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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    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.
    Sent you a pm.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • I've been quoted £2510 for 2 adults, all inclusive, at Roca Nivaria, Playa Paraiso, Tenerife, leaving Exeter 30/3 for one week, inc private transfers – can anyone beat this? Many thanks!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a Pm

    Thanks
    Del
    I've been quoted £2510 for 2 adults, all inclusive, at Roca Nivaria, Playa Paraiso, Tenerife, leaving Exeter 30/3 for one week, inc private transfers – can anyone beat this? Many 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.
  • Post number 5343 - I take it nobody can beat this quote? I want to book ASAP, so if you think you can please let me know. Many thanks in anticipation
    To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existance - Sydney Smith
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    edited 28 January 2010 at 3:24PM
    I have just priced this holiday on travel republic and its coming out at 1144.00


    I would re-check yourself as the quote you have given isnt available

    Thanks
    Del

    The quote is £1079.54 including taxi transfer to hotel and back.
    • The Quote itself:
    • Who the quote is from:TravelRepublic
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TravelRepublic
    • The departure Airport/Post: Leeds/Bradford
    • The Holiday Dates:25/08/10 – 08/09/10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Meliton Hotel, Tholos, Rhodes
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: NO
    • Is an in-flight meal included: NO
    We are serious about booking this hotel. Many thanks in anticipation
    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.
  • Del - now coming up with £1141.34 ! Goodness knows what's happening
    To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existance - Sydney Smith
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    I will send you a PM

    with a confirmed costing

    Speak soon

    Del
    Del - now coming up with £1141.34 ! Goodness knows what's happening
    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.
  • Hi,

    Can anyone beat this price on a holiday to Cyprus?
    • The Quote itself:11 nights B&B Nissi Beach Resort, Cyprus. Total price £1377
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee:No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick (but any London airport fine)
    • The Holiday Dates: 13 Oct 2010 for 11 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 1 child aged 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Nissi Beach Resort
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Bed and Breakfast
    • Any specific requirements: Need a cot
    • Is an in-flight meal included:No
    Look forward to hearing from you.

    Michelle
  • Hi

    Can anyone beat this price for a 5 nigt break in Las Vegas?

    • The Quote itself: Hotel and flight package = £3,973.62
    • Who the quote is from:Thomas Cook.com
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airline: US Airways
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates:22/09/10 – 27/09/10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 Adults, 3 rooms
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mirage hotel, Las Vegas
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    • Any specific requirements: Flight Times: outbound - 11:15 Depart Manchester (MAN) Arrive Las Vegas (LAS) 18:28, return- 11:35 Depart Las Vegas (LAS)Arrive Manchester (MAN) 08:45
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Look forward to reply s as want to book asap
    Thanks
    Pink
  • Several PM's sent to Delwyn....Still awaiting a reply

    Del,

    please reply
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