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I just wanted to share an email I got from one Gite in SJPP when I made reservations (on Booking.com) for April 2022 last week.
I'm not saying this is EVERY albergue's opinion, but there is concern about what the situation will bring even in 2022. And even though I like getting a jump on reservations, there is no certainty at this point. I received a similar email from another private albergue. On the other hand, MOST privates were happy to take my reservation via email so far in advance. So it's a toss-up, but just be aware, you need to confirm, confirm, confirm, especially if you are using a booking company. You may be surprised to find your reservation cancelled.
Anyway, here is what he had to say:
"Annie, we must warn you : we do not yet know how (or if) we will be operating in 2022, so there is no certainty about those reservations.
We consider it way too early to take reservations for those dates. you were able to make these reservations because we have yet to put together plans for availability in 2022. For example, Sunday is usually our weekly day off. So we may have to cancel your reservation for May 1st, 2022.
Of course, we would be happy to welcome you, but you need to understand that 2021 is still shrouded in uncertainty for accommodation businesses on the Camino, and 2022 even more so.
We believe it would be in your best interest to wait until the whole situation gets clearer before making any reservations."
What I hear him saying is that EVEN THOUGH some lodgings may be listed on a site such as Booking.com, they may not actually be accepting reservations that far in advance. Again, MOST responded favorably.
So just sayin' ...
I'm not saying this is EVERY albergue's opinion, but there is concern about what the situation will bring even in 2022. And even though I like getting a jump on reservations, there is no certainty at this point. I received a similar email from another private albergue. On the other hand, MOST privates were happy to take my reservation via email so far in advance. So it's a toss-up, but just be aware, you need to confirm, confirm, confirm, especially if you are using a booking company. You may be surprised to find your reservation cancelled.
Anyway, here is what he had to say:
"Annie, we must warn you : we do not yet know how (or if) we will be operating in 2022, so there is no certainty about those reservations.
We consider it way too early to take reservations for those dates. you were able to make these reservations because we have yet to put together plans for availability in 2022. For example, Sunday is usually our weekly day off. So we may have to cancel your reservation for May 1st, 2022.
Of course, we would be happy to welcome you, but you need to understand that 2021 is still shrouded in uncertainty for accommodation businesses on the Camino, and 2022 even more so.
We believe it would be in your best interest to wait until the whole situation gets clearer before making any reservations."
What I hear him saying is that EVEN THOUGH some lodgings may be listed on a site such as Booking.com, they may not actually be accepting reservations that far in advance. Again, MOST responded favorably.
So just sayin' ...