If you love the tropics of Hawaii and you also like a larger city with more choices of activities, then the Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations is for you. Lots of shopping and night life to enjoy. Available destination like the Arizona Memorial. And you still have the nice tropical weather and beaches ofContinue reading “One Bedroom HGVC Grand Waikikian Review in Waikiki Oahu Hawaii”
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Timeshare Traveler Episode 123… Quickest Way to Get ROI on a Timeshare
I’ve always tracked my Return on Investment in Timeshares. Over the years I’ve gotten better at it as I have learned how to purchase more effectively. In this video, I show how you can calculate your ROI and also some general rules. Like lowest maintenance on deeds in Las Vegas, but using your Points inContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 123… Quickest Way to Get ROI on a Timeshare”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 122… Stay ‘n Fly Reduces Stress
This video is for everyone who is a worrier on the day of travel like I am. Will I wake up in time? Are there traffic Delays? Will my Uber / Lyft Driver be available or show up? Is long term parking filled? I could go on and on… But I think you get theContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 122… Stay ‘n Fly Reduces Stress”
Studio Scottsdale Villa Mirage Hilton Vacation Club Review in Scottsdale Arizona
Located in Scottsdale Arizona (near Phoenix) is the Villa Mirage Hilton Vacation Club (Formerly Diamond Resorts). Booked the hotel using HGVC points. There are multiple pool areas… The main pool area, the kids pool area (next to the main pool), and a Serenity hot tub area (adults only) in the courtyard of the property. LotsContinue reading “Studio Scottsdale Villa Mirage Hilton Vacation Club Review in Scottsdale Arizona”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 121… Timeshare 2022 in Review
After finally getting back to business after the Covid crisis began to subside, there were significant upgrades and changes in the timeshare industry that happened in 2022 that will grow and evolve in 2023. In this Video, I wanted to discuss those changes and the impacts going forward. The biggest changes all seemed to beContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 121… Timeshare 2022 in Review”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 120… Timeshare Challenge to AirBnb?
Timeshare companies are just beginning to respond to AirBnb / VRBO type companies. They are still behind, but they are making efforts. My favorite comparison is to compare Netflix to Amazon / Apple Movies. Netflix is only movies, where Apple and Amazon have Movies and Much more. Timeshares have cruises, events, houses, etc… Whereas AirBnBContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 120… Timeshare Challenge to AirBnb?”
Two Bedroom Riviera Beach Resort Review by Hilton Club in Dana Point Ca
This resort is one of the former Diamond locations that I suspect will be upgraded. I look forward to staying there again and also look forward to see what Hilton does when they finally upgrade the timeshare. It is one of the Timeshares that many people would say is not up to Hilton Standards. LocatedContinue reading “Two Bedroom Riviera Beach Resort Review by Hilton Club in Dana Point Ca”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 119… Timeshare Winners and Losers in 2023
Which timeshare company made the best investment in past years to gain the most in 2023. I will be reviewing three timeshare companies… Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham / Worldmark to provide you with insight based on my year of timeshare travel and my experienced gains. The impacts of the economy and the improvements in brandsContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 119… Timeshare Winners and Losers in 2023”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 118… How I Earned 132 Free Nights in 2022
This video is my annual look back at last year and how many free hotel nights I earned by attending presentations, using my credit cards for every day purchases, and paying maintenance fees with credit cards, etc… This year (2022) was made special because I was living full time in timeshares or hotels. I alsoContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 118… How I Earned 132 Free Nights in 2022”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 117… Timeshare Comparison in Myrtle Beach
There are three Hilton Grand Vacation options in Myrtle Beach… Anderson Ocean Club, Ocean 22, and Ocean Enclave. There are two Abound locations…. Marriott Ocean Watch and Sheraton Broadway Plantation. And there are 4 or more Club Wyndham resorts but I only review Club Wyndham Sea Watch. The good news is that they are allContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 117… Timeshare Comparison in Myrtle Beach”