Women say travel company owner took thousands, left them stranded without luxury trips

What started as a neighborhood for ladies who beloved to travel has unraveled into allegations of theft and deceit.

Dozens of ladies across the nation, including in Atlanta, say they paid 1000’s of {dollars} to the travel company Divas of Distinction for luxury holidays, only to arrive in cities with no lodge reservations, no transportation and no excursions booked.

“It was a nightmare,” said Katrina Wilson.

She told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Ashli Lincoln that she spent 1000’s of {dollars} after being promised five-star worldwide trips.

“The address she gave us, it was nothing like what was advertised,” Wilson said.

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She and other vacationers anticipated a palatial five-bedroom property in New Orleans, but when they arrived, they found the property had never been booked. Angela White said she discovered the arduous means after a property supervisor mistakenly let her inside.

“I’m in there taking a shower, which is very dangerous, because I’m in someone’s property where I’m not supposed to be,” White said.

Victims recognized the company’s owner as Quneil Rayside, who marketed trips to locations including Costa Rica, Dubai and Miami. Her web site for Divas of Distinction went offline after complaints surfaced but has since returned with a “coming soon” announcement.

Several ladies said they felt a personal bond with Rayside, who offered the group as a sisterhood. Some say she even befriended them after they misplaced family members.

“I thought she was my sister and that’s why I did it,” said Chasity Fours of Indianapolis, who said Rayside owes her 1000’s. “For her to do that, it’s just dirty.”

Cheyne Rittenberry said she paid Rayside for a Dubai journey, but found no lodge lodging had been made.

“She doesn’t even have a passport. So she never was planning on going to Dubai,” Wilson added.

Court data show Rayside was evicted from her Lawrenceville townhome in August after failing to pay $15,700 in rent. Body digicam video obtained by Channel 2 exhibits deputies serving the eviction discover.

A review of Rayside’s background uncovered a number of fraud and theft expenses in Florida relationship back to 2007. Victims say she also operated a occasion rental business, where one North Carolina lady has filed a declare in Gwinnett County, alleging she misplaced practically $5,000.

“She’s good at what she does. She knows how to prey on you,” Wilson said.

Collectively, victims told Channel 2 they consider Rayside owes them more than $30,000. Many say they’ve filed police stories and complaints with state authorities.

Channel 2 has repeatedly reached out to Rayside for remark. She has not responded.

“She’s a criminal,” said Nikke Prince, another sufferer. “A criminal to the fullest, because you lied. You’re a liar.”

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