Definitely. Some people have had experiences where the facilities at the Holiday Inn Vacation Club were not as advertised. For example, the pool was closed for maintenance during their entire stay when it was supposed to be a major selling point. Or the fitness center was in a really bad state with broken equipment and not clean at all. It's really disappointing when you expect certain amenities based on what they promoted and then you don't get them.
Sure. There are horror stories about the billing issues. Guests might be charged multiple times for the same service or find that they were charged for things they didn't use. And when they try to get it sorted out, it becomes a long and arduous process. The accounting department seems to be in a mess in some cases, and the guests end up spending a lot of their vacation time just trying to resolve the financial problems instead of enjoying their stay.
One horror story could be about unexpected fees. People might book thinking they've paid for everything but then get hit with all sorts of extra charges like maintenance fees that are much higher than expected. Another could be issues with accommodation quality. For example, arriving at a Holiday Inn Vacation Club property only to find dirty rooms, broken appliances, or beds that are extremely uncomfortable. Some also complain about the sales tactics. They might be pressured into signing up for the club during their stay with false promises of great benefits and exclusive deals that never materialize.
There was a case where the elevator in a Holiday Inn seemed to have a mind of its own. It would stop at random floors without anyone pressing the buttons. People inside were scared as they didn't know what was going on. Some thought it might be a technical glitch, but it still created a spooky atmosphere.
Sure. There was this one time a traveler booked a flight to a beautiful island. But there were multiple flight delays, and by the time they finally reached the destination, they found out that the hotel they booked had overbooked and had no room for them. They had to scramble to find another accommodation in an unfamiliar place at a much higher cost.
Another common horror story could be about the difficulty in booking desired dates. Members might find that when they try to book during peak seasons, there are no available units despite being promised certain booking privileges. It seems that the system is overbooked or not well - managed in terms of inventory. Also, some have reported problems with the quality of the accommodations. They expected a certain standard based on the Marriott brand, but found that the rooms were not well - maintained, with things like broken furniture or malfunctioning appliances.
Some people have horror stories like unexpected high maintenance fees. They sign up thinking it's a good deal, but then the fees keep increasing year after year, putting a strain on their budget.
One bad vacation horror story is when a family went camping. It started to rain heavily and their tent got flooded. All their clothes and food were soaked. They had to huddle in their car for the rest of the night, cold and wet, with no dry place to sleep.
On a beach holiday once, I got stung by a jellyfish. It was extremely painful. I was just wading in the water, not too far from the shore, when suddenly I felt this sharp pain. I had to be rushed to the local medical center, and it really ruined my otherwise perfect beach holiday.
I once had a vacation horror story on a cruise. There was a norovirus outbreak. People were getting sick everywhere. The smell was awful, and the ship was constantly being cleaned. But it was really difficult to enjoy the vacation with so many ill passengers. It made me feel so uneasy and I couldn't wait to get off the ship.
Definitely. A horror story might be that Garage Squad lost some of the original parts of a car during a restoration. These parts were irreplaceable and had sentimental value to the owner. The team didn't take proper care in keeping track of the parts, and when the owner found out, it was a huge disappointment. It made the whole restoration process a complete disaster for the owner, and they had to try to find alternatives which were either very expensive or not as good as the original parts.
Sure. There was a guest who checked into a Holiday Inn and found that the sheets on the bed were dirty with some strange stains. When they asked for new sheets, the staff took a long time to bring them. It was really disgusting and made the guest feel very uncomfortable throughout their stay.