wooglin157
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Hey All,
Found this site last year after attending a DRI presentation, and doing "The Sampler," then rescinding. Thank you! Have also attended a Hilton GV presentation. We quite liked Hilton's offering/setup. Wife's parents are also owners with DRI. Hoping to get some better guidance on if this is right for us. We've at the very least have concluded that resale would be the only option that makes sense.
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
More than likely Orlando, Vegas, or the Carolinas. We live in TX, and a driveable place near DFW, Austin, or Houston/Galveston might work too.
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?
Likely trade more than half the time.
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Hawaii, Europe, SE Asia, US Mainland Destinations - Cali/Pacific NW more than likely. South America.
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
2. Potentially in the next 5 years, that goes to 4.
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
Mostly locked to the school schedule.
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes, we also can book within a month or less too.
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes. In fact, we typically like to do a minimum of 2 weeks on the same trip (at least 1 week in one location, though). This summer, we're likely looking at 3-4 weeks.
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
At least 3, 4 is great if we can find the right deal.
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
About $5000-$6000.
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?
$1500 - We have discovered its a struggle to justify $1500 or even $1000 for a MF with just a week of accommodations, however. That $1500 would assume getting at least 2 weeks of stays.
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
Yes, but it depends on the scope of the trip. More time/trip cost, more attention to detail.
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, which is partially why we've turned our attention to resale only.
Found this site last year after attending a DRI presentation, and doing "The Sampler," then rescinding. Thank you! Have also attended a Hilton GV presentation. We quite liked Hilton's offering/setup. Wife's parents are also owners with DRI. Hoping to get some better guidance on if this is right for us. We've at the very least have concluded that resale would be the only option that makes sense.
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
More than likely Orlando, Vegas, or the Carolinas. We live in TX, and a driveable place near DFW, Austin, or Houston/Galveston might work too.
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?
Likely trade more than half the time.
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Hawaii, Europe, SE Asia, US Mainland Destinations - Cali/Pacific NW more than likely. South America.
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
2. Potentially in the next 5 years, that goes to 4.
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
Mostly locked to the school schedule.
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes, we also can book within a month or less too.
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes. In fact, we typically like to do a minimum of 2 weeks on the same trip (at least 1 week in one location, though). This summer, we're likely looking at 3-4 weeks.
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
At least 3, 4 is great if we can find the right deal.
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
About $5000-$6000.
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?
$1500 - We have discovered its a struggle to justify $1500 or even $1000 for a MF with just a week of accommodations, however. That $1500 would assume getting at least 2 weeks of stays.
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
Yes, but it depends on the scope of the trip. More time/trip cost, more attention to detail.
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, which is partially why we've turned our attention to resale only.
