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    Advice w Buyer’s remorse - paid 9,900 for HGV 5,500 pts. 672 (1/2 yr MF) — 5 days to rescind

    After sales pitch and three hours of supposedly no negotiations ended up with this deal (and I naively thought we could take the offer home and think about it) It expires in 10 years - presented as a way to try and buy. Tonight, I am finding out with resources like TUG maybe paid to much...
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    Free: Hilton Vacation Club / Diamond Resorts US Collection, 5000 Points

    Resort Name: Diamond Resorts, Now owned by Hilton Grand Vacation Resort Location: Hundreds of Resorts around the United States Fixed Week / Floating Week / Number of Points (and specify what system): Points - 5000 Each Year Frequency (every year? every other year?): As many as you have points...
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    Timeshare Traveler Episode 176... My Favorite Timeshare Locations

    Eventually you will find your favorite timeshare locations where you always like to go... These are your go to locations. Granted after living in timeshares for almost two years. I probably have a few more favorites than many of you. But I thought I would talk about the process I went through...
  4. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 171... Using Timeshares to Celebrate

    I've just finished my first celebration trip using timeshares as a way to celebrate. In the past I had used timeshares as both a way to have a good vacation, but also as an alternative way to live and travel at the same time. But this trip was one of celebration. I recently started a new...
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    Free SeaWorld Orlando, HGVC, Odd Year Contract Free Closing!

    Resort Name: SeaWorld Orlando, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club Resort Location: Orlando, Florida Fixed Week / Floating Week / Number of Points: Floating, 5600 Points. frequency (every year? every other year?) Every Other Year (Odd Year) unit size: 2 BEDS Annual Maintenance fees: For Odd Year...
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    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...
  7. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 156... Using Timeshares to Decide Where to Retire

    In this video, I wanted to discuss the use of timeshares to help you figure out where to have a retirement. Many people like to move when they retire and what better way to figure out where you would like to retire than by using your timeshares to determine where you would like to retire. The...
  8. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 130... Extending A Trip with Timeshares

    Have you ever been on a vacation and wanted to extend it? And actually make it work with the rest of your life? I am one of those lucky people who could make it work.... But then, How do you actually extend the trip? In this Video, I will show you how to do it.... My first step was booking...
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    SOLD - Free Sedona Summit Units: Studio& 1BR

    After 25 years of enjoying the benefits of timeshare exchange and traveling, our family is no longer traveling much. We would like to give someone else the opportunity to make the kinds of memories we did with our timeshares. We have two units available: Studio & 1BR (PENDING). Take one or both...
  10. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 119... Timeshare Winners and Losers in 2023

    Which timeshare company made the best investment in past years to gain the most in 2023. I will be reviewing three timeshare companies... Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham / Worldmark to provide you with insight based on my year of timeshare travel and my experienced gains. The impacts of the...
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    List on Redweek?

    Does anyone have any experience with posting their HGV timeshare with Redweek? We are new to using Redweek and are unsure of the process. Any help and advice is appreciated!
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    3 Bed Craigendarroch Lodge 1 Week, Sunday check-in, 22/01/2023 to 29/01/2023

    1 Bed Craigendarroch Lodge 1 Week, Sunday check-in, 22/01/2023 to 29/01/2023 Maintenance paid, only pay for the electricity you used at the end of the stay. Rent: £700 -Offers accepted. CRAIGENDARROCH – ROYAL DEESIDE For hundreds of years Royal Deeside has been one of Scotland's best-kept...
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    1 Bed Craigendarroch Lodge 1 Week, Sunday check-in, 22/01/2023 to 29/01/2023

    1 Bed Craigendarroch Lodge 1 Week, Sunday check-in, 22/01/2023 to 29/01/2023 Maintenance paid, only pay for the electricity you used at the end of the stay. Rent: £400 -Offers accepted. CRAIGENDARROCH – ROYAL DEESIDE For hundreds of years Royal Deeside has been one of Scotland's best-kept...
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  15. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 110... 9 months into my 1 year in Timeshares

    I wanted to create a video that provided a lessons learned from my travels. I have gotten a lot of joy from my travels and I wanted to share them with you. I hope that my experience would be an inspiration for many of you. I've tried to encapsulate my experiences so that you can learn from...
  16. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 93... Half Way Point of My One Year Adventure

    I have published a video in the past on how to travel for a year in timeshares. This video is an update to my travel after six months in timeshares. It really has given me the chance to think about what is important in my life and also help me transition to becoming a real estate agent. But...
  17. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 62… My Troubles with Marriott Vacation Club

    I was so excited when Marriott announced it purchase of Vistana in 2018. I was excited by the number of locations of the combined clubs. So excited that I upgraded my Vistana and bought Marriott with plans of being Platinum for life in Marriott Bonvoy. But after four plus years of waiting...
  18. Clifbell

    Timeshare traveler episode 45... Staying in Timeshares with Hotel Points

    The reason I created this video was to provide people with an idea on how you can learn if you might like to be an owner of a timeshare. The best way is to stay in one. And by using your hotel points, you won't have to get involved with the timeshare marketing groups. Timeshare accommodations...
  19. Clifbell

    Review of one bedroom Ocean View at Grand Pacific Palisades by Hilton Grand Vacation Carlsbad California

    Last week, I reviewed the non ocean view room. But, if you stay here ask for an ocean view. It is so worth it to sit on your deck in the afternoon and watch a sunset. Or have early morning coffee and stare at the ocean. Located about 40 minutes north of San Diego California in the beach town...
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    Sent cancellation letter to Hilton, should I call?

    So I sent a cancellation letter to Hilton within four days of signing. Cancellation was within the allotted 10 days and it says they have 20 days according to the contract to refund our money. I didn’t put too much in the letter other than me and my wife’s decision to cancel within the time...
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    Time Share Gift Process

    Hi, I need advice and guidance. Our friends want to give us their timeshare as a gift in Seaworld. We have done the research fee, transfer fee etc and we are willing to take it from them. Please let me know or explain to me what the process that we have to do. Who do we have to contact? Hilton...
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