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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • psc3239
    psc3239 Posts: 19 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 6 June 2012 at 12:04PM
    £550 from sunshine.co.uk all in for one week B&B at the Anthoula Hotel, Kefalos, Kos. Flying from gatwick on 23/06/12 and returning on 30/06/12, direct economy flights, for 2 adults.

    I can travel outbound 23-25th and can fly from Bristol

    I would like to book this today or tomorrow, short notice i know but its a last minute thing and the wife is getting a bit twitchy now ;-)
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,467 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    psc3239 wrote: »
    ... all in for one week B&B at the Anthoula Hotel, Kefalos, Kos. Flying from gatwick on 23/06/12 and returning on 30/06/12, direct economy flights, for 2 adults.

    I can travel outbound 23-25th and can fly from Bristol

    have you checked holidays.easyjet.com ? Not a package holiday though.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • psc3239
    psc3239 Posts: 19 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    richardw wrote: »
    have you checked holidays.easyjet.com ? Not a package holiday though.

    Yes, nearly £700 !!!
  • cr1981
    cr1981 Posts: 3 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: 5241.80
    Who the quote is from: Thomson holidays
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson Holiday/Disney Coronado Springs hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick, direct flights, economy
    The Holiday Dates : 25th Sept 2013, 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 2 kids, age 8 and 6
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Disney Coronado Springs Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only, but include 14 days for price of 7 disney tickets and quick dining (disney)Any specific requirements: price quoted included resort fees, need transfer from airport and no hire car, no insurance included either, as not required, got own policy.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    cr1981 wrote: »
    The Quote itself: 5241.80
    Who the quote is from: Thomson holidays
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson Holiday/Disney Coronado Springs hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick, direct flights, economy
    The Holiday Dates : 25th Sept 2013, 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 2 kids, age 8 and 6
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Disney Coronado Springs Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only, but include 14 days for price of 7 disney tickets and quick dining (disney)Any specific requirements: price quoted included resort fees, need transfer from airport and no hire car, no insurance included either, as not required, got own policy.
    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.
  • rthirlby
    rthirlby Posts: 218 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Looking for a quote for a 7 night stay in Marmaris Turkey in a four star hotel all inclusive for two adults


    The Quote itself: £1170
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook Online
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham preferably but any uk considered
    The Holiday Dates: Preferably depart 27-07-12 for 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Any 4*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: Near the beach would be nice
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes preferably
  • Incapuppy
    Incapuppy Posts: 5,713 Forumite
    Hello- I have PM'd you

    If you are a travel agent can you please abide by the code of conduct and add your details in your signature?
  • mandy
    mandy Posts: 110 Forumite
    Hi guys,

    We are ready to book our flights to Canada can anyone beat our quotes or have any advice,

    Manchester - Toronto (willing to travel to other airports even London if it is a good deal)
    27th December 2012 - 10th Jan 2013 (flexible by a few days)
    2 adults and 2 kids (11 & 4)

    cheapest i can find £2000 with Air Canada or BA

    Thanks,

    Mandy :beer:
  • missmisty
    missmisty Posts: 19 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi,

    Looking for 7 days over Xmas near Playa Amadores for 2 people (one from London and one from Manchester but can travel from same place if cheaper). Quote is for all-inclusive but self-catering preferred.

    The Quote itself: £1327
    Who the quote is from: FlyThomasCook (£284 return flight from Manchester, £305 return flight from London) and Laterooms (£736)
    The departure Airport/Post: London & Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 24-31 Dec (flexible up to 3 days earlier)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Puerto Azul Amadores
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive (self-catering preferred)
    Any specific requirements: Accommodation must have easy access to Playa Amadores.
  • taytay_2
    taytay_2 Posts: 78 Forumite
    P&O Cruise, Southampton to St Petersburg Hi there, was wondering if anyone can better the price direct from P&O website? Many thanks for looking (and any advice as i haven't been on a cruise before)

    The Quote itself: £1398
    Who the quote is from: P&O website
    The departure Airport/Post: Southampton
    The Holiday Dates: Cruise departs 20th June
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Oriana Cruise Ship
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Full Board
    Any specific requirements:
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