HIGH PRESSURE, FRAUDULENT MEMBERSHIP SALES: HSI is raping innocent tourists on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico with their "Taste of Paradise" package. Key points tourists at Grand Mayan Riviera Maya & Mayan Palace should know: 1. Free breakfast and 1 hour tour of hotel is a scam to lure you into a day-long sales event. They will frankly lie to you to coerce you to sign. If you do decide to go, DO NOT TAKE YOUR CREDIT CARD because it will be swipe at some point. 2. HSI sales agents will arrive to harrass you after... read full review »

I placed a trial order for ACAI BERRY CLEANSE on Sept 12, 2010 but was shipped SUPER CLEANSE INSTEAD 1 Immediately they shipped another order for $87.47, Sept. 17, 2010 and charged my credit card without my knowledge. There was nothing in the in the order form that I saw that said it would be sent automatically. I spoke with one woman that I could not understand. I demanded that I speak with the supervisor, it took some effort, but finally was able to speak with Wendy--That was equally unsatisfying. Wendy finally said she would e-mail... read full review »

I have been a member with the Villa Group for over 8 years and my parents even own this property. I recently made an upgrade and was not happy with the way it was sold. I contacted the resort and even spoke to the sales manager regarding my recent purchase. The reps at the resort were compassionate and took my claim very serious. Needless to say, I was offered a great solution and I am still a very happy member with the Villa Group. thank you, Mike Monarque read full review »

I bought a case of the Red Grapefruit. Best before date is Feb 27/12. I have had them before and they tasted fine. The taste in the juice is off, almost metallic. I've never tasted that before. My email address is [email protected] April Pilgrim read full review »

no puedo descargar el programa que compre solicito me enbien descarga grasias por su atencion read full review »

This cosmetic dentist operates just across the border from San Diego, in the Rio district of Tijuana. He misrepresented his services in our interview for a complete cosmetic makeover. He promised the lab-work would be done by a very good lab in San Diego, and he would be using Captek brand crowns. He didn't realize I speak Spanish, and I came to find out the lab-work was done in Tijuana. He actually had a very limited selection of colors, only twelve. After all my original teeth were filed down, he pulled out one color and strongly... read full review »

I too purchased timeshare weeks and was given over 250 extra weeks to "rent" by this fraudulent company. I am embarrassed to say I did this, because there were red flags waving all around me, mentally, as I succumbed to their high pressure antics. I still have a 14k Bank of America debt I am responsible for. I tried to cancel through american express, but upon their inquiry, they stated that Krystal showed them I had signed paperwork and I was responsible. Now I am trying to find some way to recover even a small amount of the money. At... read full review »

The all inclusive rate at the Melia Vacation club is offered at a discounted rate from the standard hotel rate at $98.00 when in fact the standard rate for any hotel guest is $71 to $81 depending on the room selection. Thus the MVC members pay 25 to 30% more than any hotel gest in violationof the contract terms. read full review »

Date: June 19, 2010 On June 18th while on my way to the Houston Airport my wife and I were robbed, the single bag that was stolen contained my passports and about $8, 500.00 of other items. After finding out that I was not able to travel to Mexico without a passport I determined that I could obtain new passports in one day but it could not be done until the following Monday which meant I could not travel to Mexico until Tuesday June 22nd. I contacted my travel representative and explained my situation, he spoke to each of his contact... read full review »

Hello, I am looking for somebody in Puerto Vallarta to help me find out if Grand Miramar is still in operation. My husband and I purchased a timeshare membership from them in May this year. After coming back home we found the contract was completely different from what we were presented at the time of the purchase. We then canceled in writing within the 5 days allowed by Mexican law. We are entitled to full refund within 15 days of Grand Miramar receiving the notification, which would have been on June 11. Here we are 3 months later and we are... read full review »

Anyone attending a presentation or who may have bought at the Mayan in Los Cabos should read this. On your presentation, one of the tricks they play is with the timeshare you currently own. You will hear in the presentation the they have this association with a company in Seattle, WA call the Equity Exchange Company. They will say that they will fax a request for the equity quote of your timeshare to this company. Then, if your property qualifies, they will give you that value towards buying their timeshare. First of all, you should know... read full review »

