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Today I am reviewing one of the three Hilton Vacation Club resorts in the Palm springs area. Palm Springs is about two hours east of Los Angeles. The one bedroom is really nice. The best thing about this resort is the pool... There are two pools with the kid pool have a water slide...
I enjoyed the Worldmark Reno. It is a smaller version of Las Vegas. The Worldmark property is a short walk to the Casino where you can enjoy gambling, shows, or just go dancing in one of the several bars inside the Casinos
The one bedroom unit has a full kitchen and a table for four. There...
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...
Located in the hills above the lake sits the Worldmark Lake Tahoe. The one bedroom has a pull out sofa. It has a full kitchen and a dining table for four people. The bathroom has a Combo Shower / bathtub, as well a living room with a fireplace.
The resort has a nice pool and two separate hot...
Today I am review a Homewood Suites one Bedroom in Fairfield, Ca. I call this "timeshare Lite" because the unit has many of the features of a timeshare (full kitchen, pool, activities, One bedroom), but typically not as elegant as a timeshare... This is why you take the points when doing an...
If you want to have a great vacation in San Francisco, I highly recommend the Club Wyndham Canterbury. The one bedroom has a mini kitchen with dishes, etc.. so you can request a electric skillet and cook in the room.
The resort is a short walk to Union Square for shopping and is close to...
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...
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...
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...
About two hours north of the San Francisco is the Vino Bello timeshare by Club Wyndham. This is the only true Timeshare in Napa proper. Your only other choice is Airbnb or Hotels. The Vino Bello is located as part of a hotel complex. This hotel complex gives you the option of wine tasting...
Located about two hours Southwest of Portland Oregon is the WorldMark Gleneden. The timeshare sits above the Bluff looking down on the beach and the Ocean. I stayed in a one bedroom unit with oceanfront views. There is nice window with terrific views in the living and a sliding glass door in...
If you love the tropics of Hawaii and you also like a larger city with more choices of activities, then the Grand Islander 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...
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...
I love Staying in Kapaa Hawaii. I and I loved staying at the Hale Plantation Suites for FREE using my Wyndham Rewards. The one bedroom is very nicely laid out with a dining table / living room combination. You have everything you need in the kitchen (but it doesn't have a dishwasher). There...
If you love the tropics of Hawaii and you also like a larger city with more choices of activities, then the Grand Waikikian 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...
Located in the Waikoloa area on the big island of Hawaii (20 minutes north of the Kailua-Kona airport) is where you will find the amazing Ocean Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare. The property is extensive and feature two pool areas plus easy access to the Hilton Waikoloa pools...
About 15 miles from the Kona International Airport sites the Holua Resort at Mauna Loa. This resort is next to the Mauna Loa Resort but closer to the ocean. This resort is a series of small building with less than 10 units per building. There are several pools around the property. The pools...
Located in the Waikoloa area on the big island of Hawaii (20 minutes north of the Kailua-Kona airport) is where you will find the amazing King's Land by Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare. The property is extensive and feature three pool areas with waterfalls, jacuzzi's, etc... There is also a...
About 30 miles from the Main Airport in Maui sits the Marriott Maui Ocean Club. What an amazing resort. There are Multiple Pools and Multiple Jacuzzi's.... Best to get there early to put a towel down and reserve your seat for the day. It can get crowded.
This resort is very luxurious. The...
More is better... More time in Hawaii is more better (author's pun). Sometimes in life a small compromise can be significant. Sometimes this depends on your perspective. If a longer experience is more of a luxury than the place you stay, then maybe you should consider a studio timeshare for...
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...
This video is a review of the Worldmark Solvang One Bedroom in the town of Solvang, Ca. just 35 miles north of Santa Barbara or 129 miles from Los Angeles. Solvang is a Danish tourist destination founded in 1911. I like staying here a lot. It is a challenge not to eat too many of pastries...
St. George is about 2 Hours Northeast from Las Vegas, Nevada. The town is known for its beautiful red rocks. It was a bit of a surprise to find a lot of artwork in the downtown area. Even the Wells Fargo bank had a Sculpture in front.
The One bedroom has a nice kitchen and ample living room...
About three hours east of Chicago is Galena Illinois. I stayed in a large one bedroom with a nice deck and a fireplace that worked for both the living room and the bedroom. The Murphy bed was located so that you did not need to move furniture to open it.
There is a nice indoor pool that is...
The WorldMark Big Bear in Big Bear California is a beautifully situated timeshare located about three hours east of Los Angeles up in the mountains. It is located nestled in trees not far from Big Bear Lake (1/4 mile or less).
The Jacuzzi's (3) and pool is nice.. Two of the Jacuzzi's are...
What an unexpected treat to stay at the WorldMark Grand Lake in Afton, Oklahoma. I grew up thinking of Oklahoma and the dust bowl. But what I found was a beautiful lake, an amazing sunset, and a nice place to stay.
The pool area is nice. There is a golf course close by. My room had a view...
Staying at the Worldmark Kapaa shore is like visiting "old Hawaii". There is no air conditioning and the complex is not large. But if you want to fall asleep with the sound of the ocean and the feel of the trade winds. Or if you want to fall out of bed and walk 100 feet to sit in a lounge...
It is hard not to love staying at the Sheraton Kauai Resort... You are right on the beach... The pool looks out onto the ocean... You can get small cabanas right on the beach... The rooms are of high quality. The one bedroom / one bathroom layout is great. I was in Building 7 on the fourth...
I enjoyed the Club Wyndham Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy (formerly Shell). It is in the Small town of Kapaa on the eastern shore close to the airport. There is a lovely beach with trees near the ocean. You can't really swim there because of the currents, but it is still lovely to listen...
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