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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MrSaver96
    MrSaver96 Posts: 49 Forumite
    Fifth Anniversary 10 Posts
    A massive thanks to Mattr5 who saved me £200 on a holiday to Mexico! This despite already being offered a big discount from Thomas Cook and despite being identical to what TC were offering.

    Highly recommend!!
  • paul2468
    paul2468 Posts: 845 Forumite
    flying from Manchester 28th aug to Toronto return 02 sep ...1 adult and 1 child 15 years staying fairmont royal york..downtown toronto
    room only..thomas cook..£2100
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi Paul2468

    I cant beat that price for you - I can usually beat Thomas Cook but this is their scheduled stuff and theres not really anything I can do on this one sorry

    Ive sent you a PM

    Mattr5
    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.

    JUST FOR INFO FOLKS - IM AWAY THU THIS WEEK BACK TUESDAY - OFF TO PRAGUE
  • Rockhopper
    Rockhopper Posts: 17 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £1238
    Who the quote is from: Jet2holidays
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2
    The departure Airport/Post: London Stansted
    The Holiday Dates: 27 October - 1 November 2019 (5 nights)
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults, 1 child (5 years)
    The Hotel: Enotel Lido Resort
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive plus
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Don't know

    I have got a voucher code for £25 off.
    Jet2holidays currently also have a value added offer for this hotel: "For summer 2019 (May-Oct), guests will receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and a selection of fruit. Also within this period, every adult guest will also receive a complimentary spa treatment (up to the value of a 30-minute back massage) within the hotel spa".


    Can you beat the quote?
  • The Quote itself: £2520.44
    Who the quote is from: TUI
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    The Holiday Dates: 4th June 2020 11 Nights
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults
    The Hotel: Hotel Riu Palace Oasis Maspalomas
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): 1/2 Board
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: Don't know
  • The Quote itself: £1356 each
    Who the quote is from: LoveHolidays
    Is there a booking fee: Not that I can see
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Loveholidays / Virgin / Artezen Hotel, Manhattan
    The departure Airport/Post: Manchester / JFK
    The Holiday Dates: 18th to 25th April 2020
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): The Artezen
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room Only
    Any specific requirements: Price quoted for economy seats on Virgin flight but would prefer premium economy, 3*+ hotel in Manhattan preferrably away from Times Square, hotel near to subway station
    Is an in-flight meal included: Presume so as this is long haul
  • Westin
    Westin Posts: 6,412 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    #11912
    You might want to check if baggage is included. I suspect LoveHolidays have used the Virgin Light hand baggage only fare.
  • Thanks Westin.
    This is what's included for luggage according to the extras tab on their website:
    Luggage Included free
    1x carry-on luggage per person included FREE. Maximum weight: 6kg
    4x 23kg Hold luggage for the group included FREE.
    Will check their small print.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi Guys

    Just letting you all know I'm back and around to try and beat your quotes
    I Guarantee to beat Thomas Cook and Jet2holidays website prices for beach holidays

    Mattr5
    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.
  • martnewts
    martnewts Posts: 21 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: £3618.30
    Who the quote is from: First Choice
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel:First Choice
    The departure Airport/Post: Bristol
    The Holiday Dates: 21 August 2019 - 4 September 2019 (14 nights)
    The number of people travelling: 2 adults, 2 children (7 and 5 years)
    The Hotel: Hotel Saturno Alcudia
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    Any specific requirements: No
    Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Includes coach transfer and 4 hold bags
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