>I made a reservation last June at the La Quinta Palm Springs Resort Hotel in California for the next VFP DevCon. At the time of my reservation, I was not informed of the requirement of a deposit that was billed to my credit card for the amount of $127 (one night's rate). I have never in my life been required to front any hotel (resort or otherwise) an interest free loan for 10 months. This is absolutely shameful.

This happened to me in Orlando, too (the deposit, I mean). I was disgruntled too, but at least they informed me when I reserved, so I could wait a few more months instead of tieing up the money so long...I'd complain to Advisor, if I were you...