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[keelann0604]

I have no idea what bumping is or how it works, and must admit when I saw the first "Monday morning bump" I just thought that the poor poster's family had been involved in a car crash on a Monday morning!! You live and learn as they say!

 

No - not a car crash. My father has suffered a brain injury, which puts a new 'slant' on life outside of holidays.

[sailorbill34]

Hi again... still haven't figured out how to send a PM but I did get your e-mail thanks ;)

[Jason12]

Can you send me details please jasonsanderson1@gmail.com

 

 

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[laurakdy]

It is not my intention to be "uncaring" or cause distress, but all posters agree to follow CC guidelines when they join and I have to be fair to everyone. MA

Making exceptions could cause others distress.

 

I sincerely hope you find a solution to your problem.

Whilst I totally get that people have to abide by the guidelines and that's whats they sign up for when they join. With some of the threads/posts that are put on here daily, whereby their biggest worry they have is not getting on the ship at 12 noon and may have to wait until 2pm.

 

If anyone was to be 'distressed' by the bumping of this thread, it certainly wouldn't make good reading for a place that's supposed to create a community feel.

 

I truly hope you are able to get something sorted and yes please let us all know how you get on. Take care. Xx

[Host Sharon]

No - not a car crash. My father has suffered a brain injury, which puts a new 'slant' on life outside of holidays.

 

I am sorry to hear of your father's injury and can only guess at your worries. Surely this however is easily covered by travel insurance? Having had to go through this twice now myself, it is not a difficult or time-consuming process and removes the added stress of having to change the cruise over to different people and get payment.

Edited October 23, 2015 by Host Sharon

[laurakdy]

I am sorry to hear of your father's injury and can only guess at your worries. Surely this however is easily covered by travel insurance? Having had to go through this twice now myself, it is not a difficult or time-consuming process and removes the added stress of having to change the cruise over to different people and get payment.

 

You would think so but the only reason I know this is, I was watching Martin from Moneysioermarket on This Morning and someone had called in about insurance cover For a holiday.

 

She had booked a years trip to Somewhere back in February but wasn't leaving until October so didn't need the cover to start until October but something had happened and she was unable to go but needless to say she wasn't covered for not being able to go on the trip. No money back as a result.

 

Martin advised it was correct that she wasn't entitled to her money back no matter what; even if someone had died. His advice was as soon as you book your trip, book your insurance. I am fortunate in that I have insurance all the time through my bank but others arnt so lucky. Like this perhaps.

[keelann0604]

Hi

 

We have full insurance through our bank. In short and i am being careful what i say here, the insurance will not reimburse the insured if they believe the cause of the accident was related to an 'underlying condition'.

 

In my father's case, he was diagnosed with MS over 30 years ago. MS is a very personal condition and in the case of my father the effects are relatively mild. My father fell down the full length of his stairs and i am of the belief the insurance company will attribute this to his MS.....it wasn't but proving that is never going to be straight forward.

 

To proceed with the claim i would have to request a 'cancellation invoice'. At this point the holiday is gone. In my opinion i think it would make more sense to try and sell the holiday, at a reduced rate to someone else. Incidentally we are not able to push the holiday back it would seem.

 

I hope this now makes sense.:(

[keelann0604]

Can you send me details please jasonsanderson1@gmail.com

 

 

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Email sent :)

[keelann0604]

Whilst I totally get that people have to abide by the guidelines and that's whats they sign up for when they join. With some of the threads/posts that are put on here daily, whereby their biggest worry they have is not getting on the ship at 12 noon and may have to wait until 2pm.

 

If anyone was to be 'distressed' by the bumping of this thread, it certainly wouldn't make good reading for a place that's supposed to create a community feel.

 

I truly hope you are able to get something sorted and yes please let us all know how you get on. Take care. Xx

 

Thank you Laura - very kind.:)

[Jason12]

Email sent :)

 

 

Thanks but we are on a cruise on your dates, I would go the insurance route they would have to prove it was because of the MS..all the best[emoji106]

 

 

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Edited October 23, 2015 by Jason12

[Slugsta]

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I do hope that you do not take a large financial 'hit' from this and, even more importantly, that your father makes a good recovery.

