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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • wwp8
    wwp8 Posts: 67 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Hi

    Looking at Cruise with P&O.
    France, Spain and Guernsey
    04 MAY - 11 MAY 2019 | 7 NIGHTS | 4 PORTS | AZURA (A911)

    2 cabins
    Cabin 1, single passenger 80 years
    Cabin 2, 2 passengers 41 and 36

    Early Saver
    Grade: inside PE

    Price: Cabin 1 £774.06
    Cabin 2 £968.06
    this is with Vision cruise using code 'COMPARE'
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi wwp8

    I can't beat that price sorry

    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
  • benxg
    benxg Posts: 6 Forumite
    Fourth Anniversary First Post
    edited 13 January 2019 at 6:38PM
    Hi,

    I have a quote from Thomas Cook for:
    7 nights all inclusive
    Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort, Egypt
    Standard sea view room
    2 adults
    Depart 25 March 2019, 09:00, from BHX to Marsa Alam
    Return 1 April 2019, to BHX, 16:40
    15kg luggage allowance per person
    ATOL
    Includes:
    - return transfers
    - standard meal out and back per person
    - pre-selected seats on flight out and return
    £647.23pp
    Any better offers? I'm quite set on Marsa Alam but don't mind a different hotel as long as it's higher up in the trip advisor rating! :)
    Thanks!
    Ben
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    edited 13 January 2019 at 7:27PM
    Hi benxg

    I can beat that price by £30pp like for like so my price £617 pp
    We can look at other hotels when you call but I can beat any of their prices like for like and the whole package will be with them

    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

    Edit noted and my price still stands :)
  • Hi can anyone help in beating this quote please?

    The Quote itself: £6658.00
    Who the quote is from: travel republic
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: thomas cook airline and serenity makadi beach hotel
    The departure Airport/Post: manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 4/4/18-14/4/18 (can also go on the 3rd too)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 7 adults and 2 kids aged 10&12
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): serenity makadi beach
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Any specific requirements: 1 double room, 1 triple room and one family room:j
    Is an in-flight meal included: n/a
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi AIQueen

    I can't beat that price sorry
    Just as a guide to people posting here I will guarantee to beat andy Jet2hols, Thomas Cook, TUI/Thomson/First Choice (Currently for TUI May deps onwards only), Kuoni, Olympic, Balkan Hols and a few others

    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: £4,632 +1% cash back
    Who the quote is from: TUI
    Is there a booking fee:NO
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI/TUI/Hotel Barcelo Isla Canela
    The departure Airport/Post: Stansted to Faro - coach transfer included
    The Holiday Dates: 1 August - 11 August 2019
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 (2 adults and 2 kids aged 7 and 4)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Hotel Barcelo Isla Canela: 2 connectingTwin Rooms with French Balcony
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included:

    Thanks!
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi DLV1983

    I can beat this but not by a huge amount - £4575 so not much in it - If you collect Co-op Membership Points im giving Double Points but i'll understand if yiou book direct

    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:£1566
    • Who the quote is from: Thomas Cook
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:Thomas Cook/Thomas Cook Airlines & transfer included. No reserved seating.
    • The departure Airport/Post:Bristol
    • The Holiday Dates: 7/4/19-14/4/19
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages):4 (2A + 2C (12 + 14))
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Iberostar Alcudia Park
    • 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
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi Mustardtree6


    I can beat this but not by a huge amount - £1526 booked with Cooks so 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
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