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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Dellittlejaffa wrote: »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.0 -
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JamieMilky_Mocha wrote: »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.0 -
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.
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Jamiekindofaverage wrote: »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 guysI 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.0 -
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 thanks0 -
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 thanksDebts in April 07 = £12,547.61 Debts in Aug 08 = £0I'm debt free! Woohoo!DFW Member # 476 Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts!0 -
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 thanksDebts in April 07 = £12,547.61 Debts in Aug 08 = £0I'm debt free! Woohoo!DFW Member # 476 Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts!0 -
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 quidco0 -
Hi All,
Florida
Mid July 2011
Been quoted £750 flights
Villa with Pool £650 per week
Can you beat it?0 -
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Jamienickelodeon wrote: »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 thanksI 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.0
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