I have fucked up holiday

[Youagain2025]

I booked a holiday in tunisa. I have never been abroad before as an adult. I did not know tunisa is not a safe place to go. I didn't even know you could look it up. I just thought that if its not safe that all flights to that area stop . But that's not the case . I tried changing it but they told me I can't because airline operator do not go to the area I want . Its with tunisa airlines so basically it only gos to tunisa? . So i can't go change to a different destination. But unless I pay a load of money I can't cancel either.

Just to add . I do have learning difficulties. Which is probably why I did not realise all of this . I'm so pissed of

My cousin has just spent 3 lovely weeks in Tunisia and did the same last year too. She said the people are lovely and friendly. She definitely didn’t spend the whole time in the resort.
Youll be fine, just take the same precautions as you would at home and have a great time

You are going with a man and children. You'll be fine. Wear whatever you like in resort. Do the excursions to the Roman ruins, they're amazing. Make sure you are by your husbands side at all times, and you'll have a lovely time.

Unless I’ve missed something the man is the OP’s adult son.

Missed that. Same deal though, they don't harras women who have protection.

The requirement for better clothes for resort restaurants isn't specific to Tunisia, many resorts in Spain expect slightly more dress up dinners, like long trousers for men, no flipflops and so on.

You'll need to check the rules and prices for mobile phone roaming in Tunisia, it can get very expensive fast.

You've said you have travel insurance, spend some time to understand/maybe call them before going on nom-emergency number, how the health care would work.

Sometimes you are expected to pay for seeing the doctor and the insurance refunds you afterwards, so you need to get the correct paperwork from the Dr. In my country the policiws ofgwn require that you check with them before using any healthcare and they navigate you to a specific Dr , as they ones arranged by hotels can be very expensive.

Hammamet is lovely. Google it. Quite a lot of bars and restaurants. I've been to Tunisia twice, nice beaches, friendly staff, food has been pretty good and most hotels have evening entertainment. Just keep your wits about you if you go to local bars and restaurants, same as anywhere. We've never had any trouble when out there speak to the rep when you get there to find out if there are areas to avoid most places have them but nothing to worry about.

Ds wants me to cancel it. But i have the money to do it but also don't. As in I can't afford the cancellation fees . Plus look for a new holiday on top of that . I was going to do a payment plan for the cancellation. But i just read a bit that said if you cancel you automatically give us permission to take the fees from the card you used to book the holiday.

Why can't you change the destination rather than cancel it? Is it Love Holidays? There is a change destination option with them, isn't there?

@Youagain2025 as I suggested earlier in the thread if you can "prove" your learning disabilities in some way could you say you didn't understand what you were booking and it needs to be cancelled without the fees.
Is there someone who could help you with that (like a family liaison person at your children's school).

I have been trying really hard to do that. I sent the 3 different locations and they said I can't change it to them areas . They then told me I have to stick to tunisa airlines. I asked them if they could tell me what areas they fly to . And their reply was sorry we can not give you recommendations. Which I was not asking for. Sometimes they ignored my question completely and just replied what looked like a copy abd paste reply. Eventually they sent me a link to look at the tunisa airlines line . I then went on to that and don't understand at all . I then asked about cancellation because its to frustrating. They said this can be done but said they would like to help me if they can etc. But then as above they had also sent message saying they can't recommend anything. Althiugh at the time I hadn't asked . So now I don't understand what they are offering for help .

Don't be so rude.
The OP is genuine with her learning difficulties.

I dont have any proof though. Its been impossible asking for what seens like basic things they keep coming back to me saying things that don't match with what I actually asked.

@Youagain2025 is there a family support person at the school you could talk to? I think all schools have one.
They might be able to help you out with this.

I agree. You need help with this, OP. The holiday you've booked is a long way off, isn't it? Whatever you do, don't cancel if it means losing your money. Who do you know who could help you sort this out?

Pissing yourself laughing?

What a strange sense of humour you have.

If you genuinely think this is a “joke” “troll” or “windup” thread the best thing is to just click off it and read something else.

There are a handful of people that think its not true. Ofen based on that my spelling grammar gos up and down. But this would be because I asked someone how to spell it. Or because I got close enough the predictive text done it for me . Or somethings it can be worse if I'm typing fast or feel stressed etc . Theses people also think its just about writing and spelling . But its actually not.

@Youagain2025 ignore anyone who thinks you aren't genuine 🙂💐

I know it just gets a bit of an arse sometimes as I have had it for years . I mean I probably should not even say this because it means I give them exactly what they want.

Anyway that's me done back to ignoring 🤐

Do you have anyone who can support you with your learning disabilities to help sort this out? Try citizens advice, they may be able to help you, give advice and either help you find a solution or sort it for you. Good luck.

Is your disability dyslexia op? If so, you may have grounds if you want to change.

although, I think I’d go. They wouldn’t sell the holiday resort if not safe. And as long as you have travel insurance you’ll be ok

I might try and ring them tomorrow and speak to a person.

Ignore the rude idiots.

Can you tell us why your DS needs you to change the destination? You make it sound like it’s a practical issue rather than he doesn’t want to go there. It may be something easily resolved.

Dyslexia and learning difficulties. I don't have proof though and it feels complex. Its been nearly impossible asking basic questions and getting basic answers back. Its going to be hell if I start trying to explain LD

Tunisia is not a safe country for LGBT+ people as same-sex sexual activity is illegal, and members of the LGBTQ+ community face discrimination and potential violence.

Ds is not going to be shouting it out or anything. But one of my younger ones may say something . Not knowing they should not . Then ds might just feel very uncomfortable i general .