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  • Mstty
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    Becksie11 said:
    The Quote itself: Total Price £2,522,00
    Who the quote is from: Jet2
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2
    The departure Airport/Post: East Mids
    The Holiday Dates: 24/12/23 - 31/12/23 (7 Nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults 1 Child (4)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Aqua Suites Boutique Hotel Lanzarote
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): Half Board
    Any specific requirements: Room number 203 if possible 
    Is an in-flight meal included: No but allocated seats on flights 

    Hello 

    Please can you price me up the following holiday for next December, many thanks!! 
    I wonder if it's worth waiting and getting quotes in Jan in the sales?
  • Thanks Matt for all your help and even beating the quote further! I’ll be booking with you again
  • MATTR5
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    Awh - so glad I could help - Thank you for booking  :) 
  • Hi, Looking at the following break. Hoping this can be beaten? 
    • The Quote itself: £551 x 3 = £1653
    • Who the quote is from: Lastminute.com
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Last Minute. Rome Times Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Stanstead Ryan Air
    • The Holiday Dates: 12/2/23 to 16/2/23 (4 Nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 child age 11
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Rome Times Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only, but may want to opt for Bed and Breakfast
    • Any specific requirements: Departure flight in the AM. Return flight in the evening
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Please let me know if any further info required.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,194 Forumite
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    edited 9 January 2023 at 4:31PM
    Hi, Looking at the following break. Hoping this can be beaten? 
    • The Quote itself: £551 x 3 = £1653
    • Who the quote is from: Lastminute.com
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Last Minute. Rome Times Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Stanstead Ryan Air
    • The Holiday Dates: 12/2/23 to 16/2/23 (4 Nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 child age 11
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Rome Times Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only, but may want to opt for Bed and Breakfast
    • Any specific requirements: Departure flight in the AM. Return flight in the evening
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Please let me know if any further info required.
    Hi 
    Having PM'd you about whats included I can see I can't beat that price 

    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.
  • Hi Matt,

    Lastminutes website is not working and everytime I call I keep being disconnected! 

    What would be the best price you could do, for 2 rooms including breakfast and one check in baggage of 20kg to 25Kg, and 3 carry on bags? 
  • Hi Matt,

    Lastminutes website is not working and everytime I call I keep being disconnected! 

    What would be the best price you could do, for 2 rooms including breakfast and one check in baggage of 20kg to 25Kg, and 3 carry on bags? 

    MATTR5 said:
    Hi, Looking at the following break. Hoping this can be beaten? 
    • The Quote itself: £551 x 3 = £1653
    • Who the quote is from: Lastminute.com
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Last Minute. Rome Times Hotel
    • The departure Airport/Post: Stanstead Ryan Air
    • The Holiday Dates: 12/2/23 to 16/2/23 (4 Nights)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 1 child age 11
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival):Rome Times Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): Room only, but may want to opt for Bed and Breakfast
    • Any specific requirements: Departure flight in the AM. Return flight in the evening
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Please let me know if any further info required.
    Hi 
    I can beat that price too by a long margin, ill PM you now with details

    I am a Travel Agent
    I’ve sent you a PM
    My company’s ATOL number is 11753. MSE doesn't check my status as a Tour Operator,  You can check our ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
    Hi Knightoftheroad

    We can offer for 2 Adults and 1 child aged 11 as follows

    Ryanair Flights
    12FEB23 Stansted STN - Rome CIA Depart: 0830 Arrive: 1150
    16FEB23 Rome CIA - Stansted STN Depart: 2020 Arrive: 2205

    Rome Times Hotel
    12-16FEB23 - 4 Nights
    2 x Double rooms on Room only basis

    Total cost £1635
    Upgrade to Bed & Breakfast for add £64

    Our package includes
    Return flights and airport taxes
    3 x Small Cabin hand baggage
    1 x 20kg Checked Baggage
    3 x Allocated seating together
    4 Nights accommodation
    Fully ATOL bonded holiday

    www.bradleytravelstore.com 020 3355 5060

    My company’s ATOL number is 11753. MSE doesn't check my status as a Tour Operator,  You can check our ATOL with the CAA. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,194 Forumite
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    I'd be more expensive than Bradleytravelstore so I'll pass on this one 

    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.
  • Hi Matt!  We hope you are well! 
    We are hoping to go back to Ayia Napa in September to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary, where it all happened in 2013! <3
    You have helped us save money on several holidays over the years, so fingers crossed you are able to work some magic for us  :)

    Are you able to advise on this one please...

    • The Quote itself:  £2280 total (£2260 via app)  13.01.2023 = "£120 deposit, 5 monthly payments of £360, final payment of £360"
    • Who the quote is from:  Jet2 Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2 / Jet 2 / Napa Plaza, Ayia Napa
    • The departure Airport/Post:  Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 10 days -  14-24 September 2023  [to include our anniversary 19.09.2023, flexible between 9-24 Sept, no earlier or later (work demand)]
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, zero kids
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Napa Plaza, Ayia Napa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):  B&B - Superior Room with Pool View
    • Any specific requirements: nice view for anniversary if possible / need seats on back row of flights if possible / lower payments over longer period if at all possible?
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Thank you for your help!
    Karen & Jamie  <3
    Got married to Jamie!! :love:
    Thursday 19 September 2013

    Aphrodite Beach Wedding Venue, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
    :kisses2:

    Loved every minute!!
    :happyhear
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,194 Forumite
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    Hi Matt!  We hope you are well! 
    We are hoping to go back to Ayia Napa in September to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary, where it all happened in 2013! <3
    You have helped us save money on several holidays over the years, so fingers crossed you are able to work some magic for us  :)

    Are you able to advise on this one please...

    • The Quote itself:  £2280 total (£2260 via app)  13.01.2023 = "£120 deposit, 5 monthly payments of £360, final payment of £360"
    • Who the quote is from:  Jet2 Holidays
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2 / Jet 2 / Napa Plaza, Ayia Napa
    • The departure Airport/Post:  Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 10 days -  14-24 September 2023  [to include our anniversary 19.09.2023, flexible between 9-24 Sept, no earlier or later (work demand)]
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, zero kids
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Napa Plaza, Ayia Napa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc):  B&B - Superior Room with Pool View
    • Any specific requirements: nice view for anniversary if possible / need seats on back row of flights if possible / lower payments over longer period if at all possible?
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No
    Thank you for your help!
    Karen & Jamie  <3
    Hi Bubbleflower
    I'll be at least £80 cheaper than the App on that so £2180 or less 
    Im just finishing tonight but I'll do a thorough search to get best price and message you tomorrow 

    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.
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