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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • marluc
    marluc Posts: 160 Forumite
    Hi can anyone beat this quote to Vancouver?
    The Quote itself: £2872
    Who the quote is from:
    canadian affair
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: flight only
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 03/08/2010 - 2weeks - 17/08/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): not booked yet
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): looking for self catering
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    We can be a bit flexible on dates but must be back by 19th August. can depart after 26th july.
    Thanks in advance
  • barriejohn69
    barriejohn69 Posts: 887 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 21 January 2010 at 3:22PM
    The Quote itself: £1599
    Who the quote is from: Thomas cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: WOW Kremlin Palace Antalya
    The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 1/6/10 - 8/6/10 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2A 2K age 4 & 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Wow kremlin palace
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: no £15 extra pp


    This was quoted to my brother.
    Thanks

    Barrie
    I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Ramada/Days Inn BRG thread.
  • The Quote itself: £1999
    Who the quote is from:
    Thomas cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: WOW Kremlin Palace Antalya
    The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 1/6/10 - 8/6/10 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2A 3K age 4, 3 & 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Wow kremlin palace
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: no £15 extra pp
    I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Ramada/Days Inn BRG thread.
  • rcmurray
    rcmurray Posts: 1 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 21 January 2010 at 5:47PM
    can anyone beat this?
    The Quote itself: £982
    Who the quote is from: Thomsons website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson / Hotel Victoria Playa
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 22/5/10 - 29/5/10 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2A aK age 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Victoria Playa, Menorca
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: no £12 extra pp

    Thanks in advance!
  • guns4
    guns4 Posts: 61 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £1427
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook Airlines, , Ibiza, Port D Torrent
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 16Jul - 30 Jul
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Barcelo Pueblo
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • The Quote itself: £1860
    Who the quote is from:
    Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester to Holguin, Cuba
    The Holiday Dates: 18/02/11 - 05/03/11
    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
    Extras: 5kg extra baggage (20kg each in total)
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    The Quote itself: £1999
    Who the quote is from: Thomas cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: WOW Kremlin Palace Antalya
    The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 1/6/10 - 8/6/10 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2A 3K age 4, 3 & 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Wow kremlin palace
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: no £15 extra pp
    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
    sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    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!
    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.
  • dimac28
    dimac28 Posts: 1 Newbie
    edited 22 January 2010 at 12:32PM
    The Quote itself: £1564
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: Thomson
    The departure Airport: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 15 February 2010 for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling : 2 adults
    The Hotel : Riu Yucatan Playacar Mexico
    The Board : All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements:No
    Is an in-flight meal included:Yes
  • savapa
    savapa Posts: 6 Forumite
    edited 25 January 2010 at 7:57AM
    The Quote itself: £3044.00
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: Thomson
    The departure Airport: Luton
    The Holiday Dates: 19 August 2010, 08:50 flight, for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling : 2 adults, 2 children (age 6 & 9)
    The Hotel : Protur Aparthotel Bonaire, Cala Bona, Majorca (1 bed apartment)
    The Board : All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included:No

    Holiday Now booked - negotiated local Thomson travel agent down to £2980
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