Entertainment Magazine: California: Timeshare
California timeshare market shifts
Most California
timeshare companies have shifted their focus from selling ownerships to
providing discount stays at their facilities or memberships with perks.
Traditional
California time share promotions usually involve an hour or more requirement to
listen to a presentation in order to get a reduced rate, or free stay,
on a destination site. That model has dried up with the economy.
Instead, in
California, former timeshare promos are now big discounts on "vacation
clubs," AirB&B, VRBOs, or "vacation rentals."
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Wyndham Deals and Discounts.
In Club Wyndham's case, they now offer a special timeshare exit program
called Ovation by Wyndham for those who want to convert their ownership
into another Wyndham product. More than 16,000 owners have made their
transition through Ovation.
Timeshare promotions are still popular with some
By Wendy Croix
California is still the second-hottest timeshare market in the U.S., exceeded only by Florida.
Two of the most popular Southwest timeshares are in Lake Tahoe, up north, and Palm Springs, in the south.
Palm Springs, CA Attractions
Whether it's golf
and fine dining, eco-touring at Joshua Tree, or hot air ballooning, Palm
Springs offers luxury vacation pleasures in a stunning desert oasis
setting.
Though Palm Springs
provides both leisure and city amenities, the area timeshares are
selling at below the national average. In particular, resales offer
bargains to savvy timeshare buyers.
California Timeshare Promotions and Vacation Packages
Savvy timeshare travelers learn the secret of getting the promotion goodies: they ask!
Sellers generally
have more free tickets and discounts than they know what to do with, so
after the promotional talks, buyers have a prime opportunity to ask the
seller to sweeten the Lake Tahoe or Palm Springs vacation package
experience with some additional meals and memories.
Whether you’re looking for desert or alpine beauty to be part of your vacation, be sure to look at what California has to offer.
Sources
California Tourism <www.visitcalifornia.com>
Resort Condominiums International <www.rci.com>
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