Vacation Timeshares Make Sense
21 April 2008Don’t spend your hard-earned money “renting” hotel rooms.
Vacation the smart way. Own instead of rent. It’s what smart investors do. For the same money as renting a few weeks in hotels, you can own deeded spacious condo accommodations with worldwide exchange privileges!
The timeshare industry has changed. The largest resort companies are now selling timeshare - Marriott, Disney, Hilton, Hyatt, Four Seasons, Ramada and others are producing blistering sales statistics. Their influence, combined with strong consumer legislation has resulted in timeshare being the fastest-growing segment of the global travel and tourism industry.
OWNERSHIP MAKES SENSE
4.5 million owners in 5,000 resorts worldwide are not wrong. These well educated, upper income buyers are enjoying the tremendous benefits:
- STAY WITHOUT PAYING
You will be delighted when you check out at the end of a vacation and your bill is zero! The money you save will quickly pay back the low purchase price.
- NOT JUST A HOTEL ROOM
You will enjoy the status and royal treatment accorded to timeshare condo owners, and the condos are everything you want: spacious, beautifully decorated, convenient, large (up to 4 bedrooms), with kitchens and private bedrooms. Most resorts have activities and tours, many of which are free.
- AVOID THE HASSLE OF TRAVEL PLANNING
Save hours and avoid the frustration of planning. It is done for you.
- SAVE $100 PER DAY or more
Timeshare condos have fully-equipped kitchens, so you will feel at home and enjoy eating in. It doesn’t take long to save big on food expenses, not to mention the convenience of eating in the privacy of your condo.
- BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALONG
There is never an extra charge for additional guests, so you can afford to invite your friends and family to vacation and stay with you.
- BUILD EQUITY
A vacation timeshare is money in the bank. If you wish, sell your interest at any time.
- GIVE A GIFT OF LOVE TO HEIRS
As the owner of a deeded timeshare, you can enjoy the generosity inherent in willing your property to loved ones.
- GENERATE INCOME
Too busy to take a vacation? Rent your condo and pocket the cash.
- GIVE EXTRAORDINARY GIFTS
Imagine the joy of a loved one’s reaction when you say, “I’ve booked a week in a nice resort for you. Go have a great time!”
- TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BONUS USE
Home resorts offer bargain rates on unused time. Plus there are extra weeks and weekends available through exchange companies such as RCI and I.I., without having to deposit your ownership week.
Vacation Timeshares make solid financial sense and present wonderful opportunities to spend quality vacation time with loved ones!
The Advantages Of Vacation Ownership
7 April 2008Author: Shannon Jennewein
Unlike a hotel room or rental cottage, which require payment for each use with rates that usually increase each year, ownership at a timeshare property enables vacationers to enjoy a resort, year after year, for the lifetime of their ownership with only a onetime purchase price and payment of yearly maintenance fees. Timeshare ownership offers vacationers an opportunity to save on the escalating cost of vacation accommodations over the long term while enjoying all the comforts of home in a resort setting.
There are over 6 million households worldwide, in over 270 different countries, that own timeshare or vacation ownership. The total number of resorts worldwide, participating in Vacation Ownership, now exceeds 5400 properties, with the United states leading the resort market with over 1600 resorts and 3.9 million owners.
Truly a home away from home, vacation ownership provides the space and flexibility to suit the needs of any size family or group. While most vacation ownership condominiums have two bedrooms and two baths, unit sizes range from studios to three or more bedrooms. Unlike hotel rooms, there are no charges for additional guests. Also, unlike hotels, most units include a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, washer and dryer, linens, stereo, televisions, VCRs and more.
Timeshare resort amenities rival those of other top rated resort properties and may include swimming pools, tennis, Jacuzzi, golf, bicycles and exercise facilities. Others feature boating, restaurants and equestrian facilities. Most timeshare resorts offer a full schedule of on-site or nearby sporting, recreational and social activities for adults and children. The resorts are staffed with well trained hospitality professionals, with many resorts offering concierge services for assistance with visiting area attractions.
Of more than 2,653 U.S. vacation owners surveyed. 85 percent claimed satisfaction with their vacation purchases. The most important features cited in the survey, conducted by ARDA, which helped affect the decision to become owners were the quality of the accommodations that were presented and the flexibility offered through exchange opportunities.
Understanding the Basics of Timeshare Property
23 March 2008Author: Connie Barker
Timeshares are an extremely popular form of vacation ownership in which you can purchase a week or longer in a specific home or apartment during the year. Timeshares have been around for decades and there are millions of families that enjoy their timeshares each and every year. Here are some basic tips on understanding timeshares.
The main reason that many families opt for a timeshare is that the quality of accommodations in their favorite vacation spot is much higher and usually much more affordable than motels or hotels in the area. Most timeshare properties usually have free leisure facilities by the property as well making it a great way to relax at your favorite destination.
Most people either buy a timeshare that is for a specific week (fixed week) in an area year after year or choose a week each year (floating system) in which they would like to stay at their timeshare property. Most timeshares also allow you to swap your choice of week with another family either at the timeshare property or with others that own a timeshare property in another location.
What makes timeshares great is the level of comfort and accommodations. You do not have to stay in a sub par motel or hotel during your vacation, you can enjoy top quality accommodations in many different sizes that are always clean and comfortable.
For instance, most Florida timeshare properties usually come in assortment of sizes and amenities. If you have a smaller budget or if it is just you and your spouse, you can easily find a comfortable one or two bedroom timeshare property. For larger families, you can enjoy a three bedroom timeshare along with a lounge area, kitchen, patio and a host of other amenities that motels or even hotels can’t come close to. The one thing to remember is that all timeshare units are self catering, meaning there is no room service or hostess at the counter, you are responsible for your meals which are usually extremely easy to prepare in your own kitchen.
Buying a timeshare is a convenient process and most timeshare property buyers will usually put down a payment to buy the rights to the timeshare as well as to use it for the week or longer each year. There are also yearly fees which includes fees for keeping the property maintained, a fee for cleaning your accommodation before and after you use it and fees for any taxes.
What You Must Know Before Purchasing A Timeshare
22 March 2008Author: Martin Blue
Purchasing vacation property can be a very daunting and intimidating task for even the most experienced property buyer. There are numerous points you must consider before jumping in and purchasing the vacation property of your dreams including taxes, insurance and maintenance on the property just to list a few. If the sound of this intimidates you in even the slightest way a timeshare may be a preferable option for you. It is our hope that by reading this you will gain an understanding of what a timeshare is, what the benefits of a timeshare may be and how to purchase a timeshare.
A timeshare is the opportunity to purchase a fully furnished vacation property in weekly, monthly and sometimes even quarterly increments with the weekly time option being the most common. Most timeshares purchased result in a one time purchase fee that may or may not include a yearly property maintenance fee. A typical timeshare will usually be found in a resort condominium that may be as simple as a one bedroom with partial kitchen all the way up to luxurious penthouse suites with five or more bedrooms, multiple bathrooms and numerous amenities.
The benefits of purchasing a timeshare are numerous including the opportunity to purchase an ownership interest in your favorite vacation destination, many do not have property taxes, maintenance costs are shared amongst all the owners, many timeshares can be passed on to your heirs, a timeshare can be had for thousands if not hundreds of thousands dollars less than purchasing a vacation property because it is purchased by a collective group.
Timeshares can be purchased from a variety of different sources including from developers, resellers and even online auctions such as EBay. As for most purchases made in life you should always do your research into the source of the purchase to ensure that you are not taken advantage of price wise or by fraud in general.
