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@lawrencegale5906 Күн бұрын
When you mention booking at midnight 13 months out, what time zone would this be? Also, thanks for clarifying that you just need the first day of your trip to be available, not the whole week. I was just wondering that the other day. Thanks for all your reviews!
@timesharetraveler Күн бұрын
I believe it is Midnight PST since that is when the call center hours are based. But it would be interesting to try. I know Hilton is east coast since I have booked them at 9PM PST the day before (a bit off topic)
@deannaann1922 Күн бұрын
This looks like a cool place to visit
@timesharetraveler Күн бұрын
ONe of two of my favorite wineries. The other being Sunce near Santa Rosa
@deannaann1922 Күн бұрын
That looks amazing
@timesharetraveler Күн бұрын
It is if you like saving money
@mopardoctor9966 Күн бұрын
The Worldmark website has to work first. Hard to log in, ghost and hidden inventory.
@timesharetraveler Күн бұрын
I struggle with it as well. I even had the agent struggle during a sales presentatioin which I utterly enjoyed :-).
@nicokent3882 2 күн бұрын
RIP money
@timesharetraveler 2 күн бұрын
The reason to stretch you points is so you spend less overall😁😁
@nicokent3882 2 күн бұрын
@@timesharetraveler you just dont get a scamshare.
@timesharetraveler 2 күн бұрын
I have several videos on how to reduce the risk of a scam. But many people feel like you do.
@extrof 5 күн бұрын
How many weeks do you get for 58k points
@timesharetraveler 5 күн бұрын
It depends on how creative I get (and I do). I book a lot on sale or off peak. I stay in Studios a lot especially if they have burners. I attend several presenations and marketing events a year. I would guess that I average about 3K Points a week, so my total points (including Diamond) get me about 20 weeks. But basic one bedroom would be 7.weeks. I am very frugal with my points.
@Wes1487 5 күн бұрын
@@timesharetravelerhey Cliff great video...I just got back from Westin Kierland very informative presentation I would like to give you some info on what they offered it may make a good video...I will see if you have an email listed...also next week I am staying at the Marriott Canyon Villas 2 bed suite non lock off room I got with a $59 upgrade through interval as a platinum member. I will also be attending a marketing tour that the concierge invited me to....offered me 40k Bonvoy points...😁 I am staying at this resort for 1 week using my exchange.
@timesharetraveler 4 күн бұрын
You seem to be learning a lot. Look forward to what the owner update was like.
@Wes1487 4 күн бұрын
@@timesharetraveler basically the Westin Kierland offer was an every other year even floating 1 bedroom time share with the opportunity to purchase up to 6 certificates for $2,200 each with 330k Bonvoy points per certificate. So 2.3 million Bonvoy points for $12k but you would also need to purchase the deeded time share at $6,400 with a $218 maintenance fee....also 20k bonus Bonvoy points as well. The certificate Bonvoy points were also deeded as well. Interesting offer....first time I have seen that.
@timesharetraveler 4 күн бұрын
When I bought my Westin timeshare over a decade ago, they offered SPG points at a discount. Lookalike they are doing it again. Interesting option
@ftaylor29 6 күн бұрын
Just wanted to say that I love your videos here and posts on TUG. 😁😁Thank you so much for such excellent and thorough reviews! Cheers!
@timesharetraveler 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. I do my best to be helpful. My life has been filled with generous and kind people so it is important to me to provide the same to others within my limitations as a person.
@greghubbard2719 7 күн бұрын
Are you wearing an old man mask?
@timesharetraveler 7 күн бұрын
Always wear it now
@thejokerspeaks 8 күн бұрын
Makes a lot of sense, especially for someone like you that can stretch these out a slew of last minute deals. $450 for a week, how many people's mortgage or rent is above $1,800 a month? I think my persistence in travel comes more from credit card rewards, maxing out categories and loopholes. Recently I've put $15K on BILT during elevated earning days for 2X, then transferred it to Alaska Airlines with a 50% boost (next year I'll have status for a potential 100% boost). 45K Alaskan miles is 85% towards what I would need to fly premium economy to Madrid one-way. Had I spent that $15K on a 2% back card, it would have yielded $300 cash back.
