Go Relax Travel
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Category: Travel
Contact Information Florida, United States
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Go Relax Travel Reviews
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BrittneyCuriel
July 15, 2009
FRAUD/SCAM
This company is a rip off. They offer a so called free trip that you win off a radio station. Cost my mother in law 355 dollars. Cost my husband and I 70 dollars. We spent several hours on the phone with this agency trying to work something out. We scheduled leave off at work to go on this vacation/trip. Here it is 2days before our vacation time and still no trip. We have been dealing with them since April 30th and its June 15th. They are very rude and play games because they speak both spanish and english. They only spoke spanish with me and i do not know any spanish and when i finally got to someone that could speak english she hung up on me. My attorney has contacted them and I even wrote a letter to the CEO of the company. Still no reply not even an apology for how customer service has treated us. DO NOT USE GO RELAX TRAVEL. They are a FRAUD and a SCAM.
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Gilberto González Rosado
July 4, 2009
Trip Vacation all include.
During a radio contest my wife called to answer a simple question, at the end of this phone call, she was the winner of all include vacation to Orlando FL in a Quality Standard hotel room, with all tickets include too.
Also a 3 days and 2 nigths in a Quality hotel at Cancún Mex. all include. But the dream was converted in a nigthmare.
They charged to my credit card an unauthorizyed extra charge for the second trip. And when I deciyed to reclaim, they began to ignor me like nothing. Also they change the destinations without notifyed me.
This is not a travel agency that nobody may trust. They play with the peoples minds and do not have any respect with anyone. I became a victim and I do not want anybody else to be too.
My respects for those who got traped like me, sincerely Gilberto.
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Amy Pagan
June 1, 2009
Fraud
Wow...what a rip off...I feel radio stations should also be accountable...I won a so call trip and because of medical issues and a pending law suite, I was not able to travel. I even paid over $500.00 hidden fee. When I called to see if I could book my reservation, I was told it had expired and would not get a refund...SHAME ON YOU...No accomodation or offers were given...If I complain it becomes work, and my time is money...again, SHAME ON YOU GO RELAX TRAVEL.
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Soni Jimenez
March 24, 2009
Scam/ Fraudulent behavior
On 3/6/09, My mom called and said she and my father were listening to the radio. He called in, answered question and was told he won 2 trips. My mom spoke to the person at the travel agency and was told all she had to pay was the tax and shipping. She called me and it was very hard for me to believe, but she said she was told that this was all inclusive and she would get hotel, air fare, transportation, free meals, etc. I was very surprised but skeptical because it seemed too good to be true- especially since she had to give her credit card info. I asked for the number so I could call and find out more about it. I called and left a message at the number she gave me. She then called me and told me her credit card did not go through and that the agency would be calling me to get my credit card info. I told her that I would have to make sure this was really legitimate before I gave my credit card information to anyone.
I spoke to an Andrea Pachecko who stated she was the manager and she told me more about the package. I then spoke to an Elena Velez -who I spoke to in much more detail. I wrote everything down that she told me. I was told that the trip to Las Vegas included- Air Fare for 4 people, Hotel from a choice of 10 hotels we wanted to stay at for up to 4 people for 4 days and 3 nights. I was told we would also get transportation, breakfast, tickets to the casino, and tickets to a wax museum. I wrote this all down as she was telling it to me. She also told me that we would be getting air fare for 4 people, hotel stay at the Gran Melia resort for 3 days and 2 nights along with transportation and a free meal. She said that these trips were good for 18 months and that any 4 people could go on either trip. I went over every thing she said with her MAKING SURE that airfare was included for 4 people on both trips and she ASSURED me that it was. She told me that she would record our conversation and I said it was fine. I gave her my credit card information after I went over the whole package again and she reassured me that everything that I said was indeed included.
Today on 3/12 my mother received, in the mail, a description of the travel description that she was to sign and return in 48 hours. She signed it, took it to an Amscott and faxed it. She then came over to my house and showed it to me. I was concerned when I looked at the description and saw that transportation nor air fare was listed on the sheet. I immediately called and was placed on the phone with Mayra. She told me that air fare was not a part of the package. I told her that I had spoken to Elena Velez who ASSURED me that air fare was included. Mayra quickly told me that she had my mother on tape that she could replay for me and that she was explained everything. She played the tape for me. Some one named Juan Pablo spoke so super fast and explained the details of the trip to my mother. No, I did not hear him mention air fare, but really, I didn't hear too much of what he said anyway. I then told Mayra- that It didn't matter what Juan Pablo told my mother. Her credit card did not go through. It was my card that they used and I got the clarifications on it before I allowed them to run my card. I said that Elena Velez said she was going to tape our conversation. I told her to please play the tape and that she would hear all that I was promised. After leaving me on hold for 10 minutes, Mayra got back on the line and told me that all they got on tape was my credit card info. She told me that there was no manager in the office and asked if I could please write a letter so upper management could be made aware and do an investigation on this.
How funny that my mothers whole conversation was taped but mine was not. I am extremely angry about this situation. I was Blatantly lied to about what I was receiving for my money. My family was lead to believe that they won these fabulous, all inclusive trips and it was nothing but a scam. Everyone knows that the most expensive part would be air fare, which is why I really made sure about that being included along with the transportation. I can't believe that your company could be so unscrupulous to prey on people that think that they are winning something.
