Have You Ever Thought About Timeshare Exchange? Find Out How Here
Owning a static worldwide timeshare is not your only alternative. If you would like to vary your destination then you should consider a timeshare exchange scheme. Not all timeshare resorts/brokers will offer an exchange scheme so remember to ask! Make sure you check out all the companies you are considering of using, large and small, and make sure you do some fitting research.
A timeshare exchange is pretty much what you wuld expect. A vacation exchange where you may pay an on-going membership fee to be able to pick from a list of available properties below or within your preferred bracket, if you want something in a higher group, you may be able to upgrade on a temporary basis at an extra cost.
In general terms there are 2 different systems you will come across. One system is based on your possession of a timeshare in a static location and week and that can be exchanged for equivalent properties in a similar nearby week. The other type of system is to buy points that are exchanged for a week within a certain points bracket.
In a similar way to planning a normal vacation, you will need to plan ahead for a timeshare exchange; it will demand a little more forethought. If your desired location is not available in the selected week, you may lose out or can go on a waiting list for the really popular properties.
Companies that deal with timeshare exchange include, but are not limited to, Interval International, RCI (Resort Condominiums International), and Trading Places International. RCI timeshare probably has the lion's share of the market, but you are encouraged to read David Cameron's blog at [http://davidcameronsdiary.co.uk] on his experience with RCI (yes, it is 'that' David Cameron!).
There are also some smaller independent timeshare exchange companies that are worthy of investigating. For example, Redweek is developing quickly, and now offer a points system. Another company would be Dial An Exchange. They do not require any ongoing membership fee which makes them an interesting proposition. It just makes money by asking for an exchange fee. Do a search yourself to find more, but remember to check the company out before you commit as mentioned above.
Having a timeshare exchange truly gives you the best of both worlds so should be an option in your search for a worldwide timeshare.
A timeshare exchange is pretty much what you wuld expect. A vacation exchange where you may pay an on-going membership fee to be able to pick from a list of available properties below or within your preferred bracket, if you want something in a higher group, you may be able to upgrade on a temporary basis at an extra cost.
In general terms there are 2 different systems you will come across. One system is based on your possession of a timeshare in a static location and week and that can be exchanged for equivalent properties in a similar nearby week. The other type of system is to buy points that are exchanged for a week within a certain points bracket.
In a similar way to planning a normal vacation, you will need to plan ahead for a timeshare exchange; it will demand a little more forethought. If your desired location is not available in the selected week, you may lose out or can go on a waiting list for the really popular properties.
Companies that deal with timeshare exchange include, but are not limited to, Interval International, RCI (Resort Condominiums International), and Trading Places International. RCI timeshare probably has the lion's share of the market, but you are encouraged to read David Cameron's blog at [http://davidcameronsdiary.co.uk] on his experience with RCI (yes, it is 'that' David Cameron!).
There are also some smaller independent timeshare exchange companies that are worthy of investigating. For example, Redweek is developing quickly, and now offer a points system. Another company would be Dial An Exchange. They do not require any ongoing membership fee which makes them an interesting proposition. It just makes money by asking for an exchange fee. Do a search yourself to find more, but remember to check the company out before you commit as mentioned above.
Having a timeshare exchange truly gives you the best of both worlds so should be an option in your search for a worldwide timeshare.