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  • The Quote itself: £1710 - Villas Caleta, Caleta De Fuste, Fuerteventura 7 nights.
    Who the quote is from: Purple Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airline = Monarch
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: Departing 25/7/2012 (23rd to 25th avail to depart)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 child (13 yrs)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Villas Caleta (Villa)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: n/a
    Is an in-flight meal included: No and not needed.

    Hope I included enough information. Not been to Fuerteventura before so open to some suggestions.
    Thanks
  • Hello - anyone able to beat this?

    The Quote itself: £3311
    Who the quote is from: First choice website
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Airline Thomson Airways
    The departure Airport/Post: BRS
    The Holiday Dates: Departing 19-05-2012 for 14nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 infant (1 year old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Grand Colonial Riviera & White Sand Resort, RM, Mexico
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Price includes an upgrade to a Suite from a Junior Suite and Premium Seat upgrade on the flight. Would consider just having a J/S, but premium seats are a necessity.

    Many thanks
  • superdon
    superdon Posts: 317 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Anyone help with this 2013 WDW holiday......

    The Quote itself: £3146
    Who the quote is from: Pillinger
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: Departing 25th March 2013 for 14nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 1 infant (18 months) The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Disney Port Orleans
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): room only
    Any specific requirements: flexible on dates, but must be there over the Easter break. Not ideal, I know. Also flex on airport and airline. Would prefer Virgin or Thomson for flights though. Also flexible on resort, but want a Disney moderate. The quote includes an economy 4 door car with full insurance.
    • Definite quote of £2738 with another saying "around £2700"
    • First Choice website, the vague one is local T.Cook travel agent
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • First Choice. The departure Airport/ Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 28 Jan 2013 though any other dates around that time are ok
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Excellence Punta Cana
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: PRICES QUOTED INCLUDE PREMIUM FLIGHT UPGRADES
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • Riu Yucatan in Playacar, Mexico - Flying out on 22nd March 2012
    • The Quote itself: £2186
    • Who the quote is from: First Choice
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomson/ Riu Yucatan
    • The departure Airport: Gatwick (But any London)
    • The Holiday Dates: 22nd March 2012 for 10 Nights
    • The number of people travelling: 2 Adults
    • The Hotel: Riu Yucatan
    • The Board: All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: None
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Thank you for your time.
  • Hi
    Can anyone give a better quote on the following cruise:
    2 adults and 2 kids aged 10 and 11.
    Norwegian Jade cruise from Venice departing Sat 2 June £1783.42 for inside stateroom
    Flights 31 May to 12 June Manchester £576
    Grand total for cruise and flights is 2359

    Can anyone beat this?

    Many thanks Sue

    Itinerary
    ports of call: Venice, Italy | Corfu, Greece | Santorini, Greece | Mykonos, Greece | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
  • Hi can anyone help me with a better quote really would like something under £2000 :) we want hotel only as we will be driving down your help would be much appreciated as this would be our 1st holiday away with our daughter who has special needs :)

    Golden Taurus Park Resort


    • Destination: Costa Brava
    • Resort: Pineda
    • Check-in: 30/07/2012
    • Check-out: 12/08/2012
    • Duration: 13 nights
    • Board Basis: Half Board
    • Rooms selected: Family suite
    • 2 adults 2 children (14) (8)
    £2038 - Thomson Website
    :happylove
  • insomniac03
    insomniac03 Posts: 198 Forumite
    edited 16 February 2012 at 5:59PM
    Hi all, can anyone help us find a cheap and cheerful sunny summer holiday? The below quote is the cheapest we have seen but we would be happy to look at deals up to £350 per person if resort/hotels were nicer.

    The Quote itself: £250pp
    Who the quote is from: icelolly.com
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Agent = Complete Travel Solutions
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester/Leeds Bradford/Liverpool
    The Holiday Dates: 9th August for 7 nights (however can be flexible as have booked 5th Aug - 20th Aug off work)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel = Silchoro Apartments but happy to consider others
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catered
    Any specific requirements: An actual bed per person! Have seen lots of apartments where they only have sofabeds! Would be happy to have a 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom apartment or 3 x 1 bedroom apartment or even a 3 bed apartment. Would be happy to consider any resorts on the Algarve and would also need a transfer from Faro.
    Is an in-flight meal included: not needed

    Thanks!
  • Hello wondering if any one could find me a cheaper quote.
    We are looking to visit Florida the end of August and plan on doing a split holiday.
    We will be staying the first week at a Disney resort hopefully with the Disney dining plan
    and the second week on site at universal as the second week we would like to visit the non Disney parks.


    Iv roughly worked this quote out can any one beat it.

    Flying out with virgin on 29 aug £544 pp

    Staying one week at Disneys port Orleans

    With Disneys ultimate 14 ticket and Disneys Quick service dining plan £1274

    Staying the second week universal royal pacific £686

    So all in with the Disney tickets £3048
  • Sani Beach Club, Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece
    01/10/12
    7 Nights
    British Airways Flights
    Double Garden View Bungalow
    Half Board
    Return Transfers
    Aspire Lounge or No1 Lounge at Gatwick
    Total Cost Per Person £535
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