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  1. andrewjjtimeshare

    Marriott Desert Spring Villas II Annual 2 bed Lock Off White Week

    Buyer’s First Year of Usage: 2026 - Free Closing & Usage Usage: Annual Float Unit 2 bed 2 bath, sleeps 8-10, Lock Off, Full Kitchen Float Week# 22-27 & 36-49 White Season Maintenance fees & Taxes: $1,950.04 – Due Annually January 1st Sellers are covering all closing and transfer fees. 76465
  2. M

    Newport Coast Villas - Best booking strategy for Thursday arrival?

    Hi everyone, I'm a new member from Australia and have already learned a lot from reading through the Marriott Vacation Club discussions. I'm hoping to get some advice from members who know Newport Coast Villas well. My family (two dads and our two boys, aged 3 and 7) will be visiting Southern...
  3. W

    2 bedroom Marriott Palm Springs

    2 bedroom 2 bathroom Marriott Desert Springs Villas I May 31 to June 7 7 nights $800 sleep 8 1 king, 2 queens and sofa bed Full Kitchen WD in unit no resort fee free parking free wifi kids club access to all on site amenities and more
  4. K

    Oceanside / San Diego Aug 30 - Sep 3

    Hi, looking for anything for these 4 nights in the San Diego / Oceanside area. Thanks
  5. andrewjjtimeshare

    Lagonita Lodge Free Usage for 2025

    Annual 2025 Usage - Free Closing & Usage Float Bear Hill Unit 1 bed 1 bath, sleeps 4, Full Kitchen Float Week# 14-20 & 37-48 Friday Check in Maintenance fees & Taxes: $898.00 – Due Annually in two payments January 1st & July 1st. Sellers are paying all closing costs and the 2025 maintenance...
  6. taiyosan

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  7. N

    DEL MAR, CA. 1BR4. WINNERS CIRCLE RESORT. Horse races.

    Winners Circle Resort is located in close proximity to the Del Mar horse race track. Thur/Fri/Sat they will have races. One bedroom with full kitchen. Sleeps 4. Tue-Sat Aug 27-31. $550 https://www.winnerscircleresort.com/ https://www.dmtc.com/calendar
  8. K

    Looking for Anaheim CA / LA Area June 15-19/20

    Looking for a studio or 1 Bed. June 15-19/20 Thanks
  9. B

    San Diego - 4/5 nights

    Hi, looking for a studio/1Br in San Diego for 2 ppl. It will be a 5 day trip, but can accept a week's booking Dates flexible
  10. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 76... A California Road Trip Using Wyndham Timeshares

    I love the idea of taking a driving trip to different parts of the Country. In this post, I talk about a trip around California. Below are the locations I travel to. I first started in San Francisco and headed toward San Diego stopping at Marina Dunes in Monterrey, Solvang, and then ending up...
  11. Clifbell

    Review One Bedroom Worldmark Big Bear in Big Bear Ca

    The WorldMark Big Bear in Big Bear California is a beautifully situated timeshare located about three hours east of Los Angeles up in the mountains. It is located nestled in trees not far from Big Bear Lake (1/4 mile or less). The Jacuzzi's (3) and pool is nice.. Two of the Jacuzzi's are...
  12. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 68… A Timeshare Trip across America

    Everybody loves an adventure. So, off I go on a seven week trip in Timeshares to enjoy a family Reunion as well as a high school reunion. I will be traveling from California to Ohio and then back. But to make this trip more interesting, I will travel through Southern California, Arizona, New...
  13. O

    San Diego 2BR May 13-15, 2022

    Anything available in San Diego from May 13-15, 2022. 6-Adults 1-Kid
  14. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 30 Angels camp museum

    Located about three and a half hours east of the San Francisco Bay Area, you will find the Angels camp museum. The museum is located in the "downtown" area of Angels camp (it is a small town so downtown is mostly one street). Don't be confused by the small building in the front. The upstairs...
  15. Clifbell

    San Diego Comparison of WM Oceanside, Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier, HGV at MarBrisa, HGV at SeaPointe, and WM Mission Valley

