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  • MMCG_2
    MMCG_2 Posts: 280 Forumite
    Thinking that a cruise might be the way to go for hols this year.

    Can anyone beat my prices so far.
    I've got a quote from vacations to go (in dollarsmind you) for a

    balcony oceanview stateroom at $4088.72 from Barcelona for 2 adults and 2 children leaving Barcelona 13th or 20th July 2008.

    I have to purchase my own flights from Belfast (or Dublin) but have only found Jet2 at £596 for us all.
    I would have to fly out on 12th or 19th July and find a hotel for the night before.

    My husband thinks this is still too high but I'm not sure. Any other offers please.
    :o
    2p or not 2p? That is the question!
  • tubbyj
    tubbyj Posts: 389 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    The Quote itself: £810.32 (For 2 Adults)
    Who the quote is from: Great Choice Holidays website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport: London
    The Holiday Dates: Quote for 21st November can travel any date incl 12-21st November - Duration 7 Nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sofitel New Winter Palace Luxor Hotel (or Sonestra st George is also good)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • Hello im in need of 2 return flights to Bangkok.Flying out on the 21-22 Dec and returning 10-11 jan????? Flying from any where in the uk. £804 is the best so far!!

    any saviours out there?

    HELP!!!!
  • Do people ever get replies from travel agents?

    I posted something on here and have heard nothing.
  • Thomask
    Thomask Posts: 557 Forumite
    There are 5 of us going to Palma, Mallorca from 27 Dec 07 - 01 Jan 08.

    I hope I'm posting in the right thread here!

    We're looking to book accomodation for the 5 of us. We'd have 2 adults in the first room, and three in the other room.

    We'd obviously prefer something as cheap as poss, included meals would be a bonus, however we want something clean and secure (from reading reviews on tripadvisor.com, many of the 'cheaper' hotels in Palma seem to be risky with lots of reports of stolen belongings, room safes forced open etc!).

    Any advice from those who've travelled to Palma before would be much appreachited!

    Note: We've booked flights already. We're also prepared to stay outside of Palma if this means a better deal!
  • cazziej
    cazziej Posts: 321 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi

    I am looking to book a weekend away for myself and OH for my birthday. We can go any weekend in November or maybe the first weekend in December.

    Not fussy where we go, but don't fancy Paris. Can go Friday to Sunday, or at a push, Thursday night to Sunday.

    Prefer to go from Manchester airport, but wouldn't rule out Liverpool.

    Would like all inclusive but beggars can't be choosers!

    Total budget is a measly £300, for both of us, for everything!!

    Big task, but I am sure somebody is up for it!!

    Thanks in advance.

    Carol
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Chris123 wrote: »
    Do people ever get replies from travel agents?

    I posted something on here and have heard nothing.

    I dont think this thread works. I have asked Martin to go back to the old way of doing it but he wanted to gove it time.
    Best to post on main board as well because me,sloppy and other bargain hunters cant post in here with deals can only PM but when most people dont even PM you back to say if its the cheapest or not or to update the post to say its booked it makes you not want to bother
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    thought I would try this thread too, who knows it might work

    Can this be beaten?

    Coral Beach Hotel & Resort
    Coral Bay
    Leaving 28th November for 10 nights from Gatwick 2 people
    Jr Suite on HB £1393
    Hotel with www.absoluteholidays.com
    Flight with BA

    or same companies
    £903 for SV HB

    Or the Riu Cypria Bay AI SV
    £1097

    We wouldnt mind the Alexander Great on BB in a Cabana room but having trouble finding a good price £759 for BB seems expensive

    It can be earlier but no earlier than the 26th and 28th is last date for 10 nights
    Total prices without transfers
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • salduck
    salduck Posts: 1,070 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Hi there,
    I have been a user of the site for a long time however only just started posting.
    As a travel agent it's difficult to find the time to get on the site and reply to users who have queries simply due to time!!
    If anyone wants quotes i am based in belfast and can get ex Uk and ex Ireland contracts.
    We specialise in long haul and dont deal with the package side of things meaning we are more suitable for packaging things up ourselves and tailor making.
    Please feel free to get back to me and i promise I will try to reply!!
    Sally
    Mortgage free wannabe! No idea on date yet! £132,350 TBC
    Loan paying off May 2022 £7000
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Sally ...look at the code of conduct thread and make your signature to fit the rules.
    BTW...Hi and welcome to MSE
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
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