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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • The Quote: £5400


    Number of persons - 2 adults

    04/03/13 - Flight - Depart Edinburgh, arrive New York
    04/03/13 - Accommodation - King Room (RO basis) Novotel Times Square x 4 nights
    08/03/13 - Flight - Depart New York, arrive Jamaica
    08/03/13 - Accommodation - Garden Suite (AI basis) Couples Negril x 10 nights
    18/03/13 - Flight - Depart Jamaica, arrive Edinburgh (via New York)

    Thanks

  • The Quote: £1253 with Thomas Cook

    Number of Persons: 2 Adults, 1 Child 5, 1 Infant.
    24/09/2013 - 7 Nights
    Stella Palace
    All Inclusive

    Can anyone beat this? A little flexible on dates, but would really like to be 'there' across the 24th.
    Thanks
    DFW - Overdraft £2481.70/£2520
    PPI Reclaim Natwest £1,518.95 - awaiting cheque, to pay on above Overdraft!
  • Geoggy
    Geoggy Posts: 494 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The quote £3,290.40

    No of persons : 3 Adults and 1 child (16)
    6th july 2013 - London Gatwick to Orlando flights only on Virgin.
    Return 18th July 2013

    Going out in Economy, coming back in Premium Economy.
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Hello Ian

    Ive just got your message and have found your voucher

    Check your PM and email

    Thanks
    Del

    Geoggy wrote: »
    The quote £3,290.40

    No of persons : 3 Adults and 1 child (16)
    6th july 2013 - London Gatwick to Orlando flights only on Virgin.
    Return 18th July 2013

    Going out in Economy, coming back in Premium Economy.
    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.
  • caspie_2
    caspie_2 Posts: 52 Forumite
    edited 18 September 2012 at 8:55PM
    The Quote itself: 6825 to lanzarote, los pocillos
    Who the quote is from:thomas cook
    Is there a booking fee:no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:thomas cook/los jameos
    The departure Airport/Post:cardiff
    The Holiday Dates:22/8/13 to 5/9/13
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):4 ad, 2 children(15 and 3) 1 infant
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):4/5
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):ai
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:yes
    many thanks
  • judy2357
    judy2357 Posts: 3,744 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 19 September 2012 at 11:10AM
    The Quote itself: £1729 (including £29 each insurance)
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The departure Airport - Exeter (we like day flights)
    The Holiday Dates: 26th June 2013 - 10th July - 14 days
    The number of people travelling - 2 adults (one room with sea view)
    Hotel Tres Torres Santa Eulalia Ibiza
    Half board
    Any specific requirements:sea view/marine view, air con, wifi
    Is an in-flight meal included: No

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  • The Quote itself: £2900
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin holidays, United Flights, Renaisance Times Square NYC ( just want a midtown hotel not too fussy)
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 1st August 2013, Can go any August
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Rennaisance Times Square
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    Any specific requirements: Midtown 3/4 star, 5 or 6 nights
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • manic
    manic Posts: 698 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £4506 to Lanzarote
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: don't know
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook/Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 29/10/12 to 5/11/12
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults, 4 children (7,6,4 & 4)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sun Tropic Island
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Need to book soon,

    Thanks
  • __Chocolate__
    __Chocolate__ Posts: 7 Forumite
    edited 21 September 2012 at 2:27AM
    The Quote itself: £1738.5
    Who the quote is from: Southall Travel
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Sri Lankan
    The departure Airport/Post: Heathrow
    The Holiday Dates: 3/10/12-9/10/12 (5 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hilton Colombo
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Del

    The Quote itself: £2900
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin holidays, United Flights, Renaisance Times Square NYC ( just want a midtown hotel not too fussy)
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 1st August 2013, Can go any August
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Rennaisance Times Square
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    Any specific requirements: Midtown 3/4 star, 5 or 6 nights
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    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.
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