An unusual request turned out to be trouble.
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula is home, among many other attractions, to the beaches and coral reefs of resort town Playa del Carmen.The hotel takes pride in its Mexican heritage and style. It says it is laid back, simple and has complimentary beers and snacks all day.
But an unusual request from the hotel front desk led to an unpleasant experience that other travelers staying at any hotel ought to be aware of.I recently fell victim to a phishing pre-payment scam involving a Design Partner hotel of Marriott in Mexico. It all started when I received an email regarding my hotel reservation, offering me the option to pre-pay via PayPal at a slightly discounted rate, along with a welcome drink as an incentive.
Since then, I've made numerous calls to the front desk and sent emails to the reservations address, requesting to speak with the hotel owner to discuss the best course of action moving forward. Unfortunately, I have yet to receive a response.Travel expert and View From the Wing writer Gary Leff followed up with the guest and gathered a bit more information.."They also made a second reservation at Booking.
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