Interesting little peice on MSNBC.com: they
list the top five travel scams that afflict the unlucky and the unwary. What are the five? I knew you were going to
ask:
1. Discount travel clubs
2. Become a travel agent
3. Deceptive pricing
4. Timeshares
5. Out of business
Hit the article for details. Basically, the key in any situation, for any trip, you need to do your due diligence.
Usually if something smells bad, it is bad. Possible exceptions are blue cheese and your own feet.