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weddinggirl
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Feb 6, 2012
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Scumbags Ripoff Artist
My fiancee and I had a similar situation. We recently had gone to a bridal show in South Florida, and recieved "2 free nights" at the Best Western in Daytona. When I called their marketing dept and booked it, they booked the Best Western in Ormond Beach instead, and failed to call and tell us. Luckily I had called to confirm, and that is when they told us we had a "Travel Club Tour" scheduled that Sunday. I had no idea what this was, and of course it stated nothing about this "tour" on the Travel Voucher. I feel like these things are such a trap to reel people in. Premium Destinations tell you to drop off the Voucher to validate it at their "Welcome Center". Everyone is super nice when you get there, and the presentation is informative. The packages range from $9000-$12000. There also is a $389 yearly fee, and your discounted traveling expenses as well. These prices are not ideal for my fiancee and I, and our financial situation. We also had no intentions of purchasing anything once we arrived. After the presentation you are set up with a sales rep that tries to talk you into purchasing their travel package. If you ever go to one of these things, do NOT talk to them about your lifestyle situations. The sales rep kept referencing the fact that my fiancee and I could take a honeymoon for "a great deal". This may be true, but other than that, we would not take 4 weeks of vacation in a year. This program is ideal for people that have unlimited amounts of money, and who do not work. The whole process there was pretty uncomfortable. I dont understand how a company can expect you to commit to something that is about the same as a car payment without letting you read terms and conditions and providing such little information. Any normal couple we probably need a private ALONE time to discuss spending that kind of money (ex: car, house, wedding). I kept expressing to the sales rep that something like this is not in our budget, or ideal. She then had the manager come over, who was a male and condescending and irogant. Of course he eventually offered plans that were $5990, then to $1990. He explained a payment man that involved signing for credit through a bank (with interest). He stated the payments would be anywhere from $20-$77 a month. I told him that we are not in a financial situation to be spending any money right now. And his response was "You can't afford $20 a month"?...At that point I was extremely irritated. It seemed like he was referencing me to be some kind of scumbag. I then reminded him that $20 a month is nothing for us, but then you still had the additional $389 annual fee, and to pay for your hotel/cruise/airfare at a discounted price. He then said "Well it can't be free". My fiancee had then said "Well you know what, we just are not interested". And the manager said "Fine, good luck on the wedding", and walked away. I asked the sales rep if we could have more information regarding the packages, and she said "No, according the Florida Law you have declined this package, so you can no longer be offered it"...GREAT BUSINESS PRACTICES PREMIUM DESTINATIONS. I just cannot justifying that kind of money at a place that will not even provide you with information, and wants you to drop 9-12 grand from a 45 minute presentation. Our "free gifts" when we left was a $50 dining card, which you have to register online. Sort of like a resturaunts.com type of card, which is okay. And the other is a two night voucher that you have to mail in a $30 refundable deposit, then stay at the hotel (pay taxes), and then submit a form with your reciept from the hotel in order to recieve your $30 deposit. Needless to say, I told my fiancee we will NEVER use/do one of these "freebie" travel coupons. I completely understand that this company needs to make money, and everything isn't "free", but we didn't ask to go to this "travel club tour", and if we knew about it prior to booking our "free" hotel stay I would have simply declined the whole thing.
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Bikerdenis
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Feb 21, 2012
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Scumbags Ripoff Artist
I went to a presentation in Ormond Beach a few weeks ago and will buy into their vacation club when I'm more financially stable. I was in the travel business for 10 years and I UNDERSTAND what Premium Destinations is offering and it is an AMAZING deal!! I don't understand what everyone is complaining about?!? I was promised a 3day/2 night getaway, $50 cash, and a $50 dining voucher. Guess what?... When I left I had a $50 check which I cashed 2 days later with NO problems, a $50 'Dining Dough' card which is easy to use and has a wide variety of restaurants available and I left with my 2 night vacation voucher. Yes. You have to send $29.95 and $12.40 per night for taxes but my room is paid for... as promised. I think that most people who go to these seminars are already jaded when they arrive and have no intention of buying anything and get pissed off when the freebies don't meet their expectations. It's sad. I found the offers to be a great deal for anyone who likes to travel frequently. If you don't travel alot then it's not for you... but if you do then you should look a little deeper and find out for yourself what an amazing money-saving product their vacation club really is.
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oliveoil
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Jul 30, 2012
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Ripoff
Do not attend this vacation club tour unless you are interested in buying a 10000.00 to 13000.00 travel package. If you don't travel for a week at a time several times a year,,,,the 389.00 a year fee is not for you. I travel several times a year for a 3-4 day weekend, and after figuring out my expenses did not come close to justifying the rates you pay for this club. Staying in a nice "time share" condo would be nice,,,but on a weekend getaway,,,how often are you in the room. They promised 2 free roundtrip flights, all you pay is the taxes,,,,WRONG,,,,you pay $50 per ticket to activate them,,,,which is applied to the taxes,,,but then you pay $59 for processing fees plus any surcharges....it takes 30-45 days for them to process your registration and you have to book your flight a minimum of 60 days in advance,,,,I was told I could fly alone and use the tickets on separate dates...NOT TRUE....then I was told I also received a 4 day/3 night cruise to use anytime...all I pay is port fees and taxes...WRONG AGAIN....you don't get the cruise offer until you complete the "TWO FREE AIRLINE" tickets........If you are really interested in a travel club,,,,,,and intend on traveling alot,,,it's not such a bad deal....if you are going to the presentation just for the freebies.....DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.
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