meridian marketing florida/bahamas cruise vacation package?

[master_wa]

anyone bought a vacation package from them? the deal seems to be

4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS
In Orlando Florida next to Walt Disney World
(Includes Disney Tickets)

Then it’s off to the beach
3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS in sunny Ft. Lauderdale Florida

Next you will depart on your all inclusive
2 NIGHT ROUDTRIP BAHAMAS CRUISE
Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale Florida to Nassan Bahamas
And includes your Cabin, all meals, and entertainment
Excludes casino, alcohols

for $349 us p/p plus $198 is p/p for cruise ship fees (tax, freight i believe etc.)
they also throw in 3 nights hotel in vegas

it's a given theres going to be timeshare selling, but seems like a good deal anyways. Anyone with experience?

[davidsykes]

So...I was one of the idiots that they scammed into buying one of their packages. They had my wife on the phone and they told her that there were only two packages left. She said that she would have to confirm it with her husband. So, they called me together (in order for her not to lose her package). When they finally had me on the phone, the lady on the other end let my wife sell me the package. Finally, when I had given rough consent (asking and being assured that there were no catches), the lady got rid of my wife and put me through to another gentleman who was supposed to finish the deal with me. (incidentally, when my wife called back in a few hours, pretending to be someone else, they said that they had 3 packages remaining. when I called back another hour after that, they had one package left. I told them it was too bad because my friend needed 2 packages. Immediately a second package appeared- as if by magic).

When I got through to the other guy (or perhaps I should refer to him as con artist), I proceeded to give him my credit card information. He then read off a series of conditions and asked if I was alright with that. I (feeling quite stunned at the time) said..."sure." I don't even know why I did it...I think it was because my wife really wanted a vacation and she wasn't around to consult with me when the conditions were finally given us.

Needless to say, I felt terrible about accepting this scam. I did a little research, and it turns out that I wasn't the only one who'd fallen victim to this high pressure marketing scam. And, lo and behold, in their wisdom, the State of Florida has enacted a law against just this type of "verbal contract." Apparently, you have 30 days from the date of purchase of the contract or 30 days from the date of receipt of their "package," to cancel your package. Even if they say that you've waived your rights by verbally acknowledging (and they conveniently have it on tape for "consumer protection") that the tickets are non-refundable, YOU HAVEN'T WAIVED YOUR RIGHTS. So, here's the process to follow in order to get a refund from these fraudsters.
boakes.org (http://boakes.org/amerivacation-cancel/comment-page-17/#comments)

I am in currently going through the process listed on that webpage. That bilking company also goes by the name: the travel center. As far as I can tell, they are based out of Florida. I called them and they told me: "We have never given a refund, and we never will."

My plan of action is to complain to anyone that will listen- the better business bureau, and the florida gov't. Anyone have any other ideas?

Bottom line: avoid these hard selling con-artists at all costs. They are devious, manipulative, and just plain rude. Also, they lie as easily as they breath.

[fireguy9]

So...I was one of the idiots that they scammed into buying one of their packages. They had my wife on the phone and they told her that there were only two packages left. She said that she would have to confirm it with her husband. So, they called me together (in order for her not to lose her package). When they finally had me on the phone, the lady on the other end let my wife sell me the package. Finally, when I had given rough consent (asking and being assured that there were no catches), the lady got rid of my wife and put me through to another gentleman who was supposed to finish the deal with me. (incidentally, when my wife called back in a few hours, pretending to be someone else, they said that they had 3 packages remaining. when I called back another hour after that, they had one package left. I told them it was too bad because my friend needed 2 packages. Immediately a second package appeared- as if by magic).

When I got through to the other guy (or perhaps I should refer to him as con artist), I proceeded to give him my credit card information. He then read off a series of conditions and asked if I was alright with that. I (feeling quite stunned at the time) said..."sure." I don't even know why I did it...I think it was because my wife really wanted a vacation and she wasn't around to consult with me when the conditions were finally given us.

Needless to say, I felt terrible about accepting this scam. I did a little research, and it turns out that I wasn't the only one who'd fallen victim to this high pressure marketing scam. And, lo and behold, in their wisdom, the State of Florida has enacted a law against just this type of "verbal contract." Apparently, you have 30 days from the date of purchase of the contract or 30 days from the date of receipt of their "package," to cancel your package. Even if they say that you've waived your rights by verbally acknowledging (and they conveniently have it on tape for "consumer protection") that the tickets are non-refundable, YOU HAVEN'T WAIVED YOUR RIGHTS. So, here's the process to follow in order to get a refund from these fraudsters.
boakes.org (http://boakes.org/amerivacation-cancel/comment-page-17/#comments)

I am in currently going through the process listed on that webpage. That bilking company also goes by the name: the travel center. As far as I can tell, they are based out of Florida. I called them and they told me: "We have never given a refund, and we never will."

My plan of action is to complain to anyone that will listen- the better business bureau, and the florida gov't. Anyone have any other ideas?

Bottom line: avoid these hard selling con-artists at all costs. They are devious, manipulative, and just plain rude. Also, they lie as easily as they breath.


What is the scam??? I have been on dozens of similar offers and never a issue except for the sales presentation you must attend at each location.

I will be going again on one of these in 08 in Orlando

[thepersianguy]

digging up this old thread. my dad bought one of these packages, and i'm in desperate need of a vacation. is this deal legit? (i'm assuming theres the time share presentation but w/e i'll go and then decline to buy them)
has anyone ever had any experiences with them?

[EGee6]

digging up this old thread. my dad bought one of these packages, and i'm in desperate need of a vacation. is this deal legit? (i'm assuming theres the time share presentation but w/e i'll go and then decline to buy them)
has anyone ever had any experiences with them?

Are you blind?

Read the second post

Tell your dad to have fun on his scammed trip :lol::lol::lol:

[thepersianguy]

Are you blind?

Read the second post

Tell your dad to have fun on his scammed trip :lol::lol::lol:

no, are you blind?
the third poster said that he had no problems with these packages in response to the second post. why would you even bother replying on the thread if your not gona help.

[cherbear97]

We did this trip awhile agao...We got hotel in florida Ft lauderdale for 2 nites, then off to boat and over to bahammas for 3 nites then back to Orlando for 3 nites(this involved a timeshare no issues said no move ahead) then after that we drove home..Still had cancun to use, las vegas and one other. So good choice for us worked out with no isses.