Part of owning timeshares is that when you use them you are offered to take an owner update. Many people hate the sales presentations and most people prefer to take the money offered as a way to pay for eating out. But my Philosophy is to always take the points… Hopefully I will make thatContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 141… Always Take Points for Presentations”
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Timeshare Traveler Episode 130… Extending A Trip with Timeshares
Have you ever been on a vacation and wanted to extend it? And actually make it work with the rest of your life? I am one of those lucky people who could make it work…. But then, How do you actually extend the trip? In this Video, I will show you how to do it….Continue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 130… Extending A Trip with Timeshares”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 129… Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Timeshares
I wanted to create a video to help people start out their journey to owning timeshares in the most positive way. I’ve owned timeshares for over a decade and am an elite member with Hilton, Marriott, and Worldmark. I’ve and experienced a lot and want to share my approach to successfully owning a timeshare soContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 129… Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Timeshares”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 124… Timeshare Ownership Creates Adventurer?
I am a lucky person. I have been on many adventures as a result of my timeshare ownership… In fact, the more I learn the more I can adventure. I could have chosen an RV and be an adventurer. And for some of you who watch the video, that would be a good choice. ButContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 124… Timeshare Ownership Creates Adventurer?”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 121… Timeshare 2022 in Review
After finally getting back to business after the Covid crisis began to subside, there were significant upgrades and changes in the timeshare industry that happened in 2022 that will grow and evolve in 2023. In this Video, I wanted to discuss those changes and the impacts going forward. The biggest changes all seemed to beContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 121… Timeshare 2022 in Review”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 120… Timeshare Challenge to AirBnb?
Timeshare companies are just beginning to respond to AirBnb / VRBO type companies. They are still behind, but they are making efforts. My favorite comparison is to compare Netflix to Amazon / Apple Movies. Netflix is only movies, where Apple and Amazon have Movies and Much more. Timeshares have cruises, events, houses, etc… Whereas AirBnBContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 120… Timeshare Challenge to AirBnb?”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 119… Timeshare Winners and Losers in 2023
Which timeshare company made the best investment in past years to gain the most in 2023. I will be reviewing three timeshare companies… Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham / Worldmark to provide you with insight based on my year of timeshare travel and my experienced gains. The impacts of the economy and the improvements in brandsContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 119… Timeshare Winners and Losers in 2023”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 118… How I Earned 132 Free Nights in 2022
This video is my annual look back at last year and how many free hotel nights I earned by attending presentations, using my credit cards for every day purchases, and paying maintenance fees with credit cards, etc… This year (2022) was made special because I was living full time in timeshares or hotels. I alsoContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 118… How I Earned 132 Free Nights in 2022”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 117… Timeshare Comparison in Myrtle Beach
There are three Hilton Grand Vacation options in Myrtle Beach… Anderson Ocean Club, Ocean 22, and Ocean Enclave. There are two Abound locations…. Marriott Ocean Watch and Sheraton Broadway Plantation. And there are 4 or more Club Wyndham resorts but I only review Club Wyndham Sea Watch. The good news is that they are allContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 117… Timeshare Comparison in Myrtle Beach”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 115… Why This Vistana Owner Opted-in to ABOUND
From now until the end of December 2022, Vistana owners have the opportunity to Opt-in to ABOUND so that they can use the ABOUND system for 2023. I am one of the Vistana Owners that did Opt-in to ABOUND. The purpose of this video is to discuss why I did it. Not that my choiceContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 115… Why This Vistana Owner Opted-in to ABOUND”