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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • The Quote itself: £3343
    Who the quote is from: Thompson
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thompson
    The departure Airport/Post: Any Midlands
    The Holiday Dates: 24-Jul-08 - 07-Aug-08 14 nights ( 24-Jul-08 departure would be ideal )
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult, 2 kids aged 12 and 14
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu ClubHotel Tequila, Playacar, Mexico
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Lone parent on a budget, after any help to save money :) Thanks
  • saveapenny wrote: »
    If you are a travel agent ..see the agents code of conduct thread and amend your signature to state who you are :beer:

    Hi , I have deleated my posts as I work for Thomas Cook but i'm not sure if i'm allowed to advertise my ABTA number etc on this website?? I don't mind having a look when i'm in work and then PMing people if i can help??

    Thanks, i'll keep an eye on this forum and see if i can be of assistance!
  • NOW BOOKED - THANKS TO SAVEAPENNY AND FIONA FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LOOK!!

    Please can someone look at the following
    The Quote itself: £2660
    Who the quote is from: airtours and my travel offering the same price
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator. airtours?
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester or leeds bradford
    The Holiday Dates: 27th July to 10 th August 2008 14nts
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (4+9 plus one infant age 1
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iberostar Sah
    ra beach skanes Tunisia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Many thanks
  • I have been quoted £1751 for the following:
    Quote by Thomas Cook (includes online discount)
    2 Adults + 1 -12 year old
    Accommodation - Dunas Do Alvor complex(Alvor,Algarve)
    1 Bedroom
    Flight from Manchester
    14 nights (7 - 21 August 2008)
    I can get cheap flight from Blackpool but unable to get this accommodation.
    Many thanks

    Alternative holiday booked.
  • The Quote itself: £2410
    Who the quote is from: Kenwood Travel
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Atlantic and Renaissance Resort at Sea world
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 25/08/2008 -> 08/09/2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Renaissance Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • nej
    nej Posts: 1,526 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £2191.60
    Who the quote is from: British Airways website
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: BA
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 08/08/2008 -> 23/08/2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):4 (2 adults, 2 children - one 11, one 2)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): N/A Flights only
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A Flights only
    Any specific requirements: Direct flights only
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • The Quote itself: £665 per person
    Who the quote is from: Teletext Holidays website
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 8th-15th April 2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults (staying in one room please)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sol Cayo Guillermo
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Direct flights
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thankyou
  • The Quote itself: £1895 per person
    Who the quote is from: IslandEscapeHolidays website
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Dhonveli Beach & Spa
    The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates: 1/Mar/2008 - 12/Mar/2008 (10 nights at the resort)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dhonveli Beach & Spa
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Water Bungalow
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thankyou
  • scurr
    scurr Posts: 295 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1386.20
    Who the quote is from: Airtours Summer Sun
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airtours
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 8th-22nd July2008
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child age 10 - quote includes free child place (staying in one room please)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Apollon Aparthotel, Rethymnon, Crete
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    Any specific requirements: Direct flights
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • louisa1
    louisa1 Posts: 35 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts
    • The Quote itself: 479pp
    • Who the quote is from: teletext online/broadway travel
    • Is there a booking fee: 2.5% credit card/£1 debit card
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: broadway travel ltd
    • The departure Airport/Post: london gatwick (any in london area accepted)
    • The Holiday Dates: 5th June 2008 - 14 nights (preferaly june but can be any date from late may till november very latest)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults (age 21/20)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3*
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): room only
    • Any specific requirements: Nope
    • Is an in-flight meal included: dont know
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