u/limjikim

Just wanted to drop a warning here for anyone planning a trip to Ooty or booking through a travel agency called Book One Tour. They just pulled a classic bait-and-switch on a family vacation I booked.

The Setup: I booked a full family package through "Book One Tour." To secure the booking and get my advance payment, their sales team sent me beautiful photos of premium rooms with clear views and balconies. Based on those specific images, I confirmed the booking.

The Reality:

We arrived at the hotel in Ooty yesterday after a long drive, only to find out they had booked us into the absolute lowest-tier standard room. The window was literally blocked by a cupboard, and the room looked nothing like the promotional photos. On top of that, the promised Wi-Fi was completely dead.

The Agency's Response:

When I confronted "Book One Tour" via WhatsApp, their customer service was completely unprofessional

Instead of fixing their booking error, they told me to go negotiate with the hotel manager.

When I asked about the broken Wi-Fi, the rep actually told me to "just use the Wi-Fi in the hall."

The rep then admitted that "all the rooms in the hotel are similar to yours," which completely proves the premium photos they used to sell me the package were entirely fake.

I asked for a very reasonable 10% deduction on the final package price due to the downgraded room and missing amenities. They flat-out refused, claiming they still had to pay the hotel and cab full price (which isn't my problem when they fail to deliver the promised service).

I ended up paying the final balance directly to the cab driver just to protect my family's peace of mind and not ruin our sightseeing today, but I am extremely disappointed.

"Book One Tour" uses fake photos of premium rooms to lock in your money, dumps you in budget rooms, refuses to take responsibility, and provides zero customer support when things go wrong. Avoid them if you value your money and your peace of mind on vacation.

(I have attached the photos they sent me vs. the room we actually got, along with the WhatsApp chat screenshots where they tell me to sit in the hallway for Wi-Fi in the link below).

https://disk.yandex.com/d/fxsSozZvpXfszQ

Just wanted to drop a warning here for anyone planning a trip to Ooty or booking through a travel agency called Book One Tour. They just pulled a classic bait-and-switch on a family vacation I booked.

The Setup: I booked a full family package through "Book One Tour." To secure the booking and get my advance payment, their sales team sent me beautiful photos of premium rooms with clear views and balconies. Based on those specific images, I confirmed the booking.

The Reality:

We arrived at the hotel in Ooty yesterday after a long drive, only to find out they had booked us into the absolute lowest-tier standard room. The window was literally blocked by a cupboard, and the room looked nothing like the promotional photos. On top of that, the promised Wi-Fi was completely dead.

The Agency's Response:

When I confronted "Book One Tour" via WhatsApp, their customer service was completely unprofessional

Instead of fixing their booking error, they told me to go negotiate with the hotel manager.

When I asked about the broken Wi-Fi, the rep actually told me to "just use the Wi-Fi in the hall."

The rep then admitted that "all the rooms in the hotel are similar to yours," which completely proves the premium photos they used to sell me the package were entirely fake.

I asked for a very reasonable 10% deduction on the final package price due to the downgraded room and missing amenities. They flat-out refused, claiming they still had to pay the hotel and cab full price (which isn't my problem when they fail to deliver the promised service).

I ended up paying the final balance directly to the cab driver just to protect my family's peace of mind and not ruin our sightseeing today, but I am extremely disappointed.

"Book One Tour" uses fake photos of premium rooms to lock in your money, dumps you in budget rooms, refuses to take responsibility, and provides zero customer support when things go wrong. Avoid them if you value your money and your peace of mind on vacation.

(I have attached the photos they sent me vs. the room we actually got, along with the WhatsApp chat screenshots where they tell me to sit in the hallway for Wi-Fi in the link below).

https://disk.yandex.com/d/fxsSozZvpXfszQ

Just wanted to drop a warning here for anyone planning a trip to Ooty or booking through a travel agency called Book One Tour. They just pulled a classic bait-and-switch on a family vacation I booked.

The Setup: I booked a full family package through "Book One Tour." To secure the booking and get my advance payment, their sales team sent me beautiful photos of premium rooms with clear views and balconies. Based on those specific images, I confirmed the booking.

The Reality:

We arrived at the hotel in Ooty yesterday after a long drive, only to find out they had booked us into the absolute lowest-tier standard room. The window was literally blocked by a cupboard, and the room looked nothing like the promotional photos. On top of that, the promised Wi-Fi was completely dead.

The Agency's Response:

When I confronted "Book One Tour" via WhatsApp, their customer service was completely unprofessional

Instead of fixing their booking error, they told me to go negotiate with the hotel manager.

When I asked about the broken Wi-Fi, the rep actually told me to "just use the Wi-Fi in the hall."

The rep then admitted that "all the rooms in the hotel are similar to yours," which completely proves the premium photos they used to sell me the package were entirely fake.

I asked for a very reasonable 10% deduction on the final package price due to the downgraded room and missing amenities. They flat-out refused, claiming they still had to pay the hotel and cab full price (which isn't my problem when they fail to deliver the promised service).

I ended up paying the final balance directly to the cab driver just to protect my family's peace of mind and not ruin our sightseeing today, but I am extremely disappointed.

"Book One Tour" uses fake photos of premium rooms to lock in your money, dumps you in budget rooms, refuses to take responsibility, and provides zero customer support when things go wrong. Avoid them if you value your money and your peace of mind on vacation.

(I have attached the photos they sent me vs. the room we actually got, along with the WhatsApp chat screenshots where they tell me to sit in the hallway for Wi-Fi in the link below).

https://disk.yandex.com/d/fxsSozZvpXfszQ

Hey everyone, need a reality check.

I’m a Senior React dev with 4.3 years of experience, currently on a career gap since April 1. I’ve got a 12 LPA offer in progress, and HR says it will be processed today.

The issue is they want me to complete onboarding immediately, and possibly come to the office on Saturday at 10 AM. But I already informed them that I have a family trip planned from May 20–23, so I can only join on May 25.

I’m not comfortable signing anything unless the offer letter clearly mentions May 25 as my joining date. HR is saying to join first and “we’ll manage leave later,” but that doesn’t feel right to me.

My questions:

• Is it normal for HR to push onboarding before the actual joining date?
• Should I insist on May 25 in writing before signing?
• Is a 1.5 month gap a big issue for Senior React roles?
• Am I overthinking this, or is this a genuine red flag?

I also have technical rounds with bigger companies next week, so I can wait if needed.

Would appreciate honest opinions.