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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • dellwood_2
    dellwood_2 Posts: 36 Forumite
    Hi,

    Ive sent you a PM with some quote details in.

    Kind Regards
    Donna
    Can any travel agents beat the quote below:

    The Quote itself: £1185
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Location: Costa Rica
    Hotel: Paradisus Playa Conchal
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 16th November - return 23rd November
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are F5983. 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.
  • Hi would really love some help on this one
    Its a thomsons platinum so includes extra luggage, flight allocation etc. This is what we ve been told would suit us- reviews are mixed though!!
    Its a holiday for a big birthday so needs to be special...also with a 15 wk baby and 4 year old in tow- 4 year old will need occupying!! would also love hotel conquistador in playa de las americas...possibly out of my range!?

    The Quote itself: £1518-total
    Who the quote is from: Thomson platinum package
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post:Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 20.04.10 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 child-4 years and 1 infant
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marylanza golf resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Mummy to 2 gorgeous boys
    Edward 4 on xmas day and baby Benjamin born 28/12/09 weighing a whopping 9lb14oz!!
  • dellwood_2
    dellwood_2 Posts: 36 Forumite
    Hi,

    Ive sent you a PM with some quote details in.

    Kind Reagrds
    Donna
    Hi would really love some help on this one
    Its a thomsons platinum so includes extra luggage, flight allocation etc. This is what we ve been told would suit us- reviews are mixed though!!
    Its a holiday for a big birthday so needs to be special...also with a 15 wk baby and 4 year old in tow- 4 year old will need occupying!! would also love hotel conquistador in playa de las americas...possibly out of my range!?

    The Quote itself: £1518-total
    Who the quote is from: Thomson platinum package
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post:Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 20.04.10 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 child-4 years and 1 infant
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marylanza golf resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are F5983. 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
    Hello

    Just to let the MSE guys know I have been on my jollies for 2 weeks

    I will be back posting replies to new quotes from today

    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.
  • Incapuppy
    Incapuppy Posts: 5,713 Forumite
    Hello

    Just to let the MSE guys know I have been on my jollies for 2 weeks

    I will be back posting replies to new quotes from today

    Thanks
    Del

    I must be psychic - I was just wondering this morning where you were, thought perhaps you'd won the lottery and done a runner! :D
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    lol I wish Incapuppy

    I have come back with my inbox full

    If anyone needs anything, or if you have booked with me im back

    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.
  • mercman1969
    mercman1969 Posts: 871 Forumite
    Been anywhere nice Del?
  • golden_boy
    golden_boy Posts: 92 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can anyone beat this
    • The Quote itself:£1130
    • Who the quote is from travelwasp
    • Is there a booking fee:no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    • The departure Airport/Post:Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates:19/7/2010--26/7/2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2adults 2 kids , 17+9
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Camari garden apts,Crete.
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):s/c
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included:no
    • we are flexible on dates
  • Include the following:
    • The Quote itself: £696 including shuttle transfers
    • Who the quote is from: TRAVEL REPLUBLIC
    • Is there a booking fee: NO
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Hotel Garbe, Armacao De Pere, Portugal
    • The departure Airport/Post: STANSTED to FARO
    • The Holiday Dates: 04.06.2010 - 11.06.2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADULTS
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): hotel garbe
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): B & B
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Can anyone beat this quote please? We are stuck to the dates quoted.
    • The Quote itself:£815.85
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    • The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
    • The Holiday Dates: 21 June 2010 - 6 July 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aparthotel Riosol, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements: We can go from 18th June onwards but must be back by 7th July. We would consider 10 nights. Transfers will be needed.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Can anyone beat this quote, i've spent days looking. Many thanks
    Virgin CC=£2652, Next= [STRIKE]£102.88,[/STRIKE] Very=£475.60, Natwest=£800, Sainsburys CC=£1777.02, Lloyds CC=£498.29, Lloyds Loan= £13,946.18, Car=£4000Total = [STRIKE]£26,147.23[/STRIKE] £23,849.09:eek:
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