Armed Forces Vacation ClubReviews 32

My husband (retired Army NG & foreign war vet) and I have been members since early 2000's. We loved exploring other states and picking different locations every year. The Club and the experiences really treated us well. I used to recommend the site to other military families and purchase certificates to gift to family & friends. NOT AT ALL ANYMORE! The certificates are worthless and if you do find a resort there's such a Huge upcharge (any other vacation app can be used for much cheaper). As for most of the dwindling inventory are just old & outdated businesses. It's so sad I don't even use it anymore and feel very sorry for those taken advantage who enrolled in the scam "Premium" membership!

Most advertised vacations can be purchased for less and. I purchased the Premium package and have not received anything. Communications go without reply.

I am writing this review to warn veterans from being blindsided by these prices. They advertise prices that are from $200-400 for 7 day stays then show resort fees of around $10. Which is an amazing deal right? Wrong a lot of the resorts actually charge extra fees especially if it's all inclusive. These fees can be almost $400 a night per person. You can purchase one of these deals than show up with your partner and will be told by the hotel that you owe around 5k for the stay. Imagine that happening to you! It saddens me how these prices trick vets and people who serve.

AFVC is now Wyndham & trip advisor run. You cant trust either one. Used to be really good site but not anymore. Don't even trust resort reviews esp by Trip Advisor. Nothing gets a bad review.
So sad! I wonder how much more will be taken away form active duty, retirees, and veterans. Such a shame!
The certificates are now a Gimmick!
Be sure to read all the info and check out the resort info. I bought this cert yesterday and canceled it today. Some of the resorts only have upgrades available for additional charges. The one we wanted in Orlando had and extra charge over $500. The $299 spaces were nil. It is a gimmick! It is such a shame that AFVC can't do better than that to give the correct info. Forget the pet friendly... it is nil too!

I paid $770.49 to AFVC for what my reciept said total rent $481.07 but the total added up to $794.04 but after all other charges by the AB sales and rentals in Galveston. When I got there the desk clerk said he needed my credit card and I said for an additional charge of $223.00 at check out and I ask what for and he said for parking and taxes, I sais these have already been paid look at my receipt and he said that did not matter I would still owe $223.00 at check out. I said no I am not, I am not staying here. I am a disabled vetern livin on social security and disability pay. My wife and I saved 2 years for this vacation and were really looking forward to it. We spent half a day packing and two and one half hours driving down and the same driving back which is no fun driving in Houston traffic a whole day ruined. Before this incident I had no problems with AFVC and had recomended them to friends but AFVC was no help now I will not mention AFVC to anyone.

I had a reservation for August in Vegas. When our event was canceled due to Covid-19, I immediately called to cancel or reschedule for another time frame, but they refused to reschedule for a later date, and they would not give me a full refund. I think that 60 days in a pandemic situation is way too far for AFVclub to keep 25% of the payment for cancellation. Disney is 7 days out to cancel and you get a full refund! Very disappointed. I will NEVER book with AFVclub again. For those who are first time user of AFVclub, please do not book with them or do the research first.

Something significant happened a few months ago with the pricing and selections offered by afvclub aka Veterans holidays. Quite a large number of resorts are no longer available at all, the space-A stays have been drastically limited to less than desirable travel dates, and the more desirable resorts and/or travel dates are grossly over priced. I took a small random sampling of resorts from afvclub and then went on the actual resort websites only to discover I could book directly from the resort site for a lot less. I compared Apple's to Apple's; same dates, same accommodations. Afvclub overcharged between $532 to $729 for a weeks stay depending on the resort in every instance!
This used to be a reliable source for affordable vacations but something has gone very wrong and the administrators insist that nothing has changed.
Don't misunderstand, there are still a few deals to be had but very limited now!
I can't begin to adequately express my disappointment and disillusionment!