Timeshare Exchange

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So you purchased a timeshare in your favorite vacation spot, and for years you and your family have been happily setting aside a few key weeks every year to go there.

Then the kids start to get fidgety, and want to see new places. Maybe the entire family is itching to explore a destination they’ve never been to before.

But if you have a timeshare unit that you’re paying for, are you essentially stuck in that same location?

Not necessarily. That’s where timeshare exchange companies come in.

It’s a simple concept. If you can’t just sell your unit, how about swapping locations with a timeshare owner in a different place, who also happens to be eager to see a new tourist spot?

This is what can be known as the “timeshare vacation trap.” Granted, timeshares have become a popular way for families looking to spend vacation time together to ensure they can also book their favorite resort. But it’s also easy to find horror stories about people getting trapped in a timeshare, and wanting out, and being unable to unload it.

It sounds frustrating – you’ve already spend a lot of money to have fun with your family, and no one wants to get stuck in a place they can’t sell and no longer wish to visit.

To avoid this trap, consider the reasons you wanted to buy a timeshare in the first place. Perhaps originally when you closed the deal, you liked the idea of going to the same place year after year. If that’s you, then buying the exact week, in the exact apartment or lodge in your chosen resort is a great idea.

But if going to the same place year after year eventually sounds boring, then consider the services of an exchange company as a way to visit different resorts and countries each and every year.

Consider this: there are more than 5,000 resorts worldwide to choose from. But it’s not always possible to exchange the week that you own for the one that you want. Is there a way to improve your odds?

The answer is yes. The key is in understanding how timeshare exchanges work. The concept is simple: you’re swapping a week’s vacation in one place for a week’s vacation in another place – a clear exchange. So how then do they measure or compare the value of one week to that of another week in a different place?

The answer is also simple. It really comes down to supply versus demand. The most popular timeshare units are the larger ones in the highest quality resorts. The most popular times to travel, obviously, are the busiest holiday seasons when schools are closed and universities are on break. To have the maximum trading power, you would need to purchase the largest and highest quality timeshare unit, for a week that falls in the busiest season that you can afford. You may not always get an equal trade on your unit, but you will most likely get a good quality unit during
your requested time period.

Never consider a timeshare as a “financial” investment. Do not be misled by salesmen’s figures and projections. The timeshare is an investment in lifestyle. It is a way of having a five star vacation without having to own your own five-star-resort.

The idea is to learn the tips and tricks for saving on your family vacations and get a good understanding of fractional cottage ownership, Destination Clubs, Wholesale travel groups, Vacation Clubs, and all inclusive resorts. Like anything else we do education is key. You do not drive without taking driving lessons, and you do not swim without taking some sort of swimming lessons so take advantage of the resources that are out there and learn how to save money on your family vacations and avoid the most common vacation scams.