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  • Princess_Jane
    Princess_Jane Posts: 896 Forumite
    edited 21 October 2009 at 12:06AM
    Think I've got quite a good price but any savings would be appreciated.

    £680 for two people

    Quote from: First Choice
    No booking fee
    Tour operator: First Choice
    Airport: Manchester
    Dates: Nov 24 for seven days but flexible
    two adults (twin)
    All inc
    hotel is Royal Kenz, Port El Kantaoui, Tunisia
    Includes transfers and inflight meal, 23k baggage.

    thanks!
    DEBT FREE! Sep '08/£9,800 in Oct '06 :beer:
  • UKCHUMMY
    UKCHUMMY Posts: 6 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 21 October 2009 at 1:49PM
    Hi, looking if anybody could do better for me please, need to get the best possible cost of this holiday. Thanks in advance ... :rotfl:

    Florida - Orlando - International Drive central area
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Monach/Econolodge or at least similar
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW arrive Orlando international (MCO)
    The Holiday Dates: 6/6/10 for 14 nights can travel before 6th (only in June) but not later
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult, x2 kids (11&9)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Econolodge or other in central area
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Cost quoted £1852.00
  • Quoted: see below:-

    Excalibur £579pp
    Mirage £649pp
    Bellagio £719pp
    Mandalay Bay £659pp
    Treasure Island £645pp
    MGM £665

    Who the quote is from: Sanctuary Travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Continental/Mirage Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh via Newark via Las Vegas
    The Holiday Dates: 8 June through to 15 JUne
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mirage
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • Looking to book very quickly so appreciate if someone can come back quickly! Thanks in advance!

    Egypt -Sharm El Sheikh - Naama Bay
    Who the quote is from: A1 Travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson | First Choice/Thomson/Oriental Rivoli or at least similar
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW arrive Sharm El Sheikh
    The Holiday Dates: 6/12/09 to 13/12/09 for 7 nights. Can travel between late Oct 09 to early Dec 09.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults.
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Oriental Rivoli, can settle for Halomy if substantially cheaper.
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    Any specific requirements: No need for baggage/insurance
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Been quoted £264 pp incl transfers (£257 without transfer). There are a number of flights on 6 Dec 09 from Gatwick with Thomson/First Choice for the £178 mark if that helps.

    HEF
  • Hey all,

    First time user so I thought id give this a try.

    We have a quote for a hotel only in Lanzarote 'Dream Castillo papayago'. 7 nights all inclusive from the 29th of October to the 5th November for £463 per person. Its 2 adults and a nine month old baby. The quote is from holiday superstore. Can anyone beat it?

    Also got quote for a hotel only 'Rubicon Palace'. 7 nights all inclusive from the 29th of October to the 5th November for £336 per person. Its 2 adults and a nine month old baby. The quote is from holiday superstore. Can anyone beat it?

    Thanks

    Carol
  • WendyD
    WendyD Posts: 15 Forumite
    The Quote itself:
    Who the quote is from: Holidays Expert
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook / Hillside Beach Club Turkey
    The departure Airport/Post: 15 May / Gatwick to Dalaman / 1850 - 0055
    23 May / Dalaman to Gatwick / 0155 - 0415
    The Holiday Dates: 15 May / Gatwick to Dalaman / 1850 - 0055
    23 May / Dalaman to Gatwick / 0155 - 0415
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult, 1 toddler of 2 years
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hillside Beach Club
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full Board
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    1 x standard room with picture windows & no balcony

    Total holiday cost - £1080.00
  • Hi We have sent you a PM,

    Thanks


    hayels25 wrote: »
    Quoted: see below:-

    Excalibur £579pp
    Mirage £649pp
    Bellagio £719pp
    Mandalay Bay £659pp
    Treasure Island £645pp
    MGM £665

    Who the quote is from: Sanctuary Travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Continental/Mirage Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh via Newark via Las Vegas
    The Holiday Dates: 8 June through to 15 JUne
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mirage
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    [FONT=&quot]I am a Travel Agent [/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot]My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are E545X /6042. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.[/FONT]
  • Have sent you a PM

    Thanks
    [FONT=&quot]I am a Travel Agent [/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot]My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are E545X /6042. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.[/FONT]
  • Florida Orlando
    The quote: £2920
    Who the quote is from: charter travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW arrive Orlando international (MCO)
    The Holiday Dates: 25/08/2010 - 08/09/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adult, 2 kids (10&7)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): flydrive inc 7 seater minivan
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): flydrive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    I am flexible with dates as long as return is no later than 10/08/2010.
  • ph0u203d
    ph0u203d Posts: 11 Forumite
    The quote: £2665
    Who the quote is from: Combination of websites, see details below
    Is there a booking fee: No

    Flights (kayak.co.uk):
    Manchester (29-Dec-09) > New York (29-Dec-09)
    New York (02-Jan-10) > Las Vegas (02-Jan-10)
    Las Vegas (06-Jan-10) > Manchester (07-Jan-10)

    Hotels:
    4 nights in New York (29-Dec-09 to 02-Jan-10) at The Plaza (lowcostnewyork.com)
    4 nights in Las Vegas (02-Jan-10 to 06-Jan-10) at Bellagio (cityandshow.com)

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only

    Thanks in advance :D
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