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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi Kevc20

    I'm sorry about the wait as was away (I'm away tomorrow again - back Saturday - Off to Ischia to look at hotels)

    Yes - I can beat this - I think it has come down to £1010 anyway but I can get it cheaper than this

    I've sent you a PM

    I am a Travel Agent
    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
  • reg01
    reg01 Posts: 6 Forumite
    The Quote itself: £2201.79
    Who the quote is from: on the beach
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Norwegian airlines, sunsol i-drive
    The departure Airport/Post:gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 25/08/19-08/09/19
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults and 1 child (age 14)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sunsol international drive
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): bed and breakfast
    Any specific requirements: transfer and 3 bags included
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Can anyone beat my quote!
    Thank you
  • The Quote itself: £2773
    Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post:Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 7/7/19 - 17/7/19
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2 adults and 2 children (age 7 and 4)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Cabogata Gardens, Almeria, Spain
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    Any specific requirements: transfer, seat allocation and bags included
    Is an in-flight meal included: no
  • I dont have any doubt that your quote is unbeatable for me. I just wanna say all the best for your future.
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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi kelda_shelton

    I'm sorry about the wait as was away again - Thailand this time with work

    Yes - I can beat this - by £50 total like for like

    I've sent you a PM

    I am a Travel Agent
    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 I've got one that's a possible holiday for next year
    Thursday 3/10/19
    TUI
    1 week
    Flying from Gatwick
    Hotel Catalonia ses estaques
    2 adults
    Half board
    Coach transfer
    £1356.08
    Thanks
  • And another
    Palladium hotel Don Carlos
    Santa Eulalia Ibiza
    7 nights
    Flights and. Hotel
    DEPART Sat 5th October
    STANSTED
    AI
    £1018
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi Strawberry Fi

    I'm sorry about the wait as was away again

    TUI dont have a flight to Ibiza from Gatwick on 3/10/19 - I should be able to beat their price on this whatever the date
    The Palladium hotel Don Carlos - if thats total for 2 people I dont think i can beat it

    I've sent you a PM

    I am a Travel Agent
    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
  • g8sey
    g8sey Posts: 7 Forumite
    The quote itself: £648.71
    Who the quote is from: Otel.com
    Tour Operator: N/a
    The departure airport: N/a
    The holiday dates: 27/6/19- 07/07/19
    The number of people: 2 Adults
    The hotel: Park MGM Las Vegas, former Monte Carlo
    The board: Room only
    Any specific requirements: Double Room
    In flight meal included: N/a

    Just looking for a better on the Hotel aspect, Many Thanks
  • The Quote itself: £5310
    Who the quote is from:TUI
    Is there a booking fee:no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates:14/09-28/09/19
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):2
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
    The Board (self catering/half board etc):A/I
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:Yes
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