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No Deposit required on Marella Website?

By 2BACRUISER , September 21, 2020 in Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson)

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Having a look at at an EX2 sailing next summer and its says book now with no deposit, how does that work? 

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Hardly surprising the no deposit move.  Who would want to be on a ship with 2000 other passengers before vaccine is available, together with all the planned restrictions.

21 hours ago, drsel said: That would be absolutely amazing! so what are the prices on a per person per night basis?

Prices are still the same a week in May was £2878 inc drinks package balcony 7nts for 2 people but can book now with no deposit and i just wondered what the catch was. 

i suppose it means that if cruises end up being cancelled they dont have to do refunds? but still have an idea of demand? 

No catch, they are just desperate to fill empty ships next spring/summer, but again who in their right minds would want to cruise before a vaccine is available. 

Prices are still the same a week in May was £2878 inc drinks package balcony 7nts for 2 people but can book now with no deposit and i just wondered what the catch was.  i suppose it means that if cruises end up being cancelled they dont have to do refunds? but still have an idea of demand?    

Not only do they avoid the hassle of refunds, they also avoid giving stress to loyal customers.

On which site did you book The Cruise

4 hours ago, drsel said:     On which site did you book The Cruise        

Marella direct always do. 👍

WeeCountyMan

It would be interesting to know when the first payment is required prior to the sailing date.

TUI standard timescale ?

Any penalties if you decide to cancel with 70 or more days notice ?

Pensioncruiser

2 hours ago, WeeCountyMan said: It would be interesting to know when the first payment is required prior to the sailing date.   TUI standard timescale ?   Any penalties if you decide to cancel with 70 or more days notice ?

Full payment is due 12 weeks prior to the holiday. It's not available on all holidays and you have to opt in and give them your bank details for a direct debit, if you cancel the holiday or the dd before the 12 weeks you have to pay normal deposit. 

Thanks for clarification.

How often, and how much (% of total cruise cost) would the Direct Debit be ?

Just seems like another way of TUI taking money up front - if you cancel the DD they already have your funds, and possibly more than the deposit would have been, depending on when the DD is pulled ?

2 hours ago, WeeCountyMan said: How often, and how much (% of total cruise cost) would the Direct Debit be ?

Don't really know that, I assumed it was to cover them for just the one total payment at 12 weeks out 😕  

I am not good at posting links but I found it on Google under Tui no deposits. May help. 

https://www.sunstartholidays.co.uk/no-deposit-holidays-2021/

Think I've done it 😊

Thanks for the link.

As I read it, TUI set the amount and payment frequency for the Direct Debits.

"If you pay by Direct Debit, TUI holidays will provide you with a confirmation setting out the payment amounts and due dates."

This paragraph cuts to the chase in respect of cancellations or failed payments.

"As you are paying by direct debit, you do not have to pay the balance due for your holiday 12 weeks before you go. Your direct debit payments will be arranged so that the balance is paid 6 weeks before you go on holiday. If you cancel the direct debit at any time you will need to pay the balance due 12 weeks before you travel."

So, if you keep up the DDs (which will be monthly I assume) the balance is due 6 weeks before travelling, which is no change on the traditional paying a deposit upfront then settling the balance timescale. Any failure to pay by DD results in having to settle up 12 weeks in advance.

A bit of a con trick methinks (other opinions may differ) - once the customer has paid a couple or so DDs then TUI essentially have enough to cover the low (or full ?) deposit in their account.

On the other hand, DDs are certainly a convenient way of spreading the cost of the overall price of a cruise or holiday over a period of time.

"I am not good at posting links................"

On the contrary, you were right on the money (no pin intended) with that Sunstart holidays link about Direct Debits.

I'd never heard of them.

Life is a daily learning experience !!!

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Having booked today for later next year. The catch is you give them your bank details and 6 x payments come out until 12 weeks prior to your Cruise. 

I have opted to pay the £150 minimum deposit today and pay £250 in December 2020 then the next full payment 12 weeks prior to the cruise. 

Jim The Scot

When and where next year RR?

