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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • JLeafy
    JLeafy Posts: 17 Forumite
    Hiya

    I was wondering if anyone could beat my quote on a holiday to Mexico.

    2 passengers
    7 nights
    Hotel Riu Tequila (Playacar)
    Flying from Manchester
    8/1/2007
    7 nights

    Best price I've had so far with Portland is £635 per person ( no in flight meals or insurance)

    Thanks in advance xx
  • Hi there, I know this is quite a last minute but I would give this a try anyway. Thanks very much
    • The Quote itself: 299
    • Who the quote is from: Lastminute.com
    • Is there a booking fee: 20 pp
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Marriott Taba Heights Red Sea, Egypt
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 8 Oct
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marriott Taba Heights Red Sea, Egypt
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half
    • Any specific requirements: n/a
  • Hi There Been Quoted Through 1st Choice £2,100 For 2 Weeks All Inclusive To Sri Lanka Staying At The Blue Dolpin.

    Can Anyone Beat This Price

    Thanks
    • The Quote itself: £640
    • Who the quote is from: portland
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: st georges three corners
    • The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 28th jan-4th feb (7nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): st georges 3 corners
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: minimum 20kg weight allowance or oppurtunity to add to allowance.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Hi can anyone beat this quote. I am flexible with dates can leave between 27th and 31st jan and can also depart from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Does not have to be a thomson holiday.
    Thanks in advance.
    HOLIDAY NOW BOOKED
  • I am looking for direct flights to Tenerife for 2 Adults and 2 children aged 13.This is the best quote I can find from https://www.justtheflight.com. Flying with BA.Dates: Out-28 March 2008 (14:25) Gatwick Return-4th April 2008 (16:45) Tenerife SouthThe dates are fixed as I have a timeshare. I need good flight times as I am travelling from the Isle of Wight to Gatwick and back!I could go from Bournemouth or Southampton if available.I have been quoted £237 per person. This includes all taxes etc and in flight meals.Total = £948.Can anybody beat it???ThanksDave
  • The Quote itself: £3308
    Who the quote is from: Caribbean Warehouse
    Is there a booking fee:
    n/a
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook, Excellence Riviera, Cancun
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 8-22 March 2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Excellence Riviera
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included Yes

    Can anyone beat this?

    Thanks, T
  • The Quote itself: £430
    Who the quote is from: freedomdirect.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: n/a
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: n/a
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 14/12/07 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 Adult + 1 child (6 yrs)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sud Bahia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Breakfast Included
    Any specific requirements: Vegetarian
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes, vegetarian

    Departure dates flexible from 14th to 19th of december, must arrive back on 26th at the latest. Insurance & 2% CC surcharge is included in price. Can fly from Liverpool, Birmingham, Doncaster, & Manchester.

    Lets see what the MSE community can come up with. Please PM me for further info or queries.

    Thanks in advance.

    Plokij
  • Hi 2 families going to Antigua 4 adults and 4 children - children are aged between 2 and 7

    The quote - £12,002.20

    With Hayes & Jarvis

    Breakdown
    Dates 6th August 2008
    14 nights
    Flights - Antigua - LGW British Airways - Adults £645 (x 4)
    Children £439 (x4)
    Accomodation - Verandah Antigua - Bay View Suite - All inclusive £4312 (x2)
    Transfers - £104 x2 (there and back)

    Ground service - £32

    free nights (-£1232)

    Taxes £1231.20

    10% Discount £1197

    Total a whopping £12002.20

    I would hope we could do quite a bit better than that?

    many Thanks
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    john_john wrote: »
    Hi 2 families going to Antigua 4 adults and 4 children - children are aged between 2 and 7

    The quote - £12,002.20

    With Hayes & Jarvis

    Breakdown
    Dates 6th August 2008
    14 nights
    Flights - Antigua - LGW British Airways - Adults £645 (x 4)
    Children £439 (x4)
    Accomodation - Verandah Antigua - Bay View Suite - All inclusive £4312 (x2)
    Transfers - £104 x2 (there and back)

    Ground service - £32

    free nights (-£1232)

    Taxes £1231.20

    10% Discount £1197

    Total a whopping £12002.20

    I would hope we could do quite a bit better than that?

    many Thanks

    Would you do charter flgihts if much lower?
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • saveapenny wrote: »
    Would you do charter flgihts if much lower?

    yes that wouldn't necessarily be a major issue - would prefer scheduled - depends on the saving.

    Thank you
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