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BookVIP Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation, with significant concerns overshadowing positive experiences. Customers frequently report issues with booking processes, payment rejections, and unresponsive customer service, leading to frustrations and perceptions of a scam. Many reviews highlight a lack of transparency regarding terms and conditions, often resulting in unexpected fees and limitations on travel packages. Conversely, some customers have praised the overall quality of their trips and the value for money when services function as promised. However, the predominant sentiment indicates a need for improved communication and customer support to enhance trust and satisfaction.

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Pennsylvania
1 review
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Don't let them trick you! Worse customer service and waste of your time. Aggravation 100% warranty. If you do not value your personal time, go for it. Not worth my time. I rather pay a lil bit more and avoid delaying with BS. And they take all your personal information too.

Date of experience: July 5, 2021
Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Got an extension plus a travel card because I could not use it this year. Talked to Marcia very informative!

Date of experience: June 25, 2021
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They call you and give you detailed information on...
June 23, 2021
Updated review

They call you and give you detailed information on exactly what time getting so you can be fully aware of the requirements. Extremely helpful and beneficial when booking a trip.

Date of experience: June 23, 2021

They try to trick you into buying more instead of stating...
July 23, 2021
Previous review

They try to trick you into buying more instead of stating that it doesn't include certain things. Hopefully my room and stay isn't at a really cheap resort.

Date of experience: June 23, 2021
Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I reserved four days online then it asked me to call within 15 mins, I called, waited on the line for 25 mins then someone answered and asked for my name and my reservation number then surprisingly the days that I've reserved were not open anymore and I've told to be flexible and shift 2days because they don't have it available, I said I'm working and don't have an extra time they said that's what we have I said it's not my fault that you had it open can you plz try to find something else, I'm told not our fault either. BTW I checked again after I hung up with them it was still open online to reserve for the same days that I reserved already.
I'LL NEVER EVER RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE.

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Date of experience: June 16, 2021
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Get service, Great deals!
June 10, 2021
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Get service, Great deals! Was helped when needed! All my questions were answered!

Date of experience: June 10, 2021

I have my itinerary for Daytona, however, I called...
July 10, 2021
Previous review

I have my itinerary for Daytona, however, I called and was told I can't do Daytona. I was told that "maybe" if I call back another time I can have that location even though that is the location I set for myself when I first chose and set up.

Date of experience: June 10, 2021
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bad site! Lies!
June 27, 2021

The site allows you to make a reservation (or add they call it a "booking"). After making your reservation, you are advised to call to confirm. Once you wait 30 min on the one they tell you it's okay and you'll be charged or they say no because you have too many people in your party or the room isn't available or the dates aren't available. This site does not reserve anything for you because although it gives you a RESERVATION ID after you've entered your credit card and personal info that it's not a reservation per the rep. "You're simply picking a date". Very frustrating to make a reservation but not a reservation. As contradicting as that sounds, that's what it is.

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Date of experience: May 28, 2021
Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Issue resolve
May 18, 2021

Marshall was very helpful in accommodated my vacation package will recommend that you use the company to book vacation needs

Date of experience: April 18, 2021
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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So far so good
March 18, 2021

Just booked family vaca to orlando in a 2 bedroom suite. Was simple and easy, got my dates confirmed. Only downer no WDW theme park tix available during our stay. Oh well maybe book a 2nd trip later in the yr for that. Give more after trip. Cant wait

Date of experience: March 18, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The issue was resolved it was a misunderstanding. The representative was professional and understanding.

Date of experience: March 13, 2021
Ohio
1 review
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I just paid my vacations on BookVip.com and the customer represent called me to confirm the reservation of the hotel and asked me if I am an american citizen and if I have a passport... I answered i do not have a passport right now, but I have my ID and all my paperwork that confirms that I am an American citizen. Then right in that second he told me that they do not have any room available for us. Very sad his attitude because we already bought the flights to go and my kids were very exited.

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Date of experience: March 11, 2021
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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My husband & I booked thru BOOKVIP and saved hundreds of dollars on a Mexico vacation. We were delighted with our beautiful oceanfront hotel about an hour from Cancun. The restaurants were wonderful. We really enjoyed sitting on the sand all day while the waiter continuously refilled our drinks. Such a great trip, we were happy to hear the timeshare presentation. 2 hour presentation and they served us lunch. We were not in a position to buy a timeshare at the time. But truly a trip of a lifetime.

Date of experience: October 31, 2020
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Well taking care of
October 19, 2020

We had to cancel due to medical reasons.
We got call back and offered a fair options.
I truely appreciate the personal touch.

Date of experience: October 19, 2020
Maryland
1 review
3 helpful votes
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T&C - IF you are a single man you don't qualify for most of their discounts which to me seems like sex base discrimination

Date of experience: October 2, 2020
Jim C. — BookVIP Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback. The reason the BookVIP promotional packages are up to 83% off the retail rate is because these are first time visitor packages sponsored by the hotel's vacation club division. The hotel's vacation club division subsidizies the discounted rate in exchange for meet their eligibliity requirements and attending the resort preview. The resort's vacation club division set the eligiblity requirements not BookVIP.com. The requirement's are located at the bottom of each special offer web with a "Terms & Conditions" link as each hotel is different. Additionally, our vacation specialists go over the requirements when you call in to make sure your eligibile for the promotional rate. You can contact me directly at James@bookvip.com

Greece
5 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Wonderful vacation!
October 2, 2020

Wonderful vacation! The resort was beautiful, safe, clean and plenty of food options. Our family enjoyed our stay and will definitely return.