Got a couple cruises booked for next year

On 9/25/2020 at 9:43 PM, Jim The Scot said: When and where next year RR?   Got a couple cruises booked for next year

Hi Jim, hope you are well.

Next year Discovery II May14th 2 weeks.

Was supposed to be on the Dream October 12th 2021 now been transferred to the Discovery I ..you never know we might bump into each other soon 🙂

I,m well thanks hope you are too

We,re the Dream in July and Discovery in August pandemic dependant..

Whats the reason behind your transfer to Discovery from the Dream?

Just seen the thread about the Dream so it looks like we,re not on the Dream in July  😂 ...Heres hoping we get a guaranteed straight transfer to the Discovery and not a cancellation

When and how did you find out you had been transferred RR?

11 hours ago, Jim The Scot said: Hi Jim, I had an inkling a few days before the news broke..as my booking had disappeared off the bookings so dug a bit deeper through messenger and twitter..it set a few alarm bells ringing with the halls of TUI/Marella I think and low and behold they posted a bit early than they should have..and I quote?  Hi Terry, you should receive your new confirmation documents before the end of November. Once the cruises are updated in the system we'll be able to sort that cabin out for you. I hope that helps and that you're looking forward to sailing on Marella Discovery. ^Tori  

11 hours ago, Jim The Scot said:   Just seen the thread about the Dream so it looks like we,re not on the Dream in July  😂 ...Heres hoping we get a guaranteed straight transfer to the Discovery and not a cancellation   When and how did you find out you had been transferred RR?  

We,re not booked directly through TUI/Marella but with our local TA so TUI will more than likely contact them and they in turn will contact us or i,ll contact them

Having been on the Discovery before no issue with being transferred  but cabin allocation/selection is a small issue as have paid for an outside+ on the Dream so would be looking for the equivalent or refund

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Well our cruise we booked on the Dream about a year ago for July 2021 went live last night/ today on TUI website and having not heard anything from my TA regards our automatic transfer to the Discovery which is taking over the Dreams itinerary or cabin allocation took it upon myself to call  TUI direct even though I knew that every chance they wouldnt divulge the info having not booked direct with them.How wrong could I have been.My call was answered quickly and they were more than happy to answer my query.Automatic transfer had gone ahead and having booked an outside + on the Dream expected to be allocated an outside cabin on deck 2/3 on Discovery but when I asked what cabin  we had been allocated was  delighted when they said a Delux   balcony cabin  and would we like to select/book our cabin......I duly did

Two happy bunnies

After losing our USA cruise later in the year heres hoping this one goes ahead

2 hours ago, Jim The Scot said: Well our cruise we booked on the Dream about a year ago for July 2021 went live last night/ today on TUI website and having not heard anything from my TA regards our automatic transfer to the Discovery which is taking over the Dreams itinerary or cabin allocation took it upon myself to call  TUI direct even though I knew that every chance they wouldnt divulge the info having not booked direct with them.How wrong could I have been.My call was answered quickly and they were more than happy to answer my query.Automatic transfer had gone ahead and having booked an outside + on the Dream expected to be allocated an outside cabin on deck 2/3 on Discovery but when I asked what cabin  we had been allocated was  delighted when they said a Delux   balcony cabin  and would we like to select/book our cabin......I duly did   Two happy bunnies   After losing our USA cruise later in the year heres hoping this one goes ahead    

Great news Jim fingers crossed 🤞 all goes well for you. 

Thanks P  👍

First time we,ve ever been given an upgrade by TUI which we know is down to the circumstances but welcome nonetheless

4 hours ago, Jim The Scot said: Thanks P  👍   First time we,ve ever been given an upgrade by TUI which we know is down to the circumstances but welcome nonetheless

Our first upgrade was on our first ever cruise on Destiny it was for our 40th and was from a standard outside to a suite No 7000, seperat bedroom, walk in wardrobe, 2 TV, s. 👍 thought this was normal 🙄 . Had to wait a few years for our next which was on Spirit, the owner suite nothing since. 

Hope you enjoy. 

