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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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The Quote itself: £2,136
Who the quote is from: Best at Travel
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Best at travel / British Airways / Dreams La Romana Resort and Spa
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 1st Sept 17 - 10 sept 17
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Dreams La Romana Resort and Spa
The Board (self catering/half board etc) All Inclusive
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: not sure, must be
Note:
Dates have to be at the start of September
This price is for a Premium Deluxe Garden View on All inclusive but if you can do preffered for a good price club we would be very happy0 -
Hi shannon
Its a good price - its very close to our nett so I cant really 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.0 -
The Quote itself: £1941.20
Who the quote is from: Thomson on line
Is there a booking fee: no
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson, direct flights
The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
The Holiday Dates: 17/07/17 (Depart: 08:45 Arrive: 14:50) - 24/07/17 (Depart: 16:05 Arrive: 18:15)
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults, 1 Standard Room :Room offers 1 king size bed and 1 couch
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):TUI SENSATORI RESORT FETHIYE, Fethiye, Dalaman Area, Turkey
The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
Any specific requirements: Fethiye, Dalaman Area, Turkey
Is an in-flight meal included: no
Chosen Mon to Mon for the flight times0 -
Hi Samal
We can beat this by £20 - sorry cant save you more than that but its Thomsons - we can do much bigger savings on Thomas Cooks, Jet2Holidays, Kuoni etc etc
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.0 -
Boa Vista, Cape Verde for 2
Anytime between 30th June and 11th July for either 1 week, 10 or 11 days
Riu Touareg Hotel
Current price £886 each0 -
The cheapest way to book this will be on Thomson or 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.0 -
The Quote itself: £2759
Who the quote is from: Southall Travel
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Emirates/One and Only Royal Mirage The Palace
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: 21-29 Aug 2017
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Only Royal Mirage The Palace
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
Any specific requirements: Emirates flight departing manchester at 21:15 and departing dubai 14:35.
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes.0 -
Want a 5-7 night trip to Vegas. My best find below...
The Quote itself: £1776 (minus 200£ using code "extra200) not including resort fees
Who the quote is from: thomas cook
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas cook, Thomas cook, new York New York
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates: 27 Aug - 3 Sept 2017
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): New York New York
The Board (self catering/half board etc): self catering
Any specific requirements: Direct flights (ideally the option to book extra leg room), holiday can be any time in September so pretty flexible with dates. Want a nice hotel as it's for a birthday.
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes.0 -
Hi Lous
Don't laugh but i couldn't find this holiday for ages and then realised i was searching for New York not Hotel New York, Las Vegas - oops
Anyway - Yes we can beat this even with the £200 off - so we can save you an additional £50 saving you £250 altogether so total will be £1526 - all with Thomas Cooks so like for like
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.0 -
- The Quote itself:
- Who the quote is from:Thomson
- Is there a booking fee:no
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Riu Palace Playacar
- The departure Airport/Post:LGW
- The Holiday Dates:14jan 2018 for 14 nights flexible dates
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):5
- The Board (self catering/half board etc : All inc
- Any specific requirements:premium class
- Is an in-flight meal included:yes
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