I’ve put together a list of some of the terms commonly used in the timeshare industry. Following you will find the definitions of 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, spa and fitness centers, golf courses, [...]
I still get asked the question “exactly what is a timeshare resale” and “why should I buy a resale instead of purchasing directly from the developer?” Vacation ownership (and vacation club ownership) are referred to as “timeshare” and are one of the best ways to ensure you and your family enjoy vacation time with each [...]
As a licensed timeshare resale broker in Hawaii, I have been involved in the sales and resales of name brand Hawaii timeshare properties located throughout the Hawaiian Islands. If you are interested in an Oahu timeshare, Maui timeshare, a timeshare on Kauai or a Kona timeshare, I can assist you in finding just the right [...]
Following I will share with you what the Hilton Grand Vacations Club is and how it works. Hilton Grand Vacations Club also referred to as HGVC, is a points-based vacation ownership and exchange system marketed and operated by Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide. HGVC operates resorts worldwide and [...]
I suggest you keep the Hilton HGVC Points chart provided below handy. As you travel with Hilton Grand Vacation Club Points, you’ll want to know how many points you need for each of your destinations. As you already know, Hilton Grand Vacations Club is a great way to travel and visit various Hilton club destinations [...]
As a licensed timeshare resale broker myself, I’d like to share some valuable information on why you should buy a timeshare resale from a licensed real estate professional if you are considering the purchase of a timeshare interval. Vacation ownership, also known as timeshare, fractional vacation ownership, quarterly ownership and includes vacation club ownership, etc., [...]
Proposed Maui Real Property tax rate that the Budget and Finance Committee Recommended for 2013 On May 1, 2012, the Maui County Council Budget and Finance Committee voted to increase the timeshare property tax rate 50 cents from $15.00 to $15.50. While this is lower than the requested $1.15 increase proposed by Mayor Arakawa, this [...]
Extra Vacations getaways are week-long vacations at RCI affiliated resorts like the Hawaii timeshares of Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village or Ka anapli Beach Club, for which you do not exchange your RCI weeks. Instead, you book the Extra Vacations getaways with cash, just as you would book a regular hotel stay. [...]
As our ongoing commitment to keeping timeshare owners up to date on legislation and news affecting the timeshare vacation industry, following you will find a copy of the 8th edition of ARDA and ARDA-ROC’s digital publication – Government Affairs Insider. Advantage Vacation looks forward to the passage of timeshare consumer protection legislation in all States [...]
Marriott Summit Watch is a member of one of the largest and most popular exchange companies – Interval International. Silver weeks at the Marriott Summit Watch are weeks 15, 20-23, 39-43 and 46-47 The skiing at Marriott Summit Watch is absolutely breathtaking but if skiing is not your priority, plan your vacation during summer or [...]
Marriott Summit Watch is a member of one of the largest and most popular exchange companies – Interval International. Gold weeks at the Marriott Summit Watch are weeks 23-37 You will find Marriott Summit Watch set amidst the Wasatch Mountains where the mountains are adorned with dry, deep powder in the winter. In the summer [...]
Marriott Summit Watch is a member of one of the largest and most popular exchange companies – Interval International. Platinum weeks at the Marriott Summit Watch are weeks 1-6, 8-14, 48-50 Ski from your own slope-side retreat of Marriott Summit Watch. With an average of 360 inches of snow each year, Park City Mountain Resort [...]
Marriott Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge is a member of one of the largest and most popular exchange companies – Interval International. Gold weeks at Marriott Canyon Villas are weeks 18 – 40 The Marriott Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge offers a refreshing oasis in the vibrant Sonoran Desert and is an enticing gateway to the [...]
Marriott Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge is a member of one of the largest and most popular exchange companies – Interval International. Platinum weeks at the Marriott Canyon Villas are weeks1-17, 41-51 The Marriott Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge offers a refreshing oasis in the vibrant Sonoran Desert and is an enticing gateway to the [...]
As our ongoing commitment to keeping timeshare owners up to date on legislation and news affecting the timeshare vacation industry, following you will find a copy of the 7th edition of ARDA and ARDA-ROC’s digital publication – Government Affairs Insider. Advantage Vacation looks forward to the passage of timeshare consumer protection legislation in all States [...]
Owners at The Point at Poipu, a Kauai timeshare, have filed a lengthy class action Complaint against Diamond Resorts International, the CEO of Diamond Resorts, Stephen Cloobeck and several of the Board of Directors. The filing is in response to a special assessment in excess of $5,000 per week of ownership for reconstruction to correct [...]
