I recommend a trip to Hilo if you are on the big Island. It is about 90 minutes from Kona or Waikoloa if you take the direct route or 120 minutes if you go around the island. Going direct saves you time while going around the island offers you opportunities to stop and see someContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Goes to Hilo – Episode 8 – Coffee, Chocolate, and sweets”
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Review of Hilton Grand Vacations Kohala Suites two Bedroom in Waikoloa, Hawaii
The Kohala Suites are one of four Hilton Grand Vacation timeshares on the island of Hawaii. The two bedroom units are quite spacious with high ceilings as hardwood floors. Staying here you also have access to the Hilton Waikoloa via shuttle or you can drive (I walked the 20 minutes to enjoy the Hawaii air).Continue reading “Review of Hilton Grand Vacations Kohala Suites two Bedroom in Waikoloa, Hawaii”
65+ Year old beach bum goes Kona Coffee Tasting in Kona, Hawaii – Episode 7
I am enjoying my time in Hawaii. Then it dawned on me that I am less than 20 minutes from many of the worlds best coffee plantations that all roast Kona coffee. So, I decided that I would sample a few locations and share them with you. I went to four different types of places;Continue reading “65+ Year old beach bum goes Kona Coffee Tasting in Kona, Hawaii – Episode 7”
Review of Club Wyndham Mauna Loa One Bedroom
Located just 10 minutes south of Kona, Hawaii on the big Island. This timeshare is close to many of the Kona coffee plantations and roasters… So if you love coffee, you are 15 to 20 minutes from coffee heaven. enjoy the free tasting and tours. The resort is laid out with relatively small buildings withContinue reading “Review of Club Wyndham Mauna Loa One Bedroom”
Review of Club Wyndham Sedona One Bedroom
This was my first trip to Sedona, but it won’t be my last. As you arrive into Sedona from Phoenix, you come up over a hill and come face to face with the beautiful red rocks that make Sedona such a interesting pace to visit. The Club Wyndham Sedona is a wonderful place located withContinue reading “Review of Club Wyndham Sedona One Bedroom”
Review of the Worldmark San Diego Mission Valley one bedroom
I enjoy the museums and the site of old town. This location was close to everything and had free parking (not a lot of downtown timeshares do). The staff was very helpful and the place did not seem crowded. Many people were out site seeing, so the small pool never was overly crowded. The oneContinue reading “Review of the Worldmark San Diego Mission Valley one bedroom”
65+ year old Beach bum – Episode 6 – San Diego
This week the Beach Bum was in San Diego. While I could have enjoyed going to the world renowned San Diego Zoo or The San Diego Aquarium, I decided on a few lessor known places. I decide to go to Old Town and the Museums near Balboa park. I went to the Air and SpaceContinue reading “65+ year old Beach bum – Episode 6 – San Diego”
Review of the Hilton Grand Vacations Carlsbad Seapointe Resort one bedroom
Carlsbad, California is located along the ocean about 30 miles north of San Diego. It is a wonderful resort with ocean views (especially on the top floors. The one bedroom has a full kitchen, nice living room with a fireplace, and many more features highlighted in my video. The complex is located across the streetContinue reading “Review of the Hilton Grand Vacations Carlsbad Seapointe Resort one bedroom”
65+ Year Old Beach Bum – Episode 5 – Carlsbad, Ca. – Beach, Beach, and more Beach
This video review is from the 65+ Year Old Beach Bum about Carlsbad, Ca. Carlsbad is located about 30 miles north of San Diego and it is one of the beautiful beach towns. There are several timeshares along the coast as well hotels to stay in. It is one of my favorite towns to visitContinue reading “65+ Year Old Beach Bum – Episode 5 – Carlsbad, Ca. – Beach, Beach, and more Beach”
Review of the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego California
This review is for a free stay that I earned for having the Hilton Aspire Amex card. It is part of my portfolio of choices for timeshare travel. The Aspire AMEX card is the only high annual fee card I have. The fee is $450/year, but I get to stay one day a year atContinue reading “Review of the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego California”