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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • smiffy01uk
    smiffy01uk Posts: 79 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    Replied

    Thanks
  • laudan
    laudan Posts: 235 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: SAT 21 AUG 5633 TUES 24 AUG 5411
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomsons
    • The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    • The Holiday Dates: Sat 21 Aug or Tues 24 Aug 1 week
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):6 adults 3 kids 15, 12, 6
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Flamingo Oasis Benidorm
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: 1 late check out room £32
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    • 3 rooms room one 2 adults, room 2 2 adults & 6 year old, room 3 2 adults & 15 & 12 year old. Transfers & 20 kg luggage included.
    Thank you
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    laudan wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: SAT 21 AUG 5633 TUES 24 AUG 5411
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomsons
    • The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    • The Holiday Dates: Sat 21 Aug or Tues 24 Aug 1 week
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):6 adults 3 kids 15, 12, 6
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Flamingo Oasis Benidorm
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: 1 late check out room £32
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    • 3 rooms room one 2 adults, room 2 2 adults & 6 year old, room 3 2 adults & 15 & 12 year old. Transfers & 20 kg luggage included.
    Thank you
    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.
  • mimihoo
    mimihoo Posts: 15 Forumite
    I can second the recommendation by Tece. I booked with Del a couple of months ago (going to the same resort in August) and he provided a first class service. Keep up the good work Del. :)
    tece wrote: »
    Del
    Thank you very much for finding this holiday for me in a better hotel with such a saving.
    To all MSE members I can highly recommend Del he was so courteous and only concerned about finding me the very best deal. Get in touch with him I am sure you will be happy that you did.
    Thanks once again and roll on August.
    tece :j
  • MollyJoe
    MollyJoe Posts: 168 Forumite
    Hi
    Please could anyone help me beat this


    Sat 27th August 2011
    7 nights AI
    From Newcastle
    To Benidorm - Flamingo Oasis AI

    2a and 1 c

    £1322 incl free child place.


    Thank you
    MollyJoe
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    You aint gonna get that any cheaper

    Del

    MollyJoe wrote: »
    Hi
    Please could anyone help me beat this


    Sat 27th August 2011
    7 nights AI
    From Newcastle
    To Benidorm - Flamingo Oasis AI

    2a and 1 c

    £1322 incl free child place.


    Thank you
    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.
  • Can anyone help? Looking for a better price than this one!
    • The Quote itself: £1965.00
    • Who the quote is from: ulookubook
    • Is there a booking fee: paying by debit card fee = 1.25%
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: easyjet flights with checked baggage & speedy boarding x 3
    • The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 23/08/10 - 02/09/10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child age 11
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): bahia principe costa adeje hotel (playa paraiso)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Thanks for looking for us
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Beat the quote

    Thanks
    Del

    Can anyone help? Looking for a better price than this one!
    • The Quote itself: £1965.00
    • Who the quote is from: ulookubook
    • Is there a booking fee: paying by debit card fee = 1.25%
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: easyjet flights with checked baggage & speedy boarding x 3
    • The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 23/08/10 - 02/09/10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child age 11
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): bahia principe costa adeje hotel (playa paraiso)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Thanks for looking for us
    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.
  • Can anyone beat this please ?
    • The Quote itself: £2,918
    • Who the quote is from: Holiday Gem
    • Is there a booking fee: Not sure - don't think so
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: (OHY) Sentido Perissia hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester to Antalya
    • The Holiday Dates: 30/7-13/8/10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids 11 and 7
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI, Superior Sea View Room
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Think so
    Thanks
  • stokegal
    stokegal Posts: 946 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Hi

    Can anyone beat the below please, looking to book this weekend

    The Quote itself: £2,989.00 (I can buy TC Vouchers with 6% discount so £2820.00)
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: n/a
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester (Can also go from East Midlands, Liverpool, Birmingham)
    The Holiday Dates: 14th May 2011 - 28th May 2011 (can also go on the 21st May)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child (age 2) - There is another family travelling (2 adults + 1 child (aged 3)) but are booking seperately but will book together if this gains any discount
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gran Bahia Principe, Riveria Maya
    The Board (self catering/half board) AI
    Any specific requirements: Extra 5kg luggage allowance - total 20kg
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thanks
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