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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Hi Emerald Bugle
I can beat this one by £90 like for like so i'd be £4910 total cost - same deposit/flights/reps/room etc etc
Mattr5
I am a Travel Agent
Ive 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 Conduct0 -
The Quote itself: £8880
Who the quote is from: First Choice
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomson/Grand Palladium Jamaica
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates:21st Aug 2018 - 14 nights
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adult, 4 children 17,17,7,5
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Grand Palladium Jamaica - 2 Junior Suites
The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
Any specific requirements:No
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
Thanks0 -
Hi Emerald Bugle
I can beat this one by £190 like for like so i'd be £8690 total cost - same deposit/flights/reps/room etc etc
However - there is a problem - there are only 2 rooms left that date and i you all go you need three
Mattr5
I am a Travel Agent
Ive 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 Conduct0 -
Hey guys really need your help please to beat this quote.
The Quote itself:£ 2402.00
Who the quote is from: Booking.com & skyscanner
Is there a booking fee:No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:
Turkish airlines
Cleopatra luxury resort makadi bay
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
The Holiday Dates:25.07.01 to 01.08.18
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): cleopatra luxury resort makadi bay
The Board (self catering/half board etc):ALL INCLUSIVE
Any specific requirements: Can amend travel dates from 20 july to 23 august(during school holidays).
Require a family room with three double beds or adjoing rooms x 2
Is an in-flight meal included:YES
Thanks!!0 -
Hi Aiqueen
Nothing I can do on this one im afraid
Mattr5
I am a Travel Agent
Ive 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 Conduct0 -
Hi,
I've been quoted £200 per person for 11 people to Malia in the first week of July, 7 nights, self catered at Marianna Studios, everything included except transfers. Arrangement of rooms doesn't really matter, just looking to make it as cheap as possible.
Thanks
Isaac0 -
Hi hullome
Sorry ive been away for a few days so missed this - that sounds pretty cheap if it includes flights so I hope you got booked
Mattr5
I am a Travel Agent
Ive 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 Conduct0 -
The Quote itself:£1838.97
Who the quote is from: Alpharooms
Is there a booking fee:No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Grande Real Villa Italia, Cascais
The departure Airport/Post: n/a hotel only
The Holiday Dates:02.08.17 to 11.08.17
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 - 2 x adults 1 x 14yr old
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Grande Real Villa Italia, Cascais
The Board (self catering/half board etc) B&B
Any specific requirements: need 3 in room - hotel states over 12's as adults0 -
Hi Sara
I can beat the price on this - my price would be £1798 saving you £40
Mattr5
I am a Travel Agent
Ive 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
Just a reminder guys I am guaranteeing to beat all Thomas Cook and Jet2holidays prices - and you will still be booked with them - also Thomson/TUI Summer 18 onwards only - again same flights/reps etc and inc Black Friday discounts0 -
Hi Mattr5 that's great. we'd actually need another room for friends from 4th August, checkout 14th August - same hotel Grande Real Villa Italia. 2 adults and 1 x 13yr old. How much would that cost?0
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