@timesharetraveler 8 күн бұрын
You really know what you want and you really know how to maximize getting what you want. It isn’t an accident. You persisted through the learning process until it became easier and easier. I love my loyalty points and I maximize them.
@savannah2351 9 күн бұрын
I love thinking about and planning our timesharing vacations 😊 If I can get the discounts, that’s even better 😊
@timesharetraveler 8 күн бұрын
I feel like a hero for every discount I get. And booking way ahead gives me more time to look forward to the trip.
@benjaminlyng8269 9 күн бұрын
One of the best South Park episodes is when they go on a “free” ski trip in exchange for sitting through a time share marketing presentation, and they cannot escape the salesmen.
@timesharetraveler 9 күн бұрын
Great analogy. I can only imagine what Homer Simpson episode would be like😱🤩🤩
@michellerustad6428 10 күн бұрын
Our travel cards are: Hilton Aspire, Delta Platinum and Bilt. We stayed at the New York Hilton Midtown for 5 nights free with points. It's great to have the diamond status. There executive lounge was open for breakfast and appetizers and drinks in the evening. Great place to stay to watch the Macy's Parade.
@timesharetraveler 10 күн бұрын
Wow!!! What a fantastic story. I love diamond status and you really did a great job with it. I love the executive lounges
@david-bs2xo 11 күн бұрын
scam resistant time share sounds like mould-resistant damp room
@timesharetraveler 11 күн бұрын
Probably accurate 😁😁😁
@savannah2351 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video! We bought retail to receive the full benefits of membership and have no regrets. It has been a good experience so far and we may upgrade in the future. It really gets me when people claim they have been scammed at a timeshare sales presentation. You have to be a good steward of your money and making purchases. Keep coming with the wise info 😊😊👍👍
@timesharetraveler 11 күн бұрын
Glad you are happy with your purchases (as am I). Being responsible is key. People make emotional decisions (nothing wrong with that) but they should also consider the facts and consequences. Appreciate the comment.
@travellguy6500 11 күн бұрын
Hey Cliff, enjoy your content. I think you missed a good opportunity to tell people that resales may be a better way to go and you won’t have to wait seven years to recoup your purchase price.
@timesharetraveler 11 күн бұрын
I debated adding g that comment. I had just done a video on resale vs. developer so I targeted the sales presentation where most people start. The payback for a resale is 1-2 years. What percentage of people start out with resale? I know I only figured it out after several years. You make a great point.
@thejokerspeaks 12 күн бұрын
I think most people buy timeshares impulsively. I even did that with my first resale, not knowing how much I wanted to use timeshare, where I wanted to go regularly, and what contrast offer the best ongoing value and access. Figure out what you want or need first, then target the best contract to fit.
@timesharetraveler 11 күн бұрын
I agree that there is a lot of impulse buying. I was less impulse buying oriented as I am more analytical. Still made my fair share of mistakes. Probably bought too much developer and not enough resale. With resale even if you are wrong you don’t lose too much money.
@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy 12 күн бұрын
To others that watch this video.....this is ULTIMATE advice and on target with our path to ownership and eventual upgrades. Put this one in the Time Share encyclopedia!😊
@timesharetraveler 12 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind comments. I have been lucky to experience many good timeshare experiences. This approach really works!!!
@ChrisEckman 12 күн бұрын
Looks great, I want to try these out next visit to Kona
@timesharetraveler 12 күн бұрын
It wasn’t too long of a walk into Kona and then stumble back after happy hour😁
@ChrisEckman 12 күн бұрын
@@timesharetraveler that’s good to know because the parking DT is pricey.
@HotelSnob 14 күн бұрын
Was looking for this review! 🎉
@timesharetraveler 13 күн бұрын
You will love that place. I’ve stayed there 10 times in the last 15 years
@HotelSnob 13 күн бұрын
@@timesharetraveler thanks for your input 🙏🏽 stay tuned for my picky traveler reviews ion Kauai lodging lol
@timesharetraveler 13 күн бұрын
Kauai is paradise. Very curious to see beauty trumps picky😁😁😁
@ChrisEckman 15 күн бұрын
We just got back from a stay here, we really enjoyed it.