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TUI cancellation when low deposit paid

Twigletgirl27 · 11/05/2020 19:39

I have a holiday to Tenerife booked for November with TUI. I've decided to cancel and lose deposit we have paid (£100) so I don't have to pay £300 next month and balance of around £2000 in September. I thought I'd lose the £100 but trying to cancel online it looks like they say it's the 'full' deposit of £400. I hold my hands up entirely and didn't read the small print but is this correct? Don't rate my chances of actually talking to someone!

I had to remove a person from my booking previously and thought I'd only lose the first part of the deposit that had already been paid (£50) but no, I actually had to pay the rest of their deposit before I could cancel so yes I think you'll lose the £400 sadly.

@moveandmove thank you for your reply. It sounds like a lesson learned sadly. But I don't want to TUI to have over £2000 of my money for a holiday that won't happen 🙈

If you cancel you'll lose the full deposit not the low one. Just wait until it's cancelled and get it all back if you can afford to wait.

@IGottaGetOuttaThisPlace thank you. They already have £3000 of my money for a holiday supposed to happen next week which is rearranged. I really don't want another £2000+ paid but will have to decide if we can lose £400

You will have to pay the £300 before you can cancel Why not change to 2021

Hi, there’s a thread with a few of us on who aren’t happy with tui’s non-transparent low deposit scheme and don’t want to pay more money for something that will be cancelled in order to get our money back. I’m not paying any more than the £200 low deposit I paid for a holiday in August that I’m certain won’t happen. It would cost mean extra £600 to cancel. At the moment I’m just not paying and ignoring reminder emails. They can have my £200 but I’m not paying any more.

I think tui’s ‘low deposit’ scheme is misleading because it’s not a low deposit, it’s a partial deposit which isn’t made clear when you book. I believe a holiday company can only charge a reasonable amount for cancelling, i.e. what it will actually cost them. If your holiday’s in November I think that gives them lots of time to resell it (if it’s even able to go ahead then) so if I were you I’d ask them to justify/list why it will cost them £400 to cancel your holiday.

If you don’t pay the full deposit you will be chased for the outstanding amount

here’s the thread if you’re interested

Wow that’s a long thread It amazes me that people are not paying money that they know they owe The holiday companies are allowing you to transfer to 2021 which means all money you have paid would be transferred over

It's nothing new - as long as I can recall, the terms of the low deposit schemes for all package operators have been that if you cancel you have to pay the full deposit anyway. I'm not really wanting to defend package operators, but I don't think they can be blamed for people not reading what the terms they agree to are. Why not ask them if you can transfer it to a deposit on something for next year? That way you lose nothing. As a general observation, I have always found it quite scary how many people sign up for things - and by that I mean any form of contract - without actually reading the terms.

@moondust001 100% agree I work In the travel industry and we get our clients to either sign a low deposit form or email it to them which I turn they respond by email to say they have read it However the amount of people that then decide to cancel and say they didn’t know this is unreal

But why are the holiday companies acting like holidays in August will be happening as normal and asking us to continue paying for them when we all know that’s not the case? I understand what’s been said about small print and in normal circumstances I’d agree and expect to pay the full deposit. But I’m not really the one cancelling here, the situation is, and I can’t get behind the idea that I need to keep paying the full balance of my holiday in order to get money back, and also don’t agree with paying an extra £600 to cancel a holiday that is basically already not going to happen anyway.

I’m not sure about postponing until next year either; for a package holiday that relies on the tour operator, the airline, the hotel and also the coach/taxi transfer company all still being in business in 2021. I’m not confident that will be the case, or that international leisure travel will be back to completely normal either.

The companies will go bust , the airlines will collapse , the hotels will close if people take the attitude “oh it’s not going to happen so I won’t pay “ No one knows what will happen in August not 100% At the end of the day not paying the rest of ur deposit is breaking a contract and they can demand the money

Ok, that’s a fair point there. It’s hard to know what to do when everyone’s worried about money and what the future holds.

Totally sunshineoutdoors I work in the travel industry and so worried about my job - like everyone will be but this industry has been hit soooo hard

@SunshineOutdoors , I'm in the same boat. Have paid £200 deposit and keep getting emails for the balance £5000+. Due to travel 20 July. Emails say to call if we want to amend but can't get through. I'm not paying any of the balance and don't mind losing the £200 deposit. Don't mind changing to 2021 though but not willing to pay a higher deposit. Don't really know what to do. FCO says no international travel anywhere so am not sure why they keep chasing for the balance of a holiday that's not going to happen.

