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    Business ProfileforAffordableTours.com

    Travel Agency
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.86/5stars

    Average of 357 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    16 complaints closed in last 3 years

    4 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 4/12/2001

    Years in Business: 25

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    Overview

    AffordableTours.com is an online travel agencies booking escorted tour packages, ocean cruises, and river cruises at discounted prices. We sell vacations to Europe, North America and all worldwide destinations.

    Products & Services

    Guided Tours, Ocean Cruises, River Cruises, All-Inclusive Resorts

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    11150 Cash Rd, Stafford, TX 77477-4313
    BBB File Opened:
    3/7/2001
    Years in Business:
    25
    Business Started:
    1/1/1999
    Accredited Since:
    4/12/2001
    Alternate Business Name
    • Castles of the World
    • Affordable Tours
    Business Management
    • Mr. Rod Fernandez, Vice President of Sales
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (281) 269-2690
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    Phone Numbers

    Email Addresses

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    Customer Complaints

    16 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    10/11/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I booked a trip to Italy on Globus through Affordable Tours. The travel agent, Lawren Farias, misrepresented what we paid for. 1) We were told the tour was a small group, and would have a maximum of 24 people at all times. We paid extra for this. Our tour had 27 people, and since there were two simultaneous tours, the bus had 27 people, but the activities had in excessive of 50 people, since both tours were combined. 2) We were assured by Lawren that the hotels were all first class, which was NOT the case, and centrally located. This was NOT the case. Our hotels in Milan, both before, during and after the tour, were 30 minutes outside of the city center without traffic, and one hour with traffic. Since I have mobility issues, as she was informed, I had to pay hundreds of dollars in taxi fares to get into town. 3) I was assured by Lawren that Globus had a very stringent COVID policy. So not true! I had to FORCE the issue to have a sick traveller tested, and only then was she removed from the tour. But her exposed roommate was able to continue on, ONLY masking in the bus. To EVERY meal and activity, she was allowed to unmask at all times, even though it can take up to a week to test positive. So I could not participate because of her! 4) I was told Globus always gave meal choices at dinner. The ONLY choice we had was to eat it or not eat it. Period! This tour was TOTALLY misrepresented to me. I NEVER would have gone if I was told the truth!!!! I want a full refund! I am owed at least that!
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    Customer Reviews

    357 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Delores B

    5 stars

    04/17/2024

    Easy to deal with, friendly, professional and accommodating. Responds in a timely manner.

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