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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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- The Quote itself: Gran Canaria - Puerto Mogan £1731.24
- Who the quote is from: Travel Republic
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Cordial Mogan Valle
- The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
- The Holiday Dates: 5-19 August 09
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 (2 adults 1 child age 13)
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Cordial Mogan Valle - 1 bedroom apartment
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
- Any specific requirements: Transfer not included
- Is an in-flight meal included: No
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not sure in correct place but would like a holiday 1/8/09 anywhere hot for 3 adults 1 child cild aged 9 ive tried looking but cant seem to find anything good , as id normally use a travel shop for 7 nights but havnt travelled much so not sure of nice areas any help would be great or some pointers:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:0
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The Quote itself: £1324
Who the quote is from: Onthebeach
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Imperial Travel Direct I think
The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow would also fly from EDN or NCL)
The Holiday Dates: 23/07/09 (7 Days), any date up to 31st jul is ok
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4, 2 Adts, 2 kids , 15 & 11
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): DON PACO CASTILLA - THB GROUP
The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
Any specific requirements: Would like holiday to be 10 - 14 days depending on price
Is an in-flight meal included: No idea
No transfer included.Signature what signature....0 -
San Francisco
The Quote itself: £1363.79
Who the quote is from: OPODO
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: OPODO
The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow (LHR)
The Holiday Dates: 28/08/09 (7 Days), return 04/09/09
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Holiday Inn, Fishermans Wharf
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
Any specific requirements: Virgin Atlantic flts preferred (VS019-VS020)
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Best I can find, varies from this through to £2008 !!
Thanks in eager anticipationdickiemint0 -
- The Quote itself:£759 pp
- Who the quote is from:118 Travel via teletext website
- Is there a booking fee:not sure
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel Aqua De luxe Hotel
- The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
- The Holiday Dates:14 September =28 September
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival)Aqua De luxe Hotel *****
- The Board (self catering/half board etc):HALF BOARD
- Any specific requirements: NO
- Is an in-flight meal included:NO
- Our dates are slightly flexible ie we want to depart 10 - 14 September,so if anyone can get this holiday down to a more reasonable price please pm me
- arthur
BREXIT OOPS0 - The Quote itself:£759 pp
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The Quote itself: £2840.43
Who the quote is from: Travel REpublic
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Sultan Gardens resort
The departure Airport/Post: LGW
The Holiday Dates: dept 26/10/09 at 10.05 for 14 days
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (2 and 5)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sultan Gardens Resort
The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
Any specific requirements: Family room with deperate rooms
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Thank you
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Can you check this again as i get £3685 with Travelrepublic for the dates you want(26th Oct-9th Nov) in a family room.The Quote itself: £2840.43
Who the quote is from: Travel REpublic
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Sultan Gardens resort
The departure Airport/Post: LGW
The Holiday Dates: dept 26/10/09 at 10.05 for 14 days
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (2 and 5)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sultan Gardens Resort
The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
Any specific requirements: Family room with deperate rooms
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Thank you
I actually get £2800 just for a week for 26th Oct-2nd Nov.
Just checked again and the 27th Oct-10th Nov is coming in at the price you quoted."Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."0 -
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Here is the breakdown of the costing from TR - actually ive just seen what ive done wrong - gave you thr wrong dates - we are going 26 September not October - sorry
ADULT RETURN264.002528.00CHILD RETURN264.002528.00AIR PASSENGER DUTY40.004160.00FUEL SUPPLEMENT10.00440.00DISCOUNT-297.281-297.28FAMILY ROOM WITH SEPARATE ROOMS GARDEN VIEW (A) +FREE TRANSFER, ALL INCLUSIVE(2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN)1,783.7111,783.71ACCOMMODATION TOTAL FINANCIAL PROTECTION0.0010.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 1ST ADULT16.00116.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 2ND ADULT16.00116.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 1ST CHILD16.00116.00IN-FLIGHT MEAL SUPPLEMENT12.50450.00FREE TRANSFER0.0040.00Total Cost: £2840.43sloppychops wrote: »Can you check this again as i get £3685 with Travelrepublic for the dates you want(26th Oct-9th Nov) in a family room.
I actually get £2800 just for a week for 26th Oct-2nd Nov.
Just checked again and the 27th Oct-10th Nov is coming in at the price you quoted.0 -
Hi ,A price of £669pp inc transfers for hilton sharks bay.
10 night stay 4th November 2009. or 15th November £629
Hope this helps for youIntriguedGirl wrote: »Hi, I've been quoted the below after finding it on the internet for £679, could you please help to see if the original price of £679 or lower could be found for this holiday?
Destination: Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh
The Quote itself: £790 all in
Who the quote is from: The Holiday Place
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: unknown tour operator / Thomas Cook airline / Hilton Sharks Bay Resort
The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: November 2nd - November 12th (can be flexible on dates providing they're within the first 3 weeks of November)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hilton Sharks Bay Resort
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: no
Is an in-flight meal included: unsureI am a Travel Agent My Abta number is D0238. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it but Atol numbers can be checked on the caa website. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.0 -
Hi shella , for your details below, i have a price of £2699 inc bags and transfers
26th september 14 nights 2ad 2 children
Sultan gardens beach resort -family room with seperate room.
thanksHi
Here is the breakdown of the costing from TR - actually ive just seen what ive done wrong - gave you thr wrong dates - we are going 26 September not October - sorry
ADULT RETURN264.002528.00CHILD RETURN264.002528.00AIR PASSENGER DUTY40.004160.00FUEL SUPPLEMENT10.00440.00DISCOUNT-297.281-297.28FAMILY ROOM WITH SEPARATE ROOMS GARDEN VIEW (A) +FREE TRANSFER, ALL INCLUSIVE(2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN)1,783.7111,783.71ACCOMMODATION TOTAL FINANCIAL PROTECTION0.0010.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 1ST ADULT16.00116.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 2ND ADULT16.00116.00CHECKED IN LUGGAGE FOR 1ST CHILD16.00116.00IN-FLIGHT MEAL SUPPLEMENT12.50450.00FREE TRANSFER0.0040.00Total Cost: £2840.43I am a Travel Agent My Abta number is D0238. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it but Atol numbers can be checked on the caa website. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.0
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