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TimeSharing Today $4.50 ® The Trusted Independent Voice of Vacation Ownership since 1991 Issue #115 Jan/Feb, 2011 RCI Starts to Implement Settlement Terms At the same time that RCI’s attorneys notified other counsel and TimeSharing Today’s publisher about the progress of RCI’s compliance with the class action settlement agreement, RCI appears to have moved beyond its obligations in rolling out a new trading power initiative. While the settlement only required RCI to respond to a member’s request about the trading power of that member’s week and available inventory for which the member’s deposited week had sufficient trading power, RCI is now letting its members use the trading power information to provide more flexibility in making exchanges and trading up to highly demanded weeks. Resort weeks will reportedly be rated with trading power ranging from 1 to 60. Trading power ratings of several deposited weeks can be combined to trade up to a week with a trading power higher than any one of the member’s week. If a member exchanges into a week with lower trading power, the member’s account will be credited with the “excess” trading power and combined with a subsequent deposit’s trading power to determine the trading power available for the member to use. RCI began educating members on these new developments on RCI.com and in the October edition of its Endless Vacation magazine, explaining how trading power transparency, deposit credits and combining deposited weeks will greatly assist them in their future vacation planning and provide them with more choice, flexibility and value in their future vacation planning. RCI will provide further information to its members throughout the next few months to help ensure confidence with the new enhancements and highlight the benefits to members worldwide. “In the increasingly transparent online vacation planning world that we live in, this is something our members have been consistently asking for. It’s one of the most exciting things we’ve ever done for our members – it’s really unprecedented,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “Transparency is important because people want to have more control over how they trade their timeshare vacation for another vacation they’d like to take. Compliance with another significant part of the settlement agreement - deposited weeks being held exclusively for exchange and not available for rental during a 31-day post-deposit period - will be implemented on or before April 11, 2011 according to the letter from RCI’s attorney (recreated on the right side of this page.) While the letter speaks of Section IIA.1 being implemented on or before April 11, 2011, that section deals with the trading power issue that has now been put into place. So it is possible that members may likewise see the exclusive exchange period implemented well before the promised April 11, 2011 date. Pack a skirt. A grass one. {FREE PEEK} Take a OF OUR INVENTORY! For a limited time, we’re offering non-members exclusive access to our exchange inventory. To view our current listings, simply visit www.htse.net and enter “9999” for your username and “tstoday” for the password. For more information, call us toll free or visit our website. MEMBERSHIPS EXCHANGES one year three year five year return to home resort any U.S. mainland resort international $ 49 125 199 More for less. $ 79 99 109 UPGRADES 175 upgrades (plus exchange fee) Check our website for our latest world-wide inventory www.htse.net P.O. BOX 1077 • KOLOA, KAUAI, HAWAII 96756 • 1.866.860.HTSE TimeSharing Today TIMESHARING TODAY (ISSN 0000-1069) is published bi-monthly at $19 for 6 issues by TimeSharing Today, Inc., 140 County Road, Suite 114, Tenafly, NJ 07670. Periodicals postage paid at Tenafly, NJ. and at additional mailing offices. POST MASTER: Send address changes to TIMESHARING TODAY, 140 County Road, Suite 114, Tenafly, NJ 07670. Distribution is primarily by mail to subscribers, with limited distribution at resorts. All contents are copyrighted by TimeSharing Today, Inc. Contact us for reprint permission. DISCLAIMER TimeSharing Today makes no in dependent investigation of the proper ties, products or services advertised or of the people placing advertisements in this publication. We accept all ads that are submitted with the appropriate fee. Accordingly, we cannot accept any responsibility for any direct or conse quential damages arising from these advertisements. ARTICLES AND LETTERS All published articles and letters become the property of TimeSharing Today and it may republish them in any format without further compensation. Contributors of articles and letters published in TimeSharing Today will be compensated: Letters or photos - a one issue subscription extension; articles - 10 or 5 issue subscription extension or a 4-line classified ad. HOW TO CONTACT US TimeSharing Today can be reached by mail at 140 County Rd., Tenafly, NJ 07670, by telephone at 201/871-4304, by fax at 201/871-4305 or by email to staff @tstoday.com. Website: www.tstoday.com. Access to Online Edition, Resort Ratings, Special reports, etc. is through the Subscriber Only section. Current username: timeshare Current password: rose Page 3 Jan/Feb, 2011 RCI Class Action Settlement As readers may recall, we were not pleased with many aspects of the settlement made in the class action lawsuit against RCI. We particularly objected to the short period during which RCI would hold deposits exclusively for exchange purposes. We also objected to the fact that changes required by the settlement only had to be in force for two years. However, the latest news from RCI is encouraging. As the article on the front page indicates, RCI appears to be going beyond its settlement obligations to make trading power information available. In letting its members combine trading power from more than one resort, and carry over excess trading power to a later exchange, RCI is almost giving its Weeks members the flexibility of Points when making exchanges. In view of RCI’s promotion of this new program, it is unlikely that RCI will pull the plug after two years, as the settlement agreement would permit. This bodes well for the not-yet-implemented exclusive exchange period for deposited weeks. We look forward to the possibility of RCI’s expanding on its obligations for that aspect of the settlement also. The Editor’s Frustration Although we have been writing about timeshare scams for at least fifteen years, during the past two years we have had something about resale scams in almost every issue. We have repeatedly published articles about the most common current scam: “We have a buyer for your week for $22,000; send us $2,000 to cover search and closing costs.” Yet, every week, we receive emails, sometimes several in a day, asking if we are familiar with such-and-such company, which has a buyer for the writer’s timeshare and needs a few thousand dollars to cover closing costs, or a search, or something. We would understand if the people who write to us were not subscribers and were not familiar with this common scam. Unfortunately, many emailers indicate that they subscribe to TimeSharing Today. We know people read our articles, so we can only ascribe the willingness of readers to fork over money to these scammers to very short memories or very persuasive salespeople. Read about the scams on page 20 and the tips on page 21. And remember this: If you receive an unsolicited call that the there is a buyer for your week at a price that is unreasonably high, and you are requested to send money for some closing cost, it is probably a scam. (I know that using the word “probably” means that we will continue to receive email inquiries about a particular company, so just mentally eliminate that word “probably” from the preceding admonition.) However, if you cannot resist the temptations and the potential risk, we urge you to do the following: 1. Do not, under any circumstances, rely on verbal promises, and 2. Get everything in writing, and 3. Have an attorney review the documents, handle the negotiations on your behalf and place all fees in escrow until the closing. Your Best Exchange It’s time for another Best Exchange Contest. Tell us about the best exchange you ever had in 750 to 1500 words. Make sure you label your article as your Best Exchange so we can distinguish it from the articles that are regularly submitted. We’ll start publishing them as soon as they start coming in and will publish them all, probably into 2012. All entries must be received no later than December 31, 2011. We will award $500 for the best entry and $250 for the runner up, with win ners to be determined by the Editor and Publisher. www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, resort reviews and much more TimeSharing Today Page 4 Jan/Feb, 2011 Letters to the Editor Classified ads work Frequent exchanger responds fact we gift the kids and grandkids weeks each year. “I have all my trades on a spreadsheet so that I can keep track of them, and I did include all the bonus weeks I have gotten and used to get resort weeks, but I think that is fair. So let’s do the math...20 years averaging 11 trades per year comes to 220 trades. Some years, I make over 20 trades, since, like you, we are retired and can travel 9 or 10 months a year. “Steve Larson” “Hi Nancy and Alan, “Thanks for letting me know about the TST letter. I would like to be able to reply but I do not have my ID and password with me, so I won’t be able to get in to the site. I’m a little irritated that this man impugns either my intelligence or integrity or both. He assumes that I only have a basic amount of timeshare and that I only use the weeks myself, when in As a further note, my husband and I are also retired and timesharing is a part of our retirement plan. We have learned well how to use the timeshare system from Steve and his wife. We will have traveled at least 26 weeks this calendar year and many of them were through trades with RCI. We own fixed weeks and many Wyndham points. Trading Wyndham points through RCI is one of the most efficient ways to use them. We are meeting more and more retired folks who are spending several months in timeshares, especially in slightly off season locations. It is great retirement living, you get to see lots of places, meet new people and it beats the expense of a second house! Nancy Smiley, Roseville, MN My wife and I have purchased a timeshare that was listed in your magazine and last month, my sister purchased one. Keep up the good work. Philip and MaryRose Gardocki, West Norriton, PA I was very surprised to read part of the letter to the editor from Earl Glenwright in the Nov/Dec issure that challenged the amount of exchanges that Stephen Larson has made. Stephen is a friend of mine currently traveling out of this country. I emailed him the part of the letter that pertained to him and this is his response: Unhappy with Ron I just read Ron’s Select Holidays in the Nov/Dec issue. This guy is so full of himself, his brilliance, his intelligence, his net worth. I’ve never read anything in TimeSharing Today as nauseating as this article and his conception of himself. He probably kisses his image in the mirror. Please never again publish anything from Ronald G. Helms. Sterling Hartman **** Wow, is Ronald Helms for real? What a pompous obnoxious article!!! Did he try to come off as a “Know it All,” which he did!!! Another friend mentioned the same feelings to me as I have intimated above. I agreed with her and therefore am writing this letter. I would prefer that you NOT print anymore of his musings. We normal timesharing people who only own 1 or 2 weeks don’t need to read this drivel!!! Oh, my friend said she even had to look up two of the words he used!!! Please NO more Ron. Gayle Tegeler Editor’s response: I appreciate your thoughts on “Ron’s Select Holidays” and have no doubt that some other readers may also feel the same way. However, we try to have articles and columns that reflect different approaches to a vacation. Certainly “Russ on the Road” is distinctly different than Ron’s column, as are the writings of our other frequent and occasional contributors. I suspect that many readers enjoy “Ron’s Select Holidays” precisely because they view it the same way as you. Unhappy with Marriott I just saw the piece on page 35 of the Nov/Dec issue about Marriott’s new points program. Considering that I’m a 4-week owner at Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas I since the early 1990’s, I too am feeling irritated at MVCI’s business practices. I chose www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Marriott’s professional reputation and industry leadership in an otherwise splintered vacation ownership industry. I was one of those owners who got them where they are today. I no longer have a need for the weeks in Palm Desert as I now have a home in the area. Their rental option, which they touted for many years, was one of the reasons to purchase for the flexibility. It appears that they no longer offer this alternative. In addition, Desert Springs Villas I lost their spa licensing agreement with the JW Marriott Hotel, which was a definite ownership feature. This new, alternative points program appears to favor Marriott, as they will gain weekly inventory for their own usage as a result of some owners opting into this plan. It’s become quite a unilateral relationship and I’m paying for it. I’m dissatisfied; I plan to sell my weeks and terminate my 20 plus year, loyal relationship. It’s just bad business. Steven Weiner Sales reps are taught to lie I appreciated Lisa Ann Schreier’s forthrightness in this article about training and managerial practices in the timeshare industry. However I must disagree with her conclusion that lying is not taught. There is also “taught by example,” which is perhaps an even more powerful teaching device than what happens in the classroom. The article makes it clear that lying is rewarded and covertly permitted by at least some sales managers. Managers tolerating lying by their staff to improve sales are giving life to lies. Senior managers who don’t take the time to find out what is happening on their sales floors are not to be excused. Auto dealers have made great strides to clean up the image of the used car salesperson. When will the senior managers of the timeshare industry decide that it is time to change one of the worst reputations, for misleading and dishonest sales practices, of any industry worldwide. Sorry Lisa, but lying is perpetuated Page 5 from the top, even if it is just lying to themselves about what is happening in their sales rooms or industry. Peter Jackson, Toronto, Canada After RCI class action settlement I now do most of my RCI business by computer. What I have noticed is that the weeks inventory appears to be tightly controlled. On the web site, a person can search according to Exchange. Last Call, and Extra Vacations (rentals). I have found that there are rental weeks available which are not available by using an Exchange search. That concerns me, as it means my exchange is still under-valued . Paula Tyner **** We are RCI members, and I am a Board member and former President of our Association, Harbor Cove in Harbor Springs, MI. As a Board member, I am able to use the RCI VIP exchange program. I’ve gotten to know one of the exchange coordinators, and he informed me that sometime in November, RCI will be announcing changes to the Weeks exchange program. The biggest change is that a week within a color category will be assigned a point value. (This is NOT the RCI Points exchange program.) For example, we own three red weeks. One is a high demand week, early August, while the others are Red weeks, but they are “ski weeks.” I have been told by the coordinator that the high demand week will have 40 points or credits, while the other two Red weeks will only be “worth” 10 points or credits each. Are you aware of these changes? Joe Gromala Editor’s reply: You are probably referring to the new trading power program described on the front page. **** Checked RCI’s web site today (November 5). For the month of January, they have 184 resort weeks available for exchange. They have 684 weeks for sale as extra vacations. Enough said? H Hoeksema, Ontario Canada Jan/Feb, 2011 **** I called RCI Weeks for the $20 settlement fee. They said I was too late. They said I was sent a form (which I never received) or it was posted on the Internet. I am not online. Another RCI non-relationship with their membership. But for your magazine article about the $20 settlement, I would not have known about this payment that was due to me. Arthur Salvi **** I have been trying since early September to find somewhere in Florida other that Orlando area to spend three weeks. Requesting mainly west coast mid state south as we have never spent time on the gulf side, we have found nothing available in the months of last of February to mid March on any coast! unless we go to Orlando which I do not want. So, anything change? Nah John Taggart Outer Banks Resort Rentals Timeshare Rentals & Resales www.outerbanksresorts.com 1-252-441-2134 Milepost 13.5 Nags Head e-mail: vacation@outerbanksresorts.com www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Special Reports and much more TimeSharing Today Page 6 The Good, the Bad and By Scott Riddle In my first two articles of this three part series, I pointed out some of the good and the bad points of timeshare ownership. I now turn my attention to some of the aspects of the ugly side. During my 30 years of developing, selling and owning timeshare, I have communicated with thousands of owners. My comments represent both my views and what I have heard from others. In the early days of timeshare, the exchange companies put the world at the fingertips of a timeshare owner. You merely had to figure out how to get to your desired destination. The rapid growth of these companies met the needs of the expanding numbers of owners, and all the resorts were new. The fees for exchanges were reasonable; the exchange advisors were customer friendly, knowledgeable and easily available. There was a feeling that ALL comparable inventories were accessible ALL of the time to any member who called seeking an exchange. As I think most owners would agree, the beautiful arrangement noted above has, over time, turned ugly in many ways. The exchange advisors are no longer as friendly, often are not as knowledgeable or accommodating, and they are limited in the amount of time they can spend with each caller. Wait times to speak with someone are longer, and an owner/ member is forced to deal with automated systems before having the opportunity to talk with a real person. Has the number of advisors been reduced to increase profits for these companies at the expense of Jan/Feb, 2011 the Ugly customer service and with no regard to the owner/members time? I believe it has. The fee for an exchange, once a very reasonable $49 +/-, has steadily increased over the years and is now as much as $179 +/-. Guest certificates, once gladly given for free, may be as much as $59. The list of new “revenue stream” fees for the exchange companies seems to grow every year. Owner/members have also learned the ugly truth that certain exchange companies no longer makes the entire inventory available to its membership and now openly offers rentals over the internet at costs that are often less than the maintenance fee paid by an owner/member for the same week. To me, it appears that some of the exchange companies no longer exist to serve the members. It now appears they seem to think the members exist to serve the exchange company. As the number of timeshare owners seeking to sell has increased, unscrupulous sales tactics have mushroomed. Who among us has not received a postcard or a phone call with glowing promises of a quick resale, at an over-inflated price, if we only paid several hundred dollars (or more) to have our timeshare listed, advertised, appraised, escrowed, etc? Many owners quickly paid the fees and quietly waited while their hope turned to the ugly realization he/she had paid good money for nothing. Timeshare resale’s have recently reached a tipping point where owners are now being approached by other companies who want a timeshare owner to pay them to take away their timeshare deed. They promise to take your deed for a payment that is often 5 times, more or less, the amount of the annual maintenance fee. The ugly truth is the number of these companies is increasing and more and more timeshare owners are agreeing to pay their fee and go along with their plan. This method of unloading a timeshare may not be as simple as it sounds. Does the deed to the timeshare go back to the resort, or does it go off-shore for a while to later resurface? Can it find its way back to you after several years; and have late fees and interest charges added to several years of unpaid maintenance fees? If the deed does not go back to the resort, does it not logically follow that the resort has one less owner paying the annual maintenance www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Special Reports and much more TimeSharing Today fee? For each unpaid maintenance fee at your resort, guess what happens to your maintenance fee? If you guessed it will go up, I think the ugly truth is you are right. How high will your maintenance fee go if your resort has hundreds of people paying to make their deed and maintenance fee go away, not just one or two? When that first timeshare was purchased, does anyone remember hearing the words, “special assessment?” Well, many of us have become familiar with this reality, haven’t we? For those of you who have not, a “special assessment” is a bill from the resort Homeowner Association (HOA) for “special” (often unexpected) expenses. How many timeshare owners will it take to decide they can no longer afford, will not pay, or have paid to make their timeshare “go away” at your resort, before the first (or next?) special assessment? At what point will your maintenance fee, and any upcoming special assessment, go beyond being reasonable for 7 nights of accommodations? $100 a night, $150 a night, or more? I would appreciate hearing from you regarding your opinion. With the exchange companies offering rentals, often for $75 or less per night for 7 nights, what is wrong with this picture? Did the timeshare sales person tell you the day would come when owners would pay more per night, with added responsibilities and expenses (membership dues, exchange fees, etc.), than renters? I don’t think so. When your resort was new, there were few, if any, maintenance issues, so maintenance fees appeared reasonable. When your developer departed, he also took all his “free” and experienced maintenance workers with him. As your resort aged, complex and expensive maintenance needs, such as structural problems with buildings, amenity repairs, plumbing and wiring issues, natural disasters such as hurricanes or other storms, may have blindsided your well-meaning HOA. In addition, there are always the on-going interior refurbishing and furniture replacement concerns. Over the years, 19 inch TV’s have been replaced with more expensive wide screen HDTV models, Formica countertops have often been upgraded to granite, and appliances have been upgraded. Each improvement brings along another expense which is then added Page 7 to your maintenance fee. As timeshare has grown and matured, insurance expenses have risen, utility expenses have soared, several states have decided they can tax your ownership, and management companies and contracts have often become a financial burden, or maybe even a nightmare. As the day to day expenses of your resort have gone up, you have probably seen your maintenance fee grow from a once reasonable amount to one that is bordering on being a problem (if it is not already there). The ugly truth is this: Unless corrective steps are initiated relatively soon, as your resort continues to age, those fees are more likely to continue to go up, rather than down. At the end of day, all of us who own timeshare must deal with some of these unattractive aspects. If we first acknowledge the issues that impact our resorts and then develop creative solutions, we can continue to enjoy all the benefits and memory-making possibilities of our vacation ownership. Families will always continue to desire to vacation together. As almost everyone who has ever vacationed Jan/Feb, 2011 in a timeshare will agree, there is just no going back to a single room once you have stayed in your unit and enjoyed the countless positive aspects of timeshare accommodations. From my position, I see many new companies developing creative ways to control expenses, increase income, locate new owners, and bring new life to the resorts. If we can tap into the existing knowledge and experience of the first wave of owners, while adding the energy and desire of the current generation, together we can build a bright future for timeshare. Let’s get it done. Scott Riddle is the owner of Trading Time www.tradingtime.net, the CEO and Chairman of the Board of 1800MyCondo www.1800MyCondo.com and the President of Resort Synergy Inc. www.resortsynergy.com Scott has been involved in the timeshare industry since 1981 and has experience in timeshare sales, development, marketing and operation. He can be reached by calling 1-877-TTI-1000 or by email at scott@tradingtime.net. www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 8 Jan/Feb, 2011 Two Weeks at Two Resorts in Palm Desert, CA Shadow Ridge By Jim and Mary Jane Gleeson Beaverton, OR We have exchanged into Palm Desert, California on several occasions. At Interval International’s on-line trading site we were able to book back to back weeks at Marriott’s Shadow Ridge and Westin’s Mission Hills. Before the two-week period in Palm Desert, we planned to spend 10 days at a friend’s house in Surprise, Arizona, and we wanted to fly in and out of Palm Desert. We rented a car in Palm Desert upon arrival and drove to Surprise. We found that renting a car and picking up ofF-site from the airport was much cheaper than renting and picking up at the airport. The selection was not as great and required the cost of a cab ride from the airport to the off -site location; however, we were reimbursed by Hertz. For the 24 day period, we saved hundreds of dollars. The Shadow Ridge and Mission Hills both have pre-arrival services, so we contacted both several weeks in advance of check in to request particular units and locations. Check in at Shadow Ridge went very well and there is a staffed outside kiosk with full check -in availability, in addition to the usual lines inside. Our requested unit was ready upon arrival and was clean, comfortably furnished and properly prepared to Marriott’s high standards for new guests. The kitchen has a full size stove and refrigerator and is well appointed with everything necessary to cook nearly any size meal. Outdoor barbe-ques can be found close to all of the buildings. The units have a washer and dryer, a Jacuzzi tub and stall shower ,and 2 vanity areas. The dining table seats 6 and there are two televisions in the onebedroom unit. However, since the signal comes from a satellite dish company, the local channels are blocked; news and weather comes from L.A. stations. We did encounter a minor access problem with one of the card keys that was fixed promptly. Shadow Ridge has beautiful grounds with studios (lockoffs from the twobedroom units), one- and two-bedroom units, with many facing the Nick Faldo designed golf course. There are multiple buildings behind a gated entry. They are 3 stories with elevators. The entire property is non-smoking; parking is adequate and close to the units. The property has 4 large pools, most with cabanas that can be used for no charge on a first come, first served basis. One pool with a water slide is ideal for children. There are many on-site scheduled activities (many now have a charge) for both adults and children, and the Palm Desert/Palm Springs area abounds with things to do. A restaurant, small but adequate, fitness center, business center, small store and golf pro shop are located outside of the gated area, at the main building used for check in, concierge service etc. It is within walking distance. Adjacent to Shadow Ridge’s main units is a new timeshare development by Marriott called the Enclave which is currently being marketed. There was no contact at all for any type of presentation. Shadow ridge is approximately 20 minutes from the Palm Springs airport. To take advantage of the entire area I would recommend a rental car. Our second week was at Westin’s Mission Hills. We made an advance request to be located in a particular building) for our two-bedroom unit. Upon arrival, we were told that our request was not available for a couple of hours. We were given a pass to one of the pool areas and told we would be contacted via our cell phone when we could move in. Check in was very smooth, except for a somewhat prolonged welcome stop at the concierge desk which turned into a request to tour a new Westin location in Palm Desert. We agreed and later cancelled, not wanting to spend the time required for the tour and www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Resale Value Tracker and much more TimeSharing Today presentation. The two-bedroom units are very big. The full-size kitchen is well equipped; there is a washer/dryer in the main part of the villa and the same in the second bedroom portion, which is essentially a onebedroom lock off with its own entrance. Two full bathrooms with a large walk in shower are in the main portion, which also has a jetted tub and a tub/shower combination in the lock off second bedroom. The lock off kitchen has a full size refrigerator and small cook top. Four televisions and two Bose radios, along with a fire place, are in the main portion. There are two balconies with patio furniture; a gas bar-be-que is on the balcony off the main living room. The beds are Westin’s “Heavenly Beds” and they are appropriately named. The two couches contain hide-a-beds and the two-bedroom unit can sleep 8. The buildings are two story with no elevators, so getting luggage up the stairs can be a hassle. Plenty of parking is available and the property is guard gated. A shuttle runs to the main Westin hotel with additional pools, fitness center, restaurant and lounge. The villas have Page 9 Jan/Feb, 2011 Mission Hills a small fitness center. