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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • GILL635
    GILL635 Posts: 382 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can anyone beat either of these for me please ?????

    Just some background, I am on a really tight budget, so can bring the travel day forward a couple of days if it helps. I'd rather go direct with Virgin (the rest of the family is on this and I'm travelling as a suprise to my nephews!), but understand that they are not always the cheapest. These are the 2 best quotes I've had so far.

    I can also fly into Sanford if it's cheaper.

    Look forward to your replies !

    The Quote itself: £350
    Who the quote is from: Cheapest Flights.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: KLM / Martin Air
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester - Orlando International
    The Holiday Dates: 30th October - 13th October
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): None - Flight Only
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): None - Flight Only
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    The Quote itself: £389
    Who the quote is from: Cheapestflights.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Atlantic
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester - Orlando
    The Holiday Dates: 30th October - 13th November
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): None - Flight Only
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): None - Flight Only
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • Experience the white sand shifting around your toes as you relax on your 7 Days exotic and luxurious holiday in Phuket.

  • First time I have done this so not sure what a PM is or where to find it so make sure to explain. Going to book this late morning. Anyone out there can help?
    • The Quote itself: £1140
    • Who the quote is from: Thomsons
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/thomson
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 24/08/10 to 31/08/10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults/
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): pegasos
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AL
    • Any specific requirements: no
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
  • babyfruitella
    babyfruitella Posts: 983 Forumite
    edited 17 August 2010 at 7:54AM
    The Quote itself: £688 inc CC charge
    Who the quote is from: Alpha Rooms
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair
    The departure Airport/Post: Stanstead (can go from any london airport - must be in & out of same airport) to Lanzarote
    The Holiday Dates: 21/09/10 - 30/09/10 - Can go 20, 21 or 22, for 9 or 10 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Be Live Timanfaya Golf
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: no
    COMP WINS FOR HUBBY & I SINCE SEPTEMBER:
    2 £50 DOMINOS VOUCHERS, 13 PAIRS OF FOOTBALL TICKETS, MICROSOFT HOME EDTN, 2 PAIRS OF ALTON TOWERS TICKETS, 1 CASE OF PERCY PIGS, 1 PAIR OF LEATHER LADIES GLOVES, 4 COLLECTION 2000 PRODUCTS, PLAYSTATION 3 WITH FIFA 12, 5* HOTEL STAY IN LONDON, SEASON 6 OF SUPERNATURAL DVD, PERFECT PIZZA VOUCHER
  • hi all wondered if anyone could beat this quote for me

    The Quote itself: £1218 (with cc charge) (1169 going through quidco)
    Who the quote is from: alpharooms
    Is there a booking fee:
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: monarch/ los ficus - costa teguise, lanzarote
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    The Holiday Dates: april 8th - april 17th 2011 (9 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids 5 + 3
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): los ficus
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: not too far away from arrival airport
    Is an in-flight meal included no

    just need baggage for 2 people
    can also get 4% back by booking through quidco,
    dont really mind where we go in the canaries but really needs to be for these dates and all inclusive

    thankyou
  • Quote is for Universal's Hard Rock Hotel Florida with Thomson on 16th September 2010 for 2 weeks.
    • The Quote itself: £3,336
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: Don't think so ?
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson / Thomson Flight / Universal's Hard Rock Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick to Sanford FL
    • The Holiday Dates: 16th Spetember for 14 nights, return 30th September 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults / 2 Kids - age 13 and 9
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Universal's Hard Rock Hotel - Double Garden View Room for 4
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    • Any specific requirements: Seats together on flights both ways
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    • Includes Car : Car hire included
    Dates are flexible by a couple of weeks and can go around anytime between 16th September till 30th September.

    Thank you for your time.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    Quote is for Universal's Hard Rock Hotel Florida with Thomson on 16th September 2010 for 2 weeks.
    • The Quote itself: £3,336
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: Don't think so ?
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson / Thomson Flight / Universal's Hard Rock Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick to Sanford FL
    • The Holiday Dates: 16th Spetember for 14 nights, return 30th September 2010
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults / 2 Kids - age 13 and 9
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Universal's Hard Rock Hotel - Double Garden View Room for 4
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    • Any specific requirements: Seats together on flights both ways
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    • Includes Car : Car hire included
    Dates are flexible by a couple of weeks and can go around anytime between 16th September till 30th September.

    Thank you for your time.
    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.
  • reliable65
    reliable65 Posts: 145 Forumite
    edited 17 August 2010 at 1:24PM
    Just got back from the Iberostar Punta Cana on Friday and

    Looking to go to Dominican Republic again

    4 Adults
    2 Rooms
    All Inclusive
    Fly from Manchester
    July 28th 2011 to August 12th 2011

    IBEROSTAR PUNTA CANA ( Cheapest with Diretholidays £4850) OR IBEROSTAR BAVARO (Cheapest with First choice £5650)

    Want to go with a safe company eg Thomas Cook , Thompsons etc

    Im happy to book the Iberostar Punta Cana at the price ive found but if i can get the Iberostar Bavaro for less than £5000 ill go with that
  • leew
    leew Posts: 738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £1,135.12
    Who the quote is from: Expedia
    Is there a booking fee: Don't think so
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Expedia - Virgin Flight - Econo Lodge Inn
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester to Orlando Mco FL
    The Holiday Dates: 20th November for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Econo Lodge Inn
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Includes Car : No

    I missed out when Virgin had a Sale on earlier this year - still kicking myself :mad: but still would like to go!

    Thanks.
  • makinprogress
    makinprogress Posts: 477 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 17 August 2010 at 2:14PM
    Hi. Any help to beat this quote would be much appreciated. (done in 3 sepatate sections as advised by Thomas Cook this was the best way to acheive discounts?!)

    The Quote itself: £2904
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Thomas Cook/ Hotel ODESSA
    The departure Airport/Post: Leeds Bradford
    The Holiday Dates: 01/06/2011 until 15/06/2011 (14 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 2 Children (11, 6)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel ODESSA
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    THE SECOND BOOKING.......
    The Quote itself: £1866
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Thomas Cook/Odessa
    The departure Airport/Post: Leeds Bradford
    The Holiday Dates: 01/06/2011 until 15/06/2011 (14 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ODESSA
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    AND THE THIRD & FINAL BOOKING.....

    The Quote itself: £1266
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Thomas Cook/ODESSA
    The departure Airport/Post: Leeds Bradford
    The Holiday Dates: 01/06/2011 until 15/06/2011 (14 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ODESSA
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Limited Mobility traveller, so a room near a lift would be welcomed!
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    Any replies would be much appreciated, Thank You in Advance!
    Edited to say Quidco not figured into these prices at the moment!
    makinprogress
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