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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • swebb
    swebb Posts: 1,042 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £3931
    Who the quote is from: Thomson (on line)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 19/8/12 - 2 weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 1 child (8)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Louis Ledra Beach Hotel, Cyprus
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    There is £15 cashback fom Quidco too.
  • walks
    walks Posts: 411 Forumite
    The Quote itself: Been given quotes between £1094
    Who the quote is from: Internet first choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: first chioce
    The departure Airport/Post: east/mids birmingham

    Holiday Destination tuisia
    The Holiday Dates: 1st Aug
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel
    maco polo rui
    he Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive

    we can go from the 29th july want to go from then to the till about 15th Aug for 2 wks
    Could anyone help me with this please :A
    Every cloud has a silver lining:j
  • laurap1
    laurap1 Posts: 103 Forumite
    Would love someone to beat this quote :) We quite flexible with dates but the less time my son has to take out of school the better. Def nothing before 15th June.


    The Quote itself: £7835
    Who the quote is from: Barrhead Travel
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Atlantic
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 15th June - 6th July
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults 3 children (6,4,3) & 1 infant
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4 bed exec villa - not named but within 20 mins drive of disney.
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):SC
    Any specific requirements: Car Hire inc (8 seater mini van + insurance)
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    laurap1 wrote: »
    Would love someone to beat this quote :) We quite flexible with dates but the less time my son has to take out of school the better. Def nothing before 15th June.


    The Quote itself: £7835
    Who the quote is from: Barrhead Travel
    Is there a booking fee: ?
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Atlantic
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 15th June - 6th July
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults 3 children (6,4,3) & 1 infant
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 4 bed exec villa - not named but within 20 mins drive of disney.
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):SC
    Any specific requirements: Car Hire inc (8 seater mini van + insurance)
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
    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.
  • missmisty
    missmisty Posts: 19 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi, can anyone beat this quote? It's a little unusual because my boyfriend is returning home earlier than me so it's 2 people 12-16 Aug and 1 person 17-20 Aug.

    The Quote itself: £1810.54
    Who the quote is from: Canadian Affair and Marriott
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Air Transat £583.20 (12-16 Aug), £493.20 (12-20 Aug) / Hotel £734.14
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick (any London ok)
    The Holiday Dates: 12-16 Aug & 12-20 Aug 2012
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): Two until 16 Aug, one person until 20 Aug.
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marriott Toronto Bloor Yorkville
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only

    Flexible +- 1 day.
  • tafer2uk
    tafer2uk Posts: 143 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi, can anyone beat this quote?

    The Quote itself: £2987.90
    Who the quote is from: Travelbag
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Reethi Beach, Maldives, flying from Manchester with Ethiad.
    The Holiday Dates: 04/11/2012 14 nights
    The number of people travelling: Two
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    Flexible +- 1 week.
  • Hi There, Looking for a last minute break - would like to go to one of the 'Louis' hotels in Greece. Need day flights due to work.

    The Quote itself: £1740
    Who the quote is from: Teletext Holidays (online)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Teletext/Purpleholidays.com
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick (any London ok)
    The Holiday Dates: 4th - 11th June 2012 (could leave on the 3rd)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): Two adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Louis Corcyra Beach, Corfu, Greece
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Flexible - 1 day.


    The Quote itself: £1124
    Who the quote is from: Teletext Holidays (online)
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Teletext/Purpleholidays.com
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick (any London ok)
    The Holiday Dates: 4th - 11th June 2012 (could leave on the 3rd)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): Two adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Primasol Louis Ionian Sun (ex Louis Regency) Corfu Greece
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Flexible - 1 day.
  • evian1
    evian1 Posts: 26 Forumite
    Hi looking to go to Turkey have received this quote
    • The Quote itself: £1908
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: ??
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook Grand Yazici Mares, Marmaris
    • The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates: 13/07/12 - 21/07/12
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2adults 2children 7&6
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Grand Yazici Mares, Marmaris
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Many thanks
  • I have sent you a PM

    Kind Regards

    Above and Beyond
    tafer2uk wrote: »
    Hi, can anyone beat this quote?

    The Quote itself: £2987.90
    Who the quote is from: Travelbag
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Reethi Beach, Maldives, flying from Manchester with Ethiad.
    The Holiday Dates: 04/11/2012 14 nights
    The number of people travelling: Two
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    Flexible +- 1 week.


    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are V2043. 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.
    [FONT=&quot]I am a Travel Agent [/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot]My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are V2043. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. ATOL numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.[/FONT]
  • patricia1066
    patricia1066 Posts: 338 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 1 June 2012 at 12:12PM
    The quote itself: £283.50
    Who the quote is from: Travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Charter/Thomas Cook Airlines UK/Talat Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick to Bodrum
    The Holiday Dates: 30 June 2012 - 08 July 2012 (01.50/4.00)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Talat Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Bed and Breakfast
    Any specific requirements: Require transfer, prefer daytime flight on 07 July, cheapest hotel fine as I will make other arrangements for accommodation in Assos. Izmir airport would be preferable due to this.
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Update: I found a flight with Travel Republic to Izmir for £142 which leaves 27June returns 4 July.
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