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Cancelled vacation

bubbleSea26 December 25th, 2022

My family is 'Christian.' As in, we have other family that is christian and we celebrate all the Christian holidays but were not actually Christian. My grandparents are though, and they're rich too, so christmas for me has always been this super huge event. As a kid I had 3-4 Christmas's every year. Now I'm a teenager and my grandparents don't live as close to us anymore. With COVID and stuff christmas has mostly been going on vacation or a small family event. It feels a lot less like Christmas.

obviously thats a *** thing to complain about, but it's hitting me really hard this year. This year, like last year, we were gonna go on a cruise. My grandma is not doing well health-wise so this may be her last big vacation with us. I also haven't been able to see my cousins - who I adore - for a long time and we we're gonna see them at one of the ports the ship was gonna stop at.

I short, this was a very important vacation to our family. Now, I live in canada, and theres a huge snowstorm hitting my area right now. Its been bad for that past three days actually. Yesterday we went to the airport to get on our plane, which had so far not been cancelled, and waited for hours. First, there was just a slight delay cause the flight crew was a little late. Then, they were really late. And finally, our flight was cancelled. Not because of the storm, but because they didnt wanna wait any longer for the flight crew.

my grandparents paid for the cruise for all of us and now we can't go. Cruise lines are also really stingy about refunds so they have likely been duped out of a bunch of money. We have to stay home for christmas but we dont have any of our usual traditions. No tree, no stockings, and barely any decorations. Im a little happy cause I have a bunny at home who we could never bring with us on vacations. I love her to bits and so its nice to spend xmas with her.

in the end, I know my problem is trivial and I should be happy with what I have, and I am, I'm just really upset watching the last fun part about christmas go down the drain.

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toughTiger6481 December 29th, 2022

@bubbleSea26

i always had fear of this we did not for the longest time plan nice vacations simply because work issues or something pooping up was always concerned it would be cancelled or something ... i am sorry you are not having your vacation with family especially seeing those you miss and if it truly is your grandmas last or close to last trip ...... i hope you made the best out of what ever you salvage of your holiday

sincereKite1075 June 30th, 2023

I understand that the cancellation of your family's planned vacation and the lack of traditional Christmas decorations and celebrations have left you feeling upset. It's normal to feel disappointed when important plans don't work out as expected, especially during a time that holds sentimental value for you. While it's significant to acknowledge and validate your feelings, it's also helpful to remember the bigger picture and the things you still have to be grateful for, such as spending time with your beloved bunny. Flight cancellations can happen for various reasons, and it seems in this case, it was due to the airline's decision regarding the flight crew. If you experienced a significant delay or cancellation, you may be eligible for compensation. You can visit https://airadvisor.com/en/flight-delay-compensation to learn more about your rights and potential compensation options.

placidMango3099 July 2nd, 2023
It's disappointing when a vacation gets cancelled, but there are ways to make the best of the situation. One option is to explore smartertravel reviews for alternative travel ideas or destinations that may still bring excitement and enjoyment. You can find inspiration from other travelers' experiences and recommendations to plan a new adventure or consider a staycation that allows you to explore your local area. Remember, even though your original plans may have changed, there are still opportunities for memorable experiences and relaxation.