Two friends ended up in the wrong country after a mix-up with their travel reservation, leading to an embarrassing mistake.
Traveling can be full of surprises, and sometimes those surprises can lead to funny stories.
This was the case for two friends, Lynne Mazouz and Kira Smith, who recently took a trip together.
Instead of going to San Jose, Costa Rica, they found themselves in San Jose, California. Their hilarious mix-up became an unforgettable adventure.
Two friends mistakenly fly to the wrong country after an embarrassing mix-up
Lynne and Kira planned a fun vacation to Costa Rica. They were excited to explore the beautiful beaches and tropical scenery.
Each friend booked her own flight and arranged for an Airbnb in Costa Rica.
After packing their bags, they headed to LaGuardia Airport in New York to catch their flight.
Everything seemed to be going well until they landed at their destination. It was only then that they realized they had made a big mistake.
Instead of arriving in Central America, they had flown to California. Lynne immediately texted Kira, saying, “We f–ked up. Like bad.” “I hope ur not freaking out.”
The realization hit them hard, but they could not help but laugh at the situation.
Laughing at the embarrassing mix-up
Once they discovered their error, Kira checked her flight map and burst out laughing. Both tickets had “San Jose, California” printed on them.
Lynne recalled feeling confused when a passenger mentioned moving to San Jose for its reputation as a tech hub.
At that moment, she thought to herself, “That’s crazy for Costa Rica.”
The friends quickly checked their bookings to confirm that their Airbnb and other plans were indeed for Costa Rica.
This meant they were now stranded 4,000 miles away from their intended vacation spot. Despite the initial shock, they found humor in their blunder.
“We considered going to Hawaii, but then we realized, with all the money on the Airbnbs and the hostels we purchased in addition to Airbnbs and hotels in Hawaii, it would end up being so much more expensive,” Mazouz explained in her viral clip.
“I was so close to giving up because of the number of roadblocks we’d faced,” Mazouz told People.
“I was convinced the universe was sending me signs not to go.”
Exploring options after the travel mistake
After realizing they were in California, Lynne and Kira considered their options. They briefly thought about going to Hawaii instead.
However, they quickly realized that the costs of changing their plans would be too high.
They had already spent money on their Airbnb in Costa Rica, and adding more expenses for Hawaii would not be practical.
Feeling frustrated but determined, Lynne said, “I was so close to giving up.” She felt that the universe was sending her signs to not go on this trip.
However, they were not ready to throw in the towel just yet. They decided to make the most of their unexpected situation.
Making the best of the situation
Lynne and Kira chose to book a motel in San Jose, California, for the night. They decided to explore the local bar scene in San Francisco.
This spontaneous plan allowed them to enjoy their time together, even if it wasn’t what they had originally planned.
They laughed about their mix-up and took the opportunity to create new memories. After a night of fun in California, the friends booked new flights to Costa Rica.
This time, they made sure to double-check their tickets to ensure they were headed to the right place. Their sense of adventure helped them stay positive despite the mix-up.
@legendarylynne No we did not realize until we landed. #travel #traveltiktok #traveltok
Social media reactions
One user said: Someone needs to introduce this dynamic duo to maps and salads.
The second user added: If they were flying to Costa Rica, they would have to show passports since it’s an International flight. Must have gone to public school and learned all about diversity, equity and inclusion.
The third user commented: Good lord .. the fact they booked the tickets separately and neither one realized says a lot about how bright the younger generation is.
The fourth added: Either way, they were planning to go to Golden Corral as soon as they deplaned
Another user said: Can’t help but feel natural selection will win out with those two