For many timeshare owners, the dream of guaranteed vacations quickly turns into a nightmare of frustration. Owners find themselves scrolling through the reservation site, seeing
When it comes to escaping a timeshare, nearly every step of the process comes with an array of pitfalls. From desperation to deception, disgruntled buyers need to know how to discern every turn. While a number of sales pitches appear to speak to you, nothing in this industry is as it seems. Like last week’s article pointed out, not all content is trustworthy.
Last week, we published the introduction to an amazing story about a young family who was swindled into timeshare ownership during a pandemic. Not only did Edwin and Maria repeatedly reiterate their disinterest, they almost begged sales reps to leave. But instead of enjoying the remainder of their mask mandated vacation in Vegas, the family was met by another unrelenting offer.
Leading up to the revelation of COVID-19, a good percentage of vacation owners were already struggling to enjoy their perpetual timeshare agreement. Whether minimal availability or an excess in unexpected fees was the culprit, it’s safe to say the product hasn’t rewarded everyone.
Last week, we talked about making the most of your missed Christmas vacation. This week, we thought we’d help you out over the next few months. Whether your timeshare is off limits or you’re unable to go anywhere at all, there are tons of things to do in 2021 to pass time during the slow-drip torture of this pandemic.
As riveting as binge watching Christmas movies can be, the looming effects of the pandemic are hard to ignore. In an era where group gatherings are frowned upon, cheer can be very few and far between every holiday interaction. So before it’s all said and done, we hoped to provide you with 10 things to do while the travel industry is shut down.
As our country remains at somewhat of an economic standstill, most consumers are still holding onto hope that things will eventually return to “normal.” When it comes to vacation owners, many are simply trying to figure out if timeshares will ever be worth it.
As travel lockdowns presume, timeshare travel is doing its best to keep vacation owners from getting restless. While some are hoping to use their purchased vacation in 2021, many have become restless. We know this because we’ve spoken to many that are looking for a way to get rid of their timeshare because of COVID-19.
After nearly a year of timeshare uncertainty, it’s maintenance season again. Despite quarantines, local mandates, travel restrictions and massive amounts of job loss, it appears most owners are going to be on the hook for another inflated timeshare maintenance bill.
Even though we specialize in ending owner obligations, our goal has always been to help buyers fully understand and properly manage their perpetual product. So today, we wanted to shed some light on the extra “baggage” that usually comes with a supposed timeshare bargain.
Timeshare travel in America has always leaned heavily on political advantages when it comes to growth. For years now, we’ve been covering the effects of lobbyists on lawmakers and how the industry has essentially taken over major vacation destinations across the country…
Although a handful of people eventually resist timeshare work environments, many embrace the opportunity to make a lot of money. In turn, oftentimes they participate in unethical activity that hinders their ability to file wrongful termination or whistleblowing lawsuits should they lose their job.
When it comes to the timeshare industry, hypothetical situations are commonplace. From the purchase itself, to upgrade opportunities and finding a way out, the possibilities can be endless.
If the economy were to reopen soon, tourist destinations will more than likely become flooded with mass amounts of travelers – especially this holiday season. While it may be exciting to get back on the road, the euphoria of a vacation can cause ill-advised spending.
For more than half a year now, Americans have been limited in their ability to travel. The millions of people that look forward to annual spring or summer vacations have been grounded without much certainty on when the next trip will be.
