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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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hi can this quote be beaten?
Dates 23-27th June 2010
2 adults (well 1A and 1C aged 15)
San Eloy Tossa de Mar
All inclusive
Quote Sunshine £343
Its a treat for my daughter some chill out time after exams and before prom so i want it cheap as chips! Flights with Ryanair which have quote of £123
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sent you a pmHi, Can anyone beat this? Again, flexible with dates, but within the school holidays. Thank you!
The Quote itself: £2590
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thompson
The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
The Holiday Dates: 28th July to 11th August
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 (kids are 12 and 9)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aquamarina, Arenal D'en, Castell, MENORCA
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
Any specific requirements: None
Is an in-flight meal included: YesI 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.0 -
Quoted £724 all inc adult fares to Cape Town (KLM) travelling with child under 11 years from Heathrow via Amsterdam 11.08.10-01.09.10
Anything below £700 per adult? Preferably not via the middle east or Turkey but would accept via any European hub.
Thanks if anyone can do better.0 -
[FONT="]The Quote itself: £462 for each adult[/FONT] (returned all inc)
[FONT="]Who the quote is from: Holiday Genie[/FONT]
[FONT="]Is there a booking fee: No[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Emirates[/FONT]
[FONT="]The departure Airport/Post:London to GuangZhou (CAN) [/FONT]
[FONT="]The Holiday Dates:[/FONT][FONT="] on or before 16 August 2010[/FONT][FONT="] (for about a month)
The number of people travelling:2 Adults[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):N/A (flights-only)[/FONT][FONT="]The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A[/FONT]
[FONT="]Any specific requirements: [/FONT]
[FONT="]Is an in-flight meal included:Yes
Thanks very much in advanced.
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The Quote itself: £2,936.00
Who the quote is from: thomas cook
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:thomas cook
The departure Airport/Post: manchester
The Holiday Dates: 31/07/10
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 (2 adults 2 children (4 & 9)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Oasis Village, Fuerteventura, Corralejo
The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: yes
Hi can anyone beat this?I don't get nearly enough credit for not being a violent psychopath.0 -
Hi
Was about to book my hols and then remembered this thread.
The Quote itself: £1188
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 5 June to 12 June
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Coral Sea Resort, Sharm El Sheik
The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
Any specific requirements: None
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Thanks0 -
Any improvement available on this quote?
The Quote itself: £421.75
Who the quote is from: Turkey Holidays
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Co-op travel
The departure Airport/Post: Leeds Bradford
The Holiday Dates: 14th June to 21st June
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Best House Hotel (3*), Alanya, Turkey
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Bed and Breakfast
Any specific requirements: None
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes0 -
The Quote itself: £1950
Who the quote is from: Cruise kings
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: P&O
The departure Airport/Post: Southampton
The Holiday Dates: 16th April 2011 Oceana cruise E109
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 child aged 10
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Oceana cruise E109
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full board
Any specific requirements: Inside Cabin OD grade
Is an in-flight meal included: n/a0 -
- The Quote itself:
- Who the quote is from:bookable holidays
- Is there a booking fee:no
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:piskopiani village
- The departure Airport/Post:manchester
- The Holiday Dates:18/5/2010-25/5/10
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):piskopiano village -CRETE
- The Board (self catering/half board etc):s/c
- Any specific requirements:
- Is an in-flight meal included:no
- transfer included
- price £510
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Sent you a PM
Thanks
DelThe Quote itself: £2,936.00
Who the quote is from: thomas cook
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:thomas cook
The departure Airport/Post: manchester
The Holiday Dates: 31/07/10
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 (2 adults 2 children (4 & 9)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Oasis Village, Fuerteventura, Corralejo
The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: yes
Hi can anyone beat this?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.0
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