10 Steps to Successfully Rescind Timeshare

If you were unfortunate enough to buy timeshare as a result of high pressure sales techniques or misrepresentation of information you do have options. Even though you have signed a legally binding contract there are protections in place for timeshare buyers that change their minds during the “cooling off” period that follows a sale. An…

Timeshare Rescission – Can I Return My Timeshare?

Despite the fact that timeshare has been gaining a more respectable reputation as a result of major resorts such as Marriott and Hilton now offering timeshare packages, there are still some resort companies that use deceptive tactics to secure a sale. There are still incidents of resort companies using hard-sell intimidation or illegal sales tactics…

7 Tips to Avoid Timeshare Scams

Most timeshare units are sold at a presentation, and even more often, there is a prize or incentive offered just for attending the timeshare presentation. The most common incentives include: discount hotel rooms, weekend getaway packages, show/event tickets, and prizes such as automobiles and boats. Being aware of these incentives, the high pressure sales tactics…

The History of Timesharing

The History of Timesharing

The origin of timeshare can be traced back to 1960’s Europe. The 1960’s were a time of considerable growth and development for the tourism industry worldwide because of the emergency of commercial air travel and timeshare was created from this travel boom. Two different companies in France and Switzerland debuted the first vacation ownership packages….