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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    edited 12 January 2010 at 3:30PM
    Hi

    I think you may have posted the hotel cost here and not the total including the flights

    The flights are 127.00 plus 18pp bags, the hotel is around 380.00 for the 2 pax 7 nights BB

    Thanks
    Del
    norm79 wrote: »
    Seeing if anyone can beat this. Bags included but not transfers.

    The Quote itself: £392
    Who the quote is from: Teletext
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: purple holiday
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 10/3 - 17/3
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Meryem (4*)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    Any specific requirements: Price includes bags
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    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.
  • norm79
    norm79 Posts: 215 Forumite
    Hi

    I think you may have posted the hotel cost here and not the total including the flights

    The flights are 127.00 plus 18pp bags, the hotel is around 380.00 for the 2 pax 7 nights BB

    Thanks
    Del

    This was the total holiday cost.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Give them a call to book it then because the flights were 163.00 for both of you with bags (easyjet)

    Which would mean the room rate for 7 nights is 229.00 for both of you

    I think this is a mistake I can 90% say this holiday wont be there

    Del


    norm79 wrote: »
    This was the total holiday cost.
    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.
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    norm79 wrote: »
    This was the total holiday cost.
    Norm
    Travelrepublic have accom at £215 for b&b or £254 for half board for 2 adults,then book Easyjet flights direct.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • andys15
    andys15 Posts: 1,102 Forumite
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    oh we going to barbados.

    i think i have just got a great deal. £2631, flying with BA, 3 adults( 1 is 13 year old) and 1 child. 3 star accom.1 room Anyone beat that?
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  • andys15
    andys15 Posts: 1,102 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 12 January 2010 at 4:56PM
    The Quote itself: £2009
    Who the quote is from: carribean collection
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester

    Holiday Destination : excellence riveara cancun puerto morelos mexico
    The Holiday Dates: 27 oct for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):

    The Board (self catering/half board etc)ai
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    can anyone get me a better deal this price is for premium seating on the plane
    This is very cheap. is this real? arr its per person £2009 per person
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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    What dates?

    What Hotel?

    How many nights?

    What airport?

    We cant just pick a date, you must give us the exact holiday details
    andys15 wrote: »
    oh we going to barbados.

    i think i have just got a great deal. £2631, flying with BA, 3 adults( 1 is 13 year old) and 1 child. 3 star accom.1 room Anyone beat that?
    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.
  • The Quote itself: £1238.17
    Who the quote is from: travelsupermarket flights booking.com hotel
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: holidaygenie.com/BA/Room mate Grace
    The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates: 15 Nov-20Nov (5nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Room mate Grace
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Breakfast only
    Any specific requirements: Is there any military discount? We are flexible on dates but the closer to christmas the better
    an in-flight meal included: Yes

    (Hotel Details
    Hotel: Room mate Grace
    Resort: New York
    Party Info: 2 Adult(s), 0 Children, 0 Infant(s)
    Duration: 5 Nights
    Dates: 15th Nov 2010-20Nov 2010
    Chosen Room(s): Petite Double
    Board Basis: Breakfast only
    Flight details
    Outward: London Heathrow 15th Nov 1800 JFK 15th Nov 21:05
    Return: JFK 20th Nov 18:20 London Heathrow 21st Nov 06:25

    Transfer not included

    Final Holiday Cost
    £1238.17

    Is there anyone that managed to beat this please? Sorry I've not done this before not too sure how long to leave it x
  • I'm booking a holiday this Friday (pay day! for deposit) and wondered if anyone could beat this?

    The Quote itself: £934.00 (total cost, not PP)
    Who the quote is from: Portland
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: portland
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 25/08/10 - 01/09-10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sheraton Luxor Resort (4*)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    Any specific requirements: Price includes bags and transfers
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes, cost £15 included in price above.

    Think this is everything? if anyone can beat this price/offer, please PM me. thanks :)
  • Hi i have been given a quote can anyone beat it?
    1st time doin this so here goes!

    With- Holiday discount centre
    Departure date- from BIRMINGHAM 18/08/2010 to TENERIFE SOUTH
    Return date- 02/08/1010
    Accomodation- Jardin Isla Bonita, Playa de Fanabe, Costa Adeje
    Board basis- All Inclusive
    Number of nights - 15
    People travelling- 2 adults, 2 children ages 11 and 7.
    Transfers and bags included?- Yes
    Inflight meal included?- No

    Think thats eerything! Please can anyone beat this?
    Thanks in advance xxx
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