Date of experience: October 1, 2020
California
1 review
28 helpful votes
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I saw an advertisment online for a trip to Cancun for a flash sale at $899 for 7 days and 6 nights 5 star resort (Omni). I booked it with a down payment on my credit card because they provided 24 months to travel. Upon reading the fine print three things stood out that really should be in bold print on the advertisement's front page. First, resort fees are not included $29.95 per night and that adds up when talking 6 nights. Second, you must attend a 2 hour time share thing which to me is ridiculous considering the trip is not giving away free nights or major upgrades and finally, you had to be married or living with your partner. That was the final straw for me since I am single and had planned to take my girlfriend who has her own place. I was able to cancel because I had just booked the trip one hour before but had I waited I am not sure what would have happened. Bottom line, book online and ask the representative to explain in detail every term and condition and record it.

Date of experience: May 20, 2020
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ruined my vacation
December 29, 2019

Long story short... I bought all inclusive package got conformation from hotel, then spent $800 for flight and TA DA... hotel just canceled my booking without any explanation. So be aware!

Date of experience: December 29, 2019
Jim C. — BookVIP Rep
over a year old

Hi Dennis

Thank you for your feedback. The reason the BookVIP promotional packages are up to 83% off the retail rate is because these are first time visitor packages sponsored by the hotel's vacation club division. The hotel's vacation club division subsidizies the discounted rate in exchange for meet their eligibliity requirements and attending the resort preview. The resort's vacation club division set the eligiblity requirements not BookVIP.com. The requirement's are located at the bottom of each special offer web with a "Terms & Conditions" link as each hotel is different. Additionally, our vacation specialists go over the requirements when you call in to make sure your eligibile for the promotional rate. You can contact me directly at James@bookvip.com

BookVIP has over 4 Million followers on Facebook and have sent over 1,000,000 people on our first time visitor vacations. BookVIP has A+ Rarting with the Better Business Bureau We now have over 26,000+ customer video reviews on Youtube "saying why we are the best", more than any other travel company in the world. http://bookvip.com/sitereviews.

Here is short video explaining" How BookVIP Works" And Why We Are Able To Offer Packages At Up to 83% Off Retail Rate

https://youtu.be/8xvEe7L3v4E

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California
1 review
13 helpful votes
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Absolute Fraud
December 1, 2019

I was suspicious of a deal that sounded too good. I was smart enough to record my call and have thoroughly documented the misrepresentation.

Today I responded to an ad on Facebook clearly adverting a $99 lodging deal at a 5 star beach front resort in Cabo. When I followed through they told me that that price would get me lodging at some place called Posada Real. While it looks like a nice place, it is not the place they have in their ad. I reported them to Facebook.

Date of experience: December 1, 2019
Jim C. — BookVIP Rep
over a year old

HI Malcom,

Thank you for your feedback, however, with $99 deal you do have the choice Posada Real OR Villa del Palmar Cabo / 5 Star Cabo Beach. We have A+ Rating with BBB and more customer video reviews than travel company in world. We apologize if not explained properly. Please reach to Marcia@bookvip.com Operations Director and will help make ammends for the inconvience.

Minnesota
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Do not but this vacation all they care about is timeshares it is a scam they take your money and when you get ready to bug they come up with different excuses why you can't go they hold my money for 6 months no vacation

Date of experience: October 23, 2019
Connecticut
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Bait and switch
September 20, 2019

I booked a package months ago. They called today to tell me there are no rooms available at the resort I booked and they'd have to switch me to another property. I already booked extended dates with Expedia. They would not work with me to fix it. Now I have to interrupt my vacation to check out/ check in, pack up all my luggage, pay for an uber and waste part of my day that I should be enjoying at Disney. Awful business practices!
They also deleted my comments on Facebook and blocked me from commenting

Date of experience: September 20, 2019
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Scam
September 13, 2019

They take your money first then no date u want is available then when u call customer service about getting my money back got put on hold for an hour before i hung up started online chat while on hold

Date of experience: September 13, 2019

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BookVIP.com - More Customer Video Testimonial Reviews Than Any Other Travel Web Site In The World

Bookvip.com is an American travel agency headquartered in Miami, Florida with additional offices in Asia. The company is the leader in discounted vacation promotional packages and is also one of the fastest growing travel companies in North America serving over 1 Million customers per year. Bookvip.com offers 24 hour, 7 day per week service for its clients and are available before, during and after their trip. The company has an A rating with the Better Business Bureau and strives for 100% customer satisfaction. The company now has more customer video reviews than any other travel website in the world. The videos can be viewed on the Bookvip.com website under the navigational tab titled Customer Video Reviews. http://bookvip.com/sitereviews


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