Ocasionally, I like to put this reminder out there for newcomers to Cozumel so that they aren't taken advantage of and/or don't get themsleves into an uncomfortable situation that they don't want to be in.
Many of you have had aggressive time share experiences, others may have only heard some of the horror stories, and then some of you may have had very positive time share experiences. I hope that some of you will share your accounts with us. This is intended as nothing more than a "heads up" so that you can make an informed decision.
As you exit customs and come through the glass doors, there will be several men/women in dark slacks (in a single file line) and white shirts that say "Tourist Advisory." These are time share salesmen/women. They are NOT the Tourist Board nor are they there to help you find your way around. They are there to make an appointment for you to hear the time share pitch. They will offer you "freebies" to come hear the "45 minute" presentation. As many can probably attest to, there is more to these "freebies" than meets the eye.
As you exit customs, they will ask you "Where are you staying? What is your destination?" They can be very aggressive. If you are not interested in a time share, then simply say "no thanks" or ignore them. If you ARE interested in a time share, then by all means, talk to them.
You do not need these people to get your transfers despite what they might say. If coming in on a charter, the Charter company representatives will be outside the second set of glass doors in uniform and usually holding a sign that says "Apple Vacations," "Funjet," "Worry Free" etc.
If you need to purchase your shuttle tickets, the sales window is just to the left as you come through the glass doors after customs. Prices to the hotels are clearly displayed and the prices are regulated.
I hope this helps at least one person to avoid wasted vacation time or to become the proud new owner of a time share property in Cozumel...if that is what you want!
Many of you have had aggressive time share experiences, others may have only heard some of the horror stories, and then some of you may have had very positive time share experiences. I hope that some of you will share your accounts with us. This is intended as nothing more than a "heads up" so that you can make an informed decision.
As you exit customs and come through the glass doors, there will be several men/women in dark slacks (in a single file line) and white shirts that say "Tourist Advisory." These are time share salesmen/women. They are NOT the Tourist Board nor are they there to help you find your way around. They are there to make an appointment for you to hear the time share pitch. They will offer you "freebies" to come hear the "45 minute" presentation. As many can probably attest to, there is more to these "freebies" than meets the eye.
As you exit customs, they will ask you "Where are you staying? What is your destination?" They can be very aggressive. If you are not interested in a time share, then simply say "no thanks" or ignore them. If you ARE interested in a time share, then by all means, talk to them.
You do not need these people to get your transfers despite what they might say. If coming in on a charter, the Charter company representatives will be outside the second set of glass doors in uniform and usually holding a sign that says "Apple Vacations," "Funjet," "Worry Free" etc.
If you need to purchase your shuttle tickets, the sales window is just to the left as you come through the glass doors after customs. Prices to the hotels are clearly displayed and the prices are regulated.
I hope this helps at least one person to avoid wasted vacation time or to become the proud new owner of a time share property in Cozumel...if that is what you want!
