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Timeshare Presentation In Maui: How To Get In The Door For Freebies

On Maui, glorious weather and spectacular views are often all the freebies you need. But sometimes, you can get a little something extra for almost no extra work. 

So, what is a timeshare presentation freebie, and how can you get in the door to earn your reward?

What’s The Deal With Timeshare Freebies?

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Timeshare presentations obviously understand that mindset. They know the best way to get you through the door is to promise something at the other side of it.

It all sounds pretty sweet, right? The downside is that a timeshare presentation can be long, and while you’re stuck, incredible Maui is waiting for you.

What Kind Of Freebies Can You Expect From A Timeshare Presentation?

Large resorts might offer credits in return for attending a presentation. For example, touring the Hyatt could get you money to spend at the spa.

However, not all the freebies will be worth it. Valuable rewards aren’t a guarantee. Instead, you might find yourself leaving the presentation with nothing but a small outing as payment for your time.

Is It Worth Going To Timeshare Presentations For Freebies?

A freebie is a fantastic treat, but sometimes the sacrifice just isn’t worth it. No one wants to be missing out on glorious Maui just to watch a presentation for a timeshare they have no intention of investing in.

How To Get In The Door Of A Timeshare Presentation

First, you need to find the places that actually do timeshares on Maui. Hyatt, Westin, Marriott, and Hilton are all brands known for running timeshares, and they all have properties on Maui.

Alternatively, give these places a call, and ask if there are any timeshare presentations coming up.

Tips For Getting Into a Timeshare Presentation

Finally, be prepared to get your foot back out the door. Timeshare presentations aren’t always the aggressive sales techniques they’re made out to be, but it can still be hard to get away. 

What About Timeshare Presentations Before You Go?

Attending a timeshare presentation when you’re in the holiday planning stage can be a way to get a bargain for your upcoming vacation. Call the hotel in advance to inquire about presentations, and see what you can get.

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I Attended a Timeshare Sales Presentation at the Maui Hyatt Residence Club

March 9, 2019 By Will Run For Miles 49 Comments

I stayed at the Hyatt Regency at Ka’anapali Beach in Maui this past February (report to follow).

Next door to the hotel is the Hyatt Residence Club . It is not a hotel, but a vacation ownership property, where you can purchase ownership or the right to visit the property for a given amount of time each year.

It is essentially a timeshare ownership but I was quickly and vehemently told that the Hyatt Residence Club form of ownership was better than a timeshare (as I’ll discuss later).

First, let me say this: Everywhere I went around the Hyatt Regency there were desks and kiosks devoted to advertising the Hyatt Residence Club. I sat down at one such desk near the hotel lobby and signed up for a tour. Here was the offer: attend a 90 minute vacation ownership sales presentation and receive your choice of the following: a $150 check, a $250 spa credit, 2 Luau tickets, 2 sunset cruise tickets or 15,000 World of Hyatt points. I chose the points (no surprise there).

The next day, at 11:30 a.m., we checked in at the sales gallery (which actually was within the Hyatt Regency not the Hyatt Residence Club). We went to a waiting area, where we could choose hot or cold beverages (I took a guava soda) (it was delicious).

Joe (or Bob or Bill), from Pittsburgh, got us and brought us down a hallway where he showed us photos of all of the Hyatt Residence Clubs, and a scaled model of the Maui Residence Club. He escorted us outside to a terrace where we sat around a small table. Before talking about the property, he wanted to get a feel for our travel preferences. He quickly caught on to my love for travel as well as Dave’s more reserved approach to travel.

He began by telling us how popular, desirable and valuable Maui is and went on to discuss the Maui Residence Club (but of course wouldn’t touch on the topic of price yet; that was for later). He knew my love for Hyatt hotels so he segued onto the ownership issue. He said Don’t use the term timeshare – If you want that, go next door to the Marriott! He explained that most of the property on Maui is owned by the Hawaiian families and only leased out – but the Hyatt Residence Club was special – it was owned in fee simple. Therefore, he explained that, if you purchased there, you’d become an owner in the real sense, which is much more valuable than just owning a timeshare.

He escorted us around the grounds. The lobby is welcoming and beautifully decorated. Overall, the property has a very sophisticated, elegant feel to it.

The pools are exceptionally nice.

There are one, two and three bedroom units, though the majority are two bedrooms. Knowing my affection for running and working out, Joe first brought us first to see the hotel gym.

and, check out the towels!

We then went to a model two bedroom unit (which we were told looked identical to all other two bedroom units). As expected, it was impressive (though not necessarily my style). Dave and I joked around about the use of the second bedroom – would it be his music studio or my blogging office? Joe liked that.

Time was moving on, and we were now escorted back to the terrace where we began. Now the books came out, and some of the pricing. It is presented in such a way that sounds totally reasonable. Joe said that the units were selling like hotcakes. We were told that Maui is so desired that you could trade one Maui week for multiple weeks at other Hyatt Residence Clubs or at other timeshare properties worldwide at a reasonable fee.

Here are the basics, though I’m sure there are more charges and details. For a two bedroom, for one week per year, the price was about $74,000, and you paid an annual fee for maintenance and other charges (much like an HOA fee) of $2,700.

If I had unlimited money and vacation time, this might be great. I’m the daughter of a CPA, so I started crunching the basic numbers. If the $74,000 price represents one week of a unit, then multiplying that by 52, means that the unit is $3,848,000? I asked myself, as nice as it is, is it worth nearly $4 million? Even if I was okay with that, I’m not sure I wanted to commit to $2,700 annual maintenance fee for one week vacation per year.

