| Posted By |
Message |
| Pages: [1] 2 |
Summergrl14
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/16 625 total posts
Name:
|
WWYD Trip Related
DH and I are supposed to go to Bermuda tomorrow for our anniversary. It's the first time we will have gone away just the two of us since DD was born over 2 years ago. To say I was looking forward to this trip with him is an understatement.
DH has a pinched nerve and is literally not able to walk. He's been in so much pain and going back to the doctor and pt everyday the last week. He just called me at work and told me that he doesn't think he can go away. That he is in so much pain that he can't see sitting on a plane or can't imagine enjoying himself when he feels so terrible.
We can cancel our airfare for $200, but the hotel is non-refundable. DH and my entire family think I should go to Bermuda by myself. While in theory that sounds amazing and a much needed break, but on the other hand I think I would just be lonely and miserable spending a vacation by myself when I'm supposed to be with DH celebrating our anniversary.
So would you go by yourself or just eat the $3000 we would lose from the hotel???
Sorry this is so long!
|
Posted 10/6/16 4:06 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Lara&Aidansmommy
For mom i miss u ETC ILOVEU
Member since 3/07 13921 total posts
Name:
ETC I LOVE YOU
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Can you take a friend? Family member? With you. I would hate to lose all that money
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:09 PM |
| |
|
NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
I'm sorry! That really stinks.
I would not want to go alone. I mean I guess I don't mind going alone to relax, but not on a trip that I was looking forward to going on with DH for our anniversary.
HOWEVER- for $3K, that might change my mind. That is a LOT of money to lose.
I think I might suck it up and go alone.
You are in a shytty situation either way, so sorry this is happening.
Message edited 10/6/2016 4:10:34 PM.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:10 PM |
| |
|
chilltocam
LIF Adult
Member since 11/11 9141 total posts
Name:
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by Lara&Aidansmommy
Can you take a friend? Family member? With you. I would hate to lose all that money
That's what I was going to say.
Did you try contacting the hotel to explain the situation and see if they will allow you to reschedule the reservation for another time?
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:11 PM |
| |
|
KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination
Member since 5/05 4431 total posts
Name:
Karen
|
WWYD Trip Related
Definatly a crappy situation. I hope your DH feels better soon.
That is alot of money to just throw away. Is there a friend or family member that could go with you? Try calling the hotel and ask them if you can postpone the trip and not cancel it. Maybe they will let you do that.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:13 PM |
| |
|
Summergrl14
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/16 625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by chilltocam
Posted by Lara&Aidansmommy
Can you take a friend? Family member? With you. I would hate to lose all that money
That's what I was going to say.
Did you try contacting the hotel to explain the situation and see if they will allow you to reschedule the reservation for another time?
So the only 2 people who I know that would be able to go away last minute are my sister and SIL. My sister has plans she can't cancel and doesn't really have the funds to buy a plane ticket last minute and my SIL is also celebrating her anniversary this weekend so can't go.
Everyone else I know has young children and wouldn't be able to just go away last minute. We did try calling the hotel and they said we can submit a doctor's note and it would take 6-8 weeks to determine if they will issue us a full or partial refund.
Here I was so worried about Hurricane Matthew...
Plus my IL's are here to watch DD and I don't want to spend an entire weekend with them!!!
I'm so conflicted....
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:16 PM |
| |
|
LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
Member since 5/05 19461 total posts
Name:
L
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
I would call and ask if they are even open because of the hurricaine. I would expect them to reschedule you.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:17 PM |
| |
|
SusiBee
. . . . .
Member since 3/09 8268 total posts
Name:
S
|
WWYD Trip Related
Try to reschedule with the hotel.
You guys have a legitimate medical reason.
That and with a hurricane spinning in the Atlantic, it might work.
Hope your DH feels better.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:17 PM |
| |
|
PearlJamChick
No one sings like you anymore.
Member since 7/10 9264 total posts
Name:
Petticoated Swashbuckler
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Do you have dates down the line that will work for you to rebook? Even if you don't, call the hotel anyway. If the first person doesn't help, ask to escalate it to a supervisor or manager. You have a valid reason and although it says nonrefunable, you may get someone on the line who can assist you.
Good luck!
