Yes, it’s really appropriate to say “Thank you!”. I still can’t believe that it really happened, but it did actually.
But let me explain: I checked a few options for accommodation at the various islands of French Polynesia. It’s not a typical backpacker destination at all as the price level is for a “once in a lifetime” holiday. At agoda.com I found an incredible offer of a private villa at Moorea for an unbelievable cheap price (I guess they mixed up US Dollar and Pacific Franc). I booked immediately, even I thought there must be something wrong, the amount of money I could loose doesn’t hurt badly.
Of course, the owner of the villa sent a cancellation, but it was still confirmed at agoda. So I contacted agoda.com directly and described the situation. Well, I thought it would be nice to offer an alternative, but I didn’t expect anything at all. But a lady called back and offered me to stay at “Manava Beach Resort & Spa” with no additional costs, and they will bear the costs for the breakfast as compensation, too. I agreed, even if I didn’t know the accommodation.
After the call I checked it online and my mouth falls open. It’s a ****resort with overwater bungalows, infinity pool and spa! And of course it’s super expensive! But agoda only charged the price for the primary booking. So even a single breakfast costs more as the price I paid for the three nights here including breakfast.
I would never be able to afford such a luxury accommodation in French Polynesia. So thank you very much, agoda! I guess I’m the only backpacker who had ever been here 😉