@timesharetraveler 15 күн бұрын
I like the size of the units and the many pools throughout the property.
@ChrisEckman 15 күн бұрын
@@timesharetraveler The staff were really great and had great time and magic sands beach right up the road
@timesharetraveler 15 күн бұрын
Waves are pretty wild at magic sands. Did you boogie board there? There is a good snorkel beach close by there in one of the bays
@ChrisEckman 13 күн бұрын
@@timesharetraveler the waves are pretty intense there, also snorkeled at the beach near there. Lot’s of different fish there but the water was kinda murky compared to a lot of the other beaches
@bcbreeding9280 15 күн бұрын
I own Worldmark. Next tier points, how many pts do you own?
@timesharetraveler 15 күн бұрын
65000
@KDFantastic 15 күн бұрын
65,000 credits tier with Worldmark will get you the perks if you bought via the developer. Buy a Worldmark NHK account resale, and you will get the no housekeeping fees at any tier. No developer purchase can offer that.
@timesharetraveler 15 күн бұрын
I’ll look into that option. Thanks for the information!. I hadn’t resale accounts for sale with 65000 points but they obviously exist.
@bcbreeding9280 15 күн бұрын
I Dont own Hilton, what’s blue green?
@timesharetraveler 15 күн бұрын
Bluegreen is a company that hilton bought. No integration described yet.
@markelmo1 15 күн бұрын
I think the thing to remember when deciding between a Developer or Resale purchase is that buying a timeshare is a luxury purchase. I firmly believe is that if you have to finance your purchase with a 10 year loan, you can’t afford it. I own in the Wyndham system about 2/3 Developer and 1/3 resale. I also own in Worldmark system 100% resale. I am very happy with my purchases and get a lot of use out of it. All purchases made without a loan so I only pay the Maintenance fees which I am comfortable with. If you don’t have the available cash to purchase from the developer consider resale. I LOVE it.
@timesharetraveler 15 күн бұрын
That is a wonderful point. I couldn’t have written it better
@shiloh888 16 күн бұрын
My husband and I bought New HGVC this year and no regrets. We got so many bonus points and Hilton honors points. We already planned 4 upcoming trips. We would like to upgrade eventually!!
@timesharetraveler 15 күн бұрын
I like what you did. Having a lot of bonus points is great to experience more vacations over a short period of time. It will tell you if you have no trouble using them that you could buy more. If you haven’t already, take advantage of the marketing programs and the VIP packages. They are another way to get more bonus points.
@clarachin 15 күн бұрын
Same for me. In hind sight the additional bonus points showed me how much I could actually use while not paying maintenance fees on those bonus points.
@timesharetraveler 14 күн бұрын
@@clarachin Check out RCI for last Call. These are weeks of vacation that require no points. Just cash. They are vacations within 45 days of arrival. Almost always available in Orlando and Las Vegas in case those are your destinations.
@savannah2351 14 күн бұрын
We also bought new HGV this year! We would like to upgrade also but not sure if we will need to after using earned Hilton Honors points and last-minute cash deals. Exciting :)
@timesharetraveler 14 күн бұрын
@@savannah2351 you are describing “a good problem to have”. If what you have works and you don’t need more then that is success. You will be prompted to attend owner updates where you can earn more points (I always take points). And you can alway opt for a VIP package which is like buying single use points for less than the maintenance cost of having bought (but not having to own more points). I believe they are $1695 and give 11,200 points. But you have to attend a presentation and say no. They they offer the VIP.
@VanIife 17 күн бұрын
this is awesome!! your channel should have hundreds of thousands more views.
@timesharetraveler 17 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. I focus on content and not so much on marketing or being sensational. I’m glad I get to help people.
@jamespulver3890 18 күн бұрын
Even if there were more timeshare fees added in to get you equal to rent, the utilities cost savings and such really can be a lot. Then there's just the cleaning / issues scale too. Timeshares are more responsive to issues than most rental places, and worst case scenario, you're going to move units either at the location or in a week or two cause you're changing locations. How much would it cost for a weekly cleaning at an apartment / house? I'd say IME that would run you close to $300 more a month.
