Scams are everywhere, especially on the Internet and the travel industry is no exception.

Whilst researching deals for my site, I came across a few dubious offers. Please know, right now, that anyone offering you free tickets to Disney World, or anywhere in the Orlando area, expects something in return.

Many timeshare companies use this ploy, but in return, you usually have to do a tour of their property. This is at the very least time consuming. Such presentations can take up a good few hours of your holiday time, and time is money in Disney World.

It is not just Disney World and the Orlando area that suffer from scammers. Travel scams occur throughout the travel industry.

If you do wind up being forced into a timeshare presentation, which you had no desire to participate in, insist on walking away, especially if the offer does not allow you time to go away and consider the deal. Away from the holiday atmosphere, when you are in the midst of all the fun, these type of deals often sound more attractive than they would normally.

This is not to say that all timeshares should be avoided. There