Timeshare Traveler Episode 59… Are HGV Max Premier Benefits Worth It?

Everyone tries to sell you on getting status benefits. As a result of the Diamond International merger, I decided that I should have more points so I could stay at more of the new resort options after the merger. And as a result I became a Premier member (formerly Elite Plus). The Biggest benefit forContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 59… Are HGV Max Premier Benefits Worth It?”

Timeshare Traveler Episode 58… Getting Diamond Priority for HGV Owners

More and more information is being shared with regards to the Hilton Grand Vacation purchase of Diamond International. One of the things that has come about as a result of the purchase is that Hilton Grand Vacations owners only get access to Diamond resorts with 6 months of checkin. While this makes sense from aContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 58… Getting Diamond Priority for HGV Owners”

Timeshare Traveler Episode 50… Survival Guide for Timeshare Presentations

A lot of people don’t like timeshare presentations because they can feel like high pressure situations.  But they don’t have to be.  If you know what you are looking for and you approach the presentation as an opportunity to learn, you can survive a timeshare presentation.  I’ll explain my mental approach to attending a presentations.Continue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 50… Survival Guide for Timeshare Presentations”

Timeshare Traveler Episode 49…. HGV Max is here

I am excited about the Merger of Hilton Grand Vacations and Diamond International has been announced. I received an email today officially announcing the new brand. Also included were a list of Frequently asked questions. And while the operational capabilities will be rolling out throughout 2022, the announcement makes the merger specific and real. InContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 49…. HGV Max is here”