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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Empty_pockets
    Empty_pockets Posts: 1,068 Forumite
    edited 18 January 2011 at 12:09PM
    The Quote itself: £539pp

    Who the quote is from:
    Travelsoon.com

    Is there a booking fee:
    No

    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    Monarch - Sultan Gardens

    The departure Airport/Post:
    Manchester

    The Holiday Dates:
    Sun 13th Feb - Sun 20th Feb (flexible dep 12-15th)

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):
    2 adults

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    Sultan Gardens Sharm - (flexible for similar)

    The Board (self catering/half board etc):
    All inc

    Any specific requirements:
    No transfers required - Hotel provides

    Is an in-flight meal included:
    No

    Thanks.
  • The Quote itself: £958.98 (this includes £20 January sale discount)
    Who the quote is from: lowcostholidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: Not that I can see
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch flights
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester to Tenerife South
    The Holiday Dates: 12th June to 21st June (9 nights) (We could travel on the 13th but not the 11th)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Las Aguilas Puerto de La Cruz
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: this is without transfers as we are also looking at car hire
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Thank you very much for your help :)

  • Can someone please see if they can beat the quote below?

    The Quote itself: £873
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TC
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 21/06/11 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Pafian Park (Cyprus)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Thanks in advance for any help! :)
  • savelalot
    savelalot Posts: 5 Forumite
    edited 18 January 2011 at 5:43PM
    Can you beat this quote
    The quote:
    £440 2 Adults
    Quote from:Lowcost holidays
    Depature airport: Birmingham
    Thomson Flights
    Jan 20th- Jan 27
    Hotel Don Paco Castilla in Lanzarote
    Board:S/C


    Transfer: Not needed
    Thanks for any quotes or advice given
  • gally56
    gally56 Posts: 101 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: £594.00
    • Who the quote is from: https://www.ulookubook.com
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Luton
    • The Holiday Dates: 22nd JUly 2010 for 10 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): La Pinta
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Must fly from Luton Afternoon flights pref
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    • The Quote itself: £3082.50 (£3371 less £288.50 online disc)
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: debit card nil (credit card 2%) pay by debit then
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Hols / Virgin Atlantic / Sandals Whitehouse
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 15th March 2011 - 7 Nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sandals Whitehouse
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thanks in advance
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    fifth_ave wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £3082.50 (£3371 less £288.50 online disc)
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: debit card nil (credit card 2%) pay by debit then
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Hols / Virgin Atlantic / Sandals Whitehouse
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 15th March 2011 - 7 Nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sandals Whitehouse
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thanks 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.
  • avfc1982
    avfc1982 Posts: 104 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 19 January 2011 at 11:26AM
    • The Quote itself: £1138.40 for 2 adults flying direct to Havana, Cuba from London Gatwick (2% cashback via Quidco not inc in above price)
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Airlines and various other online searches
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Airlines
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: Sun 24th April -> Sun 8th May
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): N/A
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A
    • Any specific requirements: Direct flights only
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thanks
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi

    You wont get cheaper then the online Virgin Atlantic price

    I could only look at the holiday option for you, cant discount VA flight only when not taking any land product

    Thanks
    Del

    avfc1982 wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £1138.40 for 2 adults flying direct to Havana, Cuba from London Gatwick (2% cashback via Quidco not inc in above price)
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Airlines and various other online searches
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Airlines
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: Sun 24th April -> Sun 8th May
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): N/A
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A
    • Any specific requirements: Direct flights only
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thanks
    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.
  • avfc1982
    avfc1982 Posts: 104 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks Del,

    Was worth a try!

    We're going for the independent option once we arrive so not looking at a package.
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