Ways to make your timeshare vacation ownership work for you as a points or weeks owner.
If you’ve attended a timeshare presentation and have decided to make a purchase, it is wise to take your time to read and understand all of the timeshare contract documents you will be signing. In fact, you have the right to do so. This contract-signing scenario will likely be taking place after several hours of…
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…
We recently received the following comment from one of our users: “My story exactly mirrors many of the other innocent people on this website. I see all the talk about wishing and wanting to do a class action lawsuit but no action. My suggestion is to use social media to our greatest advantage. If everyone…
Unfortunately, divorce is a very real possibility for some married couples. Timeshares, like all other shared assets and liabilities, must be addressed in the event of a divorce. Because divorce is a complicated and often emotional process, it is a good idea to consider hiring a divorce lawyer to help you navigate the system. But whether…
Title insurance in the timeshare industry is similar to title insurance for a home or other property purchase. Title insurance is optional for the buyer of a timeshare in order to protect them from financial loss due to undeclared liens, title defects, overdue maintenance fees, or other issues that may obstruct the transfer of property ownership. It…
Are you having trouble deciding whether or not you are interested in purchasing a timeshare? It can be an overwhelming process, especially for those who are unfamiliar with timeshares to begin with. The following list is a basic set of questions to ask yourself if you are in the very beginning phase of considering a timeshare. Your…
By now you have probably heard about the Zika virus outbreaks in the past year. Prior to 2015, Zika virus outbreaks occurred mostly in areas of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. In May 2015, the first confirmed Zika infections occurred in Brazil and have since spread to areas in the Caribbean, Central America,…
One of our users left the following comment on our “What Happens If I Stop Paying My Timeshare?” article in response to another person’s comment: “I agree and have a Westgate time share and am going through similar problems and feel scammed…. My biggest question and concern is: If I “walk away and don’t pay”…
The following is a user-submitted story about their experience with Westgate Town Center in Florida: “Let the buyer beware! As timeshares go this is far from the worse. I have stayed here a couple of times. The first year the accommodations were very nice and the view was awesome. We traded in, as we own…
One of our users left the following comment on our 10 Steps to Successfully Rescind Timeshare article: “I have a question and wonder if any of you have done this before. I am a westgate customer and want out. I have beiong paying for my unit for 4 years, so I have passed the rescission…
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