I spoke to a Carmen Velez (GM) who immediately tried to tell me that since my mother agreed to the terms that she didn't have to speak to me and she was doing so as a courtesy. I told her that since they took my money- they made me a customer too. I explained that before I let anyone have my cc# I made sure I was explained the details. She went on to tell me that it was only my side of the story and that she is sure her employee had a different side to tell. I couldn't believe the lack of customer service. Right off the bat she went into defensive mode instead of trying to help the issue. She also said to me, " Lets be real here, You actually think you would get 2 trips with air fare for that kind of money?" I told her, " I am a pretty smart woman, I made sure of what I was getting for my money- I was reassured by Elena that I was indeed getting the tickets included- so yes- i believed her." After much arguing and waiting on hold, I was told to send her an email about my dispute and I would get my money back.
This company makes a business of misleading their customers and blatantly lying to them. If you were to Google them ( which I did too late) you would find countless complaints against them. Not enough people take the action against them that are needed. They prey on the Hispanic Communities, some of which may not know where to turn to complain or how to get their money back. The radio stations also have a hand in this. They know that these ads are misleading, the ads make it seem like it is a radio promotion- Be the next caller that can answer this question correctly and you can get a free trip. Then, when you call- they have the stations music playing very loudly to further trick you into thinking that you are dealing with the station. They record you agreeing to the terms, and they speak super fast so you don't get everything that they are saying. They say that the trip is free- all you have to do is pay the taxes - That is tax fraud! How can you pay taxes on a gift??
I complained to the BBB about them. I did get a refund back eventually- after a few phone calls and emails, but that was not my main issue, my main concern was the blatant lying and rudeness. Then- the manager had the AUDACITY to call me back after hearing from the BBB and argue with me about the fact that I complained to the BBB! She was mad because I made her company look bad and told me that it was just my OPINION that I was lied to. WHATTT?? I couldn't believe the nerve of her to call me and harass me! She was arguing and not allowing me to get a word in edgewise and I was so furious that I started to blow my top at her and ask her how dare she call me at my home to wag her finger at me when her company is so fraudulent. I screamed some expletives and hung up on her. People- if you want to actually get somewhere with this company threaten to call the BBB on them! And follow through!
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Jerry
February 28, 2009
Fraud and scam
My wife entered a 'contest' on a Latino radio station. They said if you name the singer you 'win' a vacation for 4 people to the Bahamas, Puerto Rico or other exotic locations. She called, named the singer and the station said she 'won'. Later Go Relax Travel called and said she had 'won' but needed to pay $383.99 to 'reserve' the trip. They said don't worry you will have 48 hours after we send you the package to cancel if you don't like it. When we got the package on 1/28/9 we found out it did not include airfare, taxes and food plus we had to sit through a 90 minute presentation on 'the benefits of vacation ownership'. We really didn't know what she had 'won' and were going to have pay almost $3000 to go to the Bahamas.
As a result my wife canceled the next day on 1/29/9 (within 24 hours) and sent Go Relax Travel a cancellation notice. It's now 2/26/9 and we have made approximated 16 calls to Go Relax travel and they will not return our money.
If you check them out on the internet (she should have done this first but she trusted the radio station) you will find nothing but negative things about this company. The Florida Better Business Bureau rates them a D+. They have had 34 complaints in the last 12 months. There are numerous negative stories on the internet about his company. Check out their web page at www.gorelaxtravel.com. They have and official looking seal that read's "Florida Bureau of Travel and Tourism, United States of America". If you Google this name you will find there is no organization by this name in Florida. This company is nothing more than a scam and rip off from start to finish and the people there should be in jail.
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abel
February 5, 2009
no refun
They said i could cancelled, to fax them in written cancellation. time pass by then said never receive it, to fax them again and then never did cancelled. they put me on hold for ever. Finally, said it was too late to cancelled. They have no paper signed by me. Mail to wrong address information. They have me under a different name but sure got my credit card . Gave me wrong numbers, names of people and just let me hold on withouth explanation.
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patrick regan
January 27, 2009
so called free vacation
My wife and I won a so called free vacaction on the radio, to Punta Cana with a bonus trip to 1 of five other destinations after agreeing to pay $315.00 for a fee .They sent us the travel info., informing us that we have to go on promotional timeshare tour.After reading this, I contacted there office to explain that we were not interested in any promotion, and would like a refund.Conviently it was past the seven day refund time.We were told by an employee of go relax that we would not have to take the promotional tour and there would be no additional fees.We waited until after our second child was born, so we could take some time off and maybe go relax.When we called for reservations we were put on hold time after time, finally speaking to someone we were told about addionational cost totaling close to $400.Some free vacation .This company decieves the public through public radio.Them and the radio station should be reprimanded.After totaling the cost of airfare it was to costly .Now were out $315.00 .This is how this company makes its profit, on bait and swich tactics.
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Lee
December 10, 2008
Buyer beware
Deceptive marketing practices. This Merchant deceives the public through a so-called 'Vacation give-away', You respond to a question posted by the announcer which states that if you are one of the first 10 callers, you win a trip to Gran Melia Resort in Puerto Rico. The 'so called' vacation give away costs me $315.00 dollars and is loaded with fees and reservation fees. total cost would exceed 400.00. for 3 days.
In addition to this I was not made aware that there was a TIMESHARE previewing requirement before you qualify for the the 'so-called' vacation package. When I asked for a refund they refused. It is a sad day in America when a company needs to deceive the public to make a profit.
Buyer Beware!!!
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