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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    russetred wrote: »
    Can anyone help on this one.

    The quote: £5210.22
    Quote from: Co op travel
    Booking fee: no
    Departure airport: Gatwick
    Holiday dates: 02/07/13 - 16/07/13
    No of people: 3 adults 2 children age 13 and 16
    Hotel: Viva Wyndham Azteca, Playa del carmen
    Board: AI
    Any spec req: rooms next door to each other.
    In flight meal: included.
    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.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del

    alegna55 wrote: »
    Can anyone cut the price on this one off holiday for our family?
    • The Quote itself: £3,100
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Delta/ Florida superior 3 bed villa
    • The departure Airport: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 31st May 2013 for 14 days
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 Adults, 1 child aged 9
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3 bed superior villa with private pool allocate on arrival
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
    • Any specific requirements: car hire included but not insurance, direct flights only please, not on resort
    • Is an in-flight meal included: yes
    Thanks for any interest in helping keep the cost of this one off holiday with our grandson down
    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.
  • myright
    myright Posts: 689 Forumite
    can this be beat

    • The Quote itself: £1600
    • Who the quote is from: On The Beach
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:monarch/ tropitel (in naama bay)
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 3 September for 12 days
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): tropitel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): breakfast
    • Any specific requirements: private beach hotel, big swimming pool (s) in naama bay. accessible location
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Probably not.
  • craigmmorq4
    craigmmorq4 Posts: 67 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 25 August 2012 at 7:52PM
    can this be beat?

    The Quote itself:1200
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Condesa de la Bahia Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: newcastle
    The Holiday Dates: june 5th for 7 nights - but I can go anytime in JUne for a week
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults and one 1 year old child
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Condesa de la Bahia Hotel
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inc
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:no
  • dee2009
    dee2009 Posts: 13 Forumite
    can this be beat?

    The Quote itself:£1550
    Who the quote is from: Barrhead travel(Instore)
    Is there a booking fee: included
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: British airways/ best western president times square
    The departure Airport/Post: Glasgow
    The Holiday Dates: 4th April 2013 for 4 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):As above
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): room only
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:not sure
  • Can anyone help on this one.

    The quote: £2700
    Quote from: thomsons
    Booking fee: no
    Departure airport: Birmingham
    Holiday dates: 30/06/13- 14/07/13
    No of people: 2asults 2 children aged 13, 10
    Hotel Quality inn, int drive, Orlando
    Board: Room only
    Any spec req: no
    In flight meal: included.
  • The quote. £4652
    From Thomson
    Departing from Gatwick
    Dates 22 10 12 to 05 11 12
    4 adults
    Catalonia maya resort spa
    All inclusive
    Mexico
    2 rooms

    Thanks
  • The Quote itself:£2521
    Who the quote is from: Thomson (instore)
    Is there a booking fee: included
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: First Choice/Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 29th July - 5th August
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults & 2 kids (11 & 4)
    The Hotel Fiesta Don Toni Resort, Ibiza
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:not sure


    Thank you!!!!
  • baloo
    baloo Posts: 115 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £3854
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Barut Hemera Resort & Spa, Side, Turkey
    The departure Airport/Post: East Mids
    The Holiday Dates: 11/07/2013 (Flexible til 15/07)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 "kids" aged 15 & 16
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Included: 20kg luggage & Transfers

    Thanks in advance for help
  • Smudger78
    Smudger78 Posts: 164 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    The Quote itself: £990
    Who the quote is from: Internet
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:4* Hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester or Leeds & Bradford The Holiday Dates: 17/06/2013 (Flexible til 15/07)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 child (2 yrs)
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B or HB
    Any specific requirements: None
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Included: 20kg luggage & Transfers

    Looking to book 7 nights anytime from mid June to Mid July next year. Best deal I have found is £330ish pp but if anyone could beat it would be grateful.

    Thanks
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