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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Little_Lew wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £705 Icmeler Turkey
    • Who the quote is from: My Travel
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 9/9/09
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 Infant
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Moonlight apartments
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): s/c
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Would like it to be these apartments if possible.
    I doubt any travel agent could get you this holiday for 9th Sep 2009 unless they can time travel:p
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • Little_Lew
    Little_Lew Posts: 8 Forumite
    edited 23 February 2010 at 5:17PM
    I doubt any travel agent could get you this holiday for 9th Sep 2009 unless they can time travel:p
    all changed if it makes you feel better :money:
  • The Quote itself: £1907.35
    Who the quote is from: Virgin
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: 16/12/2010 (but could go on 17th or 18th) for 4 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): The Venetian
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): RO
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • greenface
    greenface Posts: 4,871 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    edited 23 February 2010 at 9:21PM
    The Quote itself: £703 p.p
    Who the quote is from: first choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thompson airways
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 31/07/2010 (7 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 1 kid (13)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aegean Village-KOS
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): half board
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    WOULD CONSIDER SIMILAR SUITABLE & ALL INCLUSIVE OPTIONS AROUND GREEK ISLANDS
    :cool: hard as nails on the internet . wimp in the real world :cool:
  • can anyone help me get a better price on a hotel at oslo airport (osl)?

    The Quote itself: €123

    Who the quote is from: hotels.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Holiday Dates: 14/04/2010 (1 night)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): gardermoen airport hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): brekki inc

  • Already a great price for Xmas flights to Bangkok, but wondered if anyone could beat it!?

    The Quote itself: £1071
    Departure from: London
    Who the quote is from: Opodo (Aeroflot and an Eva direct flight)
    The Holiday Dates: Fri 17/12/2010 (leaving that weekend at any point) - Mon 10/01/2011 (return to UK any day that weekend)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
  • I hope you guys can beat this or get a better hotel for the money in florida on int drive.

    The Quote itself: £544 each
    Who the quote is from: FirstChoice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: FirstChoice
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: 01/07/2010 (but could go on 2nd) 7 Days
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Orlando Continental Plaza
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): RO
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • Quote itself: £60
    Who the quote is from: https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: no
    Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Brittany ferries
    Outbound: Friday 5th March - Poole to Cherbourg depart 2345, arrive 0630
    Return: Saturday 6th March - Cherbourg to Poole depart 1900, return 2230
    The number of people travelling: 2 Adults
    Vessel is: ARMORIQUE
    Mandatory cabin: 1 x Inside 2 berth cabin with ensuite facilities for outbound journey. (Free seat on return leg)
    Board (self catering/half board etc): No meals included
    Any specific requirements: No

    Outbound Ferry
    Passengers 2 - 20.00 GBP
    Inside 2 berth cabin with ensuite facilities x 1 - 20.00 GBP
    Inbound Ferry
    Passengers x 2 - 20.00 GBP
    Reclining seat x 2 - 0.00 GBP
    Total £60.00


    Undecided about taking a car for the day – this is an extra £20. Happy to change dates to the following weekend. Also interested in vouchers etc for attractions in Cherbourg.
    Thanks!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    hello everyone

    I have been away fopr a few days, if anyone is looking to beat quotes from the 21st can you please repost just so im not wasting my time if you have already booked

    Thanks
    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.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    Monkeeboy wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £4905
    • Who the quote is from: Kenwood Travel
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Atlantic (flights)
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 13/8/10 - 3/9/10 (21 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 people (incl 2 kids - 17 & 14)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Glenbrook Villas 3 bed with pool
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    I am prepared to travel from Newcastle, Glasgow or Manchester - would prefer a direct flight which this one quoted is.
    This quote does not include a car or theme park tickets but I would be prepared to negotiate on these to secure a decent price.
    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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