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  1. Clifbell

    Studio WorldMark Lake Havasu review in Lake Havasu Arizona

    Located on the border between California and Arizona on the Colorado River sits Lake Havasu and Worldmark Lake Havasu Resort. There are three pool areas of similar size located on the property with a pool and a Jacuzzi. You can see the lake from the property across a busy highway. I could not...
  2. Clifbell

    One Bedroom 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. 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 resort itself...
  3. Clifbell

    Studio WorldMark Valley Isle Review in Lahaina Maui Hawaii

    About 30 miles from the Main Airport in Maui sits the WorldMark Valley Isle. The unique situation about the studio units is that they both (yep.... only two) are ocean front and have sunset views. So, if you can get one the sunsets are amazing (Video of one included). There is a nice...
  4. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 139 ...Resale or Retail... Club Wyndham Owner Update

    I recently had an owner update with Club Wyndham. Since I am already a Worldmark owner, it made sense to see if having a complimentary ownership with Club Wyndham. While at the meeting, I decided to ask why I should buy retail instead of Buying resale (used). I wanted to hear his argument for...
  5. Clifbell

    One Bedroom Gleneden by WorldMark Review in Gleneden Beach Oregon

    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...
  6. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 132... WorldMark Owner Update Feb 2023

    I just completed an owner update of the Worldmark in Kona Hawaii and I wanted to share the updates... The new item on this owner update was the new Founders Level for Worldmark owners at 85000. I've listed the details of that level as they were explained to me. Because it is not fully...
  7. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 130... Extending A Trip with Timeshares

    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...
  8. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 129... Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Timeshares

    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...
  9. R

    Using Wyndham Points for Worldmark

    First time I have run into this. I am trying to book a holiday for next January in Pompano Beach, at Wyndham Santa Barbara. Nothing was available in a one bedroom. I then checked Worldmark and was referred to information specific to Wyndham points. Has it always been that you could only use...
  10. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 128... RCI Exchange expands your choices

    Another way to extend your points is with the use of RCI. With RCI you can deposit your points into RCI and they will have an additional two years to be used within the RCI network. Hilton Grand Vacations and Worldmark / Wyndham come with RCI connections when purchased from the developer. In...
  11. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 127... Which Hawaiian Island to Choose?

    After spending six months in Hawaii on Five Different Islands over the last year, I thought I would share my thoughts on how you could choose which Hawaiian island would be best for you. I tried to keep my biases out of the choices as best I could. The truth is that there is really no horrible...
  12. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 121... Timeshares 2022 in Review

    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...
  13. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 119... Timeshare Winners and Losers in 2023

    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...
  14. 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...
  15. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 117... Timeshare Comparison in Myrtle Beach

    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...
  16. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 116... Holidays in Timeshares?

    The holiday periods are many things... But they can also be a time to use your timeshares. Holiday periods are typically busier periods at timeshares, so planning is much more critical. But if you have mastered the use of timeshares then you probably have mastered the planning aspects. Not...
  17. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 112... Wyndham Worldmark Dec 22 Owner Update

    With all the travel I am doing staying in timeshares full time, I get a lot of opportunities for Owner Updates. This is good especially with regards to Club Wyndham and Worldmark as they are having to compete with Marriott and Hilton which forces them to innovate. Today's video is from my...
  18. 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...
  19. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 109... Compare 3 Locations on Cost

    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...
  20. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 108...Leveraging Timeshare Marketing Events

    Marketing events are excellent opportunities to meet other timeshare owners or prospective owners. In my mind, these events are a form of education. I want to get better at managing my timeshare experience, and often these events help me think through what experiences I love. I believe that...
  21. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 107... The Beauty of Last Minute Deals

    I love last minute deals. Unlike airline tickets, rental cars, and often Hotel reservations, last minute Timeshare deals are less expensive. I periodically check to see if there are last minute deals that work for me. I usually can find at least one that will work for me. I like to think of...
  22. J

    Times get rough- best way to sell?

    My wife and I have been owners at Worldmark since 2017 and have not payed off yet. We still owe about 7.5k. We have been going to some rough times and have decided to change our life style and will no longer be able to afford our ownership, What is the best option for sellling? There are so many...
  23. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 100- How to Choose Which Club Wyndham on the Big Island is right for You?

    So many great places and so little time.... Well, at least I made the time. I have stayed at all the Club Wyndham / WorldMark properties on the big Island so I thought I would provide you with a comparison. It is hard for me to pick a favorite and not really sure it matters.... What matters is...
  24. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom WorldMark Kona Review in Kona Hawaii

    About 15 miles from the Kona International Airport sits the WorldMark Kona. This is a smaller resort with only 64 units which is why it is so difficult to book. But it is a lovely place only a little more than a half mile from the edge of Kona and all the wonderful restaurants and night life...
  25. Clifbell

    One Bedroom Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village by Club Wyndham in Kailua-Kona Hawaii

    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...
  26. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom Royal Sea Cliff Review by Club Wyndham in Kailua-Kona Hawaii

    About 15 miles from the Kona International Airport sites the Royal Sea Cliff Resort by Club Wyndham. If you love Ocean Views and sunset, then this is the place for you. The points are a little higher than some of the other Club Wyndham location, but you should treat yourself once at least to...
  27. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 99... Club Wyndham Owner Update

    I recently completed an owner update in Hawaii at a Club Wyndham location. They also understand WorldMark, so they are able to address all of the potential value for me. I had a great salesperson who listened to how I use my timeshares and what I might need. The bottom line is I was shown a...
  28. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom Kona Hawaiian by Club Wyndham in Kona Hawaii

    About 15 miles from the Kona International Airport sites the Kona Hawaiian. This is an amazing resort. The buildings are all made of natural wood "Hawaiian style" so it feels like a trip to the past. The living room is huge and the deck is large. I ate most of my meals out on the deck with...
  29. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 95...Maui Comparison of Marriott, Hilton, WorldMark

    For those of you that want to vacation on Maui, this is the video for you. In this video, I not only compare two different locations on Maui from Worldmark, Hilton, and Marriott... But I also compare the programs (my opinion) on how they stack up on Maui. Below, I have included the reviews of...
  30. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 93... Half Way Point of My One Year Adventure

    I have published a video in the past on how to travel for a year in timeshares. This video is an update to my travel after six months in timeshares. It really has given me the chance to think about what is important in my life and also help me transition to becoming a real estate agent. But...
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