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Diamond Resorts

Four very different luau experiences. See our luau reviews!

Whether you are a first time visitor or a seasoned timeshare owner on Maui, if you haven’t been to at least one luau then you are missing one of the most unique dining experiences that Hawaii is known for.  It may seem too “touristy” to you, but even the locals enjoy the food and entertainment [...]

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Another reminder about car thieves at Costco Maui

We reported recently about clients of ours who arrived at the Kahului Maui airport and went to Costco on the way to their timeshare at Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas.  Many timeshare owners at Marriott Maui Ocean Club,  Kaanapali Beach Club and other vacationers to the island often do this after leaving the airport. As reported, while they [...]

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“Undercover Boss” Stephen Cloobeck appearance aftermath

It appears the CEO of Diamond Resorts, Stephen Cloobeck is receiving some unexpected and surely unwanted attention in the aftermath of appearing on the CBS primetime season opener of “Undercover Boss” on Sunday night. More than 100 individuals sent emails to Cloobeck on Monday asking for refunds and other financial remedies on their timeshare investment.  [...]

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More Point at Poipu, Kaua i comments are received

Advantage Vacation continues to receive comments in response to articles we are posting relating to the water intrusion special assessment at the Diamond Resort Point at Poipu on Kaua i.  Following you will find the most recent comments and observations from owners at the Point at Poipu resort. January 5, 2012:  Thank you for posting [...]

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Diamond Resorts Executive stars on “Undercover Boss”

Several articles have been published regarding Diamond Resorts International CEO, Stephen Cloobeck’s going “undercover” on the CBS primetime reality show “Undercover Boss” which begins its  third season on  Sunday, January 15, 2012. Stephen Cloobeck, CEO of Diamond Resort’s International,  thought he knew the inner-workings of his company from top to bottom.  Confidently, he has placed [...]

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Escrow, lock off, points and more timeshare definitions

Following you will find the definitions to frequently used terms relating to timeshare interval ownership, vacation club ownership and/or points based vacation programs. Amenities: Amenities can include everything from swimming pools to beaches, fitness center, resort golf courses, tennis courts, air conditioning, full kitchens, game rooms and laundry facilities. Check-in Date and Time: Intervals usually [...]

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Point at Poipu, Kaua i Owners Fight Continues

The following information was provided to The Garden Island Newspaper, Kaua i, Hawaii and is reprinted here in its entirety for those owner’s at The Point at Poipu resort who may have not seen the article. The fight is ongoing and COPP’s voice is getting louder. LIHU‘E — In a wry turn of events, the [...]

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More Diamond Resort International posts about Point at Poipu

Advantage Vacation continues to receive comments about the mis-management and outrageous water intrusion assessment at the Point at Poipu, Kaua i, Hawaii resort managed by Diamond Resort International. We will continue to monitor and report the observations, concerns and comments of time sharing owners at this Diamond Resort International resort on Kaua i as we [...]

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Letter to CEO of ARDA, H. Nusbaum regarding Point at Poipu

The Point at Poipu is a Diamond Resorts International (DRI) timeshare property located on Kaua i, Hawaii which has been in the news and the center of heated debate due to the water intrusion special assessment of over $5,800. The following letter (reprinted in its entirety) was posted on the Point at Poipu Angry Owners [...]

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Point at Poipu, Kauai Timeshare for sale

The Point at Poipu (a Diamond Resort) timeshare special assessment will be paid in full by the current owner (seller) prior to closing.  The special assessment of $5,893.32, per week of ownership is due to water intrusion in the buildings. The Buyer is advised that there could be litigation in the future regarding this issue [...]

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