Terms & Conditions

Effective: Jul 10 2025
Vacation Buddies ("we", "us", or "our") is an independent third-party marketing company offering promotional travel experiences in partnership with licensed travel providers and resort developers. We do not render or sell vacation ownership (timeshare) products. All offers are void where prohibited and not redeemable for cash.

By using this website, submitting your information, or purchasing a package, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

🔎 How the Offer Works
We offer discounted or complimentary vacation packages that may include hotel stays, dinners, show tickets, or gift cards, in exchange for your attendance at a short timeshare presentation (also called a resort preview or tour). Presentations typically last between 90–120 minutes depending on the destination.

You’re never required to purchase anything. Just show up, be curious, and hear about the vacation plan. That’s it!

To receive any promotional gifts or incentives, you must:

• Attend the full presentation as scheduled

• Meet all qualifications listed below

• Be sober and not under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances

 
Failure to meet or complete these conditions will result in forfeiture of the offer and any included gifts.

 
✅ How to Qualify
 
Marital Status & Age Requirements
Branson, Cocoa Beach, Orlando, Williamsburg

• Married / Cohabitating: Ages 25–70 (Only one must meet age)

• Single Females: Ages 28–70

• Single Males: ❌ Not eligible

Gatlinburg, Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas

• Married / Cohabitating: Ages 27–70 (Both must meet age)

• Single Females: Ages 28–70

• Single Males: ❌ Not eligible

Engaged Couples: One must qualify as a single (per above), and both must attend the tour together.

Income Requirements
Minimum combined annual gross income:

• $60,000 for married/cohabiting couples

• $60,000 for singles (Vegas: $75,000)

Accepted Income Sources:
✔ Full-time or part-time employment
✔ Self-employed (with proof)
✔ Retirement / pension
✔ Social Security
✔ VA or military disability
✔ Rideshare or food delivery
✔ Commissions
 
Not Accepted:
✖ Unemployment
✖ Temporary or permanent disability (non-military)
✖ Alimony or child support
✖ Real estate income or tips
✖ At-home daycares, salons, or unlicensed businesses
✖ Stock, bond, or annuity income
✖ Workman’s compensation
✖ Real estate agents and timeshare employees

Proof of Cohabitation (if applicable)
Provide one of the following with matching addresses:

• Government-issued ID

• Utility, cable, or internet bill

• Credit card or bank statement

• Car or health insurance

• Renters/homeowners insurance

📌 P.O. Boxes are acceptable only with supporting residential documentation.
📌 Pay stubs are not accepted in Las Vegas.
 
Self-Employed Guests
Must provide proof of business ownership:
✔ Business license
✔ Business card
✔ Business credit card
✔ Official website
✖ Social media pages alone are not accepted
 
Citizenship Requirements

• U.S. Citizens: Valid government ID required

• International (Outside U.S.): Valid passport, $50k+ income, major credit card

• Canadian Citizens: Ontario only (❌ no Quebec or French-Canadian guests; ❌ not eligible in Las Vegas)

• Consular IDs: Accepted for Mexican citizens (in select destinations)
   

Language

• Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Orlando: English or Spanish

• Branson, Myrtle Beach, Williamsburg: English only
   

🚫 Who Is Not Eligible

• Westgate employees or owners

• Individuals who have toured the same Westgate location in the past 12 months

• Individuals who have toured a different Westgate location in the past 6 months

• Past NQ (non-qualified) guests

• Guests who received the package as a gift

• Guests participating in a sporting event, convention, or reunion during their stay

• Group travel (3+ couples or singles booking together)

• Anyone under the influence of alcohol

• Individuals in bankruptcy or foreclosure

• Real estate agents, timeshare employees, or their immediate family

• Children or parents of Westgate owners
   

🏨 Hotel & Tour Details
 
Resort Tour:

• Cannot be scheduled on arrival or departure day

• All listed guests must attend together

• No pets, firearms, or controlled substances permitted

• Children may not be left unattended during the tour
   

Hotel Deposits:

• Las Vegas: $50 per night (maximum $200)

• All Other Locations: $100 total hold at check-in
   

Inventory-Only / Tour-Only Packages:

• Must stay at a non-timeshare hotel for at least one night
   

Locals:

• Must not reside within 60 miles of the destination resort
   

📅 Reservation & Cancellation Policy

• One offer per household

• Maximum two tours allowed every 3 years

• Must wait 1 year to retour the same location

• Must wait 6 months to tour a different location

• Rescheduling requires 14+ days’ notice

• Reschedules within 14 days may incur fees starting at $187.50 per night

• Cancellations within review period may incur a $150 fee

• No-shows may be charged the full rack rate for the reservation

• Only one free reschedule allowed per booking
   

🎁 Gift Cards & Experiences
Promotional gifts are awarded after successful tour attendance and qualification. Amazon Gift Cards are given immediately upon booking confirmation.

Once issued, gifts are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Substitutions may occur based on availability. Offers cannot be combined with other discounts.
 
📬 Consent to Contact
By submitting your information, you authorize Vacation Buddies and our affiliates to contact you via phone, text, or email.
This may include automated systems or prerecorded messages.
You may opt out at any time. Your consent is not required to make a purchase.
 
📞 Contact
Need help booking or verifying your qualifications?
Call us at 702‑478‑5174 or email support@thevacationbuddies.com