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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • colinm71
    colinm71 Posts: 21 Forumite
    edited 26 June 2010 at 7:20PM
    can any one beat my quote
    7 nights all inclusive
    2 adults 1 child(11)
    sunpark hotel
    lanzarote,playa blanca
    £468
    august 20th-27th
    hotel only
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi

    I wont be able to check any quotes until the mora afternoon so hang in there if you can

    Thanks
    Del
    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.
  • matrich
    matrich Posts: 54 Forumite
    I have found you something great sent you a PM

    Del

    Thanks for a fantastic deal Del - first class service :money:
    My local agent couldn't even get me a flight!!!:T
  • whist
    whist Posts: 94 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Please beat this quote

    The Quote itself: 1 Adults £2395 Biz to Australia
    Who the quote is from: Travelpack
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Asiana Airline
    The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates: 11/11-06/12 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult,
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Also

    The Quote itself: syd - auckland 13th Nov - Christchurch - Sydney 2nd Dec £262
    Who the quote is from: Kayak
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Air New Zealand
    The departure Airport/Post: Sydey
    The Holiday Dates: As above
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult,
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • pycroft
    pycroft Posts: 34 Forumite
    edited 26 June 2010 at 11:27PM
    Hi

    Can anyone beat the following?

    Manchester to Sharm El Sheikh on 8th July returning on 12th July. Flights with Viking inc Luggage for 2 people. Cost of 311.00 in total (155.50 per person) (holidayshed.com)

    Sharm Bride Hotel (all inclusive) for the above dates 76.52 per person Barrhead Travel/ 77.00 per person Low Cost Holidays. Would also consider any all inclusive hotel in Naama Bay itself but must have be all inclusive on beach as well as hotel.

    I hope to book this asap so please let me know

    thanks

    Tony
  • tece
    tece Posts: 137 Forumite
    edited 27 June 2010 at 6:54AM
    please can you beat this quote
    The Quote itself: 2 Adults 2 Children £2360
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Doncaster Robin Hood
    The Holiday Dates: 26/08-03/09 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Ad 2 Children (14&12) the quote is for 2 rooms no family available
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Green Forest, Hisaronu
    Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    I'm looking to book this as soon as possible. Thanks in anticipation of any help.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    edited 27 June 2010 at 11:46AM
    Hi Ellis Family

    Thanks for booking I hope you enjoy your week at the Majesty Tuana Resort in Fethiye, saving over £350 on the original price for the Green Forest

    Thanks again

    Del

    tece wrote: »
    please can you beat this quote
    The Quote itself: 2 Adults 2 Children £2360
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Doncaster Robin Hood
    The Holiday Dates: 26/08-03/09 2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Ad 2 Children (14&12) the quote is for 2 rooms no family available
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Green Forest, Hisaronu
    Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    I'm looking to book this as soon as possible. Thanks in anticipation of any help.
    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.
  • drws2kuk
    drws2kuk Posts: 9 Forumite
    Hi,
    please can anyone beat this quote
    The Quote itself: 2 Adults £694 per person, £1388 in total
    Who the quote is from: teletext holidays, 2bookaholiday.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Blau Varadero
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 30th August for 14days, Dates are flexible
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Ad 2 Children (14&12) the quote is for 2 rooms no family available
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Blau Varadero
    Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thanks in advance
    Dave
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi

    Dave I would give the agent a call because I can assure you this holiday isnt available at the cost of 694pp

    Thanks
    Del
    drws2kuk wrote: »
    Hi,
    please can anyone beat this quote
    The Quote itself: 2 Adults £694 per person, £1388 in total
    Who the quote is from: teletext holidays, 2bookaholiday.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Blau Varadero
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 30th August for 14days, Dates are flexible
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Ad 2 Children (14&12) the quote is for 2 rooms no family available
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Blau Varadero
    Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thanks in advance
    Dave
    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.
  • drws2kuk
    drws2kuk Posts: 9 Forumite
    I did notice this holiday yesterday for £625 per person also with a group called instan sunshine so not sure how they can advertise these if they are not available!
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