Wondering if a timeshare is right for you? Learn why over 3 million US households own a timeshare right now.
- A Brief, Brief History
- Own -- Don't Rent!
- Maximize Your Leisure Dollar!
- Enjoy More Flexibility And Freedom!
- Build Family Ties!
 Today's timeshares are about flexibility and affordable luxury vacations. When you own, you can experience anything from chain rattling Scottish castles to the sun drenched beaches of Hawaii and Mexico! You might return each year like the swallows or venture to vacation in distant lands. However you want to vacation, it's up to you!
And timeshares come in all shapes and sizes! They come as biennials (every other year) to multi-week stays or as deluxe studios with kitchens to luxurious 3 bedroom lock-off suites. Some even come 'all inclusive' with food, drink, activities and entertainment for all. Whatever your lifestyle . . . today's timeshares are the vacation of choice.
Once Upon A Timeshare... A Brief, Brief History.
Thanks to the advent of the freeway systems of the 50's and the airline travel boom of the 60's, modern vacationing, or leisure travel was born. And today, the dream of a vacation is more accessible than ever! But this wasn't always the case. For centuries only the privileged classes enjoyed this freedom. They played, as others toiled...
Leisure travel has always symbolized luxury, freedom, pleasure and satisfaction. In fact, the word luxury derives from the Latin word luxu, signifying sensuality, abundance and splendor. The Greeks believed, rightly, that leisure is the essence of civilized living.
Timeshare: Civilized Living
Timesharing as a form of vacationing began in the early 1960s in Europe, when various families shared in the ownership of a vacation home. Instead of one family owning a vacation home and only using it several weeks a year, it made more sense to share the time with others. This way each family owned what they used and shared the upkeep and costs proportionally.
When this "shared vacation home" concept arrived in America in the early 70's, it took the form of furnished condominiums and mega resorts offered as weekly increments rather than vacation homes.
Like any new concept, timeshares have had their growing pains. Once renowned for high-pressure sales, long on promises and short on delivery, the industry has undergone regulation both from inside and out (greatly improving public acceptance and security). And resort developers discovered a simple fact: greater consumer satisfaction leads to greater profits.
The more resorts have improved their product, the greater its acceptance and popularity. Household names like Disney, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Starwood and Wyndham now offer timeshare.
Today more and more people are discovering the benefits of timesharing. To date, over 4.5 million households worldwide own a timeshare at some 6,000 resorts in over 130 countries! In fact, timesharing is consistently the fastest growing segment of the hospitality industry.
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Ownership has its Privileges
Timeshare condominiums offer the luxury of staying in a world-class resort with all the comforts and privacy of your own home. Ownership creates substantial savings over renting hotels, houses or condominiums and provides additional comfort and security too.
With ownership you'll bask in a spacious vacation condominium with kitchen, living room, private bedrooms and a private balcony or patio -- many include jacuzzis and fireplaces. The entire family will enjoy resort amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses, health clubs, restaurants and more. By pre-paying future accommodation expenses, you save on the rising cost of future vacations. When you travel to your vacation home, you'll soon agree the best vacations are the one's you own!
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Maximize Your Dollars!
 Why pay full time for a part time vacation? Owning a timeshare is like owning an affordable vacation home. It's very simple math: vacation home owners (in a 2003 study) used their homes less than three weeks a year, but paid for the expense of upkeep and maintenance year round. As a timeshare owner, your sole obligation is to enjoy your vacation -- not mow the lawn, fix a leaky roof, or winterize. When your vacation is complete, simply drop your keys with the concierge and walk away with a smile.
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Flexibility and Freedom!
Timeshare owners enjoy flexibility in both time and place. When you own a timeshare you can join an exchange program that enables you to trade your time for weeks and times at resorts all over the world. You're never stuck in one place! Whether you want to trade your summer vacation week to winter, visit resorts in other lands, go cruising through the Caribbean or simply extend your stay at your own resort, today's timeshares are meant to match your personal vacation style.
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Build Family Ties!
Owning a timeshare is an excellent way to enjoy quality time with your family. School, little league, friends and work, all play havoc on family life. There was a time when we shared the same dinner table nightly.
Today's lifestyles make it difficult to even share the same fast food menu! Owning your vacation is like having 'relationship insurance'. Every timeshare owner will confirm this simple truth. Regular vacations in paradise are a commitment to a quality lifestyle and an investment in yourself and your family.
Whether your family is still under one roof or you're dedicated empty nesters, your timeshare membership can strengthen relationships and rekindle passions . With multiple weeks, multiple bedrooms and flexible exchange plans, you ensure your growing and ever-extending family stays together for years to come.
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