2023-01-05 18:19
Unhappy timeshare owners seem to be the most vocal, but this does not necessarily mean that all timeshare owners are unhappy. Statistically speaking 85% of timeshare owners are happy with th… Read More
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2022-12-29 17:22
The stereotypical timeshare owner in most people’s mind is the quintessential ‘empty nester’, looking for somewhere warm to go for the winter months and join the flocks of… Read More
2022-07-01 18:44
More and more timeshares across the globe are using the ‘points system’ rather than the traditional physical property with shared time usage. Meaning owners purchase points withi… Read More
2022-06-03 20:23
There is significant discussion and debate about whether timeshares or hotels are a cheaper option when vacationing. The internet is riddled with ‘Timeshares vs. Hotels’ themed a… Read More
2022-05-30 17:46
Are you someone who needs (or wants) to travel and vacation with their furry pet friend? If so, it’s important to know in advance what establishments allow pets and details on their pe… Read More
2022-03-29 20:37
Whether you have been on the merry go round of the timeshare, and have finally found your freedom, or perhaps you have never owned a timeshare and have no intention of doing so, you can stil… Read More
2021-11-03 17:24
For so many individuals, timeshares and scam have become almost synonymous with one another, like a bad joke from the late nineties. But if there is seemingly such a ubiquitous and dubious k… Read More
2021-10-09 16:32
For many timeshare owners 2020 was a complete bust. More than likely your timeshare was left vacant, unrentable and unused. As travel begins to open up again, so do opportunities to begin to… Read More
2021-08-14 15:32
Most vacation destinations are defined by a ‘high’ season and a ‘low’ season. These sections of time are different depending on the climate and geography of a particu… Read More
2021-08-11 15:29
If the acronym NFT makes you scratch your head, then you are not alone (It has nothing to do with the NFL, or any other sports league). Plus if you throw in ‘timeshares’, it may… Read More
2021-08-05 15:18
The timeshare market is evolving and changing rapidly. Once upon a time individuals would purchase one block of time a year at a single destination. But with the points system being offered… Read More
2021-07-31 15:52
Ways To tell Whether or Not a Vacation is Actually a Timeshare Scam The warm wind blows through your hair as you gently swing back and forth in a hammock gazing up at the palm trees, a level… Read More
2021-07-23 14:09
Seven Tips To Make This An Easy Passive Income With borders beginning to open up and more people wanting to travel post pandemic, it may be a good time to start considering how you can make… Read More
2021-07-17 14:05
With over millions of timeshare owners not using their timeshare or living to regret the day they made the timeshare purchase, what might be some ways to get the most out of your timeshare?… Read More
2021-06-13 14:30
All Inclusive Timeshares Do Exist
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2021-06-11 17:09
Timeshares have a less than savory reputation, not because the choice to purchase one is entirely a bad one, but because most individuals move into ownership without as much information as t… Read More
2021-06-09 14:33
Is it possible to gain a financial return on your timeshare ownership through vacation rentals such as Airbnb? The answer to this question, for the most part, is yes! Airbnb has certain rule… Read More
2021-04-28 16:02
Updated March of 2021 How do you remove a name from timeshare? What is a Quitclaim Deed? Already a year into the global pandemic, tourism has suffered enormously. Many individuals are lookin… Read More
2021-04-28 14:02
Two dogs playing at a pet friendly timeshare.
The post Pet Friendly Resorts In The United States: A Comprehensive And Updated List appeared first on RCIVIP Timeshare Help Resource Read More
2021-04-25 15:56
What exactly is the monthly cost of owning a timeshare?
The post How Much Does a Timeshare Cost Monthly? Calculating The Real Costs appeared first on RCIVIP Timeshare Help Resource Read More
2021-04-25 15:56
What exactly is the monthly cost of owning a timeshare?
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2021-04-19 16:43
How to safely exit from a timeshare foreclosure: Follow the signs.
The post Timeshare Foreclosure Information by State appeared first on RCIVIP Timeshare Help Resource Read More
2021-04-17 15:58
$10.5 billion is the timeshare industry’s annual revenue. While this figure clearly represents considerable active financial participation on many levels, the question of whether it is… Read More
2021-04-16 16:39
A Brief History, Its Affiliated Institutions And Where They Are Located Lando Resorts Corporation (LRC) was founded in 1996. It is the engine behind forty three different affiliated resort l… Read More
2021-04-14 16:12
Family members doing the necessary paper work to transfer ownership.
