Holidays with a special ‘Beckham clause’ are now available – in case of family fallout drama.
Now, family drama is officially holiday-proof, thanks to the new clause launched this week by a package holiday company.
Following the very public Beckham family drama, holiday experts at On the Beach have unveiled a brand-new booking perk aimed at easing pre-holiday chaos.
The move comes after Brooklyn Beckham published a six-page Instagram statement that laid bare a deep family rift.
On the Beach’s new clause applies to family holidays where one member suddenly drops out due to a feud, argument, or full-blown emotional meltdown.
Under the new policy, if a family member pulls out before departure, their share of the hotel booking will be refunded rather than leaving the rest of the group to foot the bill.
The perk is officially titled the ‘Family Fallout Refund’ and already nicknamed the ‘Beckham clause’ by bosses.
It aims to give holidaymakers peace of mind that no matter how messy things get at home, their getaway won’t suffer.
On the Beach’s new campaign offers a clause protecting bookings in case of family drama
Zoe Harris, chief customer officer at On the Beach, said: ‘We love family holidays, but we’re also very aware that family fallouts cam hamper plans.
‘The “Beckham clause” is there for those moments when someone decides they’d rather cool off at home than by the pool.
‘Our new perk means that if a family feud takes place and one person drops out, the rest of the group can still head off, relax, and enjoy the holiday they were looking forward to.’
Family fallouts aren’t just limited to celebrities.
Every year hundreds of holiday bookings need amending with sons, daughters and partners dropping out due to feuds.
The new perk is available on family holidays with five people or more – and the claim needs to be made at least 60 days before departure.
The clause operates in the event of a family disagreement escalating to Beckham-level proportions.
This is including but not limited to ‘dramatic group chat exits, blocking relatives on social media and surprise Instagram statements longer than your passport,’ On the Beach states.
It follows the Beckham saga, after Brooklyn posted a statement snubbing his parents
On the Beach says other circumstances include: ‘Wedding-related resentment resurfacing at inconvenient moments, inappropriate dancing from your mum on your wedding day or a sudden refusal to share a sun lounger.’
The clause expains: ‘Any family member who withdraws from the holiday due to said fallout will have their portion of the accommodation cost refunded to the lead booker.’
This is ‘regardless of who started it, who’s telling their side, or who last posted a cryptic caption’.
It applies to new and existing bookings departing on or before August 31, 2026.
