This video is an experience covered by a 65+ year-old beach bum in the town of Solvang, Ca. just 35 miles north of Santa Barbara or 129 miles from Los Angeles. Solvang is a Danish tourist destination founded in 1911. It was a hard choice to decide which bakery to try and which winery toContinue reading “65+ year old Beach Bum Episode 3 – Solvang – Danish and Wine you don’t want to miss”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Comparison of 5 Phoenix Timeshares
I have had the opportunity to stay at five major Timeshares in the Phoenix Arizona area and this is a comparison of those five timeshares. The Five Timeshares listed below with the links to their Video Reviews. I created a set of Criteria to rank the resorts that included, cost, room, Barbecue, pool, and whatContinue reading “Comparison of 5 Phoenix Timeshares”
Review of Marriott Canyon Villas Studio unit
I had a wonderful stay at the Marriott Canyon Villas. What a luxurious place to stay. One of the best things about staying at the Marriott Canyon Villas is you also have access to the JW Marriott hotel which is an easy walking distance from the Villas. Staying in the studio was great even thoughContinue reading “Review of Marriott Canyon Villas Studio unit”
Earn 29 free hotel nights a year every year
I know it sounds a bit hard to believe, but if you follow a few simple rules, you will be amazed at the number of free nights you can earn. This is in part because I am a timeshare owner and I earn a lot of points paying for my maintenance fees plus I getContinue reading “Earn 29 free hotel nights a year every year”
Review of the Westin Kierland Villas – One bedroom
The Westin Kierland Villas is located just outside of Phoenix, Arizona in Scottsdale. I loved my stay at the Westin Kierland Villas. One really great feature is that you have access to all of the pools (including the lazy river) of the exclusive Westin Kierland Resort and Spa across the street… This gives you theContinue reading “Review of the Westin Kierland Villas – One bedroom”
Review of the Worldmark Scottsdale One Bedroom
The Worldmark Scottsdale is a quiet location with a nice pool. The unit is roomy with a nice king bed and a stand alone shower and a standalone bath. The pool is a reasonable size and there is a place in the shade by the pool if you visit in summer. There are plenty ofContinue reading “Review of the Worldmark Scottsdale One Bedroom”
A week’s stay at a timeshare for under $400 with RCI or Interval International
In order to keep my costs down living in timeshares all year round, I use both RCI and Interval international for special deals. Usually this means that I book timeshares within two months of my stay. This is when timeshares that have excess capacity lower their prices. I will be doing a separate blog aboutContinue reading “A week’s stay at a timeshare for under $400 with RCI or Interval International”
A Monthly budget for living full time in a timeshare
I have been living in a timeshare for almost six months straight. While most people are not going to do what I am doing, my budget is nevertheless useful for those who might travel for a extended period of time. In many ways it is similar to that of an RV full time living budget.Continue reading “A Monthly budget for living full time in a timeshare”
Secluded Oregon Coast – A comparison of Timeshares
I love the Oregon coast. The secluded walks along the ocean. The roaring sound of the waves. The long sloping beaches. And let’s not forget the beautiful sunsets. The allure of the Oregon coast is the solitude (relatively compared to Southern California) and the quaint beach towns along the Oregon coast make for a wonderfulContinue reading “Secluded Oregon Coast – A comparison of Timeshares”
Review of the Worldmark Seaside Studio
This video is a review of a studio unit at the Worldmark Seaside in Seaside, Oregon. Seaside Oregon is quaint town about an hour west of Portland, Oregon on the Oregon coast. There are plenty shops and restaurants with walking distance and the ocean is right at your doorstep. There is a Safeway about 1/2Continue reading “Review of the Worldmark Seaside Studio”