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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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    • The Quote itself: £528/person
    • Who the quote is from: Monarch
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch holidays / Parque Santiago 3 & 4
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 18th March to 28th March
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults only
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Parque Santiago 3 & 4, Playas de las Americas
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): SC
    • Any specific requirements: must be this hotel
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Looking for the above, can change dates 1 day either side.
    PoorMoon

    Cleared £15,000 debt whilst being a student full time, bought a house, all whilst working full time.... it can be done!
  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,161 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 31 December 2012 at 6:09PM
    The Quote itself: £2198.12 (for both)
    Who the quote is from: The Holiday Club - Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 15 to 29 October 2013 - 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Gr Bahia Esmeralda, Punta Cana, Dom Rep
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    That quote includes premium seating on the return flight.
    Any specific requirements:
    Very easy on dates, can go in Sep, Oct or Nov. Could also change to Gr Bahia Amber.
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • The Quote itself: £2757
    Who the quote is from: Jet2Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2Holidays
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 29/7/13 - 8/8/13
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults + 2 children (16yrs, 12yrs)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Azuline Hotel Atlantic, Es Cana, Ibiza
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: 1 bed apartment
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Can travel any time from 28/7 to mid August
  • wendyh
    wendyh Posts: 112 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £5971
    Who the quote is from: Virgin
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 2nd August - 16th August 2013 - 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (14 and 11)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Smugglers Cove, St Lucia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    That quote includes premium economy seating on the return flight for all.
    Any specific requirements: Has to be during school Summer holidays
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes
  • Stuki
    Stuki Posts: 9 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture First Post Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £3839
    Who the quote is from: Travel Republic
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 26 July-09 Aug 2013
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults , 2 children (12 & 10)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Rixos Lares
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: N/A
    Is an in-flight meal included: No


    Thanks in advance
  • wibblewibble
    wibblewibble Posts: 200 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    edited 3 January 2013 at 9:13AM
    The Quote itself: £1459
    Who the quote is from: theinternet traveller
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    24 May 2012 –
    27 May 2013 Liaison Hotel, Deluxe double room, Room only, 3 nights Washington
    27 May 2013 –
    30 May 2013 Milford Plaza Times Square, Superior double room, Room only, 3 nights New York
    30 Mat 2013 –
    02 June 2013 Omni Parker, Traditional double room, Room only, 3 nights Boston

    Price includes Amtrak travel between Washington/New York and New York/Boston

    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow - return from Boston
    The Holiday Dates: 24 May 2013 - 02 June 2013
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 both adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3* and 4*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): room only
    Any specific requirements: dates flexible in May to mid June
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Would alternatively consider 2 center holiday New York & Boston with Amtrak travel between cities 4 nights New York 5 nights Boston

    1 traveler is 6'5" so guaranteed extra leg room seats would be a bonus.
    Win's so far: Cadburys Mini Eggs £1.09 Pentel Goody Bag £10 , M&S Luxury Hamper £45, 10,000 Tesco clubcard points (£100) :j
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Is this the cost for both passengers if so this is very cheap

    Thanks
    Del


    The Quote itself: £1459
    Who the quote is from: theinternet traveller
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
    24 May 2012 –
    27 May 2013 Liaison Hotel, Deluxe double room, Room only, 3 nights Washington
    27 May 2013 –
    30 May 2013 Milford Plaza Times Square, Superior double room, Room only, 3 nights New York
    30 Mat 2013 –
    02 June 2013 Omni Parker, Traditional double room, Room only, 3 nights Boston

    Price includes Amtrak travel between Washington/New York and New York/Boston

    The departure Airport/Post: London Heathrow - return from Boston
    The Holiday Dates: 24 May 2013 - 02 June 2013
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 both adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): 3* and 4*
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): room only
    Any specific requirements: dates flexible in May to mid June
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Would alternatively consider 2 center holiday New York & Boston with Amtrak travel between cities 4 nights New York 5 nights Boston

    1 traveler is 6'5" so guaranteed extra leg room seats would be a bonus.
    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.
  • wibblewibble
    wibblewibble Posts: 200 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    edited 3 January 2013 at 11:40AM
    Thats the per person price - sorry should have been clearer, I wish it was the price for both LOL

    I'm happy to consider cheaper hotels provided they aren't too far away from the main areas/attractions as I don't think the flight prices have much wiggle room, and as I said we'd happily drop Washington altogether and have longer in NYC and Boston if that makes a difference to costs. The closer we can get the price to £1,000 per person the happier I'd be.
    Win's so far: Cadburys Mini Eggs £1.09 Pentel Goody Bag £10 , M&S Luxury Hamper £45, 10,000 Tesco clubcard points (£100) :j
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    Sent you a PM

    Thanks
    Del


    wendyh wrote: »
    The Quote itself: £5971
    Who the quote is from: Virgin
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 2nd August - 16th August 2013 - 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (14 and 11)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Smugglers Cove, St Lucia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    That quote includes premium economy seating on the return flight for all.
    Any specific requirements: Has to be during school Summer holidays
    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.
  • fatnoo
    fatnoo Posts: 3 Newbie
    edited 3 January 2013 at 2:20PM
    The Quote itself: £1,328 pp
    Who the quote is from: Iglu Cruise
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Cunard - Queen Mary 2. Balcony, B2
    The departure Airport/Post: Sail from Southampton to NY
    The Holiday Dates: 26/4/13 - 3/5/13 on ship, 3/5 - 6/5/13 hotel in NY
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Holiday Inn Midtown 57nd street
    Any specific requirements: Cruise from Southampton to NY. 3 night hotel stay in NY. Flight to Manchester on 5/5/13. Transfers from port to hotel on 3/5 and transfers from hotel to airport on 6/5. Any hotel really, the HI above is just what Iglu propose
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
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