Overall, the sales pitch was assertive but not overly aggressive. I said I had to think about it, and of course, someone else, Vida, appeared out of the blue (how does that always happen?) to speak to us. Vida gave us an offer of coming back within two years for a visit at a modest price (no, a hefty price) (which would be applied to the purchase should we choose to purchase) along with a generous helping of World of Hyatt points. She followed up by sending this email the following morning:

Aloha, So great to meet you both today.  Here’s a re-cap of  t he Access package promotion I shared with you.  It’s a one time, no obligation, 2 year trial program without the long term commitment of ownership.  Simply more fun time in Paradise at the Hyatt Residence Club here in beautiful Maui.   Here are the two Access package promotions to choose from;   One 8-Day/7-Night   guaranteed stay in a gorgeous  2-bedroom 2-bath OCEANFRONT  villa at the Maui Hyatt Residence Club.   Travel to be completed within 2 years.   Availability throughout the year except major holidays . plus   100,000 World of Hyatt points  (3-20 free Hyatt Hotel nights, no expiration date).   plus   Price/Incentive freeze  on today’s ownership prices and part or all of the  cost of the Access Program can be credited toward ownership  *There is no obligation to purchase ownership $5045  +  $ 249 processing  =  $5294    Includes taxes, resort fees, etc. Special 0%  interest   financing with  no credit check .  OR   One 5-Day/4-Night  guaranteed stay in a gorgeous  2-bedroom 2-bath OCEANFRONT  villa at the Maui Hyatt Residence Club.  Travel to be completed within 2 years.   Availability throughout the year except major holidays . plus   60 ,000 World of Hyatt points   (2-12 free Hyatt Hotel nights, no expiration date).  plus   Price/Incentive freeze  on today’s ownership prices and part or all of the  cost of the Access Program can be credited toward ownership   *There is no obligation to purchase ownership. $2900  +  $ 249 processing  =  $3149   Includes taxes, resort fees, etc.   Special 0% interest financing with  no credit check .     The Access program allows you to explore, on a one time trial basis, the benefits of the new floating 2-bedroom luxury villa  week  without a  commitment to purchase  ownership .  Its a great opportunity to  use concurrently or consecutively with your existing week or come at a different time of year.   Some owners are using this in place of one of their weeks and exploring their other options, renting, exchanging, etc.   As an additional bonus, if you choose to purchase an ownership during your stay, we can credit up to the price of this package to the down payment (a maximum of 10% of a purchase price)  and  honor price  and   pur chase incentives offered to you on your sales presentation.   All we need to sign you up is  $249  and the balance is  spread out  over  21 months at Zero, 0% interest.

(She also attached a PDF brochure of the property to the email but I don’t know how to attach it here. Let me know if you want me to email it to you).

The following day, I went to a pool on Hyatt Residence Club property. I spoke to a couple from Knoxville, TN who own two weeks there. They like timeshare ownership. They spend two weeks each January at a timeshare in Puerto Rico, then two weeks each February in Maui, then two weeks each March somewhere else (nice life, right?). They were thrilled with their investment and love returning to the Hyatt Residence Club each year.

So, there you have it. As much as I love Hawaii, I live to far to consider purchasing a timeshare there. Maybe someplace closer, who knows.

This week, like many others, I received an email from Hyatt with an exclusive invitation to visit one of the many Hyatt Residence Clubs in the country on very favorable grounds. Mine was for Maui (which I just visited) ( Enjoy a 5-night Hawaiian escape at our oceanfront destination, Hyatt  Residence Club Maui, Kāʻanapali Beach, including a 6-day Avis rental car, all for only $995. Plus, explore new possibilities with 7,000 Bonus Points ). If it had been for Bonita Springs, Siesta Key or Key West, Florida, I may well have accepted the offer.

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March 9, 2019 at 4:17 pm

I have some issues with these “not timeshares”:

The approximately $4 million dollar (annualized) price tag is way beyond steep.

The fact that you could invest that same $74,000 and stay somewhere off what the investment earned on average, while still keeping your base money.

After the $74,000, you’re still stuck with the $2,700 a year. Forever. And I’d bet that the amount will only increase.

Anecdotally, it’s excruciatingly difficult to get out of a timeshare.

March 10, 2019 at 4:06 am

Not so difficult how u think..but u really have to give away your property..dont pay maintanance fees for few years and they wiĺl offer u to give away your timeshare to them.

March 11, 2019 at 9:32 am

That sounds like a great way to nuke your credit and have a lifetime of collections calls ahead of you

March 16, 2019 at 4:54 pm

I own 3 with different companies. They each have their own programs for resell back to them when ready. People who have owned for decades obviously may no longer want or need so companies are addressing. Along with other turnoffs of an early generation ts.

March 9, 2019 at 4:28 pm

Thanks for posting the detailed review! I received a 3 night Bonita Springs offer + 10k bonus points for $240. Not a bad deal but unsure if we’ll do it.

March 9, 2019 at 4:33 pm

Sounds smells and acts like Timeshare ownership to me. The elephants in the room are huge upfront dollars, massive maintenance fees. Are they capped.? What about availability. Was there any conversation about if one wanted to sell it? Way too many unanswered items for me to put 75 large down. In ten years its 100grand. The best part of this is its Hawaii and a great resale market. I just dont like a negative equity vacation ownership hovering over me in perpetuity via maintenance fees.I pass…..

March 16, 2019 at 6:40 pm

I went to this presentation about 3 years ago and the annual fee was around $2500. Now it’s $2700. There probably is no cap. If you do the math and assume a 5% increase each year, the annual fee will be about $4400 per year in 10 years. That’s $628 per night for a 7 night stay PLUS you paid $74,000 for the week. On the other hand, if money is no object, they are nice units and the flexibility to other properties is nice. Love Bonita Springs.

March 9, 2019 at 5:32 pm

You can vacation at any place you want for the $74000 plus $2500 per year for the rest of your life.

March 10, 2019 at 7:09 am

So true , Hawaii 2 bedrooms run about $2-3,000 a week so for the money it’s ridiculously expensive as the maintenance is the same as a rental cost.

March 9, 2019 at 5:40 pm

The word timeshare and investment together is an oxymoron. Go o eBay – people will give you their timeshare for free. The only people that think timeshares are a good deal are ones that can not do simple math.

