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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    edited 22 March 2010 at 9:50AM
    Just check this its very cheap if this is available I would book it, i suspect it isnt at this cost

    Del



    The Quote itself:£1188
    • Who the quote is from: 118travel.com
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator ABTA
    • The departure Airport/manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 23.9.2010 - Sun 03 Oct 2010 (10 nights
      The number of people travelling 2 adults
      Sultan Gardens Resort Sharm - Standard Room Garden/Sea View
      The Board All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
      Is an in-flight meal included: no
    • Think flights are with JET2 and price includes hold luggage and transfers (shuttle)
    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.
  • Just check this its very cheap if this is available I would book it, i suspect it isnt at this cost

    Del

    Thanks Del, was there last night and today up £240, should have booked it then!!
    Nice to save.
  • kirsteenatom
    kirsteenatom Posts: 1,062 Forumite
    Need to beat

    London Gatwick to Newark NY
    9th June - 15th June Return flights
    Current best quote £350

    Need to go direct ideally - not via Iceland as it takes too long.
  • LOCKEY_2
    LOCKEY_2 Posts: 5 Forumite
    Just rang up and have a new quote with transfers baggage etc so need to beat...
    • The Quote itself:£470pp
    • Who the quote is from: icelolly.com
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator ABTA
    • The departure Airport/manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 3.8.2010
    • The number of people travelling 2 adults
    • The Hotel Golden Sun studio and apartments
    • The Board Self catering
    • Any specific requirements: prefer kicthen.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • minxtress
    minxtress Posts: 774 Forumite
    Have sent you a pm
    x
    LOCKEY wrote: »
    Just rang up and have a new quote with transfers baggage etc so need to beat...
    • The Quote itself:£470pp
    • Who the quote is from: icelolly.com
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator ABTA
    • The departure Airport/manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 3.8.2010
    • The number of people travelling 2 adults
    • The Hotel Golden Sun studio and apartments
    • The Board Self catering
    • Any specific requirements: prefer kicthen.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • Lets try again after 118travel decided to put up their price.....

    Price is now £1486

    Who the quote is from: 118travel.com
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator ABTA
    The departure Airport/manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 23.9.2010 - Sun 03 Oct 2010 (10 nights
    The number of people travelling 2 adults
    Sultan Gardens Resort Sharm - Garden/Sea View Suite
    The Board All inclusive Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: no Think flights are with JET2 and price includes hold luggage and transfers (shuttle)
    Nice to save.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del
    Lets try again after 118travel decided to put up their price.....

    Price is now £1486

    Who the quote is from: 118travel.com
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator ABTA
    The departure Airport/manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 23.9.2010 - Sun 03 Oct 2010 (10 nights
    The number of people travelling 2 adults
    Sultan Gardens Resort Sharm - Garden/Sea View Suite
    The Board All inclusive Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: no Think flights are with JET2 and price includes hold luggage and transfers (shuttle)
    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.
  • Dave_6
    Dave_6 Posts: 170 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Anyone able to beat this hotel price -

    Hotel - Don Bigote
    Palma Nova
    Dates - 16th May - 21st May - 5 nights



    holidaynights - 159 for 5 nights
    travelrepublic - 147 for 5 nights
    alpharooms - 145 for 5 nights
    145 greatlatedeals 5 nights


    sorry I know its not a package but thought I'd try anyway
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Are these prices for the both of you??????????

    This hotel will be full of young kids mind

    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.
  • Dave_6
    Dave_6 Posts: 170 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi Del, sorry I should have said, the prices are for the room so yea it would cover 2 adults halfboard.

    Probably prefer kids to a large group of drunks lol - we're with quidco which offer 5% off with alpharooms....

    Are these prices for the both of you??????????

    This hotel will be full of young kids mind

    Del
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