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  1. yodaDaenerys

    Scotland, Craigendarroch options

    I've never been to Scotland. Which locations are the best to visit? Are there any you would suggest avoiding? I have HGVC legacy deeds and MAX.
  2. M

    HGVC original vs. MAX

    Please forgive me, as I am new to this group. I purchased a platinum deeded week at Tuscany Village almost 20 years ago. Since the merger with Diamond, it seems like I can never find availability anymore for the more desirable locations, even when checking exactly nine months out. We are...
  3. J

    HGV Max Benefits

    The club website now has the most accurate and honest view of Max benefits they have ever revealed.
  4. Clifbell

    Help for Struggling Timeshare Owners... Timeshare Traveler Episode 187

    This video is for all the people who bought a timeshare and then realized they don't know how to use it. They are often angry at the timehare companies and themselves for caving in to the pressure from the timeshare salesperson. They might have considered dumping the timeshare. If any of...
  5. Clifbell

    Why I like HGVMax... Timeshare Traveler Episode 184

    For many peoiple who don't own timeshares, learning about the good parts of the timeshare from a timeshare salesperson can be misleading. SO I decided to create a video of the parts of HGVMax that I like. This comes from a person who has years of timeshare experience. and has practical...
  6. Clifbell

    San Luis Bay Inn Studio by Hilton Vacation Club in Avila Beach Ca Review

    Today I am reviewing the studio unit of the San Luis Bay Inn by Hilton Vacation Club in Avila Beach, California. Avila Beach is about half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The bottom line is location, location, location... What a beautiful right on the coast of California with...
  7. Clifbell

    Bluegreen Purchase Final... Now what? ... Timeshare Traveler Episode 183

    The Bluegreen purchase is now final. But not all the information about the purchase and what the impact will be are publicly available. However, that doesn't mean as owners we shouldn't be thinking about how we can take advantage of this purchase. Questions arise like... Should I buy...
  8. Clifbell

    Sedona Summit Studio Review by Hilton Vacation Club in Sedona AZ

    Today I am reviewing one of the Hilton Vacation Club resorts in the Sedona AZ area. Sedona AZ is about two hours north of Phoenix. The Studio is really nice. The best thing about this resort are the pools... There are about 6 swimming pools and 8 hot tubs throughout the complex. The views...
  9. Clifbell

    Scottsdale Links Resort One bedroom by Hilton Vacation Club in Scottsdale AZ

    Today I am reviewing one of the Hilton Vacation Club resorts in the Scottsdale Arizona area. Scottsdale is about 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix. The one bedroom is really spacious. I really enjoyed the pool area. There was an adult only pool and hot tub and then a family pool with a kid...
  10. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom Hilton Vacation Club at Lake Tahoe, Ca Review

    Today I am reviewing one of the former Diamond International location now called the Hilton Vacation Club ... Lake Tahoe Resort. You can view Lake Tahoe from the Property. The two Bedroom has a full kitchen, a bathroom with a separate shower and Tub, as well a large living room with a...
  11. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 174... Is Timeshare Industry Consolidation Good?

    With the recent announcement by Hilton to purchase Bluegreen, the timeshare industry consolidation continues to grow. In the last five years we have seen Hilton buy two timeshare companies, Marriott by one and Club Wyndham buy a travel company. In this video, I will recap the recent purchases...
  12. Clifbell

    Kaanapali Beach Club One Bedroom by Hilton Grand Vacations Review in Kaanapali Maui Hawaii

    About 30 miles from the Main Airport in Maui sits the wonderful Ka'anapali Beach Club by Hilton Grand Vacations. Ka'anapali is a huge resort area filled with many of the worlds most elegant resorts. I stayed in a one bedroom with an wonderful deck with a great view of the mountains from the...
  13. B

    Hgv max cabo Collection

    Hola. Just turned down 'opportunity ' to pay $25 to move our 12k us collection points to cabo collection. Told our maintenance fee would drop from $2400 to $1800 this year and likely never go up whereas US will go up 5% or more per year. We will recoup the $25k in less than 10years and be...
  14. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 173... Simulation HGVMax with Bluegreen

    I am excited to be an HGVMax Timeshare Owner. I became a HGVMax owner when Hilton Grand Vacations Purchased Diamond International. And Now I am equally excited to see that Hilton Grand Vacations has purchased Bluegreen Vacations adding to their exiting portfolio. For me as an HGVMax owner...
  15. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 172... Hilton Grand Vacations buys BlueGreen

    I am excited to be an HGVMax Timeshare Owner. I became a HGVMax owner when Hilton Grand Vacations Purchased Diamond International. I upgraded because I wanted to stay at Many of the Diamond Resorts. I just recently stayed at Three Properties (Point at Poipu, Ka'anapali Beach Club, and Lake...
  16. Clifbell

