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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Hi There, hoping someone can help get me a better quote than this online quote from First choice
    • The Quote itself: £2914
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomson Airways/Holiday Village Red Sea/Sharm El Sheikh
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 3rd - 17 July 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 1 child (5 years old)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Holiday Village Red Sea
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • moneysaver12
    moneysaver12 Posts: 2,088 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 5 January 2010 at 10:37PM
    Gran canaria

    The Quote itself: 736.00
    Who the quote is from: telexext
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Barcelo Margaritas Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: n/a
    The Holiday Dates: 17 february to 24 february
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Barcelo Margaritas Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): al
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: N/A


    The Quote itself: 1,148
    Who the quote is from: thomson
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: n/a
    The Holiday Dates: 17 february to 24 february
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ClubHotel Riu Gran Canaria
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): al Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included

    The Quote itself: 1,021
    Who the quote is from: travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: travel republic
    The departure Airport/Post: n/a
    The Holiday Dates: 17 february to 24 february
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): seaside sandy beach hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): al
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included n/a

    The Quote itself: 1135.18
    Who the quote is from: travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: travel republic
    The departure Airport/Post: n/a
    The Holiday Dates: 17 february to 24 february
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): dunas suites and villas resort hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): al
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included n/a



    The Quote itself: 1153.20
    Who the quote is from: travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: travel republic
    The departure Airport/Post: n/a
    The Holiday Dates: 17 february to 24 february
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): duna suite and villas hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): al
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included n/a

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    I have booked the flights already for the 17 february for seven nights. Trying to find nice accomation. Open to other hotels
    Married 09/09/09
  • The Quote itself: £1463pp for Junior Suite
    Who the quote is from: Caribbean Collection
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Caribbean Collection
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: 31st August - 5th September 2010 departure for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    The Quote itself: £1396pp for Junior Suite
    Who the quote is from: Caribbean Collection
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Caribbean Collection
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: 31st August - 5th September 2010 departure for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): El Dorado Royale, Mexico
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Thanks
    Del
    Hi There, hoping someone can help get me a better quote than this online quote from First choice
    • The Quote itself: £2914
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomson Airways/Holiday Village Red Sea/Sharm El Sheikh
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 3rd - 17 July 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 1 child (5 years old)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Holiday Village Red Sea
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    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
    These prices are aound 200pp cheaper than the on screen thomas cook prices

    Book it

    Thanks
    Del

    sheenangel wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1463pp for Junior Suite
    Who the quote is from: Caribbean Collection
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Caribbean Collection
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: 31st August - 5th September 2010 departure for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    The Quote itself: £1396pp for Junior Suite
    Who the quote is from: Caribbean Collection
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Caribbean Collection
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: 31st August - 5th September 2010 departure for 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): El Dorado Royale, Mexico
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    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
    Beat it

    Thanks
    Del
    The Quote itself: £2074 pp (4 Adults)
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: 2% CC
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Holidays / Virgin / Walt Disney Swan, Orlando
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 30th April 2010, 21 days
    The number of people travelling: 4 Adults
    The Hotel: Walt Disney Swan, Orlando, Florida
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    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: Been given quote £3297
    Who the quote is from: citalia on line
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Citalia/Easy Jet/Grand Hotel Royal

    The departure Airport/Post: Luton
    Holiday Destination : Pisa airport (viraggio)
    The Holiday Dates: 30th may 10 for 7 nights.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 child (15 and 13 years old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Grand Hotel Royal

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): half board
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    twin bedded rooms with balcony and see view
    Private transfer included

    Looking to book this week and are interested in anybody that can beat this quote

    Thank you
  • Hi There, hoping someone can help get me a better quote than this online quote from Thomas Cook
    • The Quote itself: £1322 (£1292 through Quidco)
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Thomas Cook/Villa Tagoro
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 4th - 15th June 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 1 child (3 years old) + 1 Infant
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Villa Tagoro
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • tilly2484
    tilly2484 Posts: 487 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hi there looking at a holiday in Sharm el sheikh here are the details:

    The Quote itself: £1225.52
    Who the quote is from: sunshine.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Easy jet/ Grand rotana resort and spa
    The departure Airport/Post: London luton
    The Holiday Dates: 7 nights 9/09/10-16/09/10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Grand Rotana resort and spa sharm ek sheikh
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board
    Any specific requirements: this price included airport transfer to and from hotel
    Is an in-flight meal included: NO
    Be your own superhero :j
  • Hi!

    Im new to this so bear with me...

    We're looking to book a late deal to Mexico, most likely AI and at least 3* but we are flexible on the details. Im pretty sure the price is rock bottom but worth a try!

    The Quote itself: £1237
    Who the quote is from: Cosmos website
    Is there a booking fee: £36 late booking fee incl
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Cosmos
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: Mon 18th Jan - Mon 25th Jan
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Barcelo Costa Cancun - 4*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Also, transfers are included in this quote and we can get cashback from quidco bringing it down to £1175. Another hotel we've looked at is the Riu Lupita (3*) with a quote from the same place at £1161.

    Thanks!
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