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    • The Quote itself:
    £2543.30 for two weeks in Florida
    • Who the quote is from:
    Virgin Website
    • Is there a booking fee:
    None
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    Virgin
    • The departure Airport/Post:
    Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates:
    Sun 26th Sept 10 ideally (couple of weeks either side would not matter if it was cheaper – need to fly after 31/08/09)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):
    2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    Best Western Lakeside
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):
    Room only (flight included)
    • Any specific requirements:
    Also included in the price is 2 adult x Flexiticket plus (can buy separately at £189.00 per adult and 2 x 7 day Walt Disney (can be bought seperatly for £225.00 per adult)

    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
    Thank you, Yvonne
  • Hi ,

    I have sent you a PM.

    Thanks


    • The Quote itself:
    £2543.30 for two weeks in Florida
    • Who the quote is from:
    Virgin Website
    • Is there a booking fee:
    None
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    Virgin
    • The departure Airport/Post:
    Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates:
    Sun 26th Sept 10 ideally (couple of weeks either side would not matter if it was cheaper – need to fly after 31/08/09)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):
    2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    Best Western Lakeside
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):
    Room only (flight included)
    • Any specific requirements:
    Also included in the price is 2 adult x Flexiticket plus (can buy separately at £189.00 per adult and 2 x 7 day Walt Disney (can be bought seperatly for £225.00 per adult)


    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
    Thank you, Yvonne
    [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]
  • hr100
    hr100 Posts: 153 Forumite
    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:
  • 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
  • Have you tried destionology, dreammaldives and marks travel all gave us better quotes than hayes and jarvis.
    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
  • Hi,

    I have sent you a PM.

    Thanks
    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=&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]
  • Hi,

    I have sent you a PM.

    Thanks

    hr100 wrote: »
    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:
    [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]
  • BOBS
    BOBS Posts: 2,871 Forumite
    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.
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  • 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.
  • leon103
    leon103 Posts: 732 Forumite
    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
    :p
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