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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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

    Thanks
    Del



    tommygirl3 wrote: »
    • The Quote itself: £1,036 per person, includes flights & transfer
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/ Thomson/ Fihalhohi Resort Maldives
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 11/3/12 – 18/3/12 (7 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fihahohi Resort, Maldives
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Flexbile dates for a 7 night break between 10 -24 March. Really looking for a sub £2k minimum half board Maldives break in total for a couple's break. 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.
  • simonkirkland
    simonkirkland Posts: 397 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    edited 6 February 2012 at 7:30PM
    Please can anyone help? I've had no luck.... Thanks

    (Skiing 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
    http://www.crystalski.co.uk/ski-reso...p=criteo728x90

    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.)


    I take it nobody can help... :-(
    If at first you don't succeed... CHEAT...
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi

    Unfortunately I only work in the Long Haul market now

    Thanks
    Del
    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.
  • TraceB
    TraceB Posts: 109 Forumite
    • The Quote itself:
    • Who the quote is from: Travel City Direct
    • Is there a booking fee: i think there is a % charge for credit cards but haven't gone all the way through to find out what that is.
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Travel City Direct with BA flights
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: Departing 25 Dec, returning Sat 12 Jan
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (6 & 9)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Mystic Dunes resort - 2 bed apartment
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: includes fully inclusive car hire
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    total cost £3496

    thanks in advance :)
    • The Quote itself:£1380
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee:N/A
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice
    • The departure Airport/Post:Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates:23/11/12-30/11/12
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 Adults 1 child(age 5)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Red Sea Holiday Village
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):All incl
    • Any specific requirements:(considering supplement for family den room + £84 but not essential)
    • Is an in-flight meal included:No
  • Can this be beaten (I certainly hope so)
    Been quoted these ridiculously expensive prices from an independant travel company.
    Travelling early September 2012 and flying with BA.

    QUOTATIONS – Prices are based on 2 passengers
    • La Palmeraie (Deluxe Beachfront Room)
     14 nights on an all inclusive basis – GBP £4,500.00
     Extra night cost – GBP £185.00 per room per night

    • Maritim (Privilege Room)
     14 nights on an all inclusive basis – GBP £4,350.00
     Extra night cost – GBP £220.00 per room per night

    • Le Paradise Cove Hotel & Spa (Pondicherry Room)
     14 nights on an all inclusive basis – GBP £5,250.00
     Extra night cost – GBP £240.00 per room per night
    When life throws you lemons...put them in a gin and tonic !!
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    Can this be beaten (I certainly hope so)
    Been quoted these ridiculously expensive prices from an independant travel company.
    Travelling early September 2012 and flying with BA.

    QUOTATIONS – Prices are based on 2 passengers
    • La Palmeraie (Deluxe Beachfront Room)
     14 nights on an all inclusive basis – GBP £4,500.00
     Extra night cost – GBP £185.00 per room per night

    • Maritim (Privilege Room)
     14 nights on an all inclusive basis – GBP £4,350.00
     Extra night cost – GBP £220.00 per room per night

    • Le Paradise Cove Hotel & Spa (Pondicherry Room)
     14 nights on an all inclusive basis – GBP £5,250.00
     Extra night cost – GBP £240.00 per room per night
    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.
  • Hi, I have booked my flights, ready to book accommodation now....I have a pretty keen quote but wondered if anyone is able to beat it!

    The Quote itself:
    Who the quote is from:ww.saniholidays.com
    Is there a booking fee: no fee but 2.35% surcharge to pay by MasterCard, which is how I intend to pay (approx £23)
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Oceania Club Hotel, Halkidiki, Greece
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick (flights already booked)
    The Holiday Dates: Thursday 19 April - Sunday 29 April 2012
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 four year old child and 1 one year old infant (4 in total)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Oceania Club Hotel, Nea Moudania, Halkidiki, Greece
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: junior suite room required or better
    Is an in-flight meal included: n/a

    The best quote found is through saniholidays website, 10 nights all inc in junior suite £975.14 (which also includes a free 100 euro spa treatment credit to be used during the stay) + credit card fee £22.92 = £998.06

    Ideally I would like to find this cheaper but as we also need return airport transfers in Greece too maybe this can be included into the price.

    Thanks in advance!
  • Lexxi
    Lexxi Posts: 2,162 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £387 pp
    • Who the quote is from: directline holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: flight starts MON
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 17th Feb 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): siva grand beach hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inc
    • Any specific requirements: Husband wants a tan
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    We are sort of flexible with dates in that we can travel from weds 15th probably up to the sunday, we can't be away for more than 7 nights. I'd be grateful for any help
  • Sarahdol75
    Sarahdol75 Posts: 7,717 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Can anyone beat this quote for us, dont mind either midlands airports, or few days before 26 Aug.


    TheQuote itself: £2,200.00
    Who the quote is from: your holidays ( First Choice)
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 26 Aug 11 nights

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2adults 2 children 12 and 9
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Caybeach Sun, Lanzarote
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements:no
    Is an in-flight meal included:no
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