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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • El_Rey
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    Can anyone help with the following, please?

    We have been quoted £4781.58 by On The Beach for 4 adults (in 3 rooms) staying on B&B basis in Iberostar Selection Sabila in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, dep Liverpool 18th December for 9 nights with Easyjet (1 case per person included.)
  • MATTR5
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    El_Rey said:
    Can anyone help with the following, please?

    We have been quoted £4781.58 by On The Beach for 4 adults (in 3 rooms) staying on B&B basis in Iberostar Selection Sabila in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, dep Liverpool 18th December for 9 nights with Easyjet (1 case per person included.)
    Hi I’m away at the moment in Spain. Back Friday so can’t help with this one 

  • El_Rey
    El_Rey Posts: 411 Forumite
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    MATTR5 said:
    El_Rey said:
    Can anyone help with the following, please?

    We have been quoted £4781.58 by On The Beach for 4 adults (in 3 rooms) staying on B&B basis in Iberostar Selection Sabila in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, dep Liverpool 18th December for 9 nights with Easyjet (1 case per person included.)
    Hi I’m away at the moment in Spain. Back Friday so can’t help with this one 

    Enjoy your break. 
  • Hi El_Rey

    We will happily wuote it for you, I shall come back to you shortly.

    Kind regards
    Adam
    www.bradleytravelstore.com
  • Hi,

    I'm not necessarily looking for a better price but looking for better flights (I really want to avoid Ryanair if possible). Also, maybe somewhere closer to the beach and better kids club - but I know that is not necessarily possible. Here is what I have found:

    The Quote itself: £2673.22 
    Who the quote is from: On the Beach
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: OTB, Ryanair 
    The departure Airport/Port: Newcastle 
    The Holiday Dates: 28th July (ten nights) 
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults, 2 children (9 and 6)
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Vista Oasis Bungalows
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive 
    Any specific requirements: Two hold bags (my quote includes this) 
    Is an in-flight meal included: no

    To make it easier, we are open to most resorts (not Turkey) so long as it is warm and there is a beach we can go to occasionally. Ideally would like a kids club and evening entertainment. The preference is a one bedroom apartment but not a deal breaker. My wife is not keen on Calas de Mallorca as we went there a decade ago, I'm sure she could be persuaded
  • MATTR5
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    Hi bigkenny1975

    I haven't got anything as cheap as this 

    I mainly beat prices with Jet2holidays, TUI, and Easyjet holidays and they all want at least £500 more but if you do find one with any of them you like post details here and I'll see if I can beat it for you

    One of the other agents on here might be able to beat the one you have or find a similar deal 

    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.
  • Thanks to @MATTR5 who has just saved me almost £200 on a holiday with Jet2! Highly recommend speaking to him to see if he can help you. 
  • MATTR5
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    Thanks, Kenny, Have a great holiday :) 

    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.
  • AC55
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    edited 21 April 2023 at 7:50AM
    Hello,

    Looking to see if this holiday can be made slightly cheaper please?

    The Quote itself: £1699.18 (per person)
    Who the quote is from: Tui
    Is there a booking fee: No
    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Tui, Tui Airways, The fives beach hotel & residences
    The departure Airport/Port:  Birmingham
    The Holiday Dates: 17th May (14 nights)
    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences 
    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive 
    Any specific requirements: Two hold bags
    Is an in-flight meal included: yes

    Note, im also looking at 11th May for 14 nights from Manchester but struggling to get those rates direct from Tui.
  • MATTR5
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    Hi AC55

    Not a huge amount I can do on this one for you - I always struggle a bit with TUI when we have no promo codes - - I'd only be £70 cheaper on the total - all booked with TUI so like for like 

    My price £1699 x 2 = £3398 - £70 = £3328

    The Manchester departures are full up to the 13/5 and then they are a fair bit dearer up to the 17th when they are £50pp more 

    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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