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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • dversteeg
    dversteeg Posts: 16 Forumite
    edited 11 May 2010 at 11:22AM
    Hope someone can help me with this! We really have our heart set on the Excellence Punta Cana, our dates are flexible but has to be March 2011.

    Thanks!

    The Quote itself:£3,222
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomson Airways/Excellence Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: Leaving 16/03/11 (0950 flight) Returning 30.03.11 (05:45 flight)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 0 Child
    The Hotel: Excellence Punta Cana
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • wilf55
    wilf55 Posts: 3,102 Forumite
    Your holiday details£1638.00 Includes:
    £422.00 online discount and all taxes and charges
    Accommodation options
    Blau Varadero

    in Varadero, Cuba - Varadero
    All inclusive
    1 × Double rooms sleeps 3 people ( only need for 2 people but this is the option

    Going out: Manchester,
    Thu 03 Jun 2010 09:15

    Coming back: Varadero,
    Thu 17 Jun 2010 17:20

    In-flight meals
    2 × Standard Meal
    20kg baggage allowance per person
    Transport options
    Return airport transfers

    can anyone help with this please
    2 adults pref staying at the blue varadero hotel varadero cuba

    4th june 2010 14 days all inclusive

    this is with first choice

    many many thanks with this i know its short notice
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  • Hi there

    I have sent you a pm

    Kind regards

    Jamie
    wilf55 wrote: »
    Your holiday details£1638.00 Includes:
    £422.00 online discount and all taxes and charges
    Accommodation options
    Blau Varadero

    in Varadero, Cuba - Varadero
    All inclusive
    1 × Double rooms sleeps 3 people ( only need for 2 people but this is the option

    Going out: Manchester,
    Thu 03 Jun 2010 09:15

    Coming back: Varadero,
    Thu 17 Jun 2010 17:20

    In-flight meals
    2 × Standard Meal
    20kg baggage allowance per person
    Transport options
    Return airport transfers

    can anyone help with this please
    2 adults pref staying at the blue varadero hotel varadero cuba

    4th june 2010 14 days all inclusive

    this is with first choice

    many many thanks with this i know its short notice
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are U7416 (TTA) and T7334 (ATOL). MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • homealone_2
    homealone_2 Posts: 2,004 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    homealone wrote: »
    can you beat this quote;

    travelrepublic.co.uk
    Accommodation booking
    AccommodationCheck In DateCheck Out Date378403111.jpg
    Faber Apartments
    Golenye Mah. Inonu Cad. No:29 Icmeler
    Location: Icmeler
    Destination: Marmaris

    Fri 30-Jul-10Fri 13-Aug-10
    The cost for your bookings is as detailed below.
    The price shown includes all UK airport taxes and aviation security levy.
    Description Price Quantity 2 Total ADULT RETURN TICKET TAXES FEES AND CHARGES ATOL PROTECTION CONTRIBUTION 2.50 AIRLINE SURCHARGE 12.50 DISCOUNT-108.961 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT POOL VIEW, SELF CATERING(2 ADULTS)653.75 ACCOMMODATION TOTAL FINANCIAL PROTECTION 0.00 10.00
    Total Cost: £1274.79
    Accommodation booking
    378403111.jpg
    Faber Apartments
    Golenye Mah. Inonu Cad. No:29 Icmeler
    Location: Icmeler

    Destination: Marmaris




    anyone have any deas?? or am i asking wrong time of dayy?
  • FeeFee
    FeeFee Posts: 212 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £2400
    Who the quote is from: Netflights
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Delta / 3bed villa with pool (7 days)
    The departure Airport/Post: ex London
    The Holiday Dates: dep 25/10/10 ret 01/11/10 and 11/11/10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults / 2 kids (9&11)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): *3bed villa with pool allocated before arrival
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements: 7 day car hire (ford focus 2 drivers included)
    Is an in-flight meal included Yes

    2 adults 2 children travelling out on 25/10 for 7 days in Orlando - but... only 1 adult/child returning on 1/11.. others are staying on in Florida (with relatives) until 11/11 approx..