Marriott Newport Coast Villas is a member of one of the largest and most popular exchange companies – Interval International. Platinum weeks at the Marriott Newport Coast Villas are weeks 23-25 and 27-51 Welcome to an exclusive seaside destination with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The Marriott Newport villas are perched [...]
Marriott Shadow Ridge is a member of the one of the largest and most popular timeshare exchange companies – Interval International. Silver weeks at Marriott Shadow Ridge are weeks 28-35 At the Shadow Ridge Marriott you will discover the sophisticated desert oasis of Palm Desert which is known for its elegant style, luxurious spas, trendy [...]
As the owner of Advantage Vacation, a timeshare resale company doing business on Maui, I attended the Maui County Council meeting held this morning in Wailuku. In attendance were Jason Gamel, Vice President, State Government Afairs and Ken McKelevy representing ARDA-ROC, along with a Diamond Resorts representative, the General Manager from Sands of Kahana, two representatives [...]
Advantage Vacation would like to urge all timeshare owners who are currently on Maui to attend the County Council meeting to be held on Friday, April 20 at 9am at the Maui County Council Building located at 200 S. High Street, Room 708, Wailuku, HI 96793. The phone number is (808) 270-7748. All timeshare owners [...]
Marriott Shadow Ridge is a member of the one of the largest and most popular timeshare exchange companies – Interval International. Gold weeks at Marriott Shadow Ridge are weeks 22-27 and 36-49 Marriott Shadow Ridge is set among the stunning mountains and rolling green vistas that give this area a reputation for splendor. The Palm [...]
Marriott Shadow Ridge is a member of the one of the largest and most popular timeshare exchange companies – Interval International. Platinum weeks usage at Marriott Shadow Ridge are weeks 1-21 and 50-52 Marriott Shadow Ridge is located in the prestigious community of Palm Desert which is known for its elegant style, luxurious spas, trendy [...]
Marriott Desert Springs Villas Phase II is a member of the two largest and most popular exchange companies, RCI and Interval International. Blue weeks at the Marriott Desert Spring Villas Phase II are weeks 28 to 35 At the Marriott Desert Spring Villas Phase II resort you can treat yourself in the European-style spa, stay [...]
Marriott Desert Springs Villas Phase II is a member of the two largest and most popular exchange companies, RCI and Interval International. White weeks at the Marriott Desert Spring Villas Phase II are weeks 22-27 and 36 to 49 At this Desert Spring Marriott property you can treat yourself in the European-style spa and practice [...]
Marriott Desert Spring Phase II is a member of the two largest and most popular exchange companies, RCI and Interval International. Red weeks usage at Marriott Desert Spring Phase II are weeks 1-21 and 50-52 At this Desert Spring Marriott property you can treat yourself in the European-style spa and practice your golf game at [...]
Last night I spoke before the Maui County Council at the Civic Center in Lahaina regarding the proposed property tax increase for timeshare owners on Maui. I was not alone in my efforts to persuade the Council not to increase the property tax. There were about 30 people in the room who were against the [...]
In our ongoing commitment to keeping timeshare owners up to date on timeshare news and legislation affecting all timeshare interval owners, Advantage Vacation has received a copy of the lawsuit filed on Friday, April 6, 2012 on behalf of five owners at Point at Poipu, a Diamond Resorts property. It is reprinted here in its [...]
The Marriott Desert Spring Villas I resort is a member of the two largest and most popular exchange companies, RCI and Interval International. Blue weeks usage at the Marriott Desert Spring resort are weeks 28- 35 The Desert Spring Marriott offers a pleasing year-round climate and an evolving natural backdrop of desert brilliance which make Palm [...]
It’s that time of year again – tax time and just like last year at this time, the Maui County Mayor, Alan Arakawa has presented his fiscal year budget proposal to increase the property tax rate paid by timeshare owners for the second year in a row. Starwood, who manages two major timeshare resorts on [...]
The Marriott Desert Springs Villas I in Palm Desert is a member of the two largest and most popular exchange companies, RCI and Interval International. White weeks usage at the Desert Spring Marriott are weeks 22-27 and 36-49 The Palm Desert area is richly diverse, offering everything from exhilarating adventure on the rugged mountain trails [...]
