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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    andyd wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1486.67
    Who the quote is from: Monarch/On The Beach, Flights £557.72, Accom £928.75
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch/OTB
    The departure Airport/Post: Mcr
    The Holiday Dates: 17 Feb 10 - 23 Feb 10 (6 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2Ad, 2K 8 and 6
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Bitacora, Tenerife
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: ??

    Can someone assist if the quote can be beaten. 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.
  • andyd
    andyd Posts: 112 Forumite
    100 Posts
    We can do 7 nights as well btw. Just wanted to save a bit of money!
    andyd wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1486.67
    Who the quote is from: Monarch/On The Beach, Flights £557.72, Accom £928.75
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch/OTB
    The departure Airport/Post: Mcr
    The Holiday Dates: 17 Feb 10 - 23 Feb 10 (6 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2Ad, 2K 8 and 6
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Bitacora, Tenerife
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: ??

    Can someone assist if the quote can be beaten. Thanks.
  • The Quote itself: £1400.00
    Who the quote is from: Jet 2 Airlines & Alpha rooms
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport/Post: Mcr to Kos
    The Holiday Dates: 4th Aug - 11th Aug
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2Ad, 1K 5
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Luca Blue Lagoon
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: ??
  • We would also consider anywhere else in Greece (Beach) or Sharm / Hurghada - 1st or last week in Aug / AI / Flying from Midlands or London Airports.
    But no silly flight times if poss.

    Thanks & Regards

    S
  • lydiaadam
    lydiaadam Posts: 19 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Photogenic Combo Breaker
    5 bed villa in Orlando with Direct flights only


    The Quote itself: £7671
    Who the quote is from: Broadway Florida
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch airlines
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 6/08/2010-20/08/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 7 Adults, 2 Children
    (3 yrs/4 yrs )
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 5 bed villa with pool
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/C
    Any specific requirements: 5 bed Villa , Sitting together on flight
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    flexible departure dates are 5th august up to 10th for 14 days.
    will sort out car hire later
    Thanks
  • he Quote itself: £1147.50
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Monarch
    The departure Airport/Post: Mcr to Mytilene (Lesvos)
    The Holiday Dates: 21st Aug - 4th Sep
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2Ad, 1K 5
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Nikis-Michael, Petra
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Can anyone beat this deal?
  • carolfunkydiva
    carolfunkydiva Posts: 192 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 8 January 2010 at 9:43PM
    The Quote itself: £448 pp
    Who the quote is from: Directline holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ??
    The departure Airport/Post: Exeter
    The Holiday Dates: 7 August
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5A
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Cala Gran apartments
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Can anyone beat this please?
    Thanks

    Price above is 1 week though specifically 2 people in a 1 bed appt want one week and 3 people in a 2bed appt want 2 weeks.
    We can also go on 14th august or 31 july.

    Can anyone beat this deal?
  • Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    Del, sent you a PM.

    Thx
    Whitters
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    to al the above i will work on your quotes

    thanks
    del
    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 your quote

    Thanks
    Del
    lydiaadam wrote: »
    5 bed villa in Orlando with Direct flights only


    The Quote itself: £7671
    Who the quote is from: Broadway Florida
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch airlines
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 6/08/2010-20/08/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 7 Adults, 2 Children
    (3 yrs/4 yrs )
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 5 bed villa with pool
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/C
    Any specific requirements: 5 bed Villa , Sitting together on flight
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    flexible departure dates are 5th august up to 10th for 14 days.
    will sort out car hire later
    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.
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