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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • QT2006
    QT2006 Posts: 460 Forumite
    edited 28 January 2010 at 10:30AM
    • The Quote itself: £4958
    • Who the quote is from: Direct Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Direct Holidays
    • The departure Airport/Post: LGW to MBJ
    • The Holiday Dates: 9-30 August (21 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult 3 children (aged 16,12,10)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Holiday Inn Sunspree
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): ALL INCLUSIVE
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Transport Supplement
    £236.00
    Adult
    £3248.00
    First Child
    £767.00
    Second Child
    £767.00
    Online Discount
    £-60.00
    Your total quote
    £4958.00

    Can anyone beat this?

    Please note that I am going on holiday with about 13 more people and if I get a good quote, I will recommend that they book at the same place as me.

    Many thanks

    QT :o
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    If you can get this holiday minus 4% so price at 1065.00

    I would book it, OTB tend to add extras on when you go to book

    Give them a call to make sure this is here

    Thanks
    Del

    The Quote itself:£1109.90 plus 4% cashback from quidco
    Who the quote is from: on the beach
    Is there a booking fee:no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Sultan Gardens Sharm
    The departure Airport/Post:Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates:6th-12th March
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Sultan Gardens
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:NO

    Thanks Jules
    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.
  • set
    set Posts: 291 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: £2063 Taxes & surcharges included.
    • Who the quote is from: Kenwood Travel
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Airlines, The Point Resort
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 5th January 2011 (21 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): The point resort
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: NO car hire so have to be on I-Drive also would like nice hotel as we are staying 21 nights and hotoe has to have internal corridors
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thank very much anyone who may be able to help.:cool:
    .
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    set wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £2063 Taxes & surcharges included.
    • Who the quote is from: Kenwood Travel
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Airlines, The Point Resort
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 5th January 2011 (21 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): The point resort
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: NO car hire so have to be on I-Drive also would like nice hotel as we are staying 21 nights and hotoe has to have internal corridors
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thank very much anyone who may be able to help.:cool:
    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

    23rdspiral wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1088.
    Who the quote is from: First Choice - in store
    Is there a booking fee: no. (but there is an 'agent saving' of 102.00 which is already deducted in the price above.)
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Supplier: Thompson. Airline: ?
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton. out: 10.00 am return flight: 14:20
    The Holiday Dates: 08 feb 2010 to 15 feb 2010. 7 nights. We are flexible - we can leave up to a week later.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults. early 30s.
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Maspalomas/Tabaiba Pricess. 4*. we could be flexible, but dont want a nasty surprise! (i've found cockroaches before!)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): half board. (all inc would be nice but it looks too expensive.)
    Any specific requirements: not really.
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes. It's a thomson Platinum so also included is: 23kg checked luggage, priority transfer.

    Hi, if anyone can help i'd be grateful. We're looking at Maspalomas, Gran Canaria. We want swimming/sun/relaxation/trip to museum ect - we liked Rhodes 2yrs ago but it's a bit cold there now. The hotel looks like its got a very nice pool but we can be persuaded to a different one/resort/destination if you know better :D. Thank you!
    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.
  • lexilex
    lexilex Posts: 1,953 Forumite
    I've given up looking for my own holidays, but my parents are interested in this:

    The Quote itself: £1675
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Thomas Cook Airlines/
    The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands - Can also do Manchester and Doncaster
    The Holiday Dates: 14th June - 28th June. Can do any time in June really, but must be back my 7th July.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults.
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hilton Shaks Bay Sharm El Sheikh
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inc
    Any specific requirements: Not just buffet food, a la cartes as well.
    Is an in-flight meal included: No.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Beat it

    Thanks
    Del
    lexilex wrote: »
    I've given up looking for my own holidays, but my parents are interested in this:

    The Quote itself: £1675
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Thomas Cook Airlines/
    The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands - Can also do Manchester and Doncaster
    The Holiday Dates: 14th June - 28th June. Can do any time in June really, but must be back my 7th July.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults.
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hilton Shaks Bay Sharm El Sheikh
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inc
    Any specific requirements: Not just buffet food, a la cartes as well.
    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.
  • coxinio
    coxinio Posts: 37 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £2680
    • Who the quote is from: White Sands Weddings
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Air Mauritius
    • The departure Airport/Post: HEATHROW
    • The Holiday Dates: 29th May - 5th June 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Le Victoria, Mauritius
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: YES
    My girlfriend's, brother is getting married at Le Victoria and we hope to attend, ideally I need to be as close to £1000 per person as possible.

    Can anyone help please?

    Thanks in advance.
    £10 a day March - £300.57/£310
  • larzy
    larzy Posts: 760 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £1670
    • Who the quote is from: Direct Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Direct Holidays
    • The departure Airport/Post: Stansted
    • The Holiday Dates: 18.08.10 - 28.08.10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hawaii Ibiza
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: YES
    Also had a quote based on the same info above but for the Club Bahamas Hotel for £1700. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Saved you about 200 pounds

    Thanks
    Del
    larzy wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £1670
    • Who the quote is from: Direct Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Direct Holidays
    • The departure Airport/Post: Stansted
    • The Holiday Dates: 18.08.10 - 28.08.10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hawaii Ibiza
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: YES
    Also had a quote based on the same info above but for the Club Bahamas Hotel for £1700. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
    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.
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