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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Can anyone beat this quote to Icmeler Turkey please
The Quote itself: £1,916.24 full package price for 4 adults x 2 rooms
Who the quote is from: On the beach holidays
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Hotel - Club Olyum prestige
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: Outbound: 07/8/2009 Return: 15/8/2009
Duration: 7 nights
The number of people travelling : 3 Adults, I child (child age 13) would need two rooms (1 x double and 1 x twin)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Oylum Prestige ****
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Any specific requirements: no
Is an in-flight meal included: Not sure??
Holiday dates are slightly flexible can travel - outbound on 9 - 14 August for 7 nights
Thank You0 -
Hi,
First time posting on here and after some help with our honeymoon. We have had a number of quotes and this is by far and away the best. We are flexible a day either way or so, and are willing to change hotels if necessary.
The Quote itself:
1 night in Mount Lavinia hotel in Sri Lanka BB
2 night Ceylon experience tour HB
1 night in Mount Lavinia hotel BB
7 nights Meeru Island Maldives AI
£2959.00
Who the quote is from: Travel Counsellors
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: As above
The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
The Holiday Dates: 7th Sept
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): As above
The Board (self catering/half board etc): As above
Any specific requirements: Honeymoon upgrades would be gratefully received
Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this and reply.0 -
Hi,
Can anyone beat this quote please
I'm just looking for flights but a package holiday will do (and i just won't use the accommodation)
Willing to travel from the evening of the 21st/22nd and want t o stay for 7 nights. Want to beat £293 per adult for a flight)
COST: £586 (for two flights)
Who the quote is from: Airflights
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Saga Airlines
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 22nd Aug - 29th Aug
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Flight only
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Flight only
Any specific requirements: Want to travel from a London airport
cheapest package we have found is:
COST: £596 for 2 adults
Who the quote is from: Holiday Mania
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Does not say
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 21st - 28th Aug
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sahin Yuvasi Hotel & Apartments - Kusadasi - Bodrum - but i don't care about accommodation
The Board (self catering/half board etc): As above
Any specific requirements:0 -
Can any bona fide travel agent beat this quote for flight only please ?
Who the quote is from: Netflights for £1548
Is there a booking fee: +2% if pay by credit card
Airline: Air France
The departure Airport : Heathrow
The arrival airport : Johannesburg
Dates : 26 August to 21 September
The number of people travelling : 1 adult
Class : Business0 -
Hi,
Can anyone beat this quote please
I'm just looking for flights but a package holiday will do (and i just won't use the accommodation)
Willing to travel from the evening of the 21st/22nd and want t o stay for 7 nights. Want to beat £293 per adult for a flight)
COST: £586 (for two flights)
Who the quote is from: Airflights
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Saga Airlines
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 22nd Aug - 29th Aug
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Flight only
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Flight only
Any specific requirements: Want to travel from a London airport
cheapest package we have found is:
COST: £596 for 2 adults
Who the quote is from: Holiday Mania
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Does not say
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 21st - 28th Aug
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sahin Yuvasi Hotel & Apartments - Kusadasi - Bodrum - but i don't care about accommodation
The Board (self catering/half board etc): As above
Any specific requirements:
Sent you a pm."Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."0 -
Can any bona fide travel agent beat this quote for flight only please ?
Who the quote is from: Netflights for £1548
Is there a booking fee: +2% if pay by credit card
Airline: Air France
The departure Airport : Heathrow
The arrival airport : Johannesburg
Dates : 26 August to 21 September
The number of people travelling : 1 adult
Class : Business
pm'd you £678.70GC Jan £318/£350, Feb £221.84/£300, Mar £200.00/£250 Apr £201.05/£200 May £199.61/£200 June £17.25/£200
NSD Feb 23/12 :j NSD Mar 20/20 NSD Apr 24/20
May 24/240 -
Sorry just seen the business class so no gonicola.williams wrote: »pm'd you £678.70GC Jan £318/£350, Feb £221.84/£300, Mar £200.00/£250 Apr £201.05/£200 May £199.61/£200 June £17.25/£200
NSD Feb 23/12 :j NSD Mar 20/20 NSD Apr 24/20
May 24/240 -
Hi, can any one help me find a cheaper quote please?
The Quote: 1404.36 for 2 adults for 14 nights.
Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
Is there a booking fee: Not sure
Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
Departure Airport: Gatwick
Dates: 23rd November - 7th December
Hotel: Riu Mambo
Board: AI
Many thanks0 -
Looking to go to Luxor, this is one of the better quotes. I'm flexible with the hotel - just looking for one that is a little luxurious. Cheers
The Quote itself: £658 for 2
Who the quote is from: Teletext Holidays
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Personal Travel Advisors
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: Outbound: 02/09/2009 Return: 09/09/2009
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel: Steigenberger Nile Palace
The Board (self catering/half board etc): B+B
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: No
Thank you
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The Quote itself: £1198 for 2 adults 1 child aged 11 this is for a family room
Who the quote is from: Teletext Holidays Kwik Travel
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
The Holiday Dates: Outbound: 16/08/2009 Return: 23/08/2009
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child aged 11
The Hotel:Hotel Fenix
The Board (self catering/half board etc): B+B
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: No
Can leave from 14/8/09 and live in Bristol so any departure airports closer if that will help0
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