March 9, 2019 at 5:58 pm

This is a timeshare. If you have one week a year at this resort and only this resort, it’s a timeshare. We are Marriott Vacation Club owners which is not a timeshare like this Hyatt one is or this poster made it sound. Vacation club allots points to use anytime, anywhere. That is a much better deal than timeshare weeks. And ours cost almost half as much as this Hyatt timeshare.

March 9, 2019 at 8:56 pm

Timeshare: 2 categories Weeks or points

March 11, 2019 at 9:09 am

So what happens to your points per year with Marriott once they get devalued like they just did?

March 9, 2019 at 6:37 pm

We own a TS in Orlando. Do to health reasons were got an attorney to get us out when the TS would not talk to us after 5yrs of ownwership and not used once. He took us for $5,000. The TS said we now owed 11,200 instead of the balance of $3000 due to interest and penalties. By calling the BBB they found out the lawyer was in Tenn, we were in Tx. They sent paperwok that we filled out at their request to the State Attorny General’s office and they disbarred the lawyer but we were still in hock, so we cleaned out my husbands 401K because they said we had 24hr to get them the balance in full or they would place a lean on my house.

March 9, 2019 at 6:43 pm

Wife and I went to this last year. Ridiculous examples repeated out of sales book about customers who TREASURED their ownership even buying extra units despite having cancer and whatnot. I just about had to laugh at why other people’s gullibility would motivate us ?!?!

Fantastic property, got in a 1-bedroom couple of nights on points. Would go back again if a 4 or 5 night timeshare deal came along.

But the numbers add up badly. Based on bottomline total, we can go anywhere in the world for that kind of money, and not be tied to so much to a destination (or set of tradeables). Maui’s nice but maybe next year we’d rather go somewhere that HRC partners have no presence.

March 9, 2019 at 6:57 pm

So you had an attitude right from the start (Joe, bill bob). You’re rude. Dont take the gift and dont go on the tour. You knew what you were getting yourself into. I hate reading this stuff.

March 9, 2019 at 10:06 pm

Agreed! Daughter of a CPA sounds like a mooch to me. Clearly accepting the free points for free stays. It takes someone who actually spends money not free nights on hotels to value ownership. I wouldnt buy a luxury product unless i was willing to pay for its usage.

March 9, 2019 at 10:41 pm

I disagree. I went to the meeting with an open mind. And as for your accusations, do you not agree that it is prudent to carefully review the numbers rather than blindly accept them?

March 11, 2019 at 9:37 am

Will, ignore those nonsense comments. I don’t think they understand the idea behind the blog if that’s what they think.

March 10, 2019 at 10:33 am

Rich and Sabrina, you both sound like timeshare sales people, living off the backs of the ill informed and using high pressure sales tactics to relieve them of their hard earned money.

There is nothing wrong with looking and listening to the pitch. The Timeshare companies offer the packages/incentives to bring people in otherwise they would have no customers.

Yes, we own a timeshare. No, we do not use it anymore. We cannot give it away and have tried for years. The timeshare company will provide no assistance to get rid of the unit.

The Timeshare industry is all about making money for the developers and sales people. The government will eventually have to step in and regulate this market and protect the consumer because the industry will not do it themselves.

March 9, 2019 at 7:36 pm

It’s a timeshare regardless of what they tell you !The maintenance dues goes up every year! We own a timeshare and it’s one of the biggest mistakes we ever made

March 9, 2019 at 7:49 pm

Went to the hiton timeshare and the Marriot timeshare presentations. Both are very pricey and said no got our free stay 3nights actually it was 200.00 and left. The problem is its hard to get the weeks you want January -march. Rest of yearnot to bad. Also rember thse properties are not close to liquor and groceries so you pay there fees which are over priced. Rent a condo instead on Vrbo

March 9, 2019 at 8:33 pm

I purchased at time share 20 years ago for $8000 annual Maintenance fee$375 . today the maintenance fee is $1875. Never seems available when I need it. Not the biggestMistake I ever made but certainly in the top 5 Bottom line is stay away from time share sales people.

March 9, 2019 at 8:45 pm

Don’t get into it. It’s hard as hell to get rid of and if you die your kids have a nightmare.

March 9, 2019 at 8:47 pm

The problem with timeshares is not the concept but the costs. We bought our first week in ogunquit Maine in 1986 for $2,000, traded it to Pompano Beach Florida and bought an ocean front week for February school vacation for $9,000 Then it 1987 bought a week in Lincoln NH for $4,000 and then in 1998 bought a week at the Marriott Custom House in Boston for $11,900. The highest maintenance fee was the Marriott at about $1,000 a year. We traded them all over the worked and then sold the Maine week for $1,500 in house. We rented out Florida property out for $1,000 a week when my parents retired to Florida and then sold it in house for $6,600. Finally, we sold the Marriott through them and netted $15,500, which was more than we paid for it. We kept the NH property since 87 and the maintenance is still only about $600 a year. Today’s prices and maintenance fees are rediculous. That is why these companies can spend so much on marketing. The mark up is what pays for the salesperson and other closer’s commissions. It does not cost millions to build 1 room in a building, no matter how nice it looks. Then $70-$80 year to maintain that one room plus taxes? That is why there are so many weeks for sale or rent on the internet now. They are not an investment like a home and cannot be sold like one. We love to travel and have used ours every year and have stayed at great properties for way less than the maintenance costs then. However, if I were in love with a property now, in this day of the internet, I would buy it from the owner and not the developer. Last year I rented a week from an owner at the Banyon in Key West for $700. That is far less than the weekly maintenance fee or resort rental and there were no long term commitments. Sometimes, there is death, divorce, medical and financial reasons that someone cannot use their week. The example given of $74,000 is absurd. My credit union pays 3%. That would be $2220 a year in interest plus the maintenance fee and you have $5000 a year to rent a nice place anywhere for a week. You can also go to a different place every year and not add the annual fee to RCI or II or the trading fee. Today with Airbnb and Homeaway and others options, you can keep the principal and lose the commitment and still travel well.

