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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Sarah1970
    Sarah1970 Posts: 62 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    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 You
  • AR2B
    AR2B Posts: 11 Forumite
    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.
  • cfc21
    cfc21 Posts: 2 Newbie
    edited 3 August 2009 at 10:00PM
    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:
  • monruth
    monruth Posts: 42 Forumite
    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
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    cfc21 wrote: »
    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."
  • NJW69
    NJW69 Posts: 843 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    monruth wrote: »
    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 £678.70
    GC 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
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  • NJW69
    NJW69 Posts: 843 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    pm'd you £678.70
    Sorry just seen the business class so no go
    GC 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 24/24
  • Lady_M
    Lady_M Posts: 9 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture First Post Combo Breaker
    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 thanks
  • jimmymac87
    jimmymac87 Posts: 142 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 4 August 2009 at 1:03PM
    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 :)
  • martnewts
    martnewts Posts: 21 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 4 August 2009 at 1:10PM
    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 help
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