One of the big negatives of timeshares in social media is the ever increasing Maintenance fees and how these are so huge and surprising. And while it is true that timeshare sales people do not mention that costs go up, it should not be a surprise that maintaining timeshares costs more each year. It isContinue reading “Maintenance increase for 2026… Timeshare Traveler Episode 321”
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Maximizing my Marriott Timeshare Ownership… Timeshare Traveler Episode 324
Every year I get a little better at using my timeshares. After almost 20 years owning timeshares and living in them for the last three years full time, I’ve learned a lot ways to maximize my Marriott ownership. And I would like to share them with you. In this video, I discuss how I manageContinue reading “Maximizing my Marriott Timeshare Ownership… Timeshare Traveler Episode 324”
Elara Two Bedroom Corner Room by Hilton Grand Vacationsin Las Vegas Nevada
Located along the Las Vegas “strip” you will find the Hilton Grand Vacations at the Elara. I had a room called the two bedroom that is distinguished by being at the end of the Elara meaning it has 180 degree views of the strip. I also took advantage of the whirlpool bath. I used theContinue reading “Elara Two Bedroom Corner Room by Hilton Grand Vacationsin Las Vegas Nevada”
Maximizing my Hilton Timeshare Ownership… Timeshare Traveler Episode 323
Every year I get a little better at using my timeshares. After almost 20 years owning timeshares and living in them for the last three years full time, I’ve learned a lot ways to maximize my Hilton ownership. And I would like to share them with you. In this video, I discuss how I manageContinue reading “Maximizing my Hilton Timeshare Ownership… Timeshare Traveler Episode 323”
How I became a Hotel Snob… Timeshare Traveler Episode 320
I recently stayed at a hotel. And as a result, I realized what a Hotel Snob I had become. Staying in a hotel room when you could have a full bedroom / kitchen / living room? Why? Especially when I could have done it for a very similar cost. In this video, I discuss howContinue reading “How I became a Hotel Snob… Timeshare Traveler Episode 320”
Desert Springs Villas One Bedroom By Marriott Vacation Club in Palm Desert Ca
As part of the Palm Springs Area, the Desert Springs Villas is located in the upscale town of Palm Desert California. And this resort doesn’t disappoint. There is wonderful pool, upscale rooms, and a restaurant by the pool. There are multiple pools at the Desert Springs VIllas. They are quite large and have areas forContinue reading “Desert Springs Villas One Bedroom By Marriott Vacation Club in Palm Desert Ca”
Opportunities with Timeshare Mergers… Timeshare Traveler Episode 319
When there is a merger, there is both a challenge and an opportunity. I tend to look for opportunity to save money. But it is also true that a merger has two systems and a strategy to merge which can make things more complicated. In this video, I will discuss the three different mergers I’veContinue reading “Opportunities with Timeshare Mergers… Timeshare Traveler Episode 319”
Maui Bay Villas Two Bedroom Ocean View by Hilton Grand Vacations in Kihei Maui Hawaii
About 15 miles from the Main Airport in Maui sits the Amazing Maui Bay Villas by Hilton Grand Vacations. Kihei is a small beach town on the western shore. I stayed in a two bedroom Ocean View with a nice deck located in Building 6 which has a full view of the ocean from theContinue reading “Maui Bay Villas Two Bedroom Ocean View by Hilton Grand Vacations in Kihei Maui Hawaii”
Second Impressions with Holiday Inn Vacation Club… Timeshare Traveler Episode 317
I have now stay at two locations in the Holiday Inn family of properties. I have attended a sales presentation. And I have a third booking of a Holiday Inn Location in about two months. In this video, I discussed how I purchased my package that included a presentation. I’ll discuss the preparation work IContinue reading “Second Impressions with Holiday Inn Vacation Club… Timeshare Traveler Episode 317”
Desert Club Resort Two Bedroom by Holiday Inn Vacation Club In Las Vegas
Located close to the Sphere in Las Vegas, you will find the Holiday Inn Vacation Club Desert Club Resort. It had a very well equipped kitchen with a microwave and a stovetop, an Oven, and a nice living room. The primary bedroom had a walk in closet and a king bed. The primary bathroom hadContinue reading “Desert Club Resort Two Bedroom by Holiday Inn Vacation Club In Las Vegas”