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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Del

    I have been quoted £764.50 for 2 adults & 1 ten year old child, flying from Leeds/Bradford airport to Ibiza on 13th July 2010 (next week) & returning on 20th July (day flights) & staying in a 3 star all inclusive Allocation on arrival deal from low cost holidays.
    Can any agents beat/improve on this i.e by including transfers etc please?
    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.
  • leew
    leew Posts: 738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Incapuppy wrote: »
    Is that for two people or is it a premium economy seat or similar?

    Yep, two people flying Economy sniff sniff

    I take it that's a good price.
  • Could someone find me a deal for the following holiday:

    Departure: Any date from 17 July - Beginning of August
    Flying from Belfast (any) airport, or alternatively Dublin Airport
    Length of holiday: 2 Weeks
    Destination: Spain - Any including Canary Islands
    3, 4 or 5 Star accommodation
    All inclusive - necessary
    2 Adults, 1 Child (11 on return)
    Should be family friendly and have entertainment.
  • pycroft
    pycroft Posts: 34 Forumite
    Hello

    I am looking for a hotel only booking. The best price I have is with Low cost holidays at the sharm bride. This is 73.50 per person for 4 nights from 8th July (this thursday) on an all inclusive basis. Can anyone beat this!

    In view of the dates please reply as soon as possible,

    Thanks
  • Ju&Mel
    Ju&Mel Posts: 249 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1,056.00
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Hotel: Victoria Playa Hotel, Menorca
    The departure Airport/Post: Cardiff
    The Holiday Dates: 10/09/2010
    Duration: 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 Infant aged 1
    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
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    Del
    Ju&Mel wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £1,056.00
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Hotel: Victoria Playa Hotel, Menorca
    The departure Airport/Post: Cardiff
    The Holiday Dates: 10/09/2010
    Duration: 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 Infant aged 1
    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.
  • kaz86
    kaz86 Posts: 7 Forumite
    Hello, we are looking for a 2 week holiday in Cuba (4 or 5 stat hotel) in late November/ early December. Can travel on any dates after 22 November - 5 December. Can anybody beat the quote below. Many thanks in advance.

    • The Quote itself: £1290 (for both of us)
    • Who the quote is from: Instant Sunshine
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: price provided in quote is flying out on 5 December but can travel on any dates as stated above
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): NH Krystal Laguna Villas, Cayo Coco, Cuba
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Dont know if it is included in the online price quoted
  • satyc
    satyc Posts: 17 Forumite
    Hi we are looking for a 10 day break in Sharm El Sheik in October, departing no EARLIER than 16th October 2010, and arriving back in the UK no Later than 29th OCTOBER 2010. This is for 4 adults 11 & 13
    The best we quoted is 2100, leaving Luton hotel is the Sea Club Resort AI
    Thanks in advance
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Thanks
    Del

    satyc wrote: »
    Hi we are looking for a 10 day break in Sharm El Sheik in October, departing no EARLIER than 16th October 2010, and arriving back in the UK no Later than 29th OCTOBER 2010. This is for 4 adults 11 & 13
    The best we quoted is 2100, leaving Luton hotel is the Sea Club Resort AI
    Thanks in advance
    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.
  • mikee31
    mikee31 Posts: 90 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hello,

    Looking for a 10 to 14 day break between 14th to 28th August 2010, for 2 adults and 2 children (9 & 5) flying from either Gatwick or Stansted to basically anywhere all inclusive, family friendly and cheap. Balearics, Turkey or any other suggestions.....just want a cheap getaway really!

    Many thanks in advance for your assistance!
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