TimeshareU 501: Timeshare or Vacation Club?
Now comes the big question - timeshare or vacation club? Although we can't answer that question for you, we can help explain some of the important factors when considering this decision.
Which Is Better? Which Is Right For Me?
It's difficult to label either a timeshare or a vacation club membership as "better" since it really depends on each person's unique set of preferences and circumstances. Here are three examples:
A lot of the analysis comes down to certainty vs. uncertainty and flexibility. Deeded timeshare ownership provides the most amount of certainty and the least amount of flexibility. Vacation club ownership provides the least amount of certainty and the most amount of flexibility.
You may also want to consider "trying before buying." There are rental options for many resorts and club memberships that can allow you to try out the resorts you are interested in before buying. Although we can't answer this question for you, the good news is that since the resales market provides a much lower cost of ownership for timeshare and vacation club memberships, you can now buy and sell timeshares much easier than at any time in the past, and for much less.
Congratulations! You made it to the end of this site's free educational information regarding timeshares and vacation club ownership. Next step is to start researching different resorts and club memberships and decide which one is right for you and your family! We are always here to speak with you and discuss your options, so please call or email us today and let us know what you are looking for!
CLICK HERE to check start learning about Vacation Clubs.
Which Is Better? Which Is Right For Me?
It's difficult to label either a timeshare or a vacation club membership as "better" since it really depends on each person's unique set of preferences and circumstances. Here are three examples:
- If you know you are always going to be in Lake Tahoe during Christmas week and you love skiing at Squaw Valley, then a deeded week 51 timeshare at Red Wolf Lodge is "better" for you.
- If your family loves traveling to new destinations all over the world each summer, you're not always sure when during summer you can get time off work, and you expect a certain degree of comfort and amenities, then a Marriott Vacation Club membership is "better" for you.
- If you live in the Southern California area and would love to get day use of the beautiful pools and facilities at the Welk Resorts in Escondido, but may not necessarily want to vacation at the resort since it's so close to home, then a 90,000 eoy Platinum Points membership is "better" for you.
A lot of the analysis comes down to certainty vs. uncertainty and flexibility. Deeded timeshare ownership provides the most amount of certainty and the least amount of flexibility. Vacation club ownership provides the least amount of certainty and the most amount of flexibility.
You may also want to consider "trying before buying." There are rental options for many resorts and club memberships that can allow you to try out the resorts you are interested in before buying. Although we can't answer this question for you, the good news is that since the resales market provides a much lower cost of ownership for timeshare and vacation club memberships, you can now buy and sell timeshares much easier than at any time in the past, and for much less.
Congratulations! You made it to the end of this site's free educational information regarding timeshares and vacation club ownership. Next step is to start researching different resorts and club memberships and decide which one is right for you and your family! We are always here to speak with you and discuss your options, so please call or email us today and let us know what you are looking for!
CLICK HERE to check start learning about Vacation Clubs.
