Money, Money, Money
Now if there’s one thing I have seen cause the most upset and grievance when planning a golf society trip abroad, it’s the age old subject of money!
Once all is decided, it’s time to confirm the details with your group and ask for monies.
TRAVEL TIP ALERT! No.3: Outline the costs on a single piece of A4 paper or an email. Leave no area of ambiguity in your costings and ensure everyone knows exactly what they are paying for.
Perhaps, set up a separate account for payments to be made into, or agree all costs will be settled via Paypal, giving you a complete record of who has, and more importantly hasn’t paid you.
Ensure that before confirming your booking with a travel agent, hotel, airline etc. that you have committed people who are willing to pay a non-returnable deposit.
Rest assured, there are nearly always last minute drop-outs, especially if it’s a large party, so make sure you are covered for the unexpected. Always ask people to check their passports to make sure it’s valid for the trip.
