Q. Are these associated with Timeshare Presentations?
A. NO! This is not a timeshare program! This program is usually
sold exclusively by resort properties for $2500 and more to
timeshare presentation participants who decide not to buy
a time share, but still want the benefits of timeshare ownership.
This is even better!
Q. Are these vacations genuine? How can they do this?
A. Absolutely genuine! Resorts as well as marketing companies
have been selling similar packages for 25 years, generally
selling them for much higher prices. Nearly all hotels, resorts,
cruise lines etc. have vacancies on an on going basis. They
find that participating in Vacation Package programs is a
viable form of "advertising" to bring in guests
- who obviously then spend money in their bars, restaurants,
shops etc. Then they return home to tell their friends about
the marvelous time they had! Complimentary trips have long
been a mainstay for travel agents. Today, many savvy travelers
use promotional packages such as this for all their vacations,
saving thousands each year. After all, who visits an empty
hotel or resort?
Q. Are there expiration dates on
the various offers?
A. The first two free vacations that come with your package
are good for one year. All the other free vacations are good
for one year after the date you mail in the voucher to activate
that particular vacation. The 20 travel membership cards can
be renewed as a group for $89.95 per year. Many regular cardholders
who deal directly with the companies we represent pay from
$50 to $139 a year to renew a single card.
Q. Are the individual vacations
and cruises transferable?
A. YES! Most families simply could not take advantage of all
these great vacations, so why not pick the ones you want the
most and then share the rest with your family and friends.
The membership cards ( issued in your name ) are not transferable.
Q. How far in advance must we make
our reservations?
A. Plan ahead as you would for any major vacation choosing
several preferred time periods. Through your club membership
you will also have access to "shorter notice" trips
at huge discounts for cruises, vacations and condos worldwide
that are not sold out.
Q. Are there restrictions on when we can travel?
A. Generally speaking, the package vacations will not be available
during the heaviest peak season or major holidays. Most providers
will ask you to submit three choices as to when you'd like
to travel - and nearly always accommodate. With so many available
destinations, you should be able to travel almost anytime
you wish.
Q. With such great bargains, can
I resell some of these individual vacations?
A. No. These are promotional vacations and not to be individually
resold. But you can give away some of the trips to others!
You might even "donate" a vacation to a non-profit
organization of school raffle! If you own a business, reward
your best employees! Or use some of the vacations incentives
to increase sales of big-ticket items.