@timesharetraveler 18 күн бұрын
Cleaning was meditative for me and I thought it was funny 😄 to realize I no longer clean. I’ve moved my meditation to the hot tub 😎😎😎. But you bring up a great point. Guessing it would cost $100/week minimum for cleaning.
@thejokerspeaks 18 күн бұрын
Incredible loophole for California, obviously it would be less lucrative for someone in Missouri. As far as equity, the vast majority of appreciation comes from land. $4,200 - $1,900 = $2,300. You could buy a lot outside Daytona Beach every two years with the savings.
@timesharetraveler 18 күн бұрын
Yes. California prices make this approach unique. FYI, I am a real estate investor as well, so I look at the saving as directly increasing equity in the properties I own. But I also do this for the adventures available. It has two positive perspectives.
@Wes1487 19 күн бұрын
Hey Cliff great video! I am taking advantage of a vacation club tour soon for 4 nights at Westin Kierland Villas for $199 and the week after exchanged my timeshare for a 1 week stay at the Marriott Canyon Villas in a 2 bed villa....time share travel is great.
@timesharetraveler 19 күн бұрын
You got this. Great work combining marketing package and points stay via exchange.
@Wes1487 19 күн бұрын
@@timesharetraveler thanks my kids are excited to try out the new water slides at the JW Marriott Canyon Villas...as u have recommended I use my amex Bonvoy brilliant card for all purchases and rack up points with promotions as well. Also it is great that Bonvoy points can be used at Las Vegas properties huge plus!
@timesharetraveler 19 күн бұрын
Glad my ideas are being enjoyed by the whole family. Must feel great to be a hero to the family. Your hard work makes a difference.
@travellguy6500 18 күн бұрын
Hey Cliff, I am a fellow full-time timeshare traveler. I find staying at the same location for two weeks makes it a little bit easier of the constant move-in and move out, have you ever tried this? Also in your monthly budget do you include any resort fees, and exchange fees that you may have to pay?
@timesharetraveler 18 күн бұрын
I do include some resort fees. My $500 exchange is more than I normally pay, so it was a guesstimate for exchange fees. I’ve been moving more than most to do reviews. Plus I stay five nights and use two free hotel nights on weekends (when timeshare points are the highest). Get the hotel points from owner updates. I’ll be doing a few multiple week stays in October as I done all the local timeshare reviews.
@RebeccaFrisco 20 күн бұрын
Caption says 3-bedroom but this is for the 2-bedroom
@timesharetraveler 20 күн бұрын
It is a two bedroom + a studio which is what they gave me for a three bedroom. The door between the two rooms was open.
@AmyFinkbeiner 20 күн бұрын
Thank you for putting this all together - trying to figure this out as a new owner
@timesharetraveler 20 күн бұрын
I am glad I could be of help to you. It takes awhile to learn how to use everything. Keep up the learning and you will have an amazing vacation (s)
@TheChangeYT 22 күн бұрын
i didn't quite understand. So a timeshare vacation is just a long, 4 week vacation?
@timesharetraveler 21 күн бұрын
My point was when you take a loner vacation (4 weeks or more) it requires more planning as typically you are staying multiple places and your home requires some care as well. Typically much greater planning than a shorter vacation.
@thejokerspeaks 22 күн бұрын
About 2 weeks would be my max in Hawaii, and split between 2 islands. Typically I'll probably do 5-6 days at each, which we're planning for next May. I bring my work with me as an online seller . In fact in Hawaii I'll be searching for new stuff to sell!
@timesharetraveler 21 күн бұрын
You should try a longer stay especially since you could find more to sell. Maybe two weeks on the big island, and one week on Maui and one on Kauai. More variety than you might imagine.
@lydiabourg6560 22 күн бұрын
Parking is absolutely terrible. The underground parking is inadequate, only about 1/3 of the building's units will be able to find a space, Street parking is not so good either. This and other reasons is why we will not go back. I cannot believe it has the Hilton brand,
@timesharetraveler 21 күн бұрын
I appreciate your perspective. I went a little off peak so didn’t mind the parking. I am waiting to see what the upgraded rooms look like.