The post How To Transfer A Timeshare Deed To A Family Member appeared first on RCIVIP Timeshare Help Resource Read More
2020-02-22 20:57
Are you considering dipping your toes into the timeshare resale market and want to know how to do it the right way? Perhaps you have a timeshare and want to sell it. Or you might be thinking… Read More
2020-02-19 23:53
Imagine you’re walking along the cushy carpet of a hotel on your vacation, thinking about enjoying a delicious dinner. But before you make the transition from hotel ballroom to revolvi… Read More
2020-02-18 23:40
Personal Property Timeshares and Probate What happens to your timeshare after you die depends on which type of timeshare you have. Timeshares fall into two categories: Real Property Timeshar… Read More
2020-01-07 20:34
So you’re thinking about buying (or selling) a timeshare resale. Perhaps you’ve been daydreaming about annual vacations (guaranteed!) to exotic places that are already booked on… Read More
2019-12-13 18:40
I got kicked out before it started during the free food. I was drinking a White Claw, which does have alcohol. I was not drunk and only had the 1 and over half of it was still left. They sai… Read More
2019-12-13 18:36
My name is Camila, with my mom, we bought on 2015 the “plan” with Orlando resorts. Today, my husband saw my account info, and its impossible to believe that weve been paying 17.9… Read More
2019-09-30 23:17
Please help! In 2016 my husband and I agreed to listen to a sales pitch from Wyndham resort in Panama City Beach. We said no over and over but they wore us down. We stayed there for at least… Read More
2019-07-23 15:19
I don’t have enough time left on this earth to document all the bad experiences we have had with Club Wyndham. We have owned timeshares since 1992 and are pretty familiar with the proc… Read More
2019-05-14 22:13
Like everyone else, we (my husband and I) were fooled and lied to, forced in buying Westgate Timeshare. We have one child currently in college and another one going to college soon. We could… Read More
2019-04-07 21:23
From Large Companies To Smaller Resorts, Find Out If A Buy Back Program Is For You Currently 9.2 million Americans own at least one timeshare and at exponential rates many of these owners ar… Read More
2019-04-02 00:01
Find Out If This Safeguard Measure Is A Must Have Life happens, and the full gamete of unexpected events could arise during the time frame of your planned vacation: From illness, hospitaliza… Read More
2019-03-19 03:34
Does The Deceived Consumer Ever Win? Synonymous with timeshare sales is consumer deception: The timeshare industry is changing rapidly with the advent of two recent public litigation proceed… Read More
2019-03-11 17:15
The timeshare resale market is saturated and it can be difficult to sell your property for a profit. You may decide that you would like to transfer ownership to a family member as a gift or… Read More
2019-03-07 20:03
This article is designed to help arm you with the proper tools to successfully claim your ‘free gift’ and walk away if you do not wish to purchase a timeshare. Maybe you received… Read More
2019-03-01 02:04
The Ultimate Win-Win Negotiation Feeling stuck with a timeshare is exhausting: The resale timeshare market is saturated and it can be difficult to unload for a profit. Donating your timeshar… Read More
2019-02-11 16:21
Enjoy vacationing with your furry friend to your timeshare… Only after you have read these crucial tips and have looked into any potentially restrictive rules and regulations about yo… Read More
2019-01-10 14:17
We received the following submission from one of our users regarding their experience with Vacation Village at Bonaventure: “Pretty much the same as everyone else on here. We bought ou… Read More
2019-01-08 13:59
We received the following submission from one of our users regarding their experience with Lago Vista Buena Ventura: “After years of difficult exchanges, this year the maintenance fees… Read More
2018-10-13 17:53
We received the following submission from one of our users regarding their experience with RCI: “We purchased at timeshare in 2006 had it paid for in full. In 2010 we both lost our job… Read More
2018-07-23 14:23
Tales from the Inside We’ve talked about timeshares and the many reasons not to get involved with them. We’ve covered the sleazy tactics many salespeople use to reel you in durin… Read More
2018-06-20 16:16
Tales from the Inside Timeshare organizations are still booming and total sales have increased for an eighth straight year, and the amount of unhappy consumers posting in forums has risen ri… Read More
2018-05-22 01:29
In my first blog, I spoke briefly about the fact that all Timeshare Reps were not bad people. I stand by that. However, I also have to acknowledge the fact that there is a large portio… Read More
2018-04-28 18:00
So, there’s something I just need to come right out with… There’s really no easy way to say it. I… used to be a Timeshare Salesman. It’s terrible, I know. Ple… Read More
2017-03-15 04:46
We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience purchasing a timeshare with Vida Vacations in Mexico: “We went to a timeshare presentation at the Rivi… Read More
2017-03-09 19:42
There is no doubt that the timeshare industry has a significant impact on the economy at regional, state, and national levels. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the nationa… Read More
