For most of my professional life, travel wasn’t something I did once or twice a year. Travel was my life. I worked throughout the travel and tourism industry, including cruise ships, commercial aviation, private jets, bus tours and eventually vacation ownership resorts. I’ve traveled extensively and experienced tourism from perspectives most vacationers never see. Eventually,
If you own at Bluegreen Vacations, Diamond Resorts, or another legacy brand that’s now part of Hilton Grand Vacations, you’ve probably gotten a letter, an email, or a phone call in the last year or two that made your ownership sound uncertain. Maybe someone told you your contract is “changing.” Maybe they said you need
Concord Finance and the “Transfer Agent” Trap What Every Timeshare and Vacation Club Owner Should Know Before Signing Anything That Names Them Over the years, through my books, videos, and work with timeshare owners, I’ve explained how the vacation ownership industry uses paperwork—not just the sales presentation—to maintain control of the relationship long after the
Considering a timeshare exit company? Before you agree to a fee, compare what the service includes, what its refund terms require, and whether a less expensive option could fit your situation. I’m Wayne C. Robinson, a former timeshare executive with 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, contracts, and management. I now help owners understand
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If you’ve started searching for help getting out of your timeshare, you’ve probably noticed that every exit company’s website looks the same. Confident headlines, promises of relief, maybe a countdown clock reminding you to “act now.” I spent more than 25 years inside the timeshare industry — in sales, marketing, contracts, and management, working with
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If you own a timeshare and you’ve ever searched for answers online, you’ve probably landed in a Facebook group or a forum thread full of owners asking each other the same handful of questions. I see the same questions over and over, and I understand why — nobody explains this stuff to you when you
Thinking about buying a timeshare? Good. Let’s make sure you’re the one calling the shots. Salespeople love to create pressure. “This deal is only good today,” they’ll say. That’s simply not true. You can walk away, sleep on it, and come back tomorrow. The same deal will still be there. Here’s how to buy smart,
You bought your timeshare once. But somehow, you keep getting asked to buy more. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining things. It’s not bad luck, and it’s not a one-time sales push. It’s baked into how the industry makes money — and it connects directly to another frustration many owners face: not being able
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You did everything the sales rep told you to do. You deposited your week. You logged into RCI or Interval International. You searched for your dream destination. And you got nothing. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, and it’s usually not your fault. The Big Promise You Heard at the Sales Table During your original presentation,
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You’re not imagining it. A lot of Bluegreen owners are unhappy right now, and the resale listings prove it. If you’re one of them, here’s what you actually need to know before you do anything. You’re Not Alone I’ve talked with plenty of Bluegreen owners directly, and the story is usually the same. Rising maintenance
