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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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- The Quote itself: £1,737
- Who the quote is from: expedia
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Half Moon; Montego Bay, Jamaica
- The departure Airport/Post: direct flight Virgin departing LGW; return is a connecting flight LHR
- The Holiday Dates: 22-29 August
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):1
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Half Moon
- Board (self catering/half board etc): R/O
- Any specific requirements:
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
- The Quote itself: £2015
- Who the quote is from: Flight and hotels separately booked
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Iberostar Grand Rose Hall, Montego Bay
- The departure Airport/Post: direct flight Virgin departing LGW; return is a connecting flight to LHR
- The Holiday Dates: 22-29 August
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iberostar Grand Rose Hall
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
- Any specific requirements: No
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
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Hope someone can help, hoping to get this down by quite a bit.
The Quote itself: £2450
Who the quote is from: travelbagasia
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thai Airways i think
The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow I think (Any London is fine)
The Holiday Dates: 12th - 26th of September 2012 (+3days)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
* 3 nights at the 3 star Century Park Hotel B&B
* 3 nights at the 3 star Anse Hotel B&B
* 8 nights at the 3 star Loma Resort & Spa B&B
The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
Any specific requirements: Double bed
Is an in-flight meal included: not sure
Thanks
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Can anyone beat:
Flying out of LONDON to LOS ANGELES, then coming back LAS VEGAS to LONDON
The Quote itself: £1087
Who the quote is from: STA Travel
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Air Canada
The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
The Holiday Dates: 19th - 30th of August 2012
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): NONE
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Can anyone beat either of these prices?- The Quote itself: £5190
- Who the quote is from: Holidaygems
- Is there a booking fee: no
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson flights
- The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
- The Holiday Dates: 17 - 31 Aug
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults (one room)
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Excellence Riviera Maya
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
- Any specific requirements:
- Is an in-flight meal included: yes
Have also received quote for Iberostar Paraiso del Mar and Beach from First Choice (17 -31 Aug) £5151 with premium seats.
Many thanks
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DelHope someone can help, hoping to get this down by quite a bit.
The Quote itself: £2450
Who the quote is from: travelbagasia
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thai Airways i think
The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow I think (Any London is fine)
The Holiday Dates: 12th - 26th of September 2012 (+3days)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
* 3 nights at the 3 star Century Park Hotel B&B
* 3 nights at the 3 star Anse Hotel B&B
* 8 nights at the 3 star Loma Resort & Spa B&B
The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
Any specific requirements: Double bed
Is an in-flight meal included: not sure
Thanks
JohnI 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 -
Can anyone beat this quote?
- The Quote itself: £250
- Who the quote is from: Expedia
- Is there a booking fee: no
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Westcord City Centre Amsterdam
- The departure Airport/Post: n/a
- The Holiday Dates: 14th-16th April (2 nights)
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults (double bed, one room)
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): see above
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): no breakfast
- Any specific requirements: no
- Is an in-flight meal included: n/a
2016 diet challenge 16lbs/42lbs lost
2014 MFW #114: £5000 overpayments made
2015 Savings Challenge #65: £6000 saved0 -
We are hoping to book a villa direct through a good contact, depending on if we can get a good price for our flights, please try and beat the below quote ...thank you
The Quote itself: £7,437
Who the quote is from: Thomsons
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomsons
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: Friday 29th March - Friday 12th April 2013
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults 3 children ages 10, 11, 12
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a
The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
The above quote includes: £50 per adult for 1 bag each totaling £200, I have not added insurance and have not reserved any seating.0 -
The Quote itself: £780.00
Who the quote is from: Monarch Holidays/Internet
Is there a booking fee:
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch Flights/Elysium Hotel
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick or any South West
The Holiday Dates: 13/06/2012 (Flex 3 days) for 7 days or more if price is good
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Elysium
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
Any specific requirements: None - No sea view required
Is an in-flight meal included: None
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Hi,
Hoping someone can beat this by a bit for me...
The Quote itself: £1,490
Who the quote is from: Altham's Travel Agents / Co-op Travel
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook / Airtours
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: Monday 14th January - Monday 21st January 2013
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 children ages 10, 6 yrs
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aparthotel Altamar, Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All-Inclusive
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: No
Travel Insurance is not included / required as I have a separate policy.
Thank you!
Chris.0
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