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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Hi there

    I have sent you a pm

    Kind regards

    Jamie
    dandacuber wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £1196.00
    • Who the quote is from: first choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First choice
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick Airport
    • The Holiday Dates: 14th january 2011 for 2 weeks
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Jungle Aqua Park Hotel in hurghada
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: None
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    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.
  • Aidenr
    Aidenr Posts: 208 Forumite
    malamay wrote: »
    The Quote itself: 4262.10
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sandals, flights with Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 20 November to 10 December
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sandals Halcyon Beach, St. Lucia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Luxury Included
    Any specific requirements: This price includes an upgraded room to Honeymoon beachfront w/concierge.
    Is an in-flight meal included: Assuming so.

    This trip is for our honeymoon :)
    Virgin is offering 10% off (included in price) until 8 June. The specifications are about £1000 more expensive direct from Sandals. Any help is appreciated!


    Just sent you a PM

    Aiden
    I am a Travel Agent
    My company’s ABTA number is V2043. 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.
    I am also Cabin Crew, my posts are my own and not that of the airline or other company
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    malamay wrote: »
    The Quote itself: 4262.10
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sandals, flights with Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 20 November to 10 December
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sandals Halcyon Beach, St. Lucia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Luxury Included
    Any specific requirements: This price includes an upgraded room to Honeymoon beachfront w/concierge.
    Is an in-flight meal included: Assuming so.

    This trip is for our honeymoon :)
    Virgin is offering 10% off (included in price) until 8 June. The specifications are about £1000 more expensive direct from Sandals. Any help is appreciated!
    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.
  • Just_Peachy
    Just_Peachy Posts: 165 Forumite
    icon1.gifLanzarote Quote
    The Quote itself: £681
    Who the quote is from: Sunmaster
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Budget airline (i think)
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton
    TheHoliday Dates: 5/10/2010 - 12/10/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): THB Don Paco Castilla
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Transferes: Included


    Please note that we are happy to fly from either Birmingham, East Mids or Luton and are flexible with dates (can do from Mid Sept to Mid Oct) we are even flexible with which Canary Island we'd go to, but this is one quote we have got that we're impressed with.

    Thanks
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Just sent you a PM

    Del
    icon1.gifLanzarote Quote
    The Quote itself: £681
    Who the quote is from: Sunmaster
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Budget airline (i think)
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton
    TheHoliday Dates: 5/10/2010 - 12/10/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): THB Don Paco Castilla
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Transferes: Included

    Please note that we are happy to fly from either Birmingham, East Mids or Luton and are flexible with dates (can do from Mid Sept to Mid Oct) we are even flexible with which Canary Island we'd go to, but this is one quote we have got that we're impressed with.

    Thanks
    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.
  • The Quote itself: £920
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: MAN
    The Holiday Dates: 11/06/2010 for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Fort Arabesque, Makadi Bay, Egypt
    The Board: All inc
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Baggage & Transfers included: Yes

    Thanks!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    sent you a pm

    Del

    The Quote itself: £920
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: MAN
    The Holiday Dates: 11/06/2010 for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Fort Arabesque, Makadi Bay, Egypt
    The Board: All inc
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Baggage & Transfers included: Yes

    Thanks!
    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.
  • bass3k
    bass3k Posts: 73 Forumite
    I know I posted this before but my friends are asking me to hurry so thought I would repost.
    • The Quote itself: Hostel = 720 Flights = 608 TOTAL = 1328
    • Who the quote is from: Ryan Air and Hostelworld.com
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryan Air
    • hostel is: Jetpak Alternative in Berlin, Germany
    • The departure Airport/Post: Stansted (any London will do)
    • The Holiday Dates: 23rd Sept to 28th Sept (or there abouts, cheapest!)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 8 adults (23-25)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    If that can be beaten at all I'd be so pleased as its been a struggle trying to get the prices lower!!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    There isnt any kind of commission in this sort of trip for travel agents to be competative I would suggest you book it seems pretty cheap to me

    Thanks
    Del

    bass3k wrote: »
    I know I posted this before but my friends are asking me to hurry so thought I would repost.
    • The Quote itself: Hostel = 720 Flights = 608 TOTAL = 1328
    • Who the quote is from: Ryan Air and Hostelworld.com
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryan Air
    • hostel is: Jetpak Alternative in Berlin, Germany
    • The departure Airport/Post: Stansted (any London will do)
    • The Holiday Dates: 23rd Sept to 28th Sept (or there abouts, cheapest!)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 8 adults (23-25)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    If that can be beaten at all I'd be so pleased as its been a struggle trying to get the prices lower!!
    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.
  • NicoC_3
    NicoC_3 Posts: 33 Forumite
    Husband says we can go if I can go if I can get the price under £2000 so thought I'd give it a shot!!


    The Quote itself: £2560
    Who the quote is from:
    Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Grand Club Caribe Cojimar
    The departure Airport/Post: Man
    The Holiday Dates: 15/07/10 - 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ad 2 ch
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: diabetic
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes for extra £54
    Baggage & Transfers included: Ye

    Thanks

    Nicolette
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