March 9, 2019 at 9:05 pm

I agree with Rich, you new going in what it was and were paid to be there. Some people love it like my parents, some people cant afford it like all the people commenting negatively. They stay at crappy hotels off groupon. The upper class stay at nice places. If you dont like Timeshare dont take the tours or maybe you need to pay for your vacation this way, either way your pathetic.

March 10, 2019 at 10:31 am

The upper class don’t but timeshares. They either pay for a nice hotel or buy their own vacation home. You can easily stay at a nice hotel for the amount of the maintenance fees mentioned in this article.

March 10, 2019 at 4:38 pm

March 9, 2019 at 9:29 pm

I have time share in FL my fee goes up every other year something it’s hard to exchange to go somewhere else.

Timeshare ….They’re not for everybody but they do work if you take the time to learn how use it ….where you own definitely makes a difference. We’ve owned for over 20 years and have traveled very well with ours. It’s paid for itself many times and we pay about $1000 a year .

March 10, 2019 at 7:47 am

I purchesed one in fortlauderdale about 4 years ago Yea they started a high bid I said no But they did not give in and gave me lower offers It took about 9 no’s before I a time guy came in and said his last bid Just so we could make it back so my mom and I could get on the on the cruise ship I accepted

Its really no different than any mortgages Of course im behind on paying rci

There are ways you can use them or it for your advantage I haven’t even had the”time” to look into it

Anyways God bless youu Have a good holiday

March 9, 2019 at 9:41 pm

The sales guy, while comparing the HRC resort to the Marriott (MOC) up the road, failed to mention that MVC (Marriott Vacation Club) just happens to own HRC along with VSE (Vistana Signature Experience); both purchased along with ILG – parent company of Interval International.

It’s pretty obvious that both Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club and Hyatt’s Ka’anapali Beach club are, IMO, both drastically overpriced timeshares with inflated Maint. fees to boot.

March 10, 2019 at 12:16 am

We stayed a week in poconos with agreement to attend 90 minute timeshare presentation. It cost less than $350. Well worth it. No obligation. Great way to travel cheaply.

March 10, 2019 at 3:03 pm

I used to sell timeshare. It got to the point where I could not stand to look at myself in the mirror. The lies we had to tell honest, hard working people. It weighed heavily on my conscience. If the truth were told, no one would consider timeshare ownership. I am ashamed of that time in my life. The money we made? Six figures were the average. You just had to sell your soul to make it…

March 10, 2019 at 6:26 pm

Got involved with timeshares when they only cost 2,700. That same one costs 4,500 but the maintenance fee now is 450 for 1 week plus a booking fee and dont try selling them cause none wants em. Foolishly I bought into 5. One in myrtle beach, two in Florida and 2 in Tennessee. Yes, I was young and foolish. The maintenance now is 800 in Florida each 450 in Tennessee each and 900 in myrtle beach. Retired 4 yrs ago and wanted to give them away. Nope none wants them. They are paid off. So HELL NO timeshares

March 10, 2019 at 11:36 pm

Contact Timeshare Nation on the internet. They will take it off your hands.

March 10, 2019 at 11:25 pm

There is a company called Timeshare Nation. Timeshares are free. They have over 80. All you have to do is pay the maintenance fee. So apparently you can get out of your timeshare.

March 11, 2019 at 8:58 am

Yeah I purchased the trial package and was told the same thing you were told but apparently any day except holidays doesn’t mean that. I’ve tried a couple of times on random days to use it and finally had to settle for days they told me were available just to be able to use it. Even though there are plenty of rooms available to book if I wanted to pay per night. Ridiculous and I can’t wait to show up to my hour presentation. Just to tell them how much of a joke they are. DONT DO IT!!!

March 11, 2019 at 9:16 am

Thanks Frank. I hope it works out for you. Wow, what an education writing this post has been.

March 11, 2019 at 1:17 pm

My career is helping people out of timeshares. This is 100% a timeshare. Most people I speak with have been scammed multiple times trying to get out of it. NEVER BUY A TIMESHARE. YOU CAN TAKE THE SAME VACATIONS THROUGH OTHER SITES. YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY PAY SUBSTANTIALLY MORE FOR THE SAME VACATIONS ANYONE CAN TAKE.

March 11, 2019 at 7:06 pm

Timeshare is not for everyone. But, it need not be the debacle that most of the posters on this site seem to believe it is. If you take the time to educate yourself on how to effectively use this form of property, you might actually find it to be advantageous. By using several of our weeks and renting the remaining weeks, we stay at $600-700 per night properties for $150-200 per night AND cover all of our maintenance fees.

BTW, look at what’s available on the resale market. That’s where you should look if you are considering buying.

March 16, 2019 at 4:04 pm

The concept of timeshare is simply flawed. No matter how cheap the timeshare is, I still have to pay $$ out of pocket. After all, I travel for FREE (w/ pts and miles), and for an adventure, since I ask for airline vouchers and refund of hotel pts whenever possible. Example last year I went to Hawaii for 10 days and instead of spending pts, I earned 300K pts from hotel compensation. Oh yeah

September 1, 2020 at 3:21 pm

I’ve been a Hyatt owner since 2003, have gotten every dime out of what I paid. I was able to utilize it to provide over 30 fantastic trips

I also own a vacation condo close to the beach in Naples Florida. The maintenance fees, insurance and taxes have gone up faster than the Hyatt. Not to mention the special hurricane and roofing assessments

Most people do not take into account the real costs of a second home, and the worry when you are not there. My luxury brand appliances are less than 10 years old in Naples. A new air conditioner set me back over 6k this year and and then the fridge went.

