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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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12th feb manchester 2013
7 nights
Thomson
Accommodation: Iberotel Coraya Beach Resort
in Marsa Alam , Egypt - Red Sea
half board
1 adult, 1 infant (age 0)
transfers inc
baggage: 25 kgs
best price so far: £669 but can get £10 off through quidco.
thanks...... am ready to book!0 -
sorted
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The Quote itself:n £1500.65
Who the quote is from:alpha rooms.com
Is there a booking fee: no - creditdebit card yes
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:ryanair /
The departure Airport/Post: manchester
The Holiday Dates: 31st march - 7th april or can be 1st april - 7th aplril
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 3 kids (2,4.8)
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Avanti Village Paphos
The Board (self catering/half board etc): bed and breakfast
Any specific requirements: none
Is an in-flight meal included: no
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The Quote itself:n £2300
Who the quote is from:on the beach
Is there a booking fee: ?
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:thomsons flight
The departure Airport/Post: cardiff
The Holiday Dates: 27th aug-3rd sept( anytime in school summer hols ok)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 2 kids 15,6
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): goldcity tourism complex
The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
Is an in-flight meal included: no
above price is shuttle transfers and 4 bags.. am looking to book asap and am getting sore eyes looking lol be absolutely immensely greatful for an extra pair of eyes xx karen..2 week 5:2=5.5lb off.0 -
The Quote itself: 3429per person + £100 on board credit per cabin( junior suite)
The Tour Operator:fred olsen cruises
The departure port - harwich
The Holiday Dates: 29th may 2013- 17 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2
we have had the above identical quote from about a dozen travel agents.
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DelThe Quote itself: 3429per person + £100 on board credit per cabin( junior suite)
The Tour Operator:fred olsen cruises
The departure port - harwich
The Holiday Dates: 29th may 2013- 17 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2
we have had the above identical quote from about a dozen travel agents.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.0 -
Really hoping someone can help beat my quote...
The Quote itself - £11,407.54
Who the quote is from - Virgin Holidays
Is there a booking fee - n/a
The Tour Operator/Airline - Virgin Atlantic (premium economy)
The departure Airport/Post - London Gatwick
The Holiday Dates - 6th Sept - 20th Sept
The number of people travelling - 4 adults
The Hotel - Secrets Wild Orchid (preferred club room)
The Board - All Inclusive
Is an in-flight meal included - Yes
Extras - Vroom access & private transfers
Thanking you in advance!0 -
Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
Accommodation only on All Inclusive basis
2 adults Pool view room
4 nights 11-15 June 2013.
Can you beat Riu website £625?
Thank you very much.0 -
Hey
looking for our Summer 2013 break! Can anybody beat this? I really hope so!
Quote Price: £1681 total
Company: First Choice
Destination: Lagotel Hotel Playa de Muro (Alcudia) Majorca.
Dates: 11th-18th June
Departs From: Bristol
Passengers: 2 adults, 1 teen (age 13) so maybe an adult price
Board: All Inclusive
Accom: Twin room (pool view request)
Extras: Select your seat, return airport transfers (shuttle)0 -
Hi, Looking for New York / Florida Multitrip for 2 families Easter 2014
Quote Price: £9592
Company: Ocean Florida & Pillenger
Destination: New York for 3 nights, 11 nights in Orlando
Dates:5th April 2014 - 19th April 2014
Departing: London
Passenger: 4 x adults, 4 x teens
Accom: 2 x rooms (for 4) Roosevelt Hotel for 3 nights, then 5 bed villa in florida for 11 nights
Board: Self Catering
Extras: 2 x full size 4 door car with full comprehensive insurance
We would also like 3 days tickets for Universal/Islands of Adventure but these have not been included in this quote.
Thanks for your help0
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