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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Hi,
    Thanks for your quick reply Mattr5.We are still undecided on hotels for cancun.It's between GR Solaris and riu cancun,maybe you can beat this one?


    The Quote itself: GBP 2722 (£2622 with £100 off LHMONTH100)
    Who the quote is from:Thomson online
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: british airways, riu cancun
    The departure Airport/Post: london gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 16/06/18 to 27/06/18 (11 NIGHTS)
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults,
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):RIU CANCUN
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No (flexible on airport and dates)
    Is an in-flight meal included:YES

    Can anyone beat this family holiday to cambrils?


    The Quote itself: GBP 5031
    Who the quote is from:Jet2 Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: jet2, Best cambrils
    The departure Airport/Post: belfast
    The Holiday Dates: 28/05/18 to 02/06/18 (5 NIGHTS)
    The number of people travelling: 8 adults,5 children aged from 3 to 8 (5 rooms)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Best Cambrils
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No (flexible on dates + or - 5 days)
    Is an in-flight meal included:don't think so
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi gdbhoy

    I can beat the Thomson one but only by a few quid - the code throws me out - you'd be better of going via a cashback site - i can show you how when you call if unsure

    But I can beat the Jet2hols one like for like by at least £100 and I may be able to save you a few hundred more if we jig a few things about and also I'll upgrade you to a Private Return Transfer for £80 if you want (Jet2hols want almost £400 to do this)

    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 there,

    I am looking for a holiday from any London Airport for 3 adults, on the 11th September 2017 for 6 nights to ideally either - Turkey (Bodrum or Antalya), Spain (Andalusia - Nerja or near by), Morocco (Fez) or open to other suggestions that comprise of a beach on site or nearby but also close to cultural tourist sites/attractions.

    Looking at 5* Hotels (would be great to have a spa on site but not essential), 1 room (Single and King/Double), All Inclusive or Half Board and transfers all included.

    Budget of around £550

    Many Thanks
    London, UK
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Chris

    Youre not really supposed to put quote requests on this thread - its really a Beat my Price thread so you should post what you wnt to book and see if we can do it any cheaper

    Anyway ive had a lttle look and best we have is 6 nts on the 11/9 to Otium Eco club in Side - this gets 4.5/5 on trip Advisor and has a spa - from Gatwick - 2 rooms all inc inc flights, cabin bags, transfers is £547 each

    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.
  • Lastminute.com

    Hotel: Rixos Bodrum (All Inclusive) or Voyage Bodrum (All Inclusive)
    Dates: 11/09/2017 - 18/09/2017 (7 nights)
    Departure: Stansted
    Return: Gatwick
    1 Room
    3 Adults
    £675

    Happy to travel from any London airport
    London, UK
  • Can anyone beat my quote please for the Cordial Mogan Playa (not valle)?
    Quote includes 23kg hold luggage each, and we will arrange our own taxi transfers.
    Would consider Luton / Heathrow / Bristol airports for an earlier departure time, this one being quoted as a 14.20 departure.

    The Quote itself: £1,880.22
    Who the quote is from: Monarch Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Monarch / Cordial Mogan Playa
    The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 26th June 2018 - 14 Nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Cordial Mogan Playa
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): HB
    Any specific requirements: None - Flexible 3+- days
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Transfers Included: No

    Thank you
  • MATTR5
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    Hi Sainstcouple

    You've definitely found the cheapest price on an afternoon flight - I cant save you much but like for like we would be £1858 - all with Monatrch Hols so same flights, luggage, reps, deposit £59pp etc

    The morning flights are tougher - the only one I can see is Thomsons from Luton on 25/6 at 07.15 - but Thomsons want £2400 for that (this does inc a private taxi the other end and free select your seat) so its a fair bit more - the best I can get that down to is £2348

    So unless you really really want a morning flight the Monarch looks the best deal so give me a shout if you want to book

    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.
  • The Quote itself: £7582.46
    Who the quote is from: Thomson
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson/Disney Caribbean Beach Resort
    The departure Airport/Post: LGW
    The Holiday Dates: 25/7/18- 8/8/18
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (7 & 9 on return)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Disney Caribbean Beach Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Disney Park tickets 14 days Inc. 14 day quick meals
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes + seat allocation and bus transfer hotel
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Sup3rArsenal

    I can do this like for like with Thomsons including all the extras - seats, coach transfers, park tickets with quick dining so exactly like for like - still with Thomsons for £7382 saving you £200

    We can do the same low deposit of £75 per person now and rest of deposit in 8 weeks

    We will also help you book the seats when it opens and submit passports 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.
  • The Quote itself: £2815.20
    Who the quote is from: Thomson Online
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Thomson/Clubhotel Riu Tikda Palmeraie
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 10/08/18 - 31/08/18 (21 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Clubhotel Riu Tikda Palmeraie
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AL
    Any specific requirements: 25kg for luggage
    Is an in-flight meal included: n/a
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