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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
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*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
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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 included0 -
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!
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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
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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.
s0 -
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)0 -
Can anyone beat this?
Thanks in advance.
dihunny
Review the flight details
Tue 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
Flight: 125
3Economy/Coach Class, Boeing 767-300
Total distance: 3,458 mi (5,565 km)
Total duration: 8hr 0min
Sun 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
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.M0 -
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!!0
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