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Cancellation Insurancew/Expedia?rebook same for less$$$?

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Has anybody have this happen purchased package deal and next week price was $ alot less in my case $400 less? I did purchase cancellation insurance , but I was told they do not honor lower price, so i guess , I just be happy I'm going, but next year i will wait & not be so eager to book!? any thoughts? Thanks

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I dont know about this as I have hardly ever seen prices go down, only up, up, up, up and if you wait too long to book, you end up kicking yourself b/c the fares/rates increase.

I heard orbitz.com will refund you the difference if the rates drop; they're whole advertising campaign emphasizes this!

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I don't know if you have access to itravel2000.com but they too advertise a feature wherein they'll cut you a check if the price drops. I have no direct experience of this but it does feature prominently in their advertising.

As mlw0915 points out - waiting can result in prices going up or even the trip you wanted becoming unavailable.

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Thanks, next time I'll book with Orbitz! Hi Bill in Kitchen! I believe that cancellation /insurance is only available in Canada, Have a great Day!

Halifax, Canada
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I don't know of any agencies that allow you to use cancellation insurance for a price drop.

I do know there are some agencies that have a price drop guarantee, which I believe is completely separate from cancellation insurance.

We all want to ge the best price for our vacations, but it simply isn't reasonable to expect it everytime. All we can do is book when we are happy with the price, and then stop looking at the prices going forward, can be too depressing when a situtation like the OP's comes up.... lol.

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When shopping for a holiday package always ask if they have price drop guarantee, totally different from trip cancellation/interruption insurance. Price drop guarantee also only kicks in after your package is paid in full, then if the price drops you can request the difference. I personally only book holidays through a travel agent. They do not charge you for their services, and my girl always give me an additional discount .... HJB

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"I heard orbitz.com will refund you the difference if the rates drop; they're whole advertising campaign emphasizes this!"

NO! That's not what they advertise

If another customer books the EXACT same vacation as you and it's a lower price THEN you get a refund. So if you book on 1/2 to 1/8 at RIU and I book 1/3 to 1/9 and my price was $1,000 less... No refund. If it's a package the flights would have to be the same too. The chances of you seeing this refund are statistically so small it's a joke!

I book via an Apple TA and for a few $$ more Apple does offer an insurance plan that lets you get the better price..

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CarolLeeAtlanta

Well excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuussse ME!

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Cuernavaca, Mexico
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Well, I don't know the ins and outs of the itravel2000.com deal but they do say they will cut a check if the price goes down (and there is no additional charge for this feature).

I dunno - never used them and I don't know if Americans can purchase from there. I DO know that their radio commercials are very annoying.

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Orbitz only guarantees a refund if the price of a FLIGHT only or HOTEL only goes down....they will send you a refund check 6 to 8 weeks AFTER your vacation has been completed. They DO NOT guarantee their packages whatsoever. Sadly, the price of booking separately is usually quite a bit more so you don't really make out unless you have found a very unusual deal.

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Check out Apple Vacations & Funjet Vacations. Both have price guarantee options if you purchase their trip insurance

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