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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
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    Hello

    I am wondering if anyone can beat this quote?

    • The Quote itself: £5,860 (inc NHS discount of £100, potentially 4% Quidco too £234.40 = £5,625.60 if included)
    • Who the quote is from: TUI website
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 09/06/26 for 2 weeks (flexible on dates from 08/06 - 12/06)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 x Adults, 1 x 11y old, 1 x 3y old
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, Riviera Maya
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inc
    • Any specific requirements: N/A
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Let me know if any further details are needed.

    Thanks.
    Hi Nathan

    First the bad news - Quidco is 1.5 on TUI packages - they only pay 4% on hotel only - so cashback £84.38
    Also, you can't claim cashback if booking via the bluecard/NHS discount site so you can't have both so lets work on the £100 so screen price £5965 - £100 = £5865
    https://www.quidco.com/merchant/tui/

    I'll beat that by at least £167 so we get my max price of £5698

    Once you've checked bluelight and quidco to see if im right let me know 

     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.


  • loonywitch
    loonywitch Posts: 239 Forumite
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    Just wondering if anyone can beat this quote?
    • The Quote itself: £2,118 (includes the 100 off code)
    • Who the quote is from: Jet2 
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2 / Eden Roc Hotel Rhodes
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester / Thurs 23 Oct
    • The Holiday Dates: 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults / 1 Child (11)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Eden Roc Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: None
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Can’t see mention so assume not
    Could possibly look at the Wednesday with Tui for the same place/duration/ other requirements too.

    thank you in advance
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Just wondering if anyone can beat this quote?
    • The Quote itself: £2,118 (includes the 100 off code)
    • Who the quote is from: Jet2 
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet2 / Eden Roc Hotel Rhodes
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester / Thurs 23 Oct
    • The Holiday Dates: 7 nights
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults / 1 Child (11)
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Eden Roc Hotel
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): AI
    • Any specific requirements: None
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Can’t see mention so assume not
    Could possibly look at the Wednesday with Tui for the same place/duration/ other requirements too.

    thank you in advance
    Hi Loonywitch

    I can save you another £50 on that - If you book by Midday tomorrow I'll up that discount a bit so can save you even more £££s 


    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.

  • Nathan1792
    Nathan1792 Posts: 5 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary First Post Combo Breaker
    MATTR5 said:
    Hello

    I am wondering if anyone can beat this quote?

    • The Quote itself: £5,860 (inc NHS discount of £100, potentially 4% Quidco too £234.40 = £5,625.60 if included)
    • Who the quote is from: TUI website
    • Is there a booking fee: No
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI
    • The departure Airport/Post: Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 09/06/26 for 2 weeks (flexible on dates from 08/06 - 12/06)
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 x Adults, 1 x 11y old, 1 x 3y old
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, Riviera Maya
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): All inc
    • Any specific requirements: N/A
    • Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
    Let me know if any further details are needed.

    Thanks.
    Hi Nathan

    First the bad news - Quidco is 1.5 on TUI packages - they only pay 4% on hotel only - so cashback £84.38
    Also, you can't claim cashback if booking via the bluecard/NHS discount site so you can't have both so lets work on the £100 so screen price £5965 - £100 = £5865

    I'll beat that by at least £167 so we get my max price of £5698

    Once you've checked bluelight and quidco to see if im right let me know 

     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.


    All booked with, Matt. Nice and easy, best price and sorted out our multiple changes with ease. Thank you, Matt.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
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    Thank you for your booking  Nathan1792  - Glad I could beat the cashback and NHS discount :) 



  • sargy_itk
    sargy_itk Posts: 9 Forumite
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    • The Quote itself: £9790
    • Who the quote is from: Charter Travel
    • Is there a booking fee:N/A
    • The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Air Lingus
    • The departure Airport/Post:Manchester
    • The Holiday Dates: 23/05/2026-03/06/2026
    • The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults/2 childen 11 and 9
    • The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Disney pop/cabana bay
    • The Board (self catering/half board etc): quick serve dining plan at disney
    • Any specific requirements:
    • Is an in-flight meal included:


    Holiday Summary…

     

    Quote based on total party size of 4 consisting of  2 Adults (16+) 2 Children (11/9)

    11  night holiday

     

    Main Flights:  

     

    23rd May 2026 MANCHESTER  - ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL Aer Lingus ECONOMY DIRECT FLIGHT 11.00/15.15

    03rd June 2026 ORLANDO – MANCHESTER Aer Lingus ECONOMY DIRECT FLIGHT 17.45/07.05+1

     

    Economy Fare currently includes : 1 x 23kg checked bag per person, 1 x 10kg hand luggage per person, food/soft drinks service

     

    Itinerary :

     

    Included : Universal 14 Day ALL Park Explorer Tickets for all

    23rd May 2026  : Private Transfer from Airport to Disney

    23rd May 2026 – 29th May 2026  : 6 Nights, 1 x Standard Location Room @ Disney’s Pop Century Resort  (Includes 14 Day Disney Magic Tickets (w/Memory Maker))

     

    Per guest, for each night of your stay at Disney includes a FREE Quick Service meal  :

     

    • 1 Quick-Service Meals
    • 1 non-alcoholic/alcoholic drink per meal‡

     

    29th May 2026 – 3rd June 2026:  5 Nights, 1 x Family Suite @ Universal’s Cabana Bay Resort Room Only

    03rd June 2026 : Private Transfer from Universal to Airport

     

    Total cost of the full holiday package as above is of £9250  (including all current airline taxes/surcharges)

     

    Options :

     

    1. Upgrade Pop to Disney Quick Service Dine Plan : Current Supplement of £540.00 which would give :

     

           Per guest, for each night of your stay:

    2 Quick-Service Meals

    1 non-alcoholic/alcoholic drink per meal‡

    1 selected snack or drink

    Resort-refillable mug†

     

  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hi sargy_itk

    I cant help with this one sorry - Hopefully one of the other agents will pick it up 

    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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