Renting can be an iffy option but having a kitchen saves time and money . Found a beautiful place in Dublin next to the waste treatment plant. Another oceanfront in Martinique with great reviews that was on a busy road with a bed that was like sleeping on a rock. Hyatt has spoiled me

Hotels are also increasing in price and maintenance fees are always built into anything rented

I can count on Hyatt with their upscale locations to provide the best service and however the perks of ownership with Hyatt are amazing

We check in, the condos are perfect and when I close the door to go home I don’t think about it

Just bought additional points in their new Portfolio program and considering selling condo

Thank you Hyatt for all the awesome luxury vacations and many more to come

November 2, 2022 at 12:26 pm

I find the writer to be a sniveling,broke kunt.I don’t care you’re the daughter of a cpa.Is your worthless husband broke?

And you didn’t mention what they dropped it to? They dont say 74k and let you go dummy..They drop while you’re there.And it’s times 50 stupid,not 52.All properties need 2 weeks,for upgrades and maintenance.

Not only you and your husband are broke idiots.You can’t negotiate ,and you have no character.

I’ve never been in a timeshare presentation, because I would jack off people(sales) that are on 100% commission, when I know I wouldn’t buy.

Yes,I own at a HRC and another in LV. BUT I KNOW HOW TO ACQUIRE WHOLESALE!

You seem like a 2 bit ,know it all hore,that deserves a 300 sq.ft.box.with a mini fridge that charges highway robbery,and no washer/dryer,kitchen etc..

March 5, 2023 at 1:31 pm

Cliff, thank you. The idea of spending a week vacationing near you is reason alone to avoid this.

You must sell timeshares at this location, or else why be so upset?

Cliff, is it wrong to invite you to go swimming alone in the ocean after a few drinks?

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Spread out in our 1,174- to 1,181-square-foot 2-bedroom suite with one king bed in each room, queen-size sleeper sofa, and stunning ocean, beach, and pool views.

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• Accommodates up to 6 guests

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Indulge in our 2,054- to 2,111-square-foot 3-bedroom suite with one king bed in both the primary bedroom and secondary bedroom and two queen beds in the third bedroom, queen-size sleeper sofa, and stunning ocean, beach, and pool views.

• Accommodates up to 8 guests

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Review: The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas – Timeshare Edition (Maui, Hawaii)

As you may have read in a previous post , I had an amazing time at the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas   courtesy of a  great offer from Westin Vacations and American Express .

As I mentioned in that post, the concierge made me an [additional] offer I couldn’t refuse: 7,000 SPG Starpoints for sitting through their timeshare presentation.

So what did I do? I took the offer (of course)! I sit through timeshare presentations so you don’t have to!

I was expecting to be pitched on one of the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas (north or south), but instead I was surprised to learn that I would be shown properties at the brand-new Westin Nanea Ocean Villas , just north of the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas North.

The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas pool (with Molokai in the background)

The Official Promotional Video (video courtesy of Vistana.com)

The Timeshare Presentation

We met with the Westin Vacations Timeshare representative at the concierge desk of the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas South. Officially, I believe he was an employee of Vistana .

He walked us back to a staging room with Starbucks Coffee and warm chocolate chip cookies, and then spent some time building rapport by exchanging niceties and making small talk about the island of Maui. He then asked if we were ready to begin.

He walked us over to an impressive set of back-lit SPG panels showcasing stellar properties, exotic locations, and properties in the [pre-Marriott merger] SPG footprint. Next, we were led over to a huge globe of planet earth with every SPG property lit up. I actually was impressed.

We were then picked up by an extended golf-cart shuttle and whisked away to the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas .

The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas Property Tour

As we arrived, we were taken through the lobby through to the courtyard of the Nanea. The representative explained to us the Nanea was different from the other Westin Ocean Villas in that the designers teamed up with indigenous Hawaiian designers to create an environment that invokes the spirit of the Hawaiian people.

Courtyard of the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas

“Nanea” means “tranquility”. The nanea of this property is said to be enhanced by the “gentle wind” unique to Ka’anapali.

The Ocean View  

Take a closer look and you’ll notice the rich Hawaiian accents of the the Nanea. Here, you can see the native Hawaiian Taro plant [among others] planted for cultivation.

Taro being grown for harvest

Initially, we were led to the “no-view” 1-bedroom model unit. We peeked inside, but it was jam-packed. There must have been 3 other tours going on in that unit at the same time.

Our representative said, “no problem, I’ll take you to see a prime unit with a view”.

The 3 Bedroom Unit

We headed upstairs into the kitchen and living room area of the 3 bedroom unit. I could see right away, units at the Nanea were styled radically different from the other Westin Ocean Villas. They were more modern, warm, and “homey” than their Ocean Villa neighbors.

The Official 3 Bedroom Promotional Video  (video courtesy of SPG Hawaii)

The Kitchen

The Kitchen was large and outfitted with stainless steel appliances

The kitchen adjoined with living room and the dining balcony beyond that

One major notable upgrade was the increased shelf and pantry space, which in my opinion remedied a “fatal flaw” with the other Ocean Villas.

The washer and dryer combo

The Master Bedroom

The Master Bath

The rain shower and waterfall tub

Guest Bedroom

The View From The Room

Yes, this view is incredible!

The Balcony Dining Table

That’s the island of Molokai just offshore

The Time Share Pitch:

After the tour of the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, we were returned back to the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas South and led to what I’ll call the “hard-sell room”. This room was austere compared to everything else, consisting of a desk and a large dry-erase white board. There was also notably no door to the room.

The first phase was the recap – a rundown of everything we just saw, the Vistana point system, and the benefits of the Vistana Villa Resort Collection timeshare program. It was explained that the timeshare purchase consisted only of “time” in the form of currency in an exclusive Vistana point system (valid only at the Villa Resort Collection ) – not physical property.

The complete Villa Resort Collection listings

In my opinion, the Vistana Villa Resort Collection  was somewhat limited – having locations only in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, South Carolina, Mexico, The Bahamas and Virgin Islands.

It was further explained these Vistana points could alternatively be converted into currency in another world timeshare program or SPG points for expanded options, although it occurred to me at first glance that doing so may somewhat dilute the value of the Vistana points.

