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Complaint Review: Panama Relocation Tours - Internet
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Panama Relocation Tours
Internet, United States
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https://panamarelocationtours.com/
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Panama Relocation Tours Lack of integrity- stay away. Overpriced, outdated information and a loony owner Internet
The owner of this company has little or no integrity. Although many people have enjoyed their (crazy expensive) tour of Panama with this organization, if you purchase the online guide (a separate purchase) and then for some unintentional reason cross the owner (this can be for holding a differing political opinion, or possibly because you support an expat that she decided she doesn't like, or maybe you offer a service or recommendation that she views as competition, or any number of perceived transgressions), she will shut you out of the "lifetime access" to the guide and private facebook group that you paid $600 for, and shut out your spouse as well (even if they committed no "transgression").
This may sound crazy (which it IS!), but she and her minions scour other expat facebook groups and PERSONAL facebook pages, spying on members of her group and reporting back to her. I know at least 5 people that this happened to---one of her "toadies" tattled on them and they were summarily kicked out of her group and from accessing the guide that they paid for. No explanation for the shut out, just her capricious, kinda paranoid, emotionally-fueled whim.
She rules her fiefdom with an iron fist, like a spoiled dictator and the threat of expulsion and social ostrasization keeps many people from criticizing her publically. (this happened to me and several others)
The Panama Relocation Tours online guide is outdated and often gives preferential treatment to services and providers that she likes or has a financial relationship with, rather than the best options (despite her claims to the contrary). I purchased the guide mainly for an attorney recommendation and the attorney she recommended way overcharged me compared to other attorneys for the same service (almost double!) and then gave me the wrong advice that I now have to pay several hundred dollars (and several months time) to another attorney to repair. I have heard complaints from several others about their experience with this attorney as well.
I would strongly recommend staying away from this awful, overpriced company. There are so many better ways to learn about moving/relocating to Panama, so many more helpful and unbiased expat groups on facebook where you can get multiple opinions about any question you may have.
Even if you are not very adventurous, Panama is a wonderful country to travel in, safe, a great bus system, wide range of pricing for accomodations and food, etc. If you prefer guidance, ask for recommendations in one of the other expat facebook groups for a private tour guide who can craft the ideal tour for your personal wishlist. You will not only save money, but have a great time and go at your own pace!
I only wish I had heard this advice before wasting my money and going through the frustration and heartache of dealing with Panama Relocation Tours.
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Jackie
Austin,Texas,
United States
Thousands of Very Happy Clients
#2REBUTTAL Owner of company
Sun, July 31, 2022
Since 2010, Panama Relocation Tours has helped thousands of people have a hassle-free move to Panama. We have more than 500 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, Facebook, YouTube, and our website.
In addition to the all-inclusive 6-day 7-night Panama Relocation Tour, we offer an Online Complete Relocation Guide. People who come on a tour get access to the Guide after their tour. They also get bonus access to a private facebook group where we offer ongoing support.
Access to these resources is ONLY removed if someone violates the Terms of Service, which you can see at
https://panamarelocationtours.com/panama-relocation-guide-license-agreement
Unfortunately, some people cannot follow our simple rules, which prohibit you from sharing information outside the group that you can see in the Terms of Service.
No kickbacks are paid to our company by anyone we refer you to. You can call them to verify that. We only refer you to people who offer honest and ethical service Sadly, in Panama, some people do not even know what those words mean.
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