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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • samandmillie
    samandmillie Posts: 215 Forumite
    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 thanks
  • LizzyD
    LizzyD Posts: 29 Forumite
    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 :)
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    sent you a pm

    Thanks
    Del
    LizzyD wrote: »
    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 :)
    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.
  • Terracotta
    Terracotta Posts: 9 Forumite
    edited 29 May 2011 at 2:54PM
    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
    There is also a China Visa fee of £100 per person

    Can anyone beat this quote?


    Thank you
  • book_lover
    book_lover Posts: 70 Forumite
    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!
  • katini
    katini Posts: 197 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 30 May 2011 at 9:04AM
    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

    Thanks.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    Terracotta 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
    There is also a China Visa fee of £100 per person

    Can anyone beat this quote?


    Thank you
    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.
  • Marty21
    Marty21 Posts: 183 Forumite
    edited 30 May 2011 at 11:33AM
    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.

    Thanks
    Full Time Student
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    Terracotta 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
    There is also a China Visa fee of £100 per person

    Can anyone beat this quote?


    Thank you
    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.
  • carbal
    carbal Posts: 76 Forumite
    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: Yes
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