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hawaii

  1. P

    Newbie here! Looking for wisdom to help me buy a resale! I'm all ears!

    Hello all, I grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii. I have no family currently living there. I'd like to have a place to stay so I can visit more often than every so many years. My hubby and I are recently retired so have flexible scheduling. My brother lives on Oahu and I'd like to be able to...
  2. andrewjjtimeshare

    Maui Beach Vacation Club

    I have a Maui Beach Vacation Club account that is all paid up and ready for a new owner. The sellers are paying the closing costs and paying the July 2025 maintenance fees. Account details are as follows: Annual Usage 2024 available Float Pearl Unit 2 bed 2 bath, Sleeps 6-8, Full Kitchen Float...
  3. K

    Looking for Hawaii (Oahu, Maui, or Big Island) November 9-18

    Hi - Looking for studio or 1 bed. Flexible on dates and islands (Oahu, Maui, or Big Island). Prefer Marriott, Hilton or Westin.
  4. andrewjjtimeshare

    Shell Hawaii Points available

    I have multiple Shell Hawaii points accounts that are up for grabs with sellers paying all closing costs. All accounts are annual usage with October 1st - September 30th use year. Points from October 2024 are available for the buyer. Buyers responsible for the 2025 maintenance fees. Available...
  5. K

    Looking for Hawaii (Oahu, Maui, or Big Island) November 8+

    Hi - Looking for studio or 1 bed. Prefer Marriott, Hilton or Westin. Flexible on dates and islands (Oahu, Maui, or Big Island).
  6. Crercuda909

    MAUI ! Kihei Very last minute !KIHEI AKAHI $700 , offers ?

    Kihei Akahi , Kihei Maui Reasonable offers considered!! Have 2 weeks anytime from August 31 to Sept 13 (Saturday to Saturday) Choose one or two weeks 1 bedroom, D building. Great location . Right across from sandy Kamaole II Beach. See pics for further details. Call Victor at 250-870-3643 for...
  7. Crercuda909

    Kihei Akahi Maui

    Kihei Akahi , Kihei Maui Have 2 weeks anytime from July 20 to Aug 31( Saturday to Saturday) 1 bedroom, D building. Great location . Right across from Kamaole II Beach. Call Victor at 250-870-3643 for .any questions or message. $800 per week . Maximum 2 people preferred. thanks
  8. wballoni

    Ko Olina fall 2025

    I’m planning a fall 2025 trip to Hawaii. This is our first time to Hawaii, and a family trip with small children, so something relaxing is preferred. A day trip to Pearl Harbor might be in the plans. With 4 adults and 2 children, we will need a 2 bedroom villa. We plan to do a good amount of...
  9. S

    What does maintenance fee include?

    Newbie here, please pardon my ignorance. Currently in the process of purchasing my first resale (after rescinding a retail purchase thanks to this great community). Can someone please help me figure out the recurring cost of owning post the first-time initial cost? Is the club due included...
  10. UWSurfer

    Flying food from mainland to Hawaii...what is NOT permitted?

    We've been to Hawaii many times over the years, our last stay in 2019 just ahead of the Pandemic and we have two weeks planned starting next week. Typically we stop at the Costco at each Island, purchase steak and chicken, a case of water and a few other items, then fill in the smaller items...
  11. Love2Vacation

    PENDING - Pono Kai Resort- 1 Bedroom Imperial Suite - Annual Float Week - 2024 Usage Available - FREE CLOSING!

    Pono Kai Resort - Kauai UNIT SIZE 1 bedroom - 1 bath - full kitchen - 1 sofa bed - sleeps 4 total UNIT ADDRESS Pono Kai Resort, 1250 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 96746 Actual Unit #F208: 2nd floor - ocean view - can book different unit for no charge, we always book 1st floor, oceanfront...
  12. Maggsp

    WANTED- Hawaii Any Island MDW flex dates

    Looking for 1 bedroom on any Hawaiian Island. Preference in order- Kauai, Maui, Oahu. Either May 18-27 or May 25-June 2nd. Flexible on dates
  13. S

    HGVC 5440 points every year timeshare

    Giving away Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare that gives 5440 points every year. The resort it is tied to is Ocean tower in Big Island, Hawaii. The maintenance fees is roughly ~$1100. The club dues roughly ~$200, so the total fees per year is roughly $1300. The points are good enough to get a...
  14. G

    Maui Nov 12-PENDING 19th Kahana Beach Vacation Club Studio $400

    7 Nights in a studio in Maui. Kahana Beach Vacation Club $400 https://www.soleilmanagement.com/property_kahana_beach.aspx
  15. K

    Looking for Hawaii (Oahu or Big Island) November 9 - 21

    Hi looking for either a studio or 1 bed in either Big island or Oahu Dates are flexible in the timeframe of November 9 - 21 Prefer Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt
  16. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 166... Timeshares make Hawaii Vacations Less Expensive

    One of the reasons that timeshares work really well for me is that I like Hawaii. And Hawaii seems to highlight the biggest disparity between hotel life and timeshare life in terms of cost. In this video, I want to highlight that from a timeshare perspective, staying in Hawaii is similar to...
  17. J

    Best Way to Rent Unit in Hawaii?

