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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: Yes
  • 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.
  • janem2
    janem2 Posts: 182 Forumite
    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
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    janem2 wrote: »
    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 grade
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • 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.
  • 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 – no
    Tony Bowen
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    Saving money...
    So that my band can record the new EP and go on tour!
  • 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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  • sertav
    sertav Posts: 138 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    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.

    Thanks
    5p savings box: £01.60
    £2 savings box: £12.00
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  • destination - TenerifeCosta 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 !!
  • 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.
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