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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    tiamaria wrote: »
    The Quote itself: 1491.63 Includes transfers
    Who the quote is from: lowcostholidays
    Is there a booking fee: Can't see one
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Easyjet/Las Rampas/lowcostholidays
    The departure Airport/Post: BRS (We prefer Exeter though)going to Malaga
    The Holiday Dates: 26/09/09 7 nights(we can also travel on the 27th)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Las Rampas, fuengirola
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB 3*
    Any specific requirements: 2 x double or twin rooms
    Is an in-flight meal included:No

    We were looking for a 4* but this hotel had great reviews so we would like this hotel or one of similar quality.
    TIA
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • Jazzycat
    Jazzycat Posts: 459 Forumite
    Hi - I have 2 quotes for holidays and am wondering if the prices can be beat by anyone

    Option 1

    £3055
    Quote from - First Choice
    Booking Fee - No
    Operator/Airline/Hotel - First Choice / Thompson / Nozha Beach Resort & Spa, Hammamet, Tunisia
    Airport Departure - London Stansted
    Dates - 28/07/10 to 11/08/10
    No of People - 2 adults, 2 children (aged 9 & 7)
    Board - All inclusive
    Room - Family room
    Meals - Included


    Option 2

    £3158
    Quote from - First Choice
    Booking Fee - No
    Operator/Airline/Hotel - First Choice / Thompson / Olu Deniz Resort, Dalaman
    Airport Departure - London Gatwick
    Dates - 29/07/10 to 13/08/10
    No of People - 2 adults, 2 children (aged 9 & 7)
    Board - All inclusive
    Room - Family room
    Meals - Included

    Many thanks!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    Jazzycat wrote: »
    Hi - I have 2 quotes for holidays and am wondering if the prices can be beat by anyone

    Option 1

    £3055
    Quote from - First Choice
    Booking Fee - No
    Operator/Airline/Hotel - First Choice / Thompson / Nozha Beach Resort & Spa, Hammamet, Tunisia
    Airport Departure - London Stansted
    Dates - 28/07/10 to 11/08/10
    No of People - 2 adults, 2 children (aged 9 & 7)
    Board - All inclusive
    Room - Family room
    Meals - Included


    Option 2

    £3158
    Quote from - First Choice
    Booking Fee - No
    Operator/Airline/Hotel - First Choice / Thompson / Olu Deniz Resort, Dalaman
    Airport Departure - London Gatwick
    Dates - 29/07/10 to 13/08/10
    No of People - 2 adults, 2 children (aged 9 & 7)
    Board - All inclusive
    Room - Family room
    Meals - Included

    Many thanks!
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • tiamaria
    tiamaria Posts: 1,483 Forumite
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    tiamaria wrote: »
    The Quote itself: 1491.63 Includes transfers
    Who the quote is from: lowcostholidays
    Is there a booking fee: Can't see one
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Easyjet/Las Rampas/lowcostholidays
    The departure Airport/Post: BRS (We prefer Exeter though)going to Malaga
    The Holiday Dates: 26/09/09 7 nights(we can also travel on the 27th)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Las Rampas, fuengirola
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB 3*
    Any specific requirements: 2 x double or twin rooms
    Is an in-flight meal included:No

    We were looking for a 4* but this hotel had great reviews so we would like this hotel or one of similar quality.
    TIA


    Thanks for your PM Sloppychops, but it seems to have gone:sad:, so still looking..
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    tiamaria wrote: »
    Thanks for your PM Sloppychops, but it seems to have gone:sad:, so still looking..
    Its still there hun just checked again.Make sure you click on flight + hotel and not package.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • imfedup
    imfedup Posts: 225 Forumite
    edited 24 August 2009 at 11:38AM
    • The Quote itself: £225.00
    • Who the quote is from: Unknown
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: UnknownThe departure Airport/Post: manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 25 - 28 June 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 16
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Levante Club Apartments
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    • Any specific requirements: no
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    This is for a hen weekend next year.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a Pm

    Thanks
    Del

    carly wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £897
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson website
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    • The departure Airport/Post: manchester although birmingham would be better
    • The Holiday Dates: 28 sept to 7 oct ( 9 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fiesta Hotel Castell Playa. Menorca
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
    • Any specific requirements: no
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    can anyone beat this ? thanks in advance
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a Pm

    Thanks
    Del
    imfedup wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £225.00
    • Who the quote is from: Unknown
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: UnknownThe departure Airport/Post: manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 25 - 28 June 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 16
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Levante Club Apartments
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    • Any specific requirements: no
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    This is for a hen weekend next year.
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • The Quote itself: £1000pp
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson Longhaul/Riu Palace
    The departure Airport/Post: London (Gatwick)
    The Holiday Dates: 23-30 January 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu Palace
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: extra legroom/premium economy
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Looking for a holiday for myself and my partner for Jan-Feb next year. We're looking at Cancun, Dubai, Orlando or Bahamas at the moment (eclectic mix I know!) and are very flexible for a good deal. Best we've seen so far is Cancun, can get a 5* hotel with all inclusive and upgraded flight for approx £1000 each. Budget can go to £1500pp, looking for winter sun for 7-10 days any time in Jan or Feb at any of the above destinations or similar. Hotel must be 5* in a central location and ideally all inclusive too.

    Please contact me!
  • ambyuk
    ambyuk Posts: 246 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1767
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: Not that I know of
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson Longhaul/Orquidea
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 3rd-10th May 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 6yr old, 4yr old, 1yr old.
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Orquidea Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: None included in quote
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    We aren't really set on this resort, but there are few that tick all our boxes, feel free to quote me on an alternative that meets my requirements!

    -Beachfront
    -Creche available
    -Family rooms or interconnecting rooms
    -Not Turkey or Egypt
    -Kids clubs for our older kids
    -Flying from any Scotland airport but prefer Aberdeen if at all possible

    Also if anyone is able to quote this can you quote me the above holiday with a Family suite (6 beds I think). On the website that shows +84 pounds. :T
    :money:
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