If you have been looking at joining P1D and have looked from afar, you might have noticed that most of the links on the presentation and business site are now working, but other than that you might not realize that P1D is still in pre-launch mode.

If you are a Platinum One Destinations member you are more than likely aware that P1D is still in it's infancy, well maybe a 3rd grader or so now, as there are many aspects to the business which are not running as smoothly and efficiently as perhaps we would have hoped by this stage.

However, with knowledge there is a certain peace and if I was aware of certain launch dates I perhaps would not have been so concerned, maybe that's too harsh, maybe aware, about certain aspects of the P1D package.

Firstly P1D is still not fully functional. NetTrav, the travel portal will be launched on February 8th 2008. One will be able to purchase it directly from the P1D business sites as well as on members NetTrav websites at only $99/yr.

Secondly, the Concierge Flagship Platinum One Destinations product will be launched on March 1st 2008. Currently concierge is only providing Condo stays on the points system, flights and cruises can be booked without any point deductions.

I suspect that SMG (Synergy Marketing group) as well as P1D had not expected the massive success they have experienced 'til date. They have however responded with a massive recruitment of agents to help P1D members.

So if you are in P1D or are looking at it, just know that with a launch, come some teething pains, most have been ironed out, but the benefit is, as we have always heard, the early bird catches the worm.

The P1D corporate has been gracious enough to extend the pre-launch specials until the end of February. One important thing you will never lack in Platinum One, is support.

So being in P1D right from the beginning, even with all the growing pains, has it been worth it?....You Bet!

Hope this helps

Maria Porter

972-881-4694

www.platinum-one-destinations.com <- presentation site

www.GlobalP1D.com <- business site

www.P1D.info <- my personal site

www.nettrav.com/porter <- NetTrav website

Dear oh Dear...

the sky is falling down...all these coastal vacations members are being bullied into joining Platinum One Destinations....by Synergy Marketing Group.....against their will....

The assumption is we have to be warned about the decisions we wish to make, because we know no better.

For example:

"Home Business Coach Jay NaPier Warns Against Platinum One Destinations (P1D)"

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=58043

and

"Platinum One Destinations (P1D) Launch Causes Confusion" by Dean Marino

http://transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=33462&cat=1

If the reader is not savvy, the press releases might look as if they have been written by the press, to indeed warn us about the goings on in P1D.

Utilizing press releases as a method of advertising has been a popular way to advertise by many in Coastal Vacations and looking at the current explosion of new releases it appears that it remains so.

Press releases are not all they appear and I urge you to read my article regarding them:

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Truth-Behind-Coastal-Vacations-Press-Releases&id=510473

The bottom line is, Platinum One Destinations has brought in $2 Million dollars since launching on January 1st 2008.

Which means....some of this money might have gone towards the purchase of Coastal Vacations packages.

I personally have never been involved in a business so simple to share as P1D and NetTrav.

You will not find Platinum One Destinations members releasing negative press releases about Coastal Vacations. All the so called "warnings" and negativity appears to be all one way?

And why should that be? I think the answer is apparant for all to see.

It is bad practice to burn bridges, you never know when you might want to cross back on one.

The home based business market is HUGE, there is enough for everyone no matter which business they choose to be in.....

In conclusion, the sky is not falling and everyone should do his/her due diligence before joining any home business.

Jay and Dean, if you wish to find out more about P1D I would love to share it with you both, it might just be the perfect adjunct to your coastal businesses....it was to mine.

:-)

Cheers

Maria Porter

972-881-4694

www.platinum-one-destinations.com

www.P1D.info

www.GlobalP1D.com