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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • djcomps
    djcomps Posts: 22 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Quote itself: 4437.84
    Who the quote is from: epxedia
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/: ?/Easyjet
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton
    The Holiday Dates: out 8th March at 10:50 return 18th at 19:20
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 (2 adults 2 children (4 & 4)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Coral Sea Sensatori
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Can anyone beat this?
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    djcomps said:
    The Quote itself: 4437.84
    Who the quote is from: epxedia
    Is there a booking fee: no
    The Tour Operator/Airline/: ?/Easyjet
    The departure Airport/Post: Luton
    The Holiday Dates: out 8th March at 10:50 return 18th at 19:20
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 (2 adults 2 children (4 & 4)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Coral Sea Sensatori
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): all inclusive
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    Can anyone beat this?
    Hi

    I can't beat this 

    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.
  • I CAN beat this 

    Hi DJ Comps,

    We can offer for 2 Adults & 2 Children aged 4 & 4

    *EASYJET FLIGHTS*
    08MAR23 LUTON-SHARM EL SHEIKH DEP 1050 ARR 1825

    18MAR23 SHARM EL SHEIKH-LUTON DEP 1920 ARR 2305

    *CORAL SEA SENSATORI*
    08-18MAR23 - 10 Nights
    1x Family Room on *All Inclusive Basis*

    *Total Package Cost: £4427*

    *Our package includes*
    Return flights and airport taxes
    4 x Small Cabin hand baggage
    10 Nights accommodation
    Fully ATOL bonded holiday

    Prices are live and subject to change prior to confirmation.

    Kind regards
    Adam

    Bradley Travelstore
    T: 020 3355 5060

    We are fully ATOL bonded for your peace of mind.

    My company’s ATOL numbers are 11753. 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 guys. Any discount on this one?
    • The Quote itself: £2552
    • Who the quote is from: Jet2holidays.com
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2holidays / Jet2 / Wyndham Residences Kusadasi Golf & Spa
    • The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
    • The Holiday Dates: 27/06/23 (7nts)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults & 3 Children (10, 15 & 16)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Wyndham Residences Kusadasi Golf & Spa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Superior Two Bedroom suite
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No

  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    NR2906 said:
    Hi guys. Any discount on this one?
    • The Quote itself: £2552
    • Who the quote is from: Jet2holidays.com
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2holidays / Jet2 / Wyndham Residences Kusadasi Golf & Spa
    • The departure Airport/Post: East Midlands
    • The Holiday Dates: 27/06/23 (7nts)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults & 3 Children (10, 15 & 16)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Wyndham Residences Kusadasi Golf & Spa
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
    • Any specific requirements: Superior Two Bedroom suite
    • Is an in-flight meal included: No

    Hi NR2906

    I can beat this for you by over £100 - all still booked with Jet2holidays - I''ve DM'd you with the exact discount and details 

    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.
  • Fay
    Fay Posts: 1,034 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    • The Quote itself: £8594
    • Who the quote is from: Tui Marella Cruises
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tui 
    • The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates: 15- 22nd July 
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults (2 cabins)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marella discovery  (7082/4)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): premium all inclusive 
    • Any specific requirements: delux balcony cabins (2), mid ship, choose seats on flights included
    • Is an in-flight meal included: N/A
    Thank you for looking. We could also fly from East Mids or Bristol
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Fay said:
    • The Quote itself: £8594
    • Who the quote is from: Tui Marella Cruises
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tui 
    • The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham
    • The Holiday Dates: 15- 22nd July 
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 adults (2 cabins)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Marella discovery  (7082/4)
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): premium all inclusive 
    • Any specific requirements: delux balcony cabins (2), mid ship, choose seats on flights included
    • Is an in-flight meal included: N/A
    Thank you for looking. We could also fly from East Mids or Bristol
    Hi Fay

    I can beat this - I can do it - all booked with TUI/Marella of course with the extras discussed (ignore cabin numbers shown below I'll pick your ones if we book) - I'll beat the price below by over £400 so by over £100pp 

    I'll message you the exact price 

    AEGEAN JEWELS

    Marella Discovery

    • 7 Nights CRUISE On Marella Discovery
    • 4  Adults
    • OUT
      MON 15 JUL 2024Birmingham - Dalaman
      Depart: 07:05Arrive: 13:10
      TUI Airways.Direct.
    • RTN
      MON 22 JUL 2024Dalaman- Birmingham
      Depart: 14:40Arrive: 17:00
      TUI Airways.Direct.
    CABIN & BOARD
    • Deluxe Balcony Cabin × 2£1816.08
    • Deck 7 - Cabin Number 7074
      Deck 7 - Cabin Number 7084

    • Premium All InclusiveIncluded
    FLIGHT & LUGGAGE
    • Select Your Seat × 4+£128.00
    • 20 kg luggage × 4Included
    EXTRAS
    • TUI Care Foundation donation£4.00
    • Overseas Coach TransfersIncluded
    • Reserve Your Cabin£130.00
    PRICE BREAKDOWN
    • Discount-£ 511.44
    • Basic Cruise£8843.76
    • Options & Extras (total)£262.00
    • PRICE PER PERSON2148.58
    • TOTAL PRICE£8594.32
    Matts Price over £400 less like for like 

    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.
  • Fay
    Fay Posts: 1,034 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Amazing, can I be a pain and give you another option when you message me??
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Yes - just Private message me - Ive just messaged you my exact price for this one 
  • Can anyone help with this please?

    The Quote itself: £14,444.85
    Who the quote is from: lastminute.com
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Emirates
    The departure Airport/Port: London Gatwick
    The Holiday Dates: Depart Sat 17/2/24 am flight, return 23/2/24 pm flight
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 children (14, 15)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Atlantis, The Palm
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): One room with two bedrooms (1 king and 2 queen beds)Half Board with Imperial Club Access
    Any specific requirements:
    Is an in-flight meal included: Yes

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