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  1. Clifbell

    Why I chose Timeshare over RV.... Timeshare Traveler Episode 191

    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...
  2. Clifbell

    Worldmark Windsor One bedroom Mobility in Windsor California

    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...
  3. Clifbell

    Using Timeshares to Raise Money for Charity... Timeshare Traveler Episode 189

    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...
  4. Clifbell

    Advantage of Consolidating Points in ONE System...Timeshare Traveler Episode 188

    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...
  5. Clifbell

    Help for Struggling Timeshare Owners... Timeshare Traveler Episode 187

    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...
  6. Clifbell

    Worldmark Scottsdale One Bedroom Deluxe in Scottsdale Arizona

    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...
  7. Clifbell

    Why I like Worldmark / Club Wyndham... Timeshare Traveler Episode 185

    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...
  8. M

    WorldMark San Francisco 2/1 - 2/4, 1 BR Top Floor, $80/day

    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
  9. Clifbell

    Worldmark Cathedral City One Bedroom near Palm Springs CA

    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...
  10. Clifbell

    Worldmark / Club Wyndham New Years Resolutions - Timeshare Traveler Episode 179

    It is that time of year again for the Timeshare Traveler to start thinking about next year... What to do with the new set of points and the refreshed set of perks. And what about the use of Vacasa in 2024? This leads to Worldmark being an interesting value. I continue to see opportunities...
  11. Clifbell

    Worldmark Clearlake Three Bedroom Review in Clearlake California

    I enjoyed the Worldmark Clear Lake. It is an out of the way place that is a good place for me to unwind. There are local wineries and of course there is the lake. A lot of people rent a pontoon boat on the lake. I love walking out on the pier in the morning with my coffee and just stare out...
  12. 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...
  13. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 175... How to Choose Which Club Wyndham on Kauai

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 175... How to Choose Which Club Wyndham on Kauai I have now stayed at seven different Club Wyndham / Worldmark timeshares on Kauai... But which one should you stay at? Well to help you figure that out, I created this video with a comparison chart at the end of the...
  14. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 174... Is Timeshare Industry Consolidation Good?

    With the recent announcement by Hilton to purchase Bluegreen, the timeshare industry consolidation continues to grow. In the last five years we have seen Hilton buy two timeshare companies, Marriott by one and Club Wyndham buy a travel company. In this video, I will recap the recent purchases...
  15. 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...
  16. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 170... Who Likes Timeshares and Why

    I've been enjoying my current trip in Hawaii.. I have the chance to relax and meet other people. I've been hanging out at the pool and reading books and getting my "hot tub Time" in. As a result, I've had some interesting conversations with other timeshare owners. By and large, most of the...
  17. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 167... The value of Timeshare Marketing Packages

    You own a timeshare, so you will be doing owner updates... It is a fact of timeshare life. Since you are in this environment, then you might as well take advantage of the situation... I am about to embark on a three week vacation to Hawaii... Of those 21 days, 12 of them are on two makring...
  18. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 166... Timeshares make Hawaii Vacations Less Expensive

    One of the reasons that timeshares work really well for me is that I like Hawaii. And Hawaii seems to highlight the biggest disparity between hotel life and timeshare life in terms of cost. In this video, I want to highlight that from a timeshare perspective, staying in Hawaii is similar to...
  19. Clifbell

    Three Bedroom Worldmark Phoenix South Mountain Preserve Review

    Located close to the Phoenix airport sits the Worldmark Phoenix South Mountain. The Three bedroom has a full kitchen... The primary bedroom has a nice bathroom and a walkin closet. THe second bedroom also has a walk in closet as well as a queen bed. The third bedroom has two twin beds and...
  20. Clifbell

    Studio at Worldmark Windsor review in Windsor California

    Located 40 Minutes from the Pacific ocean and about 2 hours north of San Francisco sits the Worldmark Windsor in Windsor, California. What I love about the Studio is that it has all the features of the one bedroom except the bedroom is in the living room(and it folds up during the day). You...
  21. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 163... Timeshare Thursday thru Saturday

    Getaways Nothing is more refreshing than taking a short break either as an event or themed adventure. I recommend that you plan these trips around a weekend. I like shifting them to Thursday Thru Saturday instead of the traditional Friday and Saturday. The reason I like to shift to...
  22. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom Worldmark South Shore Review Near Lake Tahoe Ca

    Located about 2 miles from the Nevada / California border and South Lake Tahoe, Ca. is the Worldmark South Shore. The two bedroom unit was very spacious with a queen bed in the second bedroom and a King size bed in the primary bedroom. There was also the Murphy bed in the living room that...
  23. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 160... Timeshare Maintenance Fees as Motivation for Better Vacationing

    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...
  24. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 159... Timeshares Compared to Weekend Getaway Properties

    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...
  25. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 157... Using Timeshares to Combine Work and Bucket Lists

    In this video, I wanted to discuss the use of timeshares to help you increase your achievement of your bucket list. With the improved technology many people have an option of working remote 2-5 days a week... So, if you can work remote why not use this time to complete bucket list items. The...
  26. Clifbell

    One Bedroom Reno Worldmark Review in Reno Nevada

    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...
  27. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom Worldmark Clearlake Review in Clearlake California

    I enjoyed the Worldmark Clear Lake. It is an out of the way place that is a good place for me to unwind. There are local wineries and of course there is the lake. A lot of people rent a pontoon boat on the lake. I love walking out on the pier in the morning with my coffee and just stare out...
  28. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 155... Buying a Second Home Vs Timeshare

    In this video, I wanted to look at the comparison between buying a second home or using your timeshares as an alternative. I looked at several criteria. How long each year would you stay in your second home, did you always want to go to the same place, whether capital appreciation was...
  29. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 154... Top 5 Ways to Use Your Timeshare Points

    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...
  30. Clifbell

    One Bedroom Worldmark San Francisco Review

    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 one bedroom 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...
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