I was so excited when Marriott announced it purchase of Vistana in 2018. I was excited by the number of locations of the combined clubs. So excited that I upgraded my Vistana and bought Marriott with plans of being Platinum for life in Marriott Bonvoy. But after four plus years of waiting for the mergerContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 62… My Troubles with Marriott Vacation Club”
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Timeshare Traveler Episode 60… Five Timeshare Habits that Help me Learn
No matter how much you know, you can always get better. And who doesn’t want to have better vacations? And better experiences using your timeshares too. In this Video I share with you my top five habits I use to get better. I am sharing what I have learned over the last decade+ of usingContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 60… Five Timeshare Habits that Help me Learn”
Review One Bedroom Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas at Poipu Kauai Hawaii
It is hard not to love staying at the Sheraton Kauai Resort… You are right on the beach… The pool looks out onto the ocean… You can get small cabanas right on the beach… The rooms are of high quality. The one bedroom / one bathroom layout is great. I was in Building 7 onContinue reading “Review One Bedroom Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas at Poipu Kauai Hawaii”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 56… Hilton and Marriott Merger Updates May ‘22
I qualify as a glutton for punishment. Two owner updates in one week from two different timeshare companies both of which are in the process of a merger. It just so happens that both of the places I got my updates were from the companies being acquired (Vistana location and Diamond International location). The MarriottContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 56… Hilton and Marriott Merger Updates May ‘22”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 55 … Kauai Romantic Trip on a Budget by Marriott
I Love Kauai and I want everyone to experience the beauty and Romance of Kauai. But i also wanted to show how you could do it on a budget. In this video, I highlight three timeshares that can be had for under $200/night if you are a Timeshare owner in Marriott Vacation Club (that ownsContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 55 … Kauai Romantic Trip on a Budget by Marriott”
Review Two Bedroom Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas at Poipu Kauai Hawaii
It is hard not to love staying at the Sheraton Kauai Resort… You are right on the beach… The pool looks out onto the ocean… You can get small cabanas right on the beach… The rooms are of high quality. The two bedroom / two bathroom layout is great. I happened to stay here asContinue reading “Review Two Bedroom Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas at Poipu Kauai Hawaii”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 53… The Five Biggest Timeshare Mistakes
In this video, I discuss the five biggest mistakes that timeshare purchasers make. The top five include; 1) Being sold a timeshare without Researching 2) Not Learning all the Features Available 3) Not Planning Ahead 4) Not Leveraging Bargains 5) Not Leveraging the Hotel Side. With each of the mistakes, I provide solutions that areContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 53… The Five Biggest Timeshare Mistakes”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 52… The Future of Timeshares
It this video, I cover how timeshares are a business that generates recurring revenue for the timeshare companies and a lower cost for timeshare owners to stay at a timeshare. I also discuss how timeshare companies are consolidating. Everyone is aware that new entry into leisure travel is Airbnb and I discuss how this isContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 52… The Future of Timeshares”
Review Westin Princeville One Bedroom in Princeville Kauai Hawaii
About an hour drive from the Lihue Airport in Princeville Hawaii on the Island of Kauai sits the Westin Princeville (part of Vistana and Marriott Vacation Club). Today’s review is of the one bedroom unit. The building are three stories tall and have lush tropical plants throughout. There are three+ pools, a fitness center, andContinue reading “Review Westin Princeville One Bedroom in Princeville Kauai Hawaii”
Review Westin Princeville Two Bedroom in Princeville Kauai Hawaii
About an hour drive from the Lihue Airport in Princeville Hawaii on the Island of Kauai sits the Westin Princeville (part of Vistana and Marriott Vacation Club). Today’s review is of the two bedroom unit. The building are three stories tall and have lush tropical plants throughout. There are three+ pools, a fitness center, andContinue reading “Review Westin Princeville Two Bedroom in Princeville Kauai Hawaii”