I have created a set of criteria that help me have successful vacation. I have categorized them into three groups… Freedom, Responsibility, and timeshares. By freedom, I mean that you have the ability to plan for a flexible vacation, but you still have to define what that means…. How long is your trip, flying orContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 77… Freedom, Responsibility, and Timeshares”
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Timeshare Traveler Episode 74… The Frugal Timeshare with Costco
The three main cost drivers for timeshares owners is Maintenance fees, Travel to/From Timeshares, and food. In this video, I discuss how I leverage Costco to keep food costs low. By managing food costs, I can have money for additional vacations. I use Costco for the basic food costs. The extras I will buy atContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 74… The Frugal Timeshare with Costco”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 73… RV vs Timeshare Depends on Travel Style
There is no right or wrong choice between an RV or a timeshare. My travel style is just better suited for Timeshares than RV’s. In this Video, I try to describe what it is about my travel style that makes timeshares better for me. My goal is to help you decide what is right forContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 73… RV vs Timeshare Depends on Travel Style”
Review of the Wyndham Kona coast Resort two bedroom in Kona Hawaii
This is a wonderful resort located about 15 minutes south of Kailua Kona on the Big Island. The two bedroom unit is very spacious with a nice kitchen. You can book this room as a WorldMark owner via Club pass or as I did for this visit using Wyndham Rewards. I was in building 30Continue reading “Review of the Wyndham Kona coast Resort two bedroom in Kona Hawaii”
Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy One Bedroom Review in Kapaa Kauai Hawaii
I enjoyed the Club Wyndham Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy (formerly Shell). It is in the Small town of Kapaa on the eastern shore close to the airport. There is a lovely beach with trees near the ocean. You can’t really swim there because of the currents, but it is still lovely to listenContinue reading “Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy One Bedroom Review in Kapaa Kauai Hawaii”
Review Club Wyndham Bali Hai Two Bedroom in Princeville Kauai Hawaii
About an hour drive from the Lihue Airport in Princeville Hawaii on the Island of Kauai sits the Club Wyndham Bali Hai resort. Today’s review is of the two bedroom unit. The building are two stories tall and have lush tropical plant throughout. There are two pools, a fitness center, plenty of grills on theContinue reading “Review Club Wyndham Bali Hai Two Bedroom in Princeville Kauai Hawaii”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 46… Why I chose Timeshares over Airbnb
Both Timeshares and Airbnb can provide great vacations. I have used both but have tended to focus more on Timeshares. For me, making a purchase of a timeshare was making a commitment to taking a vacation. I am very active in a lot of projects, so making a timeshare a project was my way ofContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 46… Why I chose Timeshares over Airbnb”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 42… Living 6 months in Timeshares
There are several questions one would ask about living in a timeshare for six months. 1) Why would anyone do this? 2) What are the economics? 3) What are the possibilities? 4) How can I do this? Why would anyone do this? Two weeks a year to vacation and see the world is not enoughContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 42… Living 6 months in Timeshares”
Review of one bedroom Ocean View at Grand Pacific Palisades by Hilton Grand Vacation Carlsbad California
If you stay here ask for an ocean view. It is so worth it to sit on your deck in the afternoon and watch a sunset. Or have early morning coffee and stare at the ocean. Located about 40 minutes north of San Diego California in the beach town of Carlsbad California sits the GrandContinue reading “Review of one bedroom Ocean View at Grand Pacific Palisades by Hilton Grand Vacation Carlsbad California”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 41… What happened to the Vistana / Marriott Merger?
Originally announced in May of 2018, The Marriott Vacation Club purchase of Vistana promised a vision of a high end and extensive network of quality timeshares. As an owner of both Vistana and Marriott Vacation Club, I was excited about the proposed merger. I even went so far as to upgrade my memberships in bothContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 41… What happened to the Vistana / Marriott Merger?”