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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Hello hope someone can help, trying to get as cheap as possible ie free child places etc.
    • The Quote itself: £289
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Alcudia, Majorca (any hotel)
    • The departure Airport/Post: Any London
    • The Holiday Dates: August 2008
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults 3/4 children (between 9 and 13)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): not bothered
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: no
    Cheers.
    • Is an in-flight meal included:no
  • I have just been quoted £5578 for a 2 week holiday departing London Gatwick on the 4th August 2008 for 14 nights staying at Lykia World Family Resort in Olu Deniz in Turkey. This quote is for 2 adults and 4 children aged 2, 10, 12 and 16 and is full board. This includes transfers and is travelling with Cosmos. Would be very interested if anyone could beat this quote. I am quite flexible on dates as long as they fall within the school holidays.

    Thanks in advance.:beer:
  • Spinner
    Spinner Posts: 169 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £1375
    • Who the quote is from: crystalski
    • Is there a booking fee: I don't think so
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: not sure
    • The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates: 20 Jan 2008 - 27 Jan 2008
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 7 people, all 16 or over (no couples)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Pila 2000
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board
    • Any specific requirements: Not really. Sauna would be nice, swimming pool even better
    • Is an in-flight meal included: I don't know
  • sticher
    sticher Posts: 599 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1540
    Who the quote is from: Local travel agent (through First Choice I think)
    Is there a booking fee: not that I am aware
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice???
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 24 - 31 May 2008 (half term)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 (1 adult, kids 14, 11 and 9)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Puente Real (Torremolinos)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Have done some looking myself, but was unable to beat this price.

    thanks in advance
  • wept
    wept Posts: 170 Forumite
    I am looking for an apartment in Majorca, Cala D'Or, Sa Coma, Puerto Pollensa or Ca'n Picafort.

    The Quote itself: £740
    Who the quote is from: Travel Republic
    Is there a booking fee: not that I am aware
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Baulo Mar
    The departure Airport/Post: Southampton
    The Holiday Dates: 1st-15th August 2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 (2adult,2 kids 15, 11)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Baulo Mar
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • Jamaica - Resort Negril - Hotel, Couples Swept Away - Any Date between May - End of June

    The Quote itself: £1417 per person
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson / Thomsonfly / couples swept away
    The departure Airport/Post: MANCHESTER
    The Holiday Dates: any date between may and end of june
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Couples swept away
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • The Quote itself: £1464
    Who the quote is from: Green Bee
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: KLM
    The departure Airport/Post: Glagow
    The Holiday Dates: 8th Oct 2008 - 22 Oct 2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2Adults 1 Child (3yrs old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
    Any specific requirements: Online Check in please
    Is an in-flight meal included:Yes
  • Forgetful
    Forgetful Posts: 1,729 Forumite
    Hi can anyone better my cheapest quote of £425 inclusive of all taxes from Manchester to Hong Kong going out on 31 december 2007 and returning16 January 2008. with KLM

    I am actually very flexible on my dates..

    Going out around 25th december to about 01st January and returning about 14 to 20 days....
  • aj9648
    aj9648 Posts: 1,388 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Quote given today for Kuala Lumpur and Bali:

    The Quote itself: £2099.5 (for 2 adults)
    Who the quote is from: Great Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport: London
    The Holiday Dates: 25th march - 5th April (3 nights in KL and 7 nights in Bali
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dorsett in KL and 4* Puri Santrian in Bali
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): No food or drinks included
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Anyone beat this? Includes all transfers as well

    Thanks
  • Hi there, can anyone beat my quote below for holiday in Dubai?

    The Quote itself: £2340
    Who the quote is from: PandR Travel
    Is there a booking fee: n/a
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Gulf Airways/Symphony Hotel Apartments
    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates: 16th - 22nd Feb 2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults + 2 Kids (6 & 11 yrs)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Symphony Hotel Apartments
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Breakfast Included
    Any specific requirements: Vegetarian
    Is an in-flight meal included Yes

    Looking to book this week. Thanks
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