    Point At Poipu Two Bedroom By Hilton Vacation Club Review in Poipu Kauai Hawaii

    It is hard not to love staying at the Point at Poipu Resort.. You are right on the beach... The pool is large and is surrounded by a beach... You canwalk to the beach... The rooms are large. The two bedroom / two bathroom layout is great. I was in Building 9 on the first floor which allowed a...
  17. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 169... HGVMax Owner update October 2023

    I just completed an owner update of the HGVMax in Kauai and I wanted to share the updates... As expected, the merger continues. I was able to confirm the current timelines for the new features in 2023 / 20204. Because it s software, it is subject to delays. Thus far Hilton has been...
  18. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 167... The value of Timeshare Marketing Packages

    You own a timeshare, so you will be doing owner updates... It is a fact of timeshare life. Since you are in this environment, then you might as well take advantage of the situation... I am about to embark on a three week vacation to Hawaii... Of those 21 days, 12 of them are on two makring...
  19. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 158... Top 5 Lessons of a Nomad Living in Timeshares

    In this video, I wanted to discuss by top 5 lessons asa timeshare Nomad... These are my life lessons that have resulted in me being more focused on what matters to me... I have a more positive view of timeshares than some because my choice to buy timeshares and travel led to a new way of...
  20. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 157... Using Timeshares to Combine Work and Bucket Lists

    In this video, I wanted to discuss the use of timeshares to help you increase your achievement of your bucket list. With the improved technology many people have an option of working remote 2-5 days a week... So, if you can work remote why not use this time to complete bucket list items. The...
  21. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 154... Top 5 Ways to Use Your Timeshare Points

    In this video, I wanted to share my top uses for my timeshare points... In general, I rank the usage of my points based on the most value for each point I spend. A general rule is that if two companies are involved, then there are two sets of profits which means your points will be diluted...
  22. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 148... Using your Points to Travel around or Stay in one Place

    In this video, I discuss a couple alternatives for long term stays in Timeshares.... I've used them to travel around the country for twelve months. But more recently, I have been staying in one location while I work. It is similar to staying in a luxury hotel but with more space and lots of...
  23. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 147... How to Be a Frugal Timeshare Traveler

    In this video, I show you how you can save money by stretching your points... And by using Interval International and RCI to book last minute deals (Getaways or Last Call). The end result of this strategy is that you don't need to own as many points or pay as much in Maintenance fees...
  24. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 146... When Things Go Wrong what does your Timeshare do?

    What happens when a Timeshare company makes a mistake? There is a lot of negative news about the sales process. But it doesn't have to be that way. Especially if you are your own advocate for getting what you originally bargained for. This goes for the sales presentation through staying in...
  25. Clifbell

    One Bedroom Tahoe Seasons Resort by HGVMax Review in South Lake Tahoe, Ca

    Almost at the base of the Heavenly ski slope parking lot sits the Tahoe Seasons Resort now part of the Hilton Grand Vacations Club. The one bedroom has a small living room with a nice sized bathroom. What was interesting about this location is that they have the HGVMax logo all over the...
  26. Clifbell

    One Bedroom Hilton Vacation Club at Lake Tahoe, Ca Review

    Today I am reviewing one of the former Diamond International location now called the Hilton Vacation Club ... Lake Tahoe Resort. You can view Lake Tahoe from the Property. The one Bedroom has a full kitchen, a bathroom with a separate shower and Tub, as well a large living room with a...
  27. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 143... California Dreaming... HGVMax Changes Everything

    Most people use their timeshares to take a single or a few week long trips to one destination... Usually they fly and stay for a continuous vacation. But timeshare companies now make it possible for you to do road trips. In this example with HGVMax, I show you how you can travel within...
  28. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 138... HGVMax Resale vs Developer Points Tradeoffs

    A lot of people learn about the resale market after they have bought Retail timeshare points. It is a good option for many. But there are trade-offs that you should understand. In this video, I will describe the differences between Resale and Retail Hilton Timeshare Points. I describe the...
  29. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 137... Learning Makes You A Timeshare Winner

    Education about Timeshares should occur before you ever buy a timeshare. You could decide after careful evaluation that Timeshares are for you and that would be a great outcome... FYI, I would say the same thing about RV's if you are considering an RV purchase. Education can take many forms...
  30. Clifbell

    One Bedroom HGVC Kalia Suites Review in Waikiki Oahu Hawaii

    If you love the tropics of Hawaii and you also like a larger city with more choices of activities, then the Kalia Suites by Hilton Grand Vacations is for you. Lots of shopping and night life to enjoy. Available destination like the Arizona Memorial. And you still have the nice tropical...
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