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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • shannon_thompson
    shannon_thompson Posts: 1 Newbie
    edited 1 June 2017 at 1:25PM
    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 happy
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    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.
  • samal
    samal Posts: 166 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    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 times
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    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.
  • 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 each
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    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.
  • LFC7894
    LFC7894 Posts: 15 Forumite
    Fifth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    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.
  • lous_2
    lous_2 Posts: 110 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    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.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    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.
  • Tracy1066
    Tracy1066 Posts: 7 Forumite
    edited 21 June 2017 at 6:59PM
    • 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
    this is our honeymoon so all help and tips gratefully received , tia
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