26, Report:
#176769
Posted Date:
Feb 17 2006
Minivacations ripoff minivacations folded, we still hold a 2-for air certificate Tampa Florida
We received a certificate for a 2-for one air ticket valued at $500 from a time share purchase. I contacted Mini Vacations in nov. 2005 and confirmed the certificate and the expireation date of Dec. 2005.We now find out they are gone.
Robert
Paradise, CaliforniaU.S.A.
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Entity
Categories: Air Travel
27, Report:
#176611
Posted Date:
Feb 17 2006
Mini Vacations Ripoff Made $500 deposit on cruise which never got nor refund. I am Senior Citizen. Tampa Florida
March 29, 2005 I received phone call from Vacation Reservation Center stating I had won free vacation. After listening to details it became apparent this was to sell time shares. I paid them $450 which included vacation stays at a hotel in Ca. and one in Fl. They made good on the ...
Entity
Categories: Cruises
28, Report:
#175683
Posted Date:
Feb 10 2006
MVI Marketing / Mini Vacations Inc. they conned us out of our savings for an overdue vacation we will never have Tampa Florida
My fiance recieved a flyer via fax at his place of emploment. The flyer promised mini vacations at an affordable price. My fiance called the number on the flyer and after consulting w/ me provided the downpayment required to book our trip.
After a few weeks we recieved a folder...
Entity
Categories: Travel Agencies
29, Report:
#175677
Posted Date:
Feb 10 2006
Mini Vacations Inc ripoff, failure to reply to inquiries, cannot reach by phone Tampa Florida
I received a Free vacation, sent my $50.00 refundable check, received confirmation with instructions to call to finalize my travel plans.
I have called continuously for two weeks (m-F) during their stated business hours, but cannot get through to a human being. A recording tells...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
30, Report:
#175147
Posted Date:
Feb 07 2006
MVI Minivacations MVI Minivacations Cruise Ripoff and Bankcard Interest Scam Sarasaota Tampa Florida
Before I wrote this I attempted to contact the president of MVI through the email listed here on Rip-Off Report. I got no response. Don't waste your time too! Minivacations/MVI is a marketing scam not a travel agency! Here is the story of how I almost got shafted for Valentine's Day...
Entity
Categories: Travel Agencies
31, Report:
#170039
Posted Date:
Jan 02 2006
MV Marketing A Division Of MiniVacations Cert. 60105 1 A issued for a free 7 night cruise They either do not answer and/or do not respond to calls that are (not toll free) to schedule cruise therefore coupon expires Tampa Florida
After issuance of a certificate valid for a 7 day cruise (#60105 1 A)I could not get a response to schedule the cruise, upgrade accommodations, ask questions, etc. I have called and no one answers the phone and when I have talked with someone, I was told someone would call me back ...
Entity
Categories: Cruises
32, Report:
#129562
Posted Date:
Jan 31 2005
Ellipsis Inc., Aqua Travel, Reddrick Recruiting No other way to put it, RIP OFF! Aliso Viejo California
On the surface the Ellipsis program is outstanding. The concept is very appealing and could be a dynamic marketing tool for Mortgage Brokers.
One problem, the company is awfull! It is more of a bait and switch scheme than any thing. They tell you one thing and then things start t...
Entity
Categories: Con Artists
33, Report:
#81184
Posted Date:
Feb 20 2004
Sun Country Travel Or Sun World Vacations ripoff, misrepresented themselves, falsely claimed free vacations, lied Arlington Texas
We were invited to a meeting describing Sun Country Travels services. They stated they were associated with MiniVacations and Grand Getaways and could offer lower vacations then anyone.
We were skeptical, but they showed us a Better Business Bureau Certificate and a showed me ...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
34, Report:
#79505
Posted Date:
Feb 06 2004
MINIVACATIONS, VACATION PACKAGE HACKENSACK New Jersey *UPDATE ..MiniVacations contacts Rip-off Report, they will give everyone full Refund or replacement certificates.. Even though Mini Vacations is not responsible for another company's actions, in the name of good customer service FULL refunds will be given!
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This Report is under investigation:
Rip-off Report has been trying to contact the Author(s) to verify the information. There will be more to this story, so stay tuned.
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Entity
Categories: Travel Services
35, Report:
#76954
Posted Date:
Jan 13 2004
Mini Vacations ripoff ANSWER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF MVI Tampa Florida *UPDATE ..Mini Vacations contacts Rip-off Report to give a full Refund or replacement certificates to any unsatisfied customer.. All dissatisfied customers should read this UPDATE and contact them.
On december 27 2003 I was reading about rip-off report web page but before making a complaing thru this web site I decided to writte a e-mail to the president of Mini vacations Inc to the following e-mail [email protected] in order to solve my situacion without filling thi...
