Best timeshares in Europe, maybe Spain, in August?

[ambere]

Hi. We're going to be Croatia for a week in August, and looking to add on a week before or after. We'd love a timeshare that's walking distance to places to eat, things to do, explore. Spain would be nice. Appreciate any recommendations!

 

[CalGalTraveler]

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[Hindsite]

Either of the MVCs in southern Spain if you can get them.
It's hot and crowded in Spain in August.
@bazzap do you have a recommendation for which one is better?

 

[beejaybee]

See what's available via your exchange company (RCI or II) and plan from there. I've been looking for August 2025 via RCI for the British Isles and nada!

 

[Passepartout]

Many Europeans holiday (vacation) in August, and they get many more weeks of it than Americans. You will be very fortunate, indeed, to be able to book any European TS in the tourist areas inn that time frame. Keep looking at your exchange company's website and if you see availability, best jump on it. Also note that most European TSs are not in cities where most Americans want to visit. Europeans LIVE in the cities and want to vacation out in the countryside. If I were set to be in Croatia, I'd consider extending to perhaps Slovenia or Montenegro or maybe Venice. Maybe a BnB instead of a TS.

Happy Hunting!

Jim

 

[CalGalTraveler]

There is a thread on Hapimag which some Tuggers seem to like. Perhaps check that out?

[ 2023 ] Hapimag

I'm interested in doing annual European vacations of 3-4 weeks duration. I've been looking at Hapimag and had a few questions for current owners: How did you buy your shares? Owner resale? A broker? How many shares did you buy? Have you been happy with the availability of resorts?

tugbbs.com

 

[sponger76]

There is a thread on Hapimag which some Tuggers seem to like. Perhaps check that out?

[ 2023 ] Hapimag

I'm interested in doing annual European vacations of 3-4 weeks duration. I've been looking at Hapimag and had a few questions for current owners: How did you buy your shares? Owner resale? A broker? How many shares did you buy? Have you been happy with the availability of resorts?

tugbbs.com

I would say that Hapimag definitely has the best coverage in Europe overall, and particularly in cities that non-Europeans want to visit/vacation in, which most timeshares generally avoid. However, unless you know you'll regularly go to Europe and therefore are going to buy into their system it' s not of much help to most, because they're more likely to want to use their existing ownership to exchange in, and as far as I know Hapimag doesn't participate in II, RCI or any of the major exchange systems I've heard of.

 

[Pompey Family]

Either of the MVCs in southern Spain if you can get them.
It's hot and crowded in Spain in August.
@bazzap do you have a recommendation for which one is better?

Of the two MVC's Marbella Beach Club is the better of the two for places to eat within walking distance however Playa Andaluza is within a few minutes walk of an Aldi supermarket which should cover any requirements. For exploring and things to do then a car is beneficial for visiting the wider area.

However, August is prime season and a trade is almost impossible. You may be able to rent a week from an owner who is not looking to use their week that year however many don't deposit in II. Marriott will deposit bulk availability now and then but I've never seen any August dates, June is the latest summer dates that I've seen.