My name is Krystal Verdun with Project KIVC and I have been studying the indigenous communities in Mexico and the Maldives for almost 15 years. During that time I witnessed the local indigenous communities being taken advantage of by the hotel industries with false lies and deceptions. I decided to start Krystal's KIVC - Complaints about the hotel industry and vacationers. If you have been to a tropical destination, chances are the place you visited was once a fishing village with grass huts. It's now filled with multi-million... read full review »

Sirs: Hi, We have a complaint to AMAZON and PLEXSUPPLY. according to ivoice no. 102-1641833-0482648, we bought 30 O Sony O - Video- DVC Mini Digital - 60 Minute - Excellence With Chip - 6mm, but we received 30 DVM60PRR, this error has my client very upset and it will cost me double the charge of import the tapes, I need you to ship the right tapes as soon as posible, and tell me how to return the wrong tapes without it costs me. The link for this purchase... read full review »

I bought a washer/dryer (stack up) at Sears in Leon Plaza, Guanajuato, Mexico on 6/26/10. When they delivered it it was the wrong one (smaller capacity). The manager of appliances agreed to send me another one with the capacity that I paid for and told me that that new one was more expensive, but he will let me have it for the same price. When I got the new washer/dryer I noticed in the receipt he send me with the delivery people, that the new was cheaper than the one I bought first. The installation was free, but when they came to install it... read full review »

I am trying to help as many as possible, I know that attending a timeshare presentation would be a deception for all of you. It's why I am bringing an informative web site that I created to prevent, warn, let aware of the unethical and deceptive sales tactics that some promoters are using to increase Pueblo Bonito sales. If you want an advise, I would recommend you to see the information I gathered, this information may help you to avoid a mistake by investing your money with Pueblo Bonito. Follow it http://www.pueblobonitosunsetbeach.tk read full review »

This used to be a wonderful luxury hotel; we had gone there for years and my husband had great memories of it when he was growing up. Ever since the Fairmont got their little greedy hands on it, it has turned to mush. We booked rooms paying $250/night; we arrived and the room was rundown and toilet didn't work. We asked to transfer to better room so they charged us $150/extra for 2 nights to get an upgrade. The room was better, more modern, but completely neglected, there are holes around all the lightswitches; it took me literally 10... read full review »

My Wife and I take one Vacation a year. This year we decided to go to our friends wedding in Cancun/Isla Mujeres and stay at the Privilege Aluxes Hotels, which was a very bad mistake. Before I go on, I would like to state that I have contacted this outfit by e-mail and phone, but they could care less to reply. We went with a whole group of friends and family to the Privelege Aluxes Hotel in Cancun/Isla Mujeres, and the majority of our group got violently ill with very high fever uncontrolable shaking and coughing from a bacteria they... read full review »

To make a long-tedious story short, we were "rooked" into buying a 19, 500 timeshare ( points) with the promise that they ( the agent) could take our points and "sell" them or "rent out units" for us every year and our investment would be paid for in five years. WE paid for the entire thing by our personal credit card. When we returned home, we tried to cancel, but could not. We have fought them for over a year. and they cancelled our timeshre for "non-paymment" 10 months later. So now we have no timeshare and... read full review »

On Dec. 27 we were in Mazatlan, Mexico and really having a great time with our family. The shuttle picked us up at the airport and provided transportation back to our hotel at the El Cid Beach and Marina Yacht Club. They offered us some gifts and a ride back to the airport if we would listen to a timeshare presentation. We were there on a timeshare stay with Wyndham and have been very pleased with the resorts we have stayed in though them. We at first said that we weren´t interested and the just kept making it sound better and better so... read full review »

I feel I´m being ignored by this company since the day I signed my timeshare contract. I signed this contract on June 16th, later on that day i decided to cancel, after thinking about it I made my mind that is was not a wise investment at this time. The next day i tried to call to the Sales and Contract dept. and left a voice message to request assistance to know the appropriate actions needed to cancel the contract. By law, I have the right to request the cancellation within a 5 days rescission period, this is stated as a... read full review »

