Can you share a really bad travel insurance horror story?
A group of friends booked a ski vacation. One of them got injured on the slopes. The travel insurance should have covered the cost of the ambulance, the hospital stay, and the flight home for the injured friend. However, the insurance company claimed that the friend was skiing in an area not approved by the insurance policy (even though it was part of the regular ski resort). So they refused to pay for most of the expenses. The friends had to chip in to help the injured one, which put a damper on their vacation.
Here's one. A solo traveler was in a car accident while on a road trip in another country. His travel insurance was meant to cover the cost of vehicle repair and his medical treatment. But the insurance company tried to low - ball the repair estimate and also said that some of his medical treatments were not necessary, so they wouldn't cover them. He had to pay a significant amount from his own savings just to get back on his feet and continue his journey.
Can you share a really bad Costco Travel horror story?
Sure. There was a traveler who booked a luxury resort stay through Costco Travel. When they got there, the resort was undergoing major renovations. There was construction noise all day long, and parts of the resort like the pool and some restaurants were closed. The traveler was not informed about this at all before arrival. They felt very cheated as they had paid a high price for a relaxing vacation.
Share your insurance horror story.
My insurance horror story is about my health insurance. I got seriously ill and needed a specific treatment. The insurance company initially approved it, but then when I was in the middle of the treatment, they suddenly said it was no longer covered. I had to fight with them for weeks, providing medical evidence and all. It was a nightmare, and I was so stressed during my already difficult illness.
Can you share some really bad covid travel horror stories?
Sure. A group of friends planned a vacation. They reached their destination but were not allowed to leave the hotel because of new local lockdown measures. The hotel charged them extra for extended stays and the food quality was really bad. They felt trapped and frustrated.
Can you share a really bad wasp horror story?
Sure. A man was driving with his window down. A wasp flew into his car and started flying around his head. He panicked and swerved the car a bit. He couldn't focus on driving as the wasp kept buzzing near him. Eventually, he managed to stop the car and open all the doors to let the wasp out, but it was a very nerve - wracking few minutes.
Can you share a really bad kitchen horror story?
Sure. A woman was trying to make a new recipe for a soufflé. She misread the instructions and added too much baking powder. When it went into the oven, it exploded all over the inside of the oven. It was a huge mess and she had to clean the oven for hours.
Can you share a really bad appendectomy horror story?
Sure. There was a patient who had an appendectomy. After the surgery, they were sent home too early. The pain became unbearable at home, and when they went back to the hospital, it was discovered that there was some retained surgical material inside. This caused a major infection and a lot of additional pain and suffering.
Can you share a really bad pest horror story?
Sure. There was a house with a termite problem. The termites were eating away at the wooden structure of the house for months without the owners realizing. One day, part of the floor just caved in. It was a nightmare to repair and cost a huge amount of money.
Can you share a really bad plumber horror story?
There was this plumber who promised to finish a bathroom plumbing job in a week. But he kept delaying and delaying. He would come for a few hours every few days and not really get much done. After a month, the bathroom was still not usable. The homeowner had already paid a deposit and was in a difficult situation. Eventually, they had to hire another plumber to finish the job. It was a total waste of time and money with the first plumber.
Can you share a really bad kidney stone horror story?
Sure. A man had a kidney stone during a very important business trip. He started feeling the pain in the middle of a crucial meeting. He could hardly focus on the meeting and had to excuse himself. The pain got so bad that he had to be rushed to a local hospital. He was worried about his job as he had to abandon the trip and stay in the hospital for treatment. It was a very stressful and scary situation for him.
Can you share a really bad bridal shower horror story?
In a particular bridal shower, the entertainment hired was a disaster. The magician was supposed to do some fun tricks but ended up making inappropriate jokes. The bride was mortified, and the guests were uncomfortable. It completely ruined the festive mood of the bridal shower. The bride had to ask the magician to leave in the middle of the show, which was really embarrassing for all involved.