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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • matt1987
    matt1987 Posts: 899 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    The Quote - £1120
    Who from - First Choice
    Booking fee - No
    Hotel / Airline - Blue Lagoon Resort, Kos. Thomson Airways.
    Departure Airport - Birmingham
    Dates - 27th June 2012 for 7 nights.
    Board Basis - All Inclusive.
    How many passengers - Two adults.
    Extras - Your Seat Your Choice.
  • wifeforlife
    wifeforlife Posts: 2,735 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic
    The Quote itself: £4310
    Who the quote is from: Thomas cook/ American holidays
    Is there a booking fee: Unsure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Dublin to washington for 3 nights, Washington to las Vegas for 3 nights, finishing for 5 nights in new York before a return flight to Dublin.
    The Holiday Dates: anytime from 3rd April 2013, prob between 3-6 April 2013
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3/4* pref 4/5*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):
    Any specific requirements: n/a
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    We are based in northern Ireland, so can fly from Belfast, Dublin or london
  • The Quote itself: £900
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee:No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Elysium Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post:Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates:03/07/2012
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Elysium
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):H/Board
    Any specific requirements: Any London airport or Bristol/Southampton or B'mouth
    Is an in-flight meal included:Not Required

    We are flexible on dates so anything from the 30/06/2012 to 8/07/2012 Just want one weeks holiday, the cheaper the better and can fly any times.

    Thank you for your help xxxxx
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    cathy2702 wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £4310
    Who the quote is from: Thomas cook/ American holidays
    Is there a booking fee: Unsure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Dublin to washington for 3 nights, Washington to las Vegas for 3 nights, finishing for 5 nights in new York before a return flight to Dublin.
    The Holiday Dates: anytime from 3rd April 2013, prob between 3-6 April 2013
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3/4* pref 4/5*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):
    Any specific requirements: n/a
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    We are based in northern Ireland, so can fly from Belfast, Dublin or 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.
  • gareth79
    gareth79 Posts: 14 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: 1541.50
    Who the quote is from:thomson
    Is there a booking fee:no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomson, victoria playa hotel menorca santa tomsa
    The departure Airport/Post: east mids
    The Holiday Dates: 29/6/2013 for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):4 (2adults, 1x 3 year old and 1 x 1year old
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):victoria playa menorca
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):all incl
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:no
    • The Quote itself: £828
    • Is there a booking fee: Thomas cook
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Thomas cook,Mediterraneo hotel Benidorm
    • The departure Airport/Post:Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 16.02.13 to 23.02.13
    • The number of people travelling : 2 adults
    • The Hotel : Hotel Mediterraneo Benidorm
    • The Board : All Inclusive in a twin with balcony
    • Any specific requirements: choose seats
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    All quotes looked at. Many thanks!
  • Bear_family
    Bear_family Posts: 488 Forumite
    Hi,

    I'm hoping to find a better deal than this one please.

    The Quote itself: £1,059
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: Yes 2 %
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick

    Holiday Destination : Arenal d'en Castell, Menorca
    The Holiday Dates: 9th June for 7 nights.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 1 child (2.5 years old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    Sa Mirada Half Board
    Is an in-flight meal included:
    No
    Baggage Allowance for 3 people
    Transfers for 3
    The flight times for the price quoted are:
    Outbound 17.45 - 21.00
    Inbound 21.45 - 22.55

    I'd ideally like to get on a flight earlier coming back, as I have a 2 year old.

    If anyone can help please PM me.

    Thanks.
  • trello
    trello Posts: 59 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £800
    • Who the quote is from: Teletext holidays (Lowcost Holidays)
    • Is there a booking fee:No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Low cost holidays
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates :12th June 2012-19th June 2012 ( can go from 9th June to return by 24th June)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Doubletree at entrance to International Drive
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only
    • Any specific requirements:
    Thank you n advance:D
    Wins August 2012;£15 itunes voucher, Martin Mere family ticket,sanex bundle, step up bundle
  • Please excuse any errors - newbie!
    Atlas Targa resort in Morocco, 2nd August to 16th August, hand luggage only, 2 adults, 2 children under 12, all inclusive. Transfers included. Price £2,050.

    I can travel before this date as long as it is after the 20th July.

    Thank you!
  • PhilK
    PhilK Posts: 13 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £2742.50
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin Holidays/Virgin Atlantic/Bellagio, Las Vegas
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick, direct flights, economy
    The Holiday Dates : 28th September 2012, 5 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Bellagio
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Lake View Room upgrade, room only
    Any specific requirements: price quoted included resort fees, no car hire, shared coach transfer

    Thanks in advance
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