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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Hi, i think i've found a pretty good deal already, but its always worth a try to better it!

    • The Quote itself:£1770 or £1826 (see hotel options below)
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 12th May to 26th May (14 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Barcelo Cayo Santa Maria Caribe or Melia las Dunas
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: 25kg Luggage each, resort transfers
    • Is an in-flight meal included:Yes
    Please let me know if you've found any better!

    Thanks
  • miken
    miken Posts: 246 Forumite
    Date: 20th Aug 2011
    Cruise To: Around Hawaii
    Ship: Norwegian's Pride of America
    Type of Accommodation: Inside or Balcony
    Nights: 7
    Reason: Honeymoon
    Best price from U.K. : £1300 (Balcony) with Cruise.co.uk

    Not had time yet to try other agents.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del
    miken wrote: »
    Date: 20th Aug 2011
    Cruise To: Around Hawaii
    Ship: Norwegian's Pride of America
    Type of Accommodation: Inside or Balcony
    Nights: 7
    Reason: Honeymoon
    Best price from U.K. : £1300 (Balcony) with Cruise.co.uk

    Not had time yet to try other agents.
    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 there,

    Just to let you know I posted something similar to yourself and Del got in touch with me. He was extremely helpful and managed to save us £800!

    Good luck!
  • miken
    miken Posts: 246 Forumite
    Not received any PM from you, please retry or let me have your details and I will contact you.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi

    I have sent you a PM again with details

    Thanks
    Del
    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.
  • kmmfc
    kmmfc Posts: 38 Forumite
    Hi
    Looking to see if anyone can beat the following price for a cruise:
    Date: 9th July 2011
    Cruise To: Inside Passage - Alaska
    Cruise Operator: Princess
    Ship: Golden Princess
    Type of Accommodation: Balcony
    Nights: 7
    Number of passengers: 2
    Reason: Honeymoon
    Best price from U.K. : £1176 per person (no flights) from Travelbag Cruise

    Please let me know if you can beat this price. Thanks for looking.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    kmmfc wrote: »
    Hi
    Looking to see if anyone can beat the following price for a cruise:
    Date: 9th July 2011
    Cruise To: Inside Passage - Alaska
    Cruise Operator: Princess
    Ship: Golden Princess
    Type of Accommodation: Balcony
    Nights: 7
    Number of passengers: 2
    Reason: Honeymoon
    Best price from U.K. : £1176 per person (no flights) from Travelbag Cruise

    Please let me know if you can beat this price. Thanks for looking.
    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.
  • pKaTz
    pKaTz Posts: 256 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi.
    I will be going to India.
    Travelling From BHX to ATQ
    Out - 25/2/2011
    In - 19/3/2011
    3 Adults, 1 Child Aged 2 [DOB 26/03/2008]
    Best Price I have found is Southall Travel at £2015 all in. With Mahan Air

    Can any one recommend any other flight checkers??,
  • AGooner_2
    AGooner_2 Posts: 3 Newbie
    edited 26 December 2010 at 11:26AM
    National Parks, Grand Canyon and & little Big Horn Escorted Tour.
    Escorted coach tour, days and hotels are as below.

    16 days 1 Adult

    Departing Wednesday 11 May 2011 from London (Heathrow)
    Returning Wednesday 25 May 2011 to London (Heathrow)

    Accommodation

    Rapid City Quality Inn Rapid City - 1 x JY Standard Room
    Sheridan Center Best Western - 1 x JY Standard Room
    Buffalo Bill Village Resort Holiday Inn Cody 1 x JY Standard Room
    West Yellowstone Stage Coach Inn 1 x JY Standard Room
    Painted Buffalo Inn Jackson 1 x JY Standard Room
    Salt Lake City Downtown Marriott 1 x JY Standard Room
    Cortez Baymont Inn & Suites Cortez 1 x JY Standard Room
    Grand Canyon Plaza Resort 1 x JY Standard Room
    Parry Lodge Kanab 1 x JY Standard Room
    Las Vegas Stratosphere Hotel 1 x JY Standard Room

    Mandatory Options

    1 x Complimentary Executive Lounge £0.00
    1 x ATOL Protection (APC) £2.50
    1 x Executive Lounge £0.00

    Total Price £2361.50
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