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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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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.)0 -
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!0 -
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.
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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.0 -
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:YES0 -
- 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
TIA
xA person is known by the company he keeps :beer:0 -
- 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
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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 ThanksI'm sure I went upstairs for some reason.0 -
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!0 -
- 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
TIA
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Has anyone had a chance to have a look at this.
Thanks
xA person is known by the company he keeps :beer:0
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