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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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    • The Quote itself: 1398.00
    • Who the quote is from: teletxt holidays (2bookahoilday)
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick but any uk airport
    • The Holiday Dates: 16.11.10-30.11.10
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): riu mambo
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    we are looking to go any time from 15.11.10 until 3.12.10 for 14 nights.
  • Hi can anyone beat this price from Thomas Cook direct on their website

    2 adults one child age 14
    7 nights all inclusive
    Ascos Beach, Cyprus Paphos

    departing Tue 05 Apr 11
    Room 1 - Twin room for maximum 3 people features, balcony
    Departs Glasgow on Tue 05 Apr 11 at 07:00
    Arrives Cyprus (Paphos) on Tue 05 Apr 11 at 13:50
    Departs Cyprus (Paphos) on Tue 12 Apr 11 at 14:50
    Arrives Glasgow on Tue 12 Apr 11 at 17:55
    Your holiday includes:

    • 3 Adults£1,602.00
    • 1 Extra Adult Reduction-£56.00
    • Online Discount-£154.80
    Total holiday price £1,391.20 Deposit due today £448.50

    Could fly from any Scotland or Newcastle but not Manchester
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hiya

    Its only Thomas Cook with the departures from Newcastle and Glasgow at reasonable prices

    You have got the best price there I would book it

    The flights from Newcastle are more than the Glasgow

    Del
    Doonhamer wrote: »
    Hi can anyone beat this price from Thomas Cook direct on their website

    2 adults one child age 14
    7 nights all inclusive
    Ascos Beach, Cyprus Paphos

    departing Tue 05 Apr 11
    Room 1 - Twin room for maximum 3 people features, balcony
    Departs Glasgow on Tue 05 Apr 11 at 07:00
    Arrives Cyprus (Paphos) on Tue 05 Apr 11 at 13:50
    Departs Cyprus (Paphos) on Tue 12 Apr 11 at 14:50
    Arrives Glasgow on Tue 12 Apr 11 at 17:55
    Your holiday includes:

    • 3 Adults£1,602.00
    • 1 Extra Adult Reduction-£56.00
    • Online Discount-£154.80
    Total holiday price £1,391.20 Deposit due today £448.50

    Could fly from any Scotland or Newcastle but not Manchester
    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.
  • Boohoo
    Boohoo Posts: 1,558 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I posted this last week but i never got a reply from anyone.
    I f you need any more info please ask.
    Vince


    Hello.
    I am after a hoiliday and have been looking around.

    Flying to Majorca.
    Has to be near to Palma.From Magaluf to Arenal and inbetween.
    Flying from Luton airport.
    Dates dep 10th October- 15th October any day from these.
    7 nights.
    3 adults.
    3 x hold baggage.
    Any airline.
    3 star and above.
    Any board considered.
    No meals.
    Special requirements are that i will need a 2 bedroom apartment or will have to have a twin room and a single room.
    Cheap as poss upto £200 per person.

    Thank you.
  • n6600
    n6600 Posts: 77 Forumite
    I am after a ski holiday (Fresher's Ski Week - 19-26 March 2011) and have no preference as to which country to ski so looking for the cheapest deal available.

    The Quote itself: ?
    Who the quote is from: ?
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ?
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick/Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates: 19-26 March 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ?
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): at least half board/ catered chalet
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes/No
    Extra: Free Tuition, Equipment and lift passes
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    Boohoo wrote: »
    I posted this last week but i never got a reply from anyone.
    I f you need any more info please ask.
    Vince


    Hello.
    I am after a hoiliday and have been looking around.

    Flying to Majorca.
    Has to be near to Palma.From Magaluf to Arenal and inbetween.
    Flying from Luton airport.
    Dates dep 10th October- 15th October any day from these.
    7 nights.
    3 adults.
    3 x hold baggage.
    Any airline.
    3 star and above.
    Any board considered.
    No meals.
    Special requirements are that i will need a 2 bedroom apartment or will have to have a twin room and a single room.
    Cheap as poss upto £200 per person.

    Thank you.
    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.
  • n6600
    n6600 Posts: 77 Forumite
    Below is the quote i received from thomson.co.uk/tuiski.com. I sent an email to thimson but tuiski.com replied with the following

    2 Seats from LGW Holiday CS 1003 For 7 Nights

    TOM4704 on SUN 20-MAR-11 Depart LGW 0650 Arrive TLS 0940
    Centre 1 20-MAR-11 Accom ST GOTHARD Resort ARINSAL
    7 Nights 1 x PB & PS WC HB HTL
    TOM4705 on SUN 27-MAR-11 Depart TLS 1055 Arrive LGW 1150



    2 Adults at 455.00 910.00
    2 Freshers' Week Lift 6 days at 0.00 0.00
    2 Freshers' Week Ski 6 days at 0.00 0.00
    2 Freshers' Week Ski 5 days at 0.00 0.00
    Total 910.00

    Can someone please beat this quote?
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    This quote is very good

    Del


    n6600 wrote: »
    Below is the quote i received from thomson.co.uk/tuiski.com. I sent an email to thimson but tuiski.com replied with the following

    2 Seats from LGW Holiday CS 1003 For 7 Nights

    TOM4704 on SUN 20-MAR-11 Depart LGW 0650 Arrive TLS 0940
    Centre 1 20-MAR-11 Accom ST GOTHARD Resort ARINSAL
    7 Nights 1 x PB & PS WC HB HTL
    TOM4705 on SUN 27-MAR-11 Depart TLS 1055 Arrive LGW 1150



    2 Adults at 455.00 910.00
    2 Freshers' Week Lift 6 days at 0.00 0.00
    2 Freshers' Week Ski 6 days at 0.00 0.00
    2 Freshers' Week Ski 5 days at 0.00 0.00
    Total 910.00

    Can someone please beat this quote?
    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.
  • Can you please beat my quote of £6200
    • The Quote itself: 6200
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: The departure Airport/Post: BHX
    • The Holiday Dates: 11 July 2011 for 2 weeks
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults & 2 children [8 & 5]
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sensatori Sharm, Egypt
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • Please beat my quote - below are the details!

    Thanks in advance.

    The Quote itself: £542. pp
    Who the quote is from: ticketstoindia.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: NA, Emirates, NA
    The departure Airport/Post:Manchester
    The Holiday Dates:6th Dec - 14th Jan (+/- 3 days)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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