Are Timeshare Owners Happy?
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Are Timeshare Owners Happy?

Unhappy timeshare owners seem to be the most vocal, but this does not necessarily mean that all timeshare owners are unhappy. Statistically speaking 85% of timeshare owners are happy with their vacation situation.(1) Public opinion of timeshares seems to be largely negative, but this is probably because unhappy timeshare owners write a lot more about…

What Is The Average Age Of a Timeshare Owner?
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What Is The Average Age Of a Timeshare Owner?

The stereotypical timeshare owner in most people’s mind is the quintessential ‘empty nester’, looking for somewhere warm to go for the winter months and join the flocks of snow birders in resort-centric towns closer to the equator. The face of timeshare owners has changed dramatically since the 90s, and you may be surprised to learn…

How To Use Timeshares As A Vacation Rental: The Points System For Rent

How To Use Timeshares As A Vacation Rental: The Points System For Rent

More and more timeshares across the globe are using the ‘points system’ rather than the traditional physical property with shared time usage. Meaning owners purchase points within a certain institution such as Wyndham and the points become a vacation currency. A challenge arises when an owner is unable to vacation in a given year and…

Are Timeshares Really Cheaper Than Hotels?
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Are Timeshares Really Cheaper Than Hotels?

There is significant discussion and debate about whether timeshares or hotels are a cheaper option when vacationing. The internet is riddled with ‘Timeshares vs. Hotels’ themed articles. There seem to be a plethora of different opinions and the score is not quite settled on the topic of Timeshares vs. Hotels. The reason for the lack…

How To Rent A Vacation Timeshare Without Owning One: Avoid The Burden Of Ownership and Still Enjoy Luxury Vacation Destinations From Within A Timeshare
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How To Rent A Vacation Timeshare Without Owning One: Avoid The Burden Of Ownership and Still Enjoy Luxury Vacation Destinations From Within A Timeshare

Whether you have been on the merry go round of the timeshare, and have finally found your freedom, or perhaps you have never owned a timeshare and have no intention of doing so, you can still benefit from staying at a timeshare.  Even without owning a timeshare often, these vacation destinations are more affordable than…

Are Timeshares Still A Thing? How Timeshares Became a 9.2 Billion Dollar Industry In 2021
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Are Timeshares Still A Thing? How Timeshares Became a 9.2 Billion Dollar Industry In 2021

For so many individuals, timeshares and scam have become almost synonymous with one another, like a bad joke from the late nineties. But if there is seemingly such a ubiquitous and dubious knowledge around this industry, why is it a 9.2 billion dollar industry today? The reason why the timeshare industry continues to grow and…

Post Pandemic Timeshare Travel
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Post Pandemic Timeshare Travel: What To Expect As An Owner

For many timeshare owners 2020 was a complete bust. More than likely your timeshare was left vacant, unrentable and unused. As travel begins to open up again, so do opportunities to begin to use your timeshare for personal use or as a rental.  Moving out of a world ripe with travel restrictions and lock down…

Best Time Of Year For Timeshare Deals: Wondering When The Best Time Of Year Is To Get A Good Deal On A Timeshare?
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Best Time Of Year For Timeshare Deals: Wondering When The Best Time Of Year Is To Get A Good Deal On A Timeshare?

Most vacation destinations are defined by a ‘high’ season and a ‘low’ season. These sections of time are different depending on the climate and geography of a particular destination.  High season is when places to stay, eat, and enjoy certain vacation regions are in high demand, and very typically low season is remarkably less populated…

How NFTs Could Change Timeshares: Virtual Money & The New Vacation System
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How NFTs Could Change Timeshares: Virtual Money & The New Vacation System

If the acronym NFT makes you scratch your head, then you are not alone (It has nothing to do with the NFL, or any other sports league). Plus if you throw in ‘timeshares’, it may feel as if you are walking straight into scam city! In fact, to read about an unknown acronym in the…