Recently, my husband and I went to Mazatlan, Mexico and went to a timeshare presentation at Residence Club La Jolla and got misled into purchasing a timeshare. We purchased the timeshare on a Sunday, 2010 and we went to the Mexican Consumer Protection Agency, Profeco, on Tuesday, 2010 to cancel the order (under Mexican law we have a 5 day right of rescission). We had the official certified letters sent to cancel and we have copies to prove this point. We also went to the American Consulate and got advice from them. I was also advised by... read full review »

Sold a ring as a Tanzanite when it was Zincona . read full review »

No Complaints from Guests of Puerto Vallareta's Mondavi Resort Spa and Wellness Center One word sums it up: SPECTACULAR. We traveled all over the world, and this was the best vacation EVER. Mondavi Resort by QDM is amazing, the food is superb, and the service unsurpassed. We felt like family immediately and we were treated like royalty. Beth, the warmth, humor and graciousness of your staff made this trip so special and memorable, and you? Are fabulous - we love you! Thank you soooo much for making the most important day of our... read full review »

I have been studying the impact hotel chains have on the indigenous cultures of the world following development in isolated regions. It is from my years of study that I am able to speak as an expert in the field of resort developments and their impact on the indigenous cultures in the various regions of development. I started a project to help bring light to this sad story of white-washing, annihilation of cultures for the comfort level of the tourists, and overall ecological damage. The project title is Keep International Vacation... read full review »

I'm posting this on behalf of my sister-in-law who just returned from a season in Puerto Vallarta, and has a horror story which could be a useful warning as to what is going on in the beautiful resort town. My sister-in-law has been staying for years in Puerto Vallarta and rented apartments for the few months she would be there. The winter of 2008/09 she decided to look into longer-term housing, and found an ad in the Mano-a-mano for a real estate agent to take care of finding her a place: Carlos Mondavi. Mondavi claimed to be a... read full review »

Dear Sir or Madam: My husband and I were on our honeymoon on a cruise ship through Royal Caribbean called the “Grandeur of the Seas”. The last port we stopped in was Cozumel, MX. I have purchased jewelry out of the country before a few years ago in Puerto Vallarta, MX and the jewelry was genuine, and not fake. My husband and I purchased rings from NOVIA DEL MAR (they sold jewelry & souvenirs). We were told my husband’s ring was “white gold” and could be resized. I was told my ring was “yellow gold and... read full review »

MÉXICO, DISTRITO FEDERAL A 30 DE MAYO DE 2010. A QUIEN Folio: MI NICK ES BRENDA Y VIVO EN LA CIUDAD DE MEXICO, DF Y ENCARECIDAMENTE QUE LEAN MI CASO QUE Quisiera ES MARZO DE 2010 comenzo Y MAYO DE CONCLUYO EN 2010. CUIDADO PARA QUE SE ANDEN CON Y NO CAIGAN EN LAS NI CHANTAJES sentimentales ESTUPIDECES QUE COMETAN hice YO POR AMOR, POR QUERER CREER EN ALGUIEN, Y POR AHORA HASTA SIEMPRE HABIA pués Sonadora TENIDO EXPERIENCIAS POR INTERNET Y BELLAS ME Sucedió A MI, AMI! ! LA MUJER MAS CUIDADOSA Y SELECTIVA EN... read full review »

My daughter needed extensive dental work that included a number of crowns, extractions, root canals, as well as fillings. To have it fixed in Pennsylvania where we live our first quote was from $10, 000 to $15, 000. Our second quote was $8, 000. My husband and I are a young couple with two children, with house payments and medical bills we did not have that type of money laying around. We were very concerned to get my daughter April's teeth still fixed so we began exploring options that were cheaper. I began searching online and... read full review »

TWO MONTHS AGO!! i made a withdraw and i havent seen the money!!! My Bank (woldwide and respected bank HSBC) and PKR throws the fault to each other... but the bank tells me why dont they give a proof of deposit and "THEY CANT GIVE IT" just like that... Also i ask a pkr shop order AND HAVENT SEEN IT THEY ARE EXCELENT TO CHARGE THE MONEY FOR THE CARDS, BUT AT THE TIME TO PAY!! THEY GIVE SCUSES AND SPINS TO EXPLINATIONS... I DONT TRUST THEM ANYMORE!!! I THINK THIS IS A FRAUD!!! PLEASEEEEEEEEE DONT PUT MONEY IN THERE!!! CAN ANYBODY STOP THEM! read full review »

