This is my first comparison video of a all the room types in a timeshare. It is hard work, but someone has to try out all the configurations . About an hour drive from the Lihue Airport in Princeville Hawaii on the Island of Kauai sits the Westin Princeville (part of Vistana and Marriott Vacation Club).Continue reading “Westin Princeville (Studio, 1, and 2 bedroom) comparison in Princeville Kauai Hawaii”
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Review Westin Princeville Two Bedroom in Princeville Kauai Hawaii
About an hour drive from the Lihue Airport in Princeville Hawaii on the Island of Kauai sits the Westin Princeville (part of Vistana and Marriott Vacation Club). Today’s review is of the two bedroom unit. The building are three stories tall and have lush tropical plants throughout. There are three+ pools, a fitness center, andContinue reading “Review Westin Princeville Two Bedroom in Princeville Kauai Hawaii”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 47… The Marriott Vacation Club / Vistana Merger is happening
I am excited about the Merger of Marriott Vacation Club finally happening. It has been a long four + years since the announcement. The sales team is now showing “informal” updates to what the future merged program will look like. Of course, there is a “last chance” to buy the benefits to Vistana points. InContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 47… The Marriott Vacation Club / Vistana Merger is happening”
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?”
Timeshare Traveler Episode 33 How I earned 71 free hotel nights in one year
In this video, I reviewed my overly obsessive approach to figure out how to earn 71 free hotel nights in a single year. My goal is offer you several ideas for how you can leverage what you are doing to earn free hotel nights by doing what you are doing anyway. I look forwardContinue reading “Timeshare Traveler Episode 33 How I earned 71 free hotel nights in one year”
Vistana (Westin and Sheraton) timeshare lite – Pay Less and Vacation More
This post continues my series of how to pay less and vacation more, but this time with owners of Vistana timeshares. I believe that success in timeshares involved maximizing usage for the least amount of money. Vistana (Westin and Sheraton) timeshare lite – Pay Less and Vacation More. Have the ability to vacation one weekContinue reading “Vistana (Westin and Sheraton) timeshare lite – Pay Less and Vacation More”
Maui Comparison of Westin Ka’anapali, Worldmark Kihei, and WorldMark Valley Isle
I created a comparison of three timeshares on the island of Maui. Maui is wonderful island full of beautiful sunsets. The timeshares I compared were quite different. Kihei is more of a beach town with small shops. Ka’anapali is more built up and modern, but there is also some of the old town around Lahaina.Continue reading “Maui Comparison of Westin Ka’anapali, Worldmark Kihei, and WorldMark Valley Isle”
Review of the Sheraton Kauai Resort Studio in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii
The Sheraton Kauai is wonderful timeshare. There are two different pool areas. One of the pools sits next to the ocean. The ocean near the Sheraton has both a sandy beach and a series of Lava rocks where the waves wash ashore. There are places to swim, body surf, or use a surf board. ThereContinue reading “Review of the Sheraton Kauai Resort Studio in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii”
Review of the Westin Kaanapali Studio in Lahaina Maui, Hawaii
I decided to spend a few more points to get the ocean front and I really enjoyed the ocean sounds in the evening after the noise from the pools died down. The other nice thing about the view is I also got to listen to the nightly live Hawaiian music that wafted up from theContinue reading “Review of the Westin Kaanapali Studio in Lahaina Maui, Hawaii”
65+ year old beach bum preps for one year of travel
Choosing to travel for a year is an exciting and daunting task. Lots of key things to think about. Here are my top issues; Downsizing – get to a minimal amount of things so you can store what you don’t need Either rent out your house or find someone to house sit or stop rentingContinue reading “65+ year old beach bum preps for one year of travel”