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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Del
    tightdave wrote: »
    The Quote itself:£939
    Who the quote is from: Thomson.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator: Thomson
    The departure Airport: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 8th May 2010 - 15th May 2010
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Kefalos Beach Village, Paphos
    The Board: Bed & Breakfast
    Any specific requirements: sea view
    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.
  • pollie67
    pollie67 Posts: 31 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    • The Quote itself: £787
    • Who the quote is from: Alpharooms
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair flights (I think), Ficus Apartments Lanzarote
    • The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates: 5/07/10 - 12/0710
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults,and a 5yr old
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Ficus Apartments, Costa Teguise
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): A/I
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Thought this was a really good price, but can it be beaten?
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    pollie67 wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £787
    • Who the quote is from: Alpharooms
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair flights (I think), Ficus Apartments Lanzarote
    • The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates: 5/07/10 - 12/0710
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults,and a 5yr old
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Ficus Apartments, Costa Teguise
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): A/I
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Thought this was a really good price, but can it be beaten?
    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.
  • jamesh
    jamesh Posts: 239 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £2,301
    Who the quote is from: Walt Disney World - Website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Walt Disney World
    The Holiday Dates: 16/09/2010 - 23/09/2010 (7 Nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults - 1 Teen (16)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Port Orleans
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Disney Dining Quick Service.
    Any specific requirements: Includes 5 (14 Day Ultimate Tickets)

    Above quote is based on two rooms, 3 in one room, 2 in the second.

  • Rioja
    Rioja Posts: 47 Forumite
    • The Quote itself:£760
    • Who the quote is from: Internet
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook Airlines
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 18/7/10 - 25/7/10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Soviva Resort
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): A.I.
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thanks in advance
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    edited 24 March 2010 at 11:56AM
    Thats a good price

    Del
    jamesh wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £2,301
    Who the quote is from: Walt Disney World - Website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Walt Disney World
    The Holiday Dates: 16/09/2010 - 23/09/2010 (7 Nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults - 1 Teen (16)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Port Orleans
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Disney Dining Quick Service.
    Any specific requirements: Includes 5 (14 Day Ultimate Tickets)

    Above quote is based on two rooms, 3 in one room, 2 in the second.
    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 Holiday Package: £704
    Who the quote is from: Mytravel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: Flights: Thomas Cook
    The departure: Humberside - Cyprus
    The Holiday Dates: 15/05/10 - 21/05/10
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Napa Plaza Ayia Napa
    The Board: B&B
    Is an in-flight meal included: NO

    Cheers...

  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi Pip & Mike

    Thanks for booking tonight, hope you have a great time at the Iberostar Punta Cana

    Better hotel for slightly cheaper price

    Thanks again
    Del
    walks wrote: »
    :cool:
    • The Quote itself:£1377 each
    • Who the quote is from: Thompsoms
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/thompsoms/Caribe club princess
    • The departure Airport/manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 3.4.2010
    • The number of people travelling 2 adults
    • The Hotel Caribe club princess
    • The Board A/I
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    S
    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.
  • mmikailian
    mmikailian Posts: 335 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thailand

    The Quote itself:£2631.00
    Who the quote is from: Trailfinders
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator?
    The departure Airport: Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates: 31st August - 17th Sept
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Cha-da bangkok 3 nights Bangkok (1-4th Sept)
    The Hotel: Amari Rincone Hotel 3 Nights Chiang Mai (4th Sept - 7th Sept)
    The Hotel: Mercure samui Buri 10 nights Ko Samui (7th Sept - 17th Sept)
    The Board B&B
    Any specific requirements: two internal flights from bangkok to Chiang Mai, then from Chaiang Mai to Koh Samuni. This is for our Honeymoon
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Many Thanks
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    mmikailian wrote: »
    Thailand

    The Quote itself:£2631.00
    Who the quote is from: Trailfinders
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator?
    The departure Airport: Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates: 31st August - 17th Sept
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Cha-da bangkok 3 nights Bangkok (1-4th Sept)
    The Hotel: Amari Rincone Hotel 3 Nights Chiang Mai (4th Sept - 7th Sept)
    The Hotel: Mercure samui Buri 10 nights Ko Samui (7th Sept - 17th Sept)
    The Board B&B
    Any specific requirements: two internal flights from bangkok to Chiang Mai, then from Chaiang Mai to Koh Samuni. This is for our Honeymoon
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Many Thanks
    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.
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