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  1. M

    Advice on Getting out of Timeshare

    My husband and I bought a timeshare through Exploria in the poconos (PA) a few years back and we just physically can’t afford it anymore as he’s out of work and can’t afford to even take vacation time to use it. We had to stop paying the expo points at one point because we just can’t afford it...
  2. L

    [2023] Success with getting rid of an Exploria timeshare?

    I'm doing research and looking for advice on how to help my mom sell / get rid off timeshare in the Poconos owned by Exploria. It was purchased years age when they were still under treetops and management has since changed and it's been a pain trying to get out of it. She tried selling...
  3. J

    Tree Tops at Pocono Mountain Villas

    Hi all, I'm trying to get a better sense of the quality and ownership experience at Tree Tops at Pocono Mountain Villas—if you own or have owned a timeshare there, please comment or DM me so we can discuss! Thanks so much.
  4. B

    Summer Bay/Exploria customer service non-existant

    In early Jan., of this year I decided to surrender my timeshare back to Summer Bay. I understood that several years ago they had a rather seamless process to do that. My reasons are for age, rising costs, and financial situation. I first e-mailed Exploria with my intentions and never heard...
  5. G

    Exploria Resorts booking procedures

    I'm thinking of buying a few weeks at one of the Exploria resorts (Gatlinburg Town Square). Could anyone explain the reservation procedures for booking a float week at your home resort? Or at another Exploria managed resort? Thank you in advance.
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