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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 Livvipivvi

    I can do this like for like for £7923 saving you a further £210 - I cant find a cheaper date but we can chat about other hotels etc when you call

    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.
  • Stretlow
    Stretlow Posts: 49 Forumite
    Could anyone please see if they can beat my quote

    Dates 25/08/2018 - 08/09/2018 (14 nights)
    6 Adults, 3 Kids ( 9,6 & 3 )
    Orange lake resort Orlando

    two options

    2x2 bedrooms with 2 cars £9555 - Charter Travel

    1x3 bedroom with one people carrier £8385 - Virgin

    Many Thanks
  • MATTR5
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    Hi Stretlow

    I think I can beat this but just need confirmation of where its flying from and what Insurance is included with Car

    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.
  • Stretlow
    Stretlow Posts: 49 Forumite
    My apologies

    From Manchester

    3rd party insurance I presume
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Haha no worries- we can definitely beat it
    We can also do a £99 per person deposit on this one
    Hi there's not a lot of difference in price but 2 cars is marginally cheaper than a 15 seater people carrier - Insurance is a pain but we can always take the car/s out of our price - even so I can beat VirgiNs Price INCLUDING car insurance

    So Virgin flights, 3 bedroom apartment, 2 x Intermediate cars inc Fully Comp Insurance (This adds £358 on the Virgin site) my price is £8297 (ive checked Virgin Holidays today like for like and they want £9100)

    If you do your own cars/people carrier my price comes down to £7287

    I hope that all makes sense but when you give us a call we can go through it properly and look at options

    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.
  • Hi All

    Got a quote for: £1600

    2 adults

    Travelling from Manchester on Sun 10th Sept to Orlando
    Return Sun 24th Sept

    Hotel: Cabana Bay Universal (14 Nights) Room Only

    Package with Thomas Cook, includes car hire (but willing to buy this separately)

    (Also a little flexible on dates/length)

    Thanks in advance!

    Ben
  • The Quote itself: £2677.97 (includes £100 discount code)
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 23rd June 2018 for two weeks
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 (2 adults 1 child aged 2)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Golden Tulip Aguas Claras Resort, Cuba
    The Board: all inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    thanks

    em
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Stateside

    I cant beat that sorry - its coming up at £1751.98 on their website when you go all the way through so they must be giving you a good discount

    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.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Emma

    Yes I can beat that price and do it for £2497 total - all still with Thomas Cook so same flights, rep, 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.
  • Hi MATTR5

    Thanks for trying!

    Yes they are offering an extra £150 off with a discount code.

    Happy to consider other good hotels in the area (or even split the time between Orlando and Miami), if it can be done for around the £1600 mark! Not sure if that's at all possible though!

    Cheers.

    Ben
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