Marriott Desert Springs Villas I is a member of the two largest and most popular exchange companies, RCI and Interval International. Red weeks usage at the Marriott Desert Spring resort are weeks 1-21 and 50-52 Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and tucked away amid dramatic mountain ranges, the Marriott Desert Spring Villas and its sister resort, Marriott [...]
As our ongoing commitment to keeping timeshare owners up to date on legislation and news affecting the timeshare vacation industry, following you will find a copy of the 6th edition of ARDA and ARDA-ROC’s digital publication – Government Affairs Insider. Advantage Vacation looks forward to the passage of timeshare consumer protection legislation in all States [...]
Following is a list of upcoming ARDA Meetings and Events for the year 2012 and the dates for the 2013 World Convention and Expo. April 1-5, 2012 The annual ARDA World Convention and Expo is being held at The Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This annual event is the premier gathering spot [...]
Use this handy “at a glance” 2014 Timeshare Calendar to check dates for your 2014 vacation experience! It’s all you need to start planning your 2014 vacation today! Week # Friday Saturday Sunday 1 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 5 2 Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan 12 3 Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 4 [...]
2013 Timeshare Calendar to help you plan your 2013 vacation and assist you in finding the dates of your next vacation experience! Week # Friday Saturday Sunday 1 Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 6 2 Jan 11 Jan 12 Jan 13 3 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20 4 Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 [...]
Getting ready to make your vacation plans for later this year? This handy timeshare calendar will help you to easily look at dates that will work for you! Week # Friday Saturday Sunday 1 Jan 6 Jan 7 Jan 1 2 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 8 3 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 15 4 [...]
Featured below are the top three timeshare rental resorts as determined by the e-mail alert preferences of the more than 1.5 million registered users of RedWeek. All three of the timeshare rental resorts listed earned a 4.5 of 5 stars rating and cross a diverse range of resort experiences as you will see. Harborside Resort [...]
With nearly 25 percent of all timeshare resorts in the United States located in Florida these timeshare resort properties represent a large and growing share of Florida’s tourism market. The passing of the Timeshare Resale Accountability Act (TRAA) provides proactive legislation which is vital in protecting timeshare owners and legitimate timeshare related businesses. Marriott Lakeshore [...]
Located in Hilton Head, SC The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Two bedroom $1,082.26 Two bedroom Crowne Suite $2,164.52 Advantage Vacation has some great prices on Marriott timeshare resales at many popular resort destinations! With the combination of Interval International and Marriott Vacation Club, timeshare owners can enjoy a variety of vacation experiences [...]
Located in Orlando, FL The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Three bedroom Special $1242.54 Three Bedroom Sport $1,234.88 Three Bedroom Summer $1,245.56 Advantage Vacation has some great prices on Marriott timeshare resales at many popular resort destinations! With the combination of Interval International and Marriott Vacation Club, timeshare owners can enjoy a [...]
As our ongoing commitment to keeping timeshare owners up to date on legislation and news affecting the timeshare vacation industry, following you will find a copy of the 4th edition of ARDA and ARDA-ROC’s digital publication – Government Affairs Insider. Arizona HB 2195 unanimously passed the House and will likely be heard by the Senate Commerce [...]
Located in Hilton Head, SC The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Two bedroom $1078.93 Two Bedroom Week 52 $1,131.59 Advantage Vacation has some great prices on Marriott timeshare resales at various popular resort destinations! With the combination of Interval International and Marriott Vacation Club, timeshare owners can enjoy a variety of vacation experiences [...]
Located in Orlando, FL The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Two bedroom Platinum Plus $982.07 Two Bedroom Platinum $982.07 Two Bedroom Gold $958.84 Advantage Vacation has some great prices on Marriott timeshare resales at various popular resort destinations! With the combination of Interval International and Marriott Vacation Club, timeshare owners can enjoy a [...]
Timeshare ownership and timeshare vacations have proven to be a great way to spend quality time with family and friends. But, as time goes on some owners have found they may be using their timeshare less, their vacation habits may have changed or their financial situation may require them to sell their timeshare interest. Timeshare owners who [...]
Advantage Vacation is a leader in the secondary market of timeshare resales with over 30 years of experience in the timeshare industry. As our many Advantage Vacation timeshare owners will tell you, vacation property ownership not only guarantees a vacation lifestyle, it also provides a more secure, relaxing and enjoyable vacation experience. With timeshare vacation [...]