El Cid Vacations Club Fraud I am very frustrated because the way El Cid has treated my husband and me; we bought a timeshare with them. Our sales person was a man named Rui Veloso I don't know if it's his real name because of all the lies he told us. Maybe his name is also untrue as everything he presented to us when selling us this membership that is worth nothing. Has no resale value and have lied to hundreds of people. I know this by reading countless of complaints against this company on the internet. I warn all the... read full review »

I take my employees on company trips and I was scammed into buying a program with El Cid in Mazatlan, Mexico a few years ago. Here's my story... I had already ordered a package from Carnival Vacation Rewards. I have used that program to take 20+ of my employees on two cruises. No problems with them... ever. When I was in Mazatlan, however, I was approached by a shyster salesman for them, and I told him about taking my emloyees on trips. He told me I got ripped off with Carnival, and proceeded to tell me (us really. My wife, and... read full review »

This company is a fraud, they just want to get your money! This started with a phone call I received from this marketing company couple months ago, and now they are still calling me trying to get money from me for their travel package... They claimed that I won a trip for four (two adults and two kids) in Cancun Mexico, but later they told me that I still needed to pay them a "small" amount of money in order to get the deal. The deal is worth 6000 usd dollars, and I only need to pay them 450 usd upfront, and some... read full review »

I had paid to have lap band placed. Planned for out of state in mexico related to costs. $30, 000 here and $6, 000 there. Any ways the first time I had the procedure the band slipped the very next day and had to have removed. Several thousands of dollars to have removed. THEN they promise to redo the lap band related to the slippage, so went back and immediately after the procedure it slipped. They refused to remove the band unless I paid cash. I couldn't even keep down my own salivia. DO NOT GO TO MEXICO OR HAVE Dr. Sergio Verboonen PLACE A LAP BAND!!! Sheri Doble or AKA Sheri Burke schedules for this poor doctor read full review »

I DON'T WANT TO RECEIVE ANYMORE THE PRODUCTS ENERGY SLIM THE INVOICE ID IS 55335293 I DON'T WANT TO RECEIVE ANYMORE THE PRODUCTS OFFICIAL CLEANSE THE INVOICE ID IS 55335066 dO NOT SEND THE PRODUCTS ANY MORE. I want to cancel them read full review »

Hi ...Sierra approached me in January to sell my Sandos Timeshare...it took a little while but I was paid out of escrow this last Mon. I had a one bedroom...they gave me 16, 000 which I thought was a pretty good price. I have a friend from Calif...he sold his Velas to Sierra and has been paid. Not sure about the other stuff here, but my experience was okay...took a little longer than they said..Diane read full review »

The staff at this hotel sold me a vacation package for $2000. When I returned home and contacted the second-party agency offering the travel services, ICE Platinum Rewards, I discovered the rates and particulars given to me by the salesperson in Cancun were in conflict with what the agent working for ICE described. She told me many of the rates and claims he made were simply not true. I called and emailed Krystal to complain, and even filed a dispute with my credit card company, a total of 8 attempts to contact. The only reply I received... read full review »

MMCinemas, which have recently aqcuired Cinemex have these "special guest cards" in 3 levels, and I am at the highest one, which is Premium. One of their promotions is that on your birthday, you get a free pass for 2 persons for any movie on that day (which for me is April 19th) plus a free medium combo, that is med popcorn & soda plus a hot dog. But as soon as I got to the place, they eneded up that I can only get the free pass for myself and no combo. So my dad had to pay for his ticket! In their own website they... read full review »

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My parents tried to sell their timeshare and they were also scammed by this Arturo Zarate and Scott Alvarez into wiring funds to be held in escrow. If you were given the option to send your money via a check and were provided the address of "Mexic Sales 2163 Lima Loop, Laredo, TX 78045, this property comes back to a Sergio Cuevas and I have reported this to numerous people. Send letters, emails, etc. I too am very angry that my parents, who are very elderly and sick were trying to go about this the right way and feel into the sickness of others. I will not give up on this and will continue to hound these crooks and stop them from stealing! read full review »