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained with plenty of space for walking. Activities to consider in the area: College of the Desert Street Fair on Saturday and Sunday mornings and early afternoons, Palm Springs Street Fair on Thursday evenings, The Living Desert, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, entertainment at any of the four casinos in the area, golf on one or more of the many golf courses open to the public, hiking, hot air balloon rides, shopping on El Paseo and Cabazon Outlets and dining at some of the best restaurants in Southern California. Plenty of information and arrangements can be obtained through the concierge. We have stayed at both properties previously; we will return and highly recommend both of them. 10 95 75 25 5 0 10 95 75 25 5 0 www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 10 Index of 2010 Articles This index is compiled annually by David McClintock as a service to fellow subscribers. A combined ten-year index is accessible in the Online Edition at www. tstoday.com (Page number & month) ARDA survey of owners...............20 Jan ARDA model resale law............1, 3 May ARDA-ROC refunds....................29 Sep Ask Dave M....................28 Jan, 33 Mar ..........27 May, 15 Nov Buying a timeshare – why?..........22 Sep Calendar ......(precedes ads – each issue) Celebrity Resorts bankruptcy......23 May Charitable deduction denied..........8 Nov Club memberships – beware..........11 Jul Condo conversion to timeshare.....22 Jul Dial An Exchange - Global...........9 Nov Dial An Exchange - Redweek.....35 Nov Diamond acquires ILX assets.......7 Nov Diamond Resorts complaints.........4 Sep Disney Hawaii expansion............20 Mar Escrowing HOA funds..................6 Nov Exchanging Comments by readers........1 Jul Comparison Chart...........28 Jul Foreclosures...................................16 Jul Free Timesharing Today issues For articles.....p. 3 of each issue GeoHoliday Club, NV......................8 Jul Hilton expansion Hawaii.............23 May Holiday Group gone......................8 Nov Homeowner Associations Owner lists........37 May, 36 Jul Lawsuits...........See “Lawsuits” Inn Seasons, NH concerns..........33 May Interval International Gold 2 for 1 meals..................28 Mar Kelowna, BC...................................5 Jan Lake Pend Oreille,ID manager.......5 Sep Lawrence Welk expansion..........20 Mar Lawsuits and formal complaints Bluegreen........................22 Jul Cabins at Green Mt, MO..5 Jan Diamond St. Maarten.....35 Sep Gurney’s Inn, NY....37 Jan, 21 Jul Kauai Beach Villas, Kauai...25 Mar Loch Rannoch, Scotland...27 Mar Mustang Island, TX.......25 Mar Point at Poipu, Kauai......23 Jan Sandcastle, MA...............15 Jan Silver Lakes, CA...........38 Nov Jan/Feb, 2010 Southscape, MA.............15 Jan Licensed R.E. brokers........3 May, 21 Jul ..........................32 Sep, 36 Nov Maintenance fees – control..........13 Mar ...........................15 May, 26 Jul Marriott expansion Orlando,,,,,,,,,29 Sep Marriott points program,,,,,,,,,,,,,,35 Nov Marriott stops development,,,,,,,,22 May Nat’l TS Owners.............27 Jan, 30 May ..............35 Jul, 32 Sep, 36 Nov Owner-controlled boards................3 Sep Owners’ lists....................37 May, 36 Jul Perfect Storm? Aging owners and resorts................................Jul 3 Post Card companies................1, 11 Sep RCI Lawsuit, settlement................1, 3, 29 Jan .........................1, 5 Mar, 4 Nov Positive owner comments.4 Jul Points – comments........35 Mar .............26 May, 26 Sep, 5 Nov Shopping Perks...............20 Jan Resort report card system Form to complete ...e.g., 32 Jan Resort report cards Brewster Green, MA......16 Sep Christie Lodge, CO.......20 May Cliffs Club, HI...............18 Nov Club Donatello, CA......18 Nov Coral Sands, HHI, SC.....12 Jan Eagle Crest, Redmond, OR.12 Jan First Cabin, Lk Havasu, AZ ..........................12 Jan Flamingo Beach, DWI..15 Mar Grand Beach, FL.........20 May Grand Pacific, CA..........16 Sep Grande Villas, Fl.............12 Jan Inn at Los Abrigados, AZ..19 Nov Jockey Club, NV...........18 Nov Kala Point, WA..............16 Sep Ke Nani Kai, Molokai, HI....20 Jul Kings Creek Plantation,VA ........................18 Nov Lawrence Welk Escondido, CA ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,20 Jul Legacy Golf, AZ...........19 Nov Logonita Lodge, CA.....20 May Manhattan Club, NY........19 Jul Marriott’s Barony, SC...19 Nov Marriott Resorts Custom Hse, MA........13 Jan Grande Vista,FL........15 Mar Manor Club,VA........20 May Newport Cst, CA.........20 Jul Royal Palms...............16 Sep Mystic Dunes, FL.........21 May Oceantime, MD...............19 Jul Outer Banks Beach, NC.17 Sep www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Special Reports and much more TimeSharing Today Palm Springs Tennis, CA ........................15 Mar Port O’Call, SC.............15 Mar Quail Hollow, PA...........17 Sep Sands Ocean Club, SC..16 Mar Sea Garden, Beach, FL.19 Nov Sedona Springs, AZ......21 May Sheraton’s Broadway, SC ........................21 May Stallion Springs, CA......17 Sep Summer Bay, FL...........27 Nov Westin, Kaanapali, Maui ..........................13 Jan Worldmark Oceanside, CA ..........................13 Jan Wyndham Bentley, MA .........................17 Sep Wyndham Bonnet Creek, FL ..........................20 Jul Wyndham Grand, NV.....13 Jan Wyndham Newport, RI.16 Mar Wyndham Ocean Ridge,SC ........................21 May Wyndham Palm-Aire, FL ........................16 Mar Wyndham Panama City, FL ........................16 Mar Westin Kierland, AZ........19 Jul Woodstone Massanutten,VA ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,19 Jul Reviews Aruba Phoenix, Aruba...34 Mar Boardwalk Resort, VA...13 Sep Desert Paradise, NV........24 Jan Fairmont Vacation, BC.38 May Four Seasons Scottsdale, AZ ............................7 Jul Grand Okanagan, BC.......6 Jan Grandview Las Vegas, NV ..........................7 May Hiawatha Manor, TN.....23 Mar Hilton Grand Vacation, FL ........................28 Mar Houseboating, FL..........17 Mar Jockey Club, NV.............7 May La Costa Marina, Spain.24 Mar Lawrence Welk Desert, CA ..........................24 Jan Marquis Villas, CA.........24 Jan Mariner Beach Club, FL.1 Nov Mariners Pointe, TN.....24 May Marriott Resorts BeachPlace, FL...........32 Jul Desert Spgs II, CA.....18 Sep Grand Chat, NV........10 May Harbor Pointe,SC........36 Jan Manor Club, VA............6 Jul Newport, CA.............12 Mar Page 11 OceanPointe, FL..32 Jul, 21 Nov Waiohai, Kauai...........14 Jan Mediterranee Paradise,FRA ........................13 Nov Monarch Grand Cancun, NV ..........................7 May Mountain Club, India......16 Jan Mountain Laurel, PA......6 May Noosa Club, Australia...14 Mar Ocean Club, RI..............37 Nov Ocean Ridge, SC............30 Jan Ocean Towers, FL.........36 May Orbit One, FL..................15 Jul PMV at Bell Rock, AZ...26 Jan Polo Towers Suites, NV ....................8, 14 May Ridge Sedona, AZ...........25 Jan Rio Mar Beach, PR..........6 Sep Royal Resort, NV.........11 May St. James Place, CO......25 May Sandy Point Tobago..........9 Jul Sapphire Beach, USVI...25 Sep Scottsdale Vill. Mirage, AZ ..........................25 Jan Sedona Summit, AZ........6 Mar Sheraton Vistana, FL.......17 Jul Sunset Point, AL .............4 Sep Vacation Vill. Weston, FL ........................39 Nov Vacation Villages, MA....6 May Villa Roma, NY..............23 Sep Village at Loon Mt, NH. ........................37 Mar Villas Cave Creek, AZ .................25 Jan,7 Jul Westgate Flamingo, NV..8 May Westin Princeville, Kauai ........................29 Mar Wolf Run Manor, PA........9 Sep Woodstone Meadows, VA ........................22 Nov Wyndham Beach St, FL.35 May Wyndham Cypress Palms,FL ..........................8 Mar Wyndham Nashville, TN..38 Jan Wyndham Nat’l Harbor,VA ........................24 Nov Sales, ethics & pressure.........31, 33 Nov Salesperson’s report......................10 Jan Scams/schemes Attorney Generals ...7 Jan, 28 May, 1 Sep Nevada swindle..............20 Jan Latest...5, 38 Mar, 4 May, 31 Nov Selling our timeshare – why?.......19 Sep Timeshare calendars-confusing.....1 Mar Timesharing – enhancements........3 Mar Timeshare owners group meetings Jan/Feb, 2010 .27 Jan, 22 Mar, 30 May, 35 Jul, 36 Nov Timeshares as an investment.........30 Jul Timeshares - Pros & cons of owning ................4, 9, 21 Jan, 18 Mar, 5, 37 Sep Timesharing, 2010 plans...............33 Jan Timesharing future – good and bad ............................7 Sep, 16 Nov Timesharing Today Submitting...........p. 3 all issues Index, 2008 articles........18 Jan Reader comments.........17 May Seeking comments.........3 Nov Subscriptions..inside back cover Travel Agent Card benefits..........40 Mar Travel tips Hotel phone bills...........29 Nov Travel insurance...23 Jul, 29 Nov Unwanted weeks.............5 Jul, 1, 11 Sep West Sands Thailand – New..........7 Nov Westgate Expansion – Las Vegas..21 Mar Wyndham Expansion - VA.............21 Mar Expansion Orlando........29 Sep Fairfield conversion ..............4 Mar, 5 May Positive comments............5 Jul Sales pressure...12 Sep, 31 Nov www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 12 Ron’s Select Holidays By Ronald G. Helms, Centerville, OH Marriott’s Surf Watch: Hilton Head Luxury My travel experience confirms that Ohioans and Midwesterners, as well as many travelers from the Northern states, delight in a seaside holiday. Those Atlantic destinations that are the closest are not necessarily the most refined. Given the ease of airline travel, there is little reason to forego the Hilton Head experience for more plebeian ocean strip vacations. A holiday should offer splendid amenities in a serene environment. Marriott’s Surf Watch is located at 10 Fifth Street on Hilton Head Island, SC. The access from I-95 is uncomplicated, and does not require the use of a navigational device. We prefer the off-season of a fall or spring holiday with pleasant weather and few tourists, and the absence of children and young parents. William Hilton Parkway can be an unpleasant drive in the summer season when southern hospitality is stretched to the limit. Off-season visits will find the local residents and the older tourists to be amazingly civil and pleasant. We have been Marriott owners and fans for many years; Marriott offers a premium holiday experience, and the price tag is an indication of real value. Marriott’s Surf Watch employees are extremely well trained. The all-important check-in experience is purely without stress or undo impediments. Front desk staff and management truly extend southern hospitality. Our most recent visit raised a red flag concerning Marriott sales. We maintain that any sales approach uninitiated by the client is an unwelcome invasion of extremely valuable holiday time. The standard pretense of a one hundred dollar reward for a one and a half-hour (read four hour) sales pitch is guileful invasion of our time. I view the “new” Marriott practice of assigning a “personal concierge” as pure chicanery and distasteful. Marriott patrons need to urge Marriott in the strongest of terms to forgo this deception. As a newer Marriott property, this resort avoids several mistakes of older Marriott resorts, but provides a dilemma for discriminating owners who value the serenity of an Atlantic Ocean view. The large whirlpool tub is absent due to lack of owner use. The Hilton Head properties would benefit from fireplaces. Marriott’s Surf Watch eliminates the lockout units and offer two and three bedroom units. A couple should elect the two-bedroom unit because the living space is larger than in a three-bedroom unit. We insisted on an Ocean Front unit. The insider’s viewpoint nicknames this property as “Marriotts Surf Walk.” This is because several owners and visitors have not properly prepared themselves for this unique property. First, there really is only one building that is oceanfront. Second, it is a short walk on a boardwalk to the beach. In one sense “Marriott Surf Walk” is an apt description. Several other building provide serene Marshland and Atlantic Ocean views. Given nearly 60 years of Atlantic and Pacific coast travel, I require an ocean front property, and I am willing to pay the premium cost for the view. Many of the Marriott Surf Watch building are “garden view.” These garden views provide a replica view of many tidewater areas, but fall short in terms of providing the clientele a balcony to enjoy a nice wine and sushi Jan/Feb, 2011 and a vision of the Atlantic Ocean. In my view, one of the essential aesthetics of Marriott’s Surf Watch is the preservation of the ecological wetlands and creek, indigenous grasses, scrub foliage, conifers, palm, and other flora and fauna that are a prelude to the natural grandeur of the ocean. The seawater marsh that is integral to Marriott’s Surf Watch is a vibrant ecosystem consisting of a creek and rising tides that provide a congenial stroll to the beach as well as provide an irenic 50-70 yards of contrasting beauty to the sand dunes, beach, and the Atlantic Ocean. Outlet malls, shopping centers, and novelty shops, convenience stores, art galleries, and grocery markets are omnipresent. Some impulsive drivers are prone to slow, stop, or turn without signals or warnings. Beware of the geriatric driver. Nearby Bluffton, Beauford, Savannah, and Charleston offer historical, shopping, theater, restaurants, and art galleries. It is always difficult to recommend Hilton Head restaurants because owners, management, chefs are variables that may change with the season. At the risk of recommending two restaurants, we have consistently been pleased with the water views and cuisine of Charley’s Crab and the Ocean Grille. Hilton Head offers 300 plus restaurants from national fast food chains to mom and pop restaurants to fine dining. Our recommendation is to confer with the Marriott concierge with a specific request. We are careful to avoid the tourist traps, those places that refuse reservations, and the “discount” restaurants. Dining out requires some research and effort, and this experience will enhance the visit to Hilton Head. The several excellent Marriott timeshares will ensure many years of continued visits to Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head is not the destination for the Disney crowd. The visitor who enjoys the natural beauty will be well rewarded. www.tstoday.com for back issues, message board, Special Reports and much more TimeSharing Today Page 13 Guadalajara Vacation By John Beyer My wife Jeannie and I began our trip a few weeks earlier in Nuevo Vallarta before going to Guadalajara, where we own about 15 weeks of timeshares and make 2 to 3 trips a year. It started some 15 years earlier when my wife fell in love with Nuevo Vallarta and we purchased a timeshare as a result of an II trade. This trip started with an II trade to Playa Del Sol Grand and a week at our fractional Playa Royal. We checked out at the end of our week in Nuevo Vallarta and boarded an ETN bus to Guadalajara for a very pleasant 5-hour ride. ETN has spacious seats, with recliner and foot rests which make into a lounge type arrangement. When you board the bus, they give you a little goodie bag with water, chips and cookies; however, I suggest you also take along something to snack or eat. The trip passes through Tepic, Compostella, and other small towns along the way. There is lots of scenery to view, or a nap is always welcome. There are two stops in Guadalajara, so it can be helpful to know which one you would like to use We chose the second, which is in Guadalajara Central, and then took a 40 minute cab ride to our hotel, Guadalajara Plaza. This was an RCI exchange. I used my Wyndham weeks for the exchange, which was made up of 28,000 Wyndham points or a blue week studio. We had a one-bedroom suite with a fridge and micro wave. The Hotel is a boutique type with a very modern front and tower, along with a courtyard pool surrounded by a two story hacienda style building where our suite was located. They offer free wireless internet in-room, which for me is great as I work on most trips to maintain my business which is now very internet based. The check in was easy; the concierge, bellman, and front desk people are all working to make your stay a good one. On our first day, we took the city tour, which has three separate routes connected by a station in Central Guadalajara. They offer six languages and you can get off and on at different locations along the way. In Central Guadalajara, using a map of the sites, we took a quick tour while waiting for the bus to Tlaquepaque, which is where there are a lot of art galleries and other stores. It is a noted area and hosts the Pottery Show which brings together artisans from all over Mexico to compete and show their ceramic pieces. We had lunch in a restaurant that had a central courtyard with shops surrounding it. There are many choices in restaurants Jan/Feb, 2011 along with the shops. The stores there had some excellent art of many different types, from leather and clothing to paintings, pottery and sculpture. The next day, we arranged for tours on Tuesday and Wednesday with the concierge, and then grabbed the city tour bus to head back to see the churches and the central Guadalajara Marketplace. Arriving in the central area again, we walked around, went through the city administration building and headed off to the market. There are many buildings dating back into the 1500s and 1600s which are worth touring, including the administration building, the museum of Guadalajara and others. We took a path which led us to a large, very long outdoor area lined with buildings on both sides. One of the large buildings houses the Joyera (jewelry) Market; we later went back and purchased some jewelry for my staff and granddaughters. At the end of this long mall, we went down a street and shortly realized we weren’t headed towards the Market, so we hailed a cab which took us back around to the Market, which just happened to be across the street from the Jewelry Mart, part of the excitement of discovery. The Central Market covers a few square blocks and is very large, with hundreds of stalls and lots of shoppers. There is everything from clothing, shoes, electronics and other goods, to meat, fish, chicken and vegetable stalls along with prepared foods. It’s truly enjoyable to get caught up in the sights and smells, and observing all the little things taking place. We had lunch in a place which proved to be very good. We ordered vegetable soup and fish filet for less than 100 pesos, along www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Special Reports and much more TimeSharing Today with diet cokes. One of the most notable things about the meat stalls is that almost every edible part of the animal is there and you can be very adventuresome. After the Market, we took another bus on the third route offered, to Zapopan, where there is a church for a famous Madonna made out of corn. The Madonna was made by the local Indians and is revered in the area. During the spring and summer, it travels to other areas and is kept in the main church downtown and comes back in the fall. We had 2 ½ hours between buses with not a lot to do other than the church and a small market across from the church. In the market though, we enjoyed watching them put together tacos, somewhat like watching a pizza being tossed, and I took a video to upload to Facebook as it was so much fun. The large outdoor square in front of the church has a Greek restaurant, so we decided to wait there for the bus while enjoying Ouzo, Greek Coffee, and Baklava in Mexico. On Tuesday, we took our first tour to the town of Tequila and the Jose Cuervo Tequila factory. The state of Jalisco is Page 14 the home of Tequila and only producers in this area (there are over 100) can use that name on their product. At the beginning of the tour, they also stop in Zapopan, where we did the Huichol Museum next to the church. The Huichols are an indigenous Indian group in the area and you find their colorful art all over, as it is quite an industry. They are most famous for bead work which is applied to clay pottery, animals and other media. As we continued out into the countryside, we headed down into a valley with fields of Blue Agave, which is the plant from which tequila comes. It takes 8 to 10 years before a harvest from these plants, so there is quite an investment in time before the fruits of the farmer’s labor produces a sale to the distillers. There are many different types of tequila, starting with white or clear Tequila, which only ferments in stainless steel for 15 days, to tequila which is aged from a year or more depending on what the distiller wants to produce.. Much like wine, you can find tequila from a few hundred pesos up to a few thousand. Upon arriving at the plant, we saw a Jan/Feb, 2011 short movie on the history of the family and tequila making, toured the plant and tasted the various kinds of tequila. We had an opportunity in their stores to purchase some tequila and other items to take home. They also make syrup which is Kosher. from the cooked root of the Blue Agave Across from the factory was a restaurant which was recommend by our guide and where we ate lunch before boarding the bus for the return back. On Wednesday, we were off on a tour to Lake Chapala, the largest lake in Mexico, which is home to 7,000 Americans and Canadians. The lake is not deep but covers an area that takes about 4 hours to drive around, with many towns surrounding its shores. While it was a very nice tour, it was not the most notable or exciting. We spent an hour in the town of Lake Chapala and then went on to Chula Vista, where most of the Americans are, with beautiful homes and many shops with lots of nice things to buy at higher prices. We spent an hour there before going to a hotel on the water with a restaurant on an outdoor patio looking out over the lake. The food was excellent, with an international flavor. We had Indian Curried Chicken Salad. Our last day, we ventured out on a public bus to the town of Tonala where there is a large outdoor crafts and art market each Sunday and Thursday. The ride took about an hour from our hotel. The market covers blocks of stalls with many of the local crafts and manufactured goods, glassware, ceramics, flowers, paintings, furniture, clothes and, of course, tee shirts and food stalls. It’s the kind of place I enjoy, and if only I had a truck to cart some things home, instead of a flight with a one bag limit. After a couple of hours of window shopping, we headed back to Central Guadalajara for lunch at Sandy’s, which is a on the second floor with a veranda overlooking the square. They have a little buffet with a salad bar, soups, tacos, meat, chicken, rice and beans and some deserts. Once we finished lunch, we toured the Museum which contained a lot of local artifacts and art from Indian, early Spanish and Mexican history. Guadalajara has 7 million people and is a bustling city and, while it’s a little like most other large cities, there is a quaint charm to its many areas and well worth the time to visit. www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 16 Ask Dave M David McClintock has been a regular contributor to the message board at www.tstoday.com for many years. We are pleased to publish some of his responses to questions posted during the past year. Posted by kspar Dave: We recently negotiated and purchased a Marriott Aruba Ocean Club through GMAC Realty in Florida. The deal we made was the purchase price plus $400 closing fees. No other fees were due and owing according to the contract and the realty company, which we have in writing. We knew through research that the Ocean Club had a special two year assessment and was told that all was paid. Our first usage is 2011. Shortly after closing on March 18, we received an invoice from Marriott indicating we were in arrears on the assessment and they were now billing us for additional penalties and interest. We contacted both the realty company and title closer and got the fees reversed back to the original owners when they acknowledged that since we didn’t have possession at the time the assessment was due, it was not our responsibility. Three months later, the original owners have failed to pay the last portion of the assessment and now Marriott has re-billed us with additional fees and penalties along with the assessment. So far everybody has just washed their hands of this. Marriott’s position is “Let the Buyer Beware.” GMAC has said they’ve tried to get the sellers to pay but they haven’t, and now it’s our problem. There’s no title insurance because this was a Certificate and not a deeded property. Who was supposed to be watching out for us? I thought we would be protected since we purchased through a reputable agency. How did this get by Marriott in the Jan/Feb, 2011 sign-off papers and how did the original owners get to use their property in 2010 (which they did) without having paid their assessment in full? Do we have any recourse? I would appreciate and advice and help to get this resolved without our having to pay this unfair invoice. Posted by Dave M kspar - It’s not clear to me whether GMAC or another entity acted as the closing company. However, GMAC, the seller’s agent represented to you that all fees were paid. The closing company should have obtained “estoppel” information from Marriott, which would have included written confirmation as to what fees, if any, were unpaid. Thus, I believe you should go back to GMAC (or the closing company) and hold them responsible. Whether it’s worth pursuing this if they stonewall you is something only you can decide. However, if you do decide to take legal action, be sure to include the former owner in your complaint. If you buy another timeshare, be sure to get that information from the resort before you close on the purchase. Posted by Roland What are your views of the