Help Needed! Where to instead of South Africa?
Nov 28, 2021, 5:21 pm
#91
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I think my budget could just about run to a kebab...
https://amp.theguardian.com/food/202...-et-steakhouse
https://amp.theguardian.com/food/202...-et-steakhouse
Nov 28, 2021, 6:53 pm
#92
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Nov 29, 2021, 3:54 am
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Nov 29, 2021, 3:58 am
#96
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That is for hell of a lot of people especially down here in Devon.
I bulked at £10k for 4 people and that was with using points for hotels etc. to keep costs down.
I bulked at £10k for 4 people and that was with using points for hotels etc. to keep costs down.
Last edited by CT-UK; Nov 29, 2021 at 4:06 am Reason: typo
Nov 29, 2021, 4:13 am
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Nov 29, 2021, 4:38 am
#100
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Joking aside, given the destination generally commands high prices anyway and particularly so over the festive season and knowing how much things cost there, I think this still represents good value. The Fairmont is a beautiful resort.
Admittedly, it's still £33k outside of my price range but I don't have a problem with that. Everyone will have their own idea of what's cheap, what represents value for money and what's too expensive for their own individual budget and circumstances.
£33k is an annual salary headliner amount of money no matter how you look at it.... I guess that's why you don't see too many BA holiday promos advertising a family or 4 total price .... it would frighten too many window shoppers away.... break it down per person and like you say, it's actually pretty good value for what you're getting.
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Nov 29, 2021, 6:32 am
#102
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I think the only scenario you are covered for, is if the FCDO advises against travel to your destination. Then BAH will allow you to take a voucher even if it's within the 3 week window prior to departure when BA Holidays bookings become very inflexible.
If your destination bans visitors from the UK, or your destination goes onto the UK red list, then you are not covered. And those are the main risks right now.
Nov 29, 2021, 7:46 am
#104
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Then the figures all make sense...and that's why he was only travelling in J at the price...!!
Room service in Croydon will be a bit of a shock after the Maldives...
Chris
Nov 29, 2021, 8:00 am
#105
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Does BA Holidays cover you for that?
I think the only scenario you are covered for, is if the FCDO advises against travel to your destination. Then BAH will allow you to take a voucher even if it's within the 3 week window prior to departure when BA Holidays bookings become very inflexible.
If your destination bans visitors from the UK, or your destination goes onto the UK red list, then you are not covered. And those are the main risks right now.
I think the only scenario you are covered for, is if the FCDO advises against travel to your destination. Then BAH will allow you to take a voucher even if it's within the 3 week window prior to departure when BA Holidays bookings become very inflexible.
If your destination bans visitors from the UK, or your destination goes onto the UK red list, then you are not covered. And those are the main risks right now.