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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • CompChrissy
    CompChrissy Posts: 859 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    Hi, can anyone beat my quote please? I can only travel on these exact dates. Would consider other London airports.


    The quote itself: £346.98 each
    Who the quote is from: Travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair / Dream Gran Tacande and Spa Vitanova Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: London Stansted
    The Holiday Dates: 30 June - 4 July (4 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dream Gran Tacande and Spa Vitanova Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half board
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hi Guys

    Ive been on a cruise with work on the celebrity solstice the ship was amazing

    If anyone is looking to beat your quote still on long haul or cruise please re-post the holiday details

    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.
  • isotonic_uk
    isotonic_uk Posts: 351 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: £4544
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Atlantic on Premium Economy
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • Departure: Sunday 15/SEPT/2012 – 10nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults (Honeymoon)
    • The Hotel: Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Junior Suite Ocean View
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Please PM me if there is a better deal than this...

    Would consider The Royal Playa del carmen.


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

    Thanks
    Del

    • The Quote itself: £4544
    • Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Atlantic on Premium Economy
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • Departure: Sunday 15/SEPT/2012 – 10nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults (Honeymoon)
    • The Hotel: Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Junior Suite Ocean View
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Please PM me if there is a better deal than this...

    Would consider The Royal Playa del carmen.


    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.
  • JJRTaff
    JJRTaff Posts: 1 Newbie
    Have had the following quote for a 2 week fly drive West Coast USA. Price includes car hire for the duration. Happy to have less expensive hotels etc. and itinerary can be flexible. Dates must be between 30/06/12 and 17/07/12
    • The Quote itself: including all airfares, accommodation, excursions, taxes and surcharges £2126 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Flight Centre (UK) Ltd
    • Is there a booking fee: ?
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Atlantic - various hotels - see below
    • The departure Airport/Post: London
    • The Holiday Dates: 30/06/12 - 16/07/12
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Various
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Various
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: ?
    ·June 30 2012 – Virgin Atlantic: London to Las Vegas
    Tropicana LAS VEGAS Boulevard
    3 nights
    ·July 03 2012
    Car rental An IDAR car for 12 days (ALAMO RENT A CAR)
    Vehicle to be picked up at 11:00 on 04 AUG in LAS VEGAS
    TENAYA LODGE AT YOSEMITE, Yosemite National Park
    for 2 nights
    ·July 05 2012
    Silverado Resort – Wine Country
    A Run of House for 2 nights,
    ·July 06 2012
    HOTEL UNION SQUARE, San Francisco
    A Run of House Room, for 3 nights
    ·July 09 2012
    HYATT REGENCY MONTEREY, Monterey
    Standard family room, for 1 night
    ·July 10 2012
    HYATT SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara
    A Standard Room, for 1 night
    ·July 11 2012
    HYATT REGENCY NEWPORT BEACH, Newport Beach
    Standard room, 3 nights
    ·July 14 2012
    RAMADA PLAZA WEST HOLLYWOOD, Los Angeles CA
    In a standard room, for 1 nights
    ·July 15 2012 - Virgin Atlantic: Los Angeles to London
  • baloo
    baloo Posts: 115 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Beat that quote
    The Quote itself: £4804
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport: East Mids
    The Holiday Dates: 10/07/13 for two weeks
    (dates are flexible 10th onwards only)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 8 people (6 adults & 2 children aged 13 & 8)
    The Hotel ; MARHABA BEACH Sousse - TUNISIA
    All Inclusive basis
    3 rooms
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Transfers included; Yes
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    JJRTaff wrote: »
    Have had the following quote for a 2 week fly drive West Coast USA. Price includes car hire for the duration. Happy to have less expensive hotels etc. and itinerary can be flexible. Dates must be between 30/06/12 and 17/07/12
    • The Quote itself: including all airfares, accommodation, excursions, taxes and surcharges £2126 per person
    • Who the quote is from: Flight Centre (UK) Ltd
    • Is there a booking fee: ?
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Atlantic - various hotels - see below
    • The departure Airport/Post: London
    • The Holiday Dates: 30/06/12 - 16/07/12
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Various
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Various
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: ?
    ·June 30 2012 – Virgin Atlantic: London to Las Vegas
    Tropicana LAS VEGAS Boulevard
    3 nights
    ·July 03 2012
    Car rental An IDAR car for 12 days (ALAMO RENT A CAR)
    Vehicle to be picked up at 11:00 on 04 AUG in LAS VEGAS
    TENAYA LODGE AT YOSEMITE, Yosemite National Park
    for 2 nights
    ·July 05 2012
    Silverado Resort – Wine Country
    A Run of House for 2 nights,
    ·July 06 2012
    HOTEL UNION SQUARE, San Francisco
    A Run of House Room, for 3 nights
    ·July 09 2012
    HYATT REGENCY MONTEREY, Monterey
    Standard family room, for 1 night
    ·July 10 2012
    HYATT SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara
    A Standard Room, for 1 night
    ·July 11 2012
    HYATT REGENCY NEWPORT BEACH, Newport Beach
    Standard room, 3 nights
    ·July 14 2012
    RAMADA PLAZA WEST HOLLYWOOD, Los Angeles CA
    In a standard room, for 1 nights
    ·July 15 2012 - Virgin Atlantic: Los Angeles to London
    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.
  • heskpesk
    heskpesk Posts: 2,006 Forumite
    Can anyone find a cheaper way to cover this holiday please?


    The Quote itself: £520 each for 2 adults including flights, luggage, transfers and hotel
    Who the quote is from: Easyjet & Hotels 4 U.
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: As Above
    The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 02/06/12 - 09/07/12
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Calas De Mallorca Complex, in Calas De Mallorca
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Very flexible so open to other locations or resorts if a good deal. Thank you


    Many Thanks
  • Just wondering if anyone can better this quote for me please?
    The Quote itself: £1118 INCLUDES HOTEL, FLIGHTS, TRANSFERS, AIR TAX, 15KG BAGAGGE
    Who the quote is from: THOMAS COOK.COM
    Is there a booking fee: NO
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: THOMAS COOK/THOMAS COOK/FILOXENIA HOTEL, TSILIVI , ZANTE
    The departure Airport/Post: GATWICK
    The Holiday Dates: 2nd MAY 2013 TO 9th MAY 2013
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 (1 ADULT, 2 CHILDREN AGED 11 & 8)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):FILOXENIA, TSILIVI
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): ALL INCLUSIVE
    Any specific requirements: CHOOSE OWN SEATS REQUIRED
    Is an in-flight meal included: YES

    Thank you
  • power2havenots
    power2havenots Posts: 4 Newbie
    edited 19 May 2012 at 1:28PM
    Just wondering if anyone can better this quote for me please?
    The Quote itself: £591 per Adult INCLUDES HOTEL, FLIGHTS, TRANSFERS, AIR TAX, 15KG BAGAGGE
    Who the quote is from: FLEETWAY TRAVEL
    Is there a booking fee: NO
    The departure Airport/Post: BELFAST INTERNATIONAL
    The destination Airport: BARCELONA BUT REUS IS PREFERRED
    The Holiday Dates: 10th June 2012 to 20th June 2012 (felixible but need to leave after 3rd and retun before 27th)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 ADULTS, 1 INFANT UNDER 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): GOLDEN PORT, SALOU
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): ALL INCLUSIVE
    Any specific requirements: SEATED TOGETHER
    Is an in-flight meal included: NO
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