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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • manicdeb
    manicdeb Posts: 73 Forumite
    edited 14 July 2010 at 9:10AM
    Can anyone beat this quote?

    The Quote itself: £360pp
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    The Holiday Dates: 29/07/10-05/08/10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Panorama Studios & Apartments, Stalis, Crete
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No, includes transfers

    Many thanks
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Del

    manicdeb wrote: »
    Can anyone beat this quote?

    The Quote itself: £360pp
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    The Holiday Dates: 29/07/10-05/08/10
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Panorama Studios & Apartments
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No, includes transfers

    Many thanks
    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.
  • TBeckett100
    TBeckett100 Posts: 4,732 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Cashback Cashier
    Hi there, can anoyone beat this
    The Quote itself: £1474 total
    Who the quote is from:
    Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: 19/09/2010-296/09/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults + 1 X 1YR OLD
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): HL Club Playa Blanca (2 BEDROOM BUNGLAOW)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No, includes transfers
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Del
    Hi there, can anoyone beat this
    The Quote itself: £1474 total
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: 19/09/2010-296/09/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults + 1 X 1YR OLD
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): HL Club Playa Blanca (2 BEDROOM BUNGLAOW)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No, includes transfers
    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.
  • I've got this quote, and am really keen on the look of the hotel, but am wondering if I could get the holiday cheaper?

    Thanks!
    • The Quote itself:£521 pp 7 nights all inclusive in Egypt (flying from Gatwick)
    • Who the quote is from: Low deposit holidays
    • Is there a booking fee:
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Three Corners Palmyra Hotel, Egypt
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 11th - 18th September
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): Two adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Three Corners Palmyra Hotel, Egypt
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: We'd like this hotel, but are flexible by a day or two. Would prefer flight back not to get into London too late.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Not as far as I know
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Del

    I've got this quote, and am really keen on the look of the hotel, but am wondering if I could get the holiday cheaper?

    Thanks!
    • The Quote itself:£521 pp 7 nights all inclusive in Egypt (flying from Gatwick)
    • Who the quote is from: Low deposit holidays
    • Is there a booking fee:
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Three Corners Palmyra Hotel, Egypt
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 11th - 18th September
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): Two adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Three Corners Palmyra Hotel, Egypt
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: We'd like this hotel, but are flexible by a day or two. Would prefer flight back not to get into London too late.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Not as far as I know
    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.
  • tranmererovers
    tranmererovers Posts: 2,313 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Wondered if anyone can beat this quote for me?

    The Quote itself:£513 pp including 15kg luggage pp and 5kg hand luggage pp

    Who the quote is from: Monarch

    Is there a booking fee: No, no charge for debit card payment either

    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch flight then Jupiter / Saturno hotel Alcudia, Majorca

    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester

    The Holiday Dates: 22/8 - 01/09 (10 nights)

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): Two adults 3 children (7, 5 and 3 years)

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Jupiter Saturno Family Room

    Thanks

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive


    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    It's easier to get forgiveness than to ask permission ;)
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    Wondered if anyone can beat this quote for me?

    The Quote itself:£513 pp including 15kg luggage pp and 5kg hand luggage pp

    Who the quote is from: Monarch

    Is there a booking fee: No, no charge for debit card payment either

    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch flight then Jupiter / Saturno hotel Alcudia, Majorca

    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester

    The Holiday Dates: 22/8 - 01/09 (10 nights)

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): Two adults 3 children (7, 5 and 3 years)

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Jupiter Saturno Family Room

    Thanks

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive


    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.
  • olgauk
    olgauk Posts: 9 Forumite
    edited 14 July 2010 at 4:18PM
    The Quote itself:£1856 per family (possible £15 quidco)

    Who the quote is from: First Choice

    Is there a booking fee: no charge for credit card payment

    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice, Tunisia, Hammamet Holiday Village Manor (Magic Life)
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham to Enfidha

    The Holiday Dates:24/06/2011 - 01/07/2011

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): Two adults 2 children (7 and 2 years), second family Two adults 2 children (7 and 3 years)

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Holiday Village Manor ( aka Magic Life Manor Imperial)

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive

    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • Any help with this holiday?

    The Quote itself: £699
    Who the quote is from: Travel Republic
    Is there a booking fee: not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Viking/The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    The Holiday Dates: 11/8/2010 until 18/8/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iris aparthotel, Afandou, Rhodes
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Is an in-flight meal included:no
    Cheers
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