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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • jc4mc
    jc4mc Posts: 17 Forumite
    edited 17 July 2009 at 12:40PM
    :confused:

    The Quote itself: £1631.00
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: inc.
    The departure Airport/Post: London Stanstead
    The Holiday Dates: 09/06/10 - 16/06/10 (7 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 3 children - 10, 7 and 3 year old
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Caribe, Es Cana, Ibiza.
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Family Room - Half Board
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Hope you can help and that I manage to post this correctly!!!

    Many Thanks

    J

    DATES NOW CORRECTED, SORRY :-(
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    jc4mc wrote: »
    :confused:

    The Quote itself: £1631.00
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: inc.
    The departure Airport/Post: London Stanstead
    The Holiday Dates: 09/10/10 - 16/06/10 (7 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 3 children - 10, 7 and 3 year old
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Caribe, Es Cana, Ibiza.
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Family Room - Half Board
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Hope you can help and that I manage to post this correctly!!!

    Many Thanks

    J
    Can you look at your dates again as you have them from October to June 2010 ;)
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • Little_Otter
    Little_Otter Posts: 562 Forumite
    Not sure if this is right.. hope you can help, if anyone knows of any better/cheaper or similar priced apartments or hotels in Marbella old town or Puerto Banus?

    The Quote: 85 euros per room per night
    Who the quote is from: Puerto Aduares apartment (no pool, but very good reviews)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: N/A went direct to apartment
    The departure Airport/Post: N/A flights booked and paid for
    The Holiday Dates:
    11 sept - 14th sept (3nights)

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    Board basis: Room only
    Transfers: not included, booked flights seperate
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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Not sure if this is right.. hope you can help, if anyone knows of any better/cheaper or similar priced apartments or hotels in Marbella old town or Puerto Banus?

    The Quote: 85 euros per room per night
    Who the quote is from: Puerto Aduares apartment (no pool, but very good reviews)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: N/A went direct to apartment
    The departure Airport/Post: N/A flights booked and paid for
    The Holiday Dates: 11 sept - 14th sept (3nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    Board basis: Room only
    Transfers: not included, booked flights seperate
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • Adamia
    Adamia Posts: 26 Forumite
    Can anyone better this quote?:-


    The Quote itself: £2396
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 10th May - 14 nights (although any date in May will do! would like to avoid night time return flight though!)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 children (aged 4 & 6)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Tabaiba Princess (Gran Canaria)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: quote was for twin room with garden view & 23kg Luggage (although not essential)
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Thanks :D
  • clarebear2
    clarebear2 Posts: 1 Newbie
    edited 17 July 2009 at 6:03PM
    Hi
    Ive been looking at hoildays to mexico. 8 people in total. Can fly 25th-28th July 2009 from Any midlands, Manchester, Beristol, ideally staying at one of the Grand palladium hotels in Riviera maya, Mexico.
    Best deals I can find at the moment is as follows :-

    Grand palladium Kantenah resort and Spa
    Manchester 25th July.
    All inclusive - £1082 each.
    This is with Thomson holdays

    Grand palladium Kantenah resort and Spa
    Bristol 27th July
    All inclusive - £912
    Thomson holidays



    There are 5 adults and 3 children aged 14,13 and 11.

    We are looking for a 5 star hotel that is 24 hours inclusive .

    Can anyone find ny better deals?

    Thank you
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    clarebear2 wrote: »
    Hi
    Ive been looking at hoildays to mexico. 8 people in total. Can fly 25th-28th July 2009 from Any midlands, Manchester, Beristol, ideally staying at one of the Grand palladium hotels in Riviera maya, Mexico.
    Best deals I can find at the moment is as follows :-

    Grand palladium Kantenah resort and Spa
    Manchester 25th July.
    All inclusive - £1082 each.
    This is with Thomson holdays

    Grand palladium Kantenah resort and Spa
    Bristol 27th July
    All inclusive - £912
    Thomson holidays



    There are 5 adults and 3 children aged 14,13 and 11.

    We are looking for a 5 star hotel that is 24 hours inclusive .

    Can anyone find ny better deals?

    Thank you
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • louise4dave
    louise4dave Posts: 13 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £755 each 2 people going
    Who the quote is from: Thomsons
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomsons
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 31st march 2009 for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults,
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Alymra, paphos
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: none
    Is an in-flight meal included: not sure

    Thanks
  • leew
    leew Posts: 738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 18 July 2009 at 10:44AM
    Hi all, here goes!!


    The Quote itself:
    £1,049
    Who the quote is from: BeatTheBrochure.com
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Quality inn
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 21st November 2009 strict due to work! 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Quality Inn - Orlando, Florida
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Not Sure


    Thanks!

  • Hi there... erm... where are you going?
    leew wrote: »
    Hi all, here goes!!


    The Quote itself:
    £1,049
    Who the quote is from: BeatTheBrochure.com
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Quality inn
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 21st November 2009 strict due to work! 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Quality inn
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Not Sure


    Thanks!

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