A couple of weeks ago, I was told the trip has been cancelled and pretty much my only option is to go on the travelsphere version a day earlier.

It's taught me not to book so far in advance again, I'll only book about 3 months or so before travel when tours are set in stone or ask about numbers when booking.

I really don't want to go with a group of "couples" but it's marginally better than not seeing a part of the world I really want to see.

I've left it a couple of weeks since I was told so that my annoyance has abated enough to stand a chance of my complaint being gentle enough to pass the moderators

I'm sorry your trip was cancelled. Unfortunately this does happen occasionally when we don't have enough interest in a tour. I hope you will book a holiday with us again in the future. If you do, I wouldn't leave it too late to book, as you might find that the holiday or date you want is already booked up.

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

I have had this only happen once to me when I booked to visit Australia, and I could not do the date they could give me. I do understand how you feel as I to was to be honest gutted as I had booked a year in advance and it was cancelled the week full payment was due. I still book well in advance as I like to plan my holidays and family life, but I have now learnt not to take it for granted it will happen. I would say I have booked and been on 8 tours so only one was cancelled. So that to me is not bad odds. I hope you get to do the tour.

Good Luck

Cindy

Booked for Israel and the Holy Land for June a few months ago and have been quietly looking forward to the trip that I had wanted to go on for years (but hadn't booked in the past due to the political situation).

A couple of weeks ago, I was told the trip has been cancelled and pretty much my only option is to go on the travelsphere version a day earlier.

It's taught me not to book so far in advance again, I'll only book about 3 months or so before travel when tours are set in stone or ask about numbers when booking.

I really don't want to go with a group of "couples" but it's marginally better than not seeing a part of the world I really want to see.

I've left it a couple of weeks since I was told so that my annoyance has abated enough to stand a chance of my complaint being gentle enough to pass the moderators

Hi, Nige

I feel your pain. Same thing happened to me, only my destination was Costa Rica. Like you, I've ended up on a "couples" holiday with Travelsphere, although I was informed there would be several other singles travelling on the same tour (departing in April). Still feeling a mite awkward about it, though, and it's made me hesitant to consider booking further tours with JY. I'm not really into the big coach tours and they seem to be the most popular and least likely to suffer from cancellation.

I do hope you enjoy your trip - I've been to that part of the world with another operator and it is so worth going.

Best wishes,

Lynne

So sorry to hear that your trip was cancelled. I can understand how upset you are, especially after all the planning.

I suppose I have been lucky really inasmuch as I have only had one trip cancelled through lack of interest - in March last year when I was going to Northern Cyprus - and ended up going to China instead. I loved China and was so glad I went but if you had set your heart on the Israel & Holyland trip it must be hard for you.

I am sure you will be okay with the Travelsphere group and there may be other single travellers in the group. One of the other companies I travel with usually have just 4 'single' places on their tours - which is fine if you are 'outgoing' although some people may find it daunting. Might I suggest you have a word with the tour manager at the start of your trip and then he/she could perhaps make sure you don't feel 'left out' at all. I know this is an integral part of a Just You holiday.

Many people can only take their holidays at certain times of the year because of work commitments etc. - I have certain times when I need to be 'away from home' - so this makes planning difficult and limits choice. However, don't let this incident put you off travelling. I realise that 'early' or 'late' trips in the year may be cancelled through lack of people wanting to go then.

I hope you get over your disappointment and enjoy your holiday - and that goes for Lynne too.

Be happy,

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

I went with Travelsphere and it was just as good.

Was a mixture of people. There were "married" couples, but there were 3 other single people, 2 sets of mothers/daughters, married couple with a son, a couple of couples who were friends.

People mixed just as well as on a JY trip

You'll have a fab time

Anna

I can very much understand your disappointment on your original cancelled holiday, And can fully understand your circumstances as this has also happened to me in the past on a couple of occasions,. However you will generally find that the alternatives will be just as good. And going with the Travelsphere brand should have no bearing in your enjoyment of your holiday. I have had the the opportunity while on a couple of Just You tours, Where I had the pleasure of intergrating with Travelsphere trippers. You may also find that there are some folk on this in a simlar boat to yourself

Good Luck mate & enjoy Israel

Regards Andy

I know I shouldn't get uptight about it, obviously JY have to have enough travellers to make the trip viable, and when you add in the fact that I travelled the world as a singleton without the backing of a group of any sort until I met the woman I later married (on my first JY holiday, ironically enough!!), I should take it all in my stride.

But I know I've become introverted since we split and I also recall how we felt as a couple when a single latched on to us on another trip - I wouldn't want to do that to anyone

best wishes,

Bob

PS I'm booked to go on Travelsphere's Chile, Argentina and Brazil in Sept as a single traveller (but travelling with a friend whom I met on a JY hol last year!!) so if you're interested, I can tell you of my experiences when I return!

Thanks everyone.

I know I shouldn't get uptight about it, obviously JY have to have enough travellers to make the trip viable, and when you add in the fact that I travelled the world as a singleton without the backing of a group of any sort until I met the woman I later married (on my first JY holiday, ironically enough!!), I should take it all in my stride.

But I know I've become introverted since we split and I also recall how we felt as a couple when a single latched on to us on another trip - I wouldn't want to do that to anyone

Hi Nige,

Oh dear - now I understand why this cancellation has been doubly disappointing.

I went on a tour of Eastern Europe with another company who only had 4 'single' places. The other 3 singles barely mixed with rest of the group but I didn't have to 'latch on to' anyone as I was made very welcome and was invited to join different couples. I made sure that I did not 'outstay my welcome' but as we spent so much time as a group it wasn't a problem.

Try to be positive and look forward to your trip. You have wanted to go so much and you know, it will depend on what you make of it. On my very first JY trip I was as apprehensive as the next person but I rationalised that if I didn't get on with a single person, there was so much to see and do that I would enjoy it anyway - and then just put it down to 'experience' and write it off. Of course, it didn't work out that way at all - I had a great time and have never looked back. I used this tactic when I did the Eastern Europe trip too - and Yes you've guessed it - I had a great time on that one too. So be open-minded - and have a great holiday!! So much to see, so much to do ....

Be happy,

Best wishes,

Lesley :angel:

Jaya