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Question

Has anyone signed up a trip with Road Scholar , paid a deposit + purchase travel insurance from them but want to cancel the next day. Do you get all the deposit plus travel insurance money? I heard that there should be a 5-10 days grace period after signing up that you can cancel and get deposit and travel insurance money back. Is it true?

Answer

Road Scholar does allow for cancellations, but the refund policy depends on the timing and whether you purchased their optional travel insurance.

Generally:

If you cancel very shortly after registering—often within a few days—you may be eligible for a full refund of your deposit. Some travelers report a “grace period” of 5–10 days, but this is not explicitly guaranteed and may vary by program.
If you purchased Road Scholar’s travel insurance, you may be able to cancel and receive a refund of both your deposit and insurance premium, but this also depends on the terms of the insurance policy and when you cancel.
After the grace period, standard cancellation fees apply, which increase as the trip start date approaches. Some portions of the deposit may be non-refundable if cancellation is later than the allowed window.

Recommended steps:

Check the confirmation materials or website for the specific program you registered for, as refund and grace period policies can differ between programs.
Contact Road Scholar’s customer service as soon as possible to request cancellation and clarify your refund eligibility.
Review the travel insurance policy separately to see if it allows for a full refund in the case of early cancellation.

In summary, it is possible to get a full refund if you cancel immediately, but it is not guaranteed for all trips and depends on the timing and specific program rules. Acting quickly and contacting Road Scholar directly is the best way to ensure you maximize your refund.

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