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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Good_Money
    Good_Money Posts: 111 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: £1164 total
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook website
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook / TCX / Apartments Morasol Suites
    • The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 18th Oct 2012 for 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Apartments Morasol Suites
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: junior suite room
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • BLUis
    BLUis Posts: 773 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £1478 (7 nights)
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: Not sure, depends how we pay
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson Airways
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 28 August 2012
    The number of people travelling: 2 Adults, 1 child (9)
    The Hotel: Akti Beach Club, Kardamena, Kos
    The Board: All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No, not needed

    Resort Transfer: Included

    Extra Info:

    This date is not fixed, we can go anytime after 25 August, but have to be back in UK at the latest 9 September.

    We can fly from either B’ham, East Mids or Manchester

    Don’t mind night flights

    20 kg baggage included in this price, would like another 10kg if poss

    I am looking at other places too, so there may be a couple from me on here!

    Thanks to anyone who can help.
    Married the absolute love of my life on Sunday May 6th and I couldnt be happier!!!
  • lucymills85
    lucymills85 Posts: 12 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £1910 (10 nights)
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: no? not sure.
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson Airways
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 18th - 28th September 2012
    The number of people travelling: 2 Adults
    The Hotel: Grand palladium Bavaro & Punta Cana Resort & Spa
    The Board: All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Resort Transfer: Included

    Extra Info:

    20 kg baggage included in this price per person.:D

    Thanks to anyone who can help.
  • Randy
    Randy Posts: 210 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £2078 (8 nights) Would like 10
    Who the quote is from: Alpharooms
    Is there a booking fee: no? not sure.
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 6th - 14th September 2012 (Flexible)
    The number of people travelling: 2 Adults
    The Hotel: Gloria Golf Resort, Belek, Turkey
    The Board: All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Resort Transfer: Included

    Extra Info:
    . Flexible on Dates and Airport
  • badgeraudio
    badgeraudio Posts: 81 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts
    edited 15 July 2012 at 11:57AM
    The Quote itself: Flights: £2150.78 Hotel:-£1878.20
    Who the quote is from: BA online and Thomas Cook online
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: British Airways and Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Arival Airport/Post: Cancun, Mexico
    The Holiday Dates: Flights: 23/3/2013 & 6/4/2013 Hotel: 23/3/2013-1/4/2013
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 Kids (4)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dreams Tulum resort, Mexico
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Room Type: Premium junior suite garden view
    Any specific requirements: At this oint I am only booking 9 nights at the Dreams Tulum resort as I plan to get a hire car and stay at smaller hotels in the area while exploring for the rest of the holiday. I will book these hotels, car hire and transfers later.
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • Jonni2bad
    Jonni2bad Posts: 562 Forumite
    Hotel: Deloix Aqua Centre, Benidorm
    Board: Full Board
    Price: £1639
    Duration: 7 nights
    From: Ola Holidays
    Airport: EMA
    Dates: 29th July - 5th Aug 2012
    People: 4 Pax - 2xAd + 2xCh (aged 10 / 7)
    Other: Resort Transfer x4 Pax

    Can depart between 28th July and 3rd Aug and Airport
    Ideally from EMA but any Midlands ok.
    Would also consider 10 days if priced around £1750
  • spcmn
    spcmn Posts: 1 Newbie
    The Quote itself: £520.42
    Who the quote is from: Easyjet Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Easyjet/H10
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton 23/7/12 13:50 (Returning 26/7/12 17:35)
    The Holiday Dates: 23/7/12 - 26/7/12 (3 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): H10 Universitat ****
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    Any specific requirements: Twin Room
    Is an in-flight meal included: N/A
  • Amydan
    Amydan Posts: 18 Forumite
    • The Quote itself: £2759
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook (day time flights) Limak Lara Resort
    • The departure Airport/Post: Stansted
    • The Holiday Dates: 13th October (7 nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults & 2 children (3 & 5)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Limak Lara Resort, Lara Beach, Turkey
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Family room & day time flights
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Many thanks

  • Stretlow
    Stretlow Posts: 49 Forumite
    Would love some help with this if available..


    The Quote itself:1736
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: not sure
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 24/08 for one week although I can go any time after the 11/08 until end August (could do 10 days or 2 weeks for a few hundred more)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 3yr old, 1 infant
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Green Garden Resort & Suites
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: NO

    Thanks in advance
  • Hi have been quoted best price of £ 1093 For 5 people to stay self catering at the Hi bouganvilla in Sa Coma dates are 21st Aug 2012 to the 31st Aug 2012 -

    The Ages are
    Adult
    Adult
    Child 16
    Child 13
    Child 6

    I am also looking for flights for the same date best so far are from RyanAir At £ 1120 for flights from liverpool

    Any help would be great
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