I will forward my e-mail - Alittleofeden@aim.com

I have purchased your trip but am having difficulty getting in touch with you.  Please forward a 1-800#  for me to book your vacation

Woa...I'm guessing you must be the same fellow that gets upset with a potential customer - then hangs up when you don't get the result you want. May want to take a lesson in customer service and maybe a spelling class.

Another new number 4076412979. And they'll give you a fake customer service number afterwards which was called and it was just an inconsiderate punk on the other end 9549212280. Don't be fooled.

Report them here:
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/

Prize Offers: You Don?t Have to Pay to Play!
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel17.shtm
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts

If it fraud why is the business still up and running... While he's on probation...

You are wrong, my information was stolen and you guys have my stolen information, May be you are a legitimate company, I don't know, but you still stole my information because I did not sign up for a vacation. First off, I don't live in DC. Im in Atlanta, I caught your "Manager lying at numerous points and telling me differing things than the sells lady. And i am only in my second year of college living at hime with my parents, do you really think I would have a cool 700 sitting around?

Tropical Getaways is for real! Just returned from a Florida vacation. Stayed in a beautiful condo for one week. Had to go to a 90 minute presentation. Looking forward to my Las Vegas trip! Saving the cruise for birthday! To stay at the beautiful condo for five days was worth the $700 that I paid for four trips!

Wow.  Unprofessional much...

Jon Romard's full name is Jonathan Romard.    Here's his Linkedin page:

"Jonathan Romard

Business Owner
Tropical Getaways
January 2005 ? Present (8 years 7 months) Ft Lauderdale Florida

Tropical Getaways, Inc. is a leading incentive marketing company with the most diverse incentives along with the best pricing available for businesses and their customers offering various types of marketing incentives such as Travel and Vacation Certificates, & Cruise and Resort Getaway Certificates.We seek companies to provide hooked timeshare prospects to Orlando and/or Daytona Beach Florida. The fulfillment we offer is ideal for independent call-centers, travel certificate companies and online travel marketers. We can fulfill hotel rooms, attraction tickets and car rentals. Easy booking and online tracking.


http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jonathan-romard/2a/7b9/917

If you check out the Linkedin page, you will see his photo there.

Now check out  the Mugshots.com page for Jonathan Romard.   The mugshot there and the photo on Linkedin seem to be the same person.

Mugshots.com ID: 2200037
Name: ROMARD, JONATHAN
Race: WHITE
Gender: MALE
Birth date: 7/01/1979
Hair Color: BROWN
Eye Color: BROWN
Height: 5? 8? (1.73 m)
Weight: 185 lb (84 kg)
DC Number: L49674
Scheduled Termination Date: 11/04/2029
Location: FT. LAUDERDALE
Supervision Begin Date: 11/05/2003
Current Status: ACTIVE
Supervision Type: PROBATION FELONY
Addresses:
2761 OCEAN CLUB
#104/BLDG#29
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
Names / Aliases:
JONATHAN ROMARD


http://mugshots.com/US-Counties/Florida/Browa ... 200037/details/

Oh dear, felony probation for ORG.FRAUD - UNDER $20,000.    Never let it be said the Florida travel industry won't give a guy a second chance.

Here's Florida's take on travel schemes and what to look out for:

http://www.800helpfla.com/travel_text.html

Tropical Vacation Getaways is just another front operation for Jon Romard who owns
Discount World Vacations, Inc.
Phone: (877) 921-2280
Fax: (954) 921-2280
2632 Hollywood Blvd., #206, Hollywood, FL 33020


Different web sites:

www.mytropicgetaways.com


Administrative Contact:
  On Monthly Lease To Jon Romard
  Leased to Jon Romard (info@MyTropicalGetaways.com)
  +1.9549212280
  Fax:
  2632 Hollywood Blvd
  Suite 206
  Hollywood, FL 33020
  US
http://www.networksolutions.com/whois/registry-data.jsp?domain=mytropicalgetaways.com


www.mytropicalpackage.com

Domain name: MYTROPICALPACKAGE.COM

Registrant Contact:
  On Monthly Lease To Discount World Vacations, Inc
  On Lease to Jon Romard ()
 
  Fax:
  2632 Hollywood Blvd
  Suite #206
  Hollywood, FL 33020
  US

Administrative Contact:
  On Monthly Lease To Discount World Vacations, Inc
  On Lease to Jon Romard (BulkRegister@mytropicalpackage.com)
  +1.8779212280
  Fax:
  2632 Hollywood Blvd
  Suite #206
  Hollywood, FL 33020
  US
http://www.networksolutions.com/whois/results.jsp?domain=mytropicalpackage.com

Domain name: universalescapes.net

Registrant Contact:
  jon romard
  jon romard ()
 
