One of the big negatives of timeshares in social media is the ever increasing Maintenance fees and how these are so huge and surprising. And while it is true that timeshare sales people do not mention that costs go up, it should not be a surprise that maintaining timeshares costs more each year. It isContinue reading “Maintenance increase for 2026… Timeshare Traveler Episode 321”
Tag Archives: Marriott Vacation Club
Maximizing my Marriott Timeshare Ownership… Timeshare Traveler Episode 324
Every year I get a little better at using my timeshares. After almost 20 years owning timeshares and living in them for the last three years full time, I’ve learned a lot ways to maximize my Marriott ownership. And I would like to share them with you. In this video, I discuss how I manageContinue reading “Maximizing my Marriott Timeshare Ownership… Timeshare Traveler Episode 324”
How I became a Hotel Snob… Timeshare Traveler Episode 320
I recently stayed at a hotel. And as a result, I realized what a Hotel Snob I had become. Staying in a hotel room when you could have a full bedroom / kitchen / living room? Why? Especially when I could have done it for a very similar cost. In this video, I discuss howContinue reading “How I became a Hotel Snob… Timeshare Traveler Episode 320”
Desert Springs Villas One Bedroom By Marriott Vacation Club in Palm Desert Ca
As part of the Palm Springs Area, the Desert Springs Villas is located in the upscale town of Palm Desert California. And this resort doesn’t disappoint. There is wonderful pool, upscale rooms, and a restaurant by the pool. There are multiple pools at the Desert Springs VIllas. They are quite large and have areas forContinue reading “Desert Springs Villas One Bedroom By Marriott Vacation Club in Palm Desert Ca”
Opportunities with Timeshare Mergers… Timeshare Traveler Episode 319
When there is a merger, there is both a challenge and an opportunity. I tend to look for opportunity to save money. But it is also true that a merger has two systems and a strategy to merge which can make things more complicated. In this video, I will discuss the three different mergers I’veContinue reading “Opportunities with Timeshare Mergers… Timeshare Traveler Episode 319”
Attracting Adult Children to Vacation with You… Timeshare Traveler Episode 314
It is a blessing to spend time with your adult children. And I am blessed that I get along with my adult children. I am shocked and surprised that my timeshares play a Large Role in my spending time with my children and soon grandchildren. In this video, I discuss what I have prioritized soContinue reading “Attracting Adult Children to Vacation with You… Timeshare Traveler Episode 314”
Who Wouldn’t want a Better Vacation…. Timeshare Traveler Episode 313
You can control the quality of your vacations by learning all of the different ways to use your timeshare. I’ve learned something every year and it has lead to more and better vacations each year. In this video, I discuss why education matters, then I’ll discuss the last four years of improvements I’ve made. ThenContinue reading “Who Wouldn’t want a Better Vacation…. Timeshare Traveler Episode 313”
An Extra Vacation at a low cost… Timeshare Traveler Episode 312
I wanted to create a video listing out the ways I use timeshare to get additional low cost vacations that go beyond just using you annual allocation of points. There is a huge opportunity outside of what you own. In this video, I discuss the various ways I book vacations outside of my timeshare points.Continue reading “An Extra Vacation at a low cost… Timeshare Traveler Episode 312”
Myths about Booking New Years (or other Holidays)… Timeshare Traveler Episode 311
I recently wanted to book a New Year’s trip. Imagine my nervousness when I realized it was only 4 months before the holiday. Most people including me thought that would be unlikely. But I took on the challenge. In the process I realized I busted 4 myths. I started looking at the exchanges as theyContinue reading “Myths about Booking New Years (or other Holidays)… Timeshare Traveler Episode 311”
Initial Comparison of Hyatt-Holiday Inn-Marriott-Hilton-Worldmark… Timeshare Traveler Episode 309
Today’s video is my initial comparison of Hilton, Marriott, WOrldmark, Hyatt, and Holiday Timeshare companies. I own Hilton, Marriott, and Worldmark and I am evaluating Hyatt and Holiday Inn. My initial findings are that Hyatt doesn’t have a significant number of properties. and their quality is inconsistent. Holiday Inn seems to compare to Worldmark butContinue reading “Initial Comparison of Hyatt-Holiday Inn-Marriott-Hilton-Worldmark… Timeshare Traveler Episode 309”