ok… This is a long video. But I have included a lot of searches. I have attempted to simulate the rules of HGVMax by using my Diamond Resorts International account and my Hilton Grand Vacations account. I have shown samples of searches at six months and 10 months. The purpose of the six month searchesContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 81… Simulation of HGVMax”
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One Bedroom WorldMark St George Review in St George Utah
St. George is about 2 Hours Northeast from Las Vegas, Nevada. The town is known for its beautiful red rocks. It was a bit of a surprise to find a lot of artwork in the downtown area. Even the Wells Fargo bank had a Sculpture in front. The One bedroom has a nice kitchen andContinue reading “One Bedroom WorldMark St George Review in St George Utah”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 80… Abound / Vistana Owner Update
≈I just completed an owner update at a Westin Property where the discussion centered around the New Abound platform. The Abound Platform is the new name for the Combined Vistana and Marriott Timeshares. Supposedly, the new program is rolling out. You should be getting the official communication over the next few months. Marriott has aContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 80… Abound / Vistana Owner Update”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 79… HGVMax Owner Update
I just completed an owner update and upgraded my resale purchase to HGVMax points. This puts me at the Premier + tier and I am happy with the purchase and the upgrade. In this video I will provide a summary of the benefits of the HGVMax program. I’ll also discuss the highlights of the rolloutContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 79… HGVMax Owner Update”
One Bedroom Worldmark Galena Review in Galena Illinois
About three hours east of Chicago is Galena Illinois. I stayed in a large one bedroom with a nice deck and a fireplace that worked for both the living room and the bedroom. The Murphy bed was located so that you did not need to move furniture to open it. There is a nice indoorContinue reading “One Bedroom Worldmark Galena Review in Galena Illinois”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 78… My new RV is called HGVMax
I am currently wrapping up a cross country tour in my car and staying in Timeshares. This got me to thinking about how happy I am with the HGVMax platform and all the locations available to travel across the country. In so many way I wanted an RV, but chose a Timeshare because I wantedContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 78… My new RV is called HGVMax”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 77… Freedom, Responsibility, and Timeshares
I have created a set of criteria that help me have successful vacation. I have categorized them into three groups… Freedom, Responsibility, and timeshares. By freedom, I mean that you have the ability to plan for a flexible vacation, but you still have to define what that means…. How long is your trip, flying orContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 77… Freedom, Responsibility, and Timeshares”
Two Bedroom Worldmark Estes Park Review in Estes Park Colorado
Estes Park is about 90 minutes Northwest from Denver in the Rocky Mountains. The elevation of the town is over 7000 feet which makes it a nice place to visit in summer to hike or winter to ski. The two bedroom unit is quite large and has a pull out sofa as well. The staffContinue reading “Two Bedroom Worldmark Estes Park Review in Estes Park Colorado”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 76… A California Road Trip Using Wyndham Timeshares
I love the idea of taking a driving trip to different parts of the Country. In this post, I talk about a trip around California. Below are the locations I travel to. I first started in San Francisco and headed toward San Diego stopping at Marina Dunes in Monterrey, Solvang, and then ending up inContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 76… A California Road Trip Using Wyndham Timeshares”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 75… Studio Timeshares should all have Kitchens
Ok, this is a pet peeve of mine. I expect a full kitchen to be in every timeshare and this includes Studio units. I will except a mini kitchen with a two burner stovetop, a medium refrigerator, dishwasher, and all the necessary cooking stuff. I paid a lot of money to own timeshares. I don’tContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 75… Studio Timeshares should all have Kitchens “