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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • danielley
    danielley Posts: 744 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 1 August 2011 at 11:41AM
    The Quote itself: £844
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomson Airways (Day Flights) / Eliso Studios & Apartments
    The departure Airport/Post: Friday 19th August
    The Holiday Dates: 7 nights
    The number of people travelling : 2 x adults
    The Hotel : Eliso Studios & Apartments
    The Board :self catering
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: no, although they are available for £30 total.

    Thanks in advance
  • 5th September for 7 nights (or 4 nights in brackets). 4 nights would be okay if the price was sufficiently cheaper, though 7 nights would be better.

    The Quote Itself:
    £236 pp (£185)
    Who the quote is from: Ola holidays (A1 Travel) via Teletext Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport: Leeds-Bradford
    The Holiday Dates: 5th September for 7 nights (4 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Airline: Ryanair (not specified at the time, but they're the only ones flying that day)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fuentepark Apartments
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Thanks :)
    • The Quote itself: £3650
    • Who the quote is from: telextext holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson flights / Roca Nivaria hotel, Playa Paraiso, Tenerife
    • The departure Airport/Post: Exter
    • The Holiday Dates: 16th August for 2 weeks
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Roca Nivaria
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inc
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Looking to book today, so any help very welcome!
    • The Quote itself:£5773
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Thomson, Lake Buena Vista Resort Village
    • The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    • The Holiday Dates: 27th May 2012 - 10th Jun 2012
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults 1 child age 11
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4*
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/C
    • Any specific requirements: 3 bed acc,not completely set on the accomodation. Includes fully inclusive minivan
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Any quotes would be much appreciated!

    Thanks, Jo
  • lynne1985
    lynne1985 Posts: 102 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can anyone beat this quote? Looking for flights only

    The Quote itself: £5565 (£265 pp)
    Who the quote is from: jet2.com
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 09/09/2012, 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 17 adults 4 children
    The destination: Paphos Cyprus
    Is an in-flight meal included: no
    price includes 22kg baggage per person

    thanks
  • smevans
    smevans Posts: 169 Forumite
    Can anyone beat this quote? All your help is really appreciated.thank you.

    The Quote itself: 2900
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 21.08.2012, 10 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Smugglers Cove
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): A/I
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    This is for our Honeymoon :heart:
  • The Quote itself: £3073
    Who the quote is from: SunMaster
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: None/Thomsons/ Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana
    The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle/Punta Cana
    The Holiday Dates: 13th August 2011 for 14 nts
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana (we are flexible for any well rated 5*)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No (but would be a bonus)

    Thank you
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    smevans wrote: »
    Can anyone beat this quote? All your help is really appreciated.thank you.

    The Quote itself: 2900
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 21.08.2012, 10 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Smugglers Cove
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): A/I
    Any specific requirements: no
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    This is for our Honeymoon :heart:
    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.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    jo21977 wrote: »
    • The Quote itself:£5773
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Thomson, Lake Buena Vista Resort Village
    • The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    • The Holiday Dates: 27th May 2012 - 10th Jun 2012
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults 1 child age 11
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4*
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): S/C
    • Any specific requirements: 3 bed acc,not completely set on the accomodation. Includes fully inclusive minivan
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Any quotes would be much appreciated!

    Thanks, Jo
    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.
  • kim_kat
    kim_kat Posts: 44 Forumite
    Crete

    The Quote itself: £1318
    Who the quote is from: Daioscoverholidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Aegean Airlines/ Gran Melia Hotel
    The departure Airport: Gatwick
    Holiday Dates: Dept 24th September for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):half
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Baggage Included: Yes
    Coach Transfer included: no
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