2017-02-03 01:37
If you are considering buying a timeshare, you might be wondering if now is a good time to do so. There are several factors to take into account when making this decision. The timeshare deve… Read More
2017-01-19 02:14
We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience with Club Wyndham: “WOW! What a smooth talking, very likeable guy at Desert Blue in Las Vegas! We alre… Read More
2017-01-08 01:24
We received the following submission from one of our users regarding their experience with RCI: “I am very disappointed with their program. I was really looking forward to a vacation I… Read More
2016-12-22 20:02
One of our users left the following comment on our 10 Steps to Successfully Rescind Timeshare article: I signed with RCI and Legacy, its past the cooling off period, but I haven’t paid… Read More
2016-11-28 16:15
One of our users commented on our What Happens If I Stop Paying My Timeshare? article about their experience with Wyndham: Hope this will help some ppl with Wyndham accounts, predominan… Read More
2016-11-12 07:06
If you’ve decided to either gift your timeshare to a family member or sell your timeshare, you will need to transfer ownership of your timeshare to the new party. A transfer of ow… Read More
2016-10-19 03:51
We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience with timeshares at Mayan Palace in Mexico: “I bought a timeshare at Mayan Palace as an investment and… Read More
2016-10-05 23:45
The following is a review of Park Royal Los Cabos submitted by one of our users: “I received a certificate for RCI from a family member & stayed at the Park Royal Los Cabos. Firstl… Read More
2016-09-30 04:03
We received the following submission from one of our users regarding their experience with RCI and timesharing in general: “So far my experience with RCI has been horrible. My mom and… Read More
2016-09-22 02:19
The following story was submitted by one of our users about their experience with Hacienda Tres Rios: “My husband and I bought a lifetime membership with Sunset Group Hacienda Tres Rio… Read More
2016-09-14 03:07
We received the following submission from one of our users regarding their experience with Vidanta: “A few months ago I went to Riviera Maya Vidanta. Sales people offered us a ride to… Read More
2016-09-07 00:10
We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience with RCI customer service: “I booked a resort for 9/2-9/9 in Orlando, FL. On 9/1 FL issued a SOE for 5… Read More
2016-08-26 23:21
Timeshares can be confusing, especially if you are just becoming involved for the first time. To build upon our glossary of timesharing terms, we’ve complied another list of frequently… Read More
2016-08-19 22:29
If you are a Wyndham owner who doesn’t want to waste accumulated points, you may benefit from using the points credit pool. By putting your points into the credit pool, you are es… Read More
2016-08-10 19:41
If you’ve attended a timeshare presentation and have decided to make a purchase, it is wise to take your time to read and understand all of the timeshare contract documents you will be… Read More
2016-08-02 23:24
We received the following user-submitted story about their experience with Royal Holiday: “Let me tell you my experience, I was in Mexico enjoying my vacation time, when I was invited… Read More
2016-07-31 19:23
We recently received the following submission from one of our users: “My wife and I have a club membership at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico. When we first signed up for our members… Read More
2016-07-19 00:27
With environmental health increasingly rising to the top of global concerns, the tourism industry is following suit. A number of timeshare resorts are evolving to address these concerns by i… Read More
2016-06-27 03:38
We recently received the following comment from one of our users: “My story exactly mirrors many of the other innocent people on this website. I see all the talk about wishing and want… Read More
2016-06-21 23:14
One of our users left the following comment on our Westgate Timeshare Orlando article in response to another person’s comment: “We are seriously considering walking away from our… Read More
2016-06-13 16:05
We recently received the following submission from one of our users: “I am not a member yet but my girlfriend and I have discussed purchasing so we can vacation more as well as better… Read More
2016-06-02 23:33
Unfortunately, divorce is a very real possibility for some married couples. Timeshares, like all other shared assets and liabilities, must be addressed in the event of a divorce. Becaus… Read More
2016-05-17 18:09
We received the following story submission from one of our users about their experience at a timeshare presentation in Mexico: “Having a timeshare with RCI, we booked a week at the May… Read More
2016-05-11 18:53
We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience with RCI: “Well I have just hung up the phone with another lovely RCI ‘expert’. There have… Read More
2016-05-03 16:49
We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience at a timeshare presentation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: “We were promised $400US, massages, car rentals… Read More
