After spending six months in Hawaii on Five Different Islands over the last year, I thought I would share my thoughts on how you could choose which Hawaiian island would be best for you. I tried to keep my biases out of the choices as best I could. The truth is that there is reallyContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 127… Which Hawaiian Island to Choose?”
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Timeshare Traveler Episode 122… Stay ‘n Fly Reduces Stress
This video is for everyone who is a worrier on the day of travel like I am. Will I wake up in time? Are there traffic Delays? Will my Uber / Lyft Driver be available or show up? Is long term parking filled? I could go on and on… But I think you get theContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 122… Stay ‘n Fly Reduces Stress”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 95…Maui Comparison of Marriott, Hilton, WorldMark
For those of you that want to vacation on Maui, this is the video for you. In this video, I not only compare two different locations on Maui from Worldmark, Hilton, and Marriott… But I also compare the programs (my opinion) on how they stack up on Maui. Below, I have included the reviews ofContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 95…Maui Comparison of Marriott, Hilton, WorldMark”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 90… Book Marriott cheaper by using WorldMark and Interval International
Have you ever wanted to Book a Marriott vacation and you are a WorldMark Owner? Or maybe, Like me, you own WorldMark and Marriott and you find the Maintenance fees for Marriott too high, but you like the Marriott Resorts. Well, there is a solution for you and that is to use your WorldMark OwnershipContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 90… Book Marriott cheaper by using WorldMark and Interval International”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 87… Hawaii Sept Nov 22 Plans
In a few days I am off to Hawaii (Maui and the Big Island) for just a little over two months. I recently (Episode 85 and 86) posted about living in Hawaii for a month and being Frugal. Well, I am Just about to do exactly what I described. I will be staying in KiheiContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 87… Hawaii Sept Nov 22 Plans”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 86… A monthly Hawaii Budget for 4 persons
Many People have dreamed of spending an extended vacation in Hawaii… Well, I have put together a monthly budget (actually four weeks) that shows what it takes to stay in Hawaii for a month. I have done this several times and it really works. In my last post, I discussed a four week trip forContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 86… A monthly Hawaii Budget for 4 persons”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 85… A Monthly Hawaii Budget for 2 persons
Many People have dreamed of spending an extended vacation in Hawaii… Well, I have put together a monthly budget (actually four weeks) that shows what it takes to stay in Hawaii for a month. I have done this several times and it really works. For those of you who think you can’t afford this, thenContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 85… A Monthly Hawaii Budget for 2 persons “
Two Bedroom Westin Kierland Villas Review in Scottsdale AZ
As part of the Phoenix Metro Area, the Westin Kierland is located in the upscale town of Scottsdale Arizona. And this resort doesn’t disappoint. Not only do you have access to the Westin Villas, but you have access to the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. There are multiple pools at the Westin Kierland Villas andContinue reading “Two Bedroom Westin Kierland Villas Review in Scottsdale AZ”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 80… Abound / Vistana Owner Update
≈I just completed an owner update at a Westin Property where the discussion centered around the New Abound platform. The Abound Platform is the new name for the Combined Vistana and Marriott Timeshares. Supposedly, the new program is rolling out. You should be getting the official communication over the next few months. Marriott has aContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 80… Abound / Vistana Owner Update”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 75… Studio Timeshares should all have Kitchens
Ok, this is a pet peeve of mine. I expect a full kitchen to be in every timeshare and this includes Studio units. I will except a mini kitchen with a two burner stovetop, a medium refrigerator, dishwasher, and all the necessary cooking stuff. I paid a lot of money to own timeshares. I don’tContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 75… Studio Timeshares should all have Kitchens “