Link to the full article from Travel and Leisure: https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-solo-travel-advice-11931112

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(A social media post I did as a value post to my audience) My agency called me last night with a client who was absolutely distraught: her cruise had been cancelled and she had no idea why. My very first question was, “Did she add anything to her reservation after final payment… and not pay it or cancel it?” Most people don’t know this, but on many cruise lines: If you add something to your reservation after final payment (like an upgrade, add‑on, etc.) and it isn’t paid or properly cancelled… it can trigger a cancellation of your entire cruise. No refunds. No automatic rebooking. Just gone. That’s exactly what had happened here. To make it worse, by the time she realized it, the sailing was sold out. She was able to get on a waitlist, but that doesn’t magically fix everything. The cruise leaves in just 3 days, and the ship was overbooked. So here’s where using a travel advisor looks different than booking alone: While she was trying not to panic, I was the one: Refreshing availability over and over Calling and speaking directly with cruise line agents Advocating for her to get a cabin back on that ship It took persistence, a lot of back‑and‑forth, but we were able to secure her a cabin on that overbooked sailing. She’s going on her cruise. But it could very easily have gone the other way. If you ever: Change something after final payment Add a person, upgrade, or extra Or just feel unsure what a click will do to your reservation Please don’t guess. This is exactly why having a travel advisor in your corner matters: so you’re not the one on hold for hours, trying to decode policies and fight to fix a problem you didn’t even know you created. If you’re planning a cruise and want someone watching the details with you and for you, send me a message before you hit “book.” (this is where we show value)

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INFO FOR SPIRIT CUSTOMERS FOR RESCUE FLIGHTS : Rescue Fares from Other Airlines Airlines have capped or reduced fares on overlapping Spirit routes for travel generally through May 6–16, 2026. You must show proof of a valid Spirit itinerary to qualify Southwest Airlines: Offers tiered distance-based fares available only at airport ticket counters through May 6:$200 for flights up to 500 miles.$300 for flights 501–1,000 miles.$400 for flights over 1,000 miles United Airlines: Capped one-way fares through May 16:$199 for nonstop flights.$299 for connecting itineraries.Note: Must book through the United Special Fares page and have a MileagePlus account JetBlue: Offers $99 one-way fares through May 6 for the same or similar routes. You must call 1-800-JETBLUE to book American & Delta: Both are offering reduced rescue fares on overlapping routes. Delta's fares are available until May 7 Frontier Airlines: Offering 50% off base fares through November 19, 2026, using promo code SAVENOW if booked by May 10 How to Get a Refund from Spirit Spirit will not assist with rebooking on other carriers. Instead, they are processing refunds based on your original payment method: Direct Bookings (Credit/Debit Card): Spirit states it will automatically refund these to the original form of payment. No timeline has been provided for when the money will arrive Third-Party Bookings (Expedia, Priceline, etc.): You must contact the travel agent or website directly to request your refund.Vouchers and Loyalty Points: Compensation for Free Spirit points or travel vouchers will be determined later through the bankruptcy court process. Experts warn these points may currently be worthless Credit Card Disputes: If an automatic refund does not appear, the U.S. Department of Transportation suggests initiating a chargeback with your credit card issuer for "services not rendered