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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    edited 9 January 2010 at 6:34PM
    Hi Denise

    Beat your quote

    Thanks
    Del
    Denise07 wrote: »
    Hello
    This is my first post here so hope all ok

    I wondered if anyone could beat this quote?

    The Quote itself: £2576.68
    Who the quote is from: Luxury hotel holidys
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Easyjet / Royal Savoy Sharm
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 23 jan - 30th Jan 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Royal Savoy, Sharm Eqypt
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: want to eat a la carte
    Is an in-flight meal included: no, and not required

    (Hotel Details
    Hotel: Savoy & Royal Savoy
    Resort: Sharm el Sheikh
    Party Info: 2 Adult(s), 0 Children, 0 Infant(s)
    Duration: 7 Nights
    Dates: 23rd Jan 2010 - 30th Jan 2010
    Chosen Room(s): 1 x Royal Savoy Side Sea View
    Board Basis: All inclusive
    Flight details
    Outward: London Gatwick 23rd Jan 2010 at 0915 - Sharm El Sheikh 23rd Jan 2010 at 1630
    Return: Sharm El Sheikh 30th Jan 2010 at 1920 - London Gatwick 30th Jan 2010 at 2305</STRONG>

    Transfer included

    Final Holiday Cost
    £2,576.68)




    also same as above but travelleing 24th - 31st Jan instead

    £2561.11
    Hotel Details
    Hotel: Savoy & Royal Savoy
    Resort: Sharm el Sheikh
    Party Info: 2 Adult(s), 0 Children, 0 Infant(s)
    Duration: 7 Nights
    Dates: 24th Jan 2010 - 31st Jan 2010
    Chosen Room(s): 1 x Royal Savoy Side Sea View
    Board Basis: All inclusive


    Flight details
    Outward: London Gatwick 24th Jan 2010 at 0915 - Sharm El Sheikh 24th Jan 2010 at 1630
    Return: Sharm El Sheikh 31st Jan 2010 at 1730 - London Gatwick 31st Jan 2010 at 2120</STRONG>

    Book With confidence

    Luxury Hotel Holidays

    Final Holiday Cost
    £2,561.11

    Can anyone beat that please - or even upgrade to a better room?
    Thanks
    Denise
    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.
  • Hi There,

    I wondered if anyone could beat this quote?

    The Quote itself: £4730
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook / Thomson Airways / Meeru Island Resort Maldives
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 14th November to 29th November 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Meeru Island Resort Maldives
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Beach villa with Jacuzzi
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Also seats selected together for an extra £50
    we are slightly flexible on dates, but only up to 3 days later - we cannot do earlier.

    This is for a honeymoon if that make a difference ?

    Thanks very much
  • MDUK
    MDUK Posts: 464 Forumite
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    edited 9 January 2010 at 8:47PM
    Hi, we wanted Borneo but are getting quotes o£8k plus so have opted for Mexico. This is the best quote we had, If we can't beat we will book it next week., So if anyone can beter it please let me know, thanks.

    • The Quote itself:£6500
    • Who the quote is from:Thompson
    • Is there a booking fee:No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:First Choice
    • The departure Airport/Post:Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates:26 March - 10 April
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5 (2 Ad, 3 ch - 15,11,10
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Sandos Caracol Beach Resort and Spa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: 3 Night tour of Yukotan tour p172 in First Choice Tropical 3rd edtiiont may 09-apr10
    • Is an in-flight meal included:Yes
    Please do not quote, have just been told DD is on a school trip until 31/3 ( i had planned to take her out for a few days)
    Back to the drawing board - any ideas appreciated. £6500 is really top end of my budget.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM and beat your quote

    Thanks
    Del
    MDUK wrote: »
    Hi, we wanted Borneo but are getting quotes o£8k plus so have opted for Mexico. This is the best quote we had, If we can't beat we will book it next week., So if anyone can beter it please let me know, thanks.

    • The Quote itself:£6500
    • Who the quote is from:Thompson
    • Is there a booking fee:No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:First Choice
    • The departure Airport/Post:Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates:26 March - 10 April
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5 (2 Ad, 3 ch - 15,11,10
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Sandos Caracol Beach Resort and Spa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: 3 Night tour of Yukotan tour p172 in First Choice Tropical 3rd edtiiont may 09-apr10
    • 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.
  • teallach
    teallach Posts: 182 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £3609
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Not sure
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 16th July 2010 for 13 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 children, both age 14
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Regal Sun resort, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • The Quote itself: £2343
    Who the quote is from: Virgin
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 7th October 2010 for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 children, Age 13 and 9
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Best western International Drive orlando
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    Any specific requirements: transfers only do not want car hire and would also like a quote for theme parks tickets.
    Can go either side of given date by 3 days
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • The Quote itself: £1230
    Who the quote is from: Thomas cook online
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 7 Sept to 17th Sept
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 child (5) 1 infant
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Best Hotel tenerife Playa de las americas
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board
    Any specific requirements: No night flights
    Is an in-flight meal included: No and not required

    or this quote
    The Quote itself: £1455
    Who the quote is from: Thomas cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 7 - 17th sept 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 child (5) 1 infant (14mths
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Bitacora Hotel Playa de las americas
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Can fly from Gatwick or Bournemouth any time from 6th Sept for 10 or 11 nights preferably.
  • Haven't done this before - so here goes!

    The Quote itself: £2140
    Who the quote is from: Dial a Flight
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: BA
    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow (but would prefer LGW)
    The Holiday Dates: 27th July - 12 August
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 2 child (8 & 6)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Flight only to Miami (but would like Tampa or Miami)
    Any specific requirements: Direct if possible
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Please PM me if you can beat this quote. Thanks
  • Hi There


    Wondering if anyone can beat my quote for my sons and their friends.
    • The Quote itself: £4938
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 10th - 20th July 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sol Magalluf Park Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    They can travel anytime between the 1st and the 15th.

    Many thanks
  • Hi,

    I wondered whether any travel agents would be able to beat the quote below.


    The Quote itself: 3614
    Who the quote is from: First Choice/Thomson
    Country: Costa Rica
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/ Thomson / Paradisus Playa Conchal
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 9th November to 23rd November 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Paradisus Playa Conchal
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive

    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    We are completely flexible on dates and happy to depart anytime in November 2010. I am just looking for the cheapest price.



    Thanks very much
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