new Marriott’s Point Program ? Posted by Dave M Roland - I believe most current Marriott owners would do well to skip joining the new Marriott points program. Without joining, you can still do everything with your week(s) that you could before the new program was introduced - use it, rent it, exchange it through II or (if you purchased from Marriott) exchange the use for Marriott Rewards points. There are a few situations where signing up might be worthwhile. If you own a resale week purchased before 6/20/10 and want to be able to exchange the use for Marriott Rewards points, consider joining. If you can travel mid-week and off-season, the new program allows you to elect points for a given year and reserve multiple short stays instead of using your week for a single vacation. Depending on how many weeks you own and what current fees you pay (lockoff, exchange fees, II membership fees, trading for Marriott Rewards points, etc.), your fees might go down by joining points. There is no single best answer. However, Marriott expects that only www.tstoday.com for back issues, message board, Special Reports and much more TimeSharing Today about 20%-25% of current owners will join. That statement should be enough to make you think carefully before joining. Posted by debbrilacy I want to put up for rent one of our unused weeks, but am not sure how it’s done. I thought I would reserve an exchange in Florida during Presidents Week. After I confirm it, do I need other documentation to rent it out, and how to I determine a fair price? Posted by Dave M debrilacy - If you plan to get an exchange week through RCI or II, you would be well advised not to try to rent it. Both RCI and II have provisions in their legal Terms and Conditions that prohibit the rentals of exchanged weeks. If you get caught, you risk a suspension of your account and loss of any deposited weeks and confirmed exchanges. Worse, imagine the legal predicament you would be in if you successfully rent the week and your renter shows up at the resort to check in, only to be told that the reservation has been canceled due to a violation of the exchange company’s rules! Page 17 If you want to rent your own week at your home resort, check TSToday, Redweek and other online sites for what people are asking for rentals comparable to your week. Set your asking price at or below the lowest price you can find. Potential renters will seek the lowest price they can find. Also check with your resort to see if they have a program for renting your week for you. Posted by debbrilacy My exchange would be used by friends/coworkers. In that case, and if I get the guest certificate from RCI, would I still be in violation? I don’t want to risk suspension, but hate to see my deposited week go to waste. Posted by Dave M I know that many people do rent their exchanges and don’t get caught. However, note that if you rent it - to anyone - you are in violation. The RCI Terms and Conditions language, which RCI interprets as ANY rental: “The RCI Weeks Exchange Program, including without limitation, Confirmations, Guest Certificates, Vacation Time and Alternative Inventory, may not be used by a Guest Jan/Feb, 2011 or a Member for commercial purposes, including auction, rental or sale. Such use is grounds for immediate termination of Member’s membership and cancellation of any Confirmed Exchange(s).” Posted by hotshot Does anyone know anything about a company out of Miami, Interval Relief LLC, web site - timesharerelief.com? It offers to take timeshares off owner’s hands with no cost. No other information regarding compensation for the timeshares themselves. Posted by Dave M hotshot - Timeshare Relief has been around for a long time. Unless they have changed their program recently, they actually charge a hefty fee ($3,000+ at last check) to take ownership of your timeshare from you. Before deciding to pay such a fee to rid yourself of an unwanted timeshare, please carefully read my three-part post of 7/18/2010. There are numerous options that should be considered before dealing with Timeshare Relief, assuming they still charge a big fee. You have a CHOICE in Exchange Companies • • • • • • No mandatory membership fees! No-cost search first! Online exchange option 24/7! Low exchange fees! #1 in customer service, since 1973! The most popular resort destinations... we’ve expanded your options! FREE BONUS WEEK! * Over 35 years of vacation services *Mention code: 1009TSTODAY. Full unit must be deposited by 1-5-2011 and at least 120 days prior to arrival date. Not all weeks are eligible. Bonus week is subject to a $169 service fee and valid for reservations made within 45 days of travel. Offer based on availability and subject to change without notice. 800-365-7617 www.tradingplaces.com exchange@tradingplaces.com www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 18 TSToday Anywhere The wife of Thomas Gramesof Palos Heights, IL shows off her TimeSharing Today while enjoying the pool during an exchange to French Lick Springs Villas in French Lick, IN. Millie and Ernie Sadowsky enjoy TimeSharing Today at the Kona Coast Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. Richard Raymond of Old Bridge, NJ shows off his magazine at Club Bali Hai in Moorea, Tahiti. Jan/Feb, 2011 Francine Lynn of Boca Raton, FL enjoys her magazine before dining with her husband Arnie at Papiamente while on an exchange to Aruba. Bob Battistone reads his TimeSharing Today while waiting for the Giant Pumpkin during a week’s exchange at the Harbortown Point Marina Resort in Ventura, CA. Fred and Sharon Altman of Perkin, IL share their TimeSharing Today magazine while on an exchange in Northern Ireland. www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 19 Jan/Feb, 2011 Ann Gillet relaxes with TimeSharing Today in Williamsburg, VA while vacationing at the Wyndham Kingsgate Resort. Mike Hanna of Massapequa, NY displays his magazine on the beach at Gurney’s Inn in Montauk, NY, at the eastern end of Long Island. Bill and Mary Camp of Murrells Inlet, SC read teir magazine during a stay at Horizons by Marriott in Orlando, FL. $275 Carmella Briguccia of Dix Hills, NY reads her TimeSharing Today at Club Marival. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Timeshare Closings Experience. Quality. Service. Providing Professional Timeshare Closing Services Since 1996 JRA Services, Inc. www.TimeshareResaleClosings.com (954) 718-7076 www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 20 Spotlight on Scams Scammers Hit Victims Twice In a brazen fraud, the Florida attorney general says, two men paid crooked companies that had ripped people off in timeshare frauds for a “hit list” of their victims, then victimized them again by charging upfront fees of $1,500 apiece to “recover” their money - and claimed to be working with the Florida attorney general while they did it. Attorney General Bill McCollum sued Kevin Bates and Anthony Passaro, managers, respectively, of Inbound Marketing Advisors and Fortune Property Management & Investments. Their companies operate under other names too, including American Recovery Task Force and National Recovery Task Force, the attorney general claims in Palm Beach County Court. Bates operated Inbound Marketing out of Boca Raton; Passaro operated Fortune out of Delray Beach. McCollum claims the men bought a “hit list” of potential victims - sometimes from the shady timeshare companies that ripped them off in the first place - and then offered to get the suckers’ money back in a “recovery” program. McCollum says that in making their telemarketing calls, the defendants claimed to be affiliated with the state attorney general’s office. They claimed that the attorney general’s office had given them the victims’ names to help them get refunds from the fraudulent timeshare resale companies, according to the complaint. But victims who fell for it were burned twice: “The fraud targets who were initially scammed when shady timeshare marketing companies tricked them into handing over thousands of dollars for timeshare marketing services that ultimately were not performed, became victimized a second time, at the hands of the defendants,” the complaint states. “Many of these companies took millions of dollars from consumers through deceitful and unfair business transactions wherein these resale companies untruthfully promised consumers that they would actively advertise and guarantee the resale of the consumers’ timeshare. Most of these activities took place from 2007 to present.” McCollum seeks injunctions, restitution and civil penalties of $10,000 to $15,000 for each violation, and the immediate dissolution of both defendant companies. Jan/Feb, 2011 Florida Men Charged in Illinois On July 21, 2010, a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Illinois returned an Indictment against Darnell Disrow, age 38, and Michael Lentine, age 32, both of Boynton Beach, Florida; and Michael Starace, age 42, of Lantana, Florida. Disroe, Lentine, and Starace were each charged with conspiracy to commit certain offenses against the United States and mail fraud. In addition, Disroe and Lentine each face four counts of mail fraud and Starace faces a single count of mail fraud. Each count carries a penalty of up to 25 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00, or both, and a term of supervised release of up to five years on each count. The indictment alleges that the three operated under the name Real Timeshare Marketing and conducted a telemarketing timeshare resale scheme targeting timeshare owners throughout the United States and Canada. The indictment alleges that Real Timeshare Marketing falsely represented that it had found buyers for the consumers’ timeshare interests and solicited fees of up to several thousand dollars from each consumer in purported pre-paid closing costs and related expenses. The indictment alleges that the purported sales did not occur, closings were not scheduled as was often represented, and, in fact, Real Timeshare Marketing did not successfully sell any consumer’s timeshare interest. It is further alleged that Real Timeshare Marketing devoted essentially no resources to marketing their clients’ timeshare interest and simply pocketed the purported closing costs. In just a five month period between roughly December 1, 2009, when telemarketing sales commenced, and April 28, 2010, when the scheme was interrupted by the United States Postal Inspection Service, it is alleged that Real Timeshare Marketing victimized approximately 615 consumers in forty-six states and six provinces in Canada of over $1.3 million dollars. All three defendants have pleaded guilty and await sentencing early next year. The company’s website is still up. www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Resale Value Tracker and much more TimeSharing Today Look Closely to Avoid Scams The Consumer Fraud Task Force of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that complaints involving timeshare resale scams have tripled in the last two years. Because cases of timeshare fraud have become so widespread, they are stretching the ability of law enforcement, regulators and consumer groups to keep up. According to the Task Force, most cases involve businesses that charge timeshare owners up-front fees, promising that they can find buyers for their timeshares. Owners desperate to get out of long-term agreements often pay thousands of dollars and end up with nothing. The Task Force is urging consumers to be extremely cautious when dealing with any company that says it either already has sold or can sell their timeshares. Many victims have told law enforcement officials and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) that they trusted the companies to help them, convinced in part by smooth sales representatives, official-looking contracts and impressive websites. Recently, federal and state investigators have been looking into timeshare recovery companies that claim to be able to help recoup fees paid to questionable timeshare sales businesses. Here are some tips from the Task Force and others for consumers trying to sell their timeshares: w If you want to sell your deeded timeshare, and a company approaches you offering to resell your timeshare, go into skeptic mode. Page 21 w Don’t agree to anything on the phone or online until you’ve had a chance to check out the reseller. w Make sure you deal with a company with a legitimate physical address before entering into any agreement. If the company provides an address, confirm that the business is, in fact, located at that site. w Beware of a firm that asks for fees or taxes before your timeshare is sold. w Ask for references and contact them to make sure they were satisfied with the company’s work. w Check a company’s Reliability Report with the BBB at www.bbb.org or by calling 314-645-3300. In addition to the Better Business Bureau, contact the state Attorney General (www.naag.org), and local consumer protection agencies (www.consumeraction.gov) in the state where the reseller is located. Ask if any complaints are on file. w Ask how long a company has been in business. There may be limited information on companies that have operated for only a brief time. w Ask the salesperson for all information in writing. w Ask if the reseller’s agents are licensed to sell real estate where your timeshare is located. If so, verify it with the state Real Estate Commission. Deal only with licensed real estate brokers and agents, and ask for references from satisfied clients. Many licensed brokers advertise in TimeSharing Today. w Ask how the reseller will advertise and promote the timeshare unit. Will you get progress reports? How often? w Ask about fees and timing. It’s preferable to do business with a reseller that takes its fee after the timeshare is sold. If you must pay a fee in advance, ask about refunds. Get refund policies and promises in writing. w Don’t assume you’ll recoup your purchase price for your timeshare, especially if you purchased from the developer and the location is less than well-known. w Many telephone solicitors will claim they have a buyer at a very high price. If you want an idea of the value of your timeshare, look in the TimeSharing Today classified ads to see what sellers of similar weeks are asking, or check with a licensed timeshare resale broker who advertises in TimeSharing Today www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more Jan/Feb, 2011 TimeSharing Today Page 22 ® RESORT REPORT CARDS Ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. Jan/Feb, 2011 Report Card ratings for each resort are averages based on a significant number of reports received from readers. CARLSBAD BEACH INN RESORT Carlsbad, CA 8.7 SHERATON VISTANA VILLAGES Orlando, FL 8.6 Amenities and activities at resort: Pools, hot tub, concierge, exercise room, library, daily activities, crafts, children’s games & sports, playground, bike rentals, BBQ’s, welcome party, sightseeing tours, Wi-Fi in lobby area. Amenities and activities at resort: Pools, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, activities center, tennis, children’s programs, DVD rentals, playground, BBQ grills, cocktail lounge. Amenities and activities nearby: Beach, restaurants, shopping, San Diego Zoo, Coronado, Legoland, hiking, golf, outlet mall, water sports, fishing, museums, theme parks. Unit: Furnishings: 8.3 Cleanliness: 9.0 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 8.5 Maintenance: 8.7 Construction quality: 8.6 Amenities and activities: At resort: 8.7 Nearby: 8.8 Suitable for: Young children: 7.8 Pre-teens: 8.1 Seniors: 8.9 Teenagers: 8.5 Handicapped: 7.3 Resort: Restaurant facilities: 8.5 Convenience store: 7.5 Grounds and maintenance: 9.1 Security: 8.7 Staff: 9.0 General hospitality: 9.1 Exchange affiliation: RCI Amenities and activities nearby: Disneyworld, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Wet n’ Wild, restaurants, shopping, theaters, golf. Unit: Furnishings: 8.7 Cleanliness: 9.1 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 8.4 Maintenance: 8.3 Construction quality: 8.8 Amenities and activities: At resort: 8.6 Nearby: 9.6 Suitable for: Young children: 8.9 Pre-teens: 8.4 Seniors: 8.7 Teenagers: 8.9 Handicapped: 8.2 Resort: Restaurant facilities: 8.0 Convenience store: 7.8 Grounds and maintenance: 9.3 Security: 8.8 Staff: 8.3 General hospitality: 8.3 Exchange affiliation: RCI, II Comments: Family oriented location with beautiful grounds. Much to do at resort and Carlsbad. Small kitchen but well stocked; small dining area. Fee for parking. Comments: Excellent location but need a car to take advantage of area. Well maintained resort with beautiful spacious grounds and pool area. Some units are newer, but older buildings are closer to main pool and bar/restaurant. THE SUITES AT POLO TOWERS Las Vegas, NV 7.2 MARRIOTT’S CYPRESS HARBOUR Orlando, FL 9.0 Amenities and activities at resort: Rooftop Pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, playground, cabanas, exercise room, Wi-Fi, business center, BBQ grills, concierge, shuttle to mall. Amenities and activities at resort: Three pools, hot tubs, poolside bar, lake, fishing, boat rentals, fitness center, game room, bicycles, nature trail, activities, mini-golf, tennis, playground, basketball, volleyball, clubhouse, BBQ grills. Amenities and activities nearby: Casinos, shows, tours, restaurants, public transportation, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, nightclubs, golf, Marketplace, Red Rock Canyon. Unit: Furnishings: 7.1 Cleanliness: 9.5 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 6.8 Maintenance: 8.3 Construction quality: 8.8 Amenities and activities: At resort: 6.7 Nearby: 9.9 Suitable for: Young children: 4.1 Pre-teens: 4.6 Seniors: 7.0 Teenagers: 4.6 Handicapped: 6.3 Resort: Restaurant facilities: NA Convenience store: 7.4 Grounds and maintenance: 7.4 Security: 9.0 Staff: 7.4 General hospitality: 7.0 Exchange affiliation: II Comments: Excellent location on the Vegas Strip, Walking distance to casinos One-bedroom units are small. Staff is wonderful, daily maid service. No activities at resort, no shuttle to casinos. Amenities and activities nearby: Disneyworld, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, NASA Cape Kennedy, Daytona Speedway, boating, fishing, golf, shopping, theatres. Unit: Furnishings: 9.1 Cleanliness: 9.2 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 8.8 Maintenance: 9.0 Construction quality: 9.0 Amenities and activities: At resort: 9.6 Nearby: 10.0 Suitable for: Young children: 9.3 Pre-teens: 9.3 Seniors: 8.9 Teenagers: 9.0 Handicapped: 9.1 Resort: Restaurant facilities: 7.6 Convenience store: 8.6 Grounds and maintenance: 9.3 Security: 9.4 Staff: 9.4 General hospitality: 9.3 Exchange affiliation: II Comments: Beautiful landscaping, Nicely appointed rooms with screened balconies or lanai facing golf or lake. Great location, but car is needed. Wi-Fi in unit, Friendly staff. TimeSharing Today Page 23 ® RESORT REPORT CARDS Ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. Jan/Feb, 2011 Report Card ratings for each resort are averages based on a significant number of reports received from readers. DOLPHINS COVE RESORT Anaheim, CA 7.8 THE COVE AT YARMOUTH Yarmouth, MA 8.3 Amenities and activities at resort: Pool, spa, fitness room, wine/cheese reception, free Wi-Fi, activities, game room, putting green, children’s pool and play area, crafts for all ages, cookouts, video rentals, continental breakfast. Amenities and activities at resort: Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, fitness center, recreation center, organized activities, tennis, racquetball, playground, crafts. Amenities and activities nearby: Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, restaurants, museums, Los Angeles area, beach, golf, tennis, shopping, tours available to San Diego. Unit: Furnishings: 7.3 Cleanliness: 8.2 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 7.8 Maintenance: 8.3 Construction quality: 7.1 Amenities and activities: At resort: 7.7 Nearby: 9.6 Suitable for: Young children: 8.9 Pre-teens: 8.7 Seniors: 8.3 Teenagers: 8.7 Handicapped: 7.0 Resort: Restaurant facilities: NA Convenience store: NA Grounds and maintenance: 8.4 Security: 8.9 Staff: 8.7 General hospitality: 8.9 Exchange affiliation: RCI Amenities and activities nearby: Cape Cod, beach, whale watching, biking, museums, golf, fishing, cruises, boating, shopping, antiques, dining, Boston one hour away. Unit: Furnishings: 8.0 Cleanliness: 9.0 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 6.3 Maintenance: 8.0 Construction quality: 7.6 Amenities and activities: At resort: 8.0 Nearby: 8.5 Suitable for: Young children: 8.4 Pre-teens: 8.3 Seniors: 7.4 Teenagers: 8.1 Handicapped: 6.5 Resort: Restaurant facilities: 7.7 Convenience store: NA Grounds and maintenance: 8.6 Security: 9.2 Staff: 8.8 General hospitality: 8.8 Exchange affiliation: RCI, II Comments: Excellent staff. Older well maintained resort one mile from Disneyland. Quiet and relaxing but area is very busy, No elevators. Comments: Resort is small with good location for sightseeing, restaurants, museums. Units only have microwave, coffee pot, and small refrigerators. Friendly staff. Three story buildings with no elevators. SCOTTSDALE CAMELBACK RESORT Scottsdale, AZ 8.5 WYNDHAM RESORT AT FAIRFIELD HARBOUR New Bern, NC 8.4 Amenities and activities at resort: Pool, poolside bar/grill, indoor/outdoor hot tubs, welcome breakfast, rec center with daily activities, mini-golf, walking trail, children’s activities, tennis, racquetball, BBQ grills, car rentals. Amenities and activities at resort: Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, recreation center, tennis, exercise room, mini-golf, children’s playground and activities, lake, marina with boat slips, fishing, golf, bike rentals. Amenities and activities nearby: Golf, shopping, desert tours, museums, art galleries, hot-air ballooning, hiking, horsebackriding, Old Town Scottsdale, Sedona. Amenities and activities nearby: Boating, historic sites, restaurants, Beaufort, shopping, low country, museums, aquarium, golfing, 30 miles to ocean. Unit: Furnishings: 8.8 Cleanliness: 8.9 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 8.9 Maintenance: 8.6 Construction quality: 8.6 Amenities and activities: At resort: 8.5 Nearby: 8.7 Suitable for: Young children: 8.2 Pre-teens: 7.9 Seniors: 9.1 Teenagers: 7.8 Handicapped: 7.7 Resort: Restaurant facilities: 8.1 Convenience store: NA Grounds and maintenance: 9.1 Security: 8.1 Staff: 8.5 General hospitality: 9.0 Exchange affiliation: RCI, II Unit: Furnishings: 8.1 Cleanliness: 9.1 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 9.4 Maintenance: 8.6 Construction quality: 8.3 Amenities and activities: At resort: 8.4 Nearby: 8.1 Suitable for: Young children: 6.1 Pre-teens: 6.4 Seniors: 8.7 Teenagers: 6.6 Handicapped: 5.0 Resort: Restaurant facilities: NA Convenience store: NA Grounds and maintenance: 8.7 Security: 7.3 Staff: 9.1 General hospitality: 9.1 Exchange affiliation: RCI Comments: Well maintained resort with private balconies. Nice size units with washer/dryer, some with mountain views. Pleasant staff. Rear units are quieter. No elevators. Comments: Large resort with washer/dryer in unit; older units showing wear. Units have two levels, covered parking. Quiet area. A car is necessary. TimeSharing Today Page 24 Jan/Feb, 2011 Hilton Head’s Best Kept Secret By Emmett K. Hammond, Crestview Hills, KY The Island Club Resort is a 25-acre private oceanfront resort, centrally located in Port Royal Plantation. It includes a beautiful freshwater lagoon and 24-hour gated security. In reality, the Island Club is the jewel of the large timeshare industry on Hilton Head Island. However, since the Island Club does not advertise, it is referred to as “Hilton Head’s best kept secret.” There are no 90-minute sales presentations and free gifts to attract buyers. In addition to 102 luxury timeshare condo units, there are numerous year around residents, who provide a stable community environment. There are two distinct timeshare ownership opportunities in the Island Club. 1. Seawatch is a Gold Crown interconnected 3-building (No. 7-8-9) 68-condo complex that fronts the Atlantic Ocean. Buildings 7 and 9 each contain 24 two-bedroom/two-bath luxury condos. Building 8 is direct oceanfront and contains 10 two-bedroom/two-bath and 10 three-bedroom/three-bath luxury condos. 2. Ocean View is a Silver Crown 34-condo building (No. 10) that fronts the lagoon and faces the 3-tier swimming pool complex. It contains one-bedroom/ one-bath and two-bedroom/two-bath luxury condo units and is located 150 yards from the beach. All of the Seawatch and Ocean View buildings contain elevators and stairs. The Island Club includes an amazing cohort of on-site amenities which are far superior to every other timeshare ownership program on Hilton Head Island! This strong statement is supported by my list of the “Top 10” Island Club amenities. 1. oceanfront 25-acre luxury resort with 24-hour gated security 2. located at Folly Beach, which is often considered the best beach on Hilton Head Island 3. includes a large freshwater lagoon stocked with fish (free fishing) 4. beautiful landscaped grounds include a children’s playground, new gas grills, picnic areas and benches 5. nine tennis courts (7 clay; 2 hard); free tennis; group lessons and individual instruction available 6. three-tier modern large outdoor swimming pool complex includes a very nice children’s pool, heated adult pool, tanning pool and a hot tub pool; all open until 10 PM 7. racquetball and basketball courts 8. health center includes treadmills, weights, exercise equipment, sauna, hot tub, and tennis shop 9. multiple walkway ramps to the beach, including one with no steps and a sand carpet which allows bicycles, baby strollers, wheel chairs, wagons, etc., easy direct beach access 10. seasonal organized children’s crafts and educational programs All Island Club condos are well designed and equipped luxury condos. Seawatch condos include a king bed in the master bedroom and two twin beds in the guest bedroom. Ocean View condos include a queen bed in the master bedroom and two twin beds in the guest bedroom. All Seawatch and Ocean View units, including one-bedroom/one-bath, contain: 1. full kitchen with modern appliances, including a microwave oven and dishwasher 2. washer and dryer, with iron and ironing board 3. combined dining room/living room with queen sleeper sofa (roll away beds available) www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Resale Value Tracker and much more TimeSharing Today 4. TVs in living room (with DVD/ CD/radio) and each bedroom 5. free Ethernet internet access 6. private patio or balcony with modern new chairs and small tables 7. modern digital control AC and heating system The administration and management of the Island Club timeshare program is truly exceptional. 1. SPM Resorts Inc. manages both Seawatch and Ocean View and maintains on-site full time General and Assistant General Managers. SPM is dedicated to serving the timeshare owners. 2. Both Seawatch and Ocean View have independent 5-member Boards of Administrators (BOAs ) who are uncompensated owners elected to 3-year terms by their fellow owners. Both Seawatch and Ocean View BOAs publish periodic newsletters which include comprehensive financial statements. 3. Palmetto Marketing coordinates the purchasing, sales and rentals of the Island Club timeshare condos. They maintain a full time In-House Sales Director (Erin, 843-785-2031), who is dedicated to assisting you, with absolutely no pressure, Page 25 in the buying and selling of the Seawatch and Ocean View timeshares. The following seven “been there, done that” tips, have been learned from my mistakes and positive experiences during over 15 years of timesharing, including ownership in “floating” and “points” programs. These tips might be of special interest to people who are interested in purchasing a good value family vacation timeshare but desire to avoid making common mistakes relative to (1) not buying into the most appropriate resort for their family, and (2) paying an exorbitant price resulting from a high pressure sales presentation. 