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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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- The Quote itself: 2426 Total for 2 adults
- Who the quote is from: First Choice Online
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson airways flight Going out: Manchester,
Mon 29 Aug 2011 09:15 - Coming back: Cancun,
Thu 08 Sep 2011 15:45 - The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
- The Holiday Dates: 29/08/11 - 10 nights
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): El Dorado Royale, a spa resort by karisma, Riviera Maya, 5*
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
- Any specific requirements: Jacuzzi Junior Suite
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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The Quote itself: £1231
Who the quote is from: Sunwings Holidays
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Goc Tur Hotel
The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
The Holiday Dates: 20th July 2011 7 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 children (2&4) & 1 infant
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Goc Tur Hotel, Altinkum, Turkey
The Board (self catering/half board etc): bed & breakfast
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: No
This quote also included transfers and 20kg baggage for 2 x adults. We are flexible on where we go - not really bothered as long as its warm. Pref flying from Glasgow or Prestwick. Also flexible on dates - can travel end of July to beg Aug. Just looking for cheapest deal poss.
Thanks in advance for any help.0 -
Quote itself £2756
First Choice
Resort Red Sea Egypt
Who the quote is from: First Choice
The departure Airport Manchester
The Holiday Dates:18th August for 10 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 children 15 years and 6 years old & 1 infant
The Hotel Coral Sea Resort
The Board All Inc
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: No
Baggage 15kg.
Can anyone beat this quote. Thanks.0 -
- The Quote itself: £1578.15
- Who the quote is from: lowcostholidays.com
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Aerlingus
- The departure Airport/Post: Belfast
- The Holiday Dates: 9th Feb 2012-16th Feb 2012
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults & 2 kids (8&5)
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
- 4 Star Hotel Dream Villa Tagoro
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
- Any specific requirements: Don't mind if it is not that hotel but somewhere south of the island and walking distance to town with good reviews.
Darcy
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The Quote itself: £3260PP
Who the quote is from: Local Travel agent
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ?
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: 23/04/2012 to 08/05/2012
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Kuredu Island Resort ****
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Any specific requirements: Honeymoon extras, 'O' Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Is an in-flight meal included:?
Thanks,
Dan
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DelNewYorkCop wrote: »The Quote itself: £3260PP
Who the quote is from: Local Travel agent
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ?
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: 23/04/2012 to 08/05/2012
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Kuredu Island Resort ****
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Any specific requirements: Honeymoon extras, 'O' Jacuzzi Beach Villa
Is an in-flight meal included:?
Thanks,
Dan
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Honeymoon - Malaysia
The Quote itself: £4738.00
Who the quote is from: Premier Holidays
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: All Flights Malaysia Airlines (see below)
The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow
The Holiday Dates: 18/06/2012 to 01/07/2012
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
Park Royal Kuala Lumpur **** -2 nights - Room only
Flight from KL to Kota Kinabulu
Shangri-la Rasa Ria Resort ***** - 3 nights - B&B
Flight from Kota Kinabulu to Kuala Terengganu via KL
Tanjong Jara Resort ***** - 7 nights - B&B
(all airport transfers inc.)
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included:?
Would be great if this quote could be beaten - don't have to stick to the exact criteria above but want to spend time in KL, Borneo and on beach resort in east of Malaysia...
Thanks,
Matt
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Can you help? Looking for a holiday to treat my parents after my sister's wedding
The Quote itself: £1063.80 To Benidorm
Who the quote is from: Internet (travel republic)
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryan air
The departure Airport/Post: Liverpool
The Holiday Dates: 23rd October - 30th October
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mont Park Hotel
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full Board
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: No
Thank you so much!0 -
Quote via First Choice website:
£3300 - 2 people
Hotel: Gran Principe Bahia Cayo Laventado, Samana Peninsula
All Inclusive
Airport: London Gatwick/Puerto Plata
Transfers: Included
Tour Operator: Thomson/First Choice - Thomson Flight
In-flight meals: Included
Luggage: 20kg pp plus 5kg hand luggage
Dates: 25 July - 8 August 2012 (two weeks)
First Choice over the phone can only offer £3500 and Thomson £3762.
This is for our 15 wedding anniversary, so particularly want to be away for the 2 August.0 -
First Choice Holiday Village Mallorca
Quote: £2160
Who the quote is from: First Choice website
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle/Palma
The Holiday Dates: 30/09/11 - 7 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults and 2 kids (ages 3 and 5)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Holiday Village Viva, C'an Picafort
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Is an in-flight meal included: No
This was cheapest I could find and includes both kids free. We could be flexible on dates as long as late Sept/early Oct or even on destination as long as a family-focussed all inclusive.
I'd appreaciate any help.
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