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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • caspie_2
    caspie_2 Posts: 52 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: 718.88
    • Who the quote is from:on the beach
    • Is there a booking fee: dont know
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: no frills flight/los fiscos
    • The departure Airport/Post: cardiff
    • The Holiday Dates: 19/2 to 26/2
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ad i inf
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): los fiscos
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included:
    This may increase to 4 ad but we arent sure at the minute. We are quite flexible about hotel/resort(except playa blanca) but want AI and cardiff

    thanks
  • tojenn99
    tojenn99 Posts: 38 Forumite
    Hi,

    I'd be grateful if you could take a look and see if you could beat the following quote:

    The Quote itself: £2,253
    Who the quote is from: Thomson (online)
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure......
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Inturotel Aparthotel Sa Marina, Majorca
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 20/08/12 - 27/08/12
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child (2yrs old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Inturotel Aparthotel Sa Marina
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board, apartment with balcony
    Any specific requirements: Price includes paying to select seat and 1 x5kg extra lluggage allowance
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    Thanks in advance for your help!
  • andyd
    andyd Posts: 112 Forumite
    100 Posts
    Hi,

    I'd be grateful if you could take a look and see if you could beat the following quote:

    The Quote itself: £2,450
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook (online)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Club Voyage Hotel, Belek, Turkey
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 01/10/12 - 08/10/12
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 children (11 and 8 yrs old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Voyage Hotel, Belek, Turkey - FAMILY ROOM (Land or Garden View)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Seats together
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    Thanks in advance for your help!
  • dblue75
    dblue75 Posts: 668 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I'd appreciate if you could have a look at this quote please:

    The Quote itself: £2436
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/TCX/Barcelo Costa
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 03/09/12
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Barcelo Costa
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thanks :T
  • kbwai
    kbwai Posts: 17 Forumite
    trulli1972 wrote: »
    Hi ,

    Can anyone beat the quote below? Would consider any Dominican Holiday, this is our ideal hotel as we can all fit on one room but ok to have 2 rooms next to each other if needs be. Can fly between 11th and 15th July. Thanks :)

    The Quote itself: £5705
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Riu Bambu

    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    Holiday Destination : Dominican Republic
    The Holiday Dates: 12th July for 14 nights.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 3 children aged 6, 12 and 15 (So actually classed as 3 adults and 2 kids)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu Bambu

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Hi I have sent you a pm
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P4936 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.
  • kbwai
    kbwai Posts: 17 Forumite
    trulli1972 wrote: »
    Hi ,

    Can anyone beat the quote below? Would consider any Dominican Holiday, this is our ideal hotel as we can all fit on one room but ok to have 2 rooms next to each other if needs be. Can fly between 11th and 15th July. Thanks :)

    The Quote itself: £5705
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Riu Bambu

    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    Holiday Destination : Dominican Republic
    The Holiday Dates: 12th July for 14 nights.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 3 children aged 6, 12 and 15 (So actually classed as 3 adults and 2 kids)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Riu Bambu

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Hi I Have sent you a pm
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P4936 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.
  • kbwai
    kbwai Posts: 17 Forumite
    tojenn99 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'd be grateful if you could take a look and see if you could beat the following quote:

    The Quote itself: £2,253
    Who the quote is from: Thomson (online)
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure......
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Inturotel Aparthotel Sa Marina, Majorca
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 20/08/12 - 27/08/12
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child (2yrs old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Inturotel Aparthotel Sa Marina
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board, apartment with balcony
    Any specific requirements: Price includes paying to select seat and 1 x5kg extra lluggage allowance
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    Thanks in advance for your help!

    Hi I have sent you a pm
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P4936 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.
  • kbwai
    kbwai Posts: 17 Forumite
    lkalka wrote: »
    ANy thoughts on this one Del?

    I actually had the wrong number of people (sorry it should have been 10 in total!) - corrected below:-
    • The Quote itself: £3760
    • Who the quote is from: sunshine.co.uk
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch / Livas Apartments - Cyprus
    • The departure Airport: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 30th May - 12th June (13 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 8 adults / 2 kids (10 and 12)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Livas Apartments - Protarus Cyprus
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    • Any specific requirements: We require 4 apartments (3 * 1 bed apartments / 1 * studio)
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    NB The price I got included checked in luggage for everyone but we only need it for 8 (I couldn't change it on the sunshine website).

    NB My quote doesn't include any transfers

    Many thanks

    Hi I will have a look at this for you and pm you, cheers:)
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P4936 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.
  • knitwit
    knitwit Posts: 157 Forumite
    We want the hotel and departure airport listed below but we can do May/June/July

    The Quote itself:
    £956
    Who the quote is from: Thomson (online)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:

    Thomson

    The departure Airport/Post: Doncaster
    Holiday Destination : Tunisia
    The Holiday Dates: May 23rd (7 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    ClubHotel Riu Bellevue Park Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Dont know/dont care

    Thank you
  • Manchester to Punta Cana Return
    Depart 12th Nov 2012, 11:55, Arrive 12th Nov 2012, 17:10 with Thomson
    Return 26th Nov 2012, 19:10, Arrive 27th Nov 2012, 07:30 with Thomson
    Catalonia Bavaro, Bavaro for 14 nights
    1 x All Inclusive - Junior Suite - Private Bath, Shower, Toilet, Cot Space, Air Conditioning £2340.00

    + In Flight Meals (Adult)
    Total Web Price £2340.00
    Can Do for ………… £2152.80
    robrymond wrote: »
    Looking to go to Punta Cana in Dominican in November, following quote to beat if possible!
    The Quote itself: £2430
    Who the quote is from: Thomson Website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: November 12th 2012 for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Catalonia Royal Bavaro
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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