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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • ghol26
    ghol26 Posts: 87 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    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!
  • m00nie
    m00nie Posts: 2,314 Forumite
    edited 7 February 2013 at 7:58PM
    sorted

    thanks..
  • nadmaj
    nadmaj Posts: 360 Forumite
    edited 31 January 2013 at 5:36PM
    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

    add £70 for baggage fee
  • 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.
  • gull5426
    gull5426 Posts: 27 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    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.

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

    Thanks
    Del


    gull5426 wrote: »
    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.
    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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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 help
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