Save $ and Credits with Discounted RCI bookings… Timeshare Traveler Episode 204

The goal for any vacation is to use the least amount of points and the least amount of Dollars (maintence fees or cash). By using RCI within 45 days of arrival and leveraging last minute specials, I was able to book a week stay with minimal points and costing less that traditional booking. This allowsContinue reading “Save $ and Credits with Discounted RCI bookings… Timeshare Traveler Episode 204”

Worldmark San Francisco Studio Hotel Review

If you want to be close to Chinatown or Union Square in San Francisco, then the Worldmark San Francisco is a great choice. I stayed in the studio hotel which was cozy, but had everything I needed (since I carry a electric Skillet). There was a gym and a shared laundry facility, which was niceContinue reading “Worldmark San Francisco Studio Hotel Review”

My Advice to Wyndham / Worldmark… Timeshare Traveler Episode 202

I wanted to provide Club Wyndham / Worldmark 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 forContinue reading “My Advice to Wyndham / Worldmark… Timeshare Traveler Episode 202”

Don’t buy a Timeshare IF… Timeshare Traveler Episode 199

I want everyone who buys a timeshare to enjoy their purchase. So, I came up with a set of realities of owning a timeshare. If these realities are not something you are not willing to do, then perhaps timeshares are not for you. Better to find out now before you buy than waiting until youContinue reading “Don’t buy a Timeshare IF… Timeshare Traveler Episode 199”

Timeshare “sales speak” translated by Timeshare Owner…Timeshare Traveler Episode 198

This video is about providing clarity about what the reality is about some of the timeshare salespersons claims about timeshares. Many first time purchasers feel misled by many of the claims that a timeshare salesperson makes. So I decided to do a video to provide my experience of what the timeshare sales people say. InContinue reading “Timeshare “sales speak” translated by Timeshare Owner…Timeshare Traveler Episode 198”

Top 5 Pleasant Surprises as a Timeshare Owner… Timeshare Traveler Episode 197

This video is about getting the most out of your timeshares. Many people buy timeshares and just use them to vacation like they did before. But I like to learn all the details about the programs and see how I can maximize the benefits. In my case, this has allowed me to live full timeContinue reading “Top 5 Pleasant Surprises as a Timeshare Owner… Timeshare Traveler Episode 197”

Weekday Getaways are Relaxing…Timeshare Traveler Episode 196

This video is about Using your timeshares to relax on a regular basis. Vacations are wonderful, but they tend to occur a couple weeks a year. Why not schedule regular getaways? It is similar to having a second home or a summer cottage. And doing shorter regular getaways can create a more balanced and relaxedContinue reading “Weekday Getaways are Relaxing…Timeshare Traveler Episode 196”

When I Choose a Studio over One Bedroom … Timeshare Traveler Episode 194

This video is about stretching your points as far as you can. Why not stay in a studio instead of a one bedroom. Typically a studio would allow you to stay 2-3 days longer for the same about of points as a one bedroom. And who wouldn’t want 2-3 days more on vacation? In thisContinue reading “When I Choose a Studio over One Bedroom … Timeshare Traveler Episode 194”

Don’t Give up on Your Timeshare… Timeshare Traveler Episode 193

This video is about persistence and sticking to the effort to learn how to use your timeshare. Being on a vacation is a vacation. Learning how to use your timeshare is work. And to get the most value out of your timeshare, it requires putting in the work. In my opinion, the gain from puttingContinue reading “Don’t Give up on Your Timeshare… Timeshare Traveler Episode 193”

Reasons to Upgrade Your Timeshare…Timeshare Traveler Episode 192

I wanted to share the reasons that I would consider doing an upgrade. It is important to understand why you are doing an upgrade. I tried to break down the reasons I have upgraded into categories. The first category being ownership in enough weeks to enjoy your annual holidays periods. Timeshare offer a high qualityContinue reading “Reasons to Upgrade Your Timeshare…Timeshare Traveler Episode 192”