gobears1986
newbie
I had anonymously looked around more than a decade ago but finally joined up as we are finally at a place where timesharing could be for us
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
Mainly Hawaii (we've visited the Big Island, Oahu, Maui and Kauai)
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Think we would visit more than half the time - we live in Northern California so Hawaii is fairly easy to get to
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Europe, Asia - think my wife and I would like to visit both continents at some point (I did quite a bit of traveling when I was younger - over 20 years ago but would love to go back)
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
So three kids (one on her own, one in college, one in high school) so five currently - maybe more later
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
Soon to be not locked into a school schedule
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
At least 4 stars - we like to travel at nice accomodations
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
$20K - would like to spend less but we wouldn't pass up a good deal
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
Think we can handle the MF
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
Yes
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes
So couple of other info points - our oldest daughter has graduated from college this year and her first job will be on the Big Island for at least two years and maybe more - we've stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in the past (the tower that is now being converted into timeshares) and stayed at Kings Land last summer (really enjoyed it)
Leaning heavily towards HGVC currently as it would be fairly close to Kailua-Kona
One other question, when I used to peruse the TUG boards many years ago, I remember how buying South African timeshares was an interesting strategy - how did that turn out?
Looking forward to learning/communicating more about timeshares on TUG - we are now members by the way ($15 is a steal)
Thanks
Andre
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
Mainly Hawaii (we've visited the Big Island, Oahu, Maui and Kauai)
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Think we would visit more than half the time - we live in Northern California so Hawaii is fairly easy to get to
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Europe, Asia - think my wife and I would like to visit both continents at some point (I did quite a bit of traveling when I was younger - over 20 years ago but would love to go back)
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
So three kids (one on her own, one in college, one in high school) so five currently - maybe more later
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
Soon to be not locked into a school schedule
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
At least 4 stars - we like to travel at nice accomodations
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
$20K - would like to spend less but we wouldn't pass up a good deal
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
Think we can handle the MF
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
Yes
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes
So couple of other info points - our oldest daughter has graduated from college this year and her first job will be on the Big Island for at least two years and maybe more - we've stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in the past (the tower that is now being converted into timeshares) and stayed at Kings Land last summer (really enjoyed it)
Leaning heavily towards HGVC currently as it would be fairly close to Kailua-Kona
One other question, when I used to peruse the TUG boards many years ago, I remember how buying South African timeshares was an interesting strategy - how did that turn out?
Looking forward to learning/communicating more about timeshares on TUG - we are now members by the way ($15 is a steal)
Thanks
Andre