Of all the vacation properties offered through timeshare, villas are quite in demand these days. Villas are upper class country houses that were influenced by the Roman Empire. A lot of people love to live in villas during the 1-week vacation they have because villas give them a different experience that they can never get when they are just in the comfort of their own homes. If you are one of those people who want to experience living in a villa, then here is important information you should know when choosing the timeshare villas.
There are different kinds of timeshare villas. Some of them may be of your taste, while some of them would not. The types of villas will depend on the timeshare companies you choose. Many of these companies can help you exchange your timeshare for other timeshare villas via point systems or on a week for a week basis.
Aside from getting help from timeshare companies, you can also try searching for independent timeshare owners who sell or who want to trade their timeshare. Timeshare sale on the internet can give you some discount or some haggling opportunities. Just make sure to choose the right sellers and the more credible ones.
Think twice. Be open to more options. Make sure you really need a timeshare villa and you can afford all its payment demands. Good luck and enjoy!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The Good Things About Timeshare Rentals
Everyone wants to spend a nice getaway on a foreign place and experience the adventures and excitement. However, because of the high cost on travelling and accommodations, not all people can have that kind of vacation. Timeshare rentals are good options to achieve such deserving break. People can enjoy the luxury of an amazing accommodation while only paying a minimal cost. Timeshare is basically sharing the total price with other parties over a period of time. This is one practical option to dive in into your dream escapade, without thinking much on the expense.
As the name suggests, timeshare is sharing of a property over a specific interval of time. Cost sharing is not really new to us. A lot of people have already been enjoying this kind of accommodations. From time to time, the property is used from individual to another individual, thus cost of the property’s maintenance minimizes. A person may own the property for a couple of weeks or for years. This is like your home away from home but with exciting perks.
However, no matter how appealing this can be, as an investor, you have to take heed for some problems that might arise upon purchasing such timeshare investments. With all those wonderful benefits for these rentals, you have to take consideration the security of such asset. Since some of these timeshares are located miles away, it would be hard to assess the physical area of the units you want to assume. Payment is also another factor you need to consider. Just to resolve all these doubts, it is better to visit online timeshare caretakers over the net. There are a lot of credible sites on the net that caters such concerns. A lot of these websites offer timeshare assistance and referencing homeowners, potential buyers and sellers. These sites are private and secure. However, to ensure your defence, certify first if the services offered are genuine and dependable. You can do this by reading reviews of the site and some have testimonials.
As the name suggests, timeshare is sharing of a property over a specific interval of time. Cost sharing is not really new to us. A lot of people have already been enjoying this kind of accommodations. From time to time, the property is used from individual to another individual, thus cost of the property’s maintenance minimizes. A person may own the property for a couple of weeks or for years. This is like your home away from home but with exciting perks.
However, no matter how appealing this can be, as an investor, you have to take heed for some problems that might arise upon purchasing such timeshare investments. With all those wonderful benefits for these rentals, you have to take consideration the security of such asset. Since some of these timeshares are located miles away, it would be hard to assess the physical area of the units you want to assume. Payment is also another factor you need to consider. Just to resolve all these doubts, it is better to visit online timeshare caretakers over the net. There are a lot of credible sites on the net that caters such concerns. A lot of these websites offer timeshare assistance and referencing homeowners, potential buyers and sellers. These sites are private and secure. However, to ensure your defence, certify first if the services offered are genuine and dependable. You can do this by reading reviews of the site and some have testimonials.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Luxury St. Lucia resort Cap Maison Now Open to Timeshare Owners
Luxury-loving timeshare owners, rejoice: Cap Maison, the award-winning luxury resort on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, has partnered with timeshare exchange giant Interval International.
Interval is a recognized worldwide provider of vacation exchange ownership membership programs and services. Based in Florida, the timeshare company operates in 16 countries and has an exchange network of 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations.
Cap Maison was awarded the Condé Nast Johansens 2010 Most Excellent Hotel Award, and also made the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List last year.
The heavenly timeshare haven is located on a former sugar plantation in Cap Estate. It has its own yacht for private tours around the island.
“We are thrilled to add this tranquil hideaway to our resort network, so that our members will have the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable Caribbean holiday,” said David Gilbert, Interval’s executive vice president of resort sales and marketing.
Influenced by Spanish Caribbean architecture, the resort has colonial-style courtyards, fountains, terracotta roof tiles, and spacious balconies and terraces.
Timeshare owners can stroll along the five acres of lush landscaped gardens that encircle the bedroom units bedecked with designer furniture and plush fabrics. The units offer breathtaking views of nearby Pigeon Island and Martinique.
Adam Gobat, CEO of Cap Maison Limited said, “It was our hope to create an exceptional resort that would be sought-after by the most discriminating travelers and enjoyed by others, as it has been by us. Now, our owners will have the best of both worlds – they can come home to Cap Maison or travel the globe when they trade their time for a vacation at one of Interval’s high-quality properties.”
