Tips To Save Money On Timeshare Vacations

What kind of vacation will you have this summer? Don't let the recession hold back your vacation dreams. I'm going to tell you about a great way to get you and a fantastic vacation this year. And you'll find that this is a within your family budget. I am going to explain how you can exchange that unused timeshare of yours for free and also how to rent a high quality timeshare for less than the cost of a hotel room. Ready?

This is not well known. Did you know that today there are 7,000,000 timeshare owners around the world in 5,000 resorts worldwide? Those timeshare resorts are in over 100 countries in every top destination you want to go to on vacation. Perhaps you are one of those lucky owners. If you are then this article is exactly what you need to read. If not , I bet you know a person that owns a timeshare probably in your family. Even if you don't own , you can still learn a way to upgrade your vacation and have it cost less than last year. So, listen up. Every timeshare owner has the right to timeshare exchange, rent their timeshare, and even sell it. They have that right because they own the timeshare.

Fact: Did you know that each year 10% - 15% of timeshares (about a million timeshares) don't get used? In the industry, that is called "spoilage". The reasons why they go unused are all over the map but imagine all that vacation time going to waste. Don't let it spoil. Let's do something about it. These are high quality resorts in some the of the nicest destinations around the world.

How would you like to rent one of these high quality villas for less than the cost of a hotel room? That's right, not only are they larger, have more great amenities but they are less expensive. Well, the first thing you can do is rent the week directly from the owner. You can rent most timeshares for less than $700 for the week. That's less than the cost of a hotel room and you get more space, a kitchen and other amenities like a balcony that you dream of having when you're on vacation. And that annoying tax that they add on to your stay. It adds up to $20 per night. That's another $100 out of your pocket on vacation. Because you are renting direct from the timeshare owners, timeshare rentals have no tax added. The price is the price. Isn't this great so far?

The other option you have besides renting is timeshare exchange. If you're not an owner, you'll have to talk your friend or family member into letting you use their timeshare. If you are the owner, then you are all set. Now is the fun part. You can trade the timeshare for another timeshare anywhere you want. Essentially, by exchanging your timeshare you are leveraging your vacation to go anywhere...for free. Let's say your friend's timeshare is in Myrtle Beach. You can trade that for a golf resort.

Trust me, both of these ideas work. I have used both of them many, many times and have never had a problem.

The least expensive way to experience these luscious timeshare vacations is the do a "direct exchange". Timeshare contracts give timeshare owners the right to exchange their week with any other timeshare owner they want to. I have done this for many years and it's always been a great experience. Not only do I get to travel to different resorts around the world, but it doesn't cost me anything. That's right, no fees and no tax. We learned to trade with other owners years ago. Now we've automated that timeshare exchange system and put it online for everyone to use. You can trade with any owner no matter what resort they own at. It's fun and free. What more can you ask for?

If you are looking for a way to improve the quality of your vacation this year, timeshare can be just that. Timeshare will take your vacations to an entirely new level whether you are vacationing with the entire family or just as a couple. It really is too bad that the timeshare name has been so smeared over the years because we have enjoyed so many memories as a result of it. I hope this was helpful.