Showing posts with label Coastal Scam Vacations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coastal Scam Vacations. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Coastal Vacations / Coastal Travel mentioned on Popular Travel Website

I recently ran into this article from www.zmetraveldotcom one of my favorite travel websites.

Ok, so you’ve found a great travel package, dealing everything from transportation to lodging to food to travel guides, at a unbelievable low cost. Well lucky you, but before you blindly follow into the deal, consider that some things are too good to be true, or as i like to call them: scams!

PAY NOW, TRAVEL LATER …

Usually, scam agent won’t give you full and complete information, regarding your travel plan, in writing until after you’ve given them a credit card number, certified check or money order. Once you do get further information, there will be restrictions and conditions which may make it more expensive, or even impossible, to take your trip. You can see a mock scam site by the Federal Trade Commission here.

While getting a refund is sometimes possible, it’s better to avoid paying anything in the first place. While there is the remote chance that you might miss a legitimate deal, chances are you will save yourself time and money in the long run.

To help avoid being a victim of a travel scam, the American Society of Travel Agents provides the following suggestions when evaluating travel offers:

» Be extremely skeptical about postcard and phone solicitations which say you’ve been selected to receive a fabulous vacation;

» You should receive complete details in writing about any trip prior to payment. These details should include the total price; cancellation and change penalties, if any; and specific information about all components of the package;

» If you insist on calling a 900 number in response to a travel solicitation, understand the charges and know the risks;

» Walk away from high pressure sales presentations which don’t allow you time to evaluate the offer, or which require that you disclose your income;

» Be suspicious of companies which require that you wait at least 60 days to take your trip.

If you’re reading this and think you’ve been scammed, contact your local Better Business Bureau, your local or state Consumer Affairs Office ASAP, state attorney general’s office, or e-mail ASTA’s Consumer Affairs Department at consumeraffairs@astahq.com for information and assistance.

Coastal Vacations a Scam? Facts About Coastal Vacations

With so many things being said about Coastal Vacations, its travel packages, and its business opportunity, people on the Internet could get confused about what Coastal Vacations really is and if it really is a legitimate home based business and travel package.

First of all, Coastal Vacations is an association of entrepreneurs that have purchased a travel package at any of the three levels available and market these same packages at wholesale prices or as a business opportunity.

Below is a list of questions people are wondering about Coastal Vacations:

How do I know this isn’t a scam and shut down tomorrow?

All of the companies that are represented in this package are some of the most respected and ethical companies in the vacation and travel industry including Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Wyndham, Quest Cards, Alamo Car Rental, Access, etc.

How is it possible for Coastal Vacations to sell so many valuable vacations for such a low price?

First you have to understand how the Vacation & Travel Industry works. The price of a resort stay, cruise, or an airline ticket depends entirely upon projected capacities and vacancy rates.So it is to their advantage to have full rooms. This is why they let Coastal’s vendors give away these free vacations and cruises- to fill out the rooms, and of course, they know these people will spend money in other areas even if they get a free room.

SPORTS TRAVEL PACKAGES

Often you will find advertisements for travel packages to major sporting events, like the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500 or the World Series. Due to the limited time window, in which sporting events are held (same goes for any scheduled large event like concerts, festivals, conference), people will often look for fast and cheap ways of getting there, the thought of scams never cross their minds. Many of these offers are legitimate, but there have been instances in the past where consumers have been scammed by unscrupulous vendors who never had tickets to the event.


“Every year, we hear reports of sports fans whose travel plans were ruined by a questionable organization with an offer that sounded too good to be true,” said ASTA President and CEO Cheryl Hudak, CTC. “A good travel agent knows which questions to ask and what to look for in a legitimate sports travel package. Many people aren’t aware, for instance, that under the U.S. government’s ‘Truth in Ticketing’ rules, a tour operator advertising a Super Bowl travel package that includes a flight and game tickets must have the game tickets in hand or have a written contract for the tickets before they can even advertise.”

Before you buy a sports travel package, be sure to carefully read the tour brochure and any other solicitation material and pay by credit card, where possible, so you can be protected under federal fair credit practice laws.

AGENT CREDENTIALS FROM ‘CARD MILLS‘

Beware of offers from companies that sell questionable travel agent credentials. Consumers may be led to believe that such cards allow them to travel at free or reduced rates.

