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  • Sneezy
    Sneezy Posts: 570 Forumite
    edited 31 December 2009 at 2:44AM
    The Quote itself: 778.92pp
    Who the quote is from: expedia (also had an identical one from thomascook.com!)
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Continental
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    To: New York (EWR if poss)
    The Holiday Dates: 23 Oct 2010 @ 11:30 - return 30 Oct 2010 @19:35
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): fairfield inn (Manhatten/Times Sq)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): con breakfast
    Any specific requirements: staying in NY in oct for sisters 18th, would like one room don't mind two doubles or three singles
    Is an in-flight meal included: unknown
    Using my phone to post - apologies in advance for any typos
  • The Quote itself: £330
    Who the quote is from: emirates website
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: emirates
    The departure Airport/Post: London
    To: Soeul
    Flight Dates: 26 April (one way)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • The Quote itself: £225 pp
    Who the quote is from: Iceland Air website
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Iceland Air
    The departure Airport/Post: London
    To: Reykjavik
    Flight Dates: 15 April 1pm, 18 April 4pm
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Also been quoted £65 for room for 3 nights at Cabin Hotel
  • cazarol
    cazarol Posts: 784 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Hotel Don Pedro, Cala San Vicente, Majorca
    Departing 1 June 2010
    From Humberside Airport
    2 Adults
    All inclusive
    Quote from the co-operative website £479 per person. Have got a till spit from co -operative for £50 discount for being a co-op member

    Any comparison quotes would be very welcome.
    Thanks in anticipation
  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,032 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    • The Quote itself: £4674.40 (£4287.15 after internet discount)
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Website
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Holidays
    • The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    • The Holiday Dates: 14 Jul 2010 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1x10yr old
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Four Points by Sheraton
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): RO
    • Any specific requirements: Premium Econ Flights
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    We are flexible on dates from 12 July thru mid August for 2 weeks. Depart any London airport. Fly any airline but must be premium economy. Hotel flexible, but must be at least good standard 3.5 star upwards.

    Thank you.
  • Hi

    I'm hoping someone can beat this quote.

    2 passengers from Manchester Int to Tolouse (happy to fly from B.ham)
    Staying in St Gothard Hotel, Arinsal on Half Board Basis
    Lift passes £125 each
    No surcharges

    7 nights departing 17 January

    £279 pp + £125 pp for lift passes

    Total Quote £808

    Quote from lastminute.com

    We are also happy to stay at the Hotel Micalou

    :beer:
  • cleomolly
    cleomolly Posts: 601 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £776
    Who the quote is from: Holiday Hypermarket
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: Sun 9th May - Sun 16th May 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Brillient Apartments
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements: NA
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Thank you in advance for any replies, it is greatly appreciated. Friends getting wed in Protaras, Cyprus. We're flexible on hotel, just needs to be within walking distance to Sunrise Beach Hotel (where they are getting wed), I like the look of the Alva Apartments too. Any Midlands airport, pref Manchaester or East Midlands. We're looking for price over anything esle. Thank you
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  • travellady
    travellady Posts: 151 Forumite
    Hello,
    Can you let us know where your going please :D
    • The Quote itself: £4674.40 (£4287.15 after internet discount)
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Website
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Holidays
    • The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    • The Holiday Dates: 14 Jul 2010 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1x10yr old
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Four Points by Sheraton
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): RO
    • Any specific requirements: Premium Econ Flights
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    We are flexible on dates from 12 July thru mid August for 2 weeks. Depart any London airport. Fly any airline but must be premium economy. Hotel flexible, but must be at least good standard 3.5 star upwards.

    Thank you.
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are L318X. 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.
  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,032 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    travellady wrote: »
    Hello,
    Can you let us know where your going please :D

    Doh, how dumb am I?

    ;)

    Orlando, Florida. Sorry. :o
  • beecher2
    beecher2 Posts: 3,677 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker

    • The Quote itself: £1,336
    • Who the quote is from: Thomsons
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomsons/
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: Tuesday 6 April - Tuesday 13 April (daytime flights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult, 1 child (13 years old)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fanabe Costa Sur. Costa Adeje, Tenerife
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes, and transfers
    Thanks for any replies - Thomsons say they'll match the online deal which has a websaving of £268
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