Located in Aruba The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Two Bedroom $1,373.86 Three Bedroom $1,863.33 Marriott Aruba Surf Club is located on a Dutch Caribbean island renowned for its sugary-white beaches and balmy breezes. It is located at the northern end of popular Palm Beach and offers picturesque views of the island surrounded [...]
Located at Palm Beach Shores, FL The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Two Bedroom Gold $1,263.91 Three Bedroom Gold $1,581.68 Two Bedroom Platinum $1,360.97 Three Bedroom Platinum $1,689.43 Interval International description: Marriott Ocean Point is situated on Florida’s Palm Beach Shores, Marriott’s Ocean Pointe offers four swimming pools with whirlpool spas, a children’s [...]
Located on the Newport Coast, CA The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Two bedroom $901.82 Interval International description: Marriott Newport Coast Villas is edging California’s Newport Coast beaches, these well-appointed villas overlook the Pacific Ocean. Guests will enjoy unlimited opportunities for swimming and golf, including two championship 18-hole golf courses at the nearby [...]
Located in Panama City Beach, FL The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Two bedroom Silver $1,087.69 Two bedroom Gold $1,101.47 Two bedroom Platinum $1,116.01 Two bedroom Platinum Plus $1,138.59 Interval International description: Marriott Legends Edge is situated on the 1,500-acre Bay Point Resort which provides the ideal golf and marina setting for the two-bedroom [...]
Located in Orlando, FL The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Gold from $619.42 to $1,185.22 Platinum from $632.38 to $1,212.14 Interval International description: Great golf is the hallmark attraction at Marriott Grande Vista at the Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott, but that’s only the beginning of what guests can expect. The distinctively designed [...]
Located in The Entertainment Capital of the World Las Vegas, NV The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: One Bedroom $763.59 Two Bedroom $1,068.66 Three Bedroom $1,635.54 Interval International description: Marriott Grand Chateau is located at the center of the excitement on the legendary Las Vegas Strip. Throughout the resort, experience casual elegance reminiscent [...]
Located in Orlando, FL The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Two Bedroom Sport $996.77 Two Bedroom Summer $1,010.19 Two Bedroom Special $1,012.23 Interval International description: At Marriott Cypress Harbour, guests will encounter an ‘Old Florida’ ambiance with long, shady walkways, cool screened porches, and graceful gazebos. The many amenities include lighted tennis courts, [...]
Located on The Garden Isle of Kauai, Hawaii The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: Two bedroom $1,625.27 Advantage Vacation has some great prices on resales at Marriott Waiohai Beach Club and other Marriott timeshare destinations. Interval International description: Stretched along sunny Poipu Beach on the south shore of the island, this [...]
Located on The Garden Isle of Kauai, Hawaii The estimated 2012 maintenance fees are as follows: One bedroom $1,426.84 Two bedroom $1,569.54 Advantage Vacation has some great prices on resales at the Marriott Kauai Beach Club and other Marriott timeshare destinations. Interval International description: On the beautiful southern coastline of Kauai, 51 lush, tropical [...]
Located in sunny Phoenix, AZ The estimated 2012 maintenance fee for a two bedroom is $1,254.42. Advantage Vacation has some great prices on resales at Marriott Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge and other Marriott timeshare destinations. Interval International description: This resort is located adjacent to Desert Ridge Marriott Resort & Spa and offers spacious two-bedroom [...]
Marriott Vacation Club a global leader in vacation ownership has announced a sweepstakes that will run through November 7, 2012 for a chance to win a Grand Prize of a two week dream vacation to one of three Hawaiian Islands. The winner will be staying with up to six of their friends in a luxurious [...]
ARDA announced on Tuesday that Florida’s Timeshare Resale Accountability Act, HB 1001, was unanimously passed in the Business and Consumer Affairs subcommittee. The Bill was sponsored by Representative Eisnaugle and supported by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. The Government Affairs team of ARDA and ARDA-ROC has been assisting the Florida Attorney General’s Office in the [...]
Traveling with Hilton Grand Vacation Club Points and want to know how many points you need for your destination? Check out the Hilton HGVC Points chart. Hilton Grand Vacation is a great way to travel and visit various Hilton club destinations world wide. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Points Chart Download Hilton Grand Vacations Point Chart [...]
The Lahaina news recently reported the following from the hearing which was seeking West Maui County residents’ comments regarding the Fiscal Year 2012 Maui County Budget. Almost half of the crowd at Lahaina Civic Center was there to either testify or show support for those opposed to the Timeshare Property Tax increase of $14 to [...]
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