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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Hello there

    was wondering if you could beat my quote:

    The Quote itself: £1561.00
    Who the quote is from: travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thompson flights. Hotel is Titanic Spa and Aqua park (the 5 star option which has the aqua park on site not the 4 star which is down the road)
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 28.05.10 - 11.06.10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult 2 children (13 and 8)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel is Titanic Spa and Aqua park (the 5 star option which has the aqua park on site not the 4 star which is down the road)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: taxi and baggage allowance for 3 people/suitcases is included in quote
    Is an in-flight meal included : yes

    Thanks in advance for taking a look
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    If this cost includes a Taxi transfer, bags on the flight and inflight meals I would book this

    I suspect the meals and the bags are not in the cost

    Del
    kdalton wrote: »
    Hello there

    was wondering if you could beat my quote:

    The Quote itself: £1561.00
    Who the quote is from: travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thompson flights. Hotel is Titanic Spa and Aqua park (the 5 star option which has the aqua park on site not the 4 star which is down the road)
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 28.05.10 - 11.06.10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult 2 children (13 and 8)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel is Titanic Spa and Aqua park (the 5 star option which has the aqua park on site not the 4 star which is down the road)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: taxi and baggage allowance for 3 people/suitcases is included in quote
    Is an in-flight meal included : yes

    Thanks in advance for taking a look
    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.
  • Monkeeboy
    Monkeeboy Posts: 133 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    Just a note of thanks to Del. He spent a great deal of time (and patience) with me to find the right holiday. I missed the original holiday he found - to my cost. But he spent ages looking for alternatives and found me a holiday within my budget.

    thanks again Del.
  • If this cost includes a Taxi transfer, bags on the flight and inflight meals I would book this

    I suspect the meals and the bags are not in the cost

    Del


    Thank you.
  • mishelly
    mishelly Posts: 123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote: £2084.29 (including booking fee) for 3 adults & 2 children half board in Bulgaria for 7 days commencing 10th Aug 2010.

    Who the quote is from: lowcostholidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: Yes, the lowest if i pay by debit card is 1.45% (£29.79)
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Viking (i think) airline, hotel Aquamarine, Sunny Beach
    The departure Airport: Manchester Airport
    The Holiday Dates: 10th August 2010 for 7 days
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults, 2 children (8 & 11)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4 star Aquamarine Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    I can get £60 cashback on this too so looking for it to be under £2024.29. We are not bothered about another hotel (same grade though) or give or take three days either way on dates.

    Muchas Gracias :cool:
    One day, i will be a genius.
    One day, they will perfect brain transplantation.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del
    mishelly wrote: »
    The Quote: £2084.29 (including booking fee) for 3 adults & 2 children half board in Bulgaria for 7 days commencing 10th Aug 2010.

    Who the quote is from: lowcostholidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: Yes, the lowest if i pay by debit card is 1.45% (£29.79)
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Viking (i think) airline, hotel Aquamarine, Sunny Beach
    The departure Airport: Manchester Airport
    The Holiday Dates: 10th August 2010 for 7 days
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults, 2 children (8 & 11)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4 star Aquamarine Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    I can get £60 cashback on this too so looking for it to be under £2024.29. We are not bothered about another hotel (same grade though) or give or take three days either way on dates.

    Muchas Gracias :cool:
    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.
  • tasha-debt
    tasha-debt Posts: 974 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker

    Flights to Mumbai from London
    • The Quote itself: £335 each inc meals and tax
    • Who the quote is from: Direct from Oman Air
    • The Airline: Oman Air
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow(can travel from London any) to Mumbai (can be indirect or direct)
    • The Holiday Dates: Leaving on a night flight 21 May arriving in Mumbai on the 22 May. (Can also travel early morning 22 May). Depart 31 May morning, arrive back in london same day.
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    I’m back and more determined than ever!!!!!
  • Mo'_Money
    Mo'_Money Posts: 63 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £5,337.50 in total
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thompson flights. Hotel is the Blue Lagoon Resort in Kos, in a Family Room (with slippers and bathrobes included!!!)
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Leaving on Saturday, 24th July @ 21:35, for 2 weeks, returning on 8th August @ 04:30.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults, 1 child (aged 9)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): The Blue Lagoon Resort in Kos, in a Family Room (with slippers and bathrobes included!!!)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Coach transfer and baggage allowance for all passengers is included in the quote
    Is an in-flight meal included : no
    New job, new start!:dance:
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    Mo'_Money wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £5,337.50 in total
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thompson flights. Hotel is the Blue Lagoon Resort in Kos, in a Family Room (with slippers and bathrobes included!!!)
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Leaving on Saturday, 24th July @ 21:35, for 2 weeks, returning on 8th August @ 04:30.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults, 1 child (aged 9)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): The Blue Lagoon Resort in Kos, in a Family Room (with slippers and bathrobes included!!!)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Coach transfer and baggage allowance for all passengers is included in the quote
    Is an in-flight meal included : no
    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: £1420
    Who the quote is from: Travel Empire
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Disneyland Hotel and Eurostar (4 std seats)
    The departure Airport/Post: Ashford
    The Holiday Dates: 3-5 May 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults & 2kids (3yrs and 1yr)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Disneyland Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Breakfast incl
    Any specific requirements: 2 standard rooms

    We'd be really grateful if anyone can beat this quote. We are ready to book. Many thanks!
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