We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!

Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

15595605625645651265

Comments

  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Think I may be able to do something

    Send you a PM in 5 mins

    Del
    Hi, think I have a good deal but first time to Florida so just seeing if it seems good to you. Thankyou
    • The Quote itself: £2856
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 7/02/11 - 21/02/11 (14 nights)( flexible 1- 2 days before or after these dates)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 2 children 6 and 11
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fairfield inn & suites- I drive, (flexible about location in orlando, must be villa or hotel suite not just one room.)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): b&b, wouldn't mind sc though
    • Any specific requirements: includes car with full insurance
    • 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.
    • The Quote itself: Flight only from Heathrow to Pensecola (change at Dallas) 22nd Sept 2010 for 14 nights comback 6th/7th Oct 2010
    • Outbound: Heathrow 10:25 > Dallas 14:30 Dallas 16:40 > Pensecola 18:25
    • Inbound: Penseclola 14:05 > Dallas 16:05 Dallas 16:55 > Heathrow 07:50
    • Who the quote is from: TRAILFINDERS
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Airline: American Airlines
    • The departure Airport: Heathrow
    • The Holiday Dates: 22nd Sept - 7th October 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults (inc'2xOAP)
    • Any specific requirements: wheelchair needed for 1
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes indeedy
    • PRICE: £485 per person all taxes/fees included
    Any help to save on the cost will be greatly appriciated!
    Lucy Veale
    :beer:
  • THE QUOTE-£2701 from Portland
    THOMSON CELEBRATION CRUISE AND FLIGHT
    flying from Birmingham on 26 July 2010
    Aageon Discovery
    7 nights
    full board
    Deluxe cabin
    in flight meals
    2 Adults 1Child (age 7)
    Any help much appreciated
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi Alan

    Thanks for making the booking hope you have a great time

    Thanks
    Del
    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.
  • wapit
    wapit Posts: 5 Forumite
    Can anyone beat this please - this is just a standard Thomson deal


    The Quote itself: £1,638.00 (plus 5% cashback from quidco)
    Who the quote is from: Thomson.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 26/03/10 - 02/02/10 (7 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 1 child aged 4 and 1 infant (aged 1+half )
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ClubHotel Riu Buena Vista
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Resort Transfers, Family room, sea veiw
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • Can you please see if you can better this quote ?

    Many thanks :)

    Kim


    The Quote Itself : £922 (£461 pp)
    Who the quote is from : Portland Holidays Direct
    Is there a booking fee :
    No
    The Tour Operator:
    Thomson
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday dates:
    19/7/10 for 7 nights
    The number of people traveling: 1 adult, 1 child of 15 years
    The Hotel: Clubhotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie
    Board: All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    transfers to resort
    Is inflight meal included:
    No
  • ESE_2
    ESE_2 Posts: 10 Forumite
    Can this be beaten?

    Thanks
    Ese.

    The Quote Itself : £3898
    Who the quote is from : First chioce
    Is there a booking fee : Yes
    The Tour Operator: Thomson
    The departure Airport: Gatwick
    The Holiday dates: Wed 18 Aug 2010 for 12 nights
    The number of people traveling: 2 adults, 2 children , 9 and 10 years
    The Hotel: Nissi Beach, Cyprus East -Olympic Lagoon
    Board: All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Airport transfers
    Is inflight meal included: yes [/QUOTE]
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    I will take a look at teh above now

    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
    wapit wrote: »
    Can anyone beat this please - this is just a standard Thomson deal


    The Quote itself: £1,638.00 (plus 5% cashback from quidco)
    Who the quote is from: Thomson.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 26/03/10 - 02/02/10 (7 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 1 child aged 4 and 1 infant (aged 1+half )
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ClubHotel Riu Buena Vista
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Resort Transfers, Family room, sea veiw
    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.
  • The Quote Itself : £2093
    Who the quote is from : travel repbulic
    Is there a booking fee : card fee? £16.00 deposit only- £750
    The Tour Operator: ryanair
    The departure Airport: liverpool
    The Holiday dates: Wed 6 aug 2010 for 7 nights
    The number of people traveling: 2 adults, 2 children , 6 and 11 years
    The Hotel: viva tropic - alcudia majorca
    Board: All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Airport transfers
    Is inflight meal included: no
    Thank you
    Liz x
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 246K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.8K Life & Family
  • 259.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.