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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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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: No0 -
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
DelI 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 -
- 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
Would consider The Royal Playa del carmen.
Thanks0 - The Quote itself: £4544
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Thanks
Delisotonic_uk wrote: »- 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
Would consider The Royal Playa del carmen.
ThanksI 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 - The Quote itself: £4544
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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: ?
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 London0 -
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; Yes0 -
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Thanks
DelHave 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: ?
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 LondonI 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 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 Thanks0 -
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
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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: NO0
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