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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • bargainbasement
    bargainbasement Posts: 982 Forumite
    edited 22 April 2010 at 9:30AM
    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

    thanks
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    sent you a pm
    phils226 wrote: »
    Hi, 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: 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.
  • 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.
  • helenx
    helenx Posts: 15 Forumite
    edited 24 April 2010 at 7:24AM
    [FONT=&quot]The Quote itself: £462 for each adult[/FONT] (returned all inc)
    [FONT=&quot]Who the quote is from: Holiday Genie[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]Is there a booking fee: No[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Emirates[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The departure Airport/Post:London to GuangZhou (CAN) [/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The Holiday Dates:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] on or before 16 August 2010[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (for about a month)
    The number of people travelling:2 Adults[/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot]The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):N/A (flights-only)[/FONT][FONT=&quot]The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]Any specific requirements: [/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]Is an in-flight meal included:Yes

    Thanks very much in advanced.
    [/FONT]
  • pukkamum
    pukkamum Posts: 3,944 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    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.
  • shella_n
    shella_n Posts: 25 Forumite
    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

    Thanks
  • armistice
    armistice Posts: 125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    edited 24 April 2010 at 11:00AM
    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: Yes
  • FloFlo
    FloFlo Posts: 32,720 Forumite
    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/a
  • golden_boy
    golden_boy Posts: 92 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 24 April 2010 at 8:45PM
    • 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
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    pukkamum wrote: »
    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 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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