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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • 21yrold
    21yrold Posts: 292 Forumite
    The Quote itself: including all airfares, accommodation, excursions, taxes and surcharges £568.16
    Who the quote is from: Expedia
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch Airlines
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 27/7/2012 - 29/7/2012
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): iQ hotel roma
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
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  • bobbytwo
    bobbytwo Posts: 40 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £2550 total
    Who the quote is from: dialaflight
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Delta LON to NYC, Airfrance MIA to LON (via cdg)
    The departure Airport/Post: LHR
    The Holiday Dates: 28/03/2013 outbound 20/04/2013 return The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids (3,11)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Doubletree @ Seaworld Orlando for 8 nights from 3/4/2013
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    Any specific requirements: See below
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    We are looking for LON to NYC 28/3/13 (direct)
    MIA to LON 20/4/2013 (direct or 1 stop no more than 3 hours) + 8 days accom anywhere in Idrive Orlando area from 3/4/2013 - quote was based on doubletree Seaworld.

    Looking to book this weekend

    Thank you!
  • Fruity1
    Fruity1 Posts: 926 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi, can anyone help with the quote below please?


    Quote £3358
    Thomson online.
    Booking fee Not sure sorry
    Tour operator Thomson
    Departure airport Birmingham.
    Holiday dates 01.01.13 -08.01.13
    Travelling 2 adults 1 pensioner. 2 children aged 13 & 10.
    Riu Garopa Sal Cape Verde.
    7 nights.
    All inclusive.
    In flight meal No.


    Many thanks in advance.
  • spreadtrader
    spreadtrader Posts: 103 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £3560
    Who the quote is from:Beat the brochure
    Is there a booking fee:2%
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Fly thomas cook Riu oliva beach Fuerteventura
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    The Holiday Dates:8/8/12 - 22/8/12
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults 2 kids (13,10)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: inc 20kgs and pre booked seat
    Is an in-flight meal included:yes
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  • rachhh
    rachhh Posts: 345 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself:£259.79 pp
    • Who the quote is from: Ryanair and Onthebeach
    • Is there a booking fee: Yes
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Ryanair and Onthebeach
    • The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates: 7th -14th June (Can be flexible on this, anytime from 4th-8th for departure.)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): California Apartments, Playa de las Americas, Tenerife
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    • Any specific requirements: 2x checked cases. Can fly from either Birmingham or East Mids. Not even set on Tenerife, anywhere that's a 'young person's' destination with good night life is fine.
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Started 30/08/2011
    Biggest Wins: GHD's, 5* Trip to London, VIP Trip to Isle of MTV Festival in Malta.
    Thanks so much to all who post :)
  • catden
    catden Posts: 22 Forumite
    • The Quote itself:£2430
    • Who the quote is from: Direct holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: not sure
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: direct Holidays / Thomas cook airlines / sherwood Breezes Hotel, Lara Beach Turkey
    • The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
    • The Holiday Dates: Monday 27th may 2013 - Thursday 06th June 2013 (10 nts)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 2 children ( 7& 5)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sherwood Breezes, lara Beach turkey
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: Late check Out
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Thank you
  • _Fi_
    _Fi_ Posts: 1 Newbie
    Hi,

    I am looking to book flights from Edinburgh to Orlando for 8 people in October. The quotes I have received so far are very expensive and I'm hoping that there is something cheaper out there! Please PM me if you think that you can help.

    Thanks
    • The Quote itself: £807pp
    • Who the quote is from: United Airlines
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: United Airlines
    • The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh to Orlando (via New York)
    • The Holiday Dates: 12-26 October 2012
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 6 adults + 2 children (ages 13 and 14)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
    • Any specific requirements: n/a
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • nikki02_2
    nikki02_2 Posts: 468 Forumite
    I'm looking, and hoping for a cheaper flight quote.

    Flying from Newcastle to Paphos. I'm very flexible on dates and as long as it is in the school summer holidays ( dates below) can travel anytime. Duration of hol is 3 weeks please.

    The Quote itself:£908.94
    Who the quote is from: Jet2
    Is there a booking fee:Yes
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Jet2
    The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle to Paphos
    The Holiday Dates: Anytime between 22nd july and 6th sept for 3 weeks. (Must be back for 6th sept)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult, 2 children aged 8 and 4
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): n/a
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): n/a
    Any specific requirements: n/a
    Is an in-flight meal included: no not required

    Thank you greatly to anyone that can help me :A
    Comping wins

    May 2013: Sausage Roll :D
    Keep calm and carry on comping
    :j
  • huggybuny
    huggybuny Posts: 18 Forumite
    The Quote itself: want to spend about 1800-2000
    Who the quote is from:
    Is there a booking fee:
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Any
    The departure Airport/Post:North West
    The Holiday Dates: can travel any day in the week of 16-22nd sep 2012
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):3 adults 1 child age 2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Any 4 or 5 Star
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):all inclusive
    Any specific requirements:looking for a 2 bedroom or duplex apt/room - Taking My Mum with us hence would like her to have her own space. Would prefer a large complex with thing to do if poss but open to all ideas any suggestions welcome !
    Is an in-flight meal included:not really bothered
  • huggybuny
    huggybuny Posts: 18 Forumite
    this shoudl say tour operator any ! - just basically looking for a village type hotel 4-5 star with loads of room for us all ! not much to ask i know ! x
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