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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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- The Quote itself:
- Who the quote is from:
- Is there a booking fee:
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
- The departure Airport/Post:
- The Holiday Dates:
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
- The Board (self catering/half board etc):
- Any specific requirements:
I am willing to buy tickets separately if the holiday is cheaper, but Virgin are offering 10% off tickets online too. Price also includes car hire with full insurance.- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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Thanksmoneysavingyvonne wrote: »- The Quote itself:
- Who the quote is from:
- Is there a booking fee:
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
- The departure Airport/Post:
- The Holiday Dates:
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
- The Board (self catering/half board etc):
- Any specific requirements:
I am willing to buy tickets separately if the holiday is cheaper, but Virgin are offering 10% off tickets online too. Price also includes car hire with full insurance.- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
[FONT="]I am a Travel Agent [/FONT]
[FONT="]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]0 -
Who the quote is from: travel.co.uk
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: unknown
The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
The Holiday Dates: 12 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009
The number of people travelling: 2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Columbus Aparthotel
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: No, but transfers are.
Total Price : £684
Would ideally like to go to with tour operator so similar quotes from a recognised tour op would be great :beer:0 -
Maldives
The quote itself: £4,225
Who the quote is from: Hayes & Jarvis
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Direct flight with BA, including transfers to resort
The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 22 Jan 2010 to 01 Feb 2010
The number of people travelling: 2 Adults, 1 child (3 yrs), 1 infant (0 yrs)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Meeru Island Resort - Beach Villa
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes0 -
Have you tried destionology, dreammaldives and marks travel all gave us better quotes than hayes and jarvis.Jopie_in_london wrote: »Maldives
The quote itself: £4,225
Who the quote is from: Hayes & Jarvis
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Direct flight with BA, including transfers to resort
The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 22 Jan 2010 to 01 Feb 2010
The number of people travelling: 2 Adults, 1 child (3 yrs), 1 infant (0 yrs)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Meeru Island Resort - Beach Villa
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes0 -
Hi,
I have sent you a PM.
ThanksJopie_in_london wrote: »Maldives
The quote itself: £4,225
Who the quote is from: Hayes & Jarvis
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Direct flight with BA, including transfers to resort
The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 22 Jan 2010 to 01 Feb 2010
The number of people travelling: 2 Adults, 1 child (3 yrs), 1 infant (0 yrs)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Meeru Island Resort - Beach Villa
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes[FONT="]I am a Travel Agent [/FONT]
[FONT="]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]0 -
Hi,
I have sent you a PM.
ThanksWho the quote is from: travel.co.uk
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: unknown
The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
The Holiday Dates: 12 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009
The number of people travelling: 2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Columbus Aparthotel
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: No, but transfers are.
Total Price : £684
Would ideally like to go to with tour operator so similar quotes from a recognised tour op would be great :beer:[FONT="]I am a Travel Agent [/FONT]
[FONT="]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]0 -
The Quote itself: £2859
· Who the quote is from: directline
· Is there a booking fee: No
· The departure Airport/Post: Belfast
· The Holiday Dates: 10th July 7 nights
· The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 3 children (10, 8, 5)
· The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Siesta 1 alcudia· The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
· Any specific requirements: one 2/3 bed apartment
· Is an in-flight meal included: No
· Is luggage included: 20KG
Having trouble getting anything much cheaper - really not too fussed about destination as long as warm and family friendly with some evening entertainment.0 -
The Quote itself: £636.96
Who the quote is from: 118travel.co.uk
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airline - not disclosed, hotel - Regent Hotel
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: 4-11 January 2010
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Regent Hotel
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Bed and Breakfast
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: Not disclosed, but transfers are
Is luggage included: Yes up to 44kg
Having trouble getting anything cheaper. Tried travelsupermarket, teletext holidays etc.0 -
The Quote itself: £3545
Who the quote is from:Hayes and Jarvis
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Through Hayes and Jarvis
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 08/08/10 - 18/08/10
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adult
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Meeru Island Resort, Maldives
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: Beach Jacuazi Villa
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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