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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: Yes0 -
Experience the white sand shifting around your toes as you relax on your 7 Days exotic and luxurious holiday in Phuket.
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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
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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: noCOMP 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 VOUCHER0 -
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
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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
Thank you for your time.0 -
Sent you a PM
Delrookeydooks wrote: »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
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.0 -
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 that0 -
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.0 -
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!makinprogress0
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