Which timeshare resort do you REALLY want?

[Fredflintstone]

Many of you I have read have TS that are good traders but not the actual one you want to stay at. Yes, some of you have bought at the resort you want. Some have bought in the area you want but maybe not the resort you would prefer.

So, if you could buy any resort you want, which one would it be and why?

Or.

If you have the resort you want, why is it the best one for you?

Or

If you have a resort in the area you want but prefer another resort in the area to own, why is the resort in the area you want better than the one you have?



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[Ralph Sir Edward]

I own at Bay Club. It is the best for me because
1.) It's on the Big Island Hawaii, which is where I want to vacation.
2.) It is the most affordable option. I get the best "value for money" there.
3.) It is spacious.

 

[JanT]

There are two:

2BR Oceanfront Penthouse at Marriott Ko'Olina
2BR Oceanfront Penthouse at Aruba Ocean Club

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Biggest question, "At what price?"

First choice HI: 2 bdrm OF Center upper floor at Westin Kaanapali (WKORV OFC).

Second choice HI: 2 bdrm OF upper floor WKORVN - what we own which was $17,000 - $22k cheaper. Not a bad substitute. We can go on a lot of vacations and buy nice things for that $17k - $22k savings. Plus we are EOY so not obligated to visit every year unlike the WKORV OFC annual MF.

First Choice NYC: Studio Premier at HGVC W57 in NYC. Large unit with view of Central Park on Billionaires Row. 7000 points so more bang for same MF. Haven't found this rare unit at a desirable price so trade into it with our Studio Plus points. If MF didn't matter a W57 1 bedroom Penthouse would be nice too.

 

[Steve Fatula]

I would own Marriott Willow Ridge Lodge. The reason is the low MF for Marriott. I can trade it all over the place then since I am big on trading up. I would want it enrolled though.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Here is another one. HGVC Lagoon Tower OF premier on Oahu. I can sit on that Lanai look at the view and drink Mai Tai's all day!

 

[Marathoner]

I would really like to find a Four Seasons prime ski week at Jackson Hole ski resort. The Four Seasons is ski-in/out so the location is great, has a very nice restuarant and Jackson Hole is a beautiful area. Of course, Jackson Hole is one of the best ski mountains in the country. The prices for a timeshare I occasionally see are ridiculous (greater than $100K) so it would be great to find one at a reasonable price.

 

[Fredflintstone]

Here is another one. HGVC Lagoon Tower OF premier on Oahu. I can sit on that Lanai look at the view and drink Mai Tai's all day!

Actually, if I was to get another timeshare THAT is the one I want too. I have been in Lagoon tower and hot diggity dog its nice.

They have one on eBay starting at 8500. I will keep looking.

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I have been trying to find the retail price on them. That will help me to figure out what a good deal is resale. I find the resale on these units, especially platinum season and 2 bedroom rare.


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[CalGalTraveler]

@FredFlinstone. That unit on Ebay is nice but on the opposite end of the building. You can also get elevator noise on that end.

Best is a Platinum 9600 point 2bdrm Premiere OF unit. They usually run about $29k. May be able to pick up a deal with this downturn

 

[Fredflintstone]

@FredFlinstone. That one is nice but on the opposite end of the building. Best is a Platinum 9600 point 2bdrm Premiere OF unit. They usually run about $29k. May be able to pick up a deal with this downturn

29 k retail or 29 k resale? Yes, I know where you mean and very nice.

I know because I splurged one time and rented there a week. No, it wasn’t budget either. It was the MOST I ever paid for a week at 3 k. I was told that was even a deal. The facilities were outstanding. Even better than Maui Ocean Club and I really like that one too. I have that one rented in December if things open up by then.


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[CalGalTraveler]

@Fredflintstone 29k resale. Those units rent for $5000 during peak season so you got a good deal. Lagoon Tower has 95% occupancy even in off season. I don't think they sell them retail anymore unless someone turns one in. There is one listed for $28k on redweek right now. When MF are due you could offer lowball. I doubt the developers are pursuing ROFR in this environment and someone may desperately want out.

Maui Ocean Club also seems very nice. We looked at MOC but choose Westin because it came with more flexibility. Staroptions can be used if we cannot make it to Hawaii. The units are also more complete with WD and more kitchen amenities in both studio and 1 bdrm units so 2 weeks stay is easy. Both sides in WKORVN have lanais too. WKORV South doesn't have lanais on both sides on all units. However units at WKORVN are sideways to the beach so views not as nice in some units. Not sure about MOC. MOC is easy walk to Whalers Village. Westin requires a shuttle but you can walk north to the grocery store.

