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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • the quote is £2,936.40 for 2 people with Air New Zealand
    Itineray Glasgow - Heathrow
    Heathrow -los Angeles - Auckland return
    Dates Dept. Sat 2nd April 2011
    Return Monday 18/4/11
    Economy class with skycouch london-Auckland & Auckland to London

    Travel Agent - Internet

    I want to travel Air New Zealand because of skycouch option
  • labhras
    labhras Posts: 94 Forumite
    Dublin to Las Vegas

    Hi I think this a good price can someone advise
    Dublin (DUB) to London (LGW) 21/02/11 08:40 - 10:00 Aer Lingus 232
    London (LGW) to Las Vegas (LAS) 21/02/11 11:20 - 14:05 Virgin Atlantic 43
    Las Vegas (LAS) to London (LGW) 28/02/11 16:35 - 10:35 Virgin Atlantic 44
    London (LGW) to Dublin (DUB) 01/03/11 14:50 - 16:10 Aer Lingus 243
    View your complete trip details
    Total*: £888.38

    still need to look at accommodation and would appreciate any suggestions
  • Thomson Cruise - Celebration. Egypt and the Holy Land
    2 Adults, 2 kids aged 12 and 14
    Sept 13th 2010 (Depart Edinburgh at 0700)
    Sept 20th 2010 (Depart Dalaman 14:15)
    Outside Cabin
    Full Board
    £2252

    This our first cruise and we'd also appreciate any helpful pointers......

    Thanks in advance.
  • haynat1
    haynat1 Posts: 12 Forumite
    Not set on specific quote as yet

    The Quote itself: average £1300
    Who the quote is from: various
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport/Post: Any Scotland pref Edinburgh
    Holiday Destination : canary islands or spain
    The Holiday Dates: flexible from 4th april 2011 + 7days
    Duration: 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (9 and 7)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included:
    Baggage and transfers:
  • Hi there

    Just sent you a PM

    regards

    Jamie
    Edin_City wrote: »
    Thomson Cruise - Celebration. Egypt and the Holy Land
    2 Adults, 2 kids aged 12 and 14
    Sept 13th 2010 (Depart Edinburgh at 0700)
    Sept 20th 2010 (Depart Dalaman 14:15)
    Outside Cabin
    Full Board
    £2252

    This our first cruise and we'd also appreciate any helpful pointers......

    Thanks in advance.
    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.
  • Hi there

    I have sent you a PM

    regards

    Jamie
    haynat1 wrote: »
    Not set on specific quote as yet

    The Quote itself: average £1300
    Who the quote is from: various
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport/Post: Any Scotland pref Edinburgh
    Holiday Destination : canary islands or spain
    The Holiday Dates: flexible from 4th april 2011 + 7days
    Duration: 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (9 and 7)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included:
    Baggage and transfers:
    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.
  • P&o cruise on board "aurora"
    31st july 2011 for 12 days
    sailing from southampton
    6 adults-3 inside cabins on deck d
    full board with £50 per person online spending
    free coach travel or free parking included
    quote = £1275 per person = £7650 total
    this is our first cruise so any advice would be appreciated.
    Thank you in advance
  • ggmf
    ggmf Posts: 819 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 30 August 2010 at 7:59AM
    Looking at the following:-

    The Quote itself: £1086.50 (Includes cc charges)
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    Holiday Destination: Fethiye, Turkey
    The Holiday Dates: 07/10/10 – 14/10/10 - 7 Nights
    Flights: Departs Gatwick 08:10, Arrives Dalaman 14:10, Departs Dalaman 15:10, Arrives Gatwick 17:35 (must have these flights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Letoonia, Fethiye
    Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Baggage and transfers: 15Kg each, Yes
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  • Hi there

    Sent you a pm

    regards

    Jamie
    marion53 wrote: »
    P&o cruise on board "aurora"
    31st july 2011 for 12 days
    sailing from southampton
    6 adults-3 inside cabins on deck d
    full board with £50 per person online spending
    free coach travel or free parking included
    quote = £1275 per person = £7650 total
    this is our first cruise so any advice would be appreciated.
    Thank you in advance
    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.
  • Hi there

    Sent you a pm

    regards

    Jamie
    ggmf wrote: »
    Looking at the following:-

    The Quote itself: £1086.50 (Includes cc charges)
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    Holiday Destination: Fethiye, Turkey
    The Holiday Dates: 07/10/10 – 14/10/10 - 7 Nights
    Flights: Departs Gatwick 08:10, Arrives Dalaman 14:10, Departs Dalaman 15:10, Arrives Gatwick 17:35 (must have these flights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Letoonia, Fethiye
    Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Baggage and transfers: 15Kg each, Yes
    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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