Happening Travel ClubReviews of happening.travel

Reply from Happening Travel ClubJun 10, 2026

Dear Gary, Thank you for your feedback. We were disappointed to read your review, particularly as we do not appear to have any record of you traveling with us or purchasing this particular tour. Regarding the website link, the page was intentionally taken offline once the available inventory associated with the promotion had sold out. We do this to avoid confusion and prevent prospective travelers from believing the offer is still available when it is not. As for not finding the itinerary on the Celebrity Cruises website, Happening Travel Club specializes in creating unique hosted travel experiences that often combine a cruise with additional pre- and post-cruise land touring, sightseeing, accommodations, and group activities. As a result, our tour dates and overall itinerary frequently differ from the cruise sailing dates published directly by the cruise line, and the complete package would not be available for purchase through the cruise line's website. We understand that when an offer is no longer available and the webpage has been removed, it can create confusion. However, this should not be interpreted as the offer being illegitimate. We have been operating group travel programs for years and work with established travel suppliers and cruise lines to create our itineraries. We strive to provide accurate information and transparent communication regarding all of our tours. If you would like additional details about a specific itinerary, we would be happy to assist you directly. Sincerely, The Happening Travel Club Team

Reply from Happening Travel ClubMar 23, 2026

Dear Barbara, First, we are deeply distressed with your review of a trip you have not even traveled on for our 501(c)(3) nonprofit travel club. We would like to kindly remind you that we are not a traditional travel agency, and we do not plan trips in the same way a commercial agency would. Our trips are designed to support and raise funds for other 501(c)(3) nonprofit charities. Second, in your 1-star review, you mentioned that you made reservations for an April departure, while your friends booked the March 30 Sarasota trip, which is a different departure. Unfortunately, this means you were never scheduled to travel together, as the bookings were made for separate dates. We understand how this could be frustrating, but we are unable to take responsibility for bookings made on different travel dates. Third, the March 30 departure has been fully booked and closed for quite some time. As a result, we were unable to move your reservation to that date due to lack of availability. That said, we would like to acknowledge that we should have communicated this more clearly and earlier in the process. This was an oversight on our part, and we sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Again, we are disappointed that we have not met your expectations. If you would prefer to cancel your April trip, we would be happy to provide a full refund. It is possible that our nonprofit travel model may not align with your needs, and we completely understand. There are several excellent commercial travel providers in The Villages that may be a better fit. For day trips and overnight tours, we recommend Workman Transportation and Lamers, and for cruises, AAA and Expedia—each of which offers a more traditional travel experience. We hope this provides better clarity on what The Happening Travel Club represents and the unique role we serve as a nonprofit organization. Sincerely, Darren Loli Happening Travel Club

Reply from Happening Travel ClubJul 23, 2025

We apologize that the group itinerary was cancelled, but we are excited to be able to work with you to create an amazing journey through Italy! Rest assured that you will still have a memorable vacation, even if we were unable to follow the original group plans.

Reply from Happening Travel ClubJun 3, 2025

Hi Mr. Pazos, Thank you for your feedback. We're genuinely sorry your experience didn’t meet your expectations, but we do want to provide some important context. First, we are not a traditional travel agency — we're a nonprofit travel club. That means our goal isn't profit, but delivering an educational experience and incredible value to our members. This trip included full sightseeing, a cruise, all ground transfers, and more for an average per diem of just $92 including all taxes and fees — something no traditional agency could offer. Regarding the issue with your missed train: the delay was due to MSC’s cruise arriving late and disembarking at a completely different pier — on a weekend, when our offices were officially closed. Even so, our team stepped in, communicated with you in real time, and helped you navigate the situation. If we hadn’t, you would have missed all your onward transfers and potentially the rest of your Spain stay. Thanks to our intervention, you were able to rejoin the group in Barcelona and continue enjoying the trip. We communicated extensively with you and all our guests throughout the journey. While we're sorry the experience didn’t align with your personal expectations, we want to be clear: we worked very hard to support you during a situation that was completely outside our control. We’ll continue learning and improving, but we stand by the care and service our nonprofit team provided. Best regards, Happening Travel Club Team