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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

    pitsy79 wrote: »
    Hello, we are looking to stay at the above hotel for our honeymoon, and are trying to get the best quote possible! Whilst we are happy to splash out for a once in a lifetime holiday like this, we still want the best deal we can get!
    • The Quote itself: £4550
    • Who the quote is from: dream mauritius website
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Air Mauritius/Le Touessrok
    • The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
    • The Holiday Dates: 29/08/11-12/09/11 (can be flexible by a day or so)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Le Touessrok
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    • Any specific requirements: any honeymoon deals
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Thanks so much in advance!
    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.
  • Hello. This will be my first holiday :D
    Anyone know any better deals...
    • The Quote itself: £1431
    • Who the quote is from: 118 Travel.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Blue bay villas Doradas
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 30/04/2011 - 14/05/2011
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Blue Bay Villas Doradas
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: transfers (shared), baggage
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Thanks
  • grubby23
    grubby23 Posts: 289 Forumite
    Can anyone beat the following quote:

    Outbound Flight: London - Las Vegas 20/04/2011
    Inbound Flight: San Diego - London 03/05/2011
    Airline: does not matter, it only needs to be cheap

    It would be for 3 people travelling.

    At the moment, Expedia.co.uk gives us a quote of 515 per Person.

    Thanks so much for your help

  • Hi, please get in touch with me asap if you can beat this deal as I am going to be booking shortly
    • The Quote itself: £1096 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Fist Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 04/07/2011 - 18/11/2011
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Pestana Porto Santo Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: includes transfer
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    • The Quote itself: £399 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Viva
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sultan Garden Sharm el Sheik
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 05/02/2011 - 12/02/2011
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): As above
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: transfer optional dependent on price
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Hello

    Looking to go to Egypt in Feb but could do March or Jan if there is a good deal. There is 2 of us but possibly another 2 or 4 if affordable.

    We are open to any 5* all inclusive hotel but would be looking for something rated on Tripadvisor in the top 20. Flying from anywhere local ish to Leeds.

    Hope you can help

    Thanks
    Lisa
  • Hello,

    Can you beat the following quote -

    The Quote itself: £3134 per person
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin/United. Price includes return upgrade with Virgin.
    The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh
    The Holiday Dates: 21 June 2011 - 06 July 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Wynn/Adagio/Hyatt Regency/Holywood Roosevelt
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    Any specific requirements: Luxury as for honeymoon, direct filghts if possible.
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    This quote is for 2 nights in Vegas, 3 nights in San Fran, 8 nights in Hawaii and 1 night in LA. LA is not a requirement just in to accomodate return flight.


    Thank you very much,

    Lindsay.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi Lindsay

    I will work on this now and send you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    newbie04 wrote: »
    Hello,

    Can you beat the following quote -

    The Quote itself: £3134 per person
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin/United. Price includes return upgrade with Virgin.
    The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh
    The Holiday Dates: 21 June 2011 - 06 July 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Wynn/Adagio/Hyatt Regency/Holywood Roosevelt
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    Any specific requirements: Luxury as for honeymoon, direct filghts if possible.
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    This quote is for 2 nights in Vegas, 3 nights in San Fran, 8 nights in Hawaii and 1 night in LA. LA is not a requirement just in to accomodate return flight.


    Thank you very much,

    Lindsay.
    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.
  • abbecer
    abbecer Posts: 2,177 Forumite
    Hi my friend is looking for return flights Manchester to Sydney. Dates are outward 24th Feb return 12th Mar. Can be flexible a couple of days either side. Best prices so far are £880ish. Please get in touch if anyone can beat this. Many thanks.

    Rebecca
  • Hello,

    Can you beat the following quote for seven nights at the Samira Hotel, Kalkan, Turkey, for 2 adults, bed and breakfast. I am trying to arrange this as a surprise for my parents 25th wedding anniversary but don't have much money to play with so any help to reduce the cost would be greatly appreciated!

    The Quote itself: £308.32 per person
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook - Thomas Cook Airlines - Samira Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: Bristol - Dalaman
    The Holiday Dates: 04 July 2011 - 11 July 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Samira Hotel, Kalkan
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Bed and Breakfast
    Any specific requirements: Transfers included
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Thank you very much for any help you can provide,

    Kirsty
  • Stretlow
    Stretlow Posts: 49 Forumite
    Ive managed to find a Villa in Altinkum Turkey for £550 with a £45 cleaning bill at the end for two weeks from the 24/07/11.


    Anyone give me some better recommendations for accomodation, im open to anything....

    I already have flights

    Thanks in advance

    Stret
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