Always tradeoffs.

 

[Panina]

The only one would be Sanibel Beach Club II, second floor unit, week 2, 5, 6, 7, 13 or 52.

Too many timeshares so not willing to spend any money but if someone I knew had one I would trade one of my goodies in a moment.

 

[Fredflintstone]

The only one would be Sanibel Beach Club II, second floor unit, week 2, 5, 6, 7, 13 or 52.

Too many timeshares so not willing to spend any money but if someone I knew had one I would trade one of my goodies in a moment.

Is that located in the Keys?


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[Panina]

Is that located in the Keys?


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In Sanibel, Fl, before you reach Captiva, Fl.

 

[Fredflintstone]

@Fredflintstone 29k resale. Those units rent for $5000 during peak season so you got a good deal. Lagoon Tower has 95% occupancy even in off season. I don't think they sell them retail anymore unless someone turns one in. There is one listed for $28k on redweek right now. When MF are due you could offer lowball. I doubt the developers are pursuing ROFR in this environment and someone may desperately want out.

Maui Ocean Club also seems very nice. We looked at MOC but choose Westin because it came with more flexibility. Staroptions can be used if we cannot make it to Hawaii. The units are also more complete with WD and more kitchen amenities in both studio and 1 bdrm units so 2 weeks stay is easy. Both sides in WKORVN have lanais too. WKORV South doesn't have lanais on both sides on all units. However units at WKORVN are sideways to the beach so views not as nice in some units. Not sure about MOC. MOC is easy walk to Whalers Village. Westin requires a shuttle but you can walk north to the grocery store.

Always tradeoffs.

The only thing I don’t like about Hawaii is not being a non judicial, anti-deficiency State BUT saying that, I am sure unloading it would not be an issue. I know one pays more MF then a place like Vegas but it’s easy to rent and easy to resell at a good price. So, in a sense, my concerns are counteracted by that fact.


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[rhonda]

Our first one is our best, Worldmark. (But we sure enjoyed Warner Springs Ranch, while it lasted!!)
So why is Worldmark best for us?

• Affordable, both purchase and dues. That is, it works within our budget and gives us good value for the price.
• We enjoy/like the resorts, the units, the locations
• Flexible Reservations within the network: Any Size unit, Any length of Stay, Any Location, Any Season
• Flexible Exchanges: RCI and II
• Flexible reservation types: on Credits (aka Points) or Cash!
• Flexible Cancellation Policy
• Lots of Destinations! Drive-to, Fly-to, Domestic & Exotic

I've been dreaming, today, of booking a Worldmark weekend as soon as the "Shelter at Home" guidelines are lifted.

Why WSR worked for us, when we owned it:

• Horses! Enjoy them as your own; independent rider program covered in your dues.
• Hot springs! Awesome hot springs pool
• Cold Pools! Two large, lovely cold pools
• Tennis
• Golf
• Air port for private planes and gliders
• 2500 acres of trails for horseback riding, hiking and more.
• Darling adobe bungalows with natural stone fireplaces (c1880s?)
• Rich interior decor that took you back in time.
• Friends! You always knew people at your favorite venue (Equestrian Center, Glider Port, Golf, Tennis, etc.) There were great friendships formed at the ranch.
• ... a gem ... simply a gem.

Sigh. Miss that ranch!

 

[csodjd]

@FredFlinstone. That unit on Ebay is nice but on the opposite end of the building. You can also get elevator noise on that end.

Best is a Platinum 9600 point 2bdrm Premiere OF unit. They usually run about $29k. May be able to pick up a deal with this downturn

I paid exactly $29,000 for a 2BR OF Lagoon Tower 9600 pts last year. $29,791 with costs incl title insurance.

 

[csodjd]

All things being equal, I'd take a 3-BR OF in Napili or Lahina towers of Marriott Maui Ocean Club, high floor. These are fixed week only and six-figure pricey. All are corner units. Big wrap around lanai. I prefer Maui over Waikiki. Wife, maybe the other way around.

 

[VacationForever]

- 2BR Marriott's Ko Olina Ocean View Penthouse. I don't think they sell Ocean Front, just Ocean View.
- 2BR Westin Lagunamar Oceanside Fixed Unit, Fixed Week. I just don't know which week. Their Ocean Front units are called Oceanside.

