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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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- The Quote itself: £913 for 1 person
- Who the quote is from: Thomson
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson flight, Sensatori resort, Mexico
- The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick Airport
- The Holiday Dates: Friday 21 May to 28 May
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sensatori Resort, Cancun
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
- Any specific requirements: No
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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- The Quote itself: £1762 + £24 for transfers = £1786, bags not included
- Who the quote is from: Holidaygems.co.uk
- Is there a booking fee: 2% cc or dc
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson flight, Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula, Sharm el Sheikh
- The departure Airport/Post: Bristol Airport
- The Holiday Dates: Friday 22 Apr to Fri 29 Apr
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids aged 7 & 5 yrs
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula or don't mind Concorde el Salam or any other decent hotel with similar tripadvisor reviews - The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
- Any specific requirements: 2 bags
- Is an in-flight meal included: No
Many thanks
MLCBe not so busy making a living that you forget to make a life0 -
That seems a little cheap to be honest
The flights alobe are £1428.00 without bags £1528.00 with bags on Thomsonfly
Have you spoken to holiday gems?
I would give them a call but i strongly suspect this isnt available
Thanks
DelMidLifeCrisis wrote: »- The Quote itself: £1762 + £24 for transfers = £1786, bags not included
- Who the quote is from: Holidaygems.co.uk
- Is there a booking fee: 2% cc or dc
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson flight, Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula, Sharm el Sheikh
- The departure Airport/Post: Bristol Airport
- The Holiday Dates: Friday 22 Apr to Fri 29 Apr
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids aged 7 & 5 yrs
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula or don't mind Concorde el Salam or any other decent hotel with similar tripadvisor reviews - The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
- Any specific requirements: 2 bags
- Is an in-flight meal included: No
Many thanks
MLCI 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.0 -
Thanks, I'd also researched the Thomson flights. Will give them a call as you have suggested.Be not so busy making a living that you forget to make a life0
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Disneyland Paris
- The Quote itself:1332
- Who the quote is from: Thomas cook
- Is there a booking fee: unsure
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: airfrance?
- The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow (would prefer edinburgh this just happened to be the cheapest option)
- The Holiday Dates: 12/10/11 - 16/10/11 (would prefer to leave on the 10th tho)
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child age 5, 1 infant aged 1
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sequoia Lodge
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): B & B
- Any specific requirements: none
- Is an in-flight meal included: unsure
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Hi
I'm a teacher so can't leave the country until Weds 20th July at the very earliest but I would like a flight either from Manc or London to Mexico City this summer for 3 weeks/ a month. My quote so far is this:
Heathrow - Mexico City Thurs 21st July
Mexico City - Heathrow Weds 17th August
£759.80 one person return, and it's indirect with Iberia and I found it on Travelsupermarket.
Thanks in advance,
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miss_spendaholic wrote: »Disneyland Paris
- The Quote itself:1332
- Who the quote is from: Thomas cook
- Is there a booking fee: unsure
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: airfrance?
- The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow (would prefer edinburgh this just happened to be the cheapest option)
- The Holiday Dates: 12/10/11 - 16/10/11 (would prefer to leave on the 10th tho)
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child age 5, 1 infant aged 1
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sequoia Lodge
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): B & B
- Any specific requirements: none
- Is an in-flight meal included: unsure
I have sent you a PM0 -
Dominican Republic. Does anyone know of a better deal or flying from birmingham/east midlands. ta
- The Quote itself: £1644
- Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
- Is there a booking fee: no
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
- The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
- The Holiday Dates: 28/05/2011 - 11/06/2011
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iberostar Costa Dorada
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
- Any specific requirements: None
- Is an in-flight meal included: yes
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Hi there
Grateful for any help you can offer with the following. Looking to book pronto
- The Quote itself: £938 for 2 people
- Who the quote is from: Direct Holidays
- Is there a booking fee: £5.95 for credit cards though would pay via visa debit
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Direct Holidays
- The departure Airport/Post: Leeds Bradford
- The Holiday Dates: Tuesday 6th Sept - 20th Sept
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marni Village
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
- Any specific requirements: Double rather twins if poss and new part of complex. Standard 15kgs baggage
- Is an in-flight meal included: No
0 - The Quote itself: £938 for 2 people
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Hi there,
I am looking to travel to Side Turkey in May or June. I am looking for 10-14 nights and am looking for a bargain.
I can fly from DSA, EMA, BHX, HUY, LBA, MAN I have found the following and am hoping that one of u can beat it?- The Quote itself: 847
- Who the quote is from: Sun Master
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sun MAster/ Sun City Apartments
- The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
- The Holiday Dates: 19/05/2011 14nights
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 3 kids 2-6-8 yrs
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sun City APartments
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
- Any specific requirements: must all be in one room transfers included
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