Best timeshare you've visited that was NOT at a major tourist destination.

[EAM]

What is the best resort you have exchanged into that was not at a major tourist destination?
For us, I think it would be the Worldmark in Eden, Utah.

 

[Debbyd57]

That is a tough choice. I guess I would choose Fairfield Glade in Tn or Eagle Crest in Redmond, OR. I absolutely loved Lawrence Welk in Escondido but I think that is probably considered a major tourist destination. I also liked the Worldmark resort in St George, UT.

 

[tombo]

Blue Ridge Village in Banner Elk North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Mountains remind me of the Smokey Mountains without all of the crowds and tourist traps you find in Gatlinurg and Pigeon Forge. I liked the resort and area so much that I bought 2 weeks there (resale of course), one in the summer and one in the winter.

 

[Steve]

Whispering Woods

My favorite resort that I have visited that was "off the beaten path" is Whispering Woods in Welches, Oregon. Gorgeous area with forests, mountains, lakes, trails, etc. Plus it is relatively close to the Columbia River Gorge and to Portland.

The resort itself is not luxurious, but it is nice. I would definitely go back.

Steve

 

[DeniseM]

Ke Nani Kai, Molokai, Hawaii!

The timeshare -

And to convince you this really is not a tourist destination, this is main street!

 

[btcctomtb]

Blue Ridge Village in Banner Elk North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Mountains remind me of the Smokey Mountains without all of the crowds and tourist traps you find in Gatlinurg and Pigeon Forge. I liked the resort and area so much that I bought 2 weeks there (resale of course), one in the summer and one in the winter.

I second Blue Ridge Village. Would love to have a summer home here. Great people everywhere you go.

 

[chalucky]

Manteo Beach Club in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Most Americans have never heard of Kelowna so I guess that means it's not a majot tourist destination.

 

[tombo]

I second Blue Ridge Village. Would love to have a summer home here. Great people everywhere you go.

If I won the lottery a home in the Banner Elk area would be one of my first purchases. The temperatures at home in July are upper 90's and miserable while the highs in July in the Banner Elk area are in the upper 70's to low 80's. Beautiful area, great people, great food, and unbeatable summer climate.

 

[ricoba]

Manteo Beach Club in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Most Americans have never heard of Kelowna so I guess that means it's not a majot tourist destination.

I have been to Kelowna.

And to Penticton and Osyoos too.

You are right though, most American's probably aren't familiar with the Okanagan Valley, in BC, and maybe that's a good thing.

But it is a tourist destination for British Columbian's and Albertan's.

 

[Kola]

I have been to Kelowna.


You are right though, most American's probably aren't familiar with the Okanagan Valley, in BC, and maybe that's a good thing.

But it is a tourist destination for British Columbian's and Albertan's.

And for anyone who knows the taste of good wine !

K.

 

[happymum]

But it is a tourist destination for British Columbian's and Albertan's.

and a retirement community for Saskatchewan!

 

[ronandjoan]

Telemark Cable WI

Our favorite timeshare.
The town of Cable has a 200 population!

Then for the International Cross Country Birke race in Feb, the population grpws to 20,000 - obviously all resorts and vacation cabins are full then. We don;t go then, we like WARM!

There is a Fat Tire race in Sept that draws 4,000 people - have to have a lottery to limit numbers since so many want to come - who would havethought?

There are Red Hat meetings, scrapbooking, quilting, other events.

see some pics of it
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=238689238/a=22435551_22435551/t_=22435551

and on my BLOG (which I need to update)
http://ronandjoanjourney.blogspot.com/


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[ciscogizmo1]

We haven't visited too many timeshares that weren't in major tourist destinations. But the one that we did we loved. We went to Depoe Bay in Oregon on the coast and it was beautiful!!!! We loved it. The timeshare had sweeping views of the ocean it was amazing. You can check out pictures of it by clicking the link in my signature.

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

My favorite resort that I have visited that was "off the beaten path" is Whispering Woods in Welches, Oregon. Gorgeous area with forests, mountains, lakes, trails, etc. Plus it is relatively close to the Columbia River Gorge and to Portland.

The resort itself is not luxurious, but it is nice. I would definitely go back.

Steve

Ke Nani Kai, Molokai, Hawaii!

I've been to both of those and I would definitely include them in the list.

Denise - Molokai Ranch is now closed, as is the resort next to Ke Nani Kai (once again). So the Ke Nani Kai area is even less of a tourist attraction now than it was several years ago.

 

[Laurie]

Favorite: Domaine de Gavaudun in Gavaudun, France.

In the USA, I liked Whispering Woods too - and Blue Heron in Union WA, on the same trip.

I really enjoyed these locations... none are destination resorts. I'll probably think of a few others, if I ruminate some more...

 

[LynnW]

My favorite was Stoneridge Townhomes in Sunriver OR. The units are huge.

Lynn

 

[Jaybee]

My favorite would be Pacific Shores Nature Resort in Parksville, Vancouver Is. BC

 

[Laurie]

My favorite would be Pacific Shores Nature Resort in Parksville, Vancouver Is. BC

Oh yeah - me too! (co-favorite, along with the France one mentioned above)

 

[djs]

I've really only stayed at one timeshare that wasn't in a major tourist destination WorldMark Arrow Point, ID, but it was a great resort. We went there off season (last week of October/first week of November). Even at that time of year the lake was beautiful and the hiking was great too.

 

[KarenP]

I'd have to say the Kilconquar Estate in Scotland. Unbelievably fabulous!!!!!

 

[Timeshare Von]

Also in Scotland . . . Moness Country Club in Aberfeldy.

 

[ecwinch]

Denise - Molokai Ranch is now closed, as is the resort next to Ke Nani Kai (once again). So the Ke Nani Kai area is even less of a tourist attraction now than it was several years ago.

As is the golf course, and the market shown in her picture just recently closed.

Beaches would be still be wonderful, though. I used to think about going there, but with the reduction in services it has moved down my list.

 

[happymum]

Aviawest at the Pacific Rim (#6848)
Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Canada

and

Walton Hall near Stratford-on-Avon

 

[DeniseM]

I've been to both of those and I would definitely include them in the list.

Denise - Molokai Ranch is now closed, as is the resort next to Ke Nani Kai (once again). So the Ke Nani Kai area is even less of a tourist attraction now than it was several years ago.

Yeah, I know....I don't know what the answer is for Molokai. I feel sad that 2 very nice resorts are falling into disrepair, but it's not my decision to make...

 

[DeniseM]

As is the golf course, and the market shown in her picture just recently closed.

Beaches would be still be wonderful, though. I used to think about going there, but with the reduction in services it has moved down my list.

If you don't need fine dining and shopping and you like the outdoors, you would be fine on Molokai. The Hotel Molokai, kind of a hopping mom and pop spot, is very much a locals place, so I bet it's still going strong and still a good place for dinner and a night out.