[keelann0604]

I am sorry to hear of your father's injury and can only guess at your worries. Surely this however is easily covered by travel insurance? Having had to go through this twice now myself, it is not a difficult or time-consuming process and removes the added stress of having to change the cruise over to different people and get payment.

 

Hello Sharon

 

Thank you for both your support and advice.

 

Am i able to attach the schedule for the holiday on a post, excluding prices?. It would help a little with my pm's

 

Regards

Edited October 23, 2015 by keelann0604

[laurakdy]

Hi

 

We have full insurance through our bank. In short and i am being careful what i say here, the insurance will not reimburse the insured if they believe the cause of the accident was related to an 'underlying condition'.

 

In my father's case, he was diagnosed with MS over 30 years ago. MS is a very personal condition and in the case of my father the effects are relatively mild. My father fell down the full length of his stairs and i am of the belief the insurance company will attribute this to his MS.....it wasn't but proving that is never going to be straight forward.

 

To proceed with the claim i would have to request a 'cancellation invoice'. At this point the holiday is gone. In my opinion i think it would make more sense to try and sell the holiday, at a reduced rate to someone else. Incidentally we are not able to push the holiday back it would seem.

 

I hope this now makes sense.:(

 

Oh dear, you really are up against it. That's so unfair. I do hope you sell it albeit as you say at a laser price than you paid. Good luck. Xx

[keelann0604]

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I do hope that you do not take a large financial 'hit' from this and, even more importantly, that your father makes a good recovery.

 

Thanks for the kind wishes :)

[Host Sharon]

Hello Sharon

 

Thank you for both your support and advice.

 

Am i able to attach the schedule for the holiday on a post, excluding prices?. It would help a little with my pm's

 

Regards

 

Of course - no problem.

[keelann0604]

To help with questions here are the details for the holiday:

 

Date: 20th November – 4th/5th December (leaves on 4th, back in UK 5th)

Holiday Type: Cruise (P&0)

Flights: Premium Class (Dreamliner)

Ship: Britannia

Cabin: Suite

 

Destination/Itinerary :

 

Birmingham to Barbados – 20th Nov

Barbados – 21st Nov

Sea Day – 22nd Nov

Grenada – 23rd Nov

Isla Margarita/Venezuela – 24th Nov

Sea Day – 25th Nov

Curacao – 26th Nov

Aruba – 27th Nov

Sea Day – 28th Nov

Tortola – 29th Nov

St Maarten – 30th Nov

Antigua – 1st Dec

St Kitts – 2nd Dec

Sea Day – 3rd Dec

Barbados – 4th Dec. Fly home

 

Misc:

All transfers included

Freedom Dining

Window seats (2 seats together)

 

Many thanks

[keelann0604]

Just a quick note, if anyone is considering taking our place on this holiday, i am more than happy to discuss it in greater detail :)

Edited October 26, 2015 by keelann0604

[Elviex]

Thanks for the explanations keenlann0604. We are all rooting for your father, and for you to get a good resolution as soon as poss.

[keelann0604]

Thanks for the explanations keenlann0604. We are all rooting for your father, and for you to get a good resolution as soon as poss.

 

Bless you :)

[ann141]

Have you tried asking P and o directly if they can sell the holiday on your behalf/? They only have to advertise that suites are for sale and match the flight details.

[keelann0604]

Have you tried asking P and o directly if they can sell the holiday on your behalf/? They only have to advertise that suites are for sale and match the flight details.

 

A no go i am afraid :(

[ann141]

I do hope that you are able to claim on the insurance or sell he holiday.

[keelann0604]

I do hope that you are able to claim on the insurance or sell he holiday.

 

Thank you Ann :)

[Mysticalmother]

I do hope you manage to sort his out - and wish for a happy outcome for your father.

If it wasnt a fly cruise i would be very interested! But i don't do flying I'm afraid....:mad:

[keelann0604]

I do hope you manage to sort his out - and wish for a happy outcome for your father.

If it wasnt a fly cruise i would be very interested! But i don't do flying I'm afraid....:mad:

 

Premium flights might make the difference :D