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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Tracy

    You didnt put the price youve had but looking at their website I get a total price of £4369.90 for 2 Adults inc the Premium Seats upgrade

    I cant save you a lot but we would be £4319 going on the 14th or £4269 going on the 15th Jan for 2 Adults both dates inc the Premium Seats upgrade

    Everything with Thomsons and like for like so inc luggage, transfers 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.
  • Thank you so much
  • Beachy579
    Beachy579 Posts: 9 Forumite
    Hi

    Could anyone beat this Quote.

    The Quote itself: £1348
    Who the quote is from: love holiday
    Is there a booking fee:
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Bodrum Holiday Resort&Spa
    The departure Airport/Post: Edinburgh
    The Holiday Dates: 21/10/17 7nts
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 x adult 2x child (14&13)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:

    I can travel from all north airports

    Thanks
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Beachy

    Looking at Loveholidays site to match your price it looks like you've included transfers and 2 hold bags

    If so we can beat their price by £50 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.
  • AceT
    AceT Posts: 117 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts
    Hi

    Could anyone beat this Quote.

    The Quote itself: £3575
    Who the quote is from: Monarch holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch
    The departure Airport/Post: London Luton or Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 15/8/17 or 16/8/17 10nts
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 x adult 2x child (13 & 10)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Club Letoonia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi AceT

    Ive looked on Monarch and I cant find this price - its nearer £4000

    If you can find it call me as we have a webmatch so i will beat any genuine total by £25

    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.
  • takethemon
    takethemon Posts: 139 Forumite
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    Hi. Can anyone beat this quote from First Choice please?


    Hotel : Venosa Beach and Spa
    Flying out of Manchester am 16.10.17 to Bodrum Airport
    Returning 30.10.17 to Manchester.
    All inclusive, including transfers.
    2 Adults
    Thomson Airways
    £1326.32


    Thank you.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi takethemon

    We can beat this price by a bit - not a huge amount

    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.
  • moneywisher
    moneywisher Posts: 10 Forumite
    Can anyone beat this quote please?

    The Quote itself:4834
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee:no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Thomson
    The departure Airport/Post: Cardiff
    The Holiday Dates:22.08.17 (or earlier) for 14 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults and 2 children aged 6 and 12
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Condesa de la bahia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc : All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included:No

    Many thanks for your help
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi moneywisher

    We can beat this price by quite a lot - over £400 so i wonder if there is an extra we havent included - I've messaged you my number so you can let me know

    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.

    ps Thank you takethemon for your booking today - much appreciated
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