I received what seemed an unbelievable offer and $1600 travel voucher. (Includes 'value' of bunus vacation, as Ramada defines it) After a little 'net' research, I called the 800 number they provided and proceeded to feign interest, and used about 30 minutes of 'their' time. What fun... I was shamming them, and they didn't know it for quite a while!
I was asked to provide my name (already on the certificate), and phone number (in a public listing anyway), along with the so-called offer number (read tracking number for anyone who hasn't figured this out yet.)
I did NOT provide any financial information.
Research will uncover that the resorts they mention are really filthy, old, and at the end of serviceable life.
The cruise ship is a derilict built in 1955, and retrofitted in 1994. The 'offered' cabin is an inside, read BOTTOM end on such an old ship.
They WILL upgrade you to Carnival, but you pay the full fare for the cruise, and Carnival will sell you the same cruise for less money than Ramada's 'deal' price.
You are required to pay for airfare and taxes, additional auto insurance, parking fees for the auto while cruising, and all meals while on land. Care for a drink on arrival... Guess what, you'll pay for that as well.
Simply put, this appears to be a horrible trip... You endure multiple selling attempts for timeshares, and receive the scum of the earth travel provisions in exchange.
Do NOT provide any banking/financial information wahtsoever, but please feel free to do as I have, and call them to frustrate the salesperson with targetted questions (the ones they DON'T want to answer) and thoroughly waste an operators time.
Want to travel? Find a reputable travel agent or bona-fide tavel site on the net...
Bart
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada
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