Located in Fairfield which is about one hour from San Francisco sits the residence Inn by Marriott. The Residence Inn has many of the same features as a timeshare but also free breakfasts like a hotel… I call this “timeshare Lite” since it has a full kitchen yet does not require timeshare purchase. If youContinue reading “One Bedroom Residence Inn Fairfield review in Fairfield Ca”
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Timeshare Traveler Episode 166… Timeshares make Hawaii Vacations Less Expensive
One of the reasons that timeshares work really well for me is that I like Hawaii. And Hawaii seems to highlight the biggest disparity between hotel life and timeshare life in terms of cost. In this video, I want to highlight that from a timeshare perspective, staying in Hawaii is similar to the cost ofContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 166… Timeshares make Hawaii Vacations Less Expensive”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 164… Timeshare Traveler is Bearish on Marriott Vacation Club
I was shocked to get my annual maintenance fees and see a 15% increase in my Vistana Maintenance. I then had a sigh of relief that I didn’t buy any more Marriott / Vistana. And then came the sarcastic thoughts about ABOUND not being about More vacations but MORE maintenance costs. But this gave meContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 164… Timeshare Traveler is Bearish on Marriott Vacation Club “
Timeshare Traveler Episode 163… Timeshare Thursday thru Saturday
Getaways Nothing is more refreshing than taking a short break either as an event or themed adventure. I recommend that you plan these trips around a weekend. I like shifting them to Thursday Thru Saturday instead of the traditional Friday and Saturday. The reason I like to shift to Thursday, is the stress of leavingContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 163… Timeshare Thursday thru Saturday”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 160… Timeshare Maintenance Fees as Motivation for Better Vacationing
I always want to keep my costs of Vacationing to a minimum so I can enjoy more vacationing. I use my maintenance costs as motivation to try to do more without adding more points. Over the years, I have gotten extremely good at doing this to the point that I can stretch my points toContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 160… Timeshare Maintenance Fees as Motivation for Better Vacationing”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 159… Timeshares Compared to Weekend Getaway Properties
I’ve always wondered if I should consider buying a second home for weekend getaways… The thought of having a place in mountains or a getaway at the ocean has always felt like a nice idea… But then I realized I could use my timeshares to do the same… I use Worldmark in this example, butContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 159… Timeshares Compared to Weekend Getaway Properties”
Two Bedroom Marriott Timber Lodge in South Lake Tahoe Ca
Located at the base of Heavenly valley Ski resort is the Marriott Vacation Club Timber Lodge. The two bedroom has a pull out sofa. It has a full kitchen and a dining table for six people. the bathroom has a separate shower and jacuzzi tub, as well a large living room with a fireplace.. TheContinue reading “Two Bedroom Marriott Timber Lodge in South Lake Tahoe Ca”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 156… Using Timeshares to Decide Where to Retire
In this video, I wanted to discuss the use of timeshares to help you figure out where to have a retirement. Many people like to move when they retire and what better way to figure out where you would like to retire than by using your timeshares to determine where you would like to retire.Continue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 156… Using Timeshares to Decide Where to Retire”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 154… Top 5 Ways to Use Your Timeshare Points
In this video, I wanted to share my top uses for my timeshare points… In general, I rank the usage of my points based on the most value for each point I spend. A general rule is that if two companies are involved, then there are two sets of profits which means your points willContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 154… Top 5 Ways to Use Your Timeshare Points”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 153… How Timeshares Changed my Vacationing
Ever wonder how your vacation would change if you bought a timeshare. In this video, I will explain how my vacations have changed and my experience is similar to others. I used to take the cheapest vacation possible or even skip a vacation. But now I take quality vacations. For me the maintenance fees areContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 153… How Timeshares Changed my Vacationing”