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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 mrshoneypie

    I'm so sorry I missed this request - I could have beaten your price but not by a huge amount - Im best at beating Jet2holidays at the moment just for info 

    I am a Travel Agent
    I’ve 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.
  • *Mhairi*
    *Mhairi* Posts: 23 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can anyone beat my quote please:

    Monday 29th June 2022 for 14 nights

    Flight - Edinburgh to Heraklion

    Hotel - Gouves Water Park Hotel

    2 Adults, 1 Child (15)

    Board - all inclusive

    Room -  Swim up family suite (not maisonette)

    Operator - Jet 2 Holidays

    Price Quoted - £4074

    We've had to cancel an equivalent holiday for the last 2 years and now the prices have rocketed, so would love a great deal for next year.

    Would consider later dates, but not earlier.  Could also consider Glasgow flight.

    Thanks




  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi Mhairi

    I can beat any Jet2holidays price around £4k by £75-100 at the moment but your holiday is not showing - I've checked their website and they are asking £4074 just for a standard room and don't have a Swim-up Family Suite - they have a Family Suite at +£621 or a Swim up Maisonette  at +£1155

    Maybe give me a call - I'll PM you my number


    Matt

    I am a Travel Agent

    I’ve 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.


  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Replied to your PM now we have correct date and offered you like for like at £100 less 

    Matt

    I am a Travel Agent

    I’ve 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.

  • OnlineAlex
    OnlineAlex Posts: 26 Forumite
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    edited 2 October 2021 at 11:00PM
    3rd April 2022 - 10 day Med Cruise - 2 Adults 

    Barcelona - Venice 

    Norwegian Star - Norwegian Cruise Line - Full Board 

    Return flights to Luton (happy with Stansted also but would need same departure and inbound airport)

    Outside Cabin (would consider inside for a large saving)

    NCL 'Free at Sea' package (Free wifi, specialty dining, $50 in port credit, premium drinks package)

    £2800 excluding gratitude (Cruise couk)

    Many thanks :smile:
  • magee737
    magee737 Posts: 86 Forumite
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    • The Quote itself: flights £385 + £895 hotel total cost £1280
    • Who the quote is from: flight jet2 hotel direct
    • Is there a booking fee: 0
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: jet for flight hotel 
      Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife
    • The departure Airport/Post: birmingham - tenerife south
    • The Holiday Dates:3rd jan - 9th jan (6nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 1 adult 1 child 11 year old
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): As above juniour suite room
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: flight cost includes 1 22kg bag
    • Is an in-flight meal included: no
    Will be looking to book friday if this can be beaten PM me
  • Hi, got individual quotes for flights and hotel but want to book both as a package to be ABTA covered. 
    2 adults 2 kids (6, 11)
    20 October 2022 depart BHX to DLM
    29 October 2022 return 
    need min 2 checked bags (20kg each) and reserved seats
    Flight cost €1232 if booked direct with Corendon airlines
    Hotel: Tui Blue Tropical in Sarigerme booked direct £1960 all inclusive for a suite with sliding doors
    Got a quote from Tui for their flights + hotel at £3570 so booking separately would save around £600 but wouldn’t  get ABTA cover
    thanks in advance 👍🏻
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Hi Guys - for some reason it wont let me reply individually 

    magee737 - I cant save you any money booking through me but Ive sent you a way of saving on the flights by PM 

    richandria - II can save you £100 off the package price but cant do anything if you book the separate elements 

    Matt
    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.
  • Fay
    Fay Posts: 1,034 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Please can anyone offer us a quote for a Norwegian fjord cruise,ideally at a time to try and see the northern Lights? 
    • The Quote itself: £2818
    • Who the quote is from: p and o cruises 
    • Is there a booking fee: no
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: p and o cruises direct 
    • The departure Airport/Post: Southampton 
    • The Holiday Dates: 9/4/2022 to 16/4/2022
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults 
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Ship Iona 
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): no drinks package included but usual cruise board as in all food 
    • Any specific requirements: this quote is on deck 9 with a mid ship cabin 
    • Is an in-flight meal included: NA 
    Thank you! 
  • Thank you for the important information
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