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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    edited 19 August 2009 at 11:07AM
    I know it seems strange me asking for help but if anyone can i would be grateful.
    Thanks

    The Quote itself: £1042
    Who the quote is from: www.thomson.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee:
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle (or Teeside)

    Holiday Destination : Majorca (Cala Millor)
    The Holiday Dates: 25th Sep 2009 for 2 weeks

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel: Talayot Hotel
    Board: Half Board
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Transfers are included as is 20kg baggage pp.
    Its for a standard room but a seaview would be good.
    Am flexible on dates (4/5 days either way) but would prefer to leave on the 25th.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    icklejulez wrote: »
    The Deal:

    The Quote itself: £1,174
    Who the quote is from: holidayhypermarket.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ?
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester

    Holiday Destination : Sharm El Sheikh
    The Holiday Dates: 24th June (7 days) although any date at end of june would suffice
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults

    The Hotel: Tropicana Grand Azure
    Board: All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    transfers included as well please...
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • spirit
    spirit Posts: 2,886 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Hi,

    i am looking for a holiday departing this coming week for 7 nights.
    • The Quote itself: £781 (exluding insurance)
    • Who the quote is from: friendship travel
    • Is there a booking fee: 2.5% if booked by credit card
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Friendship travel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 24 august - 30 august
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Villa Aurora, Ovacik, Turkey.
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: Sun, and not a place with loads of kids.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes.
    thank you.

    PS would actually consider any holiday for those dates with no single supplement.
    Mortgage free as of 10/02/2015. Every brick and blade of grass belongs to meeeee. :j
  • oscarip
    oscarip Posts: 26 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £1252
    • Who the quote is from: Direct from Disneyland Paris, Easyjet and private coach transfer Paris CDG to DLP
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: separate direct bookings by myself
    • The departure Airport/Post: Liverpool
    • The Holiday Dates: 26/10/08 - 30/10/08, 4 nights but flexible during half term week
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (4 and 1)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): DLP Hotel Cheyenne
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): breakfast + half board vouchers included
    • Any specific requirements: none
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Please PM me. Thanks
  • sthornton1
    sthornton1 Posts: 7 Forumite
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    edited 20 August 2009 at 3:15PM
    • :TThe Quote itself: £819.27
    • Who the quote is from: ALDI
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ALDI/Thomas Cook/Playa Park Club
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 10-17th Oct
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Playa Park Club, Corralejo
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: sunny balcony but i think we'll take our chances when we get there!
    As pointed out, insurance, transfers and seats together are in the £819.27 - sorry for the confusion.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thanks can anyone better this please.
  • GRIGGSY
    GRIGGSY Posts: 189 Forumite
    edited 20 August 2009 at 8:08PM
    *NOW BOOKED*



    • The Quote itself: There are 3 for 3 different hotels in cuba 1) 599 2)589 3)599 plus £30 for transfers and meals
    • Who the quote is from: 1)Instant sunshine 2) jlm travel 3) Etickettravel
    • Is there a booking fee: not if we use debit card 2% if cc
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: not sure
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 28th August for 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 1) Melia las Dunas 2) Sol Cayo Santa Maria 3) Hotel Playa Costa Verde
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI for all 3
    • Any specific requirements: Can fly from any Scotland, North West etc (prefer not to go further than Manchester) Can change dates as long as 14 nights and get back by the 13th September but cant go before the 28th. would accept night flights if cheaper
    • Is an in-flight meal included: think so
    If anyone can beat any of these quotes it would be great. Looking to book today or tomorrow. thanks in advance for any help - or advice
    Jo
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    sthornton1 wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £819.27
    • Who the quote is from: ALDI
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ALDI/Thomas Cook/Playa Park Club
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 10-17th Oct
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Playa Park Club, Corralejo
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: sunny balcony but i think we'll take our chances when we get there!
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thanks can anyone better this please.
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • Nick123
    Nick123 Posts: 3 Newbie
    edited 20 August 2009 at 4:48PM
    Hey,

    If anyone can help with my holiday i would appreciate it, ive looked around, the quote below is the cheapest so far but is a little bit too much so if we can get it down that would be awesome:
    • The Quote itself: £697pp (2 adults sharing)
    • Who the quote is from: Lastminute.com
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Unsure
    • The departure Airport/Post: London
    • The Holiday Dates: Depart 14th September (7 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Hilton Sharks Bay
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Unsure
    We are happy to depart from any London airport and can do so 12th/13th/14th September (would prefer 12th/13th). Any suggestions are much appreciated :D
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Nick123 wrote: »
    Hey,

    If anyone can help with my holiday i would appreciate it, ive looked around, the quote below is the cheapest so far but is a little bit too much so if we can get it down that would be awesome:
    • The Quote itself: £697pp (2 adults sharing)
    • Who the quote is from: Lastminute.com
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Unsure
    • The departure Airport/Post: London
    • The Holiday Dates: Depart 14th (7 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Hilton Sharks Bay
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Unsure
    We are happy to depart from any London airport and can do so 12th/13th/14th (would prefer 12th/13th). Any suggestions are much appreciated :D
    What month?
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • What month?

    I am truely a numpty. Its september (and ive now added it to the OP)

    Thanks
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