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  1. raffal

    Does [timesharing] still make sense?? [MERGED]

    Maybe that's silly question,- but in 2024 ppl still buying a timeshare ??-- in the world of Airbnbs,- discounted travel sites, VRBOs etc,- do you believe owning a timeshare makes sense ??- wonder what's your opinions are :-) tx , Raf
  2. TUGBrian

    TUG Marketplace tops $70 Million in completed listings by owner!

    These milestones never cease to impress me as to how much this community has accomplished over the years. Never any large upfront fees, never any commissions....just an online marketplace providing owners with a place to sell or rent their timeshares themselves to other owners or timeshare...
  3. Clifbell

    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...
  5. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 123... Quickest Way to Get ROI on a Timeshare

    I've always tracked my Return on Investment in Timeshares. Over the years I've gotten better at it as I have learned how to purchase more effectively. In this video, I show how you can calculate your ROI and also some general rules. Like lowest maintenance on deeds in Las Vegas, but using...
  6. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 118... How I Earned 132 Free Nights in 2022

    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...
  7. 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...
  8. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 63… Are Ocean View Prices worth it?

    Everyone loves an ocean view room... Right? But if you are staying in a timeshare are you aware of how much the Ocean view rooms cost compared to the standard rooms of the same size? I will explore Hilton Grand vacations and Marriott Vacation Club and their costs for upgrades. I focused on...
  9. R

    What are the things to be checked while selecting a timeshare?

    What are the things to be checked while selecting a timeshare? Thanks
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