Ex bf is refusing to pay for holiday

bagpussbear

PasturesNew wrote: »

I'd try to find somebody to go, then "stage" lots of exciting photos to post online - e.g. if you see a Ferrari, then get a photo taken beside it (if the owner's around, get a photo taken IN it)...... just make !!!! up

At least you'll get a giggle searching for Stagings

I second this idea try and get someone to go with you as sounds like you need a break after what's happened.

Get lots of photos of hunky men with you, dancing, fab scenery and you having a ruddy good time - even if its staged!

Then send a few to him, and say you were glad it turned out the way it did as you had the time of your life, and look what he is missing!

balletshoes

Meredith02 wrote: »

Hey

Love the idea of winding them up!! It's really difficult to get someone to go with me at such short notice and really want to go but not too sure about going on my own!! Might look like a bit of a saddo!!

I think it might be an idea to try to claim through the small claims court if that's going to be possible. Just hate the fact that he has not only lied and cribbed living a double life for a year but he has also screwed me over money!!!

Dont waste your time money and effort taking him to small claims ~ unless his text to you is specific in that it says he owes you xx amount for his share of the holiday and he will pay you this amount you dont have much to go on. plus as others have said even if you win in small claims thats no guarantee you,ll get the money from him.

go on your holiday and have a great time.

peachyprice

Bottom line is, only you as the lead name can change the booking, if he wants to go with his new girlfriend then he'll have to pay you upfront before you change anything. he can't do anything himself.

If he doesn't pay you just go on the holiday by yourself and enjoy it if you can't find anyone else to go with you, honestly holidaying alone is awesome once you get your head around the idea.

At least then you won't have wasted all of the money, you won't have the hassle of taking him to court and possibly losing and you can draw a line under the whole episode and move on with your life. If you take him to court it will just drag on an on and there's absolutley no guarantee that you'll get the money out of him even if you do win.

If you do decide to go alone I wouldn't bother taking him off the booking as they'll charge you under occupancy, just roll up at the airport without him.

Lokolo

Are you early 20s? Attractive? And where are you going?

I am already in Cyprus at the end of May but if it's any other time and the above answers to the questions are decent, then you may be in luck. Ha.

Meredith02

Thanks for all your replies. I have text the b@@@@rd again this morning and no reply. That's going to be the last time.

I'm def best without him in my life and the other gf can be a weak walkover and get back with him of she wants. I'm better than that.

We were meant to be off for a romantic week away in Marrakech and it would be very strange going on my own or even with a friend. I live the idea of staging a few pics and make him really jealous.

Oh and he did message last night saying he will only pay me on the day of departure at the gate as he doesn't trust me!! And I can take it or leave it.

I am the lead on the booking and glad to hear he can't change it without my say so.

Thanks again. Onwards and upwards. Lesson learnt!!!

charlearose

You wont get the money back from him

but you might be able to ask a friend to come and pay maybe say 350 + name change that way you will be getting something back

He cant change the holiday as your the lead booking name

Or maybe sell it on + name changes to someone else for say £650
the other person would still be getting a good deal and you would get something back

georgim

Who would have them eh!

I think it would be a waste of time trying to get your money back...

I think the 2 options of offer the WHOLE holiday to him and his new bit on the side, aslong as he pays for it all,

OR go on your own, I have never been on holiday on my own but I know of quite a few people who have and have loved it, take some good books and just chill out, plus you'll probably make some friends anyway.

Or you could maybe try and sell your hols on ebay but I am not sure if you can actually do that? I think you can!

xx

peachyprice

Is it too late to change the holiday to another destination that you wouldn't mind going to alone?

tayforth

Don't waste this holiday! Even if you have to take a friend for free. Morocco is very cheap and you'll hardly need any spending money.

Enjoy

Meredith02

Tha ks I really don't want to waste this holiday. But I also don't want to be thinking about him and think it would be constant reminder if I went.

It's really difficult getting someone to go. I've told a few of my friends and asked them to ask around but everyone's working busy or away themselves.

Oh well I need to get over it And the lost money and hope karma comes back and bites him in the butt very hard ;-)!!!