Royal Palm Travel reviews and complaints

hi, my name is Brandy and u can reach me @ brandylaplante@hotmail.com. i too was scammed last may. i've been trying to fight it with my credit card co. to all avail i've gotten nowhere. i'm very interested in joining u in a lawsuit. i actually purchased the travel package but when i went to book a vacation i found out that you could not do so online. turns out you have to book through an agent. the agent was rude and didn't get back to me in a timely manor. i work full time and go to school full time. so actually talking to some one became next to impossible. i asked them to contact me trough e-mail. the woman agreed and then continued to call me. i finally gave up on the constant phone tag. i was never able to book anything so i called my CC co. and i'm on my 5th dispute. i'm simply stating i never recieved any services and they are claiming that the fact that they looked in to vacations for me constitutes as a service! i'm absolutely sick to my stomache that i spent $750 to never recieve anything! not that i didn't try. I even sent in referals at which they said they would send me $100 and i never saw a cent!

- Brandy LaPlante

Hi, my email is fred.riegle@hotmail.com. I was scamed last weekend. The speel sure changed to the actual. Lies, switch and bait, "trust me", I fell for it all. If you were taken by these people I'd like your advice or let's do something that might get us results. They're slick but we can fight it together.

We got our money back. After filing with Missouri BBB and our credit card company. Both put the heat on them. My credit card company actually put a credit on our credit card and would not pay the bill. All of the sudden we received two calls from Sea Land Travel/All Inclusive Excursions/Royal Palm Travel etc... They wanted to give us our money back. My husband met with them, we got our money back and immediately they asked for us to contact our credit card company so that their merchant account could be cleared. We were persistant. You credit card company can fight for you. If you have not got caught up in this scam STAY AWAY, FAR AWAY! If you have then contact everyone you possibly can think of. I had two television stations contact me about doing a story on them. We had researched sooooo much stuff on them and my husband told them some of the information we had on them. I think they were shocked we had done so much homeowrk. Good luck, and don't give up!

Hi, my email is fred.riegle@hotmail.com. I was scamed last weekend. The speel sure changed to the actual. Lies, switch and bait, "trust me", I fell for it all. If you were taken by these people I'd like your advice or let's do something that might get us results. They're slick but we can fight it together.

We got our money back. After filing with Missouri BBB and our credit card company. Both put the heat on them. My credit card company actually put a credit on our credit card and would not pay the bill. All of the sudden we received two calls from Sea Land Travel/All Inclusive Excursions/Royal Palm Travel etc... They wanted to give us our money back. My husband met with them, we got our money back and immediately they asked for us to contact our credit card company so that their merchant account could be cleared. We were persistant. You credit card company can fight for you. If you have not got caught up in this scam STAY AWAY, FAR AWAY! If you have then contact everyone you possibly can think of. I had two television stations contact me about doing a story on them. We had researched sooooo much stuff on them and my husband told them some of the information we had on them. I think they were shocked we had done so much homeowrk. Good luck, and don't give up!

Are you also a victim of Royal Palm Travel? Submit a complaint to help other consumers to be educated and don't let them get you like they have gotten so many others. Their sales team are headed up by nothing more than scam artist, fast talkers, and liars. This company will be out of business in about 2 months, so don't let them get your money.

I am not asking you people to believe me, I am just expressing my thought on our experience with this royal pal whatever company!it's for you to find out!but in my end, I was somehow happy though not very satisfied coz we get to pay some taxes, but that's ok. We are just trying to look on the lighter side anyway.

This firm started calling our home last night. After asking to be removed off the caller list, the very rude gal called back and said she would call us every day as I was a ###. She again started her customary calls again today. I have had it with this. This is harrassment and extremely unprofessional.

Somehow my phone number was sold to Royal Palm Travel and when I tell them I am on a Do Not Call list they hang up on me.

Adrian D Miller of Grapevine / Florida is a conman and always has been. He is evil. stay far away from him and if you have been among the countless people screwed over by this scam artist then complain loudly and constantly until you get bored.

FYI, hundreds of complaints filed with this company. Multiple class action lawsuits filed. Cases all over the country.

We were completely scammed by this company in Dallas. They claimed by using their "wholesale" service we would get prices from 50-70% off the rates of online agencies such as Expedia, Travelocity, etc.

We paid $3600 for the service and when I compared the prices from their service to the prices on Expedia and Travelocity I was completely astounded. The online prices for an all inclusive to Mexico including travel were $1700 less than Sealand and Travel prices.

Of course, we tried to get our money back and they keep telling us it is being "investigated". I researched online and found several sites exposing their scam.

http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/41539012.html# (local police in Colorado had also investigated this scam)

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I have reported the BBB, Police Dept. and will call the Attorney General's Office. Pricing examples as of 10/6/09:

Their price for Moon Palace (includes rebate) is 926.00 per person. Expedia price for Moon Palace w/ better itinerary (Non-stop on the return) is 865.00 per person – savings of $366 if I use Expedia, plus I get a better flight.

