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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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DelThe 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 youI 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.0 -
You wont get cheaper
book it
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DelHi!
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!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.0 -
- The Quote itself: £2433
- Who the quote is from: fleetway travel
- Is there a booking fee: not sure
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomson.
- The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
- The Holiday Dates: 25 July - 8 August
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child (8yrs)
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Celuisma Paraiso Tropical Cabaret Hotel
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
- Any specific requirements: no
- Is an in-flight meal included: think so!!
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I have beat your quote
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Del- The Quote itself: £2433
- Who the quote is from: fleetway travel
- Is there a booking fee: not sure
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomson.
- The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
- The Holiday Dates: 25 July - 8 August
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child (8yrs)
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Celuisma Paraiso Tropical Cabaret Hotel
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
- Any specific requirements: no
- Is an in-flight meal included: think so!!
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.0 -
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Beat itHi 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: NOI 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.0 -
Anyone care to chalenge this??? Keen to book somethingRight here goes...
The Quote itself: Benidorm
Who the quote is from: Ryanair/Alpharooms/ResortHopper
Is there a booking fee: Yes only for Ryanair per card payment charges
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair/Presidente Hotel
The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh/Alacante
The Holiday Dates: 21st-28th July 2010 (7 Days)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4, 2 Adults, 2x Kids age 12,16. (1 Room)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Presidente Hotel
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full Board
Any specific requirements: Can holiday between 21st July & 17th Aug
Is an in-flight meal included: No
Flights from Ryanair £460 includes 2 checked in bags, no insurance,etc
Hotel from Alpharooms £870 (Can get 5% cashback from quidco)
ResortHoppa shuttle transfers £43
Total £1373 (£1329.50 less quidco)
Can this be beated or at least wrapped into a package for ATOL protection??
UPDATE: Can also fly with anyone and also from Glasgow as a second option to help be bonded with ATOL.Signature what signature....0 -
The quote you have is really cheap
You technically are paying for 3 adults one child because you oldest is 16, did you all fit into one room?
I would double check with Alpha rooms about the hotel cost they can change at the booking stage
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DelAnyone care to chalenge this??? Keen to book somethingI 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.0 -
- GOA
- The Quote itself: £1854
- Who the quote is from: First Choice
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomson Airways/Dona Sylvia Beach Resort
- The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
- The Holiday Dates: 3rd - 14th November 2010
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dona Sylvia Beach Resort
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
- Any specific requirements: No
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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Hi, any help would be appreciated!
- The Quote itself: £674 pp
- Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
- Is there a booking fee: no
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Continental/Roosevelt Hotel
- The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow - Newark
- The Holiday Dates: 6th May - 13th 2010
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Roosevelt Hotel
- Any specific requirements: No
- Is an in-flight meal included: yes
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Hi there.
Any help would be great...was hoping to go to Egypt last year but tried to book too late. Here's hoping...
The Quote itself: £1592 (incl. £30 cash back via quidco)
Who the quote is from: Thomson website
Is there a booking fee: 2.5%
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson airline/Hilton Sharks Bay
The departure Airport/Post: Stansted
The Holiday Dates: 25 April 10 - 02 May 10
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2Ad + 1Ch (age 3)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hilton Sharks Bay
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: None
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes0
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