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GM! Happy Sunday Folks! Newbie here. What are real world availability of WM properties at Seaside, Estes, Oceanside, Leavenworth, Pinetop? (have to book 12-12 months out or ok to get at shorter notice for summer or for shoulder months (September)? What are the addl costs (taxes etc) of...

How is availability of TS units in Sedona/VOC for last call (RCI) vs open season (HGV) vs GPX vacations getaways vs IS//MM (on WM) vs GPX vacations insider extras (last minute renal weeks) vs others? Saw some good pricing on GPX vacations.com (as can see publicly) but don't have access to RCI or...

I sent in the rescission letter within the cancellation window just as instructed did certified mail with return receipt.... Tracking shows at my certified mail was delivered to a person however I have not received any update on the return receipt so it seems like USPS messed up and did not do...

Hello, I recently attended a Wyndham presentation, where they offered 12,000 points for $20,000 at a 15% interest rate, but I walked out. Later, I saw I could buy the same points on resale for around $800, which got me interested. The salesperson mentioned RCI access (4,000 points for a week)...

So many people feel cheated or "Scammed" regarding timeshares. There are definitely a lot of people who are disappointed and upset about the timeshare experience. What I wanted to provide was a few ways to attend a sales presentation and end up not feeling scammed. Timeshares can be an...

Should you buy New (Often called Developer) or Used (know as Resale) Timeshare Points? The are plusses and minuses to each and in this video I will provide a simplified overview of the two choices. I will share my personal experiences with both. I like the perks of the developer points (New)...

What is it like to live in a timeshare full time? What are the life changes you need to adjust to? What are the downsides from someone who has done it? What are the costs and how does that compare to buying or renting? In this video, I will address all of the above questions. I[ve been...

All - I was told yesterday that beginning in January 2025 the registration window for WM owners who purchased off the secondary market (me) will be reduced to book reservations in the 0-30 out window rather than the tradition 13 months - for a week long vacation which we always have done. Has...

The goal for any vacation is to use the least amount of points and the least amount of Dollars (maintence fees or cash). By using RCI within 45 days of arrival and leveraging last minute specials, I was able to book a week stay with minimal points and costing less that traditional booking...

If you want to be close to Chinatown or Union Square in San Francisco, then the Worldmark San Francisco is a great choice. I stayed in the studio hotel which was cozy, but had everything I needed (since I carry a electric Skillet). There was a gym and a shared laundry facility, which was nice...

I wanted to provide Club Wyndham / Worldmark a list of what they should do more of to improve their program. I consider myself an experienced traveler and knowledgable of their program. But I also have some ideas on how the program could be better. In this video, I go through the major...

I enjoyed the Worldmark Reno. Reno 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 two bedroom unit has a full kitchen and a table for four...

I want everyone who buys a timeshare to enjoy their purchase. So, I came up with a set of realities of owning a timeshare. If these realities are not something you are not willing to do, then perhaps timeshares are not for you. Better to find out now before you buy than waiting until you buy...

This video is about providing clarity about what the reality is about some of the timeshare salespersons claims about timeshares. Many first time purchasers feel misled by many of the claims that a timeshare salesperson makes. So I decided to do a video to provide my experience of what the...

Located in the hills above the lake sits the Worldmark Lake Tahoe. The two bedroom has a Murphy bed. It has a full kitchen and a dining table for six people. The two bathrooms have Combo Shower / bathtub, as well a living room with a fireplace. The resort has a nice pool and two separate...

This video is about getting the most out of your timeshares. Many people buy timeshares and just use them to vacation like they did before. But I like to learn all the details about the programs and see how I can maximize the benefits. In my case, this has allowed me to live full time in...

This video is about Using your timeshares to relax on a regular basis. Vacations are wonderful, but they tend to occur a couple weeks a year. Why not schedule regular getaways? It is similar to having a second home or a summer cottage. And doing shorter regular getaways can create a more...

This video is about stretching your points as far as you can. Why not stay in a studio instead of a one bedroom. Typically a studio would allow you to stay 2-3 days longer for the same about of points as a one bedroom. And who wouldn't want 2-3 days more on vacation? In this video I go...

This video is about persistence and sticking to the effort to learn how to use your timeshare. Being on a vacation is a vacation. Learning how to use your timeshare is work. And to get the most value out of your timeshare, it requires putting in the work. In my opinion, the gain from...

I wanted to share the reasons that I would consider doing an upgrade. It is important to understand why you are doing an upgrade. I tried to break down the reasons I have upgraded into categories. The first category being ownership in enough weeks to enjoy your annual holidays periods...

If you want to be close to Chinatown or Union Square in San Francisco, then the The Donatello in San Francisco is a great choice. I stayed in the studio which was cozy, but had everything I needed (since bought ready meals at Trader Joe's about 1/4 mile away). There was a gym and a club lounge...

I've been happily using my timeshares for the last three years living full time in my timeshares. Before I moved agressively into using timeshares, I also looked at getting an RV (either a Bus or Truck Camper). When I looked at the costs for the RV, it seemed like the timeshares prices were...

Located 40 Minutes from the Pacific ocean and about 2 hours north of San Francisco sits the Worldmark Windsor in Windsor, California. You are surround by plenty of activities. You can hike in the redwoods or stroll past California oaks. Or you can do a day of wine tasting. The one bedroom...

One of the amazing opportunities you have as a timeshare owner is that you can donate your timeshare vacations to non profits or charity. Just in case you have points expiring or you just want to donate to a charity. In this video, I'll discuss the process of how I have donated to non profits...

If you have decided that timeshares are for you or if you already own timeshares, then this video is for you. I have found that by consolidating my ownership into one system, you can leverage all of the features more easily than by having a few points in each system. In my case I have two main...

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...

Today I am reviewing one of the Worldmark Resorts in the Phoenix Arizona area. Scottsdale is about 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix. The one bedroom is really spacious. The pool area is a nice size for this smaller resort. There is also a game area with Corn hole and a sand pit for...

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 Worldmark / Club Wyndham that I like. This comes from a person who has years of timeshare experience. and has...

WorldMark San Francisco 590 Bush Street San Francisco, CA 94108 1 Bedroom Top Floor Check-in 2/1, Thursday Checkout 2/4, Sunday Price: $80 / day, total $240

Today I am reviewing one of the three Worldmark resorts in the Palm springs area. Palm Springs is about two hours east of Los Angeles. The one bedroom is really nice in that it has a large living room. It has a large deck.. The kitchen has everything you need. And the TV's are a little...