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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • CrashWire
    CrashWire Posts: 15 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £434 to New York
    Who the quote is from: Netflights
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Air Canada
    The departure Airport/Post: London
    The Holiday Dates: 21/6 to 13/7
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult
    Any specific requirements: Would like to customise flights to have longer connections.
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    (Fare base is LJXAXZ1 if it helps.)
  • The Quote itself: £2774 (includes pre-booked seats and 25kg luggage x2)
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson, Thomson Airways
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 19th August to 2nd September
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gran Bahia Principe Ambar, Dominican Republic, Punta Cana
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Would be interested to see if anyone can beat this!
  • robert1980
    robert1980 Posts: 66 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £2050
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook airlines
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    Holiday Destination : Riviera Maya Mexico
    The Holiday Dates: Mon 11th July 2011 for 14nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gran Bahia Principe
    Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Been looking for a Honeymoon for as cheap as possible with Mexico a preferred destination. We have a departure window between Mon 11th-Fri 15th if anything can be found cheaper than this for 5 star al inclusive inc transfers etc from Scotland then we would be most grateful.

    Thanks
  • magough
    magough Posts: 33 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    edited 16 June 2011 at 6:15PM
    Hi guys,

    Looking to book a week away to Ayia Napa in Cyprus ASAP.

    Have found a good quote.
    Can anyone beat it please?

    It includes 15 kg luggage each and transfers too.

    The Quote itself: £970
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 31st August for 1 week
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Napa Plaza
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Bed + breakfast
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Many thanks.
  • PUMPKIN
    PUMPKIN Posts: 28 Forumite
    edited 16 June 2011 at 10:31AM
    Hi was wondering if anyone can beat this.
    I want to go away somewhere warm for Christmas ive looked at alot of different places but finding it very expensive.
    Ive got a quote for gran canaria so can anyone beat this i am flexible to dates as long as i spend christmas away also i would consider a similar but different hotel of the same quality.

    The Quote itself:£2109.40
    Who the quote is from:TRAVEL REPUBLIC
    Is there a booking fee:NO
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:THOMSON
    The departure Airport/Post:MANCHESTER
    The Holiday Dates:21/12/11 - 28/12/11
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 ADULTS
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):CORDIAL MOGAN PLAYA HOTEL
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):HALF BOARD
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:YES
  • Labrisse
    Labrisse Posts: 70 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £744
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook/Thomas Cook/ Iberostar Solaria
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 1 - 8 Oct
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults (twin room)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4 star
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Would like to stay at Iberostar Solaria
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Am flexible with dates but would ideally like to be out on holiday for 5th Oct as celebrating birthday.

    TIA
    x
    A person is known by the company he keeps :beer:
  • paulhr1976
    paulhr1976 Posts: 13 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £919
    • Who the quote is from: onthe beach
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ramada liberty resort hotel, skanes beach, tunisia
    • The departure Airport/Post: gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 6th aug - 13th aug
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4*
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    can this be beaten? baggage and transfers are included
  • Mr_Forgetful
    Mr_Forgetful Posts: 127 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1108 per person (£3,323 total)
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick- Cancun
    The Holiday Dates: 01/06/2012 - 10 days
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 1 child (8 years old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Grand Palladium White Sands/Riviera Resort & Sap
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Can anyone beat this quote or is this the best I can hope for?

    Many Thanks
    I'm sure I went upstairs for some reason.
  • Whitters03
    Whitters03 Posts: 26 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1,039.60
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Stansted
    The Holiday Dates: 19 - 26 October 2011
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child aged 5, 1 infant age 8 months
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marlita Beach Hotel, Protaras, Cyprus
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Includes 15kg luggage and transfers.

    Thank You!
  • Labrisse
    Labrisse Posts: 70 Forumite
    Labrisse wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £744
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook/Thomas Cook/ Iberostar Solaria
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 1 - 8 Oct
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults (twin room)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4 star
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Would like to stay at Iberostar Solaria
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Am flexible with dates but would ideally like to be out on holiday for 5th Oct as celebrating birthday.

    TIA
    x

    Has anyone had a chance to have a look at this.

    Thanks

    x
    A person is known by the company he keeps :beer:
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