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Are Timeshare Resales Worth it?

BySarah Jordan

So you’re thinking about buying (or selling) a timeshare resale. Perhaps you’ve been daydreaming about annual vacations (guaranteed!) to exotic places that are already booked on the calendar, year after year. Maybe you’ve seen a glossy advertisement at a travel agent’s office (are travel agents still a thing?) and can practically taste that sweet Pina…

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How To End A Timeshare Presentation

ByDrew Faithful

This article is designed to help arm you with the proper tools to successfully claim your ‘free gift’ and walk away if you do not wish to purchase a timeshare. Maybe you received an invitation via postcard, phone call, or social media to attend a presentation or ‘hear more about an opportunity’ with the promise…

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Traveling With Your Pet To A Timeshare

ByDrew Faithful

Enjoy vacationing with your furry friend to your timeshare… Only after you have read these crucial tips and have looked into any potentially restrictive rules and regulations about your specific destination. There are several important factors to consider and look into before traveling to a timeshare with a pet. Whether you have already bought into…

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy Timeshare?

BySamantha Edwards

If you are considering buying a timeshare, you might be wondering if now is a good time to do so. There are several factors to take into account when making this decision. The timeshare development industry has been growing steadily since the 2008 recession, according to annual studies conducted by the American Resort Development Association,…

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Vida Vacations Timeshare Experience

BySamantha Edwards

We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience purchasing a timeshare with Vida Vacations in Mexico: “We went to a timeshare presentation at the Riviera Maya in Nov. 2015. It was the worst thing we could of done. Sadly we were scammed. In the sales presentation we asked many questions,…

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Timeshare and the Economy

BySamantha Edwards

There is no doubt that the timeshare industry has a significant impact on the economy at regional, state, and national levels. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the national trade association that represents the vacation ownership and resort development industries, offers a detailed look at the direct and indirect ways in which the timeshare industry…

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Club Wyndham Desert Blue Access

BySamantha Edwards

We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience with Club Wyndham: “WOW! What a smooth talking, very likeable guy at Desert Blue in Las Vegas! We already have TWO timeshares, totaling 308,000 points that we rarely used, and somehow, this man talked us into buying an ADDITIONAL 154,000 points by…

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Park Royal Los Cabos Timeshare Review

BySamantha Edwards

The following is a review of Park Royal Los Cabos submitted by one of our users: “I received a certificate for RCI from a family member & stayed at the Park Royal Los Cabos. Firstly, the employees are nothing but wonderful. They are kind, courteous, & go out of their way to make your stay…

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Eco-Friendly Timeshares

BySamantha Edwards

With environmental health increasingly rising to the top of global concerns, the tourism industry is following suit. A number of timeshare resorts are evolving to address these concerns by implementing eco-friendly practices such as using energy and water-efficient systems, reducing and managing waste, using recycled and/or locally sourced materials, and even offering eco-friendly cocktails! According…