1. “Fixed” Weeks: All Island Club timeshare condos are “fixed” weeks in a specific condo unit. I have found “fixed” weeks in the same condo every year to be far superior to “floating” weeks because you know exactly (six years in advance) when you will vacation and what condo unit you will occupy. Another outstanding benefit of “fixed” weeks is that all owners have “fixed” weeks. Thus, every year you look forward to seeing the same condo neighbors, friends, children’s friends, tennis buddies, etc. Jan/Feb, 2011 2. Deeded Weeks: All Island Club timeshares are individually deeded weeks which have value and can be readily sold. Island Club ownership may be an exception to the general rule that you will experience a significant loss when you sell a timeshare. I have sold (via Erin, the In-House Sales Director) two Island Club condo units. a. I purchased Unit 9402, Week 26, (a peak demand week) on January 8, 2002, for $10,500. On August 21, 2006, Erin sold the unit for us for $13,500. b. I purchased Unit 8301, Week 4, (a direct oceanfront 3BR/3BA condo) on June 5, 2008, for $2,000. Nine months later on March 5, 2009, Erin sold the unit for us for $3,000. 3. “Fractional Share” Ownership: My wife and I love the Island Club and Hilton Head Island experience so much that we developed the Island Club into our vacation home. Essentially, we developed a unique “fractional share” ownership which we believe is significantly better than traditional “fractional share” ownership. The concern some “fractional share” owners have expressed is that the annual Leader in Timeshare Property Management @ If you are looking for a professional timeshare management company, SPM Resorts has over 30 years of experience understanding the needs of individual resorts, boards of directors and homeowners’ associations. We offer easy-to-read financial reports, excellent communication and strategic plans that turn distressed resorts into great vacation destinations. And, we do it all while offering hospitality equal to the best in the industry. For more information, please contact SPM Resorts at (843) 238-5000 or email Michael Schraibman at mschraibman@spmresorts.com. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. www.spmresorts.com www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today weeks assigned to them changes every year. Sometimes, they do not want or are unable to use some of the weeks assigned to them. In comparison, we own multiple specific condo units in specific weeks at the Island Club. We are not in the same condo unit each of our ownership weeks. However, we do know exactly which condo units we will occupy and the exact recurring weeks we will occupy those condo units every year. 4. RCI: During the past ten years, I have often utilized RCI to exchange into the Island Club, but I have never exchanged out of the Island Club . If you own at the Island Club, you will look forward to vacationing there, and if you cannot go, your family or friends probably will be delighted to occupy your unit. Thus, as I consolidated my timeshare ownership into the Island Club, I cancelled my RCI membership in 2008. 5. Bicycling: I do not own a bicycle at home. However, when I vacation at the Island Club, I always rent a bicycle (for approximately $20 per week). Bicycling on the beach at low tide is an incredible experience for all age groups. In addition, Hilton Head Island has an outstanding network of paved bicycle trails. 6. Tennis: If you, or anyone in your group, is a tennis player, the Island Club is where you want to be. The nine courts and tennis program, under the leadership of the head pro (Jim), are possibly the best of the numerous tennis facilities and programs on Hilton Head Island. The tennis courts are exceptionally well maintained and each court has a cold water fountain. Each Monday, there is a free “get acquainted mixer” at 8:00 AM and a free pro doubles match at 5:30 PM. Group and individual tennis lessons are available. 7. Children: While the Island Club consistently provides an outstanding vacation experience for the entire family, it is a special vacation delight for children. They instantly love the Island Club, the beach, and all the wonderful fun activities. All year long, they will talk about the Island Club and eagerly anticipate returning next year. With complete confidence, I believe that timeshare ownership at the Island Club is (1) the best family vacation value, (2) the best purchase cost value, and (3) the best resale value timeshare ownership Page 26 program on Hilton Head Island, and possibly in America! Consider the following data relative to the fact that a “Red Week” standard two-bedroom/two-bath timeshare ownership at heavily marketed timeshare resorts on Hilton Head Island often sell in the $20,000- $27,000+ range. 1. Seawatch: a. Purchase: You can buy a twobedroom/two-bath (sleeps 6) “winter getaway” White Week for $1,500, or a Red Week for $1,800. You can buy a three-bedroom/three-bath (sleeps 8) direct oceanfront White Week for $3,000. Obviously, prices are higher for weeks in the high demand (e.g., summer) timeshare seasons. However, on January 30, 2009, I did buy Ocean View unit 10-201 onebedroom/one-bath (sleeps 4) Week 27 (usually July 4th week and possibly the highest demand week of the year on Hilton Head Island) for $2,500. Please understand that “winter getaway” weeks are a great time to vacation in Hilton Head Island. You can ride bicycles, play tennis, etc. I do not recommend swimming, but the outdoor hot tub is very nice. The weather is usually very good and some flowers are always blooming. Compared to summer, there are relatively few tourists. It is a great time to go to your favorite restaurants, and some offer selected reduced “off season” prices. (We own two “winter getaway” weeks. The only time I see my sister each year is during Week 49, in early December, which is her favorite time to vacation with us on Hilton Head Island.) b. Total Maintenance Fees (includes housekeeping fees) for Seawatch units increased 3.7% in 2010. This was the first increase in two years! Thus, 2010 total annual maintenance fees are $660 for the 2BR/2BA units and $838 for the Jan/Feb, 2011 3BR/3BA direct oceanfront units. 2. Ocean View: a. Purchase: You can buy a one-bedroom/one-bath (sleeps 4) “winter getaway” White Week for $500, or a “Red Week” for $1,500. You can buy a two-bedroom/two-bath (sleeps 6) Red Week for $2,500. b. Total Maintenance Fees (includes housekeeping fees) for Ocean View for 2010 are $547 for the one-bedroom units and $582 for the two-bedroom units. (In 2009, there was a $10 decrease from the 2008 fees.) Depending on your family characteristics, specific desired resort amenities, preferred resort location, etc., there might be some timeshare ownership opportunities that are just as perfect for you and your family as the Island Club is for me and my family. I believe that you would be wise to consider The Island Club Resort as the “Gold (or Platinum) Standard” and utilize pertinent information in this report as a “value yardstick” when you evaluate timeshare vacation ownership at any resort. TRI WEST Home of the Timeshare BLUEBOOK© & Vacation Gallery 800-423-6377 triwest-timeshare.com www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Resale Value Tracker and much more TimeSharing Today Page 27 Jan/Feb, 2011 Russ on the Road By Russ Hiner, Hialeah, FL Harder Hall Lakeside Villas, Sebring, FL Harder Hall is the name of a close-by, once grand, hotel from the early days of Sebring, (now possibly being converted to a new use) and the name of the golf course that is across the road from this resort. Sebring Municipal Golf course is just a short distance away and there are nine other golf courses in the immediate area, so Golfers have a large variety available. Check-in was very fast and easy. We were a little early, but there was no problem. There is a DVD library with movies for rent, but no VHS library, even though, in our unit, the DVD player also had a VCR player. We were happy to see that, as we had brought many shows and movies that were recorded during the Winter. There is also a Lending Library with many books. The door to the unit had a regular key and no inside “night latch” other than turning the knob for the keyed lock and a chain-latch. The unit was reasonably large and had a mirrored wall (that I mistook for a hidden room for several hours) to make it look larger. An interesting feature was a folding room divider tucked away on one side, which would allow the sleep-sofa users to have complete privacy. Upon entering the unit, the HVAC system was behind the door on the left and the kitchen was immediately to the right. The refrigerator did not have an icemaker, but had 3 trays for do-it-yourself ice cubes. The kitchen was brightly lighted with four 40 watt fluorescent bulbs in the ceiling although all of that light was behind you when you were working at anything. The stove-hood light was better when left off. It was still a nice place to prepare food. There was a disposer and all of the regular appliances. There were enough pots and pans to prepare a multi-course meal easily. The dishes were heavy and modern, like Fiesta ware, but the service was only for four, so the dishwasher had to be run after every meal if the unit was occupied by three or four and, even then, was not full. Adding more settings would save detergent, water and wear and tear on the dishwasher. The bathroom complex was off the hallway on the left, just past the HVAC. There was a separate bathroom sink, properly separated from the main bathroom and the hall. That main bathroom had doors to allow access from two directions, yet privacy at will. Both areas were very well lighted. It was a tub/shower setup and had a single lever anti-scald fixture, which does not allow one to control the amount of water, only the tempera- You are our business. We excel at timeshare management, sales and rental. But long term relationships with our owners, based on communication and trust, are the foundation of our success. If accountability, quality and cost containment are important to you – call us. With over 20 years experience, chances are we can help. 20 Executive Park Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928 888-433-4762 x-11113 jnahman@hiltonheadusa.com Resort Management www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Resale Value Tracker and much more TimeSharing Today Page 28 Jan/Feb, 2011 ture. I supposed there is no water shortage in this area. The towels were very thick and luxurious. The dining area had a table and four chairs, but the lighting was a fan-light with three 25w candle-flame-shaped 100 bulbs; this was not a place to read or work. There was a bag 95 of necessities on the dining room table. In it were two rolls of toilet tissue, a roll of paper towels, a box of tissues, some 75 replacement plastic bags, packets of dishwasher detergent, and a bag of shampoo, cream rinse, lotion and a good sized bar of soap. Very thoughtful. 25 There are two Lazy-boy type chairs in the living area, 5 a 5-foot glass topped rattan coffee table in front of them 0 and another glass topped rattan table with a massive lamp between them. The lamp has a good 3-way bulb, but the chairs could not really get close enough to take advantage of the light to read. The 27-inch TV is directly across from this, so maybe reading was not expected. A similar lamp and table is on one end of the sleep sofa, so you could get close to it. There is a large picture window behind the sofa that allows a nice view of Little Lake Jackson, and plenty of light. A screened patio is accessed from both the living area and the bedroom thru sliding glass doors. The bedroom is large, with a king bed, a table and lamp on each side and room to spare. There is a large 8-drawer chest that has another large TV on it and another massive lamp opposite the foot of the bed. The lamps beside the bed are on low nightstands, so that the bottom of the shades are only 9-10 inches above the bed. Lots of light from the 3-way bulbs, but not a good reading area. The closet is small but had a mirrored door. There is also a small closet in the living area for the sofa sleepers, and one opposite the extra bathroom sink. This area is what I call lower middle Florida, just above Lake Okeechobee (the 2nd largest lake that is completely inside the U.S.). All of middle Florida used to be Orange Country, but frosts, diseases, and development have pretty well changed the north and middle middle. But here there are still lots of orange groves. It is very nice to see the rolling hills with groves just like old Florida used to be. The Unit book lists many things to do on site. There is a pool and a Jacuzzi, fishing equipment to borrow (license 100 required), row boats and paddle boats, bicycles, a small fitness center, ping-pong and pool tables, two free computers, 95 (and free Wi-Fi if you brought yours), board games to use and shuffleboard to play (Yes, all still free). Nearby is a 75 winery, Gatorama, if you want to see alligators up close, the Sebring Raceway, freshwater beaches, Highlands Hammock State Park for the Nature Lovers and even Spook Hill 25 where “gravity is defied.” 5 Sebring is a nice quiet area where many six-month visi0 tors live. The resort does not recycle. Worth your visit, this resort is a great place to use as a base for golfing, activities, sight seeing or just relaxing. www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 29 Jan/Feb, 2011 Q & A With Howard Nusbaum A : Founded in 1969 by developers, Timesharing Today recently sat down with Howard Nusbaum, president and CEO of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), to discuss ARDA’s 2011 goals for the association. Nusbaum stated that ARDA’s primary focus for the coming year will be on the consumer. One of their most important projects launching in the new year is a website for homeowners: www.ardaroc.org. Q: What is ARDA-ROC? A: ARDA-ROC is the Resort Owners’ Coalition of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) created to advocate to government on behalf of timeshare owners. More than 8 million US households own timeshare, yet these timeshare owners have no vote in the local and state elections where their timeshare properties are located and taxed. ARDAROC is the voice that combats the “tax the visitor, not the voter” mentality of too many local and even state jurisdictions. Without ARDA-ROC there is no watch dog to fend off these abusive tax schemes aimed at timeshare interests. Q: Can you identify issues ARDA-ROC has addressed on behalf of timeshare owners? A: On a federal level, ARDA convinced Congress that timeshare HOAs deserve the same protections as residential condominium associations and neighborhood homeowners associations. As a result, all timeshare HOA assessment-related revenues and reserves are sheltered from federal income tax, and timeshare HOAs pay a flat 32% federal tax on all net nonassessment-related revenues (such as vending machine revenue and interest in reserves). This ARDA-ROC action saved timeshare HOAs from paying several millions of dollars in back (and ongoing) federal taxes. Just this past year (2010) ARDAROC successfully passed non-judicial foreclosure in both Florida and Massachusetts. By removing uncontested timeshare foreclosures from the court system, it is now far less time consuming and expensive for timeshare HOAs to recover title to uncontested delinquent timeshare interests, thereby protecting the rights of owners who pay their assessments and lessening the financial burden on all owners. This is especially important in these recessionary times. Additionally, ARDA-ROC successfully defeated unfair transient lodging taxes in several jurisdictions and ROC continues its battles on both property tax and occupancy tax issues in Hawaii, Missouri, New England and South Carolina. The list of ARDA-ROC successes on behalf of timeshare owners is extensive at every level of government, and I hope your readers will visit the new ROC web site: www.ardaroc.org for more in-depth information. Q: Isn’t ARDA a developer organization? If so, how can it work on behalf of timeshare owners? ARDA has a rich history of working with regulators and government officials to establish strong consumer protections and timeshare regulations which have ultimately made vacation ownership a popular lodging alternative offered by most major hospitality brands. The reason why timeshare has grown to become the multi-billion dollar industry in the USA is in large part because of these consumer protections championed by ARDA and ARDA-ROC. Because timeshare owners are buying an interest in real estate or an implicit right to use real estate, the governance of the resort is ultimately dictated by the consumer through the Home Owners’ Association. Those HOAs must have a strong voice to prevent unfair taxes, and ARDA-ROC is the only organization with a 24/7 commitment to safeguarding the timeshare owner. Q: How are the voluntary contributions made by timeshare owners to ARDAROC used? And, who determines the expenditures? A : Requests for financial support of legislation or issues impacting vacation ownership can be filed with ARDA-ROC by any ARDA member or ARDA-ROC contributor. The application process includes a full explanation of the legislation or issue at hand as well as how timeshare owners are affected by the issue. The applications are vetted by the ARDA VicePresidents for Federal and State Affairs, and qualifying applications are presented to the ARDA-ROC Executive Committee www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Special Reports and much more TimeSharing Today for action. The Executive Committee is comprised of developers, home owner association managers, lenders, lawyers, and an owner representative elected directly by timeshare owners. Q: What issues are not appropriate for ARDA-ROC to address on behalf of owners? A: ARDA-ROC does not get involved in disputes between timeshare consumers and their resort or exchange companies in cases of customer service, property management issues, or HOA Board disagreements. ROC was founded to advocate for timeshare consumers with government regarding real property tax issues, transient occupancy taxes and other issues affecting timeshare homeowners’ associations. Additionally, through partnerships with ARDA, VacationBetter.org and the ARDA International Foundation, ROC offers education opportunities for HOA Board Members, as well as research and economic impact information to help HOAs with local issues. Page 30 Jan/Feb, 2011 Florida Owners Group Holds November Meeting The Florida Timeshare Owners Group met on Nov. 28th, to a capacity filled membership meeting at the Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club, in Venice, FL. Keith Stephenson, the Director of State Government. Affairs for the American Resort Development Association, discussed the new legislation sponsored by ARDA, which addresses the many issues and concerns of all timeshare owners. Scott Riddle, President of Trading Time, explained the new RCI exchange system, and discussed the current rental activities of exchange companies, and their impact on so many timeshare exchangers. Karen Donohue, Trading Places International, and Sarah Goodwin, Platinum Interchange, offered presentations on behalf of their exchange companies. Topics covered during Member’s Discussion included, “required sales presentations when owners check-in at their Home Resorts”, the issue of “non-timeshare owners serving on Resort HOA Boards”, and “experiences with Dial an Exchange”. The following Members were named to the 2011 Florida Timeshare Owners Group (FTOG) Board of Directors: Marcia Ling, Jim Horan, Tom & Joan Bellovary, Bill Chandler, Paula Tyner, and Bill Southworth. Every Member will be receiving a copy of the 2011 FTOG Resort Directory during February, 2011, in order that they may participate in the Group’s Internal Rental/ Exchange/Purchase/Sales Program. The next meeting of the Group will be in March, 2011. Brian Rogers, Pres. and Owner of TUG, (Timeshare Users Group; tug2.net), has agreed to serve as one of the two scheduled Guest Speakers for this meeting. Advance reservations are required for attendance at all of the Group’s meetings. Further information can be obtained by contacting Frank Debar, Group Coordinator, (941) 351-1384, or fdebar433@gmail.com. The Group’s website is: tsownersgroup.com. Q: How can owners learn more about ARDA-ROC and the legislation and tax policies affecting their timeshares? A: This past month (December 2010) ARDA-ROC launched a brand new interactive website – www.ardaroc.org – as a resource for timeshare homeowners. The site provides information regarding current and resolved legislative activities around the country. Users can stay well-briefed on breaking news, current legislation, and the latest headlines. The site also provides easy search queries by issue, jurisdiction, or state through an interactive map. In addition, viewers can find information and resources important to timeshare owners, including consumer advisories, guidelines and tips on how to best enjoy a timeshare and how to navigate the less regulated secondary market of timeshare resale with links to governors’ offices, attorneys general, and regulatory agencies. More than one million timeshare owners participate in ARDA-ROC knowing their annual three, five, or ten dollar voluntary contribution saves thousands of dollars for every owner. We encourage timeshare owners to visit www.ardaroc. org regularly. By Ed Hastry, President As we look back on 2010 and all our accomplishments including a drastic increase in our membership due to all the services and resources we provide to our members with no up front cost. We were able to help so many members who wanted to sell, rent or donate their timeshare only through a licensed broker. We have also seen an increase in buyers who have checked with us for references on properties. It makes us feel good at the end of every day that we have helped so many people. As we look forward to 2011 we hope to continue our passion of helping timeshare owners with our motto”Educated and Informed Owners - Happy Owners”, a consumer protection association. Remember we are the only resource to turn to when you need help. Call us first when someone calls you with a huge offer that requires an up front fee as it is probably a scam. If it sounds too good to be true - it probably is. Another goal in 2011 is to have more educational meetings around the country with our speakers bureau but we need you to spread the word about NTOA. Here are just a couple of our upcoming meetings: Orlando, Florida Baltimore, Md. January 30,2011 April 10,2011 We hope you will consider joining NTOA that is 100% on your side so we can make a real difference when called upon. You will not be disappointed. To learn more visit us on our web site www.nationaltimeshareownersassoc.com. To contact us e-mail: hastry@aol.com or call 410-536-0064 with your name, address and phone number. www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 31 Jan/Feb, 2011 ADVERTISING FORM Mail to: Ads, TimeSharing Today, 140 County Road, Suite 114. Tenafly, NJ 07670 Please Type or Print Neatly!! Photocopy form for additional ads. Fax to: 201/871-4305 Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _______________ Telephone: Bus: ( )___________________________ Home: ( )_______________________________ E-mail address: _______________________________________ Fax: ( )__________________________ FOLLOW EACH INSTRUCTION carefully and completely to avoid delays in your ad being run! 1. 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Please extend my subscription by one issue. Name and full address of subscriber (Please print): TimeSharing Today Page 33 Jan/Feb, 2011 FOCUS ON: Celebration World Resort, Kissimmee, FL By Jason Farlam, Clawson, MI Two things should be made clear right away. The Celebration part of the name has nothing to do with the town of Celebration. The World Resort part of the name has nothing to do with the Disney World Resorts. It is ten minutes from Disney and appears to be an unaffiliated independent resort. Silver Crown status seems well deserved, as resort features include a lakeside fitness trail, basketball and shuffleboard, children’s playground, splash area and activity program along with a nice pool and large outdoor hot tub. There are fine touches like available grocery delivery to your unit prior to arrival and a good concierge service. The resort comprises a dozen threestory buildings, with elevators, in an architectural style that pays homage to the Old Key West design school. They are creatively identified by the names “A” through “L”, and contain almost 200 timeshares. The property has room to complete the alphabet. At least 4 distinct unit layouts range from a 500 square foot one bedroom up to a 1200 square foot 2 bedroom and the unit amenities are staggered through each level. For example, the large 2 bedroom unit has a 52” television whereas in our 850 square foot one bedroom we had to get by with a 46” screen. Cable package is not the usual abbreviated resort package but is the enhanced Central Florida package of 70 channels in standard definition. All units have at least a cooktop, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and screened porch. After passing security you are sent to the large clubhouse with 24 hour front desk, guest services staffed mornings and an ongoing sales effort. We were never bothered by the sales operation. Two computers are available in the lobby. Free wireless internet service is advertised as available only at the clubhouse but I was able to get a good usable signal in my unit about 600 feet away. Most units are about that distance or closer. The pool complex is located behind the clubhouse and includes a large freeform pool, a kiddie pool with mushroom fountain, and a large 15 person hot tub. Sanitized Caribbean reggae music plays in the clubhouse and around the pool but couldn’t overcome the 41 degree temperatures we encountered our first night in March 2009. The next day, Caribbean music or not, it was still cold. But with the pool beautifully heated to about 85 degrees, lots of people were enjoying the water. It got warmer each day, reaching 80 degrees as our week expired. For research for this story, my wife checked out each individual store in all of the many Central Florida outlet malls, sometimes more than once, and reported that the economy, here at least, in March 2009 and with her help, is holding up relatively well. It’s hard to tell as a guest, but Disney is hurting a little, even laying off a few cast members. In case you haven’t heard, there are some new programs in place that can save you money. Most on-property resorts have savings packages with discounts as much as 44 percent. If you’re a Florida resident, there is a new 4 day pass for $99. If grandparents are Florida residents, they buy the discount kids passes so only the “up north” parents have to pay the full rate if the whole family group is going. Some resorts have something that makes them stand out. This was our first resort that had specific buildings that allowed pets. We saw a few cats and it was a pleasure to see responsible dog owners walking their well groomed friends around the grounds. We did not see a single dog mess left by a single owner the whole week. Although pet friendly, they’ve had to impose a ban on exotics like large snakes and big cats. Who takes a large snake on vacation? I hate to imagine the incidents that caused them to impose the ban. At the resort, we enjoyed the outdoor hot tub a couple of times just before bed, as the pool complex is open till midnight. Toward the end of the week, as it got warmer, the tub began to fill with spring breakers; we left them to socialize and used our in-room Jacuzzi instead. Our in-unit washer and dryer allowed us to wash everything, so we could pack clean clothes. Given it’s location, a car is definitely required to enjoy the area. We would recommend Celebration SnapShotAd 2010 07 World 11.pdf Resort 7/11/2010 to anyone. SM RT PEOPLE BUY RE A H S E M TI S RESALE C M Y CM MY CY CMY K © 800-808-5651 www.HTR4TimeShare.com Marriott, Hyatt, Four Seasons, Hilton, Westin and other Premium Timeshare Resale Specialists www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Resale Value Tracker and much more 3:11 