Happening Travel Club is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Educational Travel Club. We craft high-value, unique turn-key travel experiences. Suppliers, guides, and communities from across the globe come together to support our non-profit mission to bring you amazing experiences. Travel shouldn’t be a puzzle to solve. We are NOT a travel agency but an educational travel classroom to the world. Near or far, if it’s happening in the world, the Happening Travel Club will take you there.

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As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit travel club, we specialize in educational travel experiences while giving back to the community through charitable fundraising. Because of this structure, our trips are not open to the general public—all trips are exclusively for members.

Membership is required to book any of our trips and is available for just $2 per month, billed annually. As a member, you’ll gain access to our unique itineraries, special pricing, along with exclusive rewards of up to $1,000 per booking on trips not booked directly through us.

You can become a member by visiting the link below and completing the membership form:
https://happening.travel/membership/ 

Membership is required to participate in any Happening Travel Club trip.

A membership fee is the payment you make to join our travel club. 2026 Travel Club Membership is $24 a year (that’s just $2 a month).

Being a member gives you access to all the perks of our travel community, including:

• Exclusive trip alerts
• Early access to unique itineraries
• Invitations to one-of-a-kind all-inclusive travel experiences
• Meetings in The Villages and online meetings for new trips
• Newsletters and travel updates

You only book what you like—there’s no commitment required. Think of us like TravelZoo or Dollar Flight Club: membership simply opens the door to amazing travel opportunities with complete flexibility.

You can become a member by clicking here and filling out the form: https://happening.travel/membership/ 

The Membership Reward Program applies to all major cruise lines. Some all-inclusive resorts and tour companies may also qualify, provided they are partnered with and participate in the Happening Travel Club. If you’re unsure about a specific company, simply send us the details and we’ll be happy to confirm eligibility for you.

Your pickup location is listed on each day trip webpage, both in the Trip Features section and in the Itinerary. Be sure to review those details before your trip, and feel free to reach out if you need help finding it! 

The Travel Club does not authorize parking at the pickup location. We highly recommend using a ride share service (like Uber or Lyft) or arranging a drop-off. If you do decide to leave a vehicle, please park toward the far end of the lot to avoid taking spaces others may need. Please note that any parking is at your own discretion.

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Exact departure times will be shared with all registered guests closer to the trip date, once final transportation arrangements are confirmed. 

Yes, the bus has a restroom on board for your comfort. 

Yes, there is a $3 driver gratuity and a $5 escort host gratuity, which are pre-paid at the time of booking. These help ensure quality service throughout your trip. 

As a nonprofit travel club, we do not own our own buses. Instead, we charter high-quality motorcoaches from reputable companies in The Villages, Tampa, and Orlando.

Most of the coaches used are 45-foot luxury motorcoaches, typically Van Hool or Prevost models, with a seating capacity of up to 56 passengers. 

Yes! For special day trips, we can arrange a custom pickup location—but only if the bus is at full capacity (54 passengers).

If your group meets that requirement, just reach out to us to coordinate the details in advance. 

The Happening Travel Club is a private membership club and not open to the general public. To book a trip, you must complete the online member booking form—this is the only way to make a reservation.

By using the booking form, you also waive the standard $49 membership fee, and it ensures we can properly process your membership and trip details.

Once you submit your booking form, you will receive a confirmation / invoice via email within 1-2 business days.

If there is any discrepancy or issue with your booking, our team will contact you during that time frame to resolve it promptly. 

Final payment is usually due 120 days before departure. The specific deadline will be noted on your invoice and confirmation.

Final payments are due 120 days before departure (unless otherwise noted on the trip page). The balance is automatically charged to the card on file. To use a different card, please submit it through our secure form: Happening.Travel/CC.

Cancellation policies vary by trip type:

• CruiseTOURS: All deposits are non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in case of unexpected changes.
• LandCRUISES & Land Tours: All deposits are non-refundable. You may purchase travel insurance or a trip cancellation waiver, depending on the trip. Full details—including coverage, terms, and pricing—are listed in the “Insurance” section of each trip webpage.

We encourage all travelers to review the cancellation and insurance options carefully before booking.

In the rare event we must cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or credit toward another trip. We always do our best to keep your plans on track.

