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  • andyd
    andyd Posts: 112 Forumite
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    Who the quote is from: Sovereign
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sovereign
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 10 Feb - 17 Feb 2012
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (10 and 8) 2 Rooms
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Kempinski - Soma Bay (Hurghada)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes and luggage and transfers included
    Price £4446
  • The Holiday Package: £2262
    Who the quote is from: firstchoice.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: First Choice
    Flights: Thomson, economy class

    The departure: Manchester to Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic
    The Holiday Dates: 20/5/12 to 27/5/12
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado
    The Board: All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Price is based on a Superior Junior Suite, would be interested to hear how much for a deluxe junior suite if it were available. Also, as it's a premier destination it incudes priority trasnfers if that makes much of difference(?)

    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Car hire: N/A

    Thank you kindly
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Thanks
    Del


    andyd wrote: »
    Who the quote is from: Sovereign
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sovereign
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 10 Feb - 17 Feb 2012
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (10 and 8) 2 Rooms
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Kempinski - Soma Bay (Hurghada)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes and luggage and transfers included
    Price £4446
    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.
  • joop123
    joop123 Posts: 260 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    hi looking for a bargain again...hoping to escape to florida again next august! Trying to find a bargain staying at disney

    This is what i can get from Kenwood travel

    dates 7/8/9 august 2012 for 14 -16 nights
    2 adults & two teens 13 & 15
    flexible on gatwick/manchester
    would like to stay ? OKW at disney ...need at least one bed apartment
    this quote is for 2 weeks at OKW, with DDP & $150 spending! It also includes 14 day passes for disney.

    Here goes....
    4 x Disney's Ultimate Tickets 2011 - 14 Day Adult @ £232= £928Upgrade to One Bedroom Villa, Room Only@ £678= £6782 x Youths@ £1424= £28492 x Adults@ £1499= £2997Total £7452

    thank you so much for anyones thoughts and time :0)
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Thanks
    Del

    joop123 wrote: »
    hi looking for a bargain again...hoping to escape to florida again next august! Trying to find a bargain staying at disney

    This is what i can get from Kenwood travel

    dates 7/8/9 august 2012 for 14 -16 nights
    2 adults & two teens 13 & 15
    flexible on gatwick/manchester
    would like to stay ? OKW at disney ...need at least one bed apartment
    this quote is for 2 weeks at OKW, with DDP & $150 spending! It also includes 14 day passes for disney.

    Here goes....
    4 x Disney's Ultimate Tickets 2011 - 14 Day Adult @ £232= £928Upgrade to One Bedroom Villa, Room Only@ £678= £6782 x Youths@ £1424= £28492 x Adults@ £1499= £2997Total £7452

    thank you so much for anyones thoughts and time :0)
    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.
  • Myself and my girlfriend have been looking for a cheap getaway and have found this following deal on icelolly.com and was wondering if someone can beat or better it :)

    5* Mitsis Blue Domes Exclusive Resort & Spa
    Kardamena, Greece
    Including flights from Manchester
    15th Oct, for 7 nights -
    All Inclusive
    Quote Ref: DD2368963
    £377 PP

    We would love to get the price down, if we can.
    Would also love to hear if you have a better price on a better hotel :D We would ideally like to fly from East Midlands or Birmingham :)
    We can only really fly on 15/10..maybe 16th if the return flight doesnt get back too late :)
    Thanks for your help.
    Jack.
    [EMAIL="jackpersse@hotmail.co.uk"]jackpersse@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL]
  • joop123
    joop123 Posts: 260 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    delwynshd wrote: »
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del
    thank you so much....we are over the moon! Thank you for your help:j
  • Hi I have been quoted £930 for 1 week departing 23 May from Bristol to Heraklion staying at Galaxy Villas Hersonissos flexible on dates around the same time but would like that accomodation. 2 bags only on the flight will do :)

    The Quote itself: £930
    Who the quote is from: broadway travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Easyjet? Galaxy Villas
    The departure Airport/Post: Bristol

    Holiday Destination : hersonnisos Crete
    The Holiday Dates: 23.5.12 for 7 nights.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 children (8 & 9)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Galaxy Villas

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B (But any will do!)
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Oh no, not you again!:money:
  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 49,611 Ambassador
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    edited 17 October 2011 at 10:56PM
    The Quote itself: 4670 (start price is £1567 pp)
    Who the quote is from: Thomson (online)
    Is there a booking fee:
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/ Thomson/ Olhuveli Beach and spa resort
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick (but happy with Heathrow Stansted or Luton as alternatives - but direct flights only)
    The Holiday Dates: 11 Dec to 18 Dec (but can go later)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):olhuveli beach and spa resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: premium seats on flight, jacuzzi water villa, AI
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Total price £4670 includes
    fuel supplement £80
    room upgrade £1078
    2 x premium seats £458
    world care fund £2
    web saving -£506


    NOW BOOKED. Thanks for help.
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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Del


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    silvercar wrote: »
    The Quote itself: 4670 (start price is £1567 pp)
    Who the quote is from: Thomson (online)
    Is there a booking fee:
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/ Thomson/ Olhuveli Beach and spa resort
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick (but happy with Heathrow Stansted or Luton as alternatives - but direct flights only)
    The Holiday Dates: 11 Dec to 18 Dec (but can go later)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):olhuveli beach and spa resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: premium seats on flight, jacuzzi water villa, AI
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Total price £4670 includes
    fuel supplement £80
    room upgrade £1078
    2 x premium seats £458
    world care fund £2
    web saving -£506
    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.
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