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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
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    Hi bigmc

    Cant do anything on First Choice - same company as Thomsons - great price though as Jet2 want loads more for the same holiday

    I am a Travel Agent
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    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • flem007_uk
    flem007_uk Posts: 7 Forumite
    edited 19 May 2017 at 11:07AM
    The Quote itself: £779.78 in total (389.99 each) plus 0.5% cashback
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 11 - 18 July 2017
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Pacifae Golden Village, Kefalonia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): B and B
    Transfers Included
    No pre booked seat or in flight food
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
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    Hi Flem

    As this includes the £100 off offer they have its quite tough to beat - my price would be £772 saving you an additional 1%

    I am a Travel Agent
    I’ve sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • atruefaker
    atruefaker Posts: 167 Forumite
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    Hi

    I know this is quite a general enquiry but I am struggling to find a holiday in budget.

    I need a beach family all (inclusive holiday). I am have been searching but the quotes online or calling agents are quoting nearly £7000 - 9000!

    2 x adults
    2 x Children (13 and 15)
    Dates: 29th July for 14 nights
    All Inclusive - beach resort
    Destinations: anywhere hot but not Egypt or Turkey
    rating: 4 star or above
    Budget: £5000
    Airport: London (all) or Birmingham

    Any help appreciated.

    Thanks
  • magough
    magough Posts: 33 Forumite
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    Hi, i've used this several times and you travel agents usually come up trumps so fingers crossed for 2017 :)

    • The Quote itself: £1433
    • Who the quote is from: Thomson
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Hotel/Tasia Maris
    • The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    • The Holiday Dates: 13-20 Aug 2017
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Tasia Maris
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No.
    Note:
    We don't require half board.
    Dates are flexible but need to be August and need to be back by 1st September.
    This price is for a sea view room and includes 2 suitcases and transfers, which we need.


    We wanted to book our usual Napa Plaza hotel but found this cheaper.
    Would also be interested in Napa Plaza around the same price please.

    Thanks in advance.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
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    Hi magough

    Sorry we are more expensive on this and the Napa Plaza - we do have the Tasia Maris in a Seaview from Stansted on 19th August at the same price with Jet2Hols so you get 22kg hold bags each but cant beat the price. Napa Plaza is about £1600

    ps Just a reminder to everyone we are Guaranteeing to beat Thomas Cook and Jet2Holidays prices this month - just post on the Forum and we will reply

    I am a Travel Agent
    I’ve sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • davilown
    davilown Posts: 2,303 Forumite
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    Hi

    Appreciate any better costings on this - the premium economy can just be for 2 pers with airport lounge for the other 2 (kids can suffer as its our anniversary!) Also happy to play with dates by 7 days, and Airport (can do Birmingham) if cheaper.

    Would ove a none coach transfer as well. The hotel does offer a free upgrade on anniversaries (it's our 20th) but I can;t seem to get that on the website.

    First Choice

    £6764.32

    £1691.08 per personInc £703.68 Total Discount 4 Adults

    HOTEL
    Azul Fives by Karisma
    in Playa del Carmen, Mexico - Caribbean Coast, Mexico


    FLIGHTS
    10 nights

    LONDON GATWICK - CANCUN
    Fri 22 Jun 2018 09:40 14:00 Thomson Airways-Direct
    Mon 2 Jul 2018 16:15 07:30 Thomson Airways-Direct
    +1 Day


    Premium Club × 4 +£968.00
    Adult Flight Meal × 4 Included
    23 kg luggage × 4 Included
    Change flight options

    ROOM & BOARD
    Deluxe Double Room with Balcony or Terrace × 2 Included
    All Inclusive
    Change room & board type

    EXTRAS
    World care Fund donation £4.00
    Coach Transfer Included
    Change extras

    PRICE BREAKDOWN
    Discount - £703.68
    Basic Holiday£6496.00
    Options & Extras (total)£972.00

    TOTAL PRICE £6764.32 4 Adults
    30th June 2021 completely debt free…. Downsized, reduced working hours and living the dream.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
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    Hi davilown

    I can save you £175 off the total of this like fopr like so we would be £6589

    Everything like for like

    Obviously if just 2 Premium then price will be less but still £175 less than booking direct

    We can do upgrades to Private Transfers

    Here are the details of the Anniversary offer - you would need to do a room upgrade to get this

    Complimentary honeymoon and anniversary package available when booking a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom suite for a minimum of 10 nights. Package includes 2-for-1 on beachfront sky massage, sparkling wine, flowers, 15% discount on spa services, romantic rose petals and candles in your room. This offer is valid until 31st October 2016.

    Please note arrivals from 1st November 2016, will need to book a 1-bedroom sky suite to recieve the honeymoon and anniversary offer.

    Just to let you know to be entitled to this offer your booking must be within 60 days of the wedding or within 30 days of the anniversary. Proof of marriage required on arrival - a copy of marriage certificate or wedding invite and wedding photos. This offer isn't valid on group bookings or if you're travelling with the wedding party.

    (That info is from the First Choice website)

    I am a Travel Agent
    I’ve sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • Price quoted is £2,241 per person with two people travelling. Quote via internet site.

    Cruise company: Azamara
    Ship: Azamara Quest

    2 Adults travelling
    Date: 20th November 2017 for seven nights leaving from Miami
    Room Class: V2
    No booking fee

    No flights or accommodation in Miami required
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
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    Hi Andrew

    They are including a discount of £174 per person in that price so I cant beat it

    I am a Travel Agent
    I’ve sent you a PM
    My company’s ABTA/ATOL numbers are G9172/6053. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. You can check my ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
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