All bookings are non-transferable. If you or anyone on your reservation is unable to travel, the reservation must be canceled, and the applicable cancellation policy will apply based on the specific trip and whether travel insurance or a cancellation waiver was purchased. Any replacement guest will need to make a new, separate booking and pay for it independently.

While it’s not mandatory, we strongly recommend travel insurance to protect against unexpected cancellations, trip interruption, medical emergencies, and lost luggage. We’re happy to provide a trusted insurance option.

Our Trip Cancellation Waiver is not traditional travel insurance. Instead, it’s a special protection you can purchase when booking that waives standard cancellation penalties. It allows you to cancel your trip for any reason and receive a combination of a cash refund and a future travel credit.

The amount you receive depends on how far in advance you cancel. The earlier you cancel, the larger your refund will be. The closer you cancel to the departure date, the smaller the refund and the greater the non-refundable portion becomes. Some of your trip cost may also be returned as a future travel credit with the Travel Club.

You can find the full cancellation schedule, including exact refund and credit percentages, in the Insurance section of each trip’s webpage. 

The Cancellation Waiver can only be added within 3 days of booking. After that period, it can no longer be added.

Most of our Travel Club members prefer to handle their own flight arrangements — and we fully support that! Airlines often have different offers and policies regarding flight choices, seat selection, baggage, connections, and change fees. Plus, if any emergency arises before or during travel, it’s always best for you to have full control over your own tickets.

Since we’re a travel club (not a travel agency), we don’t book flights directly — but we’re happy to guide you in the right direction. Because airfares fluctuate frequently, it’s often easier and more cost-effective to book them yourself when you spot a good deal.

For flexibility and convenience, you can search and book flights through platforms like Google Flights, Expedia, Kayak, SkyScanner, or Momondo.

💡 Tip: Use Google Flights Price Tracking to get alerts when fares for your route change — simply search your route, choose your dates, and toggle “Track prices.”

Our Recommendation:

We suggest booking your flight no earlier than 90 days before departure, and using flight tracking tools to monitor price trends for the best deal.

While we don’t handle airline tickets directly, we’re always here to offer guidance or help you compare options if you need advice.

Important: Flights are only included if specifically mentioned in the trip inclusions. If not listed, flights are booked separately by members. 

Guests can book flights anytime during the day. We provide transfers as per your flight time, not vice versa. If the flight time is past the checkout time, you can still check out the hotel, and the hotel can store your luggage until the time of transfers.

Yes! As long as you’re able to transfer from your mobility scooter and walk short distances (such as getting on and off the bus or navigating a few steps), you’re welcome to join the trip.

A collapsible scooter is highly recommended, especially for international trips where lift-equipped transportation may be limited (such as in parts of Europe, including Spain and Greece).

Please be sure to let us know the type and size of your scooter in advance so we can make the appropriate arrangements.

Cruise ships can typically accommodate mobility scooters without any issues. 

Yes. Many travelers successfully participate in our tours while using a walker or rollator. Travelers should be able to manage their mobility device independently and walk short distances when necessary, such as boarding and exiting the motorcoach or navigating uneven surfaces. Please let us know in advance if you will be bringing a walker so we can make appropriate arrangements.

Most cruises require a valid passport with at least 6 months validity. For U.S. closed-loop cruises, a birth certificate and government-issued ID may be accepted. We’ll guide you based on your itinerary.

Yes! You can select your preferred cabin type (inside, oceanview, balcony, or suite except gurantee cabins), and in many cases, even the deck or specific cabin number—subject to availability.

Drinks & Wi-Fi packages are available as an add-on for trips where they are specifically mentioned. If a package is not listed on the trip page, it is not included.

However, drinks and Wi-Fi packages can also be purchased post-booking through the Travel Club or onboard directly through the Cruiseline.

In many cases, yes—though some cruise lines charge a name-change fee. Contact us for details if you need to substitute a traveler.

Gratuities are not included unless specifically mentioned in the trip details.

Gratuities typically range from $12–$15 per person, per day for most of the cruise lines.

We have created fundraisers for several groups across the country.  They include Sunshine Cathedral, who used our trips to help raise funds for their food ministry, the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, the SMART Ride, The ADG Foundation, and others. We work with any and all charities or nonprofits who would like to use travel as a way to raise funds for their causes.