Their price for Oasis (including rebate) is 604.17 per person. Expedia price same carriers/flights with earlier return time is 559.00 per person. Savings of $270 using Expedia.

Their price for Omni (including rebate) is $852. Expedia price is $559 per person. Savings of $1758 using Expedia, plus a better flight (nonstop).

These people should be ashamed, they have taken our vacation money that we were planning on using for our Thanksgiving vacation... now we are completely at a loss..

Hi, my email is fred.riegle@hotmail.com. I was scamed last weekend. The speel sure changed to the actual. Lies, switch and bait, "trust me", I fell for it all. If you were taken by these people I'd like your advice or let's do something that might get us results. They're slick but we can fight it together.

note that because of so many complaints Royal Palms Travel is now "All Inclusive Excursions" Same company same people

We got our money back. After filing with Missouri BBB and our credit card company. Both put the heat on them. My credit card company actually put a credit on our credit card and would not pay the bill. All of the sudden we received two calls from Sea Land Travel/All Inclusive Excursions/Royal Palm Travel etc... They wanted to give us our money back. My husband met with them, we got our money back and immediately they asked for us to contact our credit card company so that their merchant account could be cleared. We were persistant. You credit card company can fight for you. If you have not got caught up in this scam STAY AWAY, FAR AWAY! If you have then contact everyone you possibly can think of. I had two television stations contact me about doing a story on them. We had researched sooooo much stuff on them and my husband told them some of the information we had on them. I think they were shocked we had done so much homeowrk. Good luck, and don't give up!

Hi, my email is fred.riegle@hotmail.com. I was scamed last weekend. The speel sure changed to the actual. Lies, switch and bait, "trust me", I fell for it all. If you were taken by these people I'd like your advice or let's do something that might get us results. They're slick but we can fight it together.

We got our money back. After filing with Missouri BBB and our credit card company. Both put the heat on them. My credit card company actually put a credit on our credit card and would not pay the bill. All of the sudden we received two calls from Sea Land Travel/All Inclusive Excursions/Royal Palm Travel etc... They wanted to give us our money back. My husband met with them, we got our money back and immediately they asked for us to contact our credit card company so that their merchant account could be cleared. We were persistant. You credit card company can fight for you. If you have not got caught up in this scam STAY AWAY, FAR AWAY! If you have then contact everyone you possibly can think of. I had two television stations contact me about doing a story on them. We had researched sooooo much stuff on them and my husband told them some of the information we had on them. I think they were shocked we had done so much homeowrk. Good luck, and don't give up!

Great advice. I've been trying to get my money back for 2 years. The credit card co. said if I can get them to say they'll give it back then they can do it for me. I was told last year by Adrian Miller he would return my money and would send the papers out. That was last July. I can't go to their office because they have packed up and moved. Any other advice? I need HELP. Thanks

It would be my pleasure to help you get your money back from these conmen. First of all, if you are disputing the credit card charges the only way you will win is to tell the credit card company that you did not receive the product you were promised. If you want to force the company to give you back your money there are a few tricks to try. First of all you can start by filing complaints with the bbb and a complaint with the attorney generals office in texas. When you file the complaint with the attorney generals office be sure to write in the complaint that the owner of royal palms travel is the former director of sales for Horizon travel and Suncountry travel named Adrian Miller. Let the AG know you requested a refund because the product is not what you were promised in the sales presentation. The last sure fire way to get your money back is to go to the building where the presentations are held and hold up signs that inform people about your bad experience with the company and tell everyone walking in the building and the owner of royal Palm Travel will give you a refund just so you dont scare away his next potential customer. If you have anymore questions you can leave them here and I will do my best to answer. Good Luck

Hi, my email is fred.riegle@hotmail.com. I was scamed last weekend. The speel sure changed to the actual. Lies, switch and bait, "trust me", I fell for it all. If you were taken by these people I'd like your advice or let's do something that might get us results. They're slick but we can fight it together.

We got our money back. After filing with Missouri BBB and our credit card company. Both put the heat on them. My credit card company actually put a credit on our credit card and would not pay the bill. All of the sudden we received two calls from Sea Land Travel/All Inclusive Excursions/Royal Palm Travel etc... They wanted to give us our money back. My husband met with them, we got our money back and immediately they asked for us to contact our credit card company so that their merchant account could be cleared. We were persistant. You credit card company can fight for you. If you have not got caught up in this scam STAY AWAY, FAR AWAY! If you have then contact everyone you possibly can think of. I had two television stations contact me about doing a story on them. We had researched sooooo much stuff on them and my husband told them some of the information we had on them. I think they were shocked we had done so much homeowrk. Good luck, and don't give up!

Received a phone call from a "verifier, " who told me I'd entered an American Airlines contest in December, and had won an expense paid trip for two people. He then put me through to his supervisor. "Todd" gave me an address and wanted me to make an appointment. I balked, checked the phone number, and then queried American Airlines. They are not connected with this enterprise.
I'm going to have nothing further to do with them. Thank goodness I didn't waste my time making an appointment and showing up.

