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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • can anyone beat this quote from net flights
    £729 pp
    for manchester - sydney
    going on 28th Feb
    Return 3rd April
    2 adults
  • amanda47
    amanda47 Posts: 240 Forumite
    anyone beat this quote FROM Expedia

    Algarve
    hotel Aqua Pedra Dos Bicos
    Dates 30th June to 8th July
    Flights easy jet from Bristol
    2 Adults
    with Transfer + Baggage £422.00 PP
  • The Quote itself: £1036
    Who the quote is from: Travelrepublic.co.uk
    Is there a booking fee: not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook flights
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    Holiday Destination: Sharm el Sheikh
    The Holiday Dates: Mon 27th Feb - Thurs 8th March
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Royal Albatros Moderna
    The Board: All inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Above quote just pulled off as an example and includes baggage.

    Am looking for an 8-11 night stay, can be slightly flexible on departure dates. Also not particularly fussed about which hotel as long as it gets good reviews. Ideally looking to spend no more than £500 pp. :)
  • Miss_J
    Miss_J Posts: 399 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: 1080
    Who the quote is from:Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Bahia Park, Cala'n Porter, Menorca
    The departure Airport/Post:Newcastle
    The Holiday Dates: 29/08/2012 x 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2adults and 2 kids (10 & 7)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Bahia Park, Cala'n Porter,Menorca
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Can anyone get this cheaper? Would want to book ASAP with a deposit, hoping my holidays are authorised from work next week, would pay deposit straight away if flexible if I had to change the date. Many thanks.
  • Mat_hev
    Mat_hev Posts: 59 Forumite
    Hi, My wife and myself are hoping to go on holiday to the Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya, Mexico for 2 weeks from 9th April 2012. Best price we can get is from First Choice £1158pp for a standard room staying at the Akumal section. Apparently First Choice only have a contract with the Akumal section. We would prefer to stay at the Tulum section with a sea view room. Either that or at the Coba. Can you beat the price we have been quoted?

    Failing that could you upgrade us to a Junior Suite (sea-view) at the Akumal? What's your best price?
  • Mat_hev
    Mat_hev Posts: 59 Forumite
    Hi, My wife and myself are hoping to go on holiday to the Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya, Mexico for 2 weeks from 9th April 2012. Best price we can get is from First Choice £1158pp for a standard room staying at the Akumal section. Apparently First Choice only have a contract with the Akumal section. We would prefer to stay at the Tulum section with a sea view room. Either that or at the Coba. Can you beat the price we have been quoted?

    Failing that could you upgrade us to a Junior Suite (sea-view) at the Akumal? What's your best price?
  • Hi agents

    Can anyone beat this quote please....
    • The Quote itself:£4,362
    • Who the quote is from: Kuoni
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Kuoni/Sri Lankan Airways/Velassaru. Maldives
    • The departure Airport/Post: LHR
    • The Holiday Dates: Mon 30th April to Tues 8th May
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Velassaru
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): A la carte/AI
    • Any specific requirements: Beach Villa
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Many thanks
  • MidLifeCrisis_3
    MidLifeCrisis_3 Posts: 283 Forumite
    edited 12 January 2012 at 11:24AM
    • The Quote itself: £1667 from Bristol or £1517 from Cardiff
    • Who the quote is from: Direct Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook, Hotel Aguamarina, Arenal Castell, Menorca
    • The departure Airport/Post: Bristol or Cardiff (have to weigh up longer journey & bridge toll against price)
    • The Holiday Dates: Fri 1 June - 8 June 2012, 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (age 8 and 6)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): As above
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Deluxe Half Board
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes (initially I didn't think it did, but there's a special offer on that includes meals, transfers and 20kg bags)
    Be grateful if you can beat this quote asap as I want to book as it says child place offer ends tomorrow.

    Thanks

    MLC
    Be not so busy making a living that you forget to make a life
  • carbal
    carbal Posts: 76 Forumite
    • The Quote itself:£2080
    • Who the quote is from: Booking flight and hotel separately
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson Airlines/Costa Calero Hotel, Puerto Calero, Lanzarote
    • The departure Airport: Exeter
    • The Holiday Dates: Sun 30th September for 14 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Costa Calero
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Can anyone beat this price?
    Thankyou.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    Hi agents

    Can anyone beat this quote please....
    • The Quote itself:£4,362
    • Who the quote is from: Kuoni
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Kuoni/Sri Lankan Airways/Velassaru. Maldives
    • The departure Airport/Post: LHR
    • The Holiday Dates: Mon 30th April to Tues 8th May
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Velassaru
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): A la carte/AI
    • Any specific requirements: Beach Villa
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Many thanks
    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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