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Zero Deposit Holidays

TUI and First Choice have re launched a zero deposit ‘book now, pay later’ offer on bookings for holidaymakers on a budget.

With the recent Covid outbreak holiday makers are having to watch their purse strings even more. Now, TUI and First Choice are offering holidaymakers a handy, alternative solution, paying by equal instalments via direct debit and also the chance to book online without paying a deposit.

The new offer means you can book your holiday and pay £0 deposit. Instead, you pay the balance off in monthly direct debit instalments.

The service is available now on the TUI and First Choice websites.

The offer will be valid on travel dates departing from March 2021.

Other companies in the past that have offered no deposit holidays by direct debit were the Thomas Cook group, which included Thomas Cook, Airtours and Manos branded package holidays. Unfortunately Thomas Cook in UK ceased trading in September of 2019.

The monthly instalment amounts will vary depending on the cost of the holiday and the chosen dates too.

The 2021 holidays £0 no deposits are only available for selected holidays, so remember to check before you confirm your booking. A Direct Debit needs to be set up before the booking has confirmed. Please remember to look for the option for your no deposit holiday, the option will look like the graphic below saying “pay nothing today”. Browse First Choice Deals

As you are paying by direct debit, you do not have to pay the balance due for your holiday 12 weeks before you go. Direct debit payments will be arranged so that the balance is paid 6 weeks before you go on holiday. If you cancel the direct debit at any time you will need to pay the balance due 12 weeks before you travel. Skytours holidays are available on TUI website. TUI Deal of the week

Look for a box similar to boxes below to show you are not having to pay a deposit, and your holiday will be taken by direct debit payments

No deposit holidays 2021 and 2022

The most common questions asked regarding the direct debit scheme are:

• What packages are eligible? In order to be eligible for Direct Debit. Your holiday booking needs to be made at least 182 days – 26 weeks – before departure. Direct Debit is available on most holidays.
• Can I choose the amount of instalments? No, the amount of instalments is calculated automatically based on the date of your booking and the departure date. There’ll be a minimum of three instalments.
• When is the last payment due? The last payment is due 98 days before departure. Just so you know, this is two weeks earlier than the standard booking terms.
• Can I make any ad-hoc payments, even though I’m paying by Direct Debit? Yes. You can make payments through First Choice website and Contact Centres – your Direct Debit payments will be recalculated accordingly. You can’t make payments in TUI Holiday Stores.
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Can I cancel or change my TUI holiday?

Have you booked a TUI holiday in the United Kingdom and want to cancel, change or transfer it to someone else?  

You may be wondering: Can I cancel or change my TUI holiday booking? How do I cancel or change my booking and how much will it cost me? You are in luck, TUI allows you to cancel, change or transfer your holiday for a fee. Here we will break down the fee structure and take you through the process of changing or cancelling your TUI booking. 

How do I change or cancel my TUI booking?

TUI allows both cancellations and changes. If you have booked your holiday on TUI’s website (not through another travel agency) you can go to Manage My Booking in your TUI account to make changes including: cancelling your holiday, changing your holiday, changing the names of the passengers, changing contact details and much more. 

If you have booked one of the following holidays, you have to contact TUI directly (over the phone or through their website). You cannot cancel these online through your account. This is because the cancellation rules for these bookings are different. 

- Flight only 

- Ski holidays

- Lakes & Mountains holidays

- Twin centre holidays

- Group bookings

- Weddings abroad

- Hotel only bookings

- Package with flights offered by another airline

Important Note: If you booked a TUI holiday from a travel agent other than TUI contact the agent directly.

How much will it cost to cancel my TUI holiday?

If you want to cancel your TUI holiday you must pay a termination fee. The termination fee depends on how many days before the booking you inform TUI of your cancelation. The table below outlines the termination fees:

Important Note: Your deposit is non-refundable and TUI may not be able to refund added elements of your holiday. Once your booking has been cancelled, you can expect to receive a cancellation invoice within 14 days.

