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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • razcalin
    razcalin Posts: 49 Forumite
    Hi All, I know its far away but could anyone beat this? All inclusive for 2 weeks in Kos in May 2012.

    • The Quote itself: £2313
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice /TA
    • The departure Airport/Post: Bristol / Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 26 May - 9 June 2012
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child (3 years old at time of travel)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Blue Lagoon Resort, Kos Town, Kos

    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: no
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Thanks in advance.
  • leaway
    leaway Posts: 3 Newbie
    Approx 2 weeks in Thailand (but dates / days flexible).


    • The Quote itself: £4160
    • Who the quote is from: Ethos



    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
    • The Holiday Dates: 14th Nov - 27th/28th Nov (must be after 12th Nov) Honeymoon (wedding 11/11/11)
      The number of people travelling 2 adults
    • The Hotel - Ariyasomvilla - Bangkok - B&B 3 nights (no preference on Hotel 4-5*
    • Layana - Koh Lanta - RO Garden Pavilion - 10 nights - MUST be Layana
    • Any specific requirements: Honeymoon
      Flights via Thai airways
    • Thanks in advance.
  • book_lover
    book_lover Posts: 70 Forumite
    Can anyone beat this quote? (we're not definitely travelling on these dates but seriously considering it):

    Aberdeen - Majorca flying on 23rd July, for 1 week
    Staying at Pollentia Club Resort on an all-inclusive basis
    ETA kids are 3 and 6

    Best quote I can find is £741 per person (there are 2 adults and 2 kids). I'd need it to be less than this, somewhat. These quotes are with travelsoon.com and ulookubook.com

    I can't get Thomas Cook website to come up with holidays flying from Aberdeen....

    Also pref. a travel company that we can pay some now, some later (as we have in the past with Thomas Cook).

    Many thanks!
  • Sale_Queen
    Sale_Queen Posts: 62 Forumite
    Hi all
    I'm so annoyed with myself! I got a great price with thomas cook for iberostar averroes in tunisia yasmine hammamet from manchester. It was only £3656 for 4 adults and 2 children age 5 and 2 for 24th July 2011 for 2 weeks all inclusive. By the time I had decided to book it, it had gone up and now it is £4596!!! Im not sure what to do and whether it will go back on offer!! I could kick myself! Anyone any ideas or advice?? Any Thomas cook employers know whether there is as good chance it will go down again?
    Thanks
  • Canny_Geordie
    Canny_Geordie Posts: 175 Forumite
    Hi Everyone
    • The Quote itself: £1650
    • Who the quote is from: E-bookers
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    • The Holiday Dates: 18th Sep 2011 (2 Adults & 1 infant (2 yrs old outbound and return)
    • The Hotel - 5* or high standard 4*
    • Albufeira or Vilamoura, Portugal
    • Any specific requirements: Wifes Birthday & Family Holiday
    • Thanks in advance.
  • sioban_2
    sioban_2 Posts: 177 Forumite
    A quote for Rhodes please - have found the best deal that I can on a 4 star which looks family friendly but would be willing to go elsewhere if we could get a good deal.

    The Quote itself: £1998
    Who the quote is from: On the Beach
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow to Rhodes
    The Holiday Dates: 13th - 28th July 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 2 kids ages 7 and 5
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Doreta Beach, Tholos, Rhodes
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Fully Inclusive, Superior Double/Twin with jacuzzi and sea view
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    We are flexible on dates.
  • greenface
    greenface Posts: 4,871 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Finding it difficult to get a decent quote for my parents in December they want to go to Goa on or around December 13th from Mankchester they are looking at The Empire Beach Resort Calangute returning 6 weeks later . Please advise best price is another hotel (ticolo) for £2760 total for two flying with Qatar.through Asda travel.
    :cool: hard as nails on the internet . wimp in the real world :cool:
  • dawnjess
    dawnjess Posts: 44 Forumite
    Hi I ve had a quote for £6700 for 2 adults 2 kids (13 and 7) flying 2/8/12 manchester to orlando for 3 weeks satying at wdw coronado with quick dining plan and 21 day ultimate disney ticket. whats your views please
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    dawnjess wrote: »
    Hi I ve had a quote for £6700 for 2 adults 2 kids (13 and 7) flying 2/8/12 manchester to orlando for 3 weeks satying at wdw coronado with quick dining plan and 21 day ultimate disney ticket. whats your views please
    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.
  • paulhr1976
    paulhr1976 Posts: 13 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1068
    the quote is from: co-op travel
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: airline confirmed at time of booking:
    The departure Airport/Post: birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 07/08/2011-14/08/2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults,
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): hotel cala tarida
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive

    Any specific requirements... first anniversary
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