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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • The Quote itself: £3,639 London to Dubai Return for 3 People in one room. Half board. Business Class flights.
    Who the quote is from: Emirates Holiday
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Emirates Holiday / Emirates / Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 21st Jan 2019 - 31st Jan 2019
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 3 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: Disabled friendly room as one guest is in wheelchair
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi cocobear1401

    I cant beat this sorry - Im even getting a higher price on the Emirates Holidays website

    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
  • gpc273
    gpc273 Posts: 133 Forumite
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    The Quote itself: £3,737 includes 3 x cases, transfers and airport parking.
    Who the quote is from: Loveholidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Thomas Cook
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 3 July - 13 July 2019
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 children (8 and 13)The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Jungle Aqua Park, Hurghada, Egypt
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inclusive
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi gpc273

    I Can beat this price by quite a lot

    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
  • Giggidy
    Giggidy Posts: 258 Forumite
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    The Quote itself: £2403.84 - 7 nights Antalya,Turkey, 2 Bedroom Family room land view, includes 2 hold bags and airport shuttle (return)
    Who the quote is from: OnTheBeach
    Is there a booking fee: £10 ATOL protection
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Quattro Beach Spa Resort / (Turkish Air??)
    The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: 25 May - 1 June 2019
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 2 kids (6 and 3)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Quattro Beach Spa Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: N/A
    Is an in-flight meal included: N/A
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi Giggidy

    I Can beat this price by £75 and you will all get a Suitcase not just the adults

    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
  • The Quote itself: £1913.40 - 14 nights Rivera Maya, Mexico. Superior Junior Suite with Balcony or Terrace × 1
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tui
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 9th January (can go on a different date if better deal available).
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE COBA
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: N/A
    Is an in-flight meal included: Included
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi pltylr

    Hi cocobear1401

    I cant beat this sorry - if you look on their website that is the cheapest date buy a long way - I'll send you a tip on how to save more but Id book it quick before it goes tbh

    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 MATTR5, thanks for the quick reply. I dont appear to have received a PM, was it maybe sent to cocobear1401 instead?
    MATTR5 wrote: »
    Hi pltylr

    Hi cocobear1401

    I cant beat this sorry - if you look on their website that is the cheapest date buy a long way - I'll send you a tip on how to save more but Id book it quick before it goes tbh

    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
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Oops sorry will send it now
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