Entity
Categories: Travel Agencies
36, Report:
#76056
Posted Date:
Dec 29 2003
MVI Marketing - Division Of MiniVacations ripoff Tampa Florida **UPDATE ..Mini Vacations contacts Rip-off Report to give a full Refund or replacement certificates to any unsatisfied customer.. even when it's not their responsibility
We went to a time-share type thing, declined, but were still given our 3 day 2 night vacation. We sent our money in and are now on our 3rd MVI regrets to inform you that the travel dates that you selected for your Air & Land vacation are not available. THEY were the ones who selec...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
37, Report:
#72787
Posted Date:
Dec 08 2003
MiniVacations ripoff Still waiting for a refund for a vacation that never existed Tampa Florida
We went to a three hour presentation by a company selling a vacation club in Dallas, TX to get a (free) 3 day, 2 night vacation in Las Vegas or Orlando. we declined the membership but was givien a package for the free vacation and a free hotel stay at other locations of our choice. ...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
38, Report:
#72254
Posted Date:
Nov 18 2003
MV Minivacations ripoff Tampa Florida
I have been ripped off by MVI minivacations. THis company is a disgrace as a representative to Americas business practices. I have been pulled through the mud by this company. All I am asking for is honesty, and that has not been given to me. MVI will not do as they promise. The...
Entity
Categories: Travel Agencies
39, Report:
#61185
Posted Date:
Jul 27 2003
MVI Mini vacations ripoff, dishonest, unfair business practices deceptive company Sarasota Florida *UPDATE ..Mini Vacations contacts Rip-off Report to give a full Refund or replacement certificates to any unsatisfied customer..
I was promised a trip to Las Vegas, if I attended the seminar in Houston on a Sunday afternoon, I along with my wife did attend. It was very time consuming, but like others, I said fine because of the incentive of the vacation. I was given a voucher for the free trip, The nightmare ...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
40, Report:
#61106
Posted Date:
Jul 26 2003
MVI Marketing complete ripoff Tampa Florida *UPDATE ..Mini Vacations contacts Rip-off Report to give a full Refund or replacement certificates to any unsatisfied customer..
MVI Marketing; A Division Of Minivacations Inc. Hidden charges, when asked to speak with manager, the cust. serv. rep. hung up on me! Complete ripoff. Tampa Florida .....
I was sold a certificate for a cruise. When I called to arrange cruise, I learned that there were huge additi...
Entity
Categories: Cruises
41, Report:
#57079
Posted Date:
Jul 11 2003
Mini Vacations Inc. deceitful practices to avoid honoring their certificates Tampa Florida
In early February, my wife and I were enticed to attend a timeshare presentation in order to receive a free vacation we had won. Having won a prize with a similar agreement in the past with a company that completely fulfilled its promises, we accepted.
After receiving the vaca...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
42, Report:
#50063
Posted Date:
May 22 2003
MVI Marketing Aka Minivacations MVI Marketing ripoff false promises Tampa Florida
Our certificate #41080 1 A
We were given the free vacation after touring a time share resort. We sent in our postal money order as stated along with our form.
We were told that the dates we selected were not available and was offered the 7 nights of accomodations in the des...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
43, Report:
#39901
Posted Date:
May 10 2003
Mini Vacations Vacation Ripoff How to get your Money back! Tampa Florida *UPDATE ..Mini Vacations contacts Rip-off Report to give full Refund or replacement certificates to any unsatisfied customer.. even when it's not their responsibility Tampa Florida
Like everyone else's report about this company on this website, I was scammed by MVI. I went to a vacation timeshare presentation, mailed in my $100, and was told that none of the dates I requested were available.
I mailed in new requested dates and 4 months later...still no r...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services
44, Report:
#34800
Posted Date:
Nov 11 2002
UNIWAY travel ripoff scam ripoff Tampa Florida
Nov 11, 2002-Please do not send Mini Vacations or Uniway your money!!! My wife and I were almost suckers! But they did not get our money thanks to all of the people who reported this scam and my wife's decision to just say NO!!! Here's our story:
1) We were contacted several tim...
Entity
Categories: Tours & Excursions
45, Report:
#32322
Posted Date:
Oct 11 2002
Professional Savings Network, Global Services, A.K.A. Air & Land ripoff Free Vacation costs $50 per person deceptive company Oklahoma City Oklahoma
I believe since Global Services PSN A.K.A. Professional Savings Network is doing what:
Turn of the Century Adventure, Inc.; Turn of the Century Marketing, Inc.; Travelbridge International, Inc., d/b/a Travelbridge Air, Land, Sea, Ltd.; Travelbridge Partners, Ltd.; Travelbridge of...
Entity
Categories: Travel Services