Travelguard should be able to at least cover the cost of the person who will not be able to go.

I am not sure if they will completely refund your part of the vacation.

twk, oops, I assumed you were a "sister" to your sister ;;). I hope it won't be too long before you both are able to visit Scotland.

Normandy and or the Loire would be an good trip. Just don't try to schedule too much driving on any one day. If you are interested, there are a number of B&B's in those areas which might make being on your own not quite so solitary.

Wishing your sister a complete and speedy recovery. Deborah

Oh twk, I always wished I had had a brother to take a trip with! Your sister is so fortunate but I am sure she knows that. I certainly hope her broken leg heals quickly and I know you two will plan a trip in the future. Best wishes.

Do contact US Airways. We had a couple in my group trip to France who had to cancel due to health problems and US Air refunded all but $500 of their approx. $1700 airfare. They are submitting the rest for refund from their travel insurance. I think they also had the option of using the tickets at a later date, perhaps with a penalty. I'm not quite sure of all the details as it was handled between this couple and our travel agent who helped us purchase the tickets.

So sorry for your sister, but it looks like you are getting things resolved. This happened to my mom and I a few years ago when my Dad hurt his back. It took a lot of work to get the refund that was, indeed, owed to us, and Mom and I went just us. Dad came along the following summer.

If you get all your money back, consider taking a solo trip somewhere (Spain, perhaps. . . ) so that you still get your necessary vacation.

Glad all worked out for you. Best wishes to your sister, for a speedy recovery.Good luck in finding low airfares to France this time of year and avoid using Air France. Not the friendliest or cleanist that I've flown.

Will this vacation also be a motoring trip? If so, try and fit Colmar (Alsace region )in, especially if you enjoy good white wine. I have been living, for the past six years, on the German side of this region and never tire of visiting this most beautiful area.

I have just noticed that you are getting your money back from Travel Guard. I had not seen that when I posted about contacting USAirways. But maybe that will be helpful to someone else. At any rate, I'm glad things are working out for you.

Sympathies to your sister. I once went on a trip with a broken bone in my foot because I didn't want to disappoint my travel partner, but I guess that a broken leg left her no choice. Good luck on your solo travel plans.