I was in Las Vegas in December of 2024 and decided to do an owner update. I was hoping to learn more about the integration of Vistana and Marriott and if there was any new options. It turns out that there is a push for Marriott to buy back the Vistana points and Merge themContinue reading “Marriott Owner Update December 2024… Timeshare Traveler Episode 252”
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My Advice to Marriott Vacation Club … Timeshare Traveler Episode 201
I wanted to provide Marriott Vacation Club a list of what they should do more of to improve their program. I consider myself an experienced traveler and knowledgable of their program. But I also have some ideas on how the program could be better. In this video, I go through the major opportunities for MarriottContinue reading “My Advice to Marriott Vacation Club … Timeshare Traveler Episode 201”
Marriott Grand Residence Studio review in South Lake Tahoe, Ca
Located at the base of Heavenly valley Ski resort is the Marriott Vacation Club Grand Residence. The studio has a nice bathroom with a tub and shower combination. It has a full kitchen and a dining table for two people which is unusual for a studio. The bed area is partially separated from the kitchenContinue reading “Marriott Grand Residence Studio review in South Lake Tahoe, Ca”
Residence Inn Two Bedroom Farfield review in Fairfield Ca
Located in Fairfield which is about one hour from San Francisco sits the residence Inn by Marriott. The Residence Inn has many of the same features as a timeshare but also free breakfasts like a hotel… I call this “timeshare Lite” since it has a full kitchen yet does not require timeshare purchase.The two bedroomContinue reading “Residence Inn Two Bedroom Farfield review in Fairfield Ca”
Ritz Carlton Club San Francisco One Bedroom Review
Today I am reviewing the Ritz Carlton Club one bedroom in San Francisco, California. This property is located in the center of Downtown San Francisco. This is the only Ritz Carlton property that I have stayed in. The One bedroom is extremely opulent. Every part of the unit is first class… This is a stepContinue reading “Ritz Carlton Club San Francisco One Bedroom Review”
Westin Desert Willow One Bedroom Review in Palm Springs Ca
Palms Springs is about 100 miles east of Los Angeles. The Desert Willow Resort is located about 3 miles off the main freeway. But what an Oasis in the desert. The room was adequate for 2 people and could fit 4. In stayed in the small one bedroom because I was Driving though and theContinue reading “Westin Desert Willow One Bedroom Review in Palm Springs Ca”
Help for Struggling Timeshare Owners… Timeshare Traveler Episode 187
This video is for all the people who bought a timeshare and then realized they don’t know how to use it. They are often angry at the timehare companies and themselves for caving in to the pressure from the timeshare salesperson. They might have considered dumping the timeshare. If any of this sounds true forContinue reading “Help for Struggling Timeshare Owners… Timeshare Traveler Episode 187”
Ritz Carlton Club San Francisco Two Bedroom Review
Today I am reviewing the Ritz Carlton Club two bedroom in San Francisco, California. This property is located in the center of Downtown San Francisco. This is the first Ritz Carlton property that I have stayed in. The two bedroom is extremely opulent. Every part of the unit is first class… This is a stapContinue reading “Ritz Carlton Club San Francisco Two Bedroom Review”
What I like about Marriott ABOUND… Timeshare Traveler Episode 186
For many peoiple who don’t own timeshares, learning about the good parts of the timeshare from a timeshare salesperson can be misleading. So, I decided to create a video of the parts of ABOUND that I like. This comes from a person who has years of timeshare experience. and has practical experience as a traveler.Continue reading “What I like about Marriott ABOUND… Timeshare Traveler Episode 186”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 174… Is Timeshare Industry Consolidation Good?
With the recent announcement by Hilton to purchase Bluegreen, the timeshare industry consolidation continues to grow. In the last five years we have seen Hilton buy two timeshare companies, Marriott by one and Club Wyndham buy a travel company. In this video, I will recap the recent purchases and describe the “good, bad, and theContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 174… Is Timeshare Industry Consolidation Good?”