Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Travelwise a Scam?
2. Who is Travelwise?
3. Does anyone really win the sweepstakes?
4. What's the Travelwise office visit like?
5. Why are there Travelwise qualifications?
6. What do I have to buy at Travelwise?
7. What's the deal with these free gifts I won?
8. Are there fees associated with the gift?
9. Where can I go on vacation with Travelwise?
1. Is Travelwise a Scam? Travelwise is not a scam. What travelers really want to know when they ask "Is Travelwise a scam?" is if the Bermuda Cruise or Travelwise Sweepstakes is legitimate. Nobody types “legitimate” when scam has fewer characters. We understand the skepticism, so we have gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions about Travelwise Inc. Understanding these basic facts will positively impact your experience with Travelwise.
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2. Who is Travelwise? Travelwise is a travel company offering great vacations at wholesale prices. Ohio business man and community leader David Wise began the business in 2000 with the goal of providing families with affordable quality vacations. Travelwise offers its clients the opportunity to vacation in many popular resort areas, where the company and its partners own, lease, or otherwise have access to resort accommodations.
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3. Does anyone really win the sweepstakes? Absolutely! You can check out our previous winners here. Travelwise collects entries submitted by people who want to learn more about us until the end of the calendar year in December. The drawing is held on or before February 1. The winner will receive their choice of any car up to $70,000 MSRP, or the Ultimate Sports Getaway which includes 6 tickets to the sporting event of your choice (Daytona 500, Super Bowl, etc) private jet transportation, premium hotel accommodations and limousine transportation, or $50,000 in cash. Read the legal mumbo jumbo.
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4. What's the office visit like? Travelwise has found that our clients like the casual atmosphere that we create while we introduce our company. One of our staff members will conduct a brief 45-minute group multi-media presentation to highlight the benefits of traveling with Travelwise. The last 15 minutes are reserved for individual questions about the company.
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5. Why are there qualifications? While we welcome anyone to come to one of our offices or attend one of our presentations to learn about the company, our travel program is really designed for people who are over 21 years of age and have a combined annual household income of $25,000 per year. If you are married, your spouse is required to attend with you. These qualifications are in place to ensure that, like all businesses, Travelwise focuses our marketing and promotional programs on the demographic group that is most likely to travel and take advantage of the full benefits of our program.
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6. What do I have to buy? You are under no obligation to purchase anything. All of our qualified clients receive the promotional gifts as a thank you just for letting us introduce Travelwise. Our job is to outline our Travelwise travel program and show you the benefits of traveling with Travelwise. Whether you see the value is for each person to decide.
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7. What’s the deal with these free gifts I won? You did not win the gifts. Travelwise offers these incentives to clients who meet certain marketing demographics and who have first requested information about us. All qualifying clients receive the incentives just for letting us introduce ourselves. Also, the gifts are not free because some of the items do have fees and conditions of use. Click here to read all of the terms and conditions.
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8. Are there fees associated with the gift?
Our promotional gifts change rapidly and frequently and sometimes vary by geographic area. The terms and conditions vary for each offer. Our current promotions include:
3 Night Cruise on Royal Caribbean or Carnival Cruise Lines plus round trip airfare for two passengers (value $1200): Depart from Port Canaveral or Miami, Florida to the Bahamas aboard a luxury cruise ship. You will be asked to pay a refundable security deposit of $50 per person when you request a reservation. You do not need to pay this deposit on the night of your visit to our office, only when you request a reservation. The traveler is also responsible for all taxes, port charges and other government fees. The cruise requires advance reservations and is subject to availability. Some dates may be blacked out.
Marriott Package and $300 in Gas Certificates:
Each client will receive a travel voucher for 2 nights hotel accommodations at the guests’ choice of 600 select Marriott brand properties nationwide. Not every Marriott property is available. Advance reservations are required and reservations are subject to availability. You will be asked to pay a refundable security deposit of $50 when you request a reservation. You do not need to pay this deposit on the night of your visit to Travelwise, only when you request a reservation. See also $300 Gas Redemption Voucher below.
The “Fly Free with Me Companion Airfare Certificate” offer allows a companion to fly free when the traveler purchases a qualifying coach class ticket on American Airlines.
The $300 Gas Redemption Voucher offer enables the participant to receive a $25 gas card each month that they maintain loyalty to their chosen brand of gasoline by spending $100 at that brand. Maximum value $300. Program may require a onetime $5 refundable registration fee. Other manufacturer terms and conditions may apply.
Las Vegas/Orlando Package: Each client will receive a travel voucher that is valid for two complimentary hotel nights in their choice of Las Vegas, Orlando or Reno and one round trip airline ticket departing from most major US cities. Clients who attend the presentation as a couple will receive a second round trip airline ticket. This getaway requires advance reservations and is subject to availability. You will be asked to pay a refundable security deposit of $50 to the getaway provider when you request a reservation. You do not need to pay this deposit on the night of your visit to our office, only when you request a reservation. More Info.
Please click here to view all the terms and conditions.
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9. Where can I go on vacation? Clients can choose some of the most popular vacation destinations even some lesser-known destinations. The program is destination-based and not resort or location based; however, a sample list of the company’s available property can be found here. Our vacation inventory is client-driven, which means that we actively seek to procure and maintain accommodations in the areas most desired Travelwise' clients.
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