Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

BorderCollieLover

Just want to say how brilliant MattR5 is. Booked a last minute holiday and Matt was extremely responsive, helpful and friendly as well as saving a good amount of money off the holiday we were looking at. Thank you

sibber

Hi All, looking to see if anyone can beat this last minute deal for me and the pregnant wife!? Thanks!

• The Quote itself: £2,377
• Who the quote is from: Expedia
• Is there a booking fee: No that i am aware
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet 2 flights
• The departure Airport/Post: Mancheter - Jerez (no transfers)
• The Holiday Dates: 13th - 20th Sept
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fairmont La Hacienda costa del sol (golf view room)
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): breakfast
• Any specific requirements: need just 1 checked 22kg bag. Transfers to and from airport would be ideal. Could travel the Sunday 14th - 21st but otherwise not flexible. This is slightly better golf view room rather than pool view
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

MATTR5

sibber said:

Hi All, looking to see if anyone can beat this last minute deal for me and the pregnant wife!? Thanks!

• The Quote itself: £2,377
• Who the quote is from: Expedia
• Is there a booking fee: No that i am aware
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Jet 2 flights
• The departure Airport/Post: Mancheter - Jerez (no transfers)
• The Holiday Dates: 13th - 20th Sept
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Fairmont La Hacienda costa del sol (golf view room)
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): breakfast
• Any specific requirements: need just 1 checked 22kg bag. Transfers to and from airport would be ideal. Could travel the Sunday 14th - 21st but otherwise not flexible. This is slightly better golf view room rather than pool view
• Is an in-flight meal included: No

Hi Sibber

I cant beat this - my hoptel supplier just doesnt have it available sorry 

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.

kulvir_2

Hi looking to see if anyone could please beat this quote -

The Quote itself: £1541

Who the quote is from: Jet 2 app

Is there a booking fee: No

The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: jet 2

The departure Airport: East Midlands 

The Holiday Dates: 5th nov (7 nights)

The number of people travelling: 2 adults, 1 child (1 years old)

The Hotel: Olympic Lagoon Resort Agia Napa

The Board: All inclusive plus

Any specific requirements: no

Is an in-flight meal included: no

MATTR5

kulvir_2 said:

Hi looking to see if anyone could please beat this quote -

The Quote itself: £1541

Who the quote is from: Jet 2 app

Is there a booking fee: No

The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: jet 2

The departure Airport: East Midlands 

The Holiday Dates: 5th nov (7 nights)

The number of people travelling: 2 adults, 1 child (1 years old)

The Hotel: Olympic Lagoon Resort Agia Napa

The Board: All inclusive plus

Any specific requirements: no

Is an in-flight meal included: no

Hi

I can beta this - not by a huge amount as im getting a slightly higher direct price but i'll still be cheaper my price £1509 

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.

vernall

Hi looking to see if anyone could please beat this quote - it pieced together to make a 2 city holiday.

The Quote itself: £1819

Who the quote is from: Skyscanner/AA - Trivago deals - Agoda

Is there a booking fee: No

The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: AA(tho fulfilled by BA), Paris (LV) Hollywood Celebrity Hotel (LA)

The departure Airport: LHR

The Holiday Dates: 13/3/26 - 21/3/26

The number of people travelling: 2 adults

The Hotel: Paris (LV - 4 nights - 13/3-17/3) & Hollywood Celebrity Hotel (LA - 4 nights - 17/3-21/3)

The Board: RO

Any specific requirements: no

Is an in-flight meal included: YES

Flight is into LV on 13/3 and out of LAX 21/3 and both must be direct flights

Thanks in advance

MATTR5

Hi vernall

I cant beat that 

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.

holymolygarcia77

Hoping someone can help beat this

• The Quote itself: £2632
• Who the quote is from: Iberostar
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Iberostar Selection Lanzarote
• The departure Airport/Post: Hotel only
• The Holiday Dates: 9th - 16th November 2025
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child (2 yo)
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iberostar Selection Lanzarote
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
• Any specific requirements: Family Room
• Is an in-flight meal included: n/a

MATTR5

holymolygarcia77 said:

Hoping someone can help beat this

• The Quote itself: £2632
• Who the quote is from: Iberostar
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Iberostar Selection Lanzarote
• The departure Airport/Post: Hotel only
• The Holiday Dates: 9th - 16th November 2025
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 1 child (2 yo)
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Iberostar Selection Lanzarote
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
• Any specific requirements: Family Room
• Is an in-flight meal included: n/a

Hi

No i cant beat that - its a great price and its rare hotel only we can beat direct rates but join Iberostart or check for cashback and double check Trivago jjust in case 

NB For info everyone im away 29/9 to 3/10 inc and then 8/10 to 12/10 inc - There may be other agents who can help then but i seem to be the only one replying recently so ?

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.

MarkB

Hi, Looking to see if anybody can help beat this.  We'd also be open to slightly alternative dates (departing Wed 15th or 22nd instead of Sat 18th October) and resort, with non-negotiables being Adults-only resort based in Hurghada.

• The Quote itself: £2,304
• Who the quote is from: firstchoice.co.uk
• Is there a booking fee: No
• The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: TUI/First Choice
• The departure Airport/Post: Newcastle
• The Holiday Dates: 18th - 25th October 2025
• The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 adults, 0 children
• The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): TUI BLUE Makadi Gardens, Hurghada, Egypt
• The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
• Any specific requirements: n/a 
• Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
• Note: quote includes transfers and checked luggage