It happens the moment you step off the plane, or sometimes the moment you check in at the front desk. A friendly concierge—who definitely isn’t a concierge—offers you a “welcome package.” Maybe it’s a free couples massage at the spa. Maybe it’s a discount on a Xcaret tour. Maybe it’s just $300 in resort credits. …
Timeshare
You’re on your second day at a stunning Cancun all-inclusive, and you get the invitation: a “free VIP breakfast” or a special tour of the resort, complete with $500 in resort credits, just for 90 minutes of your time. You know the “timeshare” pitch is coming. But when you get there, the salesperson says something …
It’s an offer that sounds almost too good to be true, and it’s whispered to you by a friendly face in your hotel lobby or a helpful agent at the airport. Two free tickets to Xcaret, a heavily discounted catamaran tour, maybe even a couple hundred dollars in cash. The only thing you have to …
You’ve made it. That post-check-in bliss washes over you as you walk through the stunning lobby of your Cancun resort. You’re excited, a little tired, and already thinking about that first poolside margarita. Just as you head towards the elevator, a smiling, impeccably dressed staff member at a small desk steps forward, greets you warmly, …
CANCUN, MEXICO – For the thousands of travelers arriving daily in this sun-drenched paradise, a tempting offer often comes before they even reach their hotel: free adventure tours, spa days, or even cash. But as The Cancun Sun has investigated, these generous ‘welcome gifts’ are the entry point into the high-stakes world of timeshare sales, …
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico – The recent release of Paul and Christy Akeo, a Michigan couple who endured a stressful month in a Cancun prison due to a timeshare dispute, highlights the potential risks for travelers who purchase these agreements in other countries. Their difficult experience underscores the complexities of navigating legal systems in a …
Nobody wants to believe that they can be scammed, especially when it comes to planning a dream vacation, but scam artists can be pretty sophisticated in their tactics. One common type of scam is those directed at travelers and there’s one that’s on the rise that involves timeshares in Cancun. Travelers are being scammed out …