Variety

Vacation ownership is not a “one size fits all” product; instead, timeshares offer convenience for all types of vacations. Vacation ownership comes in a multitude of sizes, shapes and varieties - to fit a myriad of lifestyles, special interests and family needs.

In today’s fast-paced society, it is one of the more flexible ways to vacation, providing the best options with the most value. And, the process is simple. With a one-time purchase of a share of furnished resort accommodations, the benefits of timesharing give travelers the comforts of home with luxurious amenities and services at destinations across the globe.

According to a majority of timeshare owners, variety is the leading benefit of vacation ownership. Just take a look at these options:

Traditional timeshares allow buyers to purchase an increment of time, typically one week, in a condominium or apartment-type of furnished accommodation. Timeshare owners receive either a fixed week or a floating time reservation arrangement that may vary by unit type and season. More than two-thirds of timeshare interests today are deeded. Additionally, many timeshares offer a points-based program where you may purchase points that can be redeemed for all kinds of accommodations, resort locations, amenities, number of days used, and other travel services.

Fractionals and private residence clubs are interchangeable and refer to purchasing accommodations with related use rights in increments of more than two weeks and sometimes as long as three months (a quarter share). This type of ownership is almost always deeded and is a more affordable alternative to a second home. Owners benefit by avoiding the ongoing maintenance responsibilities of an entire second home, and usually enjoy a high level of service as part of the product.

By trading some or all of the time they own, consumers can take advantage of different vacation experiences at thousands of resorts around the world through exchange programs. An exchange company allows existing owners to trade their timeshare interests for comparable accommodations and travel-related services. From ski slopes to beaches, spas to luxury cruise ships, modern cities to quaint villages, championship golf courses to dude ranches, exchange offers a variety of vacation experiences.