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I always want to keep my costs of Vacationing to a minimum so I can enjoy more vacationing. I use my maintenance costs as motivation to try to do more without adding more points. Over the years, I have gotten extremely good at doing this to the point that I can stretch my points to be living...

I've always wondered if I should consider buying a second home for weekend getaways... The thought of having a place in mountains or a getaway at the ocean has always felt like a nice idea... But then I realized I could use my timeshares to do the same... I use Worldmark in this example, but...

Located at the base of Heavenly valley Ski resort is the Marriott Vacation Club Timber Lodge. The two bedroom has a pull out sofa. It has a full kitchen and a dining table for six people. the bathroom has a separate shower and jacuzzi tub, as well a large living room with a fireplace.. The...

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...

Hello, my two resale gold weeks finally hit my interval account:cheer:, and I need to exchange one of them, as we will not be able to use the week reserved. However, when I go to ”Exchange” then “my units”, it shows the MVC where I own my three weeks, but it doesn’t show me which week is which...

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...

Ever wonder how your vacation would change if you bought a timeshare. In this video, I will explain how my vacations have changed and my experience is similar to others. I used to take the cheapest vacation possible or even skip a vacation. But now I take quality vacations. For me the...

So you bought a timeshare and now you can't use it... It is hard to book what you want... Everything seems to need more points than you own... You are not even sure how you would do what the salesperson said was possible.... You are angry and feel lied to.... Well, you wouldn't be the first...

Located in Vacaville which is about half way between Sacramento and San Francisco sits the residence Inn by Marriott. The Residence Inn has many of the same features as a timeshare but also free breakfasts like a hotel... I call this "timeshare Lite" since it has a full kitchen yet does not...

In this video, I compare the top three timeshare companies in terms of innovation. Innovation is a form of survival in any industry and thus critical to growing your business. I am an owner with Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham so I am positioned to understand the direction of all of the top...

In this video, I provide a list of the destinations and which timeshares are available. I've been traveling extensively and wanted to put together a simple guide to locations and what I liked. This is not an extensive travel review of locations, but rather a list of locations and what...

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...

Located at the base of Heavenly valley Ski resort is the Marriott Vacation Club Timber Lodge. The one bedroom has a pull out sofa. It has a full kitchen and a dining table for six people. the bathroom has a separate shower and jacuzzi tub, as well a large living room with a fireplace. The...

Located at the base of Heavenly valley Ski resort is the Marriott Vacation Club Grand Residence. The one bedroom has two bathroom plus a pull out sofa. It has a full kitchen and a dining table for six people. the main bathroom has a separate shower and jacuzzi tub, as well a large living room...

Another way to extend your points is with the use of Interval International. With Interval International you can deposit your points into Interval and they will have an additional two years to be used within the Interval network. Marriott Vacation Club and Worldmark Have access to Interval...

Part of owning timeshares is that when you use them you are offered to take an owner update. Many people hate the sales presentations and most people prefer to take the money offered as a way to pay for eating out. But my Philosophy is to always take the points... Hopefully I will make that...

Hi - my boyfriend and I are looking for a last-minute trip in April. We can check in on April 21st through the 24th. We only need a studio or 1 bedroom unit for a week. Looking for something warm/tropical. We prefer Marriott Vacation Clubs but are open to other brands as well. Flexible on...

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...

I wanted to create a video to help people start out their journey to owning timeshares in the most positive way. I've owned timeshares for over a decade and am an elite member with Hilton, Marriott, and Worldmark. I've and experienced a lot and want to share my approach to successfully owning...

I am a lucky person. I have been on many adventures as a result of my timeshare ownership... In fact, the more I learn the more I can adventure. I could have chosen an RV and be an adventurer. And for some of you who watch the video, that would be a good choice. But for me and what I like...

After finally getting back to business after the Covid crisis began to subside, there were significant upgrades and changes in the timeshare industry that happened in 2022 that will grow and evolve in 2023. In this Video, I wanted to discuss those changes and the impacts going forward. The...

Timeshare companies are just beginning to respond to AirBnb / VRBO type companies. They are still behind, but they are making efforts. My favorite comparison is to compare Netflix to Amazon / Apple Movies. Netflix is only movies, where Apple and Amazon have Movies and Much more. Timeshares...

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...

This video is my annual look back at last year and how many free hotel nights I earned by attending presentations, using my credit cards for every day purchases, and paying maintenance fees with credit cards, etc... This year (2022) was made special because I was living full time in timeshares...

There are three Hilton Grand Vacation options in Myrtle Beach... Anderson Ocean Club, Ocean 22, and Ocean Enclave. There are two Abound locations.... Marriott Ocean Watch and Sheraton Broadway Plantation. And there are 4 or more Club Wyndham resorts but I only review Club Wyndham Sea Watch...

From now until the end of December 2022, Vistana owners have the opportunity to Opt-in to ABOUND so that they can use the ABOUND system for 2023. I am one of the Vistana Owners that did Opt-in to ABOUND. The purpose of this video is to discuss why I did it. Not that my choice is the best for...

Located in Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Ocean watch sits right on the beach. The reviewed two bedroom unit is an oceanfront view. Both the master bedroom and the living room face the ocean. There is a deck which has a great view of the ocean and a lot of the property since it is on the 16th...

With all the travel I am doing staying in timeshares full time, I get a lot of opportunities for Owner Updates. This is especially important with regards to Marriott ABOUND as the only real way to get information is to attend a sales presentation. In this update, there were a lot of...

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...

Ongoing costs are very important to understand because they form the basis of how much it costs to use your timeshare. Maintenance costs are similar to gas, oil changes, etc... that you have for your car... You are not done paying once you buy the car. You have to maintain the car and...