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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    edited 23 July 2009 at 10:30AM
    samanthag wrote: »
    hi guys hope you can help

    im looking for a holiday from cardiff/bristol

    7 days from 24/08 i have to be back by the 1st sept as i work in a school

    2 adults and 2 children allthough may be adults as aged 16 and 13

    im flexible on destination

    preferably under £1000

    hope someone can help
    many thanks in advance
    sammy x
    Sent you a pm although you should have posted a quote first.
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  • nicechap
    nicechap Posts: 2,852 Forumite
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    edited 23 July 2009 at 11:06AM
    The Quote itself: £6585
    Who the quote is from: mark warner
    Is there a booking fee: not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Mark Warner beach holidays
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    Holiday Destination : Corsica
    The Holiday Dates: 23 Aug - 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 3 children (ages 16, 15 & 12)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): San Lucianu
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): full board
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Would also consider other similar all inclusive (sports, sailing etc) holidays (e..g. greece) around the same date for same number of people.


    Thanks in advance
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    • The Quote itself: £3302
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: £75 deposit per person
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice (flights Thomson Airways)
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 22nd June 2010, 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (aged 6 & 2)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Royal Wings Hotel, Lara Beach Turkey
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    • Quote is for an economy room (sea view adds £560). But would love sea view if poss
    • Prefer ro fly from Glasgow but would fly from other airport if £400+ price difference.
    • Can go up to 10 days later than 22/6 but no earlier
  • The Quote itself: £849 per person Birmingham - Luxor (2 weeks)
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 07/10/09 - 21/10/09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sheraton Hotel, Luxor
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Please can someone help? No agents are budging on this :confused:

    Thanks in advance
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    *VickiC wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £849 per person Birmingham - Luxor (2 weeks)
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 07/10/09 - 21/10/09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sheraton Hotel, Luxor
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Please can someone help? No agents are budging on this :confused:

    Thanks in advance
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • L.L_2
    L.L_2 Posts: 337 Forumite
    hello! After doing some research you guys are my next stop!

    The Quote itself: £994
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: £150 deposit required at time of booking
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 23/12/09 - 30/12/09
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Cay Beach, Caleta,Fuertenventura
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes (£15 each) transfers also included.
    Lynzie Lou :dance:
  • CrazyClum
    CrazyClum Posts: 242 Forumite
    Operator: Emirates
    Date depart: 1st Sept 09
    Date return: 8th September 09
    Destination: Dubai
    Quote: 3 direct flights from London or Birmingham for £1050

    Operator: Ritz Carlton
    Date from: 1st Sept
    Date to: 8th Sept
    Destination: Dubai
    Quote: £1350 for seven nights in an Executive Suite
  • toadhall
    toadhall Posts: 373 Forumite
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    edited 23 July 2009 at 8:48PM
    • The Quote itself:£1065
    • Who the quote is from:idealcruising.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee:no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel P&O
    • The departure Airport/Post:southampton
    • The Holiday Dates:11/04/10 - 18/04/10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): oriana
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):all in
    • Any specific requirements:wheelchair user
    • Is an in-flight meal included:n/a
  • 17lbp
    17lbp Posts: 192 Forumite
    edited 24 July 2009 at 10:56AM
    • The Quote itself: £2200
    • Who the quote is from: holiday genie
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: united airline and villa
    • The departure Airport/Post: edi or gla
    • The Holiday Dates: 22/23 dec - 31/1/2/3 jan
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3 bed villa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
    • Any specific requirements: n/a
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Looking for flight only price or price inclusive of 3 bed villa going and returning either of above dates to Orlando.
    Mny thanks
    Massive thanks to all who contribute on the MSE forums, especially on grabbit and competition boards
  • set
    set Posts: 291 Forumite
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    edited 24 July 2009 at 9:50AM
    The Quote itself: £1038.51 (£519.25pp)
    Who the quote is from: Travel Republic
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Travel Republic/Virgin / Econolodge
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 26th April 2010 x 10 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Econolodge
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):Room Only
    Any specific requirements: SEE BELOW!
    Is an in-flight meal included:Yes
    Care Hire: None required

    We do not mind booking flight / hotels separately


    I would like 10 nights for 2 adults to Orlando with following requirements:

    Can depart from 24th - 28th April 2010 x 10 nights
    Within walking distance to Point Orlando
    Room doors opening out onto hotel corridor (not outside)
    Wifi

    Could really do with some help guys thanks

    Sarah.:cool:
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