So you’ve done your research regarding timeshares. You know that you can save money buying on the resale market instead of purchasing directly from a developer. You have spent hours perusing timesharing forums and websites. You are well-versed on the difference between points vs. weeks, and your friends have even started emailing you regarding their timesharing questions. But before you take the plunge into timeshare ownership there is one more step I encourage you to take - try before you buy.
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It is no surprise that the depressed economy has started to effect the timeshare market. Vacations are often among the first expenses to go in a climate of instability. While it is still too early to tell what time share owners can expect from this most recent economic downturn, we can look at the positive and negative effects it could have on owners, and what you can do to prepare and/or take advantage of the present economic climate.
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Whether you are simply unable to use your timeshare week for one year, or want to get rid of your timeshare completely, there are a few honest sites out there that can assist you with either renting out or selling your timeshare. In this instance, sites that require no up-front cost are the way to go, and you should steer clear of the sites that require any payment to be made before the transaction is completed. Some of the scam sites will require you to subscribe to a monthly plan in order for your timeshare to be displayed in their database, and others will charge a large amount of money down with offering a money back guarantee. Below you will find my top three picks for listing, renting out and selling timeshare with very little or no cost.
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In the past timeshare resorts used to be ultra-exclusive, members-only type establishments for which travelers paid a premium for excellent service and luxurious accommodations. The line between timeshare and hotel has started to blur over the past ten years, and many timeshare resorts now offer rooms by the night or week to non-owners. In fact, a great way to decide whether or not you think purchasing a timeshare at a particular location would be a good choice for you is to reserve a room outside of a timeshare exchange company, instead using a commercial hotel website or calling the resort directly.
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The following is a list of RCI-affiliated resorts that permit pets. This resort information can be changed at any time and you should always call the resort before you make reservations to check availability for pets. There may be additional deposits required when traveling with your dog, cat, or bird, and certain resorts have pet weight restrictions in place. There are also additional considerations when traveling internationally with pets such as breed restrictions and airline guidelines. You should always bring all of your pets papers, vaccine information, medications, and tags with vacation contact information. RCI has a number of international locations that will accept pets and a more limited number of US resorts. The following list contains the resort name, RCI ID number, and the resort’s location - resorts with an * are international locations.
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