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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Hi,
Can anyone beat this quote?
The Quote itself: £2,628
Who the quote is from: Direct Hols
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: 30th June (ish) 2012
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults & 1 x 4yr old
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Iberostar Costa Dorada
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: All inclusive
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes and transfers
I also have a quote from First Choice for the same hotel departing 27/6/12 for £3,020 (£3,590 premium).
Ideally I'd prefer to fly Premium with First Choice
Many thanks0 -
The Quote itself: 3892
Who the quote is from: P and o but same at iglu
Is there a booking fee :dont think so
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: P and O
The departure Airport/Post: Southampton
The Holiday Dates: 1/4/12 - 15/4/12
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 ( kids 6 and 11)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ship is Ventura
The Board (self catering/half board etc): full board
many thanks in advance for any help. first time donig this so hope it is in the right place
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DelThe Quote itself: 3892
Who the quote is from: P and o but same at iglu
Is there a booking fee :dont think so
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: P and O
The departure Airport/Post: Southampton
The Holiday Dates: 1/4/12 - 15/4/12
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 ( kids 6 and 11)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ship is Ventura
The Board (self catering/half board etc): full board
many thanks in advance for any help. first time donig this so hope it is in the right place
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.0 -
Hello, we are looking to book a holiday to China in sept 2012, we have found a 16 day tour through travelsphere.
The tour includes Shanghai, Suzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Visit to Panda Breeding Research Centre, 3 day Yangtze Gorges Cruise,Beijing and Great Wall of China
All accommodation, meals, flights and transfers are included and a tour guide is provided.- The Quote itself: £2321.50 per person (twin) or £2,670.50 per person (single)
- Who the quote is from: Travelsphere
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Travelsphere
- The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow
- The Holiday Dates: September 2012
- The number of people travelling (incl. kids ages): 5 adults, 3 single rooms 1 twin room
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Jade Sunshine or similar in Shanghai, the Le Gardens or Similar in Xian, the Mishan Lhasa in Chengdu, and the Rainbow Hotel or similar in Beijing.
- The Board (self catering/half board etc.): full board
- Any specific requirements: No
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Can anyone beat this quote?
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I'm going to try this again with new departure airport, as we've found it's a lot cheaper from Edinburgh.
The Quote itself: £2347 for all of us
Who the quote is from: ulookubook
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh
The Holiday Dates: August 2nd 2011
The number of people travelling (incl. kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (aged 3 and 6)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Pollentia Club Resort, 4* (chosen based on excellent tripadvisor reviews, looks good on site but mainly - kids club will take our 3 year old)
The Board (self catering/half board etc.): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: not sure
N.B 10 days (which I would certainly prefer) is £3105. If anyone can significantly beat that, even better!0 -
Is anyone able to beat this quote for our honeymoon?
The Quote itself: £6213
Who the quote is from: Purple Travel found via Teletext Holidays
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice - Veligandu Island Resort
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 13/05/12 - 27/05/12
The number of people travelling (incl. kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Veligandu Island Resort - Water or Beach Villa with Jacuzzi (both upgrades cost the same)
The Board (self catering/half board etc.): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: Includes honeymoon flowers and fruit platter
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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DelTerracotta wrote: »Hello, we are looking to book a holiday to China in sept 2012, we have found a 16 day tour through travelsphere.
The tour includes Shanghai, Suzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Visit to Panda Breeding Research Centre, 3 day Yangtze Gorges Cruise,Beijing and Great Wall of China
All accommodation, meals, flights and transfers are included and a tour guide is provided.- The Quote itself: £2321.50 per person (twin) or £2,670.50 per person (single)
- Who the quote is from: Travelsphere
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Travelsphere
- The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow
- The Holiday Dates: September 2012
- The number of people travelling (incl. kids ages): 5 adults, 3 single rooms 1 twin room
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Jade Sunshine or similar in Shanghai, the Le Gardens or Similar in Xian, the Mishan Lhasa in Chengdu, and the Rainbow Hotel or similar in Beijing.
- The Board (self catering/half board etc.): full board
- Any specific requirements: No
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Can anyone beat this quote?
Thank youI 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 -
Salou, Costa Dorada
The Quote itself: £330 pp
Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
Is there a booking fee: Only if payed by credit card I think
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook/Thomas cook airlines
The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
The Holiday Dates: 10th of June 2012 (price for 9 nights)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults but might be 6
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Michelangelo 3*
The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/C
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: No
Pretty flexible with dates for most of june,would consider going somewhere else for under £350 for up to 10 nights. Age group is all 18-20.
ThanksFull Time Student
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Sent you a PM
Thanks
DelTerracotta wrote: »Hello, we are looking to book a holiday to China in sept 2012, we have found a 16 day tour through travelsphere.
The tour includes Shanghai, Suzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Visit to Panda Breeding Research Centre, 3 day Yangtze Gorges Cruise,Beijing and Great Wall of China
All accommodation, meals, flights and transfers are included and a tour guide is provided.- The Quote itself: £2321.50 per person (twin) or £2,670.50 per person (single)
- Who the quote is from: Travelsphere
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Travelsphere
- The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow
- The Holiday Dates: September 2012
- The number of people travelling (incl. kids ages): 5 adults, 3 single rooms 1 twin room
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Jade Sunshine or similar in Shanghai, the Le Gardens or Similar in Xian, the Mishan Lhasa in Chengdu, and the Rainbow Hotel or similar in Beijing.
- The Board (self catering/half board etc.): full board
- Any specific requirements: No
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Can anyone beat this quote?
Thank youI 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 -
The Quote itself: £3080
Who the quote is from: Kenwood Travel
Is there a booking fee: Only if payed by credit card
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Malaysian Airlines / Thomson
The departure Airport: London Heathrow
The Holiday Dates: 14th November 2011(price for 14 nights). Can also fly out 15th November
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali
The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes0
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