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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • The Quote itself: £397pp
    Who the quote is from: ThomasCook online
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomascook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Fri 18th June – 2nd July 10
    The number of people travelling: 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Pacific Hotel 3*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    thank you!!! :)
  • tinsy
    tinsy Posts: 35 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    The Quote itself: £1989
    Who the quote is from: on the beach
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: OTB
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton
    The Holiday Dates: 15/5/10 - 29/5/10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Baron Palm resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included yes
    • The Quote itself: £1300
    • Who the quote is from: onthebeach.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: OTB
    • The departure Airport/Post: Cardiff
    • The Holiday Dates: 16-27th Sept 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Majesty Tuana
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Not sure
  • spendingmad
    spendingmad Posts: 488 Forumite
    edited 16 February 2010 at 10:42AM
    • The Quote itself: £3990
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice Holiday Hypermarket
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick 07:00 return 14:20
    • The Holiday Dates: 23/08/10 - 06/09/10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults & 2 Kids (7 & 4)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Thomson Celebration (aegean discovery) & Club Leetonia
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): FB cruise/ AI Stay
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Not sure
    Standard Inside Cabin on Deck 3, £100 on board credit
    Please also quote for AI Drinks Package on ship!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    I have sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    tinsy wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1989
    Who the quote is from: on the beach
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: OTB
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton
    The Holiday Dates: 15/5/10 - 29/5/10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Baron Palm resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included yes
    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.
  • Wondering if anyone can beat this price please :) 7 nights for 2 adults, A/I. If you cn find it from a midlands airport, even better!!

    The Quote itself: £707
    Who the quote is from: Purple Holidays - Ice Lolly
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Purple Holidays
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 22/3/10 - 29/3/10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Royal Decameron Club, RunawayBay Jamaica.
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: ?
    [EMAIL="jackpersse@hotmail.co.uk"]jackpersse@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL]

    Cheers! Jack. :T
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Im struggling to find LGW flight on the 22nd

    I can only see a flight from manchester, have you spoke to Ice Lolly about this holiday?

    Im assuming that this is 707 per person

    Del
    ebbhead40 wrote: »
    Wondering if anyone can beat this price please :) 7 nights for 2 adults, A/I. If you cn find it from a midlands airport, even better!!

    The Quote itself: £707
    Who the quote is from: Purple Holidays - Ice Lolly
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Purple Holidays
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 22/3/10 - 29/3/10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Royal Decameron Club, RunawayBay Jamaica.
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: ?
    [EMAIL="jackpersse@hotmail.co.uk"]jackpersse@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL]

    Cheers! Jack. :T
    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.
  • The Quote itself: £734.05 (total)
    Who the quote is from: Monarch / Travel Republic
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch / Aloe Club Resort, Correlejo

    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    Holiday Destination: Fuerteventura
    The Holiday Dates: 13th-20th March

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aloe Club Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    - Only checking in 1 bag each way
    - No transfers

    Looking to book asap as just been let down by one travel agent! Thanks :)
  • sheilavw
    sheilavw Posts: 1,687 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    The quote 877.96
    Flight only
    29th May
    1 week for 2 adults
    manchester to dalaman.
    Can only do late fri 28th or sat as I work in a school
  • nicky29 wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £1300
    • Who the quote is from: onthebeach.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: OTB
    • The departure Airport/Post: Cardiff
    • The Holiday Dates: 16-27th Sept 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Majesty Tuana
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Not sure
    I have sent you a private message.x
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