“If It sounds too good to be true…….”
September 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Vickie's Ramblings
Just today I opened an official looking envelope with an official looking travel agency return address and discovered yet another way for the traveling public to be duped. Inside the envelope was a very authentic looking “boarding pass” declaring that I had won the right to board a “cruise of my choosing”. All I could do was roll my eyes. For more than 30 years, I’ve seen this kind of promotion over and over again…maybe a fax offering you the last remaining seats on a trip, or like this mailing, the announcement that you’d won a place on a cruise.
May I make it easy for you to decide whether or not you’ve a travel scam invitation? Pick up the phone, call me and READ me what you received. I can tell you horror stories, if you’re interested, about folks who invested their honeymoon dollars or travel budget dollars on one of these supposedly great deals. Deals that never actually materialized; or at least, not in the way the buyer planned for them to.
We are so fortunate in this area to have many, many good travel agents and tour companies who will serve you with integrity and honesty. And there ARE good deals out there in the legimate travel industry. Keep your travel dollars in our community by using someone you know and trust. And remember, if it sounds too good to be true……it’s not for you!
But, boy…does that boarding pass look official.
Having a great time. Wish you were here.
Vickie