Thanks everyone for all your comments. I also received a mail from All Inclusive Excursions and originally provisionally agreed to attend their presentation in Ft Worth. They were very convincing, very nice as well as professional on the phone. After reading all these comments I decided to decline. All of a sudden, they were less than courteous about accepting my cancellation... Bunch of crooks. Don't fall for any of this!

We too were scammed by All Inclusive Excursions, Sea Land Travel. So far I have contacted Fort Worth Star Telegram, Dallas Morning News, Channel 4, 5, 8 and 11, Attorney General, BBB and my credit card company.

And the preacher/scammer goes to Harvest Church in Watauga Texas. If any of you are members I am sorry, I would reconsider your church with that type of people ministering there. Jerry Jackson is a crook!

I would appreciate anyone willing to come forward and we could work together with us. Two of the TV stations has contacted me!

I won't quit until I receive my money.

just to let you folks know, they are now using "all inclusive excursions" as their new operating name and are calling to tell folks they were picked from a draw of email addresses and you have definitely won one of 4 prizes.. etc etc etc...

reading all this makes me glad i didn't agree to a presentation (Oh, yeah, you have to send a couple to represent you in your place if you are now single)... but you still get the prize.. hmmmm

anyway.. don't fall for ALL INCLUSIVE EXCURSIONS either.

You don't get something for nothing. You usually have to jump through a lot of their hoops to get the "free" stuff. And don't be surprised that you have to pay the government taxes; in fact, having to pay the taxes implies that you are more likely to get the "free" offer than just paying some service fee.

I also recommend that you NEVER purchase something from these high pressure sales people on your first visit. IF they are real, IF they're product is sustainable, IF you can resist the hype... you can always go back and purchase later. Those "one time only" offers are usually offered daily, 6 days a week.

The hard part that comes with these sales tactics is trying to figure out if their product meshes with your travel lifestyle... OR, you're willing to change your travel lifestyle. My family bought into Time Share 30+ years ago. We've been happy with it but we do follow their rules and we don't always get exactly what we want. I suspect the same applies for this Royal Palm Travel.

Rob

The gifts suck and do not work. They arent even worth the paper they are printed on. Do yourself a favor and stay as far away from this company as you can. They are all Conmen and Liars and should be locked up in federal prison.

IF U KNOW HOW TO READ & FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS THE GIFTS ARE VERY USABLE, WHEN YOU CALL THEY DO TELL YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAXES, NO WHERE DOES IT SAY FREE! THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES YOU TO PAY THE TAXES SO IF YOU DONT LIKE IT TAKE IT UP WITH THE LOVELY US GOVERNMENT! I USED MY TICKETS WITH OUT ANY HITCH & RECIEVED MY GAS EVERY MONTH, WITH THE PRICE OF GAS NOW DAYS IFS VERY EASY TO SPEND $100 A MONTH ! & ALL I DID WAS USE MY FAVORITE LOCAL GAS STATION

My wife and I bought into this scam 3 years ago when they used a different name. We paid the entire fee up front because we were told we would not be able to take advantage of some of their great deals until the initial fee was paid in full. Even after paying in full, I could not get into their website for a week and when I did, found very little information on it, and no deal as described in the presentation. I then called and tried to take advantage of one of the free vacations we were entitled as full members and was told I would have to wait 12 months to utilize it. I then tried to use their services for a family vacation I planned to take in three months and I was told I had to book a minimum of 6 months in order for them to give me any kind of fantastic deal as described in the presentation. I finally settled on a 5 day cruise out of Tampa and asked them to see what they could do for me. They called me back with a price and I found that the price they gave me was actually higher than the price found on Carnival’s own web site.

After my first year in the club, and paying out over 5 grand to them, I was unable to get any kind of vacation arranged through them. I decided then that I either misunderstood when I was purchasing or I was conned. When we got a membership renewal in the mail, we decided to eat crow and call the lost 5 grand a big learning experience. I wrote to them explaining how disappointed I was in there service and that I would not be renewing, due to my dissatisfaction.

I did not hear from them again for 14 months, and then received a bill for 2 years membership. I few week after that I got an email threatening going to a collection company if I did not pay, and 3 days after the email, I received a letter from a supposed collection company that actually seems to be just another one of the fake companies these thieves have created.

When I Googled this vacation club I found nothing but complaints over the last four years with victims scattered all over the US. I cannot believe they have been allowed to remain in business considering their business practices. I also cannot believe, not a single lawyer in Florida has opted to attempt to make a class action lawsuit against all of the alias vacation companies.

I suggest someone build a website, blog, whatever, that would allow all the victims of these robbers to get together, organize, and put them out of business and behind bars(if no volunteers then I will work on it).

Let me know what you think.

P.S. Don't be fooled by any positive comments you see about this organization on any of these websites. They have a couple people (friend? family?) working for them as "travel agents" that have nothing better to do than Google these sites and then plant false positive comments.