Timeshare owners can savor the selections at the gourmet restaurant, wine cellar, and three bars, invigorate themselves at the cliff-top infinity pool, fitness center, and at the beauty spa, or simply enjoy good reads at the library.
There are also numerous water sports, including kite surfing, snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking. Others can opt for trail running, hiking, or taking a tour of the island on the resort’s yacht. The timeshare resort is just a few minutes away from St. Lucia Golf and Country Club, and Rodney Bay, the island’s nightlife center.
Interval is a recognized worldwide provider of vacation exchange ownership membership programs and services. Based in Florida, the timeshare company operates in 16 countries and has an exchange network of 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations.
Cap Maison was awarded the Condé Nast Johansens 2010 Most Excellent Hotel Award, and also made the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List last year.
The heavenly timeshare haven is located on a former sugar plantation in Cap Estate. It has its own yacht for private tours around the island.
“We are thrilled to add this tranquil hideaway to our resort network, so that our members will have the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable Caribbean holiday,” said David Gilbert, Interval’s executive vice president of resort sales and marketing.
Influenced by Spanish Caribbean architecture, the resort has colonial-style courtyards, fountains, terracotta roof tiles, and spacious balconies and terraces.
Timeshare owners can stroll along the five acres of lush landscaped gardens that encircle the bedroom units bedecked with designer furniture and plush fabrics. The units offer breathtaking views of nearby Pigeon Island and Martinique.
Adam Gobat, CEO of Cap Maison Limited said, “It was our hope to create an exceptional resort that would be sought-after by the most discriminating travelers and enjoyed by others, as it has been by us. Now, our owners will have the best of both worlds – they can come home to Cap Maison or travel the globe when they trade their time for a vacation at one of Interval’s high-quality properties.”
Timeshare owners can savor the selections at the gourmet restaurant, wine cellar, and three bars, invigorate themselves at the cliff-top infinity pool, fitness center, and at the beauty spa, or simply enjoy good reads at the library.
There are also numerous water sports, including kite surfing, snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking. Others can opt for trail running, hiking, or taking a tour of the island on the resort’s yacht. The timeshare resort is just a few minutes away from St. Lucia Golf and Country Club, and Rodney Bay, the island’s nightlife center.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The Miami Herald Warns Against Timeshare Resale Scams
The state of Florida, filled to the brim with resorts, is home to one-third of all the timeshares in the United States. With the current state of the economy, thousands of troubled shared vacation property owners are anxious to resell their properties, which is why more and more timeshare resale companies are now entering the field.
The Miami Herald is advising property sellers to be wary of companies that claim to already have timeshare buyers waiting for the property.
These bogus resale companies usually contact timeshare owners and inform them that they have a buyer lined up. However, the owner will only have access to the buyer upon payment of a processing fee.
The article quotes the creator and operator of a legitimate timeshare listing website, who says counterfeit companies convince desperate sellers to give out their credit card number or send a check, to pay for the processing fee.
Companies usually promise that in case the property cannot be sold within a few months, they will refund the fee. But once the said fee is paid, the resale company vanishes, and the owner realizes there was never any real prospective buyer. The owner is then still left with the vacation property and has also been duped out of hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Worse, the article says, there are also companies offering to help sellers who have been previously scammed, only to scam the seller a second time. When a bogus resale company closes, it usually resurfaces under a different name, but with the same customer list.
The Florida Attorney General, the newspaper says, has investigated the practices of about 17 resale companies, and has sued three and reached settlements with seven more. The settlements have reportedly reached $1.6 million in customer refunds.
The Herald also said the attorneys general in Arkansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Oklahoma have issued their own warnings regarding timeshare resales.
To ensure you don’t fall for these scams, never pay a substantial processing fee in advance when dealing with a timeshare resale company. Pay only after the resale has been completed.
The Miami Herald is advising property sellers to be wary of companies that claim to already have timeshare buyers waiting for the property.
These bogus resale companies usually contact timeshare owners and inform them that they have a buyer lined up. However, the owner will only have access to the buyer upon payment of a processing fee.
The article quotes the creator and operator of a legitimate timeshare listing website, who says counterfeit companies convince desperate sellers to give out their credit card number or send a check, to pay for the processing fee.
Companies usually promise that in case the property cannot be sold within a few months, they will refund the fee. But once the said fee is paid, the resale company vanishes, and the owner realizes there was never any real prospective buyer. The owner is then still left with the vacation property and has also been duped out of hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Worse, the article says, there are also companies offering to help sellers who have been previously scammed, only to scam the seller a second time. When a bogus resale company closes, it usually resurfaces under a different name, but with the same customer list.
The Florida Attorney General, the newspaper says, has investigated the practices of about 17 resale companies, and has sued three and reached settlements with seven more. The settlements have reportedly reached $1.6 million in customer refunds.
The Herald also said the attorneys general in Arkansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Oklahoma have issued their own warnings regarding timeshare resales.
To ensure you don’t fall for these scams, never pay a substantial processing fee in advance when dealing with a timeshare resale company. Pay only after the resale has been completed.
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