Do you think that that’s quite expensive? Do you want to recover more from your cancelled holiday? Many people are not aware of this, but you have an alternative to cancelling your TUI holiday – sell it to another person and get your refund that way. If this sounds like the better option, read the last section below ‘Can I sell my TUI holiday’. 

Can I change my TUI holiday? 

Yes, you can also make changes to your TUI booking. You can upgrade a service, add on a flight extra, upgrade a room type or board basis, among other changes. Some changes are free and for some you will need to pay a fee. Check out the table in the section below for all types of change fees.  Unfortunately, you cannot change the dates of your holiday, as this will be treated as a cancellation of your booking. TUI allows you to amend your booking and itinerary by using Manage My Booking in your TUI account. If you need assistance you can contact TUI directly. 

How much will it cost to change or transfer my TUI holiday?

Amendments to TUI bookings require you to pay an amendment fee that vary by holiday and type of amendment. The table below outlines the amendment fees you must pay to TUI. For more details visit Booking Conditions . There may be additional fees on top of the amendment fees you will have to pay to airlines and transportation providers. The TUI customer service representatives will notify you if there are any additional fees. 

Important Note: Keep in mind that some parts of your holiday package like activities, transportation, attraction tickets might be non-refundable.

Can I sell my TUI holiday to another person? 

Do you think that TUI’s cancellation fees are quite high? They will likely resell your holiday, while keeping your deposit and cancellation fees, which is quite unfair. Many people are not aware of this, but you have another option – sell your holiday to another person and get your refund that way. TUI allow you to transfer your holiday in the name of another person. You should contact TUI by email or in writing 7 days or more before the booking. In addition, the person you are transferring the booking to must accept the transfer and TUI’s terms and conditions 7 days or more before the booking to receive the holiday. You will be responsible for paying the amendment fee of £25 per person. There might be additional fees resulting from the change, but the TUI representatives will let you know if this is the case.  To change the names of the passengers on your holiday, you need to contact TUI directly.  

If selling your holiday sounds like a great idea, but you don’t have a friend who wants it, read below to find out how SpareFare can help. 

Visit TUI directly for more information on fee changes and to view their Guide To Our Amendment Fees and their terms and conditions.

How can I sell my TUI Holiday?

Can you no longer use your TUI Holiday and you would like to sell it to recover your money? Luckily, SpareFare.net is here to help! SpareFare is a secure online marketplace for buying and selling holidays, flights and hotel reservations. We are like eBay for travel with the added benefit of secure exchanges and expert customer support. Sell your holiday here on SpareFare. 

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No deposit holidays are such a great idea. Let's say you've spotted your dream holiday in the sunshine but don't quite have the money to pay a deposit? Or maybe you've spotted two great deals in 2024 or 2025 and need a little extra time to discuss it with your family and decide? Either way, a no deposit holiday can be a brilliant option for securing that holiday you've been after, without actually having to commit any money. How does it work? Here's our guide to booking a cheap holiday with zero deposit.

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Unfortunately, you can't book a UK holiday with no deposit, however, you can secure your trip with a payment from as low as £25 per person with companies like Forest Holidays and Haven holiday parks, meaning you can still book ahead and enjoy places in the UK like Devon, Cornwall and Wales without having to pay in full upfront, but transfering the remaining payments over several months. These low deposit holiday options are such a great way to spread the cost and help you manage your money.

Travelling Abroad

Fancy enjoying the soft sandy beaches of Spain or the exciting water parks of Turkey, but don't quite have the funds? TUI has over 70 fantastic destinations in Europe and around the world in places like the USA and Caribbean. So whether you want the perfect family holiday in the Greek Islands, a little bit of winter sun in Tenerife and the Canary Islands, or a far flung all inclusive holiday in Mexico, you're bound to find a great package deal. Other favourite destinations include Majorca and Ibiza in Spain, the Algarve in Portugal, Cyprus and Malta. Many city break destinations like Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York aren't included in the offer.

Cruise holidays usually require you to pay a deposit to secure your cabin, which can vary, starting from £50 per person or 10%. This can be the case across most cruise companies like Marella, P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean and NCL.

