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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • WelshLamb
    WelshLamb Posts: 835 Forumite
    Hi
    Can this quote be beaten?

    The Quote itself: £2120.15
    Who the quote is from: lowcostholidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 25/09/2010 - 5/10/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults/2 children (5,8)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gran Castillo, Lanzarote
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Transfer and baggage included in price. No travel insurance required in quote.

    thanks
    ;)
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    WelshLamb wrote: »
    Hi
    Can this quote be beaten?

    The Quote itself: £2120.15
    Who the quote is from: lowcostholidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 25/09/2010 - 5/10/2010
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults/2 children (5,8)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gran Castillo, Lanzarote
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Transfer and baggage included in price. No travel insurance required in quote.

    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.
  • GILL635
    GILL635 Posts: 382 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can anyone help ??? I'm getting desperate to book !
    GILL635 wrote: »
    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
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi Gill

    If you dont get a reply then nobody can beat it

    Del
    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.
  • GILL635
    GILL635 Posts: 382 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks Del !

    I am wanting to book, but what do you think about late deals ? Am I likely to get anything cheap if I wait until say, a week or 2 before ?

    x
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Just wanting one seat I would say yes, if you will fly with thomson or thomas cook
    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.
  • blondette31
    blondette31 Posts: 46 Forumite
    edited 17 August 2010 at 10:17PM
    Hi there was just wondering if anyone could beat the current quote that we have received?

    The Quote itself: £4,220.00
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/PolynesiaHotel Benalmadena
    The departure Airport/Post: Belfast - Malaga (Costa Del Sol)
    The Holiday Dates: 26th June 2011 - 03 July 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 8 (4 adults) 3 children ages at time (8 yrs, 7 yrs and 3 yrs) and one infant aged 1 yr)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Polynesia Belnamadena Costa Del Sol
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Many thanks in advance to anyone who may be able to help.
    Money Saving Mummy to three little monkeys
    :hello::j :hello:
    It might not make sense right now but everything happens for a reason and down the line you always see why ;)
  • fixx
    fixx Posts: 792 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Can anyone beat this?
    • The Quote itself: £555 per person - £1110 total
    • Who the quote is from: Qwerty travel (can book flights and hotel myself for £591 direct pp)
    • Is there a booking fee: 2.5% cc fee, 1% debit card fee
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: airline unknown, but I priced easyjet flights, Hotel: Mitsis Faliraki Beach Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick - Rhodes
    • The Holiday Dates: departing Saturday 18th Sept, returning Sat (night) 25th Sept. Would consider Sunday return.
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mitsis Faliraki Beach Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Twin room
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no – not needed
    Transfers were not included in above quotes, but baggage is. Not bothered about a quote with transfers included, as taxis are cheap and abundant.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    edited 18 August 2010 at 3:14PM
    Beat the quote by loads!!!!

    Del


    fixx wrote: »
    Can anyone beat this?
    • The Quote itself: £555 per person - £1110 total
    • Who the quote is from: Qwerty travel (can book flights and hotel myself for £591 direct pp)
    • Is there a booking fee: 2.5% cc fee, 1% debit card fee
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: airline unknown, but I priced easyjet flights, Hotel: Mitsis Faliraki Beach Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick - Rhodes
    • The Holiday Dates: departing Saturday 18th Sept, returning Sat (night) 25th Sept. Would consider Sunday return.
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mitsis Faliraki Beach Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Twin room
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no – not needed
    Transfers were not included in above quotes, but baggage is. Not bothered about a quote with transfers included, as taxis are cheap and abundant.
    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.
  • Hi Please can someone help me with the below, any advice on how to make it cheaper would be appreciated also.

    Holiday with- Alpha rooms
    quote- £197 pp
    1week in Gran Canaria
    Las Salamones Hotel
    15th- 22nd September
    4 people going
    Flights, baggage & accom in price, no transfers as these are not needed.

    We dont mind leaving between 13th-16th

    Thank you

    Tim
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