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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
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    Thanks
    Del
    kimtom2009 wrote: »
    Hi I wondered if anyone could beat my quote. I am looking to go to florida in november anytime I could even push to anytime in october if the price was right. There will be two adults and one 5 year old and one 2 year old. We want to go for 2 weeks prefer to stay on interntional drive in a hotel or similer with free shuttle to all the theme parks etc. Like I say our dates are very flexible to get the right price. We will be flying from any London prefer Gatwick. At the moment the best deal I have found is leaving on 14 november return 28 November staying at Crown Plaza Universal. All flights, Transfers and shuttle bus included for £2800 I am sure someone must be able to beat this? I f I had more time I would call all tour operators but really have not got the time ( need to earn the pennys for holiday!!) If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it. PM me or reply if you can help.


    Many thanks in adavnce :)
    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.
  • The quote itself: £ 6300
    Who the quote is from: travel city direct
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport/Post: Any, although bhx is closest
    The Holiday Dates: can depart any time from 20/7 - 4/8 (must be back in uk for 18/8)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (10&6)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): quote above was for Saratoga springs but not fussy, so long as a moderate or above
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Must include Disney dining package
    Any specific requirements: car hire included in above quote
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Looking for two weeks (or more!) in Disney including Disney dining plan, tix, direct flights, car. Hoping someone can help!

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

    Thanks
    Del


    The quote itself: £ 6300
    Who the quote is from: travel city direct
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport/Post: Any, although bhx is closest
    The Holiday Dates: can depart any time from 20/7 - 4/8 (must be back in uk for 18/8)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (10&6)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): quote above was for Saratoga springs but not fussy, so long as a moderate or above
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Must include Disney dining package
    Any specific requirements: car hire included in above quote
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Looking for two weeks (or more!) in Disney including Disney dining plan, tix, direct flights, car. Hoping someone can help!

    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.
  • stormCat99
    stormCat99 Posts: 3,322 Forumite
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    • The Quote itself: £669 per person
    • Who the quote is from: BudgetAir
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Emirates
    • The departure Airport/Post: MAN to CPT
    • The Holiday Dates: Depart 19th Sept, leave on 19th October
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a - flight only
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Ideally we are after the flights that depart MAN at 14:10, but would go with the 21:00 departure if it was a bit cheaper.


    Many thanks.
  • ag335
    ag335 Posts: 2 Newbie
    Hi, is anyone able to beat this:

    The quote itself: £ 844
    Who the quote is from: holidayshed
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: ABTA?!
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 12th May '12 - 19th
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Carda beach (Kos)*****
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: SEA VIEW DOUBLE
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Really grateful if anyone is able to beat this :)

    Thanks xxx
  • GAILEY
    GAILEY Posts: 139 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    GAILEY wrote: »
    The Quote £3051 (including discount and £15 off via quidco)
    From -Thomson
    Booking fee - no
    Tour operator - Thomson flight - hotel Riu Tequila
    Departing - Newcastle
    Dates - 15-29 June 2012
    2 adults and teenager 15years
    All inclusive- 20kg luggage and coach transfer included as well as in flight meals
    Can anyone beat this please??
    Have a bit of flexibility in that can travel from most northern airports and can start the 14 days either 15th,16th or 17th if need be

    Do I take it from the lack of any response that nobody is readily able to beat this ? I did think it was a good deal :) I see Thomson is no longer offering the £40 off, but will maybe hang on a wee while, as I notice that historically they have had varying amounts off by way of code every month or so.
  • Kingy44
    Kingy44 Posts: 16 Forumite
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    Hi. Got quote of £4687.00 for 2 adults and 2 children (14 and 12) for 2 weeks at Hard Rock Hotel Florida departing Manchester 23/08/13 with Thomas Cook. Can go earlier August but no later. Can anyone beat this ? Thanks
  • cazmcf
    cazmcf Posts: 273 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    edited 14 April 2012 at 3:56PM
    Kingy44 wrote: »
    Hi. Got quote of £4687.00 for 2 adults and 2 children (14 and 12) for 2 weeks at Hard Rock Hotel Florida departing Manchester 23/08/13 with Thomas Cook. Can go earlier August but no later. Can anyone beat this ? Thanks

    I know this isn't what your looking for but I've been quoted 3 weeks in July, villa, flights to Manchester (we live in N.I.) and then on to Orlando, and car hire for £ 3800. This is with dial a flight. I think your quote is a little steep.

    Forgot to mention, that is for 2 adults and 2 children aged 11 and 8
    LBM 04/10:j
    Debt was 16700
    Debt free 04/13 :j

    Owe mum 5100 12/16 :(
  • chocomonsta
    chocomonsta Posts: 487 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Photogenic Combo Breaker
    edited 15 April 2012 at 12:05PM
    • The Quote itself:£668
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester/Crete Stalis
    • The Holiday Dates: 18/5/2012 - 02/6/2012
    • The number of people travelling :2
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Koni Village
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self catering
    • Any specific requirements: No
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    HOLIDAY BOOKED NOW
  • hheadcase
    hheadcase Posts: 44 Forumite
    edited 17 April 2012 at 12:47PM
    The Quote itself: £1518 (free kid place) £506 pp
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson (airline)
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 19th 26th October 2012 (1 wk)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 A 2 K (12&15)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Planos Bay
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: not ground floor
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Deposit £62 per person - please hurry it says this is the last room

    Many thanks
    Hev

    Many thanks for trying - HOLIDAY BOOKED
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