I’ve been paying my maintenance for the year, so it has been my annual review of the timeshare industry. What I read about was very interesting in that most of the people writing about it say that the industry is ready for Growth. In this video, I will summarize what I have been reading andContinue reading “Future Expected to Be Good for Timeshares… Timeshare Traveler Episode 243”
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Work From Home Benefits Timeshares… Timeshare Traveler Episode 242
Work From Home Benefits Timeshares… Timeshare Traveler Episode 242 The Vacancies US wide for Office Space remains high (nearly 20%) across the US. This means that more Americans are available for remote work. And why not given that the cost of office space is a large cost to businesses and saving that money by havingContinue reading “Work From Home Benefits Timeshares… Timeshare Traveler Episode 242”
Thanksgiving in a timeshare?… Timeshare Traveler Episode 241
I like convenience and I hate cleaning up. So, here is an idea for you. How about a Thanksgiving event at a timeshare. It is a Neutral place that is delivered clean, and you don’t have to clean up to get ready. Lots of activities at the timeshare that I don’t have at my houseContinue reading “Thanksgiving in a timeshare?… Timeshare Traveler Episode 241”
Timeshare Perks Go Beyond Timeshares… Timeshare Traveler Episode 239
Being a timeshare owner makes you a better traveler because gain experience booking timeshares that can carry over into all of you travel. The skills you learn as a timeshare work in areas like hotels (the example here) or cruises. In addition, being a timeshare owner often gives you status at a hotel chain associatedContinue reading “Timeshare Perks Go Beyond Timeshares… Timeshare Traveler Episode 239”
Why Don’t Timeshares Appreciate?… Timeshare Traveler Episode 237
Why do Condo’s appreciate and Timeshares do not. The bottom line is there is a supply / demand issue on resale contracts. There is a huge supply, so the resale value is low. This is true even with the fact that the usage of a timeshare can often be better than a condo as aContinue reading “Why Don’t Timeshares Appreciate?… Timeshare Traveler Episode 237”
Exchanges Can Be Cheaper than Booking Direct… Timeshare Traveler Episode 236
When planning a vacation, I now always check to see what my costs are for booking the vacation via an exchange. In some cases it can be cheaper than booking direct. I compare the cost of an exchange vacation vs. booking direct by calculating the maintenance fees required to book direct. This calculation is toContinue reading “Exchanges Can Be Cheaper than Booking Direct… Timeshare Traveler Episode 236”
Save $ and Credits with Discounted RCI bookings… Timeshare Traveler Episode 204
The goal for any vacation is to use the least amount of points and the least amount of Dollars (maintence fees or cash). By using RCI within 45 days of arrival and leveraging last minute specials, I was able to book a week stay with minimal points and costing less that traditional booking. This allowsContinue reading “Save $ and Credits with Discounted RCI bookings… Timeshare Traveler Episode 204”
Help for Struggling Timeshare Owners… Timeshare Traveler Episode 187
This video is for all the people who bought a timeshare and then realized they don’t know how to use it. They are often angry at the timehare companies and themselves for caving in to the pressure from the timeshare salesperson. They might have considered dumping the timeshare. If any of this sounds true forContinue reading “Help for Struggling Timeshare Owners… Timeshare Traveler Episode 187”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 128… RCI Exchange expands your choices
Another way to extend your points is with the use of RCI. With RCI you can deposit your points into RCI and they will have an additional two years to be used within the RCI network. Hilton Grand Vacations and Worldmark / Wyndham come with RCI connections when purchased from the developer. In this Video,Continue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 128… RCI Exchange expands your choices”
65+ Year Old Beach Bum – Episode 4 – Point Arena, Ca. – Waterfalls, Hikes, and Sunsets Oh My…
This video is for the town of Point Arena that is located 3 hours north of San Francisco on the coast of California. In the video I will show you a hike, and a wonderful waterfall (after a rain) as the water goes into the ocean and a beautiful Sunset. I will also show youContinue reading “65+ Year Old Beach Bum – Episode 4 – Point Arena, Ca. – Waterfalls, Hikes, and Sunsets Oh My…”