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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • sticher
    sticher Posts: 599 Forumite
    edited 19 January 2010 at 11:23PM
    My friend and I are thinking of taking our boys out to her sisters apartment in Bodrum, Turkey. So we just need flights if possible please- can we better these prices?

    Flights - Easyjet - £84.99 outbound and £156.99 home (£241.98 total)
    Number of people travelling - 3 adults, 4 children (ages 5, 11, 12, 13)
    Dates 21st August - 4th September

    Thanks for any help with prices or any other suggestions.

    Also wondering - we will obviously have to pay transfers and our food when out there - would a package be cheaper even though we are getting the apartment for £360 for the two weeks? Thanks.
  • Tasape
    Tasape Posts: 30 Forumite
    The Quote itself: 3,342.60
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook online
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 29-aug - 12-sep
    The number of people travelling : 2 adults
    The Hotel : Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
    The Board : All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Premium Seat upgrade (this is important)
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Price Includes your seat your choice and is in a standard room

    Many Thanks

    Ron
  • The Quote itself: 5600
    Who the quote is from Travelrepublic
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: Thomas Cook/travelrepublic
    The departure Airport: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 3rd Apr - 14th Apr
    The number of people travelling : 8 adults 1 infant
    The Hotel : Elba Carlota
    The Board : All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Sea View
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Price Includes your seat your choice and is in a sea view standard room
  • fitzmum
    fitzmum Posts: 229 Forumite
    The Quote itself: Not quoted yet - budget up to £2300
    Who the quote is from :
    Is there a booking fee:
    The Tour Operator:
    The departure Airport: Cardiff or Bristol (CDF preferred)
    The Holiday Dates: Departing any time between 16th July - 22nd August 2010
    The number of people travelling : 2 adults / 2 children (9 & 7)
    The Hotel : Minimum 3 star please - short haul preferred
    The Board : All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Kids club (hotel or tour op) / large pool area
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Sorry its a bit vague but I'm looking for a short haul 14 night AI holiday during the kids hols that comes in under my budget of £2300. Any help would be appreciated - cheers x
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    to the above I will work on the quotes and get back to you by 8pm

    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.
  • amyjay_2
    amyjay_2 Posts: 87 Forumite
    The Quote itself: Not quoted yet - budget up to £2000
    Who the quote is from :
    Is there a booking fee:
    The Tour Operator:
    The departure Airport: 1 - Birmingham or 2 - East Midlands
    The Holiday Dates: Departing any time between 1st August - 15th August 2010
    The number of people travelling : 2 adults
    The Hotel : Minimum 3 star please - Anywhere possible apart from turkey
    The Board : All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Doesnt matter

  • littlemissmalibu
    littlemissmalibu Posts: 3 Newbie
    edited 20 January 2010 at 6:53PM
    Can anyone beat the following quote: -

    The Quote itself: £2148
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick to Holguin, Cuba
    The Holiday Dates: 14/02/11 - 28/02/11
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Serenis Grand Playa Turquesa (formerly Occidental Grand Playa Turquesa)
    The Board: All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Many thanks for taking the time to look at this enquiry.
  • Tanya07
    Tanya07 Posts: 22 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £2587.50
    Who the quote is from:
    Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 27/7 - 10/8 (can travel anytime from 27/7 till 21/8)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults + 2ch (9,13yrs)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Los Dalmatas
    The Board: All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • Anyone able to find anything any cheaper? Currently looking at this to go to Egypt:

    The Quote itself: £2700
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Dreams Vacation - Egypt
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 28Feb 2010 - 1 week - 7 March 2020
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 adults (1 is aged 70)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Normal baggage allowance of 20kg
  • zippybungle
    zippybungle Posts: 2,641 Forumite
    Hi,

    I am looking for a family Holiday to somewhere in the Canary Islands. Prices quoted so far range from £2000 - £2500,

    Requirements are:-
    Travelling from: Manchester or East Midlands
    2 Adults, 3 Kids (2, 5 and 7)
    Holiday duration: 7 - 10 days
    Date of travel: Anytime in June or July only
    Board Basis: Must be All Inclusive
    Other Requirements: Must be a Hotel suitable for Children

    Thanks!
    :p Busy working Mum of 3 :wave:
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