Dangling Carrots

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

We have a busy time coming up as well.

Oct 27 RCI Points 4 nights at Glacier View at Meadow Lake which is the newest building at our home resort.
Nov 22 RCI Scottsdale Camelback
Nov 29 II Getaway Westin Keirland Villas
Dec 6 & 7 RCI Points Lawrence Welk Desert Oasis
Dec 8 II Getaway Marriott Desert Springs Villas 1
Feb 24 10 day cruise
Apr 5 Trading Places 2 weeks at the Legacy Golf Resort Phoenix
Apr 19 SFX Oasis Villa Resort Palm Springs
June 14 RCI Points The Hilton Club of New York
June 20 RCI Points Vacation Village in the Berkshires

Lynn

Are you Pat G's student?

[Larry Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Larry]

This is what I have planned so far;

November 2013- Tradewinds Cruise Club BVI Plus 3 nights Marriott Hotel St. Thomas.
December 2013- Renaissance Carombola St, Croix one week
January 2014 - At least 1 week Aruba still planning
February 2014- Residence at the Crane Barbados.
February 2014- Maybe 1 week Aruba if we don't go in January.
March 2014- San Juan PR
April 2014- Back to Weston Florida 2 weeks for annual Family vacation
May 2014- Hilton West 57th Street
December 2014/Jan 2015. 3 consecutive timeshare weeks in Hawaii, Sands Of Kahana Maui, Kona Coast resort Hawaii and Lawaii Beach Resort Kauai then a couple of days in Hotel Waikiki Beach.

OH so I think timesharing is still working for us!!!!!

[catwgirl Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close catwgirl]

Geez Larry, what the heck are you doing between May and December? Working to pay for all those vacations?

[taffy19 Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close taffy19]

I am with some TSing friends right now planning Hawaii 2016

I am still drinking the Kool Aid and still happy.

Love those dangling carrots!

Are the dangling carrots to be exchanges mainly as most seem to be from RCI, II or SFX?

We use our timeshares and are very happy still able to go every year but have one Marriott DC exchange booked this week to the MOC for week 13. I finally caved in so will have to skip the year after but have enough points left for a trip to Kauai or somewhere else.

Have you decided when to go to Hawaii and to what island or more than one? I called Chris to bring it to her attention as she mentioned 2015. It would be nice to meet again.

By the way, the first whale was spotted yesterday early in October and they are there until about May but February and March are the best months for whale watching and you can have the windows open day and night so hear the waves. I am thrilled for you and your travel buddies.

[Larry Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Larry]

Geez Larry, what the heck are you doing between May and December? Working to pay for all those vacations?

No I am retired but I do rent out about 6-8 weeks a year for a nice profit which basically pays for all 13 weeks that we own. Contrary to the continuous threads by another member on how bad timesharing is, I have made it work for me for over 25 years. I also sell a few weeks every year also at a nice profit and have never lost a dime on any timeshare purchase. I also have a part time travel business but don't do too much as it might interefere with all the fun I am having at great timeshare destinations and resorts.

[catwgirl Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close catwgirl]

I added one more carrot. RCI had a $199 sale at the same time that Southwest had a $49 each way sale. The stars were all aligned so I just couldn't help myself. I'll be going to the Grandview in Las Vegas in January with a whole passel of friends. Life is good.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

I added one more carrot. RCI had a $199 sale at the same time that Southwest had a $49 each way sale. The stars were all aligned so I just couldn't help myself. I'll be going to the Grandview in Las Vegas in January with a whole passel of friends. Life is good.

When in Jan? I just booked a flight 1/10 - 1/15 to use an AA voucher before I lost it. Hope it'ss the same time.

[catwgirl Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close catwgirl]

January 11-18. We can definitely rendezvous.

When in Jan? I just booked a flight 1/10 - 1/15 to use an AA voucher before I lost it. Hope it'ss the same time.

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

No I am retired but I do rent out about 6-8 weeks a year for a nice profit which basically pays for all 13 weeks that we own. Contrary to the continuous threads by another member on how bad timesharing is, I have made it work for me for over 25 years. I also sell a few weeks every year also at a nice profit and have never lost a dime on any timeshare purchase. I also have a part time travel business but don't do too much as it might interefere with all the fun I am having at great timeshare destinations and resorts.

Glad to see it is still working for somebody who has been around the block a few times more than me.
I hope and believe I can make it work for me for at least 25 years too.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Glad to see it is still working for somebody who has been around the block a few times more than me.
I hope and believe I can make it work for me for at least 25 years too.

13 years for me and going strong....just added a new ownership today so will get rid of one that does not work as well. Knowing how to adjust and play the game using good business sense is what it is all about.

[taffy19 Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close taffy19]

I added one more carrot. RCI had a $199 sale at the same time that Southwest had a $49 each way sale. The stars were all aligned so I just couldn't help myself. I'll be going to the Grandview in Las Vegas in January with a whole passel of friends. Life is good.

That's great and even more if you can meet together.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

I added one more carrot. RCI had a $199 sale at the same time that Southwest had a $49 each way sale. The stars were all aligned so I just couldn't help myself. I'll be going to the Grandview in Las Vegas in January with a whole passel of friends. Life is good.

I'm torn between Tahiti Village and Grandview. Why did you pick Grandview?

[catwgirl Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close catwgirl]

I would definitely pick Grandview and get a two bedroom. The price is the same, and you might find someone who wants to join you. They are two completely separate one bedroom units with a common foyer. Very nicely appointed and you can walk next door to Southpoint Casino, which has restaurants, movie theatres, and even a bowling alley I think.

I have never stayed at Tahiti Village, but this will be my third stay at Grandview. I just read the Tahiti Village reviews. It sounds like a nice place. I have eaten at the Denny's onsite, so I know where it is.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

I would definitely pick Grandview and get a two bedroom. The price is the same, and you might find someone who wants to join you. They are two completely separate one bedroom units with a common foyer. Very nicely appointed and you can walk next door to Southpoint Casino, which has restaurants, movie theatres, and even a bowling alley I think.

I have never stayed at Tahiti Village, but this will be my third stay at Grandview.

Thanks.

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

13 years for me and going strong....just added a new ownership today so will get rid of one that does not work as well. Knowing how to adjust and play the game using good business sense is what it is all about.

At the rate you are going you can just sell your house and take your show on the road permanently.
I often marvel at Joan and her full time timesharing.
You can't say it's not working for her, she's living proof.