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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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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
DelSeeing 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: 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 -
delwynsholidaydeals wrote: »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.0 -
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
DelThis 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.0 -
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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?Debt free. March 2020
Mortgage free-August 2021
Planned retirement date- 19/5/2026
£29500 saved. Target £420000(19/05/2026)0 -
This is very cheap. is this real? arr its per person £2009 per personjeromeserena wrote: »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 planeDebt free. March 2020
Mortgage free-August 2021
Planned retirement date- 19/5/2026
£29500 saved. Target £420000(19/05/2026)0 -
What dates?
What Hotel?
How many nights?
What airport?
We cant just pick a date, you must give us the exact holiday detailsoh 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.0 -
sugared_honey wrote: »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 x0 -
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
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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 xxxNorthern bird on the loose!
FORMER MEMBER OF THE 'I :heart2: MY CBFM' TEAM!!!!:D
Mum to 3 lovely boys, 12, almost 8 and baba born 5 weeks early on 12th May 2011:D0
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