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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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    • The Quote itself: £576
    • Who the quote is from: portland holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: nope
    • The Tour Operator: its with thomas cook and staying at the flamingo oasis
    • The departure Airport: birmingham at 15.40
    • The Holiday Dates: has to be on the 1st of march 2008
    • The number of people travelling : 2
    • The Hotel flamingo oasis
    • The Board : all inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: has to be this hotel and leaving from birmingham on the 1st march 2008
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes and insurance
    please can someone beat this quote if they do will be happy to book there and then well go to what ever travel agents thanx andy xx
  • Hi Can anyone help?

    I am wanting to get married in the Dominican Republic in Nov 2009. There is a party of 26 adults and 4 children ages 3,5,6,9. I will go anytime in Nov 2009 but have been quoted for 06/11/2009. I need prices for Me&Groom 14 nights and guests need prices for 10&7nights. The quote I have had for two adults travelling economy for 14 nights is as follows:
    The Quote itself: £4095
    Who the quote is from: Harveyworldtravel
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ThomasCook
    The departure Airport/Post: Any London
    The Holiday Dates: 06/11/2009-20/11/2009 14 nights(Guests will need prices for 10&7nights departing on 06/11/2009)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults,(plus 24 adults & 4 Kids 3,5,6,9)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): The Moon Palace Golf,Spa & Casino Resort in Dominican Republic
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AllInclusive
    Any specific requirements: I am getting married out there so will need to know all the finer details of the packages they do.
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Can any body help me?
  • eevie
    eevie Posts: 136 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £503.60
    • Who the quote is from: BMI website
    • Is there a booking fee: don't think so
    • The /Airline/: BMI
    • The departure Airport: manchester to Either San Francisco or Los angeles (same price quoted ), or Las Vegas at £518
    • The Holiday Dates: 8 july - 29 July
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5 adults
    • Is an in-flight meal included: unsure
    Many thanks for looking
  • Funkymum
    Funkymum Posts: 234 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £499
    Who the quote is from: Southall travel
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Gulf Air
    The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow to Phuket
    The Holiday Dates: 15th March (Can leave 15th must be back on 24th)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): N/A can find a cheap hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A
    Any specific requirements: Flight only. (This one has 2 changes)
    Is an in-flight meal included: Probably

    Will need flight & hotel at Patong beach if cheap enough but we can find a hotel for around £19 per night.
    Thanks
    • The Quote itself: 5742
    • Who the quote is from: Travel2Travel
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Quote doesn't name airline
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester/Orlando/NYC
    • The Holiday Dates: 26 July - 9 August
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2a, 3c (7,6,4)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): S/c
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): s/c
    • Any specific requirements: Quote includes 1 week intermediate car hire in Florida, I week villa Anna Maria Island, Florida, 1 week Radio City Aparthotel NYC
    • Is an in-flight meal included: I presume so
    Many thanks for any help - sorry its such a complicated one!
  • Had this quote for a break in Sharm el Sheikh
    • The Quote itself: £4191
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice (LTI Grand Azure)
    • The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates: 24 July 2008 for 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (15 and 11)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): LTI Grand Azure
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: n/a
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thanks in advance
  • marcbeth
    marcbeth Posts: 32 Forumite
    Had this quote for a 2 weeks in alcudia.
    • The Quote itself: £2650
    • Who the quote is from: Thomsons
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Thomsons
    • The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    • The Holiday Dates: 19 July 2008 for 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (13 and 8)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Delfin azul hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    • Any specific requirements: n/a
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    • Thanks in advance
    • Can travel as late as 20th july or as early as 17th.
  • chooby_2
    chooby_2 Posts: 15 Forumite
    Hi please can you help me beat this quote - we are completely flexible on departure dates through the first half of August up to 18th.

    The Quote itself: £9416 (£9378 if go 31st July)
    Who the quote is from: Virgin
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Virgin /virgin/coyaba beach resort
    The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 7th August 2008 14nts
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults 4 kids (2+7, 5+7) (two parties of 2 adults and 2 children)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Coyaba Beach resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive - Superior Collection Room
    Any specific requirements: direct flights virgin or BA
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • pmcx9
    pmcx9 Posts: 169 Forumite
    Hi,

    2 women, 3 kids
    already booked flights to Majorca arriving 28th July for 7 nights. We want a Hotel or apartment with access to swimming pool very close to the beach in Puerto de Pollenca. We have found the Bahia de Pollensa aparthotel for £744 with www.find-rooms.com. Can anyone beat that please or offer an alternative in this area?



    The Quote itself: £744
    Who the quote is from: find-rooms.com
    Is there a booking fee: no
    no flight. just hotel
    The Holiday Dates: 28/7/08 - 4/-8/08
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 5 - 2 adults, 3 kids aged 9,15,15
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Bahia de Pollensa
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    Any specific requirements: none
    Is an in-flight meal included: n/a
    thanks
  • Hi,

    Quote for Tasmaria Hotel in Paphos Cyprus.
    Flexible on departure dates up to 8th of June although would like to stay at the Tasmaria.

    The Quote itself: £671
    Who the quote is from: ThomasCook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:ThomasCook/ThomasCook/Tasmaria
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 3rd June 2008 7nts
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Tasmaria
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: no
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