    Today I am comparing 5 Timeshare is the San Diego area. San Diego is one of my favorite destinations because of the beaches and the good year round weather. My comparison criteria are 1) Ocean Views 2) Cost of one bedroom 3) Best pool 4) Overall quality 5) Close to Ocean 6) Close to San Diego...
  16. andrewjjtimeshare

    Winner Circle Accounts

    I have two accounts at the Winners Circle. Account information is below. File# 65065 Annual Usage First year 2022 Float Unit 1 bed 2 bath, sleeps 4, Partial Kitchen. Fixed Week#38 Friday Check in February 25th - March 4th, 2022 Annual Maintenance fees $1,022.38 File# 66483 Annual Usage First...
  17. RNCollins

    Disneyland, other California theme parks get OK to open April 1

    Disneyland, other California theme parks get OK to open April 1 https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Disneyland-other-California-theme-parks-get-OK-to-open-April-1 Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. California theme parks have been given the green light to reopen on April 1...
  18. O

    Need last minute stay September 4-7 South Lake Tahoe 1BR

    Does anybody have an extra 1BR for September 4-7 in South Lake Tahoe?
  19. RNCollins

    Bye-bye Long Beach, hello LAX: JetBlue exiting longtime Southern California base

    Bye-bye Long Beach, hello LAX: JetBlue exiting longtime Southern California base By Dawn Gilbertson/ Airline News / USA Today / www.usatoday.com / July 9, 2020 USA TODAY...
  20. L

    Los Angeles South - Aug 17-24

    We will be in the Los Angeles south area and are looking for a timeshare to rent from Aug 17-24. Preference is for something close to beaches. One bedroom is minimum.
  21. C

    Last Minute Stays in Southern California? Palm Springs or nearby?

    Hi, any last-minute short 3-night stay available for a check-in today? Hoping for a stay in Palm Springs or around Southern California. 5-Adults
  22. S

    What and how to buy las vegas/California?

    Hi there!! Newbie thrifty mom here, needing to save $ but want to spend precious time with my kids. Thinking about buying in Vegas since we live in los Angeles and we have 2 small children so I've been looking at grand view, holiday inn, and Tahiti village. I'm confused, am I able to trade my...
  23. W

    Marriott Newport Coast Villas November 19-23, 2018

    Marriott Newport Coast Villas November 19-23, 2018 2BR
  24. flexible

    San Francisco - Powell Place - 1 Bedroom - July 13-20 - $100 per night

    Powell Place City/Share Resort ID: 0547 730 Powell St. San Francisco, CA 94108 Check in: 07/13/2018 16:00 Check out: 07/20/2018 11:00 Kitchen: Partial Bedroom: 1 Bedroom Sleeps: 04 Maximum Occupancy: / 02 Private
  25. AriMorgan

    FREE Grand Pacific Resorts Week 48 & 49

    FLOAT Units on both week 48 & 49 Can be given together or separate - same seller separate titles Grand Pacific Resorts is located in the beautiful Carlsbad, CA 2018 Maintenance Fees are paid with usage available Transfer Fees & Recording Fees are paid by seller Approx. Maintenance Fee for...
  26. D

    FREE - Grand Pacific Palisades, Carlsbad CA - Week 9 - EOY ODD - 1 bedroom ocean view

    FREE!!!! Grand Pacific Palisades in Carlsbad California near Legoland. This is a weeks use at the resort for week 9, every other odd year, and is an ocean view 1 bedroom. You can also exchange through RCI and Grand Pacific Exchange (GPX) if you want to go to another location on another time...
  27. Hsahota1

    Need Advice - HGVC

    Hi all, pretty new here in TUG. Became a member a few weeks ago as I feel there are some knowledgable people here. Looking to purchase 7200 platinum biennial points in Oahu (1 bedroom at GW). The plan would be to add points a few years down the road. Any suggestions on what I should be...
  28. J

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  29. T

    San Luis Bay Inn, Avila Beach, CA March 23-30, 2018, sleeps 4.

    $495 for the week. Studio unit with kitchen, oven, stove top, good sized fridge, etc. Walking distance to beach. Here is a link to a site that has a few photos (not my site)...
  30. Jayco29D

    Pet Friendly Timeshares

    We recently purchased Four Seasons Aviara because it is pet friendly and we live in California. Being able to bring our pets on vacation is a big deal for us. I am wondering which other timeshares are pet friendly?
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