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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
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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!0 -
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 thanks0 -
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.0 -
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: Yes0 -
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: Yes0 -
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
Thankyou0 -
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
Thankyou0 -
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: Yes0 -
- 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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