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CLUB

The words “cruise” and “club” in a single sentence are probably enough to make some of you scream “scam!” this one is may be different.

Is this a cruise club bait-and-switch?

January 22, 2024November 5, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

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We've talked about vacation club scams in the past -- and I'm on record as saying I've never run across a legitimate travel club.

Is this a scam? Travel To Go leaves one couple disappointed

January 22, 2024May 24, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

We’ve talked about vacation club scams in the past — and I’m on record as saying I’ve never run across a legitimate travel club — but what happens to the folks who plunk down thousands of dollars for a membership?

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The offer appeared to be pretty realistic, too. It informed him he'd won "2 roundtrip tickets" worth $1,298.

Is this a scam? “US Airlines” is offering me two roundtrip airline tickets

January 22, 2024April 16, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

The offer looked legit to Richard Clarke — well, almost.

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David Willard buys 350 points in Disney Vacation Club, Disney's timeshare program. But now he can't use them. Is he out of luck?

A broken Disney Vacation Club promise?

January 22, 2024November 4, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

David Willard is offered help with making a booking at a Disney Vacation Club — a promise Disney reneges on after his salesman goes on medical leave. Is there any way to get Mickey to keep his word?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
S Airlines' "$9 Fare Club" is probably one of the most controversial legal travel clubs in the country. Scratch that.

Is this enough compensation? Rescued from Spirit’s fare club, but still unhappy

January 22, 2024September 27, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Spirit Airlines’ “$9 Fare Club” is probably one of the most controversial legal travel clubs in the country. Scratch that. It is the most controversial travel club in the country.

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