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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Can you beat the following ski deal?? Hope so!

    Operator: Crystal

    Accommodation:
    HOTEL EL XALET
    Soldeu
    El Tarter
    Andorra

    Duration:
    7 nights

    Board Basis:
    Catered Chalet Board

    Room Type:
    Rm16: TWIN Private Shower WC

    Flight Summary

    Outbound Flight

    Depart:
    London Gatwick
    13 Jan 2008 at 06:45

    Arrive:
    TOULOUSE
    13 Jan 2008 at 09:35

    Return Flight

    Depart:
    TOULOUSE
    20 Jan 2008 at 12:20

    Arrive:
    London Gatwick
    20 Jan 2008 at 13:15


    Price Summary

    Adults
    £678.00

    Lift Pass
    £294.00

    Discount
    Internet Disc SKPB
    -£60.00

    Total
    £912.00 (£456pp)

    THANKS
    Chris
    :money:
  • *Now Booked*

    Hi Folks

    I would be grateful if any ABTA and ATOL registered agents could PM me if able to offer this identical deal for a sub £600 pp price (£575 hopefully)

    Out: Glasgow to Alicante 24th Nov 2007 - MyTravel Air dep 08:20/arr 12:15

    28 nts Benidorm at 4*Hotel Mediterraneo - Board: *All Inclusive*

    In: Alicante to Glasgow 22nd Dec 2007 - My Travel Air dep 21:10/arr 23:25

    Resort transfers and inflight meals included.

    Direct Holidays £639.00 pp less Quidco 3% = £619.84 pp

    Their parent company Airtours/My Travel offered same deal at start price of £659.00 pp, however, after contacting them on 0871 664 7988 and explaining Direct Holidays web booking and 3% Quidco they reduced and offered price of £615.00 pp.

    Please PM any sub £600.00 pp offers on identical holiday. Hoping to book shortly.

    Thank you in anticipation of some PM's

    Dannybhoy

    *Now Booked*
  • chatty123
    chatty123 Posts: 794 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Any better deals about please
    TOUR OPERATOR Thomson
    QUOTE 419 each
    PEOPLE 2 adults
    OUT manchester to dominican republic
    STAYING 7 nights
    HOTEL Sosua bay hotel
    BOARD all inc
    IN FLIGHT MEALS included
    TRANSFERS included
  • I'm looking for a holiday in Havana, Cuba for 12 - 14 nights from 29th November for 1 person. I'd prefer to stay in Old Havana, such as Sofitel Sevilla, Ambos Mundo or Nacional de Cuba, etc. I can leave on 30th November or 1st December, if necessary.

    The best deal I've been been quoted is £929 (flights, transfers, visa, bed & breakfast) at Ambos Mundo through The Holiday Place.

    My budget is £850.

    Thanks!
  • The Quote itself: £4889
    Who the quote is from: thomas Cook through Going Places
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomas cook/Sol Cayo Guillermo
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 22 January 2008 -5 February 2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults 2 children 4 and 6
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sol Cayo Guillermo
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: added wedding package
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes and transfers are included
  • Hi
    If any ABTA/ATOL agents can beat this quote to the Hotel Istra in Rovinj, Croatia, please get in touch!
    The Quote itself: £2488
    Who the quote is from: thomson.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomson holidays -
    The departure Airport: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 14 nights from 29 July 2008 (but could go 7 days later)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 children (6&4) 1 infant aged 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Istra
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: no.

    Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
    s
  • Benzanna
    Benzanna Posts: 125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker Energy Saving Champion
    I've been quoted £269 per person (incl all taxes etc)
    Val Thorens in France, 7 nights, Aimee and Elisabeth apart-chalet, chalet board (breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner with wine)

    27th Jan from gatwick (incl transfers)

    Can you beat my quote?!
    Or do you have any similar chalet board deals for 1 week (dates are very flexible. Jan - March preferred)
  • dihunny
    dihunny Posts: 88 Forumite
    Can anyone beat this?

    Thanks in advance.

    dihunny


    Review the flight details
    fltitin.gifTue 13-Nov-07 - Expedia Special Fare London (STN)
    Depart 10:15 to New York (JFK)
    Arrive 13:15
    Terminal 8 3,458 mi
    (5,565 km)
    Duration: 8hr 0min AA AA.gif
    Flight: 125
    3Economy/Coach Class, Boeing 767-300
    Total distance: 3,458 mi (5,565 km)
    Total duration: 8hr 0min fltitin.gifSun 18-Nov-07 - Expedia Special Fare New York (JFK)
    Depart 19:45
    Terminal 8 to London (STN)
    Arrive 08:00 var strFltInBlkTitle1 = "Flight arrives on Mon 19-Nov" var strFltInBlkMsg1 = "The arrival date for this flight is one day after the departure date." +1 day 3,458 mi
    (5,565 km)
    Duration: 7hr 15min AA AA.gif
    Flight: 124

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  • Hi there,

    I have been quoted the following from Thomas Cook.

    14 nights A/I. Flying from Gatwick on 12th May 2008.
    Varadero - Cuba staying at the Sandals Royal Hicacus Resort and Spa.
    Total price is £1986 for 2 people.
    Includes in flight meals and transfers and extra luggage allowance.

    Can anyone beat this price please. I would be pleased to hear from you.

    Thanks

    Dave.M
  • I have been searching for a holiday to Lanzarote leaving either 24th or 25th November and have seen the following:

    Who from: Thomson Holidays
    Booking Fee: No Extra, C Card Fee applies which is 2% or £20.65 on total
    Tour Operator: Thomson Holidays
    Departure Airport: London Stansted Outbound 12:15 Inbound 19:25 (would consider flight from London Gatwick, Birmingham or Luton)
    Dates: 25th November 2007 to 2nd December 2007 (7 nights)
    (could travel on 24th November but no later than 25th if this made difference)
    No. People: 2 Adults
    Hotel: Iberostar Costa Calero, Puerto del Carmen
    Board: All Inclusive
    Specifics: Twin room with Balcony,Private bath,Sea view,WC. Includes airport transfer and standard baggage allowance.
    Inflight meal: Not Requested

    Basic Cost: £820.00, less saving -£190.00 plus all inclusive £196.00 gives total holiday cost of £826.00 additional £20.65 for C Card gives total of £846.65

    Thank you for any help you can give - I appreciate I have given a lot of information!!
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