Just had my first owner update with Marriott. I had a great salesperson in Abe. He provided me with some great options…. At the end of the day, I could not get past the 12% increase in maintenance fees. There are some interesting options but I just could get past the increase this year. InContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 168… ABOUND Owner update October 2023”
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Marriott’s Kauai Lagoon Two Bedroom Review in Lihue Kauai Hawaii
Located in the Lihue area on the island Kauai in the state of Hawaii (10 minutes away from the Lihue airport) is where you will find the amazing Marriott Kauai Lagoon as part of the Marriott Vacation Club timeshare. The property is extensive and feature a main pool with a smaller pool on an upperContinue reading “Marriott’s Kauai Lagoon Two Bedroom Review in Lihue Kauai Hawaii”
One Bedroom Residence Inn Fairfield review in Fairfield Ca
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”
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”