≈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”
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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 “
Timeshare Traveler Episode 66… How to Spot a Good Timeshare Salesperson
Timeshare Traveler Episode 66… How to Spot a Good Timeshare Salesperson Meeting with a good timeshare salesperson will change your whole experience with timeshares. If all the salesperson cares about is getting you to buy, you will feel nothing but pressure and often not the most truthful. But a good timeshare salesperson will want youContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 66… How to Spot a Good Timeshare Salesperson”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 60… Five Timeshare Habits that Help me Learn
No matter how much you know, you can always get better. And who doesn’t want to have better vacations? And better experiences using your timeshares too. In this Video I share with you my top five habits I use to get better. I am sharing what I have learned over the last decade+ of usingContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 60… Five Timeshare Habits that Help me Learn”
Review One Bedroom Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas at Poipu Kauai Hawaii
It is hard not to love staying at the Sheraton Kauai Resort… You are right on the beach… The pool looks out onto the ocean… You can get small cabanas right on the beach… The rooms are of high quality. The one bedroom / one bathroom layout is great. I was in Building 7 onContinue reading “Review One Bedroom Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas at Poipu Kauai Hawaii”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 55 … Kauai Romantic Trip on a Budget by Marriott
I Love Kauai and I want everyone to experience the beauty and Romance of Kauai. But i also wanted to show how you could do it on a budget. In this video, I highlight three timeshares that can be had for under $200/night if you are a Timeshare owner in Marriott Vacation Club (that ownsContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 55 … Kauai Romantic Trip on a Budget by Marriott”
Review Two Bedroom Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas at Poipu Kauai Hawaii
It is hard not to love staying at the Sheraton Kauai Resort… You are right on the beach… The pool looks out onto the ocean… You can get small cabanas right on the beach… The rooms are of high quality. The two bedroom / two bathroom layout is great. I happened to stay here asContinue reading “Review Two Bedroom Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas at Poipu Kauai Hawaii”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 53… The Five Biggest Timeshare Mistakes
In this video, I discuss the five biggest mistakes that timeshare purchasers make. The top five include; 1) Being sold a timeshare without Researching 2) Not Learning all the Features Available 3) Not Planning Ahead 4) Not Leveraging Bargains 5) Not Leveraging the Hotel Side. With each of the mistakes, I provide solutions that areContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 53… The Five Biggest Timeshare Mistakes”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 51… Three wonderful Timeshares in Princeville Kauai
I have stayed at three wonderful timeshares on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai. I stayed at the Westin Princeville, the Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas, and the Makai Club. As a comparison, the cost to rent a two bedroom unit at each is $820/night for the Westin Princeville, $509/night at the Club Wyndham BaliContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 51… Three wonderful Timeshares in Princeville Kauai”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 50… Survival Guide for Timeshare Presentations
A lot of people don’t like timeshare presentations because they can feel like high pressure situations. But they don’t have to be. If you know what you are looking for and you approach the presentation as an opportunity to learn, you can survive a timeshare presentation. I’ll explain my mental approach to attending a presentations.Continue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 50… Survival Guide for Timeshare Presentations”