TimeSharing Today Page 34 Jan/Feb, 2011 A Cross-Country Wyndham Vacation By Ann Viarengo, Clarkdale, AZ We left our home in Clarkdale, AZ to drive cross country on our Wyndham timeshare vacation. Our first resort was Wyndham Kingsgate in Williamsburg, VA where we spent a whole week. My oldest friend, Nancy from Pennsylvania, drove down for a few days to spend it here with us. Our timeshare was fantastic. A beautiful two-bedroom on the first floor. The décor was lovely and perfect for the area. Flowers and trees in bloom and hunidity; we are not used to that. They had a pool just for adults that we used one day. There was also an indoor pool, an exercise room, game room, a computer room and Wi-Fi in our unit. We spent time in Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown. We’re still learning history. Jamestown needs a full day for the historic area and another full day for the reenactment area. Yorktown can also be a full day to fully see and enjoy everything. And Williamsburg should be two days. This was my husband Vic’s first time here. The ships in dock at Jamestown are replica’s of what they sailed back in the 1700s. The boats were small and some of the beds remind me of coffins. From Williamsburg, we drove to Edisto, S.C. and stayed at the Wyndham Ocean Ridge. There we had a big four-bedroom timeshare within walking distance of the ocean and bay. We were here 4 nights. Our nephews and nieces from the Atlanta, GA area joined us. There were 9 of us, 6 adults and 3 children. The houses in that area have to be built up on stilts due to the storms, so our first floor was a flight up. On that level, we had a big living room, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom with big full bathroom and a half bath. The next flight up had the washer and dryer, two big bedrooms and two full baths, and the third level had a big bedroom and full bath. So there was plenty of room for everyone. Each bedroom had its own patio and there was also a big front porch. We all enjoyed the ocean, where Vic loved fishing and caught a small sand shark (which we let go) and two other fish that we ate. The next day we went to the bay side. We had a picnic lunch there and after lunch, my great niece, age 7, and I were out in the water together looking for dolphins. I said to her lets pray for the dolphins to come. So we did and just after we prayed, God sent two playful dolphins; we were all able to swim with them. Then more and more came. What a thrill. We also had a pool right in front of our unit and we spent one morning enjoying that. There were some maintenance problems. I gave the office a list; some were fixed and we were told the others would be fixed when the parts came in. When we arrived, there were only enough bath towels for 8 and the unit sleeps 12, plus there were no wash clothes. After I called, they were brought to our unit that evening. There was no Wi-Fi in the unit and we had to drive to the office to use our computer. I would like to go back and spend a full week, as there is much to see and do in the area. We left Edisto for Daytona where we stayed at the Wyndham Ocean Walk. We had a fantastic view on the 14th floor over-looking the Atlantic ocean. Here, friends that we haven’t seen in years joined us for a couple days. The ocean was wonderful and warm and I loved just jumping the waves. The pool was lots of fun. Vic enjoyed the slide and we both used the inter-tubes and enjoyed floating in the pool. Edisto and Daytona were humid and in Daytona my glasses would fog up when we went outside. I had forgotten about that problem. Our unit was very spacious and perfect for 4 people. There was no Wi-Fi in the modern units and we had to take our computer down to the lobby for reception. There was also an indoor pool, game room and exercise room. This resort was wonderful for all ages. We did take a nice day trip to St. Augustine and enjoyed the history and fort. Plus it was a National park so we got in free, a nice advantage for being senior citizens. We were here www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Special Reports and much more TimeSharing Today for four nights. The main reason for our cross country vacation was Vic’s Navy reunion cruise on the Carnival ship Fascination. The ship sailed leaving Jacksonville for Key West and from Key West to Nassau. After the cruise, we drove to Panama City, FL and stayed at the Wyndham Vacation Resorts Panama City Beach. We had a two bedroom presidential suite on the 25 floor with the most magnificent view of the beach and ocean. We had WI-FI right in our unit. Here, we again enjoyed the water; there were some waves and I just loved that. The beach was the cleanest beach I can ever remember. Not one shell or seaweed or anything. The ocean was clean and clear and beautiful. We had dinner out on the patio watching a storm roll in the last night. We stayed here two nights; I would definitely go back here and spend more time. We drove to New Orleans and stayed at the Wyndham La Bella Maison. Page 35 there was Wi-Fi in our unit. We stayed here for two nights. Our last stop was in San Antonio, TX at the Wyndham La Cascada. We were able to get an amazing four-bedroom presidential suite on the top floor overlooking the city lights and a bit of the river walk. The suite must have been between 2,200 and 2,500 square feet. It was built in 2007 and the decor is beautiful. Our friends Kathy and Dane joined us there. The first evening, we walked the river walk and had dinner sitting out on a patio enjoying the scenery. The next day, we had lunch at the Tower of the Americas, went to the Alamo, and took Jan/Feb, 2011 a river boat cruise. We also enjoyed the pool and spa. Vic again, after 45 plus years of marriage, proposed to me there on the river walk We went to the Mexican market place and I-MAX, did more walking and went out for dinner at a good Mexican restaurant. Yes, there was WI-FI in the units. We stayed here for three nights and could have stayed longer. It was a wonderful fun vacation visiting with old and new friends and seeing more of God’s country. There is a difference between dry heat and humid heat. The humidity wiped us out as we were not used to it. We arrived home filled with so many wonderful memories of this fantastic vacation. What we really like with Wyndham is the point system and how we can split the weeks. We purchased our first timeshare in 1989 and have had 70 trades so far; we have given vacations to our children as well. We own Wyndham points and other timeshares. We are definitely enjoying our timeshare vacations home and abroad. We parked the car and walked from our two-bedroom timeshare to wherever we went. The decor in the unit was excellent; the building had been an old, run down warehouse. Wyndham made it into this wonderful showcase. They have an indoor pool and spa and exercise room. We took an enjoyable tour of the swamp and alligators. I took pictures of a blue heron after it caught a fish right in front of us. We saw alligators and beautiful flowers. I even held a live baby alligator. I think this was one of the best tours I have ever taken. We were happy that www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 36 Jan/Feb, 2011 EXCHANGE PLACE Second Class Citizens? If one of the touted benefits of owning timeshare is to be able to exchange your week and travel to new places, why is it that some resorts treat “exchangers” as second-class citizens? I have owned timeshare for 20 years and now enjoy 5 weeks of travel each year. When I exchange I take care of my assigned unit as if I owned it! Yet, I have found that these two companies treat owners and exchangers differently: Westgate in Orlando and Ko’Olina Marriott Vacation Club on Oahu in Hawaii. Exchangers are nickel and dimed with extra charges such as local phone calls and parking charges. I’ve been told, “You are an exchanger.” At Ko’Olina in Hawaii, exchangers are assigned to lower floor rooms and to those without a partial or ocean view - no matter how far in advance the request is made. Only owners can reserve upper floor rooms. Timeshare is sold as a “family experience,” building family memories. Recently, while staying at Ko’Olina on Oahu, my adult daughter and granddaughter were told that they had to park in guest parking and that after five hours they would be charged for parking!! When I arrived with food for a family dinner, their five hours of guest parking was up, and they had left!! What kind of family memories is Ko’Olina providing? (And we are Marriott Vacation Club owners, just not at this resort!) I pay healthy maintenance fees, and when I exchange I expect to be treated no differently than an owner!! I am happy to say that my favorite, all time resort is Kona Coast Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii! I see “exchangers” treated fairly there. Rooms seemed to be assigned according to “when” a request is made - not dependent on your “class of citizenry”! I would like to see more discussion on this topic! Have others had similar experiences? Is there any way to get these association boards or resort managers to structure their perks more fairly? Please withhold my name. principal business segment, has been serving the vacation ownership market for more than 34 years. Interval’s primary vacation network comprises more than 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations. Through offices in 14 countries, Interval offers exchange services to approximately 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval said in a statement that it hopes to expand the vacation exchange segment of its business, as well as its offering of specialty lodging. “Because Trading Places operates vacation properties of its own, Interval can now offer more options to people who are looking to exchange their timeshares with someone else.” Interval acquires Trading Places Exchange horror Interval Leisure Group (ILG), the parent company of Interval International, has bought rival Trading Places International. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Interval Leisure Group operates mainly through Interval International, a membership-based organization that offers a comprehensive array of year-round benefits, including the opportunity to exchange the use of shared ownership vacation time. Interval International, ILG’s VP Transfer Services, LLC Providing Full Service Transfer, Settlement, and Resort Notification Services - FROM $195.00 Also, If you “Want it gone!”, we have an affordable solution. 1-309-244-5601 It was our 35th wedding anniversary and no where else did we want to spend it, but in Sedona in October! It would be our fourth visit, three at Los Abrigados Resorts. Our unit was in the very back, across from the kiddie pool. For 24/7 the loud pool motor ran and we couldn’t even sit on our first floor patio because the noise was so loud. Our front door was behind a six foot cement wall in the corner -what a horror story; location felt like a dungeon! The first night when I went to use the shower, the handle came off in my hand. Maintenance stated a screw was missing and “how could Housekeeping have missed that.” Our downstairs bedroom window screen was hanging half off with a huge insect dead in it. Next morning we were putting orange peels down the garbage disposal and the whole pipe burst underneath the sink and flooded the kitchen. We had human hair covering the sofa-bed. Of course the defenders of our bad luck say it was because ILX allowed www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Resale Value Tracker and much more TimeSharing Today the units to become uninhabitable when Diamond Resorts bought them 4 months earlier. My gripe is with both Diamond and RCI -- the unit should have been downgraded by RCI and Diamond should close off a part of the resort and fix the dilapidated units. Bruce and Cathy Broker Marriott’s New Exchange Program As an owner of a Marriott Vacation Club property in Palm Desert I received notice of the opportunity to become a part of Marriott’s Destination Exchange Program a couple of months ago. The concept was a little confusing, but it basically seemed like a new type of Points program. For a $600 enrollment fee, I would be able to convert my week to points that I could use in increments of days or weeks, go on cruises and book airfare. This did not seem too exciting, as I could already exchange my week for Marriott Rewards Points and utilize all Marriott hotels, as well as book cruises, airfare and car rentals. So why was this new program better? They were trying to show how the new points system would give me more flexibility with the length of stay, size and quality of the resorts I could book. They would all be timeshare resorts, not hotel rooms. But the feature that really got my attention was how it could reduce the fees I paid to book my weeks. If I became a member of the program and paid an annual fee of $165, I could choose to not put my week in the points and use it as a regular timeshare, but I would not have to pay any of the regular fees to use my week: • No fee to lock-off my 2 bedroom unit. • No fee exchange through Interval. • No fee to trade my week for Marriott Rewards points. These fees, that I was used to paying, added up to between $200 and $400. And my annual membership to Interval would be included in the $165. This looked like quite a savings and I decided to join. It seemed like a no-brainer. I still did not fully understand the implications of the program until I called to inquire about buying extra points. I had received an email that said if I bought extra Page 37 points in the first 90 days, I might qualify to have my enrollment fee refunded. I was told that my Palm Springs week was worth just a little over 3000 points, but if I wanted to go to Hawaii, for example, I would need about 5000 points. If I bought 2000 more points, he would credit my enrollment fee towards the purchase price. “How much would that be?” I asked. The points cost about $6.50 per point and the minimum I could buy was 1500 points. That would be close to $10,000. And 2000 points would cost $13,000! “That’s getting close to the cost of buying another week of timeshare,” I said. It was exactly like, he said, so my yearly maintenance fee would increase as well. I would have to put up a considerable chunk of money to purchase the points and then pay a higher maintenance fee without getting an extra deed to more property. I declined to buy any more points, preferring to save my money and utilize the Marriott Rewards points instead of the more expensive Destination Exchange points. Then I asked about my Interval International membership. A couple of years ago, I had purchased a 5-year membership and that got added to when I bought some other timeshare, so my membership did not expire until 2016. The Marriott guy said I should call Interval and they would refund the membership money I had already paid. I would have a new membership just through Marriott. When I called Interval, the rep told me that I had not gotten the full story. I actually had 2 options: 1) I could ask for a refund that would be pro-rated and I would lose the two weeks I had banked; 2) I could just keep both memberships and Interval would send me a Bonus week (still subject to the exchange fee) within 60 days, then another one in my second year and a third one in my fourth year. When I figured it out, the first option would get me a check for about $250 and I would lose 2 banked weeks. The second option would have me paying for a second Marriot-only Interval membership, but I would still have my two banked weeks and I would get 3 Bonus weeks. I would still have an Interval membership for my other timeshares, at least until 2016. I was surprised to learn that the way Jan/Feb, 2011 Marriott had set up this deal with Interval meant that I had a separate membership just for Marriott. I would have to use my other Interval membership for the 3 other timeshares I owned that are Interval affiliated. This is a very convoluted scheme. I have not even mentioned what another reader said about not having enough points to get back into your own resort if you try to do so with points. You have to book your week the regular way before you deposit it for points. This whole program seems to be a scheme to get you to buy more timeshare in the guise of points and to pay higher maintenance fees. I still think I may be better off being able to avoid all the transaction fees, so I will keep the plan, but not bank my week for points. It is really unfair to make me have two Interval memberships and expect me to buy more timeshare without getting another deed. Marriott resorts are so wonderful, it is still surprising to me that the full implications of this program were not explained by the Marriott reps. Mark Wandro, San Mateo, CA www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 38 Jan/Feb, 2011 Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate By Debby Powers, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL In this article, I want to introduce you to “the new kid on the block” as far as timeshare in Las Vegas — Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate, which was pictured on page 21 of your March/April, 2010 issue. Your article reported that it is the tallest timeshare in the world; its beautiful blue glass structure with the red fins is supposed to look like tail lights on a ‘57 Chevy. If you know and like Las Vegas, you know that location close to The Strip is very important; otherwise you are dealing with shuttles, taxis and buses. Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate is located on Harmon Ave. directly behind Planet Hollywood (formerly Aladdin). In fact, one of the entrances to the Towers is in the Miracle Mile Mall, which is part of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The location of the new Westgate property is just feet from the intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. (The Strip) and Harmon Ave. MGM has just finished building a multi-billion dollar City Center consisting RE/MAX PROPERTIES S.W. Timeshare Resale Division The Smartest and Easiest way to Buy or Sell your Timeshare. Our team has over 30 years of combined Real Estate experience. (800)541-5666 ext 325 (407)352-5800 x 325 Fax (407)393-5788 www.TimeshareResalePros.com of several hotels, casinos, and a state of the art Crystals Mall diagonally across The Strip from the Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate. The Bellagio is also diagonal from the north side of the Westgate Towers. It is an easy walk north on The Strip to Bellagio, Caesars, Bally’s, Paris, Flamingo, and, if you like to walk, on to the Venetian, Palazzo, Wynn, Encore, Treasure Island and the Mirage. To the south end of The Strip are Monte Carlo, MGM, Tropicana, New York New York, Excalibar, Luxor and Mandalay Bay. So you can see, at the new Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate, you are in the heart of The Strip. This was one of the reasons why my husband and I purchased a unit at this property. Now that we have determined the location is great, let me tell you about the units. I believe there are 1200 timeshare units consisting of studio units that sleep four, one bedroom grand, two bedroom, three bedroom and four bedroom units. There are 56 floors in the Tower with penthouse units on the top four floors. I believe these units may have been sold as year round ownership, rather than timeshare. In the timeshare presentation, there were some movie stars’ names brought up as owning some of them. Those penthouse units are probably unaffordable to the average timeshare owner. The unit that we own is a one bedroom grand, so that is the one I am going to describe in detail. On a tour, I have seen the others and they are all similar, being very luxuriously appointed. Although, I do not know the square footage, the one bedroom grand unit is very spacious. When you walk into the unit, the kitchen is to the left. It is very modern looking with granite counter top, state of the art stainless steel appliances, and a microwave which is also a convection oven. There is plenty of storage space if you want to bring in groceries and the unit adequately supplied with pots and pans, and a dining service for eight. Beyond the kitchen area is the dining area with a black granite dining room set seating six, with white leather on the chairs. A flat screen television is mounted on the wall at the head of the dining room table. There is also a beautiful very contemporary hanging light over the table. Between the dining room area and living room area is a closet containing a vacuum cleaner and ironing board. In the space between the dining room area and living room, there is a black contemporary decorative table and black round mirror mounted above the table. The living room area has six cabinets for additional storage behind the large red leather sectional sofa. This sofa is huge and I would say that 7 to 8 people could sit on it comfortably. Part of the sofa opens up to a queen bed. In the living room, there are two other very contemporary leather chairs, a glass end table, glass coffee table and another end table which housed the apparatus for the large flat high definition screen television. Now, for the best part of the living room: the entire wall at the front of the liv- www.tstoday.com for back issues, message boards, Special Reports and much more TimeSharing Today ing room is glass. It is blue glass from the outside and you can see out very clearly, but no one can see in. The views of The Strip and the mountains are just incredible. You don’t want that sun shining in while you are trying to watch your large flat screen TV? No problem; with a touch of the remote, a large shade comes down to cover the entire wall. With a second touch of the remote, a projector comes on and the television show or movie you are watching is now projected in high definition onto the shade covering the entire wall. From your remote, you can also control the temperature of the room, check out of the unit, check on any charges to the room, check out what is going on in Vegas, get connected to the concierge or housekeeping, etc. This is a very “high tech” timeshare unit. There are two doors to the right of the kitchen and dining area. One leads to the bathroom and the other to the master bedroom. If there is someone using the sleeper sofa they do not have to go through the bedroom to get to the bathroom which is a nice feature. As you walk into the bedroom, to the right is a large Jacuzzi tub which was wonderful after a long day of walking The Strip for hours at a time. The king size bed is rather high and has a large black leather headboard with various types of lighting for reading or lower lights to set a romantic mood. A dresser with 9 drawers and a desk at the end (all in one) provides plenty of room for clothing. A large closet. has a safe in it. There is also wireless for the computer. A complete wall of glass is in the bedroom just like in the living room ,with a remote to control the shade. A very comfortable chaise lounge is in front of the glass wall with those incredible views. This was my favorite place to curl up with a book. There is also a large flat screen television mounted on the bedroom wall. The unit had four televisions as well as the projection theater. The bathroom has a private toilet area which had a beautiful picture on the wall and a telephone. The shower was very large. There were his and her sinks with plenty of cabinet space to store your toiletries. Ample towels and linens were provided with a mid week unit cleaning. Also in the bathroom, was a combination Page 39 washer/dryer. Since my husband had spilled coffee on his jeans in the airplane, we had reason to try out the washer/dryer. It, too, was quite high tech and we ended up going down to the lobby for directions on how to retrieve the clothes once they were washed and dried — again, very high tech. The bathroom was the location for the fourth television. Overall, the unit is very high tech, modern and luxuriously appointed. This unit can sleep four people comfortably, and allows privacy for two couples. Now for the amenities: The resort has a large beautiful tropical pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, sun beds, tables and chairs at the pool bar, a whirl pool and cabanas. Westgate claims there will be gaming in the pool area, too, but that hadn’t begun as of May 1, 2010. The weather the first week of May was perfect, sunny and 70s to 80s. A state of the art fitness center is located on the fourth floor. My husband visited that a few times while we were there. I chose to get my exercise swimming laps in the pool. One has to do something to work off all that great Las Vegas food! The resort has a huge lobby area, complete with a contemporary bar overlooking the pool area. There are several groupings of furniture throughout the lobby area with very contemporary glass coffee tables and glass pieces of art, several paintings and color coordinated suede benches under some of the paintings. This is the largest lobby I have ever seen in my 23 years of timesharing and certainly the most luxurious. We took a very early flight and arrived at the resort around noon. Although check in time is 4:00 p.m. we were very surprised to find a short line and that our unit was ready. Check in was very easy and they had a representative waiting to take us to our unit. She demonstrated how to work some of the high tech equipment such as the high definition movie theater. There are twelve elevators, so waiting on an elevator for the 56 floors was never a problem. The lobby has three exits. One exit goes to the pool area and you have to use your room key to get out that door. Another exit goes into the Miracle Mile Mall which is the mall that is attached to Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. There are also 12 shows or various entertainment venues in this mall. Jan/Feb, 2011 In addition, there are three free shows in the mall — a fountain show, Thunder and Rainstorm and a Laser Light Show. So, on a rainy day, you have an entire mall with 170 stores and 15 restaurants as well as the casino and all its restaurants without even going outdoors. The third exit from the lobby area is through the valet area where there is a light to signal taxis as soon as one is needed. Westgate also runs a shuttle that will drop you off different places on The Strip. If you are a person that enjoys Las Vegas you are right in the heart of the excitement at Planet Hollywood by Westgate. Currently, there are good deals with referral packages; of course, that would include attending a timeshare presentation. If any readers are interested in checking it out, I would be happy to give a referral. You can email me at: GWP4507@ comcast.net and please note Planet Hollywood referral in the subject line. Also, if any of you are enjoying Vegas and are approached for a presentation, if you have the time, the units are just incredible to see. www.tstoday.com for back issues, Resort Report Cards, articles on resorts and much more TimeSharing Today Page 40 TimeShare Classified International TWO-YEAR CALENDAR 2011 Wk # Starts on 2012 Starts on 1 2 3 4 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 1 8 15 22 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 7 14 21 28 5 6 7 8 Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. 29 5 12 19 Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 4 11 18 25 9 10 11 12 Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. 26 5 12 19 Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. 3 10 17 24 13 14 15 16 Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. 26 2 9 16 Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. 31 7 14 21 17 18 19 20 Apr. Apr. May May 23 30 7 14 Apr. May May May 28 5 12 19 21 22 23 24 May May Jun. Jun. 21 28 4 11 May Jun. Jun. Jun. 26 2 9 16 25 26 27 28 Jun. Jun. Jul. Jul. 18 25 2 9 Jun. Jun. Jul. Jul. 23 30 7 14 29 30 31 32 Jul. Jul. Jul. Aug. 16 23 30 6 Jul. Jul. Aug. Aug. 21 28 4 11 33 34 35 36 Aug. Aug. Aug. Sep. 13 20 27 3 Aug. Aug. Sep. Sep. 18 25 1 8 37 38 39 40 Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. 10 17 24 1 Sep. Sep. Sep. Oct. 15 22 29 6 41 42 43 44 Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 8 15 22 29 Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. 