  Fax:
  2880 W. Oakland Park Blvd ste 210
  ft lauderdale, FL 33311
  US

Administrative Contact:
  jon romard
  jon romard ()
  +1.9545304830
  Fax:
  2880 W. Oakland Park Blvd ste 210
  ft lauderdale, FL 33311
  US
http://whois.domaintools.com/universalescapes.net

Domain name: floridacruisebureau.com

Registrant Contact:
On Lease To: Discount World Vacations, Inc.
Jon Romard ()

Fax:
2632 Hollytwood Blvd Suite 206
Hollywood, FL 33020
US

Administrative Contact:
Discount World Vacations, Inc
Jon Romard ()
+1.9549212280
Fax:
2632 Hollytwood Blvd Suite 206
Hollywood, FL 33020
US

http://www.whoismind.com/whois/floridacruisebureau.com.html

(There are a bunch of others.)

The BBB rates him "F," and there is an alert on the BBB page re his operations:

"Our files contain a pattern of complaints from consumers alleging Discount World Vacations, Inc. misrepresents fees associated with their vacation packages. Other consumers allege high pressure sales tactics. While yet other consumers allege difficulty canceling vacation packages once a deposit has been made.

Discount World Vacations, Inc. has not responded to these consumer complaints.

On April 29, 2013, BBB sent certified correspondence to Discount World Vacations, Inc. requesting their voluntary cooperation in resolving complaints on file with BBB and providing steps it will implement to eliminate the pattern of customer complaints; however, as of today BBB has not received a response from the company."

http://www.bbb.org/south-east-florida/busines ... ood-fl-23005091#

I've noticed a lot of the people posting complaints are Canadians, so maybe he's playing the cross-border game with his trouble-prone "travel deals."    

Stay away from this guy and his many, many "travel companies."     If you want to take a trip to Florida, take a hike down the block to your local travel agent and get a package from them.   That way, if you have a problem you know where to find them.   Otherwise, good luck finding Jon.

Don't you mean PO box?

It's a phishing fraud - they're after your credit card number as a deposit for the phony prize.

} By using a credit card you are fully protected against any kind of fraudulent activity.

Oh, I so needed this laugh in a heat wave. Tell that to anyone who got mixed up with CIC/Triple Advantage, Columbia House, GGW Brands, Sensa, Video Professor, or an eBay seller who learned to dance outside its rules.

An "audio receipt"? Is that where a sample of me saying "yes" is pasted into clips of your design? Is that one of the dozen excuses you have cued up for the inevitable Buyer's Remorse?

> "The BBB is a joke. All one has to do to be a member and get a good rating is pay them! "

Which is precisely why any business with a *bad* rating from the BBB is particularly alarming. It's so easy to get a great rating, businesses with a bad one are generally the worst of the worst.

It is obvious to me that this is a scam. You can try to convince me otherwise, but your argument will get you nowhere.

do your research on the bbb and see who started it. you might be surprised.

The BBB is a joke. All one has to do to be a member and get a good rating is pay them! By using a credit card you are fully protected against any kind of fraudulent activity. Be smart people its 2013 and if you get ripped off its your own fault, and its because you didn't use a legitimate company like this one you have tried to defame. They create an audio receipt before you are even charged a dollar, and you get what you pay for.

Looks like "crystal manning" has changed its name to "TNall".  To paraphrase the Bard... A shill by any other name would smell as stinky.

The Better Business Bureau says it's a scam. An anonymous poster on a web forum says it isn't. Hmm. Which one will I believe?

you are wrong! it is 100% legit and its to bad that you are so paranoid that you cant enjoy a good deal.

This company is ripoff. Work for them on the phones one week and a day did not pay me commission promised. If they treat employes like dirt don't expect much on there vacation offers.Lies Lies. Don't trust anything they say.

Wrong office Dumbass. U have to check the suite number... (that's the little number right next to the first line of the address that says #206)... lol people really are dumb

Below is what i found on the BBB website about this "company". The BBB even said that this company is not a member of their organization and called them out on their lies.

Don?t Get Scammed Out of Your Vacation Getaway
1/27/2012




Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ? January 27, 2012 ? With grey skies and winter months seeming endless, a great travel deal promising relaxation under a tropical sun can be very tempting. While many travel deals are legitimate, your Better Business Bureau receives complaints and inquiries every winter regarding unsolicited mail, emails and faxes offering free or discounted vacations through travel clubs or travel vouchers. The BBB is advising consumers to do their research and read all of the fine-print before signing up for a travel deal.