Editor’s Note: In the interest of providing unbiased reporting neutral to both buyer and seller, I’m not going to go into the specific details of pricing, terms, etc., as these items may vary significantly based on factors such as prospective buyer’s credit, seller incentives, and/or market prices. As with any significant purchase, I recommend you always do your thorough research and consult your financial advisors to ensure a deal like this is right for you and your budget.

Next, the representative brought in his “closer” and she sat down for the hard-sell. She explained we were buying “ownership” and “equity” and that after “X” amount of payments of “$X” amount, we would “own” the timeshare [points] free and clear, and that we could even pass it on to our children or family members. The one caveat with ownership is that we would still be responsible for a significant annual maintenance fee as long as we held the property.

She then drew up some hard numbers that included the purchase price, the 10% down payment, closing costs, maintenance fees and interest rate. She did note that we were eligible to go through our own bank if we could get a better interest rate.

Then came the fun part: the “sweeteners”. She said, “if you buy right now, today only, I can throw in the following special offers,” and she began rattling offers off a list. The first was SPG Gold Status and 180,000 Starpoints (impressive). The second was a promo for 90,000 Starpoints (which could be received up to 4 times) with every payment – for a total of 360,000 Starpoints (most impressive).

I responded, “so let me get this straight, if I buy today and make 4 payments, I’ll receive 540,000 Starpoints?”. “Correct,” she responded. “Let me ask you this, if I pay for my timeshare with my American Express Starwood Preferred Guest card, will I get the bonus points for SPG purchases?”.  Her response was, “Absolutely, that’s what we all do with our own timeshares”.

She then did the hard-sell, “are we going to be buying today?”, to which I responded, “no, but thank you for your presentation”. She was all business and no-nonsense and immediately got up and said, “time-shares aren’t for everybody, thank you,” she shook our hands and told us to wait for a colleague of hers to do an exit interview, and then walked out the door.

Her colleague immediately walked into the room and asked us a couple questions on why we chose not to buy at this time. She then said, “I see you are here on a great promotion , would you be interested in coming back next year on another great deal?” I said, “sure, what kind of deal?”, she then performed one final sell on what is called the “Explorer Package”.

The Explorer Package

The Explorer Package included a stay at one of the villas in the Vistana Collection, an additional 9,000 Starpoints, and the option for use the purchase price of the package toward the 10% down payment on a future timeshare purchase  (within 1 year). I politely declined.

The Bottom-line Review: The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas – Timeshare Edition (Maui, Hawaii)

Overall, the timeshare presentation was very informative and professional and the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas was a very impressive property. I’m glad I got to see it up close, and I’m glad I did the timeshare tour (totally worth 7,000 Starpoints!). Even the mandatory “hard-sell” wasn’t even that hard, it was professional and no-nonsense. The sweeteners were very, very interesting.

In the end, this timeshare just wasn’t for me – but then again, none of them are. That’s just me. If you really want to stay at the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, this property is bookable on Marriott.com . Is it cheaper booking it for a week than buying it through a timeshare? I’ll let you be the judge of that one.

Now that Marriott has assumed control of SPG and Starpoints, I’m curious to see what new offers and timeshare presentations they will have, maybe I’ll be back one day to see.

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Back in 2019, we bought a Marriott Vacation Club Preview Package for five nights at Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club for US$799. We had to reschedule our dates for this trip no fewer than three times, but we finally made it here!

Here’s an overview of our experience and how we scored another deal for a future stay in Hawaii.

Why Book a Timeshare Preview Package?

These packages are marketing tools designed to entice potential vacationers into buying a timeshare. Some people may book for that purpose, but mostly people use them as a great way to score a heavily discounted vacation.

Hotel prices in Maui are insane right now. Currently, one night at the Maui Ocean Club in a standard guest room costs US$700 and up, so US$799 for five nights is a steal. We upgraded to a one-bedroom suite so it could fit my family of five for a total of US$1,098, with no resort fees or taxes.  

To read more about timeshare packages, check out my previous article on the topic .  

The Property

The Marriott Maui Ocean Club is located on Kā‘anapali Beach in West Maui. The location is quite central for exploring the north and south ends of the island.  

If you look up Maui Ocean Club, you’ll find that the property is actually divided into two properties: the Maui Ocean Club – Molokai, Maui, & Lanai Towers, and the Maui Ocean Club – Lahaina & Napili Towers. The former is an older refurbished property that Marriott took over, and the latter is a newer building Marriott built from the ground up.  

Both properties share the same facilities, but the accommodation options are more modern in the newer towers.

There are also subtle differences between the suites: the the new towers feature full kitchens rather than a kitchenette, and the one-bedroom suites of the older towers feature two bathrooms, instead of just one in the newer towers. 

Most preview package stays are booked into the older buildings; however, you may be lucky enough to score one in the new towers. When I first arrived, my initial impression from the outside was that of a motel from the 1970s. I’m glad to say that that impression only got better from there.  

The One-Bedroom Villa

Our one-bedroom villa was really two connecting hotel rooms; one was transformed into a living room area with a sofa bed, a dining set for four, and kitchenette, and the other came with a king-sized bed and arm chair that also converted into a twin-sized bed.  

Each room has its own TV, closet, and full bathroom with a bathtub. Having two full bathrooms is quite convenient for families, especially if you have older kids.

The room with the kitchenette has a full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher, sink, toaster, kettle, and dining ware. There were also a couple of pots and pans, which I found amusing as there was no stove.  

I later found out that there is a shared communal kitchen on the first floor, where several stovetops are located. There is also a shared laundry room on the lower level of the tower. Detergent for dishes and laundry are provided in your room.

There was no housekeeping while we were there. I’m not sure if this was because of COVID-19 restrictions or not, but they were more than happy to bring up new towels and bathroom amenities when requested. Garbage disposal is by the ice machine on each floor.  

The décor is more on the traditional side, however they are in the process of renovating all the rooms, converting the carpet to wooden floors, and upgrading the furniture to look a little more modern. I was told that the renovations should be complete within the next two years.  