13 20 27 3 45 46 47 48 Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. 5 12 19 26 Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. 10 17 24 1 49 50 51 52 53 Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. 3 10 17 24 31 Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. 8 15 22 29 RCI’s week #1 starts on the first Saturday of the year. In 2011, Interval and Royal Resorts start week #1 on1/6/11. Interval’s week 53 is 1/1/11. Some resorts start weeks on a Friday or Sunday. Check with the resort to confirm check-in dates. Jan/Feb, 2011 THE MARKETPLACE FOR TIMESHARES TIMESHARES FOR SALE *************************** ALABAMA **************************** ESCAPES! To the Gulf at Orange Beach, Orange Beach AL, $23000. Debradynamo150@hotmail.com 479/636-6493 **************************** ARIZONA **************************** SEDONA-Red Rock Country!. Best Buys! Specializing in the Gold Crown Arroyo Roble. Voted one of AZ’s highest rated resorts! 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Dues $500/yr. $3500 neg. 281/346-1312 ------------------------------------------------------VAIL, SANDSTONE CREEK CLUB, 2BR, week 25, unit 3304 (closest to creek), $2500, stumahlin@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------EAGLE POINT, Vail. Beautiful location along Gore Creek and easy access to Cascade Village Lift. I Bedroom with full kitchen, dining and living area. Annual usage; $10000 obo. Stacey@byebyetimeshare.com ------------------------------------------------------- Save on Internet advertising. Classified Ads in this edition have been placed online at www.tstoday.com, without additional cost Place your ad today at www.tstoday.com/adsale Page 42 **************************** COLORADO **************************** SANDSTONE CREEK CLUB- Vail. An exceptional all-year T/S in the Colorado Rockies. 2BR/2ba, Newly upgraded. Managed by owners. Never spec assesmts. 3 wks:14, 35,46 @ $500 OBO. 970/328-3131 or earl_csss@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------SPINNAKER @ LAKE DILLON, DILLON, wk 9, unit 206 $5000, Call: 301/871-1655 or wolpert@cpcug.org **************************** CONNECTICUT **************************** WATER’S EDGE RESORT, Westbrook, CT. Rare summer week 25 priced at just $2495! Licensed Broker. A+ Rating with the BBB. 1 year Satisfaction Guarantee with each purchase! 800-809-6020 or timeshares@aol.com **************************** FLORIDA **************************** Atlantic Coast ------------------------------------------------------JENSEN BEACH & BOCA RATON RESORTS One offers over 2000 sq. feet, two and three bedrooms, plus atrium in the unit. Great amenities include pools and tennis courts. No developer hassles. Forclosure opportunity on prime red weeks. Defender Realty 1-800-799-0798 fbaker@defenderresorts.com ------------------------------------------------------DEERFIELD BEACH. Emerald Seas. 1 BR, 1 ba, full kit. Wk 51. Oceanfront resort, beautiful beach, convenient location. $1100. 201/224-2706 ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT OCEAN POINTE. Two Ocean Side Silver Weeks. 2 BR with Lock-out Feature-Sleeps 7. Motivated Seller-West Palm Beach/Singer Island Location. Each week priced to sell at $17,500. Will discount for 2 week purchase- $33,500. cstamatakis@msn.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT OCEAN PT - W. Palm, Fl. Ocean View, 2 BR/2ba, Platinum, annual, lock-off. Chuck Lopardo 262-742-2778 ------------------------------------------------------FAIRWAYS OF PALM AIRE- Pompano Beach, 5 Star Resort, Golf course, Wyndham 154,000 pts annually, 2BR deluxe apt w/ terrace, w/d, whirlpool, king bed, slps 6. Maint: $971.20. Asking $1199. 718/986-9712 ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S OCEAN PT- Palm Bch/ Singer Island, 3BR, ocean front, Gold Season- May thru August. $21,000. 630/9649064 or ispaetzel@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------These little ads are read. Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** FLORIDA **************************** Atlantic Coast ------------------------------------------------------SEA GARDENS Bch and Tennis ResortPompano Bch. Newly renovated Studio steps from the bch. Wk 15. $1000 OBO. William_w_rigdon@sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------TROPIC SHORES RESORTt Daytona Beach Shores FL, Gold Crown Resort Oceanfront, 1BR prime $500 1BR preferred $100. Add maint. fee of approx. $500 plus $100 closing cost. Option to skip 2010 fees if not used. Many weeks avail. 386/761-5882 ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT OCEAN POINTE, Palm Beach Shores, Platinum Wk 12, 2BR/2BA, $13900. Jgonstead@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT OCEAN POINTE, Palm Beach Shores $9950, Call: 954/370-5770 or oplers@bellsouth.net ------------------------------------------------------PALM BEACH SHORES Resort & Vacation Villas, Palm Beach Shores, $10000, erussell113@comcast.net ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT OCEAN POINTE, Singer Island, Plat. Oceanfrt, 3BR/3BA $45000. 860/443-9495, demich@earthlink.net ------------------------------------------------------- Gulf Coast ------------------------------------------------------EAGLE’S NEST- Marco Island, oceanfront, overlooks pool, 1BR/2ba, wk 37, $5999. Condo@dkenning.com 937/554-6912 ------------------------------------------------------SANIBEL BEACH CLUB II Wks 45/46 on beach. Deeded 2 BR/2BA laundry in suite, bikes incl. $15,000 for both wks. 519/7468406 gdlp@rogers.com ------------------------------------------------------SURF CLUB, Marco Island-Rm 605 wk 8, magnificent, ask for pictures. Buy/Rent k.phillips@FPM-Group.com or 631/7376200 ------------------------------------------------------LONGBOAT KEY-Veranda-5 star wks 19 & 20. Eash has 2BR/2BA and sleeps 6. Corner units & new kitchens & furnishings. Gorgeous sunsets. $3950 each. 504/343-5380 ------------------------------------------------------MARCO ISLAND. Charter Club 508. 2 BR, 2 ba. Wk 10. Gulf front, corner unit. $26,000. deespal1@me.com or 410/3748311. ------------------------------------------------------SUNSET COVE RESORT & SUITES, Marco Island. $20000. Johnny.Richardson@ocfl.net ------------------------------------------------------- Do you get it? We mean TimeSharing Today Express. Our monthly eNewsletter. Contact staff@tstoday.com for details. TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR SALE **************************** FLORIDA **************************** Gulf Coast ------------------------------------------------------BAY CLUB of Sandestin, Destin, FL.. Week 17 in a 1 bedroom unit overlooking the bay. Only $1995! Licensed Broker. A+ Rating with the BBB. 1 year Satisfaction Guarantee with each purchase! 800-8096020 or timeshares@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------EAGLES NEST, MARCO ISLAND, 2BR Tower, summer flex. $5000, must sell. 863/984-8039, nnaqnaandnick@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------SEA OATS, Englewood, on beach, deeded wks 1, 2, 4, 18, 21, 42, 48, 49, 50. $1000 to $2000 per wk. 802/233-8472. ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S CRYSTAL SHORES-Marco Island. 3BR/BA Penthouse Units (only 2 on property), Pres. Wk & Wk 13. 317/8730555. ------------------------------------------------------SAND PEBBLE RESORT, Treasure Island, 1BR, 1ba on Gulf of Mexico. Deeded wk 10 $5500. Also, 2 BR, 1 ba $8000, Deeded wk 11. 708-473-8628 or shp4it@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------- Keys ------------------------------------------------------KEY WEST: The Banyan Resort Luxury and charm In the heart of Old Town. Resales starting at only $4000. Large inventory available. Call: Amy Lachat Lynch, Banyan Realty. 305/296-1230 Email: kwfbroker@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------KEY LARGO. Anchorage Resort. Week 7 (President’s week). One BR, slps 4. Resort has own marina. Great fishing and scuba diving/snorkeling. Deeded RCI. Must sell. $16,500. 201/768-7124 ------------------------------------------------------KEY WEST- THE BANYAN RESORTChristmas Wk 51, 2BR/1ba, slps 6. $15,000 OBO. 262/966-2180 ------------------------------------------------------GALLEON-KEY WEST 2BR/2BA lockout, Week 12-Spring Break, Gold Crown, $18000, debrademaria@gmail.com or 440-823-9911 ------------------------------------------------------HYATT BEACH HOUSE RESORT, Key West, Wk 37 2BR, 1300 pts to divide for 2 wks or partial wks. Trade in II. Best of quality. $9000 or rent $1200. 414/350-6682. ------------------------------------------------------KEY WEST GALLEON RESORT-Wk 13. Spring Break 2 Br, 2Ba Slp 6 $23,000 636/ 677-3278 or rg-ross70@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------- Page 43 **************************** FLORIDA **************************** Orlando Area ------------------------------------------------------DISNEY VACATION CLUB resales, all resort locations typically available. Significant savings! Call DVC By Resale toll free 1-800-844-4099 or visit www.DVCbyResale.com for current listings. Shontell C Crawford, Lic. Real Estate Broker email: info@dvcbyresale.com ------------------------------------------------------NEAR DISNEY. Florida Vacation Villas, Presidents Week 7. 2BR, Sleeps 6, Pool, tennis, playground, W/D in unit. Asking $4500. Email to dougj@ismsports.com or call 201-362-8151. ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S GRAND VISTA, 3BR/3ba, slps 12, Platinum Lock-off option, $25,000, motivated seller, email: bskaggsfam@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT GRAND VISTA- #1 resort in Orlando, 2BR, Platinum season, motivated seller, Lock off, Fl Club, $21,000 OBO. Garry Rupp: garry@ruppfamily.org or 614/436-1678 ------------------------------------------------------Save 40 to 70% off Hilton Grand Vacation Club units. I am an Accredited Buyers Representative. and will be happy to represent you in the purchase of a Hilton unit. No Buyer’s fee. If you would like to be put on my Best Buy list send an email to Judi@JudiKoz.com. You may call me at 1-800-541-5666 ext 622 or my cell at 407-921-0000. My website is www.JudiKoz.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT GRAND VISTA, #1 resort in Orlando, 2BR, Plat season, motivated seller, Lock off, Fl Club, $21,000 OBO. 614/436-1678 or garry@ruppfamily.org ------------------------------------------------------VACATION VILLAS @ Fantasyworld- 2 New 2BR/3ba, slp 6, Floating, 2 dr lockout. $4000 OBO. Paritech@charter.net ------------------------------------------------------WESTGATE VACATION VILLAS, KISSIMMEE, $15000, blair_sirota@live.ca, 306/222-5964 ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S ROYAL PALMS- 2BR/2ba, deeded white floating wk, near Disney. $5900 OBO. 732/742-5321 ------------------------------------------------------HIGHPOINT- 3 mi Disneyworld, Xmas wk, deeded, fixed. Bonus wk 53 2012 & every 5 yrs. 2BR, 2010 fees pd. $4000 obo +closing cost. 423/650-6283 ------------------------------------------------------- Next classified ad deadline February 10th Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** FLORIDA **************************** Orlando Area ------------------------------------------------------VACATION VILLAGE @ Parkway- min. to Disney. Double lock off unit, 1 or both. Slps 8. Use 1 for 2 wks. Wk 47 Thanksgiving. $20,000 Make offer. charleen276@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------ORANGE LAKE- West Village- Fixed wk 2, 3BR/3ba, slps 12. A bargain $6000. BRANDTJ399@aol.com or 631/3991375 ------------------------------------------------------MAGIC TREE KISSIMMEE DISNEY AREA 2BR/2BA slp 6 full kit float/time deeded $850 kochanik@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------ORANGE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB, Kissimmee, $1500. 604/230-1429; may leave text msg or Lancekang@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------ORANGE LAKE-East Village-Fixed Wk 5, 2BR/2ba, slp 8, Gold Crown, on golf course, near Disney, $2000. OBO 270/4730751 or adbastin@scrtc.com ------------------------------------------------------ORLANDO INT’L RESORT 2BR week 23 deeded, too old to travel $2000 or best offer 262/284-4050 ------------------------------------------------------KISSIMMEE-ORBIT ONE near Disney 2BR/2BA sleep 6, 705/627-9979, $1995 Wk 22, no agents, 1400demarco@bell. net ------------------------------------------------------WESTGATE LEISURE 2/2 quiet resort near all Parks II-Red flt weks 1-52 in 2011, m/fee pd & wk avail. $2900 OBO 616/9426018 von@indentassist.com ------------------------------------------------------ORANGE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB. Week 21 Clubhouse studio, right by beach in West Village. MFs $697. $700/ BO/wk or $1,200 both. 716-372-2569, sherylsaa@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------WESTGATE LAKES RESORT & SPA, $12000, 907/276-7981, akal3@msn.com ------------------------------------------------------STAR ISLAND, fixed wk 29 even yrs. Summer 3BR lockout slps 8 Trades for 2 wks w/Interval. $700 OBO call Pat 281-3730448. ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT HARBOUR LAKE, Wk#36, 2BR/2BA. $10,000 Kathy Hepburn 214/9947503, kathyhepburn@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------WESTGATE LAKES, 3BR lockout wk 20, Unit 2131, $3000 OBO, 517/750-2038, rwm@tqe.org ------------------------------------------------------ORANGE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB, Wk 21 Clubhouse studio, right by beach in West Village. MF’s $697. $700/BO/wk or $1,200 both. sherylsaa@hotmail.com or 716/372-2569 ------------------------------------------------------- TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR SALE **************************** FLORIDA **************************** Orlando Area ------------------------------------------------------DISNEY VACATION CLUB resales. Buy or Sell with Licensed Broker. Save thousands off of DVC Resorts. A Timeshare Broker, Inc. Website www.atimeshare.com. Tele 800/275-0557 ask for Carrie. ------------------------------------------------------WESTGATE VACATION VILLAS, KISSIMMEE, $15000, blair_sirota@live.ca, 306/222-5964 ------------------------------------------------------WESTGATE VACATION VILLAS, usually Easter Wk/15, 2BR/2BA/loft, sleeps 10, $6000. Call 262/662-3428. ----------------------------------------------------SUMMER BAY RESORT, Private 3BR/3BA HOME, NOT CONDO. Your own private pool, garage, 2 Master Suites. Lakefront, yearly usuage, floating, rare find and a steal. $10,000. 262/662-3428. ------------------------------------------------------ORANGE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB, Wk 21 Clubhouse studio, right by beach in West Village. MF’s $697. $700/BO/wk or $1,200 both. sherylsaa@hotmail.com or 716/372-2569, ------------------------------------------------------ORANGE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB, Kissimmee, $1500. Lancekang@hotmail.com 604/230-1429; may leave text msg. ------------------------------------------------------VACATION VILLAGE AT PARKWAY, Kissimme, Wk 16, 2BR/2BA, $900, 317/6543825, dr22162@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------FLORIDA VACATION VILLAS, 3BR/3BA, sleeps 8, floating time, $3900, 2011 fees paid. 915/307-7765. ------------------------------------------------------VACATION VILLAGE @ PARKWAY by Disney. 2BR lock-off unit. Both slp 8. Deeded wk. Mk offer, all considered. Charpru276@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT SABAL PALMS, $1, 937848-3799. White season, 2BR/2BA, gtgall@gmail.com. ------------------------------------------------------KINGSTOWN REEF CROWN PLAZA, on International Dr. Odd/year 3 BR Suite $4000 w/4 2011 wks included in Palm Springs CA. www.worldmarktheclub.com/ resorts/kr/ Jack@cjackc73@hotmail.com **************************** GEORGIA **************************** LORELEY RESORT in Helen, 2BR/2BA Riverfront, near parks & hiking. RCI & II, low fees, $495, 864/579-1612 ------------------------------------------------------- Page 44 **************************** HAWAII **************************** MARRIOTT’S MAUI -ALL PHASES 1 & 2 BR units. Starting @ $ 3,500. Contact Syed Sarmad, Hawaii Broker. Specialist in all HI properties & name brand resorts. www.advantagevacation.com, www.hoteltimeshares.com 800/775-4493 ----------------------------------------------------WESTIN KA’ANAPALI BOTH PHASES1 & 2 BR units. Starting @ $ 4,500. Contact Syed Sarmad, Hawaii Broker. Specialist in all HI properties & all name brand resorts. www.advantagevacation.com, www.hoteltimeshares.com 800/775-4493 ------------------------------------------------------EXPERIENCE UNSPOILED HAWAII On the beautiful West End of Molokai Best Price in Hawaii for fee-simple deed Annual Float / $2600 1-bdrm, $3600 2-bdrm. info@kenanikai.com. 1-800-490-9042 Premium Exchange Property / II ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT KO O’LINA BEACH CLUB PLATINUM - 2/2 w/Lockout $23,900 Fixed Week 52 For XMAS in Hawaii See us at www.htr4timeshare.com Hotel Timeshare Resales 800/808-5651 ------------------------------------------------------PRINCEVILLE KAUAI CLIFFS CLUB. Na Pali coast, uncrowded white sand beaches. Sale $2150. Rent $975. Call: 847/477-5517 or dshinavar@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM KAUAI Beach Villas - [1/2 $299] & [2/2 $1299]. Odd years. 909/5533217 or r_flowers@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------HONO KOA BEACHFRONT on Maui1 wk, flt 2BR, $5500. Ka’Eo Kai @ PrinceVille- HUGE Penthouse unit 1 wk, flt, 2BR lockoff, $10,000. Ke Nani Kaiunspoiled Molokai, 2 wks, flt, 4 plexes w/ lots land, $3500/ea. Kona Billfisher- walk to town, fixed, 11/15-12/13, 1BR, view harbor, quiet/friendly, cathedral ceilings, A/C & hted pool, $12,500 total for all 4 wks. 360/385-4216 Tim. Will split fees. ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S MAUI Ocean Club 22BR/2ba, platinum wks, EOY. Motivated sellers! blrtar87@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------CLIFFS CLUB, Princeville Kauai. Week 52, $2500.Bonus wk every 4 yrs. Ernie 314/517-4087 eyjent@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------KONA COAST II 2/2 on golf course. OcnView, summer float. 2-every $6000, 1- OEOY $5000 RNT $900 972/239-9315 CST ------------------------------------------------------Go ahead - Make an offer! Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** HAWAII **************************** KA’ANAPALI BEACH CLUB Vacation Resort, Maui, 3500 points/yr. 780/467-4194, mariksa@shaw.ca ------------------------------------------------------KAHANA BEACH RESORT: Oceanfront resort on MAUI. Prime floating 1 bedroom, 2 bath deeded oceanfront units. $4995. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ----------------------------------------------------SANDS OF KAHANA: Oceanfront resort on MAUI. Prime floating 1 and 3 bedroom deeded units. Annual Use $3995+. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ----------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT MAUI OCEAN CLUB: Oceanfront resort in Kaanapali on MAUI. Prime floating 1 bedroom OCEANFRONT PLATINUM deeded units. $9995+. Contact Tony: (714)8414541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ------------------------------------------------------ISLAND OF HAWAII COLONY 1 @ SEA MOUNTAIN, point system 135 points & 1BR unit deeded, $1500 OBO. Call Bob 517-750-2038, rwm@tqe.org -----------------------------------------------------Save 40 to 70% off Hilton Grand Vacation Club units. I am an Accredited Buyers Representative. and will be happy to represent you in the purchase of a Hilton unit. No Buyer’s fee. If you would like to be put on my Best Buy list send an email to Judi@JudiKoz.com. You may call me at 1-800-541-5666 ext 622 or my cell at 407-921-0000. My website is www.JudiKoz.com ------------------------------------------------------MAUI SCHOONER - Association & owner resales. 1 to 3 bedroom; some every other year. Call Judy toll-free 888-412-9961 or resales@tradingplaces.com ------------------------------------------------------HAWAIIAN PRINCESS AT MAKAHA. Limited number of assn. & owner resales. Call Penny Dumont 808-497-3052 or resales@tradingplaces.com ------------------------------------------------------KAHANA FALLS RESORT. Limited number of assn. & owner resales. Floor plans to match your family’s needs - great pricing! Call Penny Dumont 808-497-3052 or Email resales@tradingplaces.com ------------------------------------------------------KONA COAST II-Deeded 1BR/2BA winter float. II & RCI listed. Oceanview/golf course. $3000 OBO 509/784-2530 No agent/sales contacts. Ellis13531@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------IMPERIAL VACATION CLUB, Oahu. Floating week in a 1 bedroom unit priced at just $2495! Licensed Broker. A+ Rating with the BBB. 1 year Satisfaction Guarantee with each purchase! 800/809-6020 or timeshares@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------- TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR SALE **************************** HAWAII **************************** MAUI SCHOONER-Oceanfront, 2BR/2BA slps 4, 2 float wks avail (fee simple) $4750/wk. Bill-408/206-6644, or bill-hedgpeth@chipstackinc.com ------------------------------------------------------PONO KAI RESORT, Kauai, $5000, 631/499-1696, Mrosenb55@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------KAUAI BANYAN HARBOR, 2BR, sleeps 6, 7/30-8/06, annual, 54000 RCI pts, $3400. 915/307-7765 **************************** IDAHO **************************** STONERIDGE RESORT. Buy Resale weeks starting at $600, FYE 2011 maint fees - studio $223.50, 1BR $306, lg 1BR $386, 2BR $496. Cunningham RealtyDeanne Fultz- licensee. 208/437-2451 Stoneridgeresort.com **************************** ILLINOIS **************************** WEEKEND FOR NOTRE DAME FAN! 1Bd EY Game 3 Notre Dame Football. Varsity Club of America - South Bend Chapter - Mishawaka, Indiana. Make Offer! Call 866.327.2707 or Stacey@byebyetimeshare.com or *************************** LOUISIANA *************************** WYNDHAM AVENUE PLAZA- New orleans Garden District, Studio 2BR/2BA deeded Floating wk. $2200. 573/552-6488 or Annsteward1@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------THE QUARTER HOUSE, New Orleans, Week 48, 1BR/1BA, $6000, Amazing unit & Resort. Tzikel@hotmail.com *************************** MARYLAND *************************** OCEAN CITY, MD Club Ocean Villas II, Boardwalk One, Ocean High and The Quarters. We have it all from fixed flex, quartershare to RCI Points. Studio to Two bedroom refurbished resorts. Own one week and vacation up to 39 nights each year. Call for incredible resale prices and no hassles. Defender Realty 1-800-799-0798 Page 45 *************************** MARYLAND *************************** OCEAN CITY: TIMESHARE RESALES $950.00 to $5900.00. 2 Bedroom, 2 bath Ketch Real Estate Co, II, Inc. 410/749-6112 Email: drtimeshare@verizon.net Web: octimeshare.com ------------------------------------------------------SUNFEST WEEK (39) IN OCEAN CITY, 2br/2ba, full kit, w/d, spa & pool, Lucayan $1095, Lighthouse Pt $895, $1695 for both weeks. Great wk! 267/733-7241 or sto25sh@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------OCEANTIME, Ocean City, Wk 35, 2BR/2BA. Very low fees. $5500 or OBO. mares1000@msn.com **************************** MASSACHUSETTS **************************** HARBORSIDE INN on Martha’s Vine-yard! Only 2BR/2ba, slps 6 unit. Summer wk 36, $7500. Boat dock. slah809173@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------DEEDED 1BR UNITS- Cape Winds (Hyannis): wk 37 & Club of Cape Cod (Dennisport): wk 27. $500 each OBO. 781/7492877 or laddieb@netzero.net ------------------------------------------------------VACATION VILLAGE in the Berkshires, Hancock, wk 32,near Tanglewood. 2BR/2ba, Suites A & B (lockout), $26,000. hsgr156@optonline.net ------------------------------------------------------CAPE COD-Southcape Resort-Deeded Wk 23; 2BR & loft, slps 8, outdr & indoor pool & tennis $5000 OBO 813/634-7905 or sgrosskopf@tampabay.rr.com ------------------------------------------------------BREWSTER GREEN RESORT, beautiful fall week #41. Full kitchen, slps 6, 2BR/2BA, washer/dryer. Google resort website, in MA. $2600/ 215/527-8677, taylorfe@msn.com **************************** MICHIGAN **************************** HARBOR COVE - Harbor Springs, MI. 2 bedroom 2 bath units. White & blue weeks. Rock bottom prices. Beach, two pools, (one indoor) near skiing & casinos. pride2@gmail.com **************************** MIISSISSIPPI **************************** ROYAL HOLIDAY BEACH, Biloxi 2BR, 2.5BA, Red week 39, pool,bar,grill, casino n/b. colepsue@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------- Don’t miss an issue. Keep your subscription active. Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** MISSOURI **************************** BRANSON SURREY Grand Crowne- Free giveaway, 3BR/2-1/2ba, slps 12, MF pd ’10, float, white, lock-out. 281/398-8255 ------------------------------------------------------PALACE VIEW- 3BR lockout, 3ba, floating wk, odd years, slps 10, $15,000 OBO. 618/228-7439 ------------------------------------------------------BRANSON STONEBRIDGE VILLAGE $500 2BR lockout, floating wk. 630/7731650 sgarbocl@sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------Bi-ANNUAL TIMESHARE, Penthouse, French Quarter, Branson, Missouri 314/220-7713 jamil@2niceguys.com ------------------------------------------------------SUITES AT FALL CREEK, Unit 1105, Week 31, 2Bdrm w/lockout. Sleeps 8-10 timeshare@theleefamily.org ------------------------------------------------------STORMY POINT VILLAGE, Branson, Yellow Season, 3BR/2BA, $8500, 219/9872896, Dtiemens1@netnitco.net **************************** NEVADA **************************** POLO TOWERS: On the Strip in Las Vegas. ALLTowers 1,2,& 3 at the Polo Towers. Prime floating and fixed, 1 and 2 bedroom deeded VILLAS and SUITES. Annual Use $1495+. Call Tony: (714)8414541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ----------------------------------------------------RIDGE TAHOE RESORT: Lake Tahoe. Prime floating WINTER/SUMMER deeded units in all buildings (Plaza & Terrace buildings). $995+. Call Tony: (714)8414541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ------------------------------------------------------POLO TOWERS- VILLA: On the Vegas Strip. 2BR, slps 6 & deeded. Red Wk. $4000. Alicia 401/413-8199 or alicia.m.medeiros@cox.net ------------------------------------------------------Save 40 to 70% off Hilton Grand Vacation Club units. I am an Accredited Buyers Representative. and will be happy to represent you in the purchase of a Hilton unit. No Buyer’s fee. If you would like to be put on my Best Buy list send an email to Judi@ JudiKoz.com. You may call me at 1-800541-5666 ext 622 or my cell at 407-9210000. My website is www.JudiKoz.com ------------------------------------------------------www.thelodgeatkc.com - Maintenance approx $114 quarterly. $1800 OBO. 909/5965008 or tendt2@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------JOCKEY CLUB 2/3 next to Bellagio slps 6, 2 wks $4500 each $8,000 both Float $700 Rent, 972/239-9315 CST ------------------------------------------------------POLO TOWERS, LAS VEGAS, Deeded 1BR unit, on strip-across from new City Center. $15,000 obo. Deal directly with Polo Towers for usage, not RCI or II. Email inquiries to tduncan2@tampabay.rr.com ------------------------------------------------------JOCKEY CLUB, Las Vegas Strip, 2BR, Wk 1 $5000, 1BR Wk 49 or 50 $3000. 978/9877944 djmrsm@rcn.com TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR SALE **************************** NEVADA **************************** POLO TOWERS, Las Vegas Strip, 2BR w/lockout, Wk 1 $4000, sleeps 6 978/9877944 or djmrsm@rcn.com ------------------------------------------------------POLO TOWERS 1BR, deed wk #12, 303/360-5126, $4500, Ask for Phyllis apsmith8@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------VEGAS-WESTGATE 1BR/1BA near strip even year, float, $8000, 414/463-1817 or ebonedolls2006@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------HYAT HIGH SIERRA LODGE. Platinum 2/2 $20,900 Lower Unit Handicap Access Fixed Week 26 Enjoy 4th of July in Lake Tahoe See us at www.htr4timeshare.com Hotel Timeshare Resales 800/808-5651 ------------------------------------------------------TAHOE SUMMIT VILLAGE, Stateline, Nev. Floating red week, 2BR/2BA, $1,100, Jeff 360/466-4320. ------------------------------------------------------PLANET HOLLYWOOD TOWERS by Westgate Las Vegas, $35000, negotiable, 403/703-2182 mcgrathj58@yahoo.ca ------------------------------------------------------POLO TOWERS, Las Vegas Deeded 2BR Lock-Off, Wk 22 $1.00 nordictugs32@nordictugs32.com ------------------------------------------------------GRANDVIEW AT LAS VEGAS, $19999, Wk #3, 2BR/2BA, kmalli@rochester.rr.