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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Hi Everyone,
I am looking for a holiday to the Gambia in April 2008. I am particuarly keen to stay at the Senegambia hotel in Kololi and I have had the following quote:
Can anyone beat it ??!!
Many Thanks
The Quote itself: £678 pp
Who the quote is from: Thomson
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: April 15th-April 29th 2008 (can go up to a week later if cheaper)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Senegambia Beach-Kololi- GAMBIA
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes0 -
NEED HOLIDAY RECOMMENDATION. Male late 50s likes good food, sightseeing, beautiful places like Paris, Venice etc. Female early 50s (likes sun but not places full of young noisy kids) and 1 son 15yr who doesn't like sight seeing but is keen on most sports. Can you suggest something/somewhere we'll all be happy doing. Pref flying from Edin/Glasgow sometime early July (before English hols begin) for 10 days, sunny and not more than a 4 hr plane trip. Budget around £2,000 max for flights & accomm. Thanks.0
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The Quote itself: £1610 pp+ £1780 for single person
Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: P& O Cruises
The departure Airport/Post: Southampton Dock
The Holiday Dates: 31/08/2008 13 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a
The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
Any specific requirements: None
Is an in-flight meal included: No0 -
The Quote itself: £1610 pp+ £1780 for single person
Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: P& O Cruises
The departure Airport/Post: Southampton Dock
The Holiday Dates: 31/08/2008 13 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a
The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
Any specific requirements: None
Is an in-flight meal included: No
what ship and cabin gradeIf you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel0 -
The Quote itself: £1836.34
Who the quote is from: Olympic Holidays Website
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Olympic Holidays
The departure Airport/Post: From Glasgow to Rhodes
The Holiday Dates: outbound 17th Sept 2008 - 7 days
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults
Looking to go to ATRIUM PALACE RESORT 5* (Kalathos) in September. Flying from glasgow for 1 week. Can be flexible with dates in September.Yearly Grocery Budget - £100.77/ £3500. January Treats Budget - £11.80 / £100.0 -
Desired destination(s) Gran Caneria – Maspalomas
Which airport/ports? Any London airport
Holiday Travel Dates. 29th Dec 2007 – 6th Jan 2008
Type of holiday? Sun, Sand and swim pool
Board basis? – Any – Not full board
What your price range is. £800 in total each, so if self catering food bought needs to be included etc.
Whether you require an in-flight meal. No
Are night-flights or stopovers acceptable? Direct Only - No Stop Overs
Any specific requirements – noTony Bowen
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Saving money...
So that my band can record the new EP and go on tour!0 -
Hi guys,
Looking for some pricing on a Las Vegas hotel, specifically...
THREE ROOMS at the Luxor hotel (Pyramid Deluxe room, ideally king non-smoking), one adult per room, on a room only basis. Dates are 09/05/08 to 11/05/08 (2 night) AND 13/05/08 to 15/05/08 (another two nights).
Best quote to date is booking direct at Luxor.com, with a total cost of $528.06 (£272.91 after currency conversions, card fees, etc.).
No flights required.
Any help?
Thanks in advance
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Need quote for flight:
From: MAN
To: GRU
Pax: 01
Date: March/08
Duration: 2 months
Preferred airlines: KLM or LH
Avoid: LHR
To be booked in the next few days.
Thanks5p savings box: £01.60
£2 savings box: £12.00
1 & 2p savings box: too many too count!
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destination - Tenerife – Costa Adeje
Hotel - Bahia Principe Costa
Which airport/ports? Manchester
Holiday Travel Dates. 29th November 2007 (not flexible)
Board basis? – All Inclusive
My Quote - £1006 for 2 adults
looking to book straight away if this can beaten ? Thanks !!0 -
The Quote itself: Glasgow to Tenerife
Who the quote is from: Bookable Holidays (Teletext)
Is there a booking fee: no, but 2% CC surcharge
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice for flight I think
The departure Airport: Glasgow International
The Holiday Dates: Dep 21 Dec 0950, Rtn 28 Dec 1305
The number of people travelling : 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 5* Las Aguilas Apartments
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
Any specific requirements: would be happy to go B&B; would prefer these flight times if possible, or similar, unless huge saving with different ones! Would consider alternatives departing Glasgow International 21 Dec - 24 Dec, guaranteed sunshine, upto £500 per person including all extras.
Is an in-flight meal included: no
I have been quoted £434 + £30 fuel surcharge per person.0
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