Should the whole family forfeit the holiday?

Former_MSE_Natasha · 12 August 2008 at 12:58PM

Here's this week's hypothetical situation for you to cogitate on:

Should the whole family forfeit the holiday?

You book a long-awaited family holiday for four to Disneyland for £2,500 but the day before travelling you realise your eight year-old daughter's passport expired two months previously. There's no way it can be renewed in time and your insurance won't cover the mistake. Yet the other 10 year old child has always wanted to go to Disney. Do you forfeit the holiday entirely or does one parent & child still go while the others stay behind?

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jamtart6 · 12 August 2008 at 11:01PM

Goodness this happened to someone I know! They all waited until the passport was sorted and flew out later on all together (and had to pay again!)

I would have the whole family to forefit it

MarkyMarkD · 12 August 2008 at 11:42PM

Rather coincidentally, the exact same scenario was posted on here only 2 days ago.

The thread already has many responses which are worth reading.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1087733

FWIW I would say that those who can go, should go. If it was possible to palm off the passport-less child on a grandparent or auntie, that would be great; if not then one parent should go and the other stay.

robpw2 · 12 August 2008 at 11:45PM

ah how cruel would tht be , sorry "clare" substitute for any girls name. you cant come to disneyland like the rest of us because mommy and daddy forgot your passport had expired but dont worry we are all going to go without you and have fun , and your gonna stay at home with nanny ..

MarkyMarkD · 13 August 2008 at 12:08AM

Rather less cruel than making the other child miss their holiday for no reason?

Contains_Mild_Peril · 13 August 2008 at 12:41AM

If they can afford for the other parent and child to go later then one parent and child should go on the booked holiday and the other should go as soon as possible after her new passport arrives.

ceebeeby · 13 August 2008 at 12:46AM

Nope - we would all be gutted, but there's no way one child would be left behind, whilst others went off to enjoy themselves (runs next door to check kids passports!!). OMG, you'd have to be going some to do that to a child!!!

MrsE_2 · 13 August 2008 at 12:48AM

I think thats the hardest one you've ever posted.

robwalsh96 · 13 August 2008 at 3:09AM

say the passport's been stolen and you are guaranteed a new one in time.

Taffybiker · 13 August 2008 at 5:17AM

I would most likely contact the airline/agent and try to delay the holiday an extra day or so, even if it means paying date changing fees, then visit the passport office in person for an emergency issue.
If this wasn't possible, I would "sell" the holiday to other family members or friends then rebook for a later date.

tallgirld · 13 August 2008 at 6:59AM

I would give the 8 year old the keys to the house and tell her to wait until we get back. Is that Illegal???? :-)

Should the whole family forfeit the holiday?

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