    Is this a good deal considering its half term week here in the UK??
    :oFeeFee:o Barclaycard CC18.9%[STRIKE] £1800 [/STRIKE]£0NationwideOD[STRIKE] £2550[/STRIKE] £0 Prudential Loan 7.9% [strike]£1260[/strike] £0 0% Debt £[STRIKE]720[/STRIKE] £0 Catalogue debts £[STRIKE]470[/STRIKE] £0 - 0%
    Total Debt - [strike]£6800[/strike] £[STRIKE]6550[/STRIKE] £[STRIKE]5042[/STRIKE] £[STRIKE]4616[/STRIKE] £[STRIKE]3420[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£2450 [/STRIKE][STRIKE]£1606[/STRIKE] £0:j
    DFB no.22
  • johnnyroper
    johnnyroper Posts: 1,592 Forumite
    edited 11 May 2010 at 10:16PM
    The Quote itself: £2681.90,I had £100 voucher off virgin as compo in march so total cost will actually be £2581.90
    [FONT=&quot]Who the quote is from: virgin cruise[/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot]Is there a booking fee: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]No[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: quality inn international,carnival legend cruise ship.[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The departure Airport/Post: gatwick[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The Holiday Dates: fly out 21st sept 2011,fly back 5 oct 2011[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): [/FONT]2 adults 1 child aged 3
    [FONT=&quot]The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): quality inn international.[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The Board (self catering/half board etc): room only orlando,full board on cruise ship.[/FONT]
    the total includes compact size hire car in orlando with the platinum package before and after cruise which is upgraded to intermediate size for free as i have a frequent virgin card.the total cost includes a frequent virgin 10% discount.
    holiday itinery is as follows,
    arrive quality inn international 21st sept for 4 nights
    25th sept leave tampa on ship at 16.00hrs
    26 day at sea
    27 grand cayman
    28 cozumel
    29 roaton island
    30 belize city
    1st oct at sea
    2nd oct return to tampa at 08.00
    3 nights at quality inn international fly home 5 oct 2011.

    vroom lounge access included at LGW,23 kilo luggage allowance each,all food/drinks on the flights.
    i am a virgin flying club member so would prefer to stay with virgin flights.
    thanks



  • an1179
    an1179 Posts: 1,847 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    icon1.gifFlight from Humberside to Larnaca Beat this Price?
    HI I have a price for the following of £2,050. I wondered if anyone can beat it?

    2 Adults
    3 Children ages 17.15.10

    Many Thanks

    AN

    16-Oct-2010 16-Oct-2010Humberside - Larnaca (Cyprus)
    15:10 / 21:35 (4 hours 25 minutes) (ECA923)
    Economy 30-Oct-2010 30-Oct-2010Larnaca (Cyprus) - Humberside
    11:20 / 14:10 (4 hours 50 minutes) (ECA922)
    Economy
    Detailed costing for your flights.
    The price shown includes all UK airport taxes and aviation security levy.
    DescriptionPriceQuantityTotal
    ADULT RETURN TICKET 364.00 3 1,092.00
    CHILD RETURN TICKET 364.00 2 728.00
    TAXES FEES AND CHARGES 11.00 5 55.00
    ATOL PROTECTION

    CONTRIBUTION 2.50 5 12.50
    AIRLINE SURCHARGE 12.50 5 62.50
    20KG BAGGAGE CHARGE 20.00 5 100.00
  • rapunzelz86
    rapunzelz86 Posts: 561 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    sadeelisha wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £2248
    [FONT=&quot]Who the quote is from: Thomas cook[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]Is there a booking fee: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]No[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomas cook[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The departure Airport/Post: bristol[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The Holiday Dates: 27 july 7 nights[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): [/FONT]2 adults 2 kids (6+2)
    [FONT=&quot]The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mestral and lleibig apartments[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC[/FONT]

    Have set my heart on this hotel but not the price! Can fly from bristol cardiff birmingham, will consider others if theres a big difference in price.
    Flight meals not bothered. Dates flexibke any time between 27/07 to 30/08 but would prefer earliest.
    Thanks hope someone can help.


    Anybody? Even a similar hotel would do, just needs to have plenty to keep the kids happy
    Everyone who thanks me when ive helped will get a 5% share when I win this weeks Euromillions......:p
  • Hi there

    I have sent you a pm

    Kind regards

    Jamie
    FeeFee wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £2400
    Who the quote is from: Netflights
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Delta / 3bed villa with pool (7 days)
    The departure Airport/Post: ex London
    The Holiday Dates: dep 25/10/10 ret 01/11/10 and 11/11/10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults / 2 kids (9&11)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): *3bed villa with pool allocated before arrival
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements: 7 day car hire (ford focus 2 drivers included)
    Is an in-flight meal included Yes

    2 adults 2 children travelling out on 25/10 for 7 days in Orlando - but... only 1 adult/child returning on 1/11.. others are staying on in Florida (with relatives) until 11/11 approx..

    Is this a good deal considering its half term week here in the UK??
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are U7416 (TTA) and T7334 (ATOL). MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • Hi there

    I have sent you a pm

    kind regards

    Jamie
    sadeelisha wrote: »
    Anybody? Even a similar hotel would do, just needs to have plenty to keep the kids happy
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are U7416 (TTA) and T7334 (ATOL). MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
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