Every year I get a little better at using my timeshares. After almost 20 years owning timeshares and living in them for the last three years full time, I’ve learned a lot ways to maximize my Marriott ownership. And I would like to share them with you. In this video, I discuss how I manageContinue reading “Maximizing my Marriott Timeshare Ownership… Timeshare Traveler Episode 324”
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Initial Comparison of Hyatt-Holiday Inn-Marriott-Hilton-Worldmark… Timeshare Traveler Episode 309
Today’s video is my initial comparison of Hilton, Marriott, WOrldmark, Hyatt, and Holiday Timeshare companies. I own Hilton, Marriott, and Worldmark and I am evaluating Hyatt and Holiday Inn. My initial findings are that Hyatt doesn’t have a significant number of properties. and their quality is inconsistent. Holiday Inn seems to compare to Worldmark butContinue reading “Initial Comparison of Hyatt-Holiday Inn-Marriott-Hilton-Worldmark… Timeshare Traveler Episode 309”
Marriott Owner Update December 2024… Timeshare Traveler Episode 252
I was in Las Vegas in December of 2024 and decided to do an owner update. I was hoping to learn more about the integration of Vistana and Marriott and if there was any new options. It turns out that there is a push for Marriott to buy back the Vistana points and Merge themContinue reading “Marriott Owner Update December 2024… Timeshare Traveler Episode 252”
My Advice to Marriott Vacation Club … Timeshare Traveler Episode 201
I wanted to provide Marriott Vacation Club a list of what they should do more of to improve their program. I consider myself an experienced traveler and knowledgable of their program. But I also have some ideas on how the program could be better. In this video, I go through the major opportunities for MarriottContinue reading “My Advice to Marriott Vacation Club … Timeshare Traveler Episode 201”
What I like about Marriott ABOUND… Timeshare Traveler Episode 186
For many peoiple who don’t own timeshares, learning about the good parts of the timeshare from a timeshare salesperson can be misleading. So, I decided to create a video of the parts of ABOUND that I like. This comes from a person who has years of timeshare experience. and has practical experience as a traveler.Continue reading “What I like about Marriott ABOUND… Timeshare Traveler Episode 186”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 174… Is Timeshare Industry Consolidation Good?
With the recent announcement by Hilton to purchase Bluegreen, the timeshare industry consolidation continues to grow. In the last five years we have seen Hilton buy two timeshare companies, Marriott by one and Club Wyndham buy a travel company. In this video, I will recap the recent purchases and describe the “good, bad, and theContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 174… Is Timeshare Industry Consolidation Good?”
Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort One Bedroom Ocean View in Ka’anapali Maui Hawaii
About 30 miles from the Main Airport in Maui sits the wonderful Westin Ka’anapali OceanResort near Ka’napali now part of Marriott Vacation Club. The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort is a huge resort area filled with lush tropical gardens that are a pleasure to stroll through. I stayed in a one bedroom with an ocean andContinue reading “Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort One Bedroom Ocean View in Ka’anapali Maui Hawaii”
Westin Nanea One Bedroom In Kaanapali Maui Hawaii About
30 miles from the Main Airport in Maui sits the wonderful Westin Nanea near Ka’napali now part of Marriott Vacation Club. The Westin Nanea is a huge resort area filled with lush tropical gardens that are a pleasure to stroll through. I stayed in a one bedroom with an wonderful deck with a great viewContinue reading “Westin Nanea One Bedroom In Kaanapali Maui Hawaii About”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 127… Which Hawaiian Island to Choose?
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?”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 119… Timeshare Winners and Losers in 2023
Which timeshare company made the best investment in past years to gain the most in 2023. I will be reviewing three timeshare companies… Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham / Worldmark to provide you with insight based on my year of timeshare travel and my experienced gains. The impacts of the economy and the improvements in brandsContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 119… Timeshare Winners and Losers in 2023”