Each Spring, millions of students travel
for Spring Break, most of them looking for a way to have fun in the sun for
half the price. Some fly-by-night travel operators use this chance to scam
students out of thousands of dollars. You can avoid being one of the unsuspecting
students who wind up victims of Spring Break travel scams by doing your
homework ahead of time.
1
Check your travel provider's credentials.
Make sure that your travel planner has been in business for a number of years,
has planned trips to your desired destination and has worked with students.
Don't be afraid to ask for references of other satisfied clients or call the
Better Business Bureau.
2
Get it in writing. Don't put a deposit down
on a trip before you receive a proper contract that includes the travel dates,
name of the air carrier, hotel, restrictions and cancellation policies,
including any last-minute charges or changes that can be anticipated.
3
Buy travel insurance. Make sure that it
covers trip cancellation for any reason by either you or your provider.
4
Pay by credit card. Your credit card
company has policies and procedures in place to protect you against fraud.
Question the legitimacy of any travel operator who will not accept credit
cards.
5
Opt for an all-inclusive. While they may
seem more expensive up-front, all-inclusive resorts offer the convenience of
meals, ground transportation and activities bundles together without the threat
of last-minute, hidden fees.
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