VACATION FRAUD
PAID MONEY IN ADVANCE LAST NOV 04
TRY TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR MARCH 05
PHONE NUMBER NO LONGER VAILD.
EITHER IS WEB-SITE:
TAINOVACATIONS.COM
BIG SCAM!

try calling 866-639-6144 or 888-782-9847 and go to the website www.beginmyvacation.com and make sure you put it in the address bar NOT the search bar-this is not a scam

I was told online and on the phone 18007345148 that I won a free$1000 towards their resort in Las Vegas. They tried to sell me a Florida package when I refused the package they told me to go here to claim my $1000 prize. I did not put the address in search. So, it is a scam plus they popped up and I have a pop up blocker.

Go to www.beginmyvacation.com make sure you put that you are an international guest. Put in your code minus the 0(i.e mine was my phone number) The customer service number is 0800 0324335 i've had no problem with website ot customer service.

Re: Vacation Fraud
kassie
Posted on: 05-01-2005 9:24:23am REPLY

Yes, this is very very FRAUDELENT!!!
I complained earlier on another post and I'm complaining again!!!
Not only did I finally get in touch with 2 different managers, but I had to argue with them. They refused to give me a refund!!!!! I asked for a refund over and over, advising I have no interest and I didn't want to take their vacation. They stated because it's past the 7 days, I couldn't get one, which was a load of crap. Within 7 days, my vacation package was not as promised and I couldn't get through to their line, which I think is part of the plan. The girl called and left a message for me the 7th day, stating they tried calling me 4 times, which was a LIE that was their first attempt!!!!!
I advised the manager Mr Branch and Mr Angel, that I would not buy any of their properties. They cut the cost in half and threw in a free rental car and gave me an extra day in Orlando.
SO WHAT!!!! I still didn't want it, even if it's cheap. They charged me total of $299. However, after I pay airfare, shuttle services to and from resort, parking the car daily at their cheapee Holiday Inn in Orlando, parking at the Theme park, buying more theme park tickets, food and bug repellent (I'm sure), it'll all add up!! I'm not impressed at all.
I am not looking forward to having to drive an hour here and there just to have a good time either!!! Not my idea of a relaxing vacation. They told me transportation was included at the sales pitch, that's why I bought it 4 weeks ago.
Then the manager, Mr Angel, told me they have an outside marketing company calling people. They have no control over what they say, transportation was never included. They could promise you the moon doesn't mean they're actually offering what these people promise!!!!!
I'll probably do the Orlando and the Bahamas trips at different times.
I'm not interested in sitting for hours through presentations for something I don't want to buy.
I didn't listen to my inner voice telling me to say NO THANK YOU in the beginning.. It was GREED that made me think, this was a good deal. This is exactly what I get!!!
Never ever ever ever AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! for all you others, be VERY CAUTIOUS!!

I paid £300 in advance with the promise of a seemingly unbelievable deal fo a Florida, Gulf Coast and Bahamas holiday. I can't locate the website they advised me to log onto to arrange the vacation.

guess what Summer Baty hotel and resort is doing the same to me. When I didnt buy anything they sent me to the beginmyvacationwebsite, which I cant even find. They are ugly on the phone now and wont give me their name. I say call the credit card company and they will take it off of your bill.

ok, go to beginmyvaction.com I found it clicking a link on a search with Yahoo. Google and aol didnt find it for me. you have to try different search engines, but I finally got to the site. Then put in " 2ntgift" in the promo code spot and you get there! It finally worked for me.

try calling them at 1-888-782-9847

I was told that the yaught club changed ownership. Mine seems o.k. I called 1-888-782-9847 good luck!!

RICHARD COSTA wrote:VACATION FRAUD
PAID MONEY IN ADVANCE LAST NOV 04
TRY TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR MARCH 05
PHONE NUMBER NO LONGER VAILD.
EITHER IS WEB-SITE:
TAINOVACATIONS.COM
BIG SCAM!

my sister just got a phone call about this resort. they said she won a 4 or 5 day cruise down to flamingo bay yaught club. she is suppose to take some tour when she gets there in return for the cruise. herself and 4 others. would this be the same deal you are talking about?

any information would be great.

A couple of years ago, I (uncharacteristically) responded to a pop-up window saying I had won this vacation and after I had spoken to the rep and given my credit card info, I did some quick research online about the company and offer. I felt uneasy about the situation, so I called to cancel within a couple of hours. I can't remember now what my experience was with them when I tried to cancel. But, I did cancel my card to be sure they couldn't charge me and they never were able to charge me. But, about a month ago, I got a call from a girl telling me I had this vacation and was wondering when I was going to take it. She said I had paid the first half of the package cost of $299 and once I paid the second half, I could schedule my vacation. At the time, I had completely forgotten about what I had done a couple years ago. I told her I never paid for anything and would never take advantage of an offer like that. She insisted I did, so I got all kinds of info from her, including the card number I used and their business info and names of people who worked there, etc. Then I got online and did some research on their website, etc. I also checked my credit card history and found I had never been charged (of course I would have remembered being charged $299 for something I didn't want) and I hadn't used that card number since I'd cancelled it. I called a different phone number I found on the website for Summer Bay Resorts and spoke with a rep there to confirm I had a package with them. They did confirm it and I told them it had to be a mistake and that I have no record of paying anything and that I didn't want to pay anything more. So, they waived the remaining balance of $299 and extended the time I have to use the vacation for another year (I guess it was about ready to expire and that's why they called me). I was even able to view my package info online and see that they waived all the fees and extended my time. So, now I have this vacation package I have not paid a dime on that I can apparently use in the next year. I just got another call from them yesterday asking when I would use the package. Since I already have my vacations planned for this summer, I told them it would not be this year. I don't know yet if I will use the package or not. I'm out out anything right now. The company does seem legitimate, though. I have read extensively the consumer reviews on the vacations people have gone on through Summer Bay and even the BBB report on the company, which can be found at this link:
http://www.orlando.bbb.org/newsearch2.a ... 3001008247. I'd say the reviews were split down the middle. Some people said it was the worst vacation of their life with dirty, buggy accomodations and some said it was best time of their life and they ended up buying a time share. I guess it all depends on what your expectations are and what you're used to when you travel. And, you also have to think about the fact that a worthwhile vacation is not free or cheap and you're likely not going to get a luxury vacation for $600 or less. It's good to be wary because there are so many scams out there and it does look like a person should be cautious even with Summer Bay. But they are a real company. I hope this has helped someone out there.