As a birthday present, my Son and Daughter-in-law have bought, and paid for a ticket for me to go on holiay with them and my 3 Grandchildren. They won,t tell me where as it is a surprise. What a surprise it was!
I haven't had a holiday for 11 years so I am completely out of touch with costs, as in treating.
I know it depends on where you go, Spain might be a good guess, but I have 38 weeks to save up. How much do you think I will need?
2007-10-29 09:46:22 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
It's a gift, you aren't expected to spend. If you want to treat that's cool -- take the maximum that you can AFFORD.
2007-10-31 07:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing, too, but nowadays most young people with kiddies tend to book 'All incusive' holidays. Therefore all food and drink will be taken care of so you will only need money for extras and trips etc. I go quite often to Spain and have learned not to take many clothes as it's also my treat to buy a few new tops etc whilst I'm there as they are 1/3 cheaper and shoes. ( I admit to buying about 8 pairs at 1.99 euros last year !)
Reckon on 30euros per day just for extras IF you can find out if it's 'AI' if not, add another15 euros - that will be plenty. Another tip -if Spain- just take 50 - 100euros with you and change any more when you get there- it's a better rate abroad than here even with no commission.
Enjoy yourself !
2007-10-29 12:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by nanny chris w 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It DOES depend on the 'where' - but as a rule you can count on $50-$60 day for your food; any associated ground transportation costs to and from [cabs etc.] which I can't even guess not knowing where you are going; gift/trinket money to purchase stuff you may want [only you know what that may be].
On a week's vacation I tend to spend somewhere around $500+ above my hotel room and car rental.
These amounts do NOT include lodging, taxes, fees for such nor car rental or travel to the destination, since I am assuming that is part of the gift...but ASK do you need to pay for the travel.
2007-10-29 10:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sense you don't know where you are going or what you might need I suggest you save at least $30 a month. That will give you more than a $1000. That's a lot of spending money if they are paying for everything else. Whatever is left is a bonus. You can get them something nice for a thank you.
2007-10-29 13:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by curious connie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take it the holiday costs of flight hotel food etc are taken care of. From there on it depends what you want to do and how much you want drink and if you want to return hospitality in some way. A ball park figure is about £500 for a week minimum
2007-10-29 12:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a gift for you, do not feel that you should reciprocate on every turn. Take enough to buy the kids a trinket (depends on where you go) buy a nice bottle of wine for dinner, leave a tip for the dinner. Smooze the daugh in law a bit by getting her a surprise, not really spendy but just a token of appreciation, you could send it later also. Just some thoughts.
2007-10-29 09:56:28 · answer #6 · answered by lilabner 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
How lovely for you.Firstly ask them is it a self catering,hotel,camping,caravan or luxury all inclusive.This way you will know what to expect.If they have bought and paid for your holiday,it sounds as if you just need spending money. If you have 38 weeks to save up,then if you can afford to put £10 per week aside,you will cover all eventuallities.Have a lovely time.
2007-10-31 04:45:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to them and say you know it's a surprise, but you'd like to know how much money they think you will need to take. You also might want to put whatever you can afford during this time in a savings account, if you don't need it on this trip, you'll have it for another little vacation next year. What a nice gift, have a great trip!
2007-10-29 10:05:45 · answer #8 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
No way of knowing with the information supplied.
I assume that they have booked accomodation, but that could be self-catering, hotel & breakfast, fully inclusive or a mix and match thereof. (i.e. self-catering, but eating out).
Plus we don't know whether you are going to be out all night on the expensive cocktails....you dirty stopout! Or what kind of restaurant you like.
Best thing to do is to find out what kind of holidays they have been on in the past. That will give you an idea.
2007-10-29 09:55:17 · answer #9 · answered by Luke Warnes 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just to be on the safe side, I'd save (if possible) 20 percent to 25 percent of my net income to cover meals, souvenirs, personal needs (and wants) and gifts. Gratuities should be offered only for services, and I know meals and hairstylists take 20%, but I don't know about bellboys, porters, etc.
2007-10-30 04:49:07 · answer #10 · answered by felines 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take only as much as you can comfortably afford to spend! No sense going in debt for what was supposed to be a gift! I know you must be excited, but you have to be realistic too! The main thing is to have a great time with your loved ones! ENJOY
2007-10-29 11:28:31 · answer #11 · answered by michelledenay 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