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Holiday for 4

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Hi, do you know if you can add an extra child if you win a holiday? I have 3 children, so I can't enter any holiday competitions as they are always for a family of 4.

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  • weeowens
    weeowens Posts: 81,990 Forumite
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    Hi,it is down to the promotors really.
    My experience is positive though.
    I've won trips to Vancouver & NY.Both were for two adults.
    On the Vancouver trip I just the paid to add a child.This was just the airfare as they let me choose a hotel that had two double beds.
    On the NY I just gace up the $1000 SAKS voucher & they added a child on.
    I'd say enter & then just be nice as you negotiate :-)
  • Tttccc_2
    Tttccc_2 Posts: 29 Forumite
    Ok thank you. I will try my luck then :-).
    Maybe it will be my first win!!!!
  • Elsbells21
    Elsbells21 Posts: 1,702 Forumite
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    There is a comp - can't remember it very well as was only checking t&cs, but it said if there was a third child they would try and accomodate but please be aware that costs may be involved... or something along those lines!!
  • cagsd
    cagsd Posts: 7,657 Forumite
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    I'm in the same boat as you, Tttccc... also having 3 kids, it makes me mad that 99% of "family" orientated comps (days out or holidays) are for 2 adults and 2 kids. :( I'm always scared to enter these, as I think about how devastated I'd be to be told I'd won it but then not allowed to add a third child on!!! I have no idea whether my fears are justified or not, but I just steer clear anyway to be on the safe side.
  • I worry about this too as I have 4 kids....not sure what I'd do
    Take 2 in my suitcase ;-)
    Or just leave them with granny haha how dare we have more than the 2.4 kids huh
    :TMummy to 4 beautiful boys & blessed with a lovely family....
    Mizfluffybum on twitter :j
  • weeowens
    weeowens Posts: 81,990 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    cagsd wrote: »
    I'm in the same boat as you, Tttccc... also having 3 kids, it makes me mad that 99% of "family" orientated comps (days out or holidays) are for 2 adults and 2 kids. :( I'm always scared to enter these, as I think about how devastated I'd be to be told I'd won it but then not allowed to add a third child on!!! I have no idea whether my fears are justified or not, but I just steer clear anyway to be on the safe side.
    I worry about this too as I have 4 kids....not sure what I'd do
    Take 2 in my suitcase ;-)
    Or just leave them with granny haha how dare we have more than the 2.4 kids huh


    Hi,personally I just enter I then see if I win :-)

    Then negotiate.It's worked up to now :-)
  • hamsterfan1
    hamsterfan1 Posts: 8,281 Forumite
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    I have 3 children too ( all to old to count as children) & suggest that you read T&Cs and also check what the accommodation is - very few hotels have family rooms for 5, but if it's self catering you may be better off
    proud gran to 4 lovely boys and one little girl
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