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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Can anyone help me out please:
The Quote itself: £2439
Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook, Thomas Cook, Sentido Phenicia
The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 25th July 2012 - 8th Aug 2012
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 Kid (5years)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sentido Phenicia
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: Not Sure0 -
Quote: £817
Who the quote is from: travelrepublic
Is there a booking fee:
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: Thursday 22 to Thursday 29 March 2012
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Villa Adeje Beach Hotel
The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
Any specific requirements: -
Is an in-flight meal included: -
Anything cheaper???! Thanks.:)0 -
Sking Italy, Claviere, 25th March 2012.
- The Quote itself: £1244
- Who the quote is from: crystalski.co.uk
- Is there a booking fee: no (web discount of £52)
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Crystal / Thomson fly / Grande Claviere Hotel
- The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
- The Holiday Dates: 25th March - 1st April 2012
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Grande Claviere
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
- Any specific requirements: Room is - Private Shower WC & Shared Balcony sleeps 2-3. Airport Transfers included.
- Is an in-flight meal included: No
Please could someone help me find this holiday for a better price. I have friends already going on it and they have paid less than £1000 per couple but can't find it for less than £1244 now.
Thanks...
SimonIf at first you don't succeed... CHEAT...0 -
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Del- The Quote itself: £2647.70
- Who the quote is from: Mercury Direct
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jalsa Beach Hotel and Spa; Air Mauritius
- The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow
- The Holiday Dates: 29 Sep 2012 - 10 Oct 2012
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Jalsa Beach Hotel and Spa
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
- Any specific requirements: No
- Is an in-flight meal included: Not Sure
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.0 -
Hi
Please can someone beat this or tell me a good place to get a cheap deal at the Beachside hotel in Cape Town:
From 11 May for 14 nights. Our flights are already booked.
The Quote itself: £1090
Who the quote is from: Hotels.com
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Beachside
The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow
The Holiday Dates: 11 May 2012
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Beachside
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Only room
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: -
Many thanks0 -
Hi, Quote for Hotel Bitacora, Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife please
Depart 24th/25th Feburary 2012 for 7 nights, 2 adults.
All inclusive 11am flight out 15kg each, all transfers, but no inflight meals
Best yet £1378, from First Choice
Thanks0 -
Hi
We are looking to go to The Maldives in June. Just looking at quotes and hopefully booking extremely soon. Just wondering if anybody can quote me a better deal?
The Quote itself: £2890
Who the quote is from: First choice
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First choice, Thomson airways, Club faru
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick (also willing to fly from Any other London or Manchester)
The Holiday Dates: Anytime from 15 June (quote is for 16/06 - 30/6 )
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): club faru
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Really appreciate any help you can give me looking for deals
Thanks in advance!!March £5 a day challenge - £48.56/£1550 -
I have a quote I would very much like to be beaten

The Quote itself: £2710
Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airtours
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester (Willing to fly from East Midlands/Birmingham/Cardiff/Bristol/Gatwick)
The Holiday Dates: 16 August 11 Nights Am fliexible on dates as long as I return to UK by end 2nd September.
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 Adults, 2 Kids (6 & 3)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aparthotel Altamar
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes Above price includes seat allocation as my Son would like a windows seat.
Please help me book this holiday for my family
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Hi, am looking for a quote for
10 days holiday to orlando, for 2 adults and 2 kids age 13 and 11,probably in a hotel (room only) near any of the theme parks.
Date: 1st July 2012 flying from Glasgow.
thanks.0 -
Please can anyone help? I've had no luck.... Thankssimonkirkland wrote: »Sking Italy, Claviere, 25th March 2012.
- The Quote itself: £1244
- Who the quote is from: crystalski.co.uk
- Is there a booking fee: no (web discount of £52)
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Crystal / Thomson fly / Grande Claviere Hotel
- The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
- The Holiday Dates: 25th March - 1st April 2012
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Grande Claviere
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
- Any specific requirements: Room is - Private Shower WC & Shared Balcony sleeps 2-3. Airport Transfers included.
- Is an in-flight meal included: No
Please could someone help me find this holiday for a better price. I have friends already going on it and they have paid less than £1000 per couple but can't find it for less than £1244 now.
Thanks...
SimonIf at first you don't succeed... CHEAT...0
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