@ZypherCedar 24 күн бұрын
will you have to pay an additional housekeeping fee at check in for the RCI club Wyndham inventory of 5 or 3 nights? Urgent information shows mandatory fee for under seven nights
@timesharetraveler 24 күн бұрын
My understanding is there are no cleaning fees for any RCI reservations. There may be city taxes or tourist fees like Hawaii has
@ChrisEckman 24 күн бұрын
What’s your favorite Club Wyndham in Hawaii?
@timesharetraveler 24 күн бұрын
Bali hai on Kauai. Royal sea Cliff on the big island
@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy 26 күн бұрын
Boy do I have some more learning to do on the RCI effort!
@timesharetraveler 26 күн бұрын
To be fair, I just recently figured this out. I try to spend a few hours a month going through the exchanges to see about special deals. I discovered $500 / week deals on GPX because I own Marbrissa with hgvc. I expect to experiment with destination exchange as well. I’ve been trying to figure out the exchanges and the deals. Interval can be good as well but you have to dig a little deeper
@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy 25 күн бұрын
@@timesharetraveler Understood....non stop education is what you've continued to preach in your vids!
@timesharetraveler 25 күн бұрын
@@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy I follow my own advise 😱😱😱
@TheNibor9 29 күн бұрын
How have you changed up how you use RCI since they’ve added Exchange plus?
@timesharetraveler 28 күн бұрын
I am doing more RCI lately. Especially 5 night stays and last call. I am just amazed at how I can save money and credits / points. My new video is dropping on Wednesday on how u am using RCI.
@extrof 29 күн бұрын
Which timeshare company do you like the best, hilton, Marriott, worldmark
@timesharetraveler 28 күн бұрын
Probably Hilton first because of growth, quality, and price combination. Worldmark close second because of ways to stretch the membership so far.
@LendersForLife Ай бұрын
Beautiful!!
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
It is a great deal for San Francisco!!!
@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy Ай бұрын
I think I need to start asking better questuon when we do owner's updates. Correct me if I'm wrong but the flyers or notices they send out seem "watered down" some when it comes to future info. Or maybe they just aren't sure yet. Thanks again!
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
I am specifically asking about Bluegreen as I understand the current situation. I am very much interested in the upgrades as it will tell me how good of an investment I have. If the upgrades are reasonable, then owning hilton is a home run especially since they just bought Bluegreen
@thejokerspeaks Ай бұрын
BG in Peoria doesn't sound bad, especially if you like Spring Training. If memory serves me right, BG is great for bonus stays, where you can stay at their resorts overnight for cheap. Not sure if that crosses over to resale contracts or not.
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
Just trying to get a cheap toe hold and see what I can do with it.
@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy Ай бұрын
I think CA is on our next list to go to. This is a nice location. Are there many things in local area for seniors? Parents are getting less mobile now-a-days. We did an owners / prospective owners dinner in Las Vegas over the weekend. We talked up your channel to potential HGVC owners so they can get more/better education! It can be a lonely scary road for new buyers.
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
Agree about scary new buyers. The property has some nice restaurants in the Avila beach area. And sitting on one of the lounge chairs and listening to ocean never gets old. A quiet walk on the beach was really peaceful for me and they have an owners lounge on the first floor with great views of the ocean from inside. And thanks for the kind words.
@KDFantastic Ай бұрын
Cliff...correct me if I am wrong... that looked like the Diamond Resorts (back in the day). Was there a transfer of ownership? That sofa has seen better days.
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
Hilton bought diamond two years ago (about). Hilton will start upgrading the rooms in the fall and winter. A lot of the furniture and appliances are older looking. I am excited to see how the property looks after hilton upgrades the rooms. FYI, Wyndham owned it before Diamond😁
@donellebanks9834 Ай бұрын
I’m now working at worldmark at the service center in Mexico. I love your videos. Can you help me understand points vs credits or point me in the right direction? Thank you
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
I sometimes use points and credits interchangeably (my bad). But I use Wyndham rewards points a lot and I stay at Worldmark locations using last minute inventory specials or Monday madness. The cost per credit is less for inventory specials or Monday madness than regular maintenance fees. The only challenge is the $80 minimum per night that can make inventory specials more expensive but usually only during the week.