The Amenities

The biggest appeal of this resort is their massive pool system. It essentially is a big loop that’s tiered with a couple of hot tubs and a toddler pool with a pirate ship play area. There are also basketball and volleyball nets set up in the pool.

There is a towel bar by the pool that lends out balls to play with, in addition to tennis, pickleball, and basketball equipment to be used at their onsite court. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas can also be rented out.

There is direct beach access from the hotel and there is also a booth onsite that rents out snorkel gear, paddle boards, boogie boards, water shoes, etc. Although some people find the beaches in Wailea to be better, I found the beaches here in Ka’anapali to be quite nice, although maybe not as picturesque.

For kids, there isn’t a kids club, but there is an Activity Centre which hosts an indoor activity daily.

On St. Patrick’s Day, the resort served up green snow cones, gave out activity kits for kids to make their own candy, toy leis, and drawstring bags, and organized a scavenger hunt.

For adults, the property hosts daily fitness activities. There is a gym and spa onsite. There is also a concierge desk in the lobby to help with booking local activities and tours. On c ertain days, there are performances by the pool.  

If you’re hungry, there are a few onsite venues that serve casual food, including a couple of poolside bars. Starbucks is only open till 3pm.  

Walk next door to the Hyatt Regency and you can get some shaved ice at Ulani’s, which we found to be much better than the complimentary stuff at the Ocean Club.

Numerous BBQs are also located onsite if you wish to grill your own meals. There is a Foodland grocery store just a five-minute drive away. There are also plenty of restaurants within a 10 – 15 minute drive in nearby Lahaina if you want takeout or a sit-down meal.  

Parking is available onsite. You can self park for a nightly fee of US$27 or do valet for US$30. We chose valet, and the bellhops were always very quick in bringing the car.

The Timeshare Presentation  

Our presentation time was scheduled prior to arrival; however, they were very flexible with rescheduling it to a different day and time. It took place in their Sales Centre, which is located onsite.  

The presentation was scheduled for 90 minutes, but took closer to 120 minutes. This was probably more my fault than theirs, as I genuinely did have some interest in their program and had a few questions for them.  

Check-in was easy. We gave our names and they directed us to a cubicle. 

Our sales agent came in shortly and introduced us to the program. He explained how their program has changed from a deeded week to a points-based program, outlined some additional benefits for timeshare owners, asked a bit about our travel patterns, and then proceeded to take us on a tour of one of the villas in the newer towers. The whole encounter was very casual.  

After he was done, he invited a manager to come in talk to us about the numbers. Because it is a points-based program, he gave us the price for their entry level of 1,500 points, which at US$15.84 per point, would be US$23,760.  

Maintenance would be $0.63 per year, and on average has been increasing at about a cent a year. As a signup bonus, they were willing to throw in another 3,000 points for the first year.

To put things into perspective, a one-bedroom villa in Maui at peak season could cost up to 4,500 points per week.  

Then came the offers to sweeten the deal. They took off 10% off the price as a COVID special. Lifetime Marriott Bonvoy Gold membership was offered, but after realizing my husband is a Titanium Elite and I am a Platinum Elite, it was clear that wasn’t going to sway things for us.  

Because we had stayed at another Marriott property in the last 14 days, they offered to take another $2,000 off the price. When they realized we weren’t biting, he asked if there was anything else they could offer that would change our minds.  

At this point, we kindly declined. I thought at that point we were done, but we were brought to yet another agent who gave us an exit interview to rate our agent and presented us with two $25 vouchers that could be used towards our current stay or at select establishments in the area. This was a pleasant surprise, as it wasn’t part of our presentation offer. 

She also offered us one last deal: another timeshare presentation package.   The offer was five nights at the same property for US$1,295, good for the next two years. We weren’t sure when we would be back to Maui again, so we declined.  

Of course, she had another offer up her sleeve: US$995 for four nights at any of their North American properties, including another property in Hawaii for a US$300 up-charge.

We were considering a visit to Kauai, so I did a quick price for four nights next winter and it was coming up at US$2,600 for four nights. We took her up on that offer.  

Timeshare preview packages are a great way to score an awesome deal, especially in Hawaii, where prices have skyrocketed since the pandemic.  

Our experience at the Marriott Ocean Club was by no means an aspirational one, but it was a pleasant one. It is a busy place full of families and kids. The accommodations are comfortable and the biggest highlights were the outdoor pools, activities for kids, and beachfront location.

I would never pay the rack rate to stay here, but for US$200 on a package, I most definitely would. And if you enjoy your stay, you could be offered another great deal to visit again.  

For our last couple of nights in Maui, we’ll be heading to Wailea and staying at the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, so stay tuned for that review in the near future.

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As part of your memorable stay on the Hawaiian island of your choice, you will be required to attend a friendly and informative 90-minute timeshare sales presentation of the Marriott Vacation Club Destinations ™ Ownership Program to personally introduce you to a world of infinite vacation possibilities. There will also be a nonrefundable $199 deposit required.

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Eligibility: This package offer is only available to residents of the District of Columbia and the fifty United States of America, for couples or individuals with an annual income of $100,000 or more. One offer per family/household, no groups. Employees of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation and its affiliated and subsidiary companies, and their immediate families, and current Owners of Marriott Vacation Club interests or properties are not eligible for this offer. Guests are limited to purchasing 3 packages within a lifetime. Guests may not purchase this package if having attended another Marriott Vacation Club sales presentation tour within the last year. Guests may only return to Hawaii with a package if 2 or more years have passed since the last Hawaii preview date. Guests may not have more than one active package at a time.

Presentation: Attendance at a timeshare sales presentation of Marriott Vacation Club Destinations™ Ownership Program lasting approximately 90 minutes is required. Failure to attend sales presentation can result in the charge of the full retail value of the accommodations.

If married or living together, couples must attend the sales presentation together to receive this offer; individuals may purchase separately. Your sales presentation will take place at the Waikoloa Ocean Club Sales Gallery , 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii 96738; Waiohai Beach Club Sales Gallery , 2249 Poipu Road, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii 96756; Maui Ocean Club Sales Gallery , 100 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761; or Ko Olina Beach Club Sales Gallery , 92-161 Waipahe Place, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707.

