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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • lorna01
    lorna01 Posts: 126 Forumite
    ive been quoted £3299 for 14 nights at the hyatt regency waikikii , room only flying from glasgow to honalulu on the 5th aug -19th aug 2011
    can anyone beat that ?:p
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    lorna01 wrote: »
    ive been quoted £3299 for 14 nights at the hyatt regency waikikii , room only flying from glasgow to honalulu on the 5th aug -19th aug 2011
    can anyone beat that ?:p
    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 I am hoping some kind soul can beat this price - but deposit amount is also important as this operator is requiring 2/3rds of the price up front!

    Portugal
    16th August for 7 nights - we can travel anytime from 26th July to 18th August
    2 Adults + 3 Children aged 12, 11 &4
    Self Catering
    Old Village Apartments Vilamoura
    Price £1498 deposit £938
    Through Sunmaster!

    We like the look of these apartments and know of people who have stayed there so would like to stick to this - unless someone else can guarantee the standards of another place:eek:
  • alona1
    alona1 Posts: 292 Forumite
    Hiya, can anyone beat this? (Not fussy about dates in May/April)

    Agent: Thomas Cook
    Quote price: £520.00pp (based on 2 sharing, incl. tax, fuel transfers)
    Destination: Cayo Guillermo, Cuba
    Hotel: Sol Cayo Guillermo
    Departure Airport: Manchester
    Holiday Date: 19th - 26th May 2011
    Travellers: 2 Adults
    Board Basis: AI
    In flight meal included: Yes

    :beer:
  • We are also looking at Villa holidays. Don't care where it is, but it needs to sleep 2 Adults & 3 Children and have a private pool. Be within easy walking distance of restaurants and bars. Any 7 days from 26th July to 18th August 2011

    All for under £1500
  • guys for some reason i cant see your pm's ?
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi Amanda

    I received your email

    Looking for you now

    Thanks
    Del
    Hi I am hoping some kind soul can beat this price - but deposit amount is also important as this operator is requiring 2/3rds of the price up front!

    Portugal
    16th August for 7 nights - we can travel anytime from 26th July to 18th August
    2 Adults + 3 Children aged 12, 11 &4
    Self Catering
    Old Village Apartments Vilamoura
    Price £1498 deposit £938
    Through Sunmaster!

    We like the look of these apartments and know of people who have stayed there so would like to stick to this - unless someone else can guarantee the standards of another place:eek:
    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.
    • The Quote itself: £912.00
    • Who the quote is from: Low Cost Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 21st June
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sol Pelicanos Ocas
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Thanks!
  • Can anyone beat my quote for
    2 adults and 1 infant flying to Larnaca Cyprus from Manchester on 17 Oct 2010 for 7 nights. Staying all inclusive at the Macronissis holiday village. Have £960 quote from Olympic and Thomas Cook
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    surfbabe10 wrote: »
    Can anyone beat my quote for
    2 adults and 1 infant flying to Larnaca Cyprus from Manchester on 17 Oct 2010 for 7 nights. Staying all inclusive at the Macronissis holiday village. Have £960 quote from Olympic and 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.
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