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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread

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  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,221 Forumite
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    edited 9 November at 12:27PM
    Can anybody beat this quote

    The quote itself £10,308
    Who the quote is From - Holiday Hypermarket 
    is there a booking fee - no
    The tour operator - Holiday Hypermarket 
    Departure airport - Gatwick (BA flights, depart 21:00 on 25/07, return depart 20:45 on 07/08)
    Holiday dates - 25 July 2026 /07 Aug 2026 (12 nights in hotel )
    The number of people travelling - 2 adults, 2 kids (age 9, 13)
    the hotel - Zilwa Attitude, Mauritius 
    The board - All inclusive 
    Any Specific requirements - All inclusive family room with garden view and terrace
    Is an in-flight meal included - yes
    Note quote includes transfers and 23kg luggage

    Hi Pointy_Setter
    EDIT - I checked price again this morning and no joy with getting the price down much sorry - and the one i had yesterday has gone up slightly so im not really any better - my total inc Transfers is £10,240

    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.
  • Wilt
    Wilt Posts: 102 Forumite
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    Hi there,

    Wondering if you can beat this -

    Jet2Holidays
    HD Lobos Natura Fuerteventura
    7 Nights
    Departing 23rd March 2026
    From Stansted Airport
    2 x Premier Apartment with Terrace
    Half Board
    4 Adults, 2 infants (both 11 months old on return)
    Including Coach Transfers
    Including 4 x 22kg checked Luggage with 2x +10kg for the babies plus equipment.
    Including booked seats on plane (£13 price tier)

    £4,200 (with £400 black friday discount & voucher code from work for £60 discount)
  • danc101
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    Tenerife 17th - 22nd December
    Hotel Sir Anthony Full Board Superior Ocean View Room £1972 (after exchange) 2 persons
    Flights return departing LGW £260 (2 persons Easyjet)
    Total = £2232
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,221 Forumite
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    danc101 said:
    Tenerife 17th - 22nd December
    Hotel Sir Anthony Full Board Superior Ocean View Room £1972 (after exchange) 2 persons
    Flights return departing LGW £260 (2 persons Easyjet)
    Total = £2232
    Hi 

    I cant beat that 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.
  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,221 Forumite
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    Wilt said:
    Hi there,

    Wondering if you can beat this -

    Jet2Holidays
    HD Lobos Natura Fuerteventura
    7 Nights
    Departing 23rd March 2026
    From Stansted Airport
    2 x Premier Apartment with Terrace
    Half Board
    4 Adults, 2 infants (both 11 months old on return)
    Including Coach Transfers
    Including 4 x 22kg checked Luggage with 2x +10kg for the babies plus equipment.
    Including booked seats on plane (£13 price tier)

    £4,200 (with £400 black friday discount & voucher code from work for £60 discount)
    Hi Wilt 

    I can get you £200 off that so my price - like-for-like - inc the prebooked seats £3,999

    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.
  • Wilt
    Wilt Posts: 102 Forumite
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    All booked, thanks Matt - great saving!
  • MATTR5
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    Wilt said:
    All booked, thanks Matt - great saving!
    Thanks for booking - sorry I was a bit useless at hearing you - you were very patient - i'll get my phone checked 
  • Hi. Wondering if you. An beat this:

    TUI 
    Rixos gulf hotel Doha
    7 nights
    Departing 2nd December from LHR to Doha
    2 superior double room
    Breakfast only
    2 adults, 3 kids (8, 13 and 15)
    Qatar airways with baggage x 5

    £6019. But I haven't used any vouchers or black Friday deals. 

    Can you beat it?

    Thanks



  • MATTR5
    MATTR5 Posts: 1,221 Forumite
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    Hi. Wondering if you. An beat this:

    TUI 
    Rixos gulf hotel Doha
    7 nights
    Departing 2nd December from LHR to Doha
    2 superior double room
    Breakfast only
    2 adults, 3 kids (8, 13 and 15)
    Qatar airways with baggage x 5

    £6019. But I haven't used any vouchers or black Friday deals. 

    Can you beat it?

    Thanks



    Hi.   TUI Black Friday discounts are only due departures from 1/1/26 sorry.   
    I’ll be able to get at least £200off but I’m out this morning. If interested let me know and I’ll get exact discount. 

    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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