ATLANTA — What began as a community for women who loved to travel has unraveled into allegations of theft and deceit.
Dozens of women across the country, including in Atlanta, say they paid thousands of dollars to the travel company Divas of Distinction for luxury vacations, only to arrive in cities with no hotel 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 thousands of dollars after being promised five-star international trips.
“The address she gave us, it was nothing like what was advertised,” Wilson said.
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She and other travelers expected a palatial five-bedroom estate in New Orleans, but when they arrived, they discovered the property had never been booked. Angela White said she learned the hard way after a property manager 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 identified the company’s owner as Quneil Rayside, who marketed trips to destinations including Costa Rica, Dubai and Miami. Her website for Divas of Distinction went offline after complaints surfaced but has since returned with a “coming soon” announcement.
Several women said they felt a personal bond with Rayside, who presented the group as a sisterhood. Some say she even befriended them after they lost loved ones.
“I thought she was my sister and that’s why I did it,” said Chasity Fours of Indianapolis, who said Rayside owes her thousands. “For her to do that, it’s just dirty.”
Cheyne Rittenberry said she paid Rayside for a Dubai trip, but discovered no hotel accommodations had been made.
“She doesn’t even have a passport. So she never was planning on going to Dubai,” Wilson added.
Court records show Rayside was evicted from her Lawrenceville townhome in August after failing to pay $15,700 in rent. Body camera video obtained by Channel 2 shows deputies serving the eviction notice.
Victims say she also operated a party rental business, where one North Carolina woman has filed a claim in Gwinnett County, alleging she lost nearly $5,000.
“She’s good at what she does. She knows how to prey on you,” Wilson said.
Collectively, victims told Channel 2 they believe Rayside owes them more than $30,000. Many say they’ve filed police reports and complaints with state authorities.
Channel 2 has repeatedly reached out to Rayside for comment. She has not responded.
“She’s a criminal,” said Nikke Prince, another victim. “A criminal to the fullest, because you lied. You’re a liar.”
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