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Money Moral Dilemma: Should we book a holiday without my friend to get a good price?
Former_MSE_Nick
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This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks...
A group of us are going on holiday, but one of the gang can't commit just yet due to a new job on the horizon. I'm worried the prices could rise between now and then, but still really want her to be part of the trip. Should I suggest we book without her, wait, or wait and ask her to make up the difference if the price increases?
A group of us are going on holiday, but one of the gang can't commit just yet due to a new job on the horizon. I'm worried the prices could rise between now and then, but still really want her to be part of the trip. Should I suggest we book without her, wait, or wait and ask her to make up the difference if the price increases?
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All those committed book now.
Those who delay their decision can book when they have made it. If the price has risen that is their concern, not yours.0 -
I agree with Scotsbob. Go ahead and book your holiday without this friend, unless their decision is only a few days away from being made. If they can't commit just now then they can still book later and take the hit for their self. If it's the type of holiday that everyone has to book together (such as a 2 versus a 3 bedroom apartment) then still go ahead and book the 2 bedroom apartment now and see if it can be amended to a 3 bedroom apartment later. The person causing the amendment would need to pay for the amendment fee. That's life. We can't expect everyone else to put their lives on hold while we dither with ours.0
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The answer (as above) couldn't be more obvious - where is the moral dilemma?Evolution, not revolution0
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Not enough information (all too common in MMDs).
Is there any reason you all need to book at the same time? How long is the planned holiday? How many are going? How definite and when is "on the horizon"?
However, most of all, it's your friend's decision so why not let her make it?0 -
Booking for a group can be a nightmare - as others have said, book when you have majority agreement on dates, and inform the companies you're booking with there might be an add-on or two. The stragglers probably already expect to have to pay more for a late booking, and would most likely not want to hold up their friends while their own holiday dates are in doubt. Make the booking!0
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There's so many connotations to this one!
Does the person who is asking this question want the girl to come on the holiday because they wouldn't enjoy the holiday so much without them or even do they fancy the girl so there's that aspect, they wouldn't really want to go without this girl on the holiday too?!!
This girl may not be allowed to book a two week holiday if she is starting a new job and they may not honour a holiday booking - so that needs to be looked into. The girl could ring the company to ask if it is ok to go ahead and book a holiday, that would help sort that problem out.
If the booking is done now is it going to be cheaper for more to go or if booked earlier is there a discount for booking early?
A lot of holiday companies used to put their prices up for later bookings, is that still the case - so again this needs investigating.
Is there a danger of not being able to book the holiday at all if not done very soon?
Can this one person be added at a later date or not - does the company allow it and what, if any, are the additional charges for doing so?
That's all I can think of right now!0 -
I would have thought you could all book together now. When having an interview for a job you can mention you have a holiday coming up and give the date. They would then honor it if the person get's the job.0
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Is it me or do people take these moral dilemmas to heart. Its just a bit of fun. I read about 20 of these. If people moan about these all the time like is this a real dilemma or this is a waste of time. MSE will just say we'll stop doing these as people are just rude.
If you haven't got anything good to contribute or nothing good to say and just moan then don't say it at all or post a good moral dilemma yourself.
Rant over
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Just go ahead and book!!
If she can attend she can just make a separate booking.
If you snooze you lose..........0 -
Book it!!!!0
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