@mdjahangirhossain7778 Ай бұрын
As a KZbin expert I have watched all your KZbin videos and I like them very much. Your videos are very good.
@bcbreeding9280 Ай бұрын
Hi there, I watch you all the time and I appreciate all that you’ve opened our eyes too. I’m actually here at Kihei WorldMark and I went to a owners Update and they’re trying to get me to buy into the trust at a cheap price for $70,000 up to $120,000. What is your take on this? It seems that every time I go to an update it is something new.
@bcbreeding9280 Ай бұрын
One of the benefits from going to the old to the new is if I die, and my son received this, he can easily sell it back to the corporate office at the equity price where in the old system he would have to sell it on his own I don’t know what to think about this. Is this just another ploy to buy?
@bcbreeding9280 Ай бұрын
They were talking about how the annual fees will go up as high as 15% because the last couple years it went up 6.9% then 5% and we recently had assessments up to $700.
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
It takes about 7 years to break even. The question for me was how do I like to vacation. I like driving trips and trips to Hawaii. I have 65000 points so I never pay for cleaning deposits. This saves me typically $1-$3k per year. This savings is in addition to the savings on the rent vs.own. You decision about buying is will you use them every year. I use Monday madness and inventory specials a lot and that means I probably don’t need to buy more points
@thejokerspeaks Ай бұрын
Access from Wyndham to Worldmark would be nice for resale, even if it was limited to 6 months out. I would be tempted to buy more Club Wyndham points, where I don't want to pay retail or buy WM resale separately. These properties are lateral in quality, so it is really just an expansion in options. That's interesting about Holiday Inn. I'm actually using my IHG card for Wyndham MF, where I get 5X on travel. The Business Wyndham earned 0X.
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
I think providing access would sell more. I think it is working for hilton, so others should learn from it!!!!!
@winifredxu Ай бұрын
Appreciate you showing us the calculation. Only thing is that there iz upfront opportunitycost for the 65000 worldmark purchase...
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
I bought the Worldmark credits as it was cheaper than buying a new RV Bus and the payback in savings was over 7 years. The video you commented on was about Hilton. WIth Hilton I bought used and converted them through a program after buying retail purchases. Again, the payback of staying in the units was less than 7 years (savings of maintenance vs. renting). At this point, I will pass 7 years with Worldmark in about 6 months and have passed 7 years with Hilton. And I use all the benefits so I feel good about my choice.
@thejokerspeaks Ай бұрын
How much was it per night, when factoring in gambling losses? Haha. Nice location, makes me wish Wyndham resale included Club Pass.
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
Ha ha! I don’t gamble. I enjoy the live music on weekends in the bars at the casinos. Buy some resale Worldmark???? Reno is like a tiny Vegas.
@thejokerspeaks Ай бұрын
@@timesharetraveler I don't gamble either, only at Tropicana Laughlin for a few years when I got free rooms with minimal craps play. Now I just do it on cruise ships towards the end, burn through the nonrefundable credits on my account. I've been to Reno once about 15 years ago.
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
The casinos are beautiful buildings. Always figured they made money so assumed that it would cause me to lose money or the casinos wouldn't exist. Not the most interesting business model from my perspective. I am wise enough to know that I am not good at going against the odds.
@thejokerspeaks Ай бұрын
Smart way to view it, they certainly aren't Santa Clause. I recently bought a couple casinos REITs. I figured that if I am going to gamble, do it on the casino's side!
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
Good betting strategy 😁
@johngoodspeed625 Ай бұрын
I agree, pretty small for a typical 2 bed
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
They used up a lot of room for the Murphy bed. Also, the laundry area was kind of separate from the rest of the unit. This made it so that everything else had to be small.
@jfitzpa503 Ай бұрын
Very nice. The bathrooms and kitchen seem very small.
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
The kitchen is small. It doesn’t feel as small because of the open dining room and living room. The second bathroom is smaller.
@patrickliao8576 Ай бұрын
Not familiar with Worldmark, only Marriott. Looks nice
@timesharetraveler Ай бұрын
Very close to the casinos and downtown Reno. very convenient