In reality, I don't want to own either one because it involves a flight to both places and we hate flying.

 

[csodjd]

The only thing I don’t like about Hawaii is not being a non judicial, anti-deficiency State BUT saying that, I am sure unloading it would not be an issue. I know one pays more MF then a place like Vegas but it’s easy to rent and easy to resell at a good price. So, in a sense, my concerns are counteracted by that fact.


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Except during the occasional pandemic.

The beauty of Hilton, however, is you can carry the points to next year and get a lot of value out of them. Marriott is great, but far more expensive if you want the flexibility of DC points, and MF costs are much higher with Marriott.

 

[Fredflintstone]

You know, I’m still a renter in thinking BUT have softened my stance on the right situation. Someone mentioned this economy might crop up some good deals and I think they are right. I think if I factor in a place where I love the resort and am committed to going regularly, I would reconsider.

Heck, getting a week in Honolulu that is high end for 2 k a week is a bargain. Normally, I just go Airbnb and get a basic place at a good price. But, I’m getting older and am beginning to think I should pamper myself once a year...

I suppose we see what comes up based on how fussy I am being.

Another area I really like is PV and I plan on looking at the high end stuff in Nuevo Vallarta. I hear the Grand Luxxe there is something else.


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[csodjd]

You know, I’m still a renter in thinking BUT have softened my stance on the right situation. Someone mentioned this economy might crop up some good deals and I think they are right. I think if I factor in a place where I love the resort and am committed to going regularly, I would reconsider.

Heck, getting a week in Honolulu that is high end for 2 k a week is a bargain. Normally, I just go Airbnb and get a basic place at a good price. But, I’m getting older and am beginning to think I should pamper myself once a year...

I suppose we see what comes up based on how fussy I am being.

Another area I really like is PV and I plan on looking at the high end stuff in Nuevo Vallarta. I hear the Grand Luxxe there is something else.


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I actually looked at it as investing in my retirement. In my 50's, working, making some money, I spent some to buy some relatively inexpensive vacations when I'm no longer working and may not have the money to buy or take expensive vacations to Hawaii. An oceanfront suite at any hotel is on the order of $700-$1000/nt. I'm locked in to several 2BR ocean front rooms for a fraction of that, and if money was ever tight, I can rent one and pay for one or two others. So I know that in retirement I'm going to have from 2-4 weeks in Hawaii every year. Investing in retirement.

 

[pedro47]

@FredFlinstone. That unit on Ebay is nice but on the opposite end of the building. You can also get elevator noise on that end.

Best is a Platinum 9600 point 2bdrm Premiere OF unit. They usually run about $29k. May be able to pick up a deal with this downturn

This is what TUG, is all about sharing good information. Thanks you.

 

[Eric B]

You know, I’m still a renter in thinking BUT have softened my stance on the right situation. Someone mentioned this economy might crop up some good deals and I think they are right. I think if I factor in a place where I love the resort and am committed to going regularly, I would reconsider.

Heck, getting a week in Honolulu that is high end for 2 k a week is a bargain. Normally, I just go Airbnb and get a basic place at a good price. But, I’m getting older and am beginning to think I should pamper myself once a year...

I suppose we see what comes up based on how fussy I am being.

Another area I really like is PV and I plan on looking at the high end stuff in Nuevo Vallarta. I hear the Grand Luxxe there is something else.


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Grand Luxxe is quite nice and Vidanta is building a higher level just south of the river, The Estates. The problem is that they have made the restriction of resales an art form. They have a rather high resort transfer fee and provide most of the good "ownership" benefits through addenda to the RTU contracts that would not transfer with a resale. We own there at The Estates 2 BR level; the 4 BR level is truly outstanding (and quite expensive), but we'd never stay in one since it's usually just the two of us. Your approach of renting is probably a better one for Vidanta - they also dump a lot of inventory on the various exchanges, making exchanging in a much more efficient way to go there unless you have your heart set on the middle of the high season.

Other resorts we like a lot are:
The Sheraton Buganvilias in a Presidential Sky Suite - great location in PV and a fixed week on the top floor.
Captain Morgan's Retreat in Belize - accommodations are more on the rustic side, but it's a great location.
Both are also RTU, so there's no need for an exit plan.

 

[Glynda]

Hilton or Manhattan Club in NYC in Spring or Fall. Harbor Ridge and/or Samoset in Maine in September. All favorite locations and good traders.