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:21 PM |
| |
|
chilltocam
LIF Adult
Member since 11/11 9141 total posts
Name:
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by Summergrl14
Posted by chilltocam
Posted by Lara&Aidansmommy
Can you take a friend? Family member? With you. I would hate to lose all that money
That's what I was going to say.
Did you try contacting the hotel to explain the situation and see if they will allow you to reschedule the reservation for another time?
So the only 2 people who I know that would be able to go away last minute are my sister and SIL. My sister has plans she can't cancel and doesn't really have the funds to buy a plane ticket last minute and my SIL is also celebrating her anniversary this weekend so can't go.
Everyone else I know has young children and wouldn't be able to just go away last minute. We did try calling the hotel and they said we can submit a doctor's note and it would take 6-8 weeks to determine if they will issue us a full or partial refund.
Here I was so worried about Hurricane Matthew...
Plus my IL's are here to watch DD and I don't want to spend an entire weekend with them!!!
I'm so conflicted....
Instead of asking the hotel for a refund, can you contact them again and ask to reschedule? And as a PP mentioned, if the first person says no, ask to escalate it to a manager and explain why you just want to reschedule, not cancel
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:24 PM |
| |
|
MrsB12614
LIF Adult
Member since 4/14 1986 total posts
Name:
Mrs
|
WWYD Trip Related
Definitely a crappy situation- can you reschedule? The airport may not even be open there to be honest. I know the Florida ones some are closing tonight.
And besides I would fight it if they give you a hard time- you can't control the weather!!!
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:26 PM |
| |
|
Summergrl14
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/16 625 total posts
Name:
|
WWYD Trip Related
I'm going to try to call the hotel again directly. Bermuda isn't under any hurricane or tropical storm warning at this point, but we would totally be willing to reschedule and not necessarily looking to get a refund. I'm hoping someone will understand the situation.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:46 PM |
| |
|
Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
Member since 3/08 10420 total posts
Name:
Momx100
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by Summergrl14
I'm going to try to call the hotel again directly. Bermuda isn't under any hurricane or tropical storm warning at this point, but we would totally be willing to reschedule and not necessarily looking to get a refund. I'm hoping someone will understand the situation.
If it is a reputable hotel, they should let you reschedule. It isn't like you are looking for a refund.
I'm surprised they won't just charge you the deposit or 1 day.
If it came down to losing the total cost or going alone, I would probably just go by myself. Take a break!
Message edited 10/6/2016 4:57:11 PM.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:55 PM |
| |
|
NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by MrsB12614
Definitely a crappy situation- can you reschedule? The airport may not even be open there to be honest. I know the Florida ones some are closing tonight.
And besides I would fight it if they give you a hard time- you can't control the weather!!!
The hurricane is not foretasted to be in Bermuda though.
I would still fight with them to reschedule and not lose the money.
That is BS for them to take $3k from you and I bet they can resell that room.
You will have a dr note too.
I'd fight it
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:56 PM |
| |
|
NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
Name:
..being a mommy and being a wife!
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by Summergrl14
I'm going to try to call the hotel again directly. Bermuda isn't under any hurricane or tropical storm warning at this point, but we would totally be willing to reschedule and not necessarily looking to get a refund. I'm hoping someone will understand the situation.
If it is a reputable hotel, they should let you reschedule. It isn't like you are looking for a refund.
I'm surprised they won't just charge you the deposit or 1 day.
This.
Very poor customer service not to in your situation.
Message edited 10/6/2016 4:57:02 PM.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 4:56 PM |
| |
|
pnbplus1
Family
Member since 5/09 5751 total posts
Name:
Mommy
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
How long is the plane ride?
Your DH is miserable and in pain but I'd think I'd rather be miserable and in pain in Bermuda vs at home given the 3K loss.
If the hotel won't budge, I'd try to convince him to go if the flight isn't too long.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 5:41 PM |
| |
|
LIRascal
drama. daily.
Member since 3/11 7287 total posts
Name:
Michelle
|
WWYD Trip Related
You have to try and get a voucher to use for the hotel in the future. Use DHs medical records as proof-they have to honor this, even if you have to beg the CEO yourself. Not only would I not go because of the storm but I would hate to go by myself. J MO 
|
| Posted 10/6/16 5:46 PM |
| |
|
marianne13
LIF Adolescent
Member since 6/10 887 total posts
Name:
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by Summergrl14
Posted by chilltocam
Posted by Lara&Aidansmommy
Can you take a friend? Family member? With you. I would hate to lose all that money
That's what I was going to say.
