In a few days I am off to Hawaii (Maui and the Big Island) for just a little over two months. I recently (Episode 85 and 86) posted about living in Hawaii for a month and being Frugal. Well, I am Just about to do exactly what I described. I will be staying in KiheiContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 87… Hawaii Sept Nov 22 Plans”
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Timeshare Traveler Episode 86… A monthly Hawaii Budget for 4 persons
Many People have dreamed of spending an extended vacation in Hawaii… Well, I have put together a monthly budget (actually four weeks) that shows what it takes to stay in Hawaii for a month. I have done this several times and it really works. In my last post, I discussed a four week trip forContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 86… A monthly Hawaii Budget for 4 persons”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 85… A Monthly Hawaii Budget for 2 persons
Many People have dreamed of spending an extended vacation in Hawaii… Well, I have put together a monthly budget (actually four weeks) that shows what it takes to stay in Hawaii for a month. I have done this several times and it really works. For those of you who think you can’t afford this, thenContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 85… A Monthly Hawaii Budget for 2 persons “
Timeshare Traveler Episode 84… HGVMax October Launch Announced
Finally we now have an official launch scheduled for October. Although this is a slip from the original planned August date, having an official launch scheduled for October means that most likely this date will be met. Not surprised that there is a slip with a large integration project like this. But one of theContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 84… HGVMax October Launch Announced”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 83… Multiple Timeshares or More Points with One Timeshare?
If you are new to Timeshares, then the question is always how many points do I need and should I keep all my points with one Timeshare or should I own multiple timeshares for more locations. In this Video, I attempt to provide my perspective on the process you can use to decide for yourself.Continue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 83… Multiple Timeshares or More Points with One Timeshare?”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 81… Simulation of HGVMax
ok… This is a long video. But I have included a lot of searches. I have attempted to simulate the rules of HGVMax by using my Diamond Resorts International account and my Hilton Grand Vacations account. I have shown samples of searches at six months and 10 months. The purpose of the six month searchesContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 81… Simulation of HGVMax”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 79… HGVMax Owner Update
I just completed an owner update and upgraded my resale purchase to HGVMax points. This puts me at the Premier + tier and I am happy with the purchase and the upgrade. In this video I will provide a summary of the benefits of the HGVMax program. I’ll also discuss the highlights of the rolloutContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 79… HGVMax Owner Update”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 78… My new RV is called HGVMax
I am currently wrapping up a cross country tour in my car and staying in Timeshares. This got me to thinking about how happy I am with the HGVMax platform and all the locations available to travel across the country. In so many way I wanted an RV, but chose a Timeshare because I wantedContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 78… My new RV is called HGVMax”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 75… Studio Timeshares should all have Kitchens
Ok, this is a pet peeve of mine. I expect a full kitchen to be in every timeshare and this includes Studio units. I will except a mini kitchen with a two burner stovetop, a medium refrigerator, dishwasher, and all the necessary cooking stuff. I paid a lot of money to own timeshares. I don’tContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 75… Studio Timeshares should all have Kitchens “
Timeshare Traveler Episode 72… HGVMax Creates Cross Country Possibility
One of the downsides of choosing timeshares over an RV used to be the flexibility to travel across the US and have plenty of places to stay. Well, not so anymore thanks to the merger of Diamond International and Hilton Grand Vacations creating HGVMax. This is a huge game changing event for the Hilton TimeshareContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 72… HGVMax Creates Cross Country Possibility”