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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    annm06 wrote: »
    Turkey Alanya
    The Quote itself: £1394 for everyone
    Who the quote is from: thomascook.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ??
    The departure Airport/Post: newcastle
    The Holiday Dates: 11/07/09 - 25/07/10 (14 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults and 2 kids (7+8)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Alaiye
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Willing to fly from any Scotland preferably also would prefer meals included although not too fussy. Also any part of Turkey. Under £1500

    Thank you :j
    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
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    The Quote itself: £1,069.40
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: Don't think so
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 25.09.10 (2 weeks)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Green Forest Hotel, Hisaronu
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: 15kg baggage allowance minimum
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Looking to book asap so if you can beat it that would be fab! :j
    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
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    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: 9/9/10
    • 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,for one week.
    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.
  • Can anybody beat this quote?

    The Quote itself: £1562
    Who the quote is from: First Choice website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 03 April 2011 for 11 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel : Tropicana Grand Azure. Sharm El Sheikh
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Would also consider flight only if could be found for under £330 per person
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Im on the Thomson/first choice system and can only see the 4th for 11 nights?

    Del
    iwantitnow wrote: »
    Can anybody beat this quote?

    The Quote itself: £1562
    Who the quote is from: First Choice website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 03 April 2011 for 11 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel : Tropicana Grand Azure. Sharm El Sheikh
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Would also consider flight only if could be found for under £330 per person
    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.
  • Im on the Thomson/first choice system and can only see the 4th for 11 nights?

    Del

    Is it 2011 you are looking at? I can go anytime from 02 April 2011 until 06 April 2011 for 11 nights
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    OOOPS

    Being thick sorry

    I will check

    Del
    iwantitnow wrote: »
    Is it 2011 you are looking at? I can go anytime from 02 April 2011 until 06 April 2011 for 11 nights
    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
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    la23hin wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £886
    Who the quote is from: thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 16-09-10 to 27-09-10. (11 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): paraiso apartments sa coma majorca
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    reserved seating on plane: yes

    can i get it any cheaper? thanks in advance.
    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
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    greenface wrote: »
    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
    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.
  • biagrin
    biagrin Posts: 30 Forumite
    Flights from Manchester to LAX
    • The Quote itself: £440 per person
    • Who the quote is from: travelsupermarket / southall travel
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: US Airways
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: any 2 weeks in may 2010 but must return by 26th may
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
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