Thursday, 3 March 2011

Is A Timeshare Really The Best Value For Money?

If you wish to take your family to the high roads of Scotland, go Legoland in Copenhagen or explore the oases of Oman, then it would be beneficial for you to have a Vacation Travel Club membership. If you are wondering whether a timeshare can offer the best value for money, then you are not alone. Thousands of travellers across the world who love enjoying holidays in exotic locations would want to know the same. In this article, we will discuss about what timeshares actually are, their pros and cons.

 

If you hate staying confined within the walls of a hotel room while on your holiday, then opting for a timeshare would be a good idea. Timeshares provides you with the right to utilize a particular property as your own vacation resort for a specified time period in a year. These properties are more like vacation resorts or holiday homes where you have the ownership. It is ideal when you are traveling together with your kids and parents.

 

The cost of buying a timeshare usually includes the initial purchase price, annual maintenance costs and other taxes. You can get the right estimate of the value by doing some Internet research. The high maintenance cost of the timeshares make them truly expensive for traveling public.

 

Before determining whether or not a timeshare is really the best value for money, it is important to weigh the pros and cons.

 

Pros:

 

·         The timeshare accommodation is far superior and luxurious than hotels or package rentals

·         It offers fixed holiday weeks yearly at exotic holiday resorts.

·         Sometimes the timeshare properties are old castles, mansions, luxury properties, which make staying in them an exciting experience for the holidaymakers.

·         Several timeshare resorts offer amazing landscaped grounds where you can enjoy with your family members and kids.

·         If you are an avid golf player then you can choose a package that offers golfing as many of the resorts are located on golf courses.

·         Staff members are courteous and helpful

·         The holiday homes are kept well-maintained and cleaning is taken care by the management.

·         You will find clean spa and swimming pool in the resorts.

 

Cons:

 

·         Timeshares have a high initial cost of purchase

·         They offer fixed weeks for the members and it’s not feasible for families to always be able to plan holidays in the same time of the year, each time.

·         It can be difficult to swap or exchange weeks in a timeshare.

·         Travellers do not have the freedom to choose different holiday destinations of their choice.

·         Due to their popularity, sometimes you may have to make bookings one year in advance for particular resorts.

·         Some organizations have high management charge, making the annual expense unbearable for travellers with limited budget.

 

Timeshare holiday packages can offer really best value for money to families who like a particular vacation spot and enjoy visiting it over and over again. The well-kept apartments, home-like ambience and friendly staff ensure that you enjoy a great relaxing retreat!


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Jay Roberts

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