Organizations making these offers are known throughout the travel industry as “card mills” because they routinely offer credentials by the thousands in the form of an identification card that is sold for a significant fee. In turn, these cards would presumably be accepted by every segment of the travel industry. Many suppliers of travel, however, do not accept them.


Pretty good article from the guys at ZMETravel.

Good Work Guys
Stacy O'Quinn
888-348-0180

Sunday, October 21, 2007

6 Figures, Coastal Vacations, DFI, Stacy O'Quinn and YOU???

ARE you, here and wandering the purpose of the 6 Figure Income Club? Is it possible for you to be a member of the 6 Figure Income club? How does the the relationship between DFI, Coastal Vacations and the 6 Figure income club connect? If you are not in DFI or Coastal Vacations do you fit in and can you be a member?

The answer is simple! What would a 6 figure income do for you? If it would help you accomplish what ever it is that you want out of life. If it would help you reach your goals, regardless of how big or small. If you already make a 6 figure income do you want to retain it? If you answered yes that you have a desire to create and or maintain a 6 figure income then you qualify to be a member. Join the 6 figure income club now. Just enter your email.

How does Coastal Vacations, Decide Freedom International, Stacy O'Quinn and Dani Johnson all connect. Does any of it eliminate you from being a member. The short answer is NO it does not. If you still have the desire for success. Stacy, first created the idea of the 6 figure income club when he proclaimed he would "Make 6 FIGURES IN '06." He did just that! It was his first year that he created a 6 figure income.

One of the first things that Stacy realized then which is a pretty common belief among smart people is that. You become who you hang out with. Hence, a Six Figure INCOME Club call was started. A community where birds of a feather could flock together. This call has adjusted and been shaped over the years. TODAY it still exist. Today Stacy does these calls for his personal team. If you are a member of Stacy's Coastal Vacations team then you will have access to these intimate 6 Figure Income Club calls in real time. You will be able to interact on those calls live. Stacy is a dedicated member of Decide Freedom International which is a support and marketing arm of Coastal Vacations. He also follows Dani Johnson's coaching, teaching and business advice. One of the first things, that he as well as other successful business owners learned is you have to follow a simply path to succeed.

So what if I'm not a member of Coastal Vacations or DFI can I still be part of the 6 Figure Income Club? Yes you can. That is the purpose of this blog. To increase the size of the flock. Remember birds of a feather ______ together. Stacy will post some of the 6 Figure Income Calls here for all to listen to. On this blog you will hear about Coastal Vacations, Decide Freedom International and Dani Johnson. This is not the only path to success. It is currently the path that Stacy is running on and the one that gave him the confidence to create this community. You are invited to Join us. Regardless of your background. Our desire is the only thing that determines if we are equal here. Be a member of our community on this blog. Post your comments as you have them. Leave your tips, advice that works and testimonies here.

It does not matter what company you are in! When you hear DFI, or Coastal Vacations let it simply be an example for what ever path you are running on. Your experience can benefit all of us no matter your background. As long as we are all running in the same direction. This is not a forum that is meant for recruiting you into a particular business. If your path is working do not change it! It will only slow your progress, attempting to "learn" the specific details of another path.

Join the 6 Figure Income Club today. Together our experience is a valuable resource, with it we can bless each other. With a vision like this who can stand in our way? Together we can overcome. Together we can achieve more. Together success is in our grasp. Join us by entering your email and be part of our team and community. Leave a comment and let us know who you are!


To Reach Stacy O'Quinn,
888-572-8842

Friday, October 19, 2007

DFI, Coastal Vacations, Dani Johnson and the 6 Figure Income Club

You will succeed.... IF you do not give up. You can make a six figure income in Coastal Vacations. You add our marketing system Decide Freedom International add Dani Johnson's training with a little bit of effort and desire, it is possible to literally stumble upon a 6 figure income. We are a team within DFI, with laser beam focus. Founded by Stacy O'Quinn he understood what it took to be ultra successful.

First, you have to have a clear simple path to follow. Then you have to surround yourself with other people that have the same drive for success. Put in that situation and environment it is very difficult to fail!

We have a couple of questions for you...

1. Are you 100% completely satisfied with where you are right now?

2. If you could not fail, what would you do?

3. Would a 100,000 dollars help you accomplish that?

4. Are you willing to work for it?

If YOU, answered... YES... Join us NOW!


Talk soon,
Stacy O'Quinn
888-572-8842