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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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

    Del

    Malta help please (any resort) - all the 4* seem to get 2* reviews and the 5* have silly price tags! Below is the best i've found.

    The Quote itself: £853. (for both adults) it's quoted less but i had to add transfers/baggage allowance
    who the quote is from: 118travel
    departure Airport/Post: edinburgh (will also be happy with glasgow or newcastle)
    The Holiday Dates: 22-29 sept (any 7 nights between 18/09/10-03/10/10 is good)
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel Pergola Club Hotel & Spa (will considerbasically anything that gets 4+ on trip advisor)
    The Board: b&b but anything considered
    Any specific requirements: Sea View/pool/gym

    Thankyou!!
    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 there

    Sent you a PM

    regards

    Jamie
    The Quote itself: £1,507.22 incl flights, hotel and car hire
    Who the quote is from: Expedia
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Virgin Atlantic

    The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
    Holiday Destination : Dubai
    The Holiday Dates: 2 Sept for 4 nights, returning 7 Sept
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 children (ages 4 and 1)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): XCLUSIVE Hotel Apartments
    Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    NB: We don't really need the car hire and would happily trade this for meals included or excursions included.
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are U7416 (TTA) and T7334 (ATOL). MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • ORLANDO flights. hi can anyone tell us which people to go with to orlando. The family want to visit harry potter world. we have seen flights from £500 - £700. we are looking to go for a week
    half term - 9th april or 28th may or middle of july through to august dates.

    thanks guys
  • Hi there

    I have sent you a PM

    regards

    Jamie
    ORLANDO flights. hi can anyone tell us which people to go with to orlando. The family want to visit harry potter world. we have seen flights from £500 - £700. we are looking to go for a week
    half term - 9th april or 28th may or middle of july through to august dates.

    thanks guys
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are U7416 (TTA) and T7334 (ATOL). MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • The Quote itself: £ 1,746.
    Who the quote is from: just a holiday company
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: melia cayo coco

    The departure Airport/Post: london gatwick
    Holiday Destination : cuba caya coco
    The Holiday Dates:16/11/10 for 14nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): melia cayo coco
    Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    we also love the hotel playa pesquero,

    we are a bit flexable with the dates we have from the 15th of nov to 2nd of dec 10 to fit 14 nights to cuba. we would be looking for about £1500 for both of us. we are flexable with airports as we are from the north of scotland and will travel where ever in the uk. many thanks
  • The Quote itself: £618.60.
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Citalia/BA/Il Castelletto

    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick to Pisa (Outbound 19.10 - 22.20 Return 23.05 - 00.15)
    Holiday Destination : Tuscany
    The Holiday Dates: 18/09/2010 for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Apartment Salvia in Il Castelletto Villa
    Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    We also need car hire, which I've found for £125 so if you can offer the above plus car hire for less than £744 I'd be interested.
    Would also consider paying a bit more for a flight which doesn't get in to Pisa so late.

    Many thanks
    Debts in April 07 = £12,547.61 Debts in Aug 08 = £0
    I'm debt free! Woohoo!
    DFW Member # 476 Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts!
  • Another holiday, if you can help!
    The Quote itself: £619.65 pp plus local taxes
    Who the quote is from: Expedia
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: KLM/Distrikt Hotel

    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow to JFK (Outbound 12.50-17.20 Return 18.00-07.05)
    Holiday Destination : New York
    The Holiday Dates: 04/11/2010 for 4 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults (sharing 1 room)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Distrikt Hotel - 1 room with 2 double beds
    Board (self catering/half board etc): No breakfast included.
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Many thanks
    Debts in April 07 = £12,547.61 Debts in Aug 08 = £0
    I'm debt free! Woohoo!
    DFW Member # 476 Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts!
  • Matilda33
    Matilda33 Posts: 31 Forumite
    edited 24 August 2010 at 2:47PM
    My best price is £2378 Internet
    No booking fee
    Date 16/04/11 7 days All Inclusive
    East Midlands to fuertaventura
    2 adults + 2 children (13 and 15)
    to Riu Olivia Beach Corralejo
    Includesin flight meal, transfers and 20k luggage

    Any improvement on this price please?

    Seems this was a good price as no one could beat it.

    Holiday now booked at the price above with Direct holidays plus 2% cashback via quidco
  • oneilly
    oneilly Posts: 44 Forumite
    Hi All,
    Florida
    Mid July 2011
    Been quoted £750 flights
    Villa with Pool £650 per week

    Can you beat it?
  • Hi there

    I have sent you a pm

    regards

    Jamie
    The Quote itself: £618.60.
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Citalia/BA/Il Castelletto
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick to Pisa (Outbound 19.10 - 22.20 Return 23.05 - 00.15)
    Holiday Destination : Tuscany
    The Holiday Dates: 18/09/2010 for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Apartment Salvia in Il Castelletto Villa
    Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    We also need car hire, which I've found for £125 so if you can offer the above plus car hire for less than £744 I'd be interested.
    Would also consider paying a bit more for a flight which doesn't get in to Pisa so late.

    Many thanks
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are U7416 (TTA) and T7334 (ATOL). MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
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