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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi Chris

    I would call this company up who have given you this costing

    There isnt anything near that cost with all of the package holiday tour operators

    More like 280 per person with transfers and meal onboard etc etc

    Teletext isnt a live system and is usually updated daily, sometimes this isnt the case and certain companys will leave deals on when the holiday doesn't even exist



    Thanks
    Del

    Hello, wanted to see if I could get a cheaper price for the following holiday to Skiathos:

    The Quote itself: 219pp on teletext website (Goldenticket quoted 249pp including transfers and baggage

    Who the quote is from: GoldenTicketTravel.co.uk via Teletext Holidays website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: GoldenTicketTravel.co.uk
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 2 jul - 9 jul
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Yalis Studios
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes (and baggage and transfers)

    Thanks,

    Chris
    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.
  • Thanks Del.

    I did ring the agent but maybe she misunderstood me

    How about this one?

    The Quote itself: 270pp
    Who the quote is from: Olympic holidays website
    Is there a booking fee: £1 for debit card
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Olympic
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 2 jul - 9 jul (7 Nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Yalis Studios
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No (But baggage and transfers are)
    Hi Chris

    I would call this company up who have given you this costing

    There isnt anything near that cost with all of the package holiday tour operators

    More like 280 per person with transfers and meal onboard etc etc

    Teletext isnt a live system and is usually updated daily, sometimes this isnt the case and certain companys will leave deals on when the holiday doesn't even exist



    Thanks
    Del
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Chris you have the cheapest holiday for Skiathios by using Olympic

    There is only Thomas Cook who have anything else and they are much much more expensive

    You wont get this holiday cheaper I would book it if your determined to go on that date as the seats are going to pretty quickly

    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.
  • Ok thats good. I'll probably book it tomorrow providing it hasn't sold out!

    Thanks for looking into it Del.

    All the best,

    Chris
    Chris you have the cheapest holiday for Skiathios by using Olympic

    There is only Thomas Cook who have anything else and they are much much more expensive

    You wont get this holiday cheaper I would book it if your determined to go on that date as the seats are going to pretty quickly

    Del
  • johnnyroper
    johnnyroper Posts: 1,592 Forumite
    no flights etc just after hotel room.


    so far have found 3 star hotel in hells kitchen area of new york on priceline.com,coming up at $120 per night not able to find out which hotel until it has been booked and payed for.

    dates of travel for 6 nights 6th-12th october 2010
    2 adults and 1 child aged 2.
    does not have to be the hells kitchen area but i do not want to be outside of the main city.
    the hotel needs to have en-suite rooms as i do not want shared bathroom due to having 2 year old daughter with me.
    no budget as such just after a nice comfortable hotel at reasonable price dont mind if it is more than the price i have found so long as i know which hotel it is before booking.

    i would prefer to give my money to someone independant in the UK rather than some american company.
    thanks
  • GDFC
    GDFC Posts: 15 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £916.00
    Who the quote is from:
    Direct Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Direct Holidays/Thomas Cook/San Lorenzo Village
    The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    The Holiday Dates: 27 June 2010 to 04 July 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): San Lorenzo Village
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Price includes , in flight meals and 20kg of luggage

    Thanks
    Gaz
  • The Quote itself: £3580.00
    Who the quote is from: Charter Travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Charter Travel/Virgin Atlantic/FlyDrive
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 09 July 2011 to 30 July 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults 1 Child (16)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Flydrive
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Flydrive
    Any specific requirements: Intermediate 4 Dr Car Full Insurance
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Price includes , in flight meals and 23kg of luggage
  • jopsey
    jopsey Posts: 840 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £1207
    Who the quote is from: 1st for cruising
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel/cruise: PO cruise
    The departure Airport/Port southampton
    The Holiday Dates: 22nd april 2011
    The number of people travelling: 2 Adults 1child (age 6) ,1 infant (age1)The ship ventura
    on board credit of £100 and free parking as have travelled with PO before
    OE grade cabin for 4 but cheapest cabin avail
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    wpalmer wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £3580.00
    Who the quote is from: Charter Travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Charter Travel/Virgin Atlantic/FlyDrive
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 09 July 2011 to 30 July 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults 1 Child (16)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Flydrive
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Flydrive
    Any specific requirements: Intermediate 4 Dr Car Full Insurance
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Price includes , in flight meals and 23kg of luggage
    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.
  • maxgwen
    maxgwen Posts: 80 Forumite
    the quote- £894
    from sunmaster holidays
    with thompson
    1 wk AI
    sharm el sheikh
    18th may
    from manchester
    staying at the hauza beach resort

    can any1 beat it?
    :undecided:undecided
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