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT GRAND CHATEAU, LAS VEGAS. $25000, 909/771-8932, w_gultom@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------PLANET HOLLYWOOD TOWERS BY WESTGATE, Las Vegas, $25000, 320/2695851, cherylcurtiss@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT GRAND CHATEAU, Las Vegas 2BR/2BA/lockoff. Platinum weeks odd years. $12,000. 262/547-6373 ------------------------------------------------------TAHITI VILLAGE,LasVegas, Float, 1BR/1BA 10K OBO. Willie 928/636-6504,mwkbrwise@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------HAVASU DUNES RESORT; near lake with fun shopping area, casinos, London Bridge, free bus to Laughlin; ghost town nearby; mini unit/studio/floating wk @$1200, 619/303-1366, jmjsrk@cox.net ------------------------------------------------------Place your classified ad today for the March/April issue. www.tstoday.com Page 46 **************************** NEW HAMPSHIRE **************************** FULLY EQUIPPED 2BR w/d, fp, PGA golf course.March, May or July at Cold Spring Prop. Ashland, NH $2K OBO 508/6683256 ************************* NEW JERSEY **************************** FLAGSHIP RESORT IN AC- Studio unit 906, slps 4, ann flt wk. $11,500 OBO. 973/377-7929 or TwoBauers@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------ATLANTIC PALACE in Atlantic City. 1 week during August. $34,000. RCI for resort swap. Pat: 973/714-7040. ------------------------------------------------------ATLANTIC CITY-Flagship Resort, beautiful 1BR, oceanfront, Wk 3, $15,000 price is negotiable. Must sell owner is relocating. 718/974-1719 or campbe798@aol.com. **************************** NEW YORK **************************** Save 40 to 70% off Hilton Grand Vacation Club units. I am an Accredited Buyers Representative. and will be happy to represent you in the purchase of a Hilton unit. No Buyer’s fee. If you would like to be put on my Best Buy list send an email to Judi@JudiKoz.com. You may call me at 1-800-541-5666 ext 622 or my cell at 407-921-0000. My website is www.JudiKoz.com ------------------------------------------------------MANHATTAN CLUB NYC- Contract #237, 1BR/2ba, part kitchen, ideal location, floating, annual use, steal at $7500. Bob 303/918-3344 or 303/298-1047 ------------------------------------------------------MANHATTAN CLUB NYC Penthouse Suite 1BR/2BA eff. Kitchen, sleeps 4, near Rock. Ctr., Carn. Hall, 5th Ave, Bwy, Museums, annual flexible use $32000 (20% below current price!) Candee 631/998-3659/516/524-0613 ------------------------------------------------------HGVC W57th St. NY, $33,000, platinum wk, 5250 Pts. Studio Plus, 561-753-8645 olevitch@comcast.net ------------------------------------------------------MANHATTAN CLUB, NYC 1BR/2BA Suite, Eff Kitchen Floating Annual Use, Pay transfer Fees and it’s yours. Bob 303/918-3344 or 303/670-3189. **************************** NORTH CAROLINA **************************** ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. Oceanfront Resorts. Homeowners Association Closeouts and resales. Deeded weeks. Blue start at $200.00, white start at $500, Red start at $900. 1,2,3 BR. Timeshare OutletDeanna Hull Realty. Rentals avail. 800/477-4180, www.deannahullrealty.com Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** NORTH CAROLINA **************************** OUTER BANKS, NC- All resorts and homeowner assn resales. 1, 2, 3, & 4 BR condos. Deeded wks. 252/441-2134 www.outerbanksresorts.com ------------------------------------------------------OUTER BANKS BEACH CLUB 1, Wk 38, 3BR sleeps 8, Oceanview, $6000 Call 757/890-0920 if interested. ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM 126,000 Deeded Points, Sapphire Valley. Low Price! $2500 OBO wheeler345@comcast.net ------------------------------------------------------CHETOLA RESORT, Blowing Rock. $4800, 2BR/2BA, Week 39, 704/263-6069, timdebbielowe@bellsouth.net ------------------------------------------------------FAIRFIELD HARBOUR, New Bern, $5000, The Fairways-Double Share, 931/4565601 Dawnrobb@citlink.net *************************** OREGON **************************** WHISPERING WOODS RESORT, Whelches, Or. 2BR/2BA, on golf course, at ft Mt Hood, deeded, 5 wks over 2 yrs, trades well, ground level. $1500. 509/299-5660 *************************** PENNSYLVANIA **************************** THE GALLERIA AT SPLIT ROCK- Float week, studio, bi-ennial. Best offer at fair price. Great for exchanges. Casino close by. Jim: 201/384-6062 **************************** RHODE ISLAND **************************** WYNDHAM NEWPORT ONSHORE- Flex Wk. 2BR/2ba, $1900. Wyndham Long Wharf Resort- Newport, Floating Red Wk. 2BR/2ba, Kit, $5900. richard.tilton@verizon.net or 978/490-7255, 978/352-7227 **************************** SOUTH CAROLINA **************************** MYRTLE BEACH Maritime Beach Club, The Links, The Beach House, Windy Shores II, Ocean Forest Colony, Montego Beach Club and Ataylaya Towers. We offer fixed, floating, flex and RCI Points from studio to three bedrooms. Oceanfront to golf course. Vacation up to 35 nights each year and it works! Low RCI Points conversion price. Call for information at Defender Realty 1-800-799-0798 fbaker@defenderresorts.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S BARONY BCH- Hilton Head, 5-Star, 2BR/2ba, ocean-side, Bronze wk, $5500. 419/841-7154 or 419/283-9932 ------------------------------------------------------- TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR SALE **************************** SOUTH CAROLINA **************************** MARRIOTT’S BARONY BCH CLUB Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head, Oceanview, 2BR/2ba (slps 8). Highly motivated seller. jwaproperty@comcast.net ------------------------------------------------------TOP RATED SOLD OUT oceanfront Grand Ocean Marriotts. Slps 8, gold season, oceanview. $22,000 ea. skipfeild@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------NORTH MYRTLE BCH TIMESHARE2BR/2ba, slps 6, pool, beachfront. Owner selling: Wk15- $1900; Wk45- $1500 or $2900 for both. 864/646-8177. View at apatbwh.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT SURF WATCH- Hilton Head Island, 5-star Oceanfront Resort, Vacation Club ownership, Gold season, 3BR/3ba, garden view villa, slps 12. 2011 occupancy, $21,.900- well below current Marriott price. Motivated seller. kjbenedict@msn.com ------------------------------------------------------HHI South Carolina ISLAND LINKS. Tri Annual Ownership. Available this year!!! MOTIVATED SELLER. NO reasonable offer refused. E-Mail clement_riley@msn.com ------------------------------------------------------HILTON HEAD 5-star ocean-front Marriott SurfWatch. 3 pools (1 indoor), 3BD/3BA slps 12. Jul 22-29,’11 booked. Motivated. 540-230-4277, bettesmith37@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------HILTON HEAD- Marriott Surf Watch & Marriott Baroney. Most Desirous Properties! Get in at a fraction of the current listed prices. marye@cape.com. ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT HILTON HEAD ISLAND- 5-star resort, 3BR/3ba, garden view, silver season, motivated seller, closing cost paid. hrssmith@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------HILTON HEAD IS. Marriott’s Surf Watch Resort. 3br 3ba, sleeps 12. Spring/Fall week Must sell ASAP. Seller will pay all clos. costs. tmbresson@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------SURFWATCH RESORT- on Hilton Head Island in the Spring/Fall time period. 2BR/2ba. Motivated sellers must sell ASAP. Please contact at therrala@cox.net ------------------------------------------------------HILTON HEAD- Marriott Surf Watch, 3BR/3ba. Beautiful location on the ocean/ salt marsh. Asking $15,000. Motivated Seller pays closing costs. jeffreycohen41@ verizon.net ------------------------------------------------------HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Marriott 5-star, 2BR/2ba, prime summer wks, motivated seller, must sell immediately rosegrower76@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------THE CAROLINA CLUB, Hilton Head Island, $7000, rkp3ga@aol.com. 770/490-6603 Page 47 **************************** SOUTH CAROLINA **************************** HILTON HEAD ISLAND- 3BR/3ba, Slps 12. Off season wk. Motivated Seller Sub. below Marriott price. 800/473-6674 X-1428 Stan.lewis@vacationclub.com ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM OCEAN BLVD-MYRTLE BEACH-purchased in 2006 for $17,000; points:154,000; will sell for recently reduced price of $9,250. (904) 399-1711 or robertcowlesatty@comcast.net. ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTTS SURFWATCH RESORTHHI, 3BR/3ba, oceanfront, slps 12, Gold Season. waltergamprey@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT BARONY BEACH CLUB, Hilton Head, 2 gold week units$38,000 for both, 2bd/2ba sleeps 8, kjlatty@bjklaw.com ------------------------------------------------------MARITIME BCH CLUB, Myrtle Bch, studio, slps 4/2 priv. Red Wk 40. faces bch, pool, game rm, bar/grill, A/C, full kit, elevator, many other amen. 864/316-3714 ------------------------------------------------------TWO MARRIOTT GRANDE OCEAN (MGO)- oceanside/oceanview, gold wks available at $14,000 each or $27,000 for both. Spyglass3013-tstoday1@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S SURFWATCH RESORTHHI, 3BR/3ba, oceanfront, slps 12, Gold Season. WalterGAmprey@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------HILTON HEAD- Marriott Surf Watch, 3BR/3ba. Beautiful location on the ocean/salt marsh. Asking $15,000. Motivated Seller pays closing costs. jeffreycohen41@verizon.net ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S BARONY BEACH CLUBHilton Head, Bronze Wk, 2BR/2BA, $4.500. My price is 55% below Marriott’s Price. fsalamy@att.net or 919-9670439 ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT GRANDE OCEAN: Two 2BR units in mid-March. One of Hilton Head’s best locations. Will sell one or both. All offers considered. fmarlee415@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------HILTON HEAD, MARRIOTT, 5-Star Resort, Direct Oceanfront, Off season wk, 2BR/2ba, Slps 8, Special Golf & Tennis Pkgs, Motivated Sellers. Must sell asap. nickmgmt@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------SURFWATCH 3 bed/3bath DIRECT oceanfront PLATINUM wk. Marriott’s selling price $73900 MOTIVATED $37950. All closing costs/fees paid 843/422-1672 ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT OCEAN WATCH VILLAS @ GRAND DUNES, Myrtle Beach, $15000, 508/942-1608 rayd@focussalesinc.com ------------------------------------------------------ELLINGTON II At Wachesaw Plantation East, Murrells Inlet, $15900, 269/274-9138, sk.07171950@live.com. Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** SOUTH CAROLINA **************************** OCEAN PALMS RESORT, Hilton Head Island, 3BR, 5th share, 10wks, $65000, tlbrownell@frontier.com ------------------------------------------------------HILTON HEAD PORT O CALL. 3BR/3BA, slps 8, golf pkg, 2011 fees paid. 60,500 points, $5900. 915/307-7765 ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT OCEAN WATCH VILLAS, Myrtle Beach, Wk 19, Oceanview, 2BR/2BA, $9000 OBO, 704/489-6420 **************************** TENNESSEE **************************** GATLINBURG-Pigeon Forge-Laurel Crest2BR Lockout Deeded Red Wk 8 $7000 - Bob Meiers 863/438-2172 **************************** TEXAS **************************** SOUTH PADRE ISLAND. Royale Beach & Tennis Club (VRI). Annual 2 Bedroom Luxury Condo Resort on the Beach (sleeps 8) $12000 obo. Float Week check-in Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Stacey@byebyetimeshare.com ------------------------------------------------------STD-ROYAL B&TC- San Padre, 19,600 pts, MF pd ap $3500. 734/421-1805 Bob Dew bdew99@sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------ESCAPES TO GALVESTON-1BR on gulf bch, close to NASA, Schlitterbahn water park, excellent for Mardi Gras in Galveston as well as historic Strand for shopping and restaurants. johndif3@sbcglobal.net or 281/556-9005 ------------------------------------------------------GALLEON BAY CLUB S. Padre, 2-2BR/2BA Units $200ea/OBO. Will help with closing. Both float time, 715/4259627 dmwoeste@sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------SILVERLEAF’S Holly Lake Ranch, Big Sandy, RedWeek # 18, dmd clb mbrshp,$7000, tnzg1@comcast.net **************************** UTAH **************************** SWEETWATER LIFT LODGE HOA resales, fixed, deeded ownership. resales@tradingplaces.com ------------------------------------------------------PARK HOTEL-HOA resales fixed, deeded ownership. resales@tradingplaces.com. ------------------------------------------------------PARK REGENCY- Association resales deeded ownership. resales@tradingplaces.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT MOUNTAINSIDE, Park City, Gold (24-38), 2BR/2BA/lock-off, $8900, 623/780-3737, billgislason@cox.net ------------------------------------------------------- TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR SALE **************************** VIRGINIA **************************** WILLIAMSBURG PLANTATION- Jame2town Unit, slps 12, yellow wk 2, Tri-yearly. $4000 NEG. 410/960-7669 ------------------------------------------------------WILLIAMSBURG POWHATAN- biannual Red Wk 23, 4BR/4ba Lockout (slps 12) or use 2BR/2ba every yr. $775 + closing. blanasa@atlanticbb.net ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT MANOR CLUB - Williamsburg Platinum wk, 2BR/2ba, golf view, free golf. Usage year 2011. Priced To Sell $6500. teacher555@juno.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S MANOR CLUB- Fords Colony- Williamsburg, Platinum week. 2BR/2BA. $16.500 Sold-out resort, Special golf use. My price is 33% below Marriott’s price. fsalamy@att.net 919-967-0439 ------------------------------------------------------WILLIAMSBURG PLANTATION, Williamsburg wk 13 A/B bi-yr $7000, 540/823-5029, usfive@earthlink.net ------------------------------------------------------OCEAN BEACH CLUB, Virginia Beach, Wk 26, oceanft, $39900, 540/448-1341, triciabowersox@rocketmail.com ------------------------------------------------------VILLAS AT THE BOARDWALK, Virginia Beach, Wk #30, 1BR/1BA, slps 6, $19850. Escobar3@optonline.net ------------------------------------------------------GOLD KEY RESORTS, Boardwalk Villas, Virginia Beach, Wk 30, 1BR/1BA, $19850, escobar3@optonline.net ------------------------------------------------------WILLIAMSBURG PLANTATION, Annual Flt AB-Jmstwns Occ:12, $6300, 269/9328748, pjworld510@yahoo.com **************************** WEST VIRGINIA **************************** LAKEVIEW RESORT, Morgantown, 2BR/2ba townhouse borders golf course, fitness & sports center, wk 15 slps 6 deeded, wallaceemail@yahoo.com or 215/887-8072 $1200 **************************** WISCONSIN **************************** THE RUSHES. Gold Crown Resort. On Kangaroo Lake. 1,000 ft of shore, plus 100 acre nature preserve. In the heart of scenic Door County. Very limited number of resale weeks available. Contact: Tom Moeller, Starr Realty. 800/661-8555 Email: tom_rushes@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------Advertise your resort or company in TimeSharing Today Page 48 **************************** WISCONSIN **************************** EAGLE RIVER. Lake Forest Resort & Club. Where woods & water meet! Attractive prices, many amenities. II Resort. Deeded fixed weeks. All 2 BR, 2 bath, sleeps 6. On 28 lake chain, rec. area w/golf, fitness center w/pool, boat, fish, hike, bike, snowmobile or X-C ski. 4 forests nearby. Wi Travel Green Certified, Call Marcy: 715/479-2455 x204 or visit us at www.lakeforestresort.com -----------------------------------------------------TELEMARK RESORT – Cable, WI $299 Birthplace-American Birkebiener, pet friendly, RCI floating time resort. Choice of 8 unit styles & color. $299 any unit. Some Red lakefront units. X-C ski, hike, bike, ATV/snowmobile from unit. Near national forest. Adjacent golf course and airport. Call Marge 715/798-3999 #522 or email rcimarge@cheqnet.net *************************** WYOMING **************************** FIXED WEEKS FOR SALE at the Jackson Hole Racquet Club Resort in beautiful Jackson Hole, WY. Low season wks (April, October, November) available starting at $100 per wk. For more info please see our website at www.jhrccondoshare.com *************************** BAHAMAS **************************** BAHAMAS ISLAND RESORT & Golf Club- wk 28, 2BR/2ba. Asking $1000 OBO. Pal13749@verizon.net -----------------------------------------------------FREEPORT RESORT & CLUB 2/2 fixed weeks 1,2,3 & 4, $2500 each or $8000 for 4. Golf within walking, beach 10 min awayvan to beach & casino 972/239-9315 ------------------------------------------------------HARBORSIDE @ ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, 2BR Lockoff Villa wk 39, $18500. Haigoham@comcast.net *************************** CANADA **************************** MOUNTAINSIDE LODGE, Whistler B.C.1BR/2ba, E/O yr even yr, Floating Spr/Fall, fireplace, jacuzzi. Asking $3000 & closing. Contact Ellen at 207/453-7521 -----------------------------------------------------ELKHORN @ FALCON CREST, Canmore, AB, $12999, 21000/yr RCI pts, 42000 pts with sale, aaronleo@telus.net ------------------------------------------------------BANFF Rocky Mountain Resort, Banff, Alberta, $4700, Rufd@telus.net 403/2772432 ------------------------------------------------------CLUB CRANBERRY, Collingwood, Ontario. 1 Bdrm EOY (even) at considerably less than developer pricing. $10000 obo. 90 minutes north of Toronto; Canada’s premier vacation spot! Stacey@byebyetimeshare.com Jan/Feb, 2011 *************************** CANADA **************************** AVIAWEST AT PACIFIC SHORES RESORT & SPA . Nanoose Bay, Van Island, BC, $3250, countryridge@shaw.ca ------------------------------------------------------WHISKI JACK AT TYNDALL STONE LODGE, Whistler, British Columbia, $999, Red, marianneclarkson@shaw.ca **************************** CARIBBEAN **************************** Aruba ------------------------------------------------------RENAISSANCE ARUBA BEACH RESORT-Wks 4,5,6, starting from $8,500/wk, 1 BR Suites.Great location, 845/246-3227 jantique2000@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------RENAISSANCE BEACH RESORT 1BR slp 4, Wk 15 $4000. 2 pools-swimup bar, walk to casinos, restaurants, “A STEAL” 248/926-1309 busynancy@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------PARADISE BEACH VILLAS Wk 13, 1BR Oceanview 3rd floor $7500 negotiable 978/580-1127 lorain3@verizon.net ------------------------------------------------------RENAISSANCE ARUBA. Resort & Casino. (Marriott) Week 6, unit 311. PoolOceanview $10,800 wshnfl@aol.com 352-697-3133 ------------------------------------------------------CPV www.cpvr.com, 1BR/2BA $2000 All offers consid. painter787@aol.com. 212/787-7488.. ------------------------------------------------------- Cayman Islands ------------------------------------------------------MORRITTS GRAND RESORT- 2BR/2ba, full kit, pool, oceanfront. 2 flt wks to use/bank/sell. Original $27,000; sell for $20,000. 972/742-1193 ------------------------------------------------------7 Mile Beach Resort, our # 1 seller. 2 bedroom floating week priced at just $2295! Licensed Broker. A+ Rating with the BBB. 1 year Satisfaction Guarantee with each purchase! 800-809-6020 or timeshares@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------- St. Maarten ------------------------------------------------------PELICAN RESORT- Wk 20, unit C11A, corner unit w/ views of ocean, bay, pool, lagoon. $2950. 706/216-3879 ------------------------------------------------------OYSTER BAY RESORT/SPA, studio $23.67/mo, biennial flt odd, upgrade 1 or 2 bdrm $4950, larcher4@verizon.net 951/696-2340 ------------------------------------------------------DIVI LITTLE BAY-Wk 45 Bldg 9A, 1BR/2BA slps 4, pool, rest, spa, full kit $4500 right to use thru 11/2036. miznme@verizon.net or 443/324-9618 ------------------------------------------------------TOWERS AT MULLET BAY. Week 31. Studio, slps 4. Great trade. $4000. 914/6665501 or jstein4430@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------- TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR SALE **************************** CARIBBEAN **************************** St. Maarten ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL-ISLANDER wk 19 2br/2Ba slps 6, oceanfront $7500 941/429-2390 or lmartel1465@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------PELICAN RESORT. Red Weeks 19 & 20. B266 & B208, Sat-Sat. Ocean views. $5200 for both. Call Joann: 860/489-6396 ------------------------------------------------------PELICAN RESORT-Wk 46, unit C14A, w/ view of island & bay. $2500. 2011 maint paid. 415/606-3219. ------------------------------------------------------PELICAN RESORT Wk 49 red, 1st wk in Dec, 2BR w/king bds, slps 6, spectacular views, wonderful location Unit D-10 SatSat. Must sell $2500. 203/206-7305 or aliceferraro@snet.net ------------------------------------------------------TOWERS AT MULLET BAY, wk 26, unit 601. Lge 2BR/2BA, fkit, balc. $9500. 551/486-1757, smergel3@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------TOWERS AT MULLET BAY, 2 BR/2ba, slps 6, Wk 27, $1500, 678/576-8538, chriss4198@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------SAPPHIRE BEACH RESORT. 2 bedroom floating week 42 priced at just $1495 with lockout feature! Licensed Broker. A+ Rating with the BBB. 1 year Satisfaction Guarantee with each purchase! 800/809-6020 or timeshares@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------- Virgin Islands ------------------------------------------------------WESTIN ST JOHN- Studio Unit, Week 22, 37,000 Star Options, $7500. slah809173@aol.com -**************************** ECUADOR *************************** THE OCEAN HIDEAWAY Resort and SpaBeachfront Hotel & 2BR units starting at $1995 for 5 years/5 weeks INCLUDING Maintenance! $99/wk offer for 2. See web site:www.TheOceanHideaway.com Email: TheOceanHideaway@Yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------THE OCEAN HIDEAWAY Resort and Spa- 12BR/12.5 baths & Caretakers houses, pool,Oceanfront, Tennis, Wi-Fi, Furnished. Income!! $1,500,000. TheOceanHideaway.Com 954/993-5635 ------------------------------------------------------Your subscription keeps our voice strong. Renew your subscription at www.tstoday.com or see the back page to order. Page 49 **************************** GREECE **************************** LEONIKI RESIDENCE in Crete, Greece. 1BR/1ba, annual usage, wk 45. Kitchen, pool, bch nearby. $3000. Usage starts 2011. drjoy@seanet.com **************************** ISRAEL **************************** CLUB HOTEL EILAT, wk 52, suite 5 persons, $3000, 97226728142, davidvil@012.net.il **************************** MEXICO **************************** Cabo San Lucas ------------------------------------------------------Prime units at all PUEBLO BONITO RESORTS and VILLA DEL ARCO and VILLA DEL PALMAR and UVC/VILLA GROUP RESORTS. Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom prime floating & fixed units starting at $350+. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com -----------------------------------------------I specialize in ALL PUEBLO BONITO RESORTS in Cabo San Lucas. I have an extensive inventory of Prime units/ weeks in all unit sizes with prices starting at $1,200+. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ------------------------------------------------------PUEBLO BONITO BOLANCO RESORTLuxury Suite, floating week, 11 yrs left . $3000. 520/625-6917 ------------------------------------------------------PUEBLO BONITO SUNSET- Executive 1BR/2ba, Slps 6. Wks 1-50. $4500 OBO. sunbird@inreach.com 530/412-2894 ------------------------------------------------------PUEBLO BONITO AT MONTECRISTO ESTATE, 6/16-7/01. 3BR/3.5BA up to 10 people. $59K romans1017@mac.com ------------------------------------------------------- Cancun ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL ISLANDER- Wk 18, #4713, Beachfront, 1st Floor, Corner, $5000. tosell@bellsouth.net ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL CARIBBEAN- wks 38 & 39, 2BR/2ba, 5 star, sell $4995 ea, rent $895 a. cdpierce@optonline.net ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL SANDS BEACHFRONT- wks 17 & 18, Unit 5501, overlook Mansions to south. Quiet! Slps 6; Asking $19,000 ea or $35,000 for both. Real bargain, selling due to illness. jvukovich3@verizon.net or 260/627-7789 ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL HACIENDAS- Wks 1 thru 5, Biennial, All 5 wks in C313; $ 23,900 each, pkg deal. awhite9262@aol.com or 315/335-2345 ------------------------------------------------------- Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** MEXICO **************************** Cancun ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL ISLANDER: Wk 3- #4371 & Wk 4- #4372, 2BR/2ba,w/lock-off. $12,000 each, $20,000 for both.figtrees@att.net or 410/960-8528. ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL ISLANDR- WK 42, ocean view w/ lockout unit, slps 6-8; Incredible on/off site amenities; Royal Sands now sells for $28K our price $14,250. 510/523-6070 mmbeazley@sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL SANDS, Wk 48, Luxury 2BR corner unit, overlooking Caribbean Sea. Sell $16,995 OBO. 416/201-9208. ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL MAYAN 2BR, wk 18, $7000 firm, Oct 2010, Dec 2011, March 2012 banked with II. No Agents please. 480/861-5911, barbird12@msn.com ------------------------------------------------------ROYAL SANDS-Wk 12, Unit 5715. 2BR/2BA/lockoff. $23,000. Call 262/5476373 or vanvoors@sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------- Ixtapa ------------------------------------------------------OCEAN VIEW- PACIFICA CLUB- Gold medal accom for up to 6. Pick 1 wk out of 44 each yr for the next 24 yrs. $12,000. 847/729-7594 ------------------------------------------------------TESORO RESORT, Junior Suite slps 6, 2BR/2BA, Wk 48, oceanfront also Royal Aloha Vac Club Oahu, Hawaii, 1BR float, offers, b.l.p57@live.com ------------------------------------------------------- Los Cabos ------------------------------------------------------OCEANFRONT! GRAND REGINA, Los Cabos. Prime Week, 3BR/4BA, $49,000 Value! Azdougazdoug@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------- Mazatlan ------------------------------------------------------FUN IN THE SUN!! Pristine beaches!! A 1BR at the El Cid Resort. $9000 OBO. 818/366-8480 or yahoopat@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------THE INN AT MATZATLAN (www.innatmaz. com) - 1 wk 1BR/2Ba Luxury Suite sleeps 6, floating red wks 1-50 expires 12/2039, RCI, Maintenance $531; $11,500. Contact nicgau@comcast.net. ------------------------------------------------------- Nuevo Vallarta ------------------------------------------------------VILLA DEL PALMAR FLAMINGOS: Prime floating Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom WINTER and SUMMER weeks. Annual Use $350+. Contact Tony: (714)8414541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR SALE **************************** MEXICO **************************** Nuevo Vallarta ------------------------------------------------------GRAND MAYAN RESORT, Luxurious 2BR/2+BA, Grand Luxxe Master Ste, Apr 9-16, 2011. $2500, 928/634-0707. Contact Jandrpolak@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------PARADISE VILLAGE BEACH RESORT & SPA, Nayarit, $14500, 239/599-8458, rkellner@roadrunner.com ------------------------------------------------------- Puerto Vallarta ------------------------------------------------------PLAYA DEL SOL COSTA SUR (Costa Vida)- Dec Wk 49, Rm 1307; Jan Wk 2, 3, 4, 5, Rm 1308, 1BR, fixed time, 20 yrs. $3300 per wk + 2010 dues. 631/3245218 ------------------------------------------------------VILLA DEL PALMAR: Prime floating and fixed WINTER/SUMMER Studio, 1, & 2 bedroom units. Annual Use $350+. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ------------------------------------------------------LOGGING ACCIDENT! MUST SELL! Puerto Vallarta by marina: Velas Vallarta. 15 yrs left. $4995 OBO. 253/857-3679 ------------------------------------------------------LINDO MAR RESORT. Resales We Have Motivated Sellers! Perpetuity membership in Gold Crown® Resort. 1 & 2 bedrooms. All units ocean front. jesseh@tradingplaces.com ------------------------------------------------------WK 50, UNIT 06-306 AT LOS TULES. 9 yrs left on the contract. It is on RCI so you can look it up there. Magnificent and well kept up. Numerous pools and a beautiful bch. Near the airport. On bus line also. 3BR/4ba, penthouse, 2nd & 3rd floor. $3500 plus current maint fee of $1100. Illness forces sale. 203/799-9328 ishiffrin@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------SHERATON BUGANVILIAS, studio/4, Wk 47,Thanksgiving. $1000 Firm. Ernie 314/517-4087 eyjent@yahoo ------------------------------------------------------CLUB VELAS VALLARTA- 1BR/1ba, floating. $1250 +Bonus wk. Call: 702/606-0083 rehtee1937@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------RANCHO BANDERAS VACATION VILLAS, north of Puerto Vallarta, oceanview, 480 points, right to use until 2047, $2000 jmbetz@comcast.net ------------------------------------------------------PLAYA DEL SOL COSTA SUR, wk 20 for 20 yrs only. Lagoon in Pv, safe swimming. $1200 studio. Cdhillam@juno.com ------------------------------------------------------VILLA DEL PALMAR, Oceanfront, winter, Premier Studio, $10169/BO, kandjwedd@gmail.com Page 50 **************************** MEXICO **************************** Multiple Locations -----------------------------------------------------VIILA DEL PALMAR- 2 locations, 1BR floating Wk, slps 4. $9500. rhjames1@msn.com -----------------------------------------------------RENTALS OR PURCHASE.Mayan Palace (Puerto Penasco), Hacienda del Mar (Cabo San Lucas), Grand Mayan (Multiple locations) … many more! For details. 866.327.2707 or Stacey@byebyetimeshare.com (Financing Available) **************************** SPAIN **************************** OGISAKA GARDEN, $7000, jdurib@hotmail.com -**************************** MULTIPLE LOCATIONS **************************** WorldMark Resales Premier Reseller of WorldMark the Club Memberships Dozens of Contracts, Thousands of Satisfied Clients Timeshare Liquidation Service, LLC 888-517-9604 www.timeshareliquidationservice.com ------------------------------------------------------Save 40 to 70% off Hilton Grand Vacation Club units. I am an Accredited Buyers Representative. and will be happy to represent you in the purchase of a Hilton unit. No Buyer’s fee. If you would like to be put on my Best Buy list send an email to Judi@JudiKoz.com. You may call me at 1-800-541-5666 ext 622 or my cell at 407-921-0000. My website is www.JudiKoz.com ------------------------------------------------------DIAMOND RESORTS World Wide. 5500 pts for $5500. Alex: alexpalos@yahoo.com or 805/434-0181 ------------------------------------------------------MAKE AN OFFER. Shell, Wyndham, Diamond available. Add to your current portfolio or get that vacation home you always wanted! All offers considered. Contact: Stacey@byebyetimeshare.com or 866.327.2707 ----------------------------------------------------STARWOOD VACATION OWNERSHIPWestin & Sheraton vacation units; significantly less than developer sales price for 1 & 2 Bedroom units! For details to make offer, 866.327.2707 or Stacey@byebyetimeshare.com ------------------------------------------------------CLUB WYNDHAM Access 690,000 Points ARP Reservation to over 50 Resorts. $.05PT-Make Offer. ddraving@cox.net ------------------------------------------------------- Jan/Feb, 2011 -**************************** MULTIPLE LOCATIONS **************************** DIAMOND RESORTS US Collection. 4000 points priced at just $99! Licensed Broker. A+ Rating with the BBB. 1 year Satisfaction Guarantee with each purchase! 800-809-6020 or timeshares@aol.com TIMESHARES FOR RENT **************************** ARIZONA **************************** LONDON BRIDGE RESORT, LAKE HAVASU: Prime 1 and 2 bedroom Lakeview suites. $100+ per day. Contact Tony for details at (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ------------------------------------------------------CHAMPIONSHIP BOWL WK 1/8-15/11, Orange Tree Golf Resort, Slps 4, many menities. $1200/wk jcaranch@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------LEGACY GOLF RESORT, Phoenix, anytime! $625/wk Studio, $975/wk 1BR. 480/352-6652 www.legacyphoenix.com ------------------------------------------------------GRAND LODGE ON PEAK 7, Breckenridge. Jan 29-Feb 5, 1BR/1BA-family friendly, richardstoker@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------SHERATON DESERT OASIS, Scottsdale. Spring Training 3/12/2011, $595 Stchristmann@stchristmann.de **************************** CALIFORNIA **************************** BIG BEAR LAKE: Prime 1 and 2 bedroom units at LAGONITA LODGE and SNOW LAKE LODGE. $100+ per day. Contact Tony for details at (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ----------------------------------------------------LAGUNA BEACH: I rent out PRIME units on a daily and/or weekly basis at LAGUNA SHORES RESORT for $100+ per day. Contact Tony for details at (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ----------------------------------------------------NEWPORT BEACH: I rent out PRIME 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath units on a daily and/ or weekly basis at MARRIOTT’S NEWPORT COAST RESORT for $200+ per day. Contact Tony for details at (714)8414541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ----------------------------------------------------OCEANSIDE: I rent PRIME units on a daily and/or weekly basis at BLUE WHALE RESORT for $100+ per day. Contact Tony for details at (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR RENT **************************** CALIFORNIA **************************** OCEANSIDE: I rent PRIME units on a daily and/or weekly basis at BLUE WHALE RESORT for $100+ per day. Contact Tony for details at (714)841-4541 LAKE TAHOE: RIDGE TAHOE RESORT. or Tony@TimeShareTony.com I----------------------------------------------------rent out Prime 1 and 2 bedroom units in all buildings on aRIDGE daily and/or weekly basis LAKE TAHOE: TAHOE RESORT. for $100+. or I rent out Contact Prime 1Tony: and 2(714)841-4541 bedroom units Tony@TimeShareTony.com in all buildings on a daily and/or weekly basis for $100+. Contact Tony: (714)841------------------------------------------------------4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com SAN FRANCISCO: INN AT THE OPERA ----------------------------------------------------and NOB HILL INNINN andATSUITES SAN FRANCISCO: THE OP-AT FISHERMAN’’S 1 abd 2 ERA and NOB WHARF. HILL INN Prime and SUITES bedroom units on a daily and/or weekly AT FISHERMAN’’S WHARF. Prime 1 basis atbedroom $100+ per day. Tony for abd 2 units onContact a daily and/or details (714)841-4541 or day. Tony@TimeS weeklyatbasis at $100+ per Contact Tony for details at (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ------------------------------------------------------SAN DIEGO, WELK MT VILLAS, Gold Cr, lg one BR. Ar. 11/27, $1000.WK $200 ni. For 2011 and 2012 same unit 1-52, 4 separate wks, $1000 ea, or $200 ni. golf course view rondesautels@gmail.com or 310/260-9507 ------------------------------------------------------FOUR SEASONS Residence Club Aviara, Carlsbad.1 BR Standalone or 2 BR lockoff Platinum or Gold Reservations available/requestable. Seven nights Starting from $1495 - $3995 Contact Viccie at TRIWEST 800/423-6377 www.ResidenceClubRentalBroker.com ----------------------------------------------------Riverpointe Napa Valley, Napa Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR Rental Inventory available/ requestable Wks 1-52. Seven nights Starting from $299 - $799. Contact TRIWEST at 800/423-6377. www.triwest-timeshare.com ----------------------------------------------------HARBORTOWN POINT Marina Resort and Club, Ventura. Mariner-Studio / Voyager-1BR / Islander-1BR lockoff Prime or High Reservations available/requestable. Seven nights Starting from $399 - $995 Contact TRIWEST at 800/423-6377 www.HarbortownPreferredBroker.com ------------------------------------------------------PALM SPRINGS, CA winter getaway @ LAWRENCE WELK DESERT OASIS. FriFri. 2/4-11/2011 & 2/11-18/2011; Sat-Sat. 3/12-19/2011 & 3/19-26/2011. @ 1BR/1BA, slps 4 w/pools & golf. @wk $750 or $2500 for all 4 wks. Cjackc73@hotmail.com. ------------------------------------------------------LAWRENCE WELK RESORT VILLAS, Escondido, $1399, 951/326-0417, Rpalafox19@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT NEWPORT COAST VILLAS, large 2 BR/2ba Oceanview, 6/12-6/19, $1850. Rkkarp@cox.net Page 51 **************************** CALIFORNIA **************************** POWELL PLACE; San Francisco. Weeks booked New Year’s, Easter and 4th of July. Large 1 Bd sleeps 4. www.powellplacesf.com (property details). Call or email with your request 866.372.2707; Stacey@byebyetimeshare.com ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM OCEANSIDE PIER RESORT, Oceanside, $1395, 908/575-0444, skolky@optonline.net ------------------------------------------------------TAMARACK BEACH RESORT, Carlsbad. In town, across from main beach. Large 2 BR/2ba o/front unit. 5/13-5/20. $1600 firm. Rkkarp@cox.net **************************** COLORADO **************************** APOLLO PARK @ VAIL, Vail, $400, 303/674-0010 azharian@q.com ------------------------------------------------------APOLLO PARK @ VAIL, Vail, CO holiday/ ski wks Available from $1500, 1 & 2 BR’s. Anne@alnacct.com ------------------------------------------------------THE WREN, Vail, wk 12, 1BR/2BA, slps 4, free shuttle, $1250, 608/985-8378, takkunen@mwt.net ------------------------------------------------------GRAND TIMBER LODGE, Breckenridge, 3BR/3BA sleeps 10, can be spl, $4400, 720/941-6150, fcpetrine@msn.com ------------------------------------------------------ST JAMES PLACE, Beaver Creek, Wk #5, 3BR/3BA, $3300 802/362-4224, pathomes@comcast.net ------------------------------------------------------VANTAGE POINT, Vail, Jan 15-22, 2 BR/2ba, slps 6, $1600/wk, contact: karenjoe96@aol.com **************************** FLORIDA **************************** Atlantic Coast ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM OCEAN WALK - Daytona Bch, Wk 11, 2BR/2ba, oceanfrnt, $1610. linbet55@yahoo.com 416/445- 7327 ------------------------------------------------------BERKSHIRE BEACH CLUB, Deerfield Beach, Wks 5 & 6, Beachside Unit $1350, 203/227-6327, Elenafostr@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------LIGHTHOUSE COVE RESORT, Pompano Beach, Wk 9, 2/26/11, Studio, Rt on beach $875, elaineqeii@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------EMERALD SEAS. Deefield Beach. Studio, Week 7. Convenient location for all attraction. Beach, pool, $700. 201/768-7124 ------------------------------------------------------THE COVE On Ormond Beach, Ormond Beach, $1400, 504) 279-0238 bettygagliano@hotmail.com Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** FLORIDA **************************** Atlantic Coast ------------------------------------------------------EASTER TIME-Marriott Ocean Pointe, Palm Beach Shores 4/14/11-4/21/11, 3BR/3BA Oceanfront $3200/wk 973/2633280, rcapex@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM SEA GARDENS, Pompano Beach, $700, Wk 8, 2/18/11, lge studio on the beach, elaineqeii@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------LIGHTHOUSE COVE RESORT, Pompano Beach, $1000, wk 9, 2/25/11, 1bdrm, faces beach, elaineqeii@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------GRANDE VILLAS AT WORLD GOLF VILLAGE, St. Augustine, $1000, 304/4293433, wellman155@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM SEA GARDENS, Pompano Beach $700 wk 8, oceanfront studio, 410604-3602 casmith12d@verizon.net ------------------------------------------------------- Gulf Coast -----------------------------------------------------GULF TIDES OF LONGBOAT KEY, Sarasota 2BR/2BA, slps 6, beach & pool. Week 52. $895. 317/507-4814 -----------------------------------------------------GULF TIDES OF LONGBOAT KEY, THE SURF CLUB RESORT- Marco Island, 2BR/2ba on Gulf of Mexico, $2100, renespallina@aol.com -----------------------------------------------------BONITA RESORT & CLUB, Bonita Beach, 1BR/1BA w/boat, $1100,239/849-6700, tsataroslaw@aol.com -----------------------------------------------------VANDERBILT BEACH & HARBOUR CLUB, Beachfront @BR/2BA, Naples, $1495, 239/849-6700, tsataroslaw@aol.com -----------------------------------------------------VOYAGER, Treasure Island, Wk 51, $400, 1BR/1BA, Wk 52 also available, 850/5768107 ------------------------------------------------------- Keys ------------------------------------------------------THE BANYAN RESORT. Key West. Wks 7,8,9. 1 BR/sleeps 4. Beautiful gardens & 2 pools 1 block off Duval. $1500/wk. 810/664-2834. ------------------------------------------------------FLORIDA BAY CLUB, Key Largo, $1299, judybruce@wi.rr.com 262-878-7566 ------------------------------------------------------- Orlando Area ------------------------------------------------------SPECIAL RATE- 50% OFF Limited TimeNear Disney: $590 a wk (+ tax), M.D. Services, Inc., 3BR/2ba (slps 8). 1-800949-2744 or mdservices@earthlink.net ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM BONNET CREEK RESORT, Lake Buena Vista, $1400, 360/766-6681, priceless6653@netzero.com ------------------------------------------------------CYPRESS POINTE GRAND VILLAS, Lake Buena Vista, $475, 2BR/2BA, slps 6 Doctort2@shaw.ca TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR RENT **************************** FLORIDA **************************** Orlando Area ------------------------------------------------------WESTGATE TOWN CNT, Interval Bank, float, 1BR or 2BR/2BA, $1000, 715/5821126 or wolbenent@centurytel.net. ------------------------------------------------------WESTGATE LAKES RESORT & SPA, 2BR/2BA Slps 8, 1 wk $800, 813/969-4239, romulov21@yaoo.com ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM BONNET CREEK RESORT, Lake Buena Vista, $1095, 908/575-0444, skolky@optonline.net ------------------------------------------------------WESTGATE LAKES RESORT, $849, 3BR, Apr 29, May 22, Aug 26, Nov 13,Nov 25, Dec 11, LuisCorralesPriale@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------SHERATON VISTANA RESORT, $1195, Wk 10, Mar 6-12, 2011 905/846-3750, haggisrs@sympatico.ca ------------------------------------------------------ORANGE LAKE – Gold Crown, Great golf, minutes to Disney attractions. 2BR/2BA Wk 9, 2/27/11-3/06/11. Wk 10, 3/6/11-3/13/11. $450 each. Call Sandy 269/637-5642. **************************** HAWAII **************************** MOLOKAI - KE NANI KAI RESORT. Experience unspoiled Hawaii on the beautiful West End of the Friendly Isle! 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Pool, Jacuzzi, tennis, beach. 2010 & 2011 weeks available. From $750/week. Call: 800/490-9042 www.kenanakai.com ------------------------------------------------------LAWAI BEACH RESORT- Poipu, Kauai. 1 & 2 BR condos available for 2011. Prices starting at $1000 per week. 808/7420185 ------------------------------------------------------KONA COAST II. 5 star. 1BR/2ba. Wks 2/13 & 2/20/2011. $825/wk. 301/898-9622 katfirball@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------PAHIO BALI HAI, Kauai 2BR/2ba 2 units Sept 24-Oct 1, 2011 ea slps 6 $1250ea or $2300 both. Perfect for a reunion or big family! Tom@bigbrand.com ------------------------------------------------------WESTIN Kaanapali Ocean Villas, Maui, 2BR/2BA, Oceanfront 7/2-9/2011. $3500 or $2100 1BR side, $1400 Suite side. 949/859-5817 or emilyrowe@cox.net ------------------------------------------------------NIHI KAI VILLAS, Koloa, Kauai, $900, 925/212-1100. Dapfister@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT KAUAI BEACH CLUB, Lihue, Kauai, $750, glendalammers@gmail.com or 251/990-6031, Page 52 **************************** HAWAII **************************** Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** NEW YORK **************************** MAUI WHALER Apr 17-May 1, 2011, 1BR/2BA max occ 5; unit 324. $3000 contact: schnieder@sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------KUHIO BANYAN CLUB, HONOLULU, eff, kit, slps 4, $625/wk, 2wks $1200 any wk 2011, bch rst city bus @ dr. 732/8499094 ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM AT WAIKIKI BEACH WALK, Honolulu, Oahu, $1195, 908/575-0444, skolky@optonline.net ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM KONA HAWAIIAN RESORT, KAILUA-Kona, $1195, 908/575-0444, skolky@optonline.net ------------------------------------------------------- THE MANHATTAN CLUB, NEW YORK, 03 June 2011 For 7 nights $2150, part week avail. Jeditchburn@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------THE MANHATTAN CLUB, NY, $2400, 978/401-9793, roy.mur@live.com KAHANA BEACH VACATION CLUB: 1 bedroom, 2 bath, Oceanfront, corner, end units located directly on the Sandy, Safe, Swimmable, Rock-Free Beach of Kahana on Maui. $1400 weekly. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com **************************** SOUTH CAROLINA **************************** **************************** MARYLAND **************************** THE QUARTERS, Ocean City, Summer 2011, 2BR/2BA Unit, $1250, hazelst28@gmail.com **************************** MONTANA **************************** June 2011-slps 6, TOP RESORT NEAR FLATHEAD LAKE, Glacier, many amenities, $200/nt 760/471-4799 (min 7 days) **************************** NEVADA **************************** POLO TOWERS. On The Strip in Las Vegas. ALL Towers at the Polo Towers. Prime 1 and 2 bedroom SUITES and VILLAS. $100+ per day. Contact Tony: ( 714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ------------------------------------------------------GRANDVIEW at Las Vegas:1 BR suite. $900.00 for wk. Call Rene for details: 951/326-0417 or rpalafox19@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------LAS VEGAS DESERT CLUB Summer Bay 2BR/2BA, slps 6, RCI points available gold crown, gated $100/nt, 510/531-3023, derelle29@sbcglobal.net. ------------------------------------------------------BLUEGREEN CLUB 36, Las Vegas, $850, Wlhuffines@att.net ------------------------------------------------------TAH ITI VILLAGE, Las Vegas, Wk 52, 1BR/1BA, $800, 757/971-1780, nicole.r.bechard@gmail.com **************************** NORTH CAROLINA **************************** OUTER BANKS WEEKLY RENTALS. 1, 2, & 3 BR condos. Oceanfront/oceanside. Duck to Hatteras. 252/441-2134. www.outerbanksresorts.com VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT- Located on Hilton Head Island, Marriott’s Surf Watch Resort. 3BR/3ba, slps 12, ocean view, special golf, tennis packages. Gold season. Substantially lower than Marriott’s rate. WalterGAmprey@aol.com or 410/861-8899 ------------------------------------------------------HILTON HEAD 5-star ocean-front Marriott SurfWatch. 3 pools(1 indoor), gf pkgs. 3BD/3BA slps 12. Jul 22-29,’11 booked: $2500. 540-230-4277, bettesmith37@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------Hilton Head-CORAL RESORTS, Hilton Head-3BR, slps 8; 2BR, slps 6, pool, golf, bch, activities, $1500-$1800. Pick your wk based on availability. 772/287-5730 ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT’S SURFWATCH RESORT, Hilton Head Island, 2BR/2ba, slps 8. Thanksgiving Wk 47 Nov 20-27, 2010. Substantially below normal rental rate. DFried273@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM EDISTO BEACH, SC, MAY 14-21 2br+loft, slps 8, 1000+sf, 614/7612543, $999. twhite55@columbus.rr.com ------------------------------------------------------PRESIDENTIAL VILLAS AT PLANTATION RESORT. Surfside Beach, $1000, 815/223-2536 wdminc2@ivnet.com ------------------------------------------------------OCEAN PALMS RESORT @ HILTON HEAD, $900, Free golf just pay cart fee, guardiananesthesia@ymail.com ------------------------------------------------------WYNDHAM SEAWATCH PLANTATION, Myrtle Beach $1195, 908/575-0444, skolky@optonline.net ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT GRANDE OCEAN, Hilton Head Isl, Wk 7 & or 8, 2BR/2BA, $1150 each, jtrembath@sympatico.ca ------------------------------------------------------Avoid scams: Ignore telemarketers and email solicitiors. Consult with an attorney on all transactions. TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR RENT **************************** VIRGINIA **************************** MARRIOTT MANOR CLUB @ Fords Colony, July 4th week. 2 BRs. $1,400. Michaelh@ccpinternational.com **************************** WASHINGTON **************************** WAPATO POINT, Manson, Wk 29, 2BR, SL7, on lake, $1950, 303-948-2209, lakechelanfemme@earthlink.net **************************** WISCONSIN **************************** PEPPERTREE, Wisconsin Dells, 2BR/2BA, pools, tennis, fitness rm, near casino & waterparks, July 22-29 $800, 262/544-4104. **************************** BAHAMAS **************************** HARBORSIDE AT ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, $3,000, Whskss@hotmail.com ot 860/633-0473 **************************** CANADA **************************** CHRISTMAS 12/26-1/1/2011-Club Intrawest Blackcomb, Whistler, 1BR, $1250, mmn21253@gmail.com **************************** CARIBBEAN **************************** Aruba ------------------------------------------------------PARADISE BEACH. 1 & 2 BR. Wks 51+52+1+3+4+5+8+9+31+32+ SALE. La Quinta, 1 BR. Poolside, Wk 11, Casa Del Mar 27+28. Call: 941/343-1088 ------------------------------------------------------PARADISE BEACH Wk 5, 2BR/2BA slps 6, Ocean, Poolview $1400 or sell 14K, 717/799-8459 dlespier@frontier.com ------------------------------------------------------MARRIOTT RESORT & CASINO, Aruba, ocean/island view .$6000, 801-556-5112. cndfamilyvacations@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------- St. Maarten ------------------------------------------------------DIVI LITTLE BAY. Wk 4. Completely renovated. 1 BR Deluxe 2 baths, full kitchen. Beautiful beach, pool. $1100. 201/224-2706 ------------------------------------------------------OYSTER BAY BEACH RESORT, $2499, 2BR/2BA. Oceanfrt, 815/623-3977, jmpenniman@charter.net Page 53 **************************** CARIBBEAN **************************** St. Maarten ------------------------------------------------------PELICAN RESORT, $785 Studio, slps 4, wk 5, Mar 5-March 12, 2011, B Bldg, 631/848-7955, 631/744-3666, rolilu2000@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------PELICAN RESORT-waterfront: 3/6-20/2011, two wks in M220, 1BR king+LR Q-sofa, $800+50/wk. DFC4045@msn.com ------------------------------------------------------- Virgin Islands ------------------------------------------------------WESTIN RESORT-St John, USVI, 2BR/3ba, slps 6, Hillside Villa, 2/212/28/11 and 3/7-3/21/11. TMiaz@aol.com or 860/985-9364 **************************** IRELAND **************************** GALWAY BAY COTTAGE, Barna, Ireland, $700, Aug 7-14, 2011. 3BR/1BA, slps 6. Joycapecod@aol.com **************************** MEXICO **************************** Cabo San Lucas -----------------------------------------------------PLAYA GRANDE- Gold Cr Penthouse, 2BR/3ba, slps 6, Ocean View, Wk 43 11/23, Wk 44 11/30, Wk 45 12/6, $1600/ wk. obriencgo@hotmail.com or 864/350-3233 -----------------------------------------------------SHERATON- HACIENDA DEL MAR: 1Jr, 4/4-4/18 2011, $1500. Also 1BR, 4/4-4/18 2011. Tagil2@verizon.net -----------------------------------------------------Prime units at all PUEBLO BONITO RESORTS and VILLA DEL ARCO and VILLA DEL PALMAR and UVC/VILLA GROUP RESORTS. Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units are all available. $700+ weekly. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ----------------------------------------------------PUEBLO BONITO RESORTS: PRIME suites at ALL Pueblo Bonito Resorts from $700+ weekly. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ----------------------------------------------------VILLA DEL ARCO RESORT: PRIME suites from $900+ weekly. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or at Tony@TimeShareTony.com ----------------------------------------------------MEDANO BEACH RENTALS: From 700+ weekly. Contact Tony at (714)8414541 or at Tony@TimeShareTony.com -----------------------------------------------------WWW.PUEBLOBONITOSUNSETBEACH. COM- Luxury 2BR/2ba, full kitchen, full balcony, Presidential Suite, slps 8, Holy Week 4/16/11-4/23/11. Not avail elsewhere. A steal st $2000/wk. RKKLOSS@aol.com 516/931-4803 ------------------------------------------------------ Jan/Feb, 2011 **************************** MEXICO **************************** Cabo San Lucas -----------------------------------------------------PLAYA GRANDE- Gold Cr, penthouse, 2BR/3ba, slps 6, ocean view, wk 4311/23, wk 44-11/30, wk 45-12/6. $1600/ wk. Email obriencgo@hotmail.com or 864/350-3233 -----------------------------------------------------PUEBLO BONITO at Montecristo Estate, $3200, 352/344-3149, leahstringer@yahoo.com -----------------------------------------------------PUEBLO BONITO RESORT AT SUNSET BEACH, Super Exec w/hot tub & wifi. $1850/wk, 303/570-5544, Jan@jhcupit.com -----------------------------------------------------PUEBLO BONITO SUNSET BEACH, Cabo $1725, 2BR Suite, fltwk, flxchkindate 952/934-9010, pamelaelf@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------ Cancun -----------------------------------------------------ROYAL SANDS, Wk 7 & 8, 2BR villa, PV, full kit, M5538, $1500, 612/720-3951, hoekman@infionline.net -----------------------------------------------------THE ROYAL,Cancun, $2100, 251/980-1355, Dennyv@dennymfg.com -----------------------------------------------------MAYAN PALACE, Cancun, $1500, slps 6/8, 12/31/10-1/7/11. +27832261698, Email sfm@absamail.co.za ------------------------------------------------------BEACH CLUB INTERNAT, Royal Resorts, 1/15/11. Wk #2, 2BR, 1+, $947, Email leslie@oakcrestfarmsllc.com ------------------------------------------------------- Mazatlan ------------------------------------------------------THE INN AT MAZATLAN, $1000, 970/221-7122, klahnert@earthlink.net ------------------------------------------------------- Nuevo Vallarta ------------------------------------------------------VILLA DEL PALMAR FLAMINGOS: Prime floating Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom, WINTER and SUMMER suites. $700+ weekly. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ------------------------------------------------------THE GRAND MAYAN, $1300, 519/715-9597 jmunson@cogeco.ca ------------------------------------------------------- Puerto Vallarta ------------------------------------------------------VILLA DEL PALMAR-2Br/3ba.slps 6 also in Cabo, floating wks, $900/wk. Email mari8wolf@verizon.net. ------------------------------------------------------VILLA DEL PALMAR: Prime Oceanfront Resort. $700+ weekly. Contact Tony: (714)841-4541 or Tony@TimeShareTony.com ------------------------------------------------------- TimeSharing Today TIMESHARES FOR RENT **************************** MEXICO **************************** Multiple Locations ------------------------------------------------------CLUB SOLARIS- SLPS 4, in Cabo San Lucas or Cancun. $1500 1 wk or $2500 2 wks. Balcony, Pools, Great Children play areas. Additional all inclusive food and liquor. mortay72@yahoo.com **************************** MULTIPLE LOCATIONS **************************** ANY TIMESHARE. Any size. Any location. $700/wk + fees. Contact tsgalore@yahoo.com for details. ------------------------------------------------------Anytime, Size, Place; Wyndham, II, RCI, Worldmark. $700/wk+.Murdia-951/674-3040, friend24@verizon.net PRODUCTS AND SERVICES **************************** RESORT PROPERTY MARKETING INTERNATIONAL REALTY. WYNDHAM WORLDMARK AND FAIRFIELD, MARRIOTT, HILTON, HYATT AND OTHER FINE RESORTS. 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