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[Marie41]

Hello, I've booked a villa in the Pollensa area through this site and the agent (Sunquest Holidays in PP) is asking me to pay by cheque express mail or bank transfer. I have never booked anything on the internet before and although the people sound very nice wonder about sending money like that (and it will add up to over a thousand pounds paid before the trip)- do I have any protection if anything was to happen to the business before my trip and is this method of payment normal? I would be grateful if anyone can advise me about this situation. Thanks.

 

[pollensa]

Marie,

the majority of private villas advertised on this site are paid for like this & although, as far as we know, there is no legal guarantee that your payment is covered we are not aware of any situations where the owner has not offered a similar property or refunded the costs if the property is not available.

With regards to Sunquest and other local agents, I suggest that you contact them & ask what guarantees they can offer.

If this does not reassure you, then the alternative is to book via a UK Tour Operator which may cost you more.

At the same time do cover yourself for cancellation costs by taking out personal Travel Insurance - an on-line quote is available at www.puertopollensa.com/TravelInsurance.html

 

[Marie41]

Thank you for the reply and the helpful advice. It is very reassuring to hear that this is a normal procedure when booking a villa in this way. I will speak to the agent as you suggested and also get insurance. Other than that I am really looking forward to my holiday to this area. Thanks again!
Marie

 

[Colynn]

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We are using Sunquest this year and find them very helpful and prompt in answering any queries and waylaying any fears! It,s our second time booking a holiday independently and it is a bit scary, BUT well worth it! You feel like a real traveller!

 

[Marie41]

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Dear Colynn

Thanks for your reply. I feel much less concerned now - just never done this before - but as a matter of interest do you have any 'cover' for the money you pay before you go? Enjoy your holiday!
Best Wishes Marie41

 

[Marie41]

booking a villa

PS I agree - Sunquest have been very helpful. Marie41