BellaOnline Forums Travel and Culture Budget Travel Have any of you heard about getting your VAT refunded from trips?

Hey guys,

I guess I just never really thought I had anything to share until now, but I found this placed called Refund for Tourists, and they help you get a 15% refund on the total cost of your vacation. It is actually a refund of the VAT (taxes) you pay while in you�re traveling. I was told you have up to one year to claim this refund on hotel, cruise, airfare, & tour costs. I don�t know all the details for all the destinations or airlines, but if you email them at RFTCUSTOMERservice@yahoo.com and they send you the details of what you have to do. I figure if you all are like me that 15% will come in handy. For me personally it means I can take another trip 

Hi Jessey...now that you bring it up..I do remember getting back some money when we went to Canada last summer. Its only the tax on certain things, like souveniers, not on hotels, etc..I don't think. And your receipt needs to show the total purchase over a certain amount. Sorry to be so vague...I know I didn't get back too much, but something is better than nothing.