Global Vacation Network Cancer survivors dreams shattered by GVN. "Free" vacation isn't free. Clearwater Florida

I know a lady that followed all the guidelines including the $300 tax cost. She went on her 4 day 3 night all inclusive trip to Mexico. Her and her husband both had a great time. The value of this vacation is priced at about $2,000 to $2,500. So what is the problem if you have to pay a little tax? Don't we all pay taxes? The next time you see something free, remember the government doesn't see it that way.

The product is 100% legitimate. I've been a member of this company for over 9 years and have taken over a dozen vacations with the network. I've also been an employee for over 4 years. Here are both sides of the story, consumer and employee. As a Global member, the benefits are great. As an employee I take pride in operating in honesty and integrity. GCI is a great company, but not perfect company. Companies are comprised of the imperfect people who run them. Want the truth about Global Connections, Inc., keep reading.

Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) a leader in the travel industry is headquartered in Overland Park, KS., has nearly 30 distributing offices throughout the country including Global Vacation Network (GVN) and Global Discovery Vacation (GDV). GCI is not a timeshare, but a licensed and bonded Full Service Travel Agency that owns a large number of its own properties. GCI is a member in good standing with the following industry agencies: VRMA (Vacation Rental Management Association), ARDA (American Resorts and Development Association), CARE (Cooperative Association of Resort Exchange), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), ARC (Airline Report Corporation) just to name a few.

For more information, check out their new web page: https://www.globaldiscoveryvacations.com/tLogin.aspx

A recent article in Resort Trades magazine reported "50% of respondents said they had no preference between a legacy and low-fair air carrier. Consumers care more about the price of the air ticket than the carrier. Translate this to the timeshare industry and it becomes obvious that price is what matters. If a consumer can purchase a timeshare from the developer for $20,000 or a similar product on the resale market for $5000 or $6,000... Why wouldn't they?" This is the Global way. As a consumer, my wife and I paid around $5,000 for a lifetime membership. As a consumer, we are 97% completely satisfied. Our last vacation was to Panama City Beach, FL where we stayed at the beautiful Wyndham Emerald Beach Resort & Spa in a 2 bdrm / 2 bath ocean front condo.

Follow the link to see our accommodations: http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/PFNHT/main.wnt?cha=

Our total cost for 8 day/7 night stay was less than $100 for the entire week. We pay a nominal, "optional" renewal fee once a year that entitles us to a set number of weeks of vacation at less than $100 each. We spent our 5th anniversary in December 2008 at Globals exclusively owned White Oaks Resort & Lodge in Gatlinburg, TN where we stayed in a two bedroom state of the art cabin.

The follow link gives you a video presentation of the resort. http://www.whiteoaklodgeandresort.com/great-taste-video.asp

Do the math and you'll quickly recognize Global Connections, Inc. is a great vacation investment.

I am an ex-employee of the company. First off, I dont understand why people like you have to exploit a "cancer victim" as a means to make a company look bad. Its sad that a "cancer survivor's dream" of a lifetime is 4 days in a crummy hotel somewhere. Secondly, Global Vacation Network doesn't provide the gifts, they are provided by a third party marketing company similar to every other marketing company that provides gifts for every other timeshare/travel club out there. Blame the marketing company thats listed on the stub, not Global Vacation Network.

I am an ex-employee of the company. First off, I dont understand why people like you have to exploit a "cancer victim" as a means to make a company look bad. Its sad that a "cancer survivor's dream" of a lifetime is 4 days in a crummy hotel somewhere. Secondly, Global Vacation Network doesn't provide the gifts, they are provided by a third party marketing company similar to every other marketing company that provides gifts for every other timeshare/travel club out there. Blame the marketing company thats listed on the stub, not Global Vacation Network.

I am an ex-employee of the company. First off, I dont understand why people like you have to exploit a "cancer victim" as a means to make a company look bad. Its sad that a "cancer survivor's dream" of a lifetime is 4 days in a crummy hotel somewhere. Secondly, Global Vacation Network doesn't provide the gifts, they are provided by a third party marketing company similar to every other marketing company that provides gifts for every other timeshare/travel club out there. Blame the marketing company thats listed on the stub, not Global Vacation Network.

I had no problem using the promotion they gave us. I still have the 800 number I called (888) 272-9741 when I had a question about where I was going to stay. They seemed very nice to me. Hope the phone number helps!!