My family's been stuck in the Caribbean for days. We spent $10,000 more than we budgeted for, and we're still not home.

Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans.

David Morris

• My family and I found ourselves unexpectedly stranded in the Caribbean while on vacation.
• Eventually, our flights got rebooked, but we spent more money than expected. Some of us missed work.
• Our experience turned around when we could go to a nearby island with more options and fewer crowds.

My family expected the usual...