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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • jasper1984
    jasper1984 Posts: 20 Forumite
    Please beat this for me....

    The Quote itself: £1246.98
    Who the quote is from: Jet2.com Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2.com flights, SClub Mac, Alcudia
    The departure Airport/Post: EMA
    The Holiday Dates: 16/6/2012 - 23/6/2012
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 3 year old boy, and 1 yo girl
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: Transfers are also included in this quote.
    Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Extra legroom: Yes
    Insurance: Yes
  • bazzyb
    bazzyb Posts: 1,586 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Can anybody help with flights only?

    The Quote itself: £1017 per person
    Who the quote is from: Internet comparison
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Any
    The departure Airport/Post: Any London (would consider Manchester or Birmingham)
    Holiday Destination : Christchurch New Zealand. Prefer stop over to be Changi, Singapore - but flexible on this
    The Holiday Dates: 21st Jan 2013 - 4 Feb 2013. Happy to look at a few days either way.
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): N/A - Flights only
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): N/A - Flights only
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thank you.
  • joee_91
    joee_91 Posts: 72 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    BazzyB - I think you've had your best offer! .. Just had a quick search for you and all i could come up with was 1056 PP - Id go with the one you've found!
    Any views are my own and may not always be correct - though i do try :o
  • jnofrills
    jnofrills Posts: 50 Forumite
    This is a good one, but fantastic if it can be beaten:

    The Quote itself: £3108
    Who the quote is from: Best at Travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Airline: Thai Airways from London Heathrow to Bangkok
    The Holiday Dates: 9th May 2013 - 14 nights
    Multi centre Holiday
    Hotel 1 - The Rembrandt, Bangkok - 2 nights B&B
    Hotel 2 - Le Meridian, Chaing Mai - 3 nights B&B
    Hotel 3 - Cape Panwa, Phuket - 9 nights B&B
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    Includes all internal flights and transfers

    Thanks
  • thanks if anyone can beat this one!

    The Quote itself: £1630
    Who the quote is from: Travel Bag
    Is there a booking fee: No
    TheAirline: United airlines
    The departure Airport/Post: London HR

    The number of people travelling (2 adults
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Luggage 23 kilos 1 bag each
    Flight Times
    30 Aug 2012 London HR 15.20 to Chicago out Chic 20 00 arrive St Louis 21 20

    2 Sept 7 30 am St Louis To Phoenix (dont want to change) .

    14 Sept 19.40 San Francisco to HR (again prefer not to change)

    + need 9 days car hire F focus 2 drivers Gold with Dollar quoted £300 collect phoenix 10 am 2 Sept return SF city on 11 sept 10 am
    I've been told only United Airlines go direct from St Louis MO to Phoenix.

    thanks
  • parcival
    parcival Posts: 949 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    Looking to go to the Playa Meloneras in Gran Canaria for 14 nights departing Bristol in 5th November. I want the Board basis to be All Inclusive.

    Have been quoted £962pp by Purple Holidays via Ice Lolly.com which is a great price BUT have heard horror stories of them so very reluctant to book.

    It does not have to be a package - am happy for a flight and hotel deal with 15kg of luggage per person. Not bothered about transfers.

    Thanks
  • Could someone beat this quote?


    The Quote itself: £779
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: Don't think so
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick (Could be any london)
    The Holiday Dates: 05.09.2012 for 7 nights. (Flexible by a few days)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and 1 infant (1 year old)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Asena Village , Hisaronu , Dalaman
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: 15kg baggage allowance minimum
    Is an in-flight meal included: Don't know

    Above price include 2 x Resort Transfer

    Thanks:)
  • danielley
    danielley Posts: 744 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Could someone beat this quote?


    The Quote itself: £1395
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: Don't think so
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 12.02.2013 for 14 nights.
    The number of people travelling : 2 adults
    The Hotel : Riu Tequila - Playa Del Carmen Mexico
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: 20kg baggage allowance
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Above price include 2 x Resort Transfer

    Thanks:)
  • kim_kat
    kim_kat Posts: 44 Forumite
    Really hope someone can beat this! Special occasion for a combined birthday and 5 year anniversary celebration!

    he Quote itself: £1137pp
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson/Sani Asterias Suites
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton
    The Holiday Dates: 23/09/2012 for 7 nights.
    The number of people travelling : 2 adults
    The Hotel : Sani Asterias Suites in Halkidiki
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B (looking for more though!)
    Any specific requirements: 20kg baggage allowance
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Above price include 2 x Resort Transfer
  • Hello,
    I have received a quote through Travelsupermarket with Balkan Holidays, travelling to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria and I wondered if anyone is able to beat the price that I have been quoted. The details are as follows:
    £1383.80 for myself and 3 children aged 12, 14 and 16
    Staying at the Apartment Fairies Palace in a one bedroom apartment self catering.
    Travelling on the 5-12th August, flying from Norwich, transfers and luggage allowance included.
    This cost does not include insurance, in flight meals and going through Quidco.
    I am flexible on the dates and can travel between 28th of July and the 8th of August. I could also fly from Stansted.
    Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, have a great day
    :rotfl:
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