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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Chrisca50
    Chrisca50 Posts: 1,592 Forumite
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    edited 13 February 2011 at 3:39PM
    Looking for 2 centre holiday for 30th wedding anniversary for beginning of September. 4 nights in Bellagio Las Vegas and then 10 nights in Mexico (or any carribean beach resort) Been given the following quote from First Choice for 7th September

    The Quote itself: approx £3600
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: Don't think so
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: BA flights, presume First Choice hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: LHR flying out, LGW return - prefer Gatwick both ways
    The Holiday Dates: 7th September
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Bellagio/Las Vegas - Barcelo Maya/Mexico (prefer quieter part, not Cancun)

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Looking forward to hearing from you out there
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    Chrisca50 wrote: »
    Looking for 2 centre holiday for 30th wedding anniversary for beginning of September. 4 nights in Bellagio Las Vegas and then 10 nights in Mexico (or any carribean beach resort) Been given the following quote from First Choice for 7th September

    The Quote itself: approx £3600
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: Don't think so
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: BA flights, presume First Choice hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: LHR flying out, LGW return - prefer Gatwick both ways
    The Holiday Dates: 7th September
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Bellagio/Las Vegas - Barcelo Maya/Mexico (prefer quieter part, not Cancun)

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Looking forward to hearing from you out there
    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.
  • eightpints wrote: »
    Can anyone beat this, or get something similar for the same/a bit more but with better accomodation. Anything considered really.

    The Quote itself: 2311

    Who the quote is from: travel city
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 11 nov 2011 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    2Kids. 7,5 infant 1
    The Hotel : Kissimmee champions world resort (however any considered).
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    Is an in-flight meal included:yes

    includes car hire.

    I am flexible on dates but need to be there before the 19th of november , and any airport within reason(i'm in the midlands).






    No help on this one? Must be a good price then:T, what about theme park tickets, anyone got the best price on those.

    thanks.:)
  • The Quote itself: £1025 per person
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick but any London will do
    The Holiday Dates: 19th september but we are flexible on any dates from 25th august to 29th september
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dreams La Romana
    14 nights

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    This is a very good price

    I would book it

    Del
    eightpints wrote: »
    No help on this one? Must be a good price then:T, what about theme park tickets, anyone got the best price on those.

    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.
  • ktlou696 wrote: »
    Hi, Can anybody beat this please.

    The Quote itself: £2,018 for two adults
    Who the quote is from: Direct Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Direct Holidays / Thomas Cook Airlines / Gran Bahia Principe, Riviera Maya, Mexico
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 10 Nov 2011 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel : Gran Bahia Principe, Riviera Maya. Similar would be considered
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thanks,
    Katie


    Hi,
    Can anybody do anything with this please? We are wanting to book asap, thanks
  • can anyone beat my quote with virgin 14 night caribbean cruise , 5 march 11, celebrity summit inside cabin flights from gatwick £1099.
  • The Quote itself: £2508
    Who the quote is from: Expedia
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Flights, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista, Orlando
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 2nd June 2011 - 15th June
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults & 2 kids ( 9 and 13)
    The Hotel : Wyndham Lake Buena Vista
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Breakfast inc.
    Is an in-flight meal included Yes

    Can anyone beat this price? Looking to book tomorrow (15th Feb)

    Thanks!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi

    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    The Quote itself: £2508
    Who the quote is from: Expedia
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Flights, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista, Orlando
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 2nd June 2011 - 15th June
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults & 2 kids ( 9 and 13)
    The Hotel : Wyndham Lake Buena Vista
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Breakfast inc.
    Is an in-flight meal included Yes

    Can anyone beat this price? Looking to book tomorrow (15th Feb)

    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.
  • The Quote itself: £2828 (for flight only - see accom below)
    Who the quote is from: Flythomascook.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook
    The departure Airport : Glasgow - Sanford Orlando
    The Holiday Dates: 2/8/11 - 16/8/11
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults & 1 kid ( 15)

    Separate booking for Villa

    The Hotel : Glenbrook 3 bed villa with pool - available with Monarch.co.uk £1158
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
    Is an in-flight meal included no
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