I’ve gotten so used to staying in timeshares and enjoying the extra space, I was curious how it would feel staying in a hotel again. And not a hotel with a kitchen which I call timeshare lite. Just a regular hotel room. I realized I had gotten spoiled. The similarities of the bedroom and theContinue reading “OMG Stayed at a Regular Hotel… Timeshare Traveler Episode 247”
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Secrets to Booking good deals… Timeshare Traveler Episode 246
I’ve gotten good at saving keeping my costs lower because I don’t want to buy more unless I have to buy more. I thought I would share some of the ways I save money. The bottom line is that I work hard to find ways to save vs. just buying more. I guess I likeContinue reading “Secrets to Booking good deals… Timeshare Traveler Episode 246”
Future Expected to Be Good for Timeshares… Timeshare Traveler Episode 243
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”
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”
Creating a Set of Classes… Timeshare Traveler Episode 235
Most of the people who subscribe to my channel do so because I provide insight into how to use their timeshare plus timeshare room reviews. Because of my years of experience, I’ve learned almost all the features of each website (Marriott, Hilton, Worldmark). I’ve also taught at the college level so I have experience creatingContinue reading “Creating a Set of Classes… Timeshare Traveler Episode 235”
Dream Vacation or Money Pit?… Timeshare Traveler Episode 232
The timeshare salesperson sold you the dream of wonderful dream vacations. But now that you own it, it feels more like a money pit. If this is how it feels, you are not alone. In this video, I try to give you a simple way out of this dilemna. The fundamental way to change yourContinue reading “Dream Vacation or Money Pit?… Timeshare Traveler Episode 232”