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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • d0nner
    d0nner Posts: 220 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture I won, I won, I won!
    • 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
    Transfers included, 20kg luggage,
  • laurap1981
    laurap1981 Posts: 76 Forumite
    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.
  • jeanod
    jeanod Posts: 295 Forumite
    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.
  • Darcy_1
    Darcy_1 Posts: 43 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    • 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.
    Thanks
    Darcy
  • 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
    :money:
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi

    I have sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    NewYorkCop 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
    :money:
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • zxcv784
    zxcv784 Posts: 72 Forumite
    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
    :)
  • alicecone
    alicecone Posts: 20 Forumite
    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!
  • SCOYA
    SCOYA Posts: 207 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    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.
  • 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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