    Hi, I have a unit I'd like to rent in Hilton Hawaiian Village,... I've posted it on AirBnB and Redweek, but have had little success. Has anyone used VRBO before, or any other recommendations? I tried posting to VRBO, but they require both a Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) number and a...
  18. ddavid1073

    Is there a list of Hawaii Locations I have 13 month ARP for?

    I own a converted float week (231 points) at Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort which is a former Outrigger resort. I was told by a Tugger that I had 13 month ARP to all Hawaii locations (I may have misunderstood). I've been going through resorts on the Club Wyndham site and some I do have 13...
  19. C

    Free WYNDHAMS 3 OPTIONS AVAILABLE

    Good day. I am looking to let go of the following timeshares: Wyndham Grand Desert - 168,000 - $48.76/mo - BI-ENNNIAL USE EVEN YRS. Wyndham Ocean Walk - 168,000 - $57.30/mo - BI-ENNNIAL USE ODD YRS. Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort - 150,500 - $87.19/mo - ANNUAL The cost of free - but buyer will...
  20. Naria2004

    Multiple Hawaii units for same week in June of 2024?

    What's the likelihood of me getting multiple units at the same place for the same week in June of 2024? I'm trying to get my family of 12 to Hawaii using my points in summer of 2024. I have RCI TPU.
  21. K

    *Free* - two variable weeks in Waikiki!

    I'm giving away my two weeks timeshare at the Imperial Hawaii Resort in Waikiki. It's for an Ohia suite, with options to upgrade. Rooftop pool, block from the beach, in the heart of Waikiki! It's a great spot. Each week is $919 annual maintenance fee currently. My life situation has changed...
  22. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 127... Which Hawaiian Island to Choose?

    After spending six months in Hawaii on Five Different Islands over the last year, I thought I would share my thoughts on how you could choose which Hawaiian island would be best for you. I tried to keep my biases out of the choices as best I could. The truth is that there is really no horrible...
  23. S

    Looking for one week Mar. 10, 11 or 12

    Looking for a one week vacation rental in Florida, México, or other tropical destination that sleeps 4-5. Thank you.
  24. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 94... UHaul is My Hawaii Rental “Car”

    Have you looked at Rental Prices in Hawaii Lately? $125/day or $800+/week. That Gave me sticker shock. Well, a crisis can bring out creativity. So I looked at UHaul and was surprised how much I could save so I jumped on it. It is not right for everyone. But I really just wanted to go...
  25. Clifbell

    One Bedroom WorldMark Kihei Review in Kihei Maui Hawaii

    About 15 miles from the Main Airport in Maui sits the WorldMark Kihei. Kihei is a small beach town on the western shore. I stayed in a one bedroom with a nice deck located in Building 4 which has a partial view of the ocean from the deck. The unit also comes with a Murphy bed that does not...
  26. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom WorldMark Kihei Review in Kihei Maui Hawaii

    About 15 miles from the Main Airport in Maui sits the WorldMark Kihei. Kihei is a small beach town on the western shore. I stayed in a two bedroom with a nice deck located in Building 1 which has a wonderful view of the ocean from the master bedroom and the deck. The unit also comes with a...
  27. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 87... Hawaii Sept to Nov 22 Plans

    In a few days I am off to Hawaii (Maui and the Big Island) for just a little over two months. I recently (Episode 85 and 86) posted about living in Hawaii for a month and being Frugal. Well, I am Just about to do exactly what I described. I will be staying in Kihei and Kana'apali for 3 weeks...
  28. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 86... A monthly Hawaii Budget for 4 persons

    Many People have dreamed of spending an extended vacation in Hawaii... Well, I have put together a monthly budget (actually four weeks) that shows what it takes to stay in Hawaii for a month. I have done this several times and it really works. In my last post, I discussed a four week trip for...
  29. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 85... A Monthly Hawaii Budget for 2 persons

    Many People have dreamed of spending an extended vacation in Hawaii... Well, I have put together a monthly budget (actually four weeks) that shows what it takes to stay in Hawaii for a month. I have done this several times and it really works. For those of you who think you can't afford this...
  30. L

    Strategies wanted! Trading into hawaii

    Hi all, I know there are many posts about this and my keyword search is not helping at the moment so pls refer me to another thread if you know of one.... I am in the process of buying a platinum Marriott shadow ridge week (hoping it passes ROFR!) and wondered what my best strategy will be to...
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