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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Hi there

    we've spent endless hours trying to find a decent looking holiday to either turkey or Ibiza for 10-14 nights in august next year. I work in a school so dates have to start and finish in august. The holiday would be for two adults and two children, aged 8 and 4 at the time of travelling. Can travel from pretty much anywhere but midlands are my closest airports. We're looking for a really fun family place with lots to keep our kids occupied. Would prefer hb or ai for under £1800. If anyone could help we'd be really grateful. Working in a school is great when you don't have to look for childcare but not so great when your budget is scuppered!!
  • mykeyb
    mykeyb Posts: 1 Newbie
    edited 29 June 2010 at 3:29PM
    Hi, could you please beat this quote
    The Quote itself: £2816
    Who the quote is from: Lowcost
    Is there a booking fee: yes f i use a credit card
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair/Hotel Dream Villa Tagoro, Costa Adeje Tenerife All Inclusive Board
    The departure Airport: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 01 Aug through to 11th Aug
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5 Adult 1 child age 2
    Any specific requirements: Flexible on days of travel +- 2 days
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Not bothered

    Many Thanks in advance

    Mykeyb
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    edited 29 June 2010 at 4:11PM
    I will give this a shot

    after checking this holiday with lowcostholidays if you go right through to the last page it takes the holiday costing to 3223.00

    I have sent you a PM with my details in to see if I can help you find something cheaper

    Thanks
    Del
    mykeyb wrote: »
    Hi, could you please beat this quote
    The Quote itself: £2816
    Who the quote is from: Lowcost
    Is there a booking fee: yes f i use a credit card
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair/Hotel Dream Villa Tagoro, Costa Adeje Tenerife All Inclusive Board
    The departure Airport: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: Depart 01 Aug through to 11th Aug
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5 Adult 1 child age 2
    Any specific requirements: Flexible on days of travel +- 2 days
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Not bothered

    Many Thanks in advance

    Mykeyb
    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.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Got something for your requirements too

    Thanks
    Del

    Hi there

    we've spent endless hours trying to find a decent looking holiday to either turkey or Ibiza for 10-14 nights in august next year. I work in a school so dates have to start and finish in august. The holiday would be for two adults and two children, aged 8 and 4 at the time of travelling. Can travel from pretty much anywhere but midlands are my closest airports. We're looking for a really fun family place with lots to keep our kids occupied. Would prefer hb or ai for under £1800. If anyone could help we'd be really grateful. Working in a school is great when you don't have to look for childcare but not so great when your budget is scuppered!!
    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.
  • badshrek
    badshrek Posts: 2 Newbie
    edited 29 June 2010 at 4:53PM
    • The Quote itself: £285 per person
    • Who the quote is from: ola holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ola holidays
    • The departure Airport/Post: bournemouth
    • The Holiday Dates: 16/08/2010 - 23/08/2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): tamaimo tropical apartments
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):all inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: nothing before the 14/08/2010 only two hold bags required and two bedrooms or a bedroom and a lounge
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    can anyone beat this quote? also flying from bristol would be a bonus
  • razz1979
    razz1979 Posts: 12 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself:£2079
    Who the quote is from: Going Places
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airtours/Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 23/05/11 - 30/05/11
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults, 1 child aged 2
    The Hotel: Club Aguamarina, Arenal d'en Castell, Menorca
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del
    razz1979 wrote: »
    The Quote itself:£2079
    Who the quote is from: Going Places
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airtours/Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 23/05/11 - 30/05/11
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults, 1 child aged 2
    The Hotel: Club Aguamarina, Arenal d'en Castell, Menorca
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    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.
  • katiejayne_2
    katiejayne_2 Posts: 118 Forumite
    edited 29 June 2010 at 6:54PM
    • The Quote itself: £527.00
    • Who the quote is from: Low Cost Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Flights with Ryanair
    • The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
    • The Holiday Dates: 31/08/2010 - 09/09/2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gran Santa Ponsa Apartments
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/C
    • Any specific requirements: N/A
    • Is an in-flight meal included: N/A
    Can anyone beat this? Dates and location can be changed. Earliest departure date is 26/08/2010 and latest return date is 09/09/2010. Can go away for any number of days, to any location.
  • itsamystery_2
    itsamystery_2 Posts: 64 Forumite
    edited 29 June 2010 at 8:20PM
    I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post on so please move if necessary.

    I'm looking for a holiday in the sun and near the sea in the school holidays. My wife and I are both teachers.

    Requirements are:
    2 adults
    2 children (6 & 4).
    Minimum 7 nights.
    Ideally self catering.

    We live in West Yorkshire so can travel from North/Midlands airports.

    We are free for 4 weeks from 24th July and can travel any time.

    We have a limited budget.

    At the moment everything is coming in at £1500 - £2000. I would like to spend less than that.

    If you need more info please let me know.

    Ta.
  • melissa75_2
    melissa75_2 Posts: 2,801 Forumite
    edited 29 June 2010 at 8:22PM
    Hi - I wondered whether anyone could beat my quote!

    the quote - £2012
    who the quote is from - first choice
    is there a booking fee - no
    airline - thomson
    departure airport - Manchester
    holiday dates - wed 11 may 2011 - wed 25th may 2011
    number of people travelling - 2 adults, 3 kids - 9, 7 , 1
    the hotel - Fiesta Tanit Hotel Ibiza
    the board - all inclusive
    any special requirements - no
    inflight meal - yes

    the dates can be changed - any time in May/ June
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