Thursday, 29 May 2025

Holiday villas that don't exist

Imagine arriving in Thailand with your family after a 30-hour journey and months of anticipation, only to discover that the holiday villa you booked doesn't exist. To make matters worse, it's just a few days before Christmas.

We helped a family who experienced just this after paying for a scam listing on Booking.com. Find out what happened and how to avoid falling for similar accommodation scams ahead of the holiday season.

How to spot a holiday scam

Source: Which? (28 May 2025)

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