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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • Hi 

    Can a Jet2Holidays deal be beaten? 

    Family of 4 (3 adults & 1 child,12)
    14 nights from 24 August 
    Melia Sunny Beach, Bulgaria 
    All inclusive
    2 bedroom family suite
    Birmingham airport
    Jet2 price £4636 (including current discounts)

    thanks 
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    61811411 said:
    Hi 

    Can a Jet2Holidays deal be beaten? 

    Family of 4 (3 adults & 1 child,12)
    14 nights from 24 August 
    Melia Sunny Beach, Bulgaria 
    All inclusive
    2 bedroom family suite
    Birmingham airport
    Jet2 price £4636 (including current discounts)

    thanks 
    Hi - I can book that for you with Jet2holidays so all like-for-like for £4436 saving you £200 :)
    In fact, if you book today - I'll do it for £4396 - saving you £240 

    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 said:
    61811411 said:
    Hi 

    Can a Jet2Holidays deal be beaten? 

    Family of 4 (3 adults & 1 child,12)
    14 nights from 24 August 
    Melia Sunny Beach, Bulgaria 
    All inclusive
    2 bedroom family suite
    Birmingham airport
    Jet2 price £4636 (including current discounts)

    thanks 
    Hi - I can book that for you with Jet2holidays so all like-for-like for £4436 saving you £200 :)
    In fact, if you book today - I'll do it for £4396 - saving you £240 

    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.
    Great price and a really smooth booking process. Thanks Matt
  • Hi 

    Can a Jet2Holidays deal wIth cashback be beaten? 

    Family of 4 (1 adult & 3 children 11,10,8)
    7 nights from 09 April 
    Gouves Waterpark, Crete
    All inclusive Plus
    1 x Family Room
    Newcastle airport
    Jet2 price £1328 (including standard discounts/single parent code/TCB)

    Many thanks :-)
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    edited 17 March 2024 at 4:31PM
    Hi 

    Can a Jet2Holidays deal wIth cashback be beaten? 

    Family of 4 (1 adult & 3 children 11,10,8)
    7 nights from 09 April 
    Gouves Waterpark, Crete
    All inclusive Plus
    1 x Family Room
    Newcastle airport
    Jet2 price £1328 (including standard discounts/single parent code/TCB)

    Many thanks :-)
    Hi - having messaged back and forth about the discount etc im happy i can beat your price by £20 and though its a small saving its guaranteed where cashback can be hit and miss 

    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.

    JUST A NOTE EVERYONE - IM OFF TO SPAIN TOMORROW BACK AT DESK ON MONDAY 25TH SO BEAR WITH ME IF I DONT REPLY QUICKLY
  • micromaxxmisery
    micromaxxmisery Posts: 9 Forumite
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    edited 17 March 2024 at 7:53PM
    Thank you to Mattr5 for his help and extra advice!

    Happy to have booked our TUI family break to Tenerife with you, cheaper than going direct even with cashback :-)

    Maxx
  • MATTR5 said:
    Smcca said:
    The Quote itself: £1912pp 

    Who the quote is from: LoveHolidays

    Is there a booking fee: No

    The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: LoveHolidays, TUI flights 

    The departure Airport/Post: Gatwick

    The Holiday Dates: 20th July 2024

    The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4 Adults

    The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Ocean Blue and Sand Beach Resort 

    The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive 

    Any specific requirements: Must be +/- 3 days from the 20th July

    Is an in-flight meal included: Not entirely sure!

    Looking for an improved price on this or a cheaper alternative!
    Thank you for any help I may get on this.
    Hi - Im guessing this is 2 adults for 14 nts - if  you are taking a suitcase each and add Transfers the total with Love Holidays is £4016 in a Standard Junior Suite - see below
    If we do the TUI package you'll actually get a great room upgrade included to a Deluxe Junior Suite - 2 suitcases and Transfers included and a rep if any problems - And I can do that cheaper than direct with TUI for a total cost of £3958
    If you are travelling with just hand luggage then stick with Love Holidays :) 

    Love Holidays
    Price Breakdown
    Bags 2 x 20kg bag £146
    Transfer Shuttle transfer £56.36
    Per person £2,008.18
    Total price £4,016.36

    My Total with better room £3958

    Other 4 star hotels that come up cheaper are - Riu Republica, Punta Cana Princess, Ocean El Faro, Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa -  if you want a price on any of those message me

    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.
    Matt helped me for over a month to find the perfect holiday at a discount!

    He is very professional with quick responses and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to save on their holidays 
  • MATTR5
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    Thanks Tom - really happy we got there and you're happy :)

    nb  EVERYONE IM OFF TO SPAIN TONIUGHT BACK AT DESK ON MONDAY 25TH SO BEAR WITH ME IF I DONT REPLY QUICKLY

  • Wilt
    Wilt Posts: 102 Forumite
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    edited 26 March 2024 at 10:13AM
    Hi,

    Wondering if you can beat this -

    Jet2holidays (Vibe by)
    Club Maspalomas Suites & Spa
    7 nights
    Departing 6th August 2024
    From Birmingham Airport
    Junior Suite (and any ideas why the junior suites are cheaper than the double rooms at this hotel?)
    Half board
    2 adults

    £2070 inc. hold baggage, transfers.

    Thanks
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,223 Forumite
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    Wilt said:
    Hi,

    Wondering if you can beat this -

    Jet2holidays (Vibe by)
    Club Maspalomas Suites & Spa
    7 nights
    Departing 6th August 2024
    From Birmingham Airport
    Junior Suite (and any ideas why the junior suites are cheaper than the double rooms at this hotel?)
    Half board
    2 adults

    £2070 inc. hold baggage, transfers.

    Thanks

    Hi Wilt

    My price £1968

    I can get just £100 off that for you so my total £1968 - all booked with Jet2holidays so like for like 
    I think the DFoubles are "Deluxe" not that i can anything special about them compared to the j suites - https://www.clubmaspalomassuites.com/en/our-rooms.html#gsc.tab=0 
    Sometimes it can just be that a hotel will put a special offer on certain room types 

    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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