Source: BroBible
Summary
A California woman, Ava Tenisha, booked a mystery vacation through Groupon for $200, hoping to be sent to Hawaii. However, she was disappointed to find out that she was booked to Portland, Oregon. Groupon’s mystery vacation package includes flights and hotels to a randomly selected destination, with varying tiers of destinations. Tenisha was assigned to the Bronze tier, which includes two nights in a major US city. She reached out to Groupon to change her destination to Hawaii but was told she would need to pay an additional $1,500. Viewers on TikTok encouraged her to look forward to her trip to Portland.
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The habit gets a new name.
Mystery vacations are the new “surprise me” travel trend. Groupon’s tier system determines your destination, and the odds are against you getting that dream vacation. The Bronze tier is the most common, and it’s basically a crapshoot. The TikToker’s disappointment is relatable, but let’s be real, $200 for a vacation is a steal. Portland, Oregon, might not be Hawaii, but it’s still a great destination. The real mystery is why anyone would pay $1,500 to upgrade to a better tier.
Author: Evan Null
