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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • muddy
    muddy Posts: 42 Forumite
    • The Quote itself:£2551.60
    • Who the quote is from: Beat the brochure
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Unknown operator/Airline/ Hotel =
    Caravel Hotel, Sant'Agnello
    3rd Aug 2011 to 10th Aug 2011 (7 nights)
    1 x Half Board - Twin Bath or Shower Toilet Balcony/Terrace/Patio
    1 x Half Board - Twin Bath or Shower Toilet
    • The departure Airport/Post:
    Outbound Departs Stansted
    3rd Aug 2011, 12:35
    Arrives Amalfi Coast
    3rd Aug 2011, 16:20
    Inbound Departs Amalfi Coast
    10th Aug 2011, 10:40
    Arrives Stansted
    10th Aug 2011, 12:30
    • The Holiday Dates: 3rd August - 10th August 2011
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5, 2 adults, 3 children aged 14, 14, 11
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    Caravel Hotel, Sant'Agnello
    3rd Aug 2011 to 10th Aug 2011 (7 nights)
    1 x Half Board - Twin Bath or Shower Toilet Balcony/Terrace/Patio
    1 x Half Board - Twin Bath or Shower Toilet
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board
    • Any specific requirements: Car hire included in quote for

    Volkswagen Touran (or similar) - 4 Door - Manual - Aircon, Amalfi Coast (NAP) for 7 days
    Pickup on 3rd Aug 2011 at 16:20

    • Is an in-flight meal included: Unknown
  • Hi Emma

    I have sent you a pm

    regards

    Jamie
    emsaver wrote: »
    Hello folks, I'd really appreciate you help to get the best deal for my family a I
    • The Quote itself: £1,679.23
    • Who the quote is from: beachcollection .co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee:
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Family Suite - All inclusive
    • The departure Airport/Post: Leeds Bradford - Lanzarote
    • The Holiday Dates: Thu 17-Feb-2011 until Thu 24-Feb-2011
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child (age 5) 1 infant (age 1yr 11mths)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Iberostar Papagayo
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive Bronze
    • Any specific requirements: Includes Airport Transfers & 20 KG Baggage per person
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Thanks
    Emma
    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.
  • The Quote itself: £718.46
    Who the quote is from: on the beach
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 6-16 july 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child aged 3
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): laguna park 1
    The Board (self catering/half board etc) self catering
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • johnwey
    johnwey Posts: 262 Forumite
    looking for a multi flight next june / july

    just wondering if anyone can beat the price


    15th june london - new york ( morning flight )

    20th june new york - las vegas ( morning flight )

    25th june las vegas - cancun ( morning flight )

    3rd july cancun - london ( prefer afternoon flight )

    price I have is £933 person

    many thanks
  • Morning

    Grateful for your help in beating the quote I have received below:

    The Quote itself: £840.72
    Who the quote is from: Holiday Hypermarket
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: 7 nights at Hurghada Marriott
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 25 feb 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hurghada Marriott
    The Board (self catering/half board etc) self catering BB
    Any specific requirements: transfers & 15kg baggage
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • pixbon
    pixbon Posts: 17 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £698.40
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas cook
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomas cook, Hotel Princesa
    • The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    • The Holiday Dates: 05.03.11 - 12.03.11
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Princesa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Airport transfers
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Thanks
    • The Quote itself:£590PP
    • Is there a booking fee:Thomas Cook
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: JET2 and the hotel is the saturno
    • The departure Airport/Post: east midlands
    • The Holiday Dates:4th june
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Saturno
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:No
    • Is an in-flight meal included:No
    Please help me beat it
    Wins in 2013 - Tickets to Rockness Festival ~ Barclays ticket competition Norwich vs Southampton ~ 2X England vs Scotland Football tickets ~ 2X Norwich Vs Bury Tickets (Capital One)
  • HXDave
    HXDave Posts: 951 Forumite
    a.wallace,

    check your original thread.

    HXDave
    [FONT=&quot]I used to be a Travel Agent [/FONT]
    Used to be a travel agent for 23 Years, but now out of the industry. However I will help with what i can.
  • Hi there

    Sent you a pm

    regards

    Jamie
    Em_ster wrote: »
    Morning

    Grateful for your help in beating the quote I have received below:

    The Quote itself: £840.72
    Who the quote is from: Holiday Hypermarket
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: 7 nights at Hurghada Marriott
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 25 feb 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hurghada Marriott
    The Board (self catering/half board etc) self catering BB
    Any specific requirements: transfers & 15kg baggage
    Is an in-flight meal included: 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.
  • Hi there

    Sent you a pm

    regards

    Jamie
    • The Quote itself:£590PP
    • Is there a booking fee:Thomas Cook
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: JET2 and the hotel is the saturno
    • The departure Airport/Post: east midlands
    • The Holiday Dates:4th june
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Saturno
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:No
    • Is an in-flight meal included:No
    Please help me beat it
    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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