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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    I shall throw the gauntlet down for someone to beat this quote:
    • The Quote itself: £2750
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin holidays/Virgin Atlantic/Bahama bay Resort
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 8th November 2011 for 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults, 1 kid (11)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4* Bahama Bay Resort,Lake Davenport,Kissimee
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    • Any specific requirements: Price includes 2 weeks car hire (insignia size/family size 4dr) and 14 day Disney ultimate ticket x 3
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes+Free Drinks
    Can Anyone beat this,would have to be a big saving as Virgin throw in extra's that others charge for,i.e kids eat free?
    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.
  • jqjjq
    jqjjq Posts: 21 Forumite
    Can anyone beat this?
    Thanks!

    • The Quote itself: £1942
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomson/Barcelo Costa Cancun (or £2070 for the Gran Caribe Real)
    • The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    • The Holiday Dates: 2nd July for 10nights (Barcelo) or 1st July for 11nights (Gran Caribe)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Barcelo Costa Cancun/Gran Caribe Real (or any other nice hotel - recommendations please?!)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: N/A
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • pink_princess
    pink_princess Posts: 13,581 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £2745
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: 2.5% for cc
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel Thomson/Thomson/RuiWaikki
    • The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    • The Holiday Dates:28th Feb 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
      ,3 children age 15,13,11
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: N/A
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Can any-one beat this?,we will be booking this tomorrow morning
    Life is short, smile while you still have teeth :D
  • stacey777
    stacey777 Posts: 182 Forumite
    Hi can anyone beat?

    The Quote itself: £2800
    Who the quote is from: Travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/ no flight just hotel. Anthelia iberostar costa Adeje Tenerife.
    The departure Airport/Post: Na
    The Holiday Dates: 26th June 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults, 2 kids 5+12
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Anthelia iberostar costa Adeje
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Na.
    Anyone
    Atkins started 26 Jan 09 so far lost 14lb 7lb to go
  • Hi can anyone beat this quote please:-

    The Quote itself: £930 pp (Total £1860)
    Who the quote is from: Thomson Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson /Thomson Airways?Michelangelo Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: Man to Nap
    The Holiday Dates: 4/7/11 - 15/7/11 (+/- 4 days)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Michelangelo Hotel Sorrento
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board (would prefer B & B
    Any specific requirements: 20kg luggage
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes


    We can be adaptable with flights within a few days. Preferably 10 or 11 night holidays. We would prefer b&b but HB is ok. We can fly from Man or Liverpool

    Many thanks
  • Em_ster
    Em_ster Posts: 31 Forumite
    edited 16 January 2011 at 5:36PM
    Hi, I'd be pleased for any help in beating the following:

    The Quote itself: £1866
    Who the quote is from: Direct Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/ Thomas Cook ?
    The departure Airport/Post: Man
    The Holiday Dates: 3 Sept 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 5* Gran Bahia Principe Tulum
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: 20kgs luggage, transfer, upgrade to Hacienda Club (if booked before 31/03/11)
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • minxtress
    minxtress Posts: 774 Forumite
    Sarahdol75 wrote: »
    Please could someone take a look at this?

    Best price so far: £1 760.66 then last night went up £1 814.66
    Who the quote is from: Low cost holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: low cost carrier
    The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
    Holiday Destination: Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
    The Holiday Dates: 10 August 2011 for 11 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 children
    The Hotel: Puerto Azul
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Transfers: Yes

    Thanks in advance

    Sent you a PM
  • minxtress
    minxtress Posts: 774 Forumite
    I would be really grateful if somebody can see if they can beat this quote. Many thanks

    Best price so far: £1637
    Who the quote is from: thomas cook (internet)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomas cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham (but would consider Gatwick)
    Holiday Destination: Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
    The Holiday Dates: 22nd August 2011 for 7 days
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 1 child (age 5)
    The Hotel: Istar Tiara Beach

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Transfers: Yes
    15kg luggage

    Hope this is OK. Thanks

    Hi
    I have sent you a PM
  • txa622
    txa622 Posts: 7 Forumite
    edited 16 January 2011 at 5:38PM
    Hi there,


    Can anyone beat this?
    • The Quote itself: £1896 (can get extra 3% off with cashback)
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin holidays/Virgin Atlantic/Fairfield Inn and Suites
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 16th April 2012 for 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fairfield Inn and Suites, International Drive
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    • Any specific requirements: Price includes 2 weeks car hire (economy 4 door) with highest insurance packing, including full tank of petrol and additional drivers aged 21-24
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes+Free Drinks
    It also includes a free meal at Planet Hollywood, and free night in airport hotel with 15 day's parking.

    Thanks :)
  • minxtress
    minxtress Posts: 774 Forumite
    anyone able to better this quote?

    5 nights at hotel santa fe disneyland paris from 14/03/11-19/03/11

    2 adults and a 2 year old

    bed and breakfast with free parking.

    quote is from expedia £327.81

    just hotel i will sort ferry and park tickets seperate.

    Sent you a PM
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