FYI: Happy Vacations & Life Journeys Vacations stopping operations!
DavidTravel has never booked clients with Happy Vacations or Life Journeys Vacations.
Life Journeys Vacations is owned by Happy Vacations and markets to the GLBT communities.
The company issued a press release on 20 April 2009 stating:
“Happy Vacations to Reorganize
Several weeks ago Happy Vacations secured limited financing as an interim step towards a recapitalization. The company has been in discussions with a number of interested parties to add more capital and to potentially buy all or part of the company. Those discussions continue. Happy Vacations, however, has yet to obtain the needed funds and has no choice, at least in the interim, to cease current operations.
‘The company has some viable components that are less affected by these very difficult economic times, and we will build on these to emerge from reorganization as a stronger company.’
After 40 years in the business we at Happy Vacations are heart-broken about the turn of ‘events and our difficult decision to disrupt our current operations. We truly appreciate the support and concern from our Travel Agency and vendor partners. We apologize for any disruption, inconvenience or losses.” said David Marshall, President, Happy Vacations.’
Happy is working with other travel providers to protect as many travelers as possible and will distribute this information throughout the week. Travel Agents are advised to take immediate action to ensure that your clients’ trips are not disrupted.”
Trip Cancellation and Evacuation Insurance
In my opinion, it is very wise to purchase Trip Cancellation and Evacuation Insurance. Make sure the policy has broad Bankruptcy & Financial default protection. It may also be helpful to pay the supplier by credit card.
At DavidTravel, we recommend TravelEx for Trip Cancellation and Evacuation Insurance. You can live anywhere in the world and purchase TravelEx. See: www.davidtravel.com/travelins.html
It is best to discuss these issues with DavidTravel. Personally, I do not recommend buying Travel Guard by AIG…I am just not comfortable recommending an AIG product to my clients because of AIG’s financial situation. This is just my gut feeling.
Please contact DavidTravel to design all of your travels.
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