Did you try contacting the hotel to explain the situation and see if they will allow you to reschedule the reservation for another time?
So the only 2 people who I know that would be able to go away last minute are my sister and SIL. My sister has plans she can't cancel and doesn't really have the funds to buy a plane ticket last minute and my SIL is also celebrating her anniversary this weekend so can't go.
Everyone else I know has young children and wouldn't be able to just go away last minute. We did try calling the hotel and they said we can submit a doctor's note and it would take 6-8 weeks to determine if they will issue us a full or partial refund.
Here I was so worried about Hurricane Matthew...
Plus my IL's are here to watch DD and I don't want to spend an entire weekend with them!!!
I'm so conflicted....
If your sister's main reason for not going is the airfare, I'd offer to pay for her. It would be a free trip for her.
Maybe you should go by yourself. It may be a little lonely but I'd hate to lose that money.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 5:58 PM |
| |
|
Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
Member since 3/08 10420 total posts
Name:
Momx100
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by pnbplus1
How long is the plane ride?
Your DH is miserable and in pain but I'd think I'd rather be miserable and in pain in Bermuda vs at home given the 3K loss.
If the hotel won't budge, I'd try to convince him to go if the flight isn't too long.
This was my initial thought. Flight shouldn't be too long. I'd rather be in pain in Bermuda if he could have at least a little pain free time.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 6:03 PM |
| |
|
Summergrl14
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/16 625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by pnbplus1
How long is the plane ride?
Your DH is miserable and in pain but I'd think I'd rather be miserable and in pain in Bermuda vs at home given the 3K loss.
If the hotel won't budge, I'd try to convince him to go if the flight isn't too long.
This was my initial thought. Flight shouldn't be too long. I'd rather be in pain in Bermuda if he could have at least a little pain free time.
So we called the hotel and they were more than willing to work with us, but because we booked through American Airlines Vacations they had to approve the change and they are refusing to. DH spent an hour on the phone with them and even if we delayed our trip and it would cost less they said they couldn't change the reservation.
DH is more concerned about being in a foreign country and not being able to get medical care if the pain worsens or he gets worse. I've tried convincing him that the warm weather and relaxation will help to no avail 
I'm waiting for him to come home from work and then we are figuring out what to do. I don't really want to go by myself, but I don't really want this whole trip to be a wash.
I should add that if it was just the flight I would totally pay for my sister to come with me, but she can't miss work tomorrow and is supposed to go away with her DH this weekend as well.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 7:22 PM |
| |
|
WannaBeAMom11
LIF Adult
Member since 1/11 7391 total posts
Name:
Name
|
WWYD Trip Related
Unfortunately, pinched nerves are excruciating and I would be like your dh and not want to go. Did you purchase insurance?
|
| Posted 10/6/16 7:38 PM |
| |
|
Marbo
LOVE
Member since 7/08 2374 total posts
Name:
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Is taking your daughter an option? I would probably take my kids before going alone.
|
| Posted 10/6/16 8:35 PM |
| |
|
M514
Hi
Member since 8/10 6011 total posts
Name:
|
WWYD Trip Related
I don't think I would go alone. Can you take your DD like a pp mentioned? Are the airline tickets even transferrable?
|
| Posted 10/6/16 9:00 PM |
| |
|
Lara&Aidansmommy
For mom i miss u ETC ILOVEU
Member since 3/07 13921 total posts
Name:
ETC I LOVE YOU
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
I wouldnt go alone. Just makes me nervous lol. Ill go with you 
|
| Posted 10/6/16 9:15 PM |
| |
|
gina409
TWINS!
Member since 12/09 27635 total posts
Name:
g
|
Re: WWYD Trip Related
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by pnbplus1
How long is the plane ride?
Your DH is miserable and in pain but I'd think I'd rather be miserable and in pain in Bermuda vs at home given the 3K loss.
If the hotel won't budge, I'd try to convince him to go if the flight isn't too long.
This was my initial thought. Flight shouldn't be too long. I'd rather be in pain in Bermuda if he could have at least a little pain free time.
This
|
| Posted 10/6/16 9:27 PM |
| |
|
| Pages: [1] 2 |
