Everyone loves an ocean view room… Right? But if you are staying in a timeshare are you aware of how much the Ocean view rooms cost compared to the standard rooms of the same size? I will explore Hilton Grand vacations and Marriott Vacation Club and their costs for upgrades. I focused on the BigContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 63… Are Ocean View Prices worth it?”
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Review Worldmark Kapaa Shore Two Bedroom in Kapaa Kauai Hawaii
Staying at the Worldmark Kapaa shore is like visiting “old Hawaii”. There is no air conditioning and the complex is not large. But if you want to fall asleep with the sound of the ocean and the feel of the trade winds. Or if you want to fall out of bed and walk 100 feetContinue reading “Review Worldmark Kapaa Shore Two Bedroom in Kapaa Kauai Hawaii”
Hilton Grand Vacations purchase of Diamond International – What does it mean?
Hilton Grand Vacations closed the sale on August 2nd, 2021 for the purchase of Diamond International. There are now now 154 properties under Hilton grand Vacations management. In their letter to owners, Hilton said they are committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless transition to a combined business. Integrating Hilton Grand Vacations and Diamond ResortsContinue reading “Hilton Grand Vacations purchase of Diamond International – What does it mean?”
Review of the Westin Kaanapali Studio in Lahaina Maui, Hawaii
I decided to spend a few more points to get the ocean front and I really enjoyed the ocean sounds in the evening after the noise from the pools died down. The other nice thing about the view is I also got to listen to the nightly live Hawaiian music that wafted up from theContinue reading “Review of the Westin Kaanapali Studio in Lahaina Maui, Hawaii”
Hilton Grand Vacations in Maui now under construction – May 2021
The HGV Maui timeshare was originally schedule to open in the Spring of 2021. Although construction delays are always a possibility, the HGV Maui was delayed until 2022 (no exact timeframe beyond that) mostly I suspect because of Covid and its impact on travel to Hawaii. So now that travel to Hawaii is happening again,Continue reading “Hilton Grand Vacations in Maui now under construction – May 2021”
Review of the Marriott Waikoloa Ocean Club one Bedroom on the big island of Hawaii
If you are looking for a beach front timeshare with great swimming pools on the big Island of Hawaii, then the Marriott Waikoloa Ocean Club is your place. You can go snorkeling in the ocean, or walk along the beach. Enjoy wonderful sunsets, even if your room doesn’t have an ocean view. My room wasContinue reading “Review of the Marriott Waikoloa Ocean Club one Bedroom on the big island of Hawaii”
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”
Timeshare Comparison guide among Hilton, Marriott, Worldmark, and Vistana
I have created a video that highlights the good parts of the four timeshares companies where I own timeshares points. These companies are Hilton Grand Vacation, Marriott Vacation Club, Worldmark, and Vistana. Each has their own positive points and in the video I do a deep dive on each one. At the end of theContinue reading “Timeshare Comparison guide among Hilton, Marriott, Worldmark, and Vistana”