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always
wanted to visit. Utilizing state-of-the-art internet technology, we
have brought the traditional travel agency to the 21st century. Our
“Virtual Vacations” provide clients with an on-line experience not
available on any other travel website world-wide!
Our
prices are highly competitive in the travel market because of our
ability to fill vacancies left by traditional marketing. The world’s
largest and most respected hotels and cruise lines strive diligently
to maintain a 75% yearly occupancy rate. Outside of special events
such as conventions, festivals and major holidays, much of the travel
industry’s inventory goes unused, while their expenses remain
relatively the same. For this reason, hotels and cruise lines are
willing to sell their un-used inventory in bulk to us. This allows us
to provide our V.I.P. Members with vacations that are 80-90% below
retail value.
2. How are
you able to offer these amazing specials?
Hotels, airlines, cruise lines,
travel companies, and other establishments contract with The Travel
Club Network
in order to provide these amazing specials. They offer these specials
to get people to use their services and see what they have to offer.
This builds brand loyalty.
For
example: Hotels rarely experience full occupancy except during
conventions, major holidays and weekends, so they contract with
certain travel promotion companies, like us, to fill those vacancies.
When hotels have empty rooms, they do not make any money, and it's a
waste of a good room. The hotel hopes that you'll eat in their
restaurants, spend money at their in-house shops and casinos, and take
advantage of their amenities (spa, room service, etc.). And when you
leave, after having had a great time, they hope that you'll come back
to stay with them in the future and maybe even tell a few friends.
This builds brand loyalty.
3. What types
of hotels are offered?
The
Travel Club Network offers accommodations with quality hotels that
range from 3-4 stars such as Hyatt, Westin, Radisson, Holiday Inn,
Best Western, Quality Inn, Marriott, Wyndham and Sheraton. The hotels
are booked in and around the main tourist areas of the destination.
The offer is based on availability, so the hotel the person receives
depends upon which hotel is available for the travel dates chosen.
4. How do I become a
member?
You can
become a member by signing up online or simply by calling one of our
The Travel Club Network Consultants. Sign up Now!
5. How do I check prices and make
reservations?
You may check prices and make reservations on The Travel Club Network website or by
calling our toll free number 866 701-2465 and speaking to a qualified
Travel Consultant or by email at
customer_service@thetravelclubnetwork.com
6. What forms of payment to do
you accept?
Payment
can be made by a major credit card or check. We accept American
Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover: the credit card should belong
to the client. For Credit Card payments an authorization form needs to
be completed. We also accept Checks via "E-Checks". If paying by Check
a 10 business day hold is required before the ticket is issued, for
passengers traveling within 2 weeks credit card payment is
recommended.
Note:
Fares are not guaranteed until check clears.
7. What fare
will appear on the ticket?
Generally there is no fare on the ticket; it is a Bulk Fare Ticket.
However at times there may be a higher or a lower fare printed on the
ticket; but you get charged the fare quoted to you.
8. What are the rules and
restrictions of the ticket?
Most
tickets are refundable and changeable; however your consultant will
provide you with a set of rules with each quote as each ticket may
have a different rules. Please advise your consultant if you are
requesting an un-restricted ticket as we also have fares without any
restrictions.
9. Will I receive a booking
confirmation?
Upon
completion of your booking you will receive an email confirming the
flights and price of your booking.
10. How soon after booking are
tickets issued?
Ticketing can take a few hours. Once the ticket is issued and it is an
E-ticket you will receive and email with the E-ticket number and the
airline record locator. Paper tickets will be shipped FedEx or similar
service.
11. Can a Traveler accrue miles
and qualify for Airline upgrade programs?
Travelers accrue miles and qualify for upgrade programs on most
tickets; however, it is prudent to verify the rules of each ticket at
the time of booking. Please be sure to give us the Frequent Flyer
Mileage Number at the time of making the reservation. You may ask The
Travel Club Network agent to reserve pre-assigned seats and
request special meals.
12. Can I make changes to a
reservation before departure without penalties?
No
every airline has implemented their own regulations under which you
can cancel or make changes to reservations. Penalties always apply.
13. How can I make changes once
the ticket is issued?
Before
departure all changes have to go thru us; after departure changes can
be done directly with the respective airline.
14. What should I do if I decide
to cancel the ticket? What is your refund policy?
Most
Airline Tickets carry certain fees/penalties for any changes/refunds
which can vary per the Airline and the type of fare purchased. All
such fees/penalties and other applicable rules on the tickets are
advised to all clients at the time of booking prior to ticket
purchase.
15. Do you book Groups?
Yes, we
will quote an individual fare or request a group fare from the airline
which is usually higher and has deposit and time limit restrictions.
16. Are Hotels and Car rental
Bookings prepaid?
No,
Credit Cards are used to secure the reservation only.
17. Do I have to purchase
insurance on the initial booking or can I add Insurance at a later
date?
You can
purchase insurance anytime before departure.
18. How can I address Customer
Service issues?
You may send your concerns to
customer_service@thetravelclubnetwork.com
or call
866 701-2465
19. What is a
virtual tour?
A
virtual tour is a series of digital images that are stitched together
to make a complete 360° panoramic image. This image is then displayed
through a viewer window. The final virtual tour slowly pans the entire
360° of the image, creating an immersive effect that makes the viewer
feel like they are actually in each location! At any time, viewers can
take control of their experience by clicking on an image and dragging
it left or right. Our new virtual tours, created after December 2004,
allow viewers to zoom in and out as well as go full screen. The Travel
Club Network added these new features to increase the amount of
information that is available to consumers to help them make confident
booking decisions.
20. What is an
interactive map?
An
interactive map is an illustration of an area, region, or hotel that
is populated with blue camera icons (i.e. small illustrations of a
camera). When these camera icons are clicked, they link to virtual
tours or other related content. Our interactive maps visually and
geographically organize our visual content and allow users to get a
feel for the layout of the area, region, or hotel. Maps also help
users locate a location such as a beach or lobby in relation to other
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