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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Amybetty
    Amybetty Posts: 9 Forumite
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    edited 29 November 2017 at 4:35PM
    Can anyone beat this?

    The Quote itself: 7 nights Gran Canaria Jan 2018 £1273
    Who the quote is from: TUI
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Abora Catarina by Lopesan
    The departure Airport/Post: Nottingham EMA- Las Palmas
    The Holiday Dates: 29.01.18- 05.01.18
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): x2 Adults X1 Infant (0) on return
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Abora Catarina
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: includes transfers
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi Amy

    You can do this for £1068

    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
  • Hoping you can help Matt- you got us a fab holida y in Morocco this year, lets see how you do with egypt ;)

    The Quote itself: £1797.00
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tui
    The departure Airport/Post: BHX
    The Holiday Dates: 17 Sep 2018 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (11, 6)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Jaz Makadi Aquaviva
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: inc transfers
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Mimi

    As its a TUI/First Choice exclusive ive had a look and id be exactly the same price so you'll be better off doing Cashback on this one but thanks for giving me a try

    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 as a note folks I'm away this Thu back Tuesday so won't be able to reply to any Beat my Price messages - and we are still guaranteeing to beat Jet2hols, Thomas Cook, Olympic, and Balkan Holidays prices - along with many more - we struggle to beat TUI/First Choice as above
  • Can anyone beat this?

    The Quote itself: 14 nights Maldives October 26 2018 £8202
    Who the quote is from: Simply Maldives
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Meeru resort, flying Emirates
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 26.10.2018 - 10.11.2018
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): x2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Meeru Island Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements: includes transfers - Jacuzzi Water Villa
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    Hi Deeday

    They have done you a cracking price but I can just beat it - My price would be £8150 saving you just over £50 - also I can do £99 per person deposit - and you will be booked with the Co-op so a company you know and trust etc (also you can claim Membership Points with us)

    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 as a note folks I'm away this Thu back Tuesday so won't be able to reply to any Beat my Price messages - and we are still guaranteeing to beat Jet2hols, Thomas Cook, Olympic, and Balkan Holidays prices - along with many more - we struggle to beat TUI/First Choice as above
    Quick Reply Thanks - Mattr5
  • Hi
    Can anyone help?

    The Quote itself: £2216
    Who the quote is from: Virgin Holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Virgin
    The departure Airport/Post: MAN
    The Holiday Dates: 24th June 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Cosmopolitan
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Breakfast included
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

    Thanks
    Sadie
  • Kit1
    Kit1 Posts: 446 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    Hi Just found this thread and wondered if you could help with a cheaper quote please.

    The Quote itself: £1784.70
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee:
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Stansted
    The Holiday Dates: 6 Aug 2018 21 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Kamari Studios & Apartments, Corfu
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Transfers included: Yes

    I hope l have included everything you need.

    Many thanks

    Kit
    Stash Busting Challenge 2016 6/52
  • Hi Matt,

    I also need some help!

    The Quote itself: £577
    Who the quote is from:Holiday Hypermarket
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tui
    The departure Airport/Post: Man
    The Holiday Dates: 18th December, 7 nights
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): ClubHotel Riu Karamboa
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Transfers included: Yes

    I would actually prefer a trip 20-29th December to Sal Island to a similar hotel using mixed Tui/Thomas Cook flights, costing £228.50 including luggage.

    Overseas websites use cheaper all inclusives such as Crioula Clubhotel & Resort which I can purchase through Thomas Cook's overseas website neckermann reisen for 592 euros each for 9 nights

    Putting this package together would also be great.

    Finally, I actually live near Gatwick and Tui had some flights LGW-SID 20-27th December earlier today, then said they had sold their allocation but I could try another operator for seats, who? Using these flights would be the best.

    Many thanks and sorry for the long complicated request,

    Sue
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi Guys

    Just back from sunny Gran Canaria

    sundowner - hope you are away by now

    sadielou - I cant beat your sorry

    Kit1 - I can smash your price by about £200 so I'll pm you

    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
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