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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Jockanory
    Jockanory Posts: 138 Forumite
    Hi,
    I would be interested to see if anybody can beat this quote?

    • The Quote itself: £2032
    • Who the quote is from: Sunshine holidays.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Iberostar Jardin Del Sol in Santa Ponsa Majorica
    • 4* Hotel.
    • The departure Airport/Post: Bristol with Easyjet
    • The Holiday Dates: 20th August - 3rd September 2011
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 14 nights for 2 adults in a Junior Suite
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    • Any specific requirements: Non smoking room with balcony as high up as possible.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    • Price includes parking in the Silver Zone at Bristol and Airport transfer by Coach from the Airport and return in Majorica.
  • MAEM
    MAEM Posts: 83 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: £1222.65 (minus 3.5% cashback on quidco)
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook Hotel Aguamarina Arenal Castell Menorca
    • The departure Airport/Post: Belfast international
    • The Holiday Dates: 23/5/11 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (age 4 and 2)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): As above
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: NO
    Please pm me if you can beat this quote, want to book asap
  • Hi Im looking for a cheap all inclusive ski trip from the 26th feb to 3rd march.
    For 2 people - double bed
    In France

    Thank you!
    B
  • DonnieH
    DonnieH Posts: 70 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: Been given quotes approx £3600 (flights plus 1 bed apt) £4600 mark (flights plus 2 bed apt)
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airline Jet2, Hotel is Internet searches
    The departure Airport/Post: Blackpool

    Holiday Destination : Alcudia, Majorca
    The Holiday Dates: 29th August for 14 nights.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 child (8 and 6 years old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Viva Sunrise

    he Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    Desperate to book this place but would like to see it cheaper. Please help if you can.
    Thanks
  • jackwooly
    jackwooly Posts: 122 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £2715.41 (7% Quidco on top)
    • Who the quote is from: Sunshine.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Balkan Airlines/Diamond Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Stansted
    • The Holiday Dates: 1st July for 7 nights (flexible a few days either side)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Diamond Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Luggage & transfers included in price
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Thanks!
    • The Quote itself: 1157.00
    • Who the quote is from: bookable holidays
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomas cook (i think)/hotel arena, corralejo
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 19th March 7 nights (could do 12th)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): hotel arena
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inc
    • Any specific requirements: 15kg luggage
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    dates are the most important aspect, can be flexible within canaries

    Thanks
    • The Quote itself: 870.72
    • Who the quote is from: travel republic
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomas cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 19th March 7 nights (could do 12th)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Broncemar Beach Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inc
    • Any specific requirements: 15kg luggage
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    • inc transfers
    thanks
  • Quoted £213
    Flight only from East Midlands to Larnaca
    5 June returning 19 June 2011
    No in flight meals
  • Don't know if anyone can help as its a long way off lol

    The Quote itself: £3,626.50
    Who the quote is from: virgin
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 22nd Feb 2012 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 3 kids (11, 7, 5)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Enclave Suites, International Drive, Orlando, Florida
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering + Breakfast Buffet
    Any specific requirements: kitchen
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • Can anyone beat the following quote please - want to book asap

    The Quote itself: 271 per person
    Who the quote is from: Travel supermarket
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: low cost hols
    The departure Airport/Post: ema can do man/birm
    The Holiday Dates: 14th April 2012, 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):las piramedes
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    resort and hotel doesn't matter
    can travel out pm 14th or anytime 15th/16th

    tia
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