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    • BookVip

      PO Box 695 Natchitoches, LA 71458-0695

    Business ProfileforBookVip

    Online Travel Agency
    Revoked BBB accredited business

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Accreditation Revocation:
    On 07/12/2023 this business's accreditation in the BBB was revoked by the BBB's Board of Directors due to failure by the business to adhere to the BBB requirement that Accredited Businesses meet and abide by the following standards:

    6. Address disputes forwarded by BBB quickly and in good faith.

    6A. Provide a response to each complaint that:
    • Is professional,
    • addresses all significant issues raised by the complainant,
    • includes appropriate evidence and documents supporting the business' position, and
    • explains why any relief sought by the complainant cannot or should not be granted.

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    BookVIP offers discounted vacation promotional packages in exchange for meeting the Resort's eligibility requirements and attending a one-time, no obligation, resort preview during the resort stay.

    Advertising material is being used for the purpose of soliciting sales of vacation ownership interests or plans.
    Advertising Review:
    On 04/09/2024 BBB wrote to BookVip and asked the business to substantiate the following advertising claims:

    Advertising BBB Accredited Business logo on their website at https://www.bookvip.com

    BBB found that these claims were in violation of the BBB Code of Advertising. As of the business has failed to discontinue using these claims.
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    2.79/5stars

    Average of 105 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    241 complaints closed in last 3 years

    12 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Years in Business: 15

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    BookVIP.com offers promotional vacation packages and sales of vacation ownership interests or plans (timeshares).


    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    PO Box 695, Natchitoches, LA 71458-0695
    BBB File Opened:
    4/2/2014
    Years in Business:
    15
    Business Started:
    4/18/2009
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Alternate Business Name
    • Interactive Marketing Solutions, LLC
    • Resort Vacations International, LLC
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    T:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    W:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Th:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    F:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Sa:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Su:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Business Management
    • Mr. James Colligan, Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. James Colligan, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Andrew Small, Co-Owner
    • Mr. James Colligan, Owner
    • Mr. James J. Colligan, Co-Owner
    • Ms. Heather Shuler
    • Mr. Marco Torres, Co-Owner
    Additional Contact Information

    Phone Numbers

    Email Addresses

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    Customer Complaints

    241 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    04/05/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Product Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    August 21, 2020 I purchased online from book vip.com a vacation package that stated the deal will never expire no change fees and no cancellation fees for five nights in a luxurious upgraded Suite 4 times the size of a hotel room including unlimited meals, drinks and alcohol with a $500 activity credit and a $300 book VIP credit. The total package amount was $615 with a $99 down payment and four equal installments of $129 which was paid. you can no longer reach anyone by the phone number that is listed. Everything must now be done by emails and online. I emailed multiple times back-and-forth with **** ****** a representative from bookvip.com first he told me that my package had expired and I informed him that the deal said it never expired. He proceeded to tell me that none of their packages say that they never expired and I forward him a copy of the screenshot of my package that stated that it never expires then he said that they could no longer do the $500 activity credit that I had purchased and that the price had changed and gone up to $699. I again informed him that I had paid the total price which was $615 and he stated that the hotel protection plan that I had paid of the $16 could not be credited. That for what I had paid they could credit $599 toward another package. Their 5 night package was now $699 and did not have the$500 activity credit and was only 4 nights not 5 that was in the package I purchased. it was a different package now. The package I purchased specifically says that it never expired along with no cancellation fees. He then went on to say that I would have to pay the difference for four nights that I would only get a credit for $599 and owe another $129. My package was for five nights and already paid now he is saying I can get four nights but pay another $129. I ask specifically if there was any additional taxes or resort fees before I agreed to pay the $129. After paid additional reservation specialist says another $400+ now must be paid
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    Customer Reviews

    105 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    malisa s

    1 star

    06/26/2024

    Cannot give lower than a one star. booked a vacation with them. Called to confirm the dates. Spent 3 hours on bait and switch tactics and unable to book a vacation for the time needed. Was told I would get a refund. Got an email to contact them because I could not get a refund. Tried to call and left 3 voicemails because nobody answers their phones. never received a call back. I do not want this vacation at this point and just want my money back as they obviously are a huge scam and should be shut down for their shady business practices. It was $199 and now I am out that money and $800 to book a legit hotel for my vacation. DO NOT USE THIS SCAM COMPANY

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