?Many times, scammers will utilize numerous methods of correspondence to try and convince consumers to claim their ?free? trip or getaway,? says Warren King, President of the Better Business Bureau of Western PA. ?It is important for consumers to gather as much information as possible about the business and ask questions before signing on the dotted line and submitting payment or sensitive financial information.?


Your BBB recommends the following tips to consumers who are looking to book a relaxing getaway through a travel club or voucher:


?Don?t feel pressured. Oftentimes, vacation scammers will use high-pressure sales tactics to make customers feel coerced into buying a ?limited-time? deal on the spot. A reputable business or travel company will provide any requested information and respect a consumer?s time frame for decision-making when deciding to book a vacation.

?Research before committing. Unfortunately, if an offer sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Before signing a contract or sending payment and sensitive financial information, check out the company?s BBB Business Review. Research the company?s name, address, phone number and website. Consider it a red flag if these pieces of information are not readily available.

?Pay with a credit card. To have the best protection against a dishonest travel company, elect to pay for your trip with a major credit card, as you may be able to dispute the charges if anything suspicious were to occur. It is important to confirm such policies with the credit card company before you charge anything though. Think twice before wiring any money, due to it being untraceable after being sent, much like cash.

?Obtain proper confirmation for your booking. Personally follow-up with the hotel, resort, cruise line or reservation that the travel company has booked for you, along with any other travel arrangements. Insist on receiving information other than a confirmation number provided by the travel company in order to verify your reservations were actually made.

?Ask lots of questions. Before signing on the dotted line, make sure all of the details and pricing have been clearly outlined in writing. Read the fine print and double check whether there are any hidden fees or charges that have not been covered. Ask about the company?s cancellation and refund policies.

My sister received a call from a 407 number and someone told her about 3 weeks of vacationing in Florida with all inclusive tickets and resort etc. for $500 which had to be paid up front. They called themselves tropical vacation getaways. So I googled it and found this website. After finding this website my sister got a call from the same number listed on here. 954-921-2800. We didn't answer and they called back again and again but never left a message on the voicemail.

Xiomara.... darling who "stole" not still you money? That is a huge accusation and you must have facts!!! That can lead to consequences. If so did you make a police report or do you just feel you need to comment???

My question to you is quite simple: What proof do you have of our company being a scam? HOW EXACTLY WERE YOU SCAMMED??? We are a legitimate and licensed company giving away Highly Discounted vacations!!! That's It!!!! Nothing more and Nothing Less!!! You are getting several vacations at a discounted price. This includes hotel stays to Orlando, Cocoa Beachand 2 Disney or Universal theme parks tickets(your choice)  which priced go for $60-80 each. Also there is Mexico and Las Vegas, 2 cruises to choose from as well upon a time share walk through. All of this is documented on a recorded line for both the client and the company's protection! The reason as to why the price change is beacause we can remove or change some of the vacation destinations to make it more affordable for some. PLEASE I ask, when you CHOOSE TO DEFAME A COMPANY BE SURE YOU STATE YOU EVIDENCE... FACTS!!!! What you are voicing is YOUR OPINION but your feelings are NOT FACTS and can cause consequences!!! PLEASE don't forget YOU WERE CALLED BECAUSE YOU ENTERED YOUR INFORMATION in a drawing TO BE CALLED for these Discounted vacations!!! We justed didn't magicly pull your information from a hat! Please be sure you have FACTS and PROOF prior to making these comments Especially since this is something YOU APPLIED FOR YOURSELF!!!!

Just fell for it myself. I am cancelling the money I transferred over to my credit card to pay for it. I have called and left a couple of messages demanding a refund, and I will go to the BBB about this.

Cannot believe I fell for it. Stupid.

Same situation: entered a drawing for a "free" trip to Florida.  They actually had a booth setup at our local Home and Garden show right at the entrance- thought it was a grand drawing for the show. 3 days later I get a call saying "I was one of 50 finalist out of 1000"  Turns out to be the same phone number they gave me.  First a women with a fast sales pitch, then a man that was pushy- same "word of mouth" advertizing crap.  Then insisting that I hold the trip with a $349 each deposit ($698 total).  If it sounds too good to be true it usually is.  They had me on the phone for at least 30 minutes.  They use your confusion over the "free trip" that turns out to be paying for taking a "guided tour" to take advantage.  I can imagine there are a lot of people who fall for this.  

Told them I would not make that decision until I did some research on the internet on their company.  They tried to tell me that they could verify their legitimacy over the phone and again urged me to get my credit card out - at that point I just hung up.  They called themselves "Tropical Vacation Getaways" which looks to be a variation of what I'm seeing here.  I'm contacting the Mall and letting them know what is going on with this company, maybe they will at least bar them from setting up again at their mall.  It is a scam to advertise a free vacation then to use the names and phone numbers they collect to scam people.