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There are really only two travel companies who offer the ability to secure a holiday without having to pay any money. Fortunately, they are also both ABTA and ATOL protected. but there are other many other companies who now offer a low deposit scheme too.

TUI offers a great range of hotel and flight inclusive holidays with destinations ranging from Benidorm and Benalmadena to Bodrum and even Barbados. They are able to offer these types of holidays because the flights are usually on their TUI airline, so can manage their seat availability accordingly. Once booked, direct debit payments will be taken from your bank account as per the booking conditions, with the final payment due around 12 weeks before your departure date. Sometimes even free kids places can be included which is great for families.

First Choice

As part of the same company, First Choice also offers these fantastic low deposit holidays and deals with zero to pay upfront. So whether you're booking a short break for a stag do or hen do in the sun and need time to collect up the money, or you're booking a pricier all inclusive holiday for the whole family, this can be a great option.

How Do No Deposit Holidays Work

Simple! Do a search with TUI or First Choice holidays to see what's available. In the search results you'll see what the deposit situation is. It will either say you can secure the holiday booking with a deposit of a certain amount, or no deposit needed. Holidays departing further out will usually have this option when a flight with TUI is involved. Choose and book the right holiday for you, and pay of the full balance as instructed by them.

You'll need to make sure you pay the minimum amounts they require by the dates they set, and can be easiest by direct debit online, however, aside from this, you can pay as much extra as you like. You could even create your own monthly payment plan, so that after you get paid, you pay off a certain amount of the balance. The full amount is often due around 90 days or 12 weeks before departure, however this can vary so ALWAYS check the booking terms and conditions before you book.

Why Book A No Deposit Holiday?

Here are some of our favourite reasons why a zero deposit holiday is a great idea:

• - Zero deposit means you can secure your price without even paying £1.
• - If you have a couple of options and need a little extra time to talk to others and decide.
• - You don't have to pay an initial deposit but can pay off the balance in monthly installments by direct debit.
• - When organising a group holiday with the family or friends, you might need time for the rest of the group to pay.
• - Luxury and all inclusive holidays are often more expensive so it gives you more time to pay the full balance.
• - Getting away in the school summer holidays can be pricey so you have more time to spread the cost when you're travelling with kids.
• - You've found your favourite hotel and don't want to miss out on the free child place offer.

Low Deposit Holidays

Unlike ones with zero deposit, low deposit holidays are available through quite a few travel agents and tour operators if you're booking far enough in advance, including top brands like Jet2holidays, Thomas Cook, loveholidays and Hays Travel. This allows you to secure your holiday with a low deposit from as little as £25 per person and pay the remaining balance over time with more affordable monthly payments by direct debit. Find out more about low deposit holidays .

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i book a holiday with no deposit.

Yes, you can book a holiday with no deposit and pay monthly installments. Find and book your no deposit holiday above.

What's included with a 0 deposit holiday?

This can vary from company to company and can be accommodation only (in the UK), or flight inclusive holidays (if travelling abroad).

Does Jet2 have no deposit holidays?

No, Jet2 does not have zero deposit holidays, but TUI and First Choice do. However Jet2holidays does provide low deposits and financially protection through the ABTA and ATOL schemes.

How do you pay installments?

Usually, when you book a holiday, no deposit options are highlighted. You will sign an agreement with the tour operator to pay monthly installments up until several months before you depart, this is normally done by providing your bank details so that a direct debit can be set up and the money taking from your bank account on the same day each month automatically.

Are these the same as book now, pay later holidays?

Yes, with no deposit, you can book now and pay later through a monthly direct debit payment plan.

What happens if I cancel my holiday?

If you cancel your holiday, but have not yet paid any money (and don't owe any money on the booking), the holiday will be cancelled free of charge. If you have already paid some money towards your trip, check the terms and conditions to see how much money you will lose when you cancel as there may be fees.

How many payments do I make?

The number of payments depends on how far in advance you book but will be at least 3 payments. Normally the package needs to be paid in full several months before you travel, so the further in advance you book, the more time you have to pay and the more payments taken. At any point, you can organise to pay the full balance.

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