2016-04-26 21:52
The following story was submitted by one of our users about their experience with RCI: “RCI SUCKS! On our first reservation we tried to do a simple hotel booking through them and… Read More
2016-04-22 00:48
One of our users left the following comment on our “What Happens If I Stop Paying My Timeshare?” article: “Hello, Really need some advice please. We live in England &a&hell…Read More
2016-04-10 17:22
Title insurance in the timeshare industry is similar to title insurance for a home or other property purchase. Title insurance is optional for the buyer of a timeshare in order to… Read More
2016-03-29 19:22
Are you having trouble deciding whether or not you are interested in purchasing a timeshare? It can be an overwhelming process, especially for those who are unfamiliar with timeshares&n&hell…Read More
2016-03-24 17:46
We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience with Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa in Florida: “I have been fooled by false promises that I could se… Read More
2016-03-19 17:10
By now you have probably heard about the Zika virus outbreaks in the past year. Prior to 2015, Zika virus outbreaks occurred mostly in areas of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Island… Read More
2016-03-10 17:42
We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience with Fiesta Americana Vacation Club in Mexico: “During our vacation to Cancun, Mexico, we were pressur… Read More
2016-03-06 17:15
One of our users left the following comment on our “What Happens If I Stop Paying My Timeshare?” article in response to another person’s comment: “I agree and have a… Read More
2016-02-26 17:45
We received the following comment from one of our users: “Help–I haven’t paid my maintenance fees or renewal fees since October. I cannot afford it anymore since my husband… Read More
2016-02-18 17:55
We received the following submission from one of our users about their experience with Bluebeard’s Castle Resort in St. Thomas: “I was roped into buying a timeshare in 1993 on my… Read More
2016-02-04 23:41
We recently received the following submission from one of our users regarding their timeshare property at Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Florida: “We bought our timeshare 21 ye… Read More
2016-01-27 21:17
Peterson’s Waterfront Resort is a four-season property located on Lake Chelan in central Washington state, USA. The units are 1 and 2 bedroom condominiums equipped with a full kitchen… Read More
2016-01-14 20:13
We received the following question from one of our users: “I have been a happy Wyndham owner for many years. Recently, I bought more points because the salesman told us that upon our d… Read More
2016-01-04 17:39
The following is a user-submitted story about their experience with Westgate Town Center in Florida: “Let the buyer beware! As timeshares go this is far from the worse. I have stayed h… Read More
2015-12-15 00:37
One of our users left the following comment on our 10 Steps to Successfully Rescind Timeshare article: “I have a question and wonder if any of you have done this before. I am a westgat… Read More
2015-12-01 18:33
The following is a user-submitted story about their experience with Westgate in Gatlinburg, Tennessee: “My husband and I visited Westgate resort in Gatlinburg about 2 years ago and too… Read More
2015-11-25 19:30
It’s been a while since we’ve posted about pet-related timeshare travel, so here’s a quick refresher for those of you who can’t bear the thought of leaving your pet a… Read More
2015-11-18 18:47
One of our users posted this comment in response to our “Timeshare Rescission Period” article: “And what can you do to rescind the contract or mortgage AFTER that cool… Read More
2015-06-12 21:46
Below is one owner’s experience with the Wyndham timeshare trial vacation that was submitted through our website. In 2013 we were scammed in to purchasing the one year trial vacation w… Read More
2015-06-11 23:45
We have been timeshare owners of the St. George’s Club in Bermuda for 10 years. Over that time, the maintenance fees have more than DOUBLED but the club has gone downhill. Now, on a fi… Read More
2015-06-07 14:35
If you want a frightening experience, go to the sales presentation of Vacation Village at Parkway in Kissimmee, Florida. I was promised that since I was an owner at Vacation Village that I d… Read More
2015-06-05 19:05
The following is an owner-submitted story about Quail Hollow Resort at Beech Mountain Lakes located in Drums, Pennsylvania. We own 2 different annual weeks, and have owned them for about 30… Read More
2015-06-04 20:54
We bought a Westgate timeshare in 2007 while vacationing at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Worst mistake ever! We finished paying for the $16,000 timeshare a few years ago, which was almost d… Read More
2014-10-05 19:07
We were pressured into purchasing a time share in Las Vegas while visiting the strip. We filled out a lot of paperwork on the 13th of October 2014. We did not have the full down payment at t… Read More
2014-05-28 04:55
Going in we are not really sure what to expect at a timeshare presentation. With a little knowledge and a lot of truth-telling, we EASILY survived a timeshare presentation! Granted, we spent… Read More
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