Offer: This advance purchase offer is subject to availability and expires on December 31, 2017. Travel must be completed within 12 months from the package purchase date. The purchase price is not refundable . Package purchase must be made with a major credit card. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion. Package offer is nontransferable. Offer subject to change without notice. Airfare, transportation, gratuities, additional expenses and applicable taxes, if any, are not included with this offer . At Marriott’s Kauai Beach Club, retail value of the offer is up to $2,695, and retail value of the accommodations is up to $529 per night. At Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club, retail value of the offer is up to $2,545, and retail value of the accommodations is up to $499 per night. At Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, retail value of the offer is up to $2,595, and retail value of the accommodations is up to $509 per night. At Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club, retail value of the offer is up to $2,120, and retail value of the accommodations is up to $414 per night. Actual retail value is determined by the resort’s rack rate for the period of occupancy. There will also be a nonrefundable $199 deposit required at time of purchase .

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Is Attending a Timeshare Presentation Worth It for Families?

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We've probably all received an invitation to a timeshare presentation where we'd spend a few hours but get a free or inexpensive vacation out of the deal. Most of the time we say "no" because of the horror stories we've heard from people who have attended a similar event with aggressive sales tactics or with people that didn't respect their time. Today's parents have limited time to spend with their children while balancing work and household duties. Is attending a two-hour timeshare presentation to save a few bucks worth sacrificing time with the family -- especially when you're on vacation?

But some of these timeshare properties, many of which can also be booked with points, are pretty appealing. We'll talk about the timeshare pitch and perks in a minute but let's first look at some timeshare properties families may want to visit.

Top Timeshare Properties for Families

Here are a few examples of popular family-friendly timeshares, many of which are bookable on traditional hotel points. Elite members might receive an upgrade to a larger room when making a hotel reservation. And, another bonus of booking a timeshare-stye property usually ensures that you'll get a one-, two- or even three-bedroom unit that will easily fit your family (and with washing machines!).

• Kidani Village, a Disney Vacation Club property at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas (Orlando, Florida): There are four savannas with more than 200 hoofed animals and birds roaming the resort. Although not part of a hotel loyalty program, points from Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard (not currently available to new applicants) can pay for your room. I found nightly rates in the $300s before tax. You can even "rent" Disney timeshare points from owners. Personally, I want to book a room here for my family just for the unique experiences with the animals.

• The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas* (Lahaina, Hawaii): Beautiful weather year-round and tropical landscapes make Hawaii a favorite for family travel. Cash prices start in the $500s, but rooms are only 50,000 Marriott points per night.

• Marriott's Grande Vista* (Orlando, Florida): My family stayed here before and loved the pools and game rooms. My son really liked the towers and water cannons at the Plaza del Sol pool. Cash rates start at $183 per night or 35,000 Marriott points.

• Hilton Grand Vacations on the Las Vegas Strip* (Las Vegas, Nevada): While gambling is for adults, the shows and attractions are for visitors of all ages. Las Vegas is a popular family destination for food, fun, and shopping. Room rates are as low as 54,000 Hilton Honors points or $124 plus tax. The Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card is a great way to earn points with a 125,000 welcome bonus after spending $2,000 in three months, and 6x points at US Restaurants, US supermarkets and US gas stations.
• Hyatt Residence Club Maui, Ka'anapali Beach: This property is right next to the Hyatt Regency Maui. The stretch of beach here is fantastic and the pool complexes are exactly what your family dreams about when thinking "Hawaiian vacation." Use 30,000 World of Hyatt points. Cash prices for the one-, two- and three-bedroom units varies depending on the season but are clocking in just shy of $1,000 per night for a two bedroom and $1,089 for a three bedroom this summer. The World of Hyatt Credit Card can help boost your Hyatt points balance.

• Westin Princeville Ocean Villas: The North Shore of Kauai is light on points hotels, but the Westin Princeville is an option on hotel points or for timeshare owners. Standard rooms are 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night and paid rates start at about $300+ per night. Larger suites are bookable for higher prices. Guests here get to enjoy the nearby beach at the Princeville Resort that is the perfect place to watch Hawaiian sunsets.

*For both Marriott and Hilton, loyalty members can redeem points and receive the fifth night free to increase their savings.

The Timeshare Offer

Spending points, however, isn't the only way you can stay at these villa-style properties. Most of them canvas travelers to find some that will exchange their time to attend a presentation for a free or heavily discounted stay, cash or a combination of the two. In most cases, you'll need to set aside at least two hours for the presentation.

The offer will vary based on which company's presentation you attend. If you are actually interested in buying into a timeshare, do your research beforehand to understand the pros and cons of ownership and get a firm handle on pricing. The timeshare resell market can be a great way to save money if you do decide that ownership is right for you.

No matter what the offer is to attend a presentation may be, always negotiate when speaking with the representative. Remember that you'll be giving up valuable vacation time with your family to sit through the timeshare presentation. He or she may have something extra to offer to close the deal.

Here is a timeshare offer we've seen recently:

Holiday Inn Vacations Club

While checking on my IHG Rewards Club account, the telephone agent discussed a Holiday Inn Vacations Club timeshare offer. For $199, my family and I would receive a four-day, three-night vacation in our choice of one of 14 destinations. The options included Orlando, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, the Great Smoky Mountains and other destinations.

Once we attended the presentation, we would receive the $199 back in cash plus a $100 discount certificate for a future Holiday Inn stay. I love a great deal, so I signed up to attend.

Some offers are a bit pricier, such as the $798 offer some receive to spend 5-nights at the Westin Princeville in Kauai, though that offer does include an Avis car rental. Or, at the Disney Aulani in Hawaii attending the sales presentation scores you two luau tickets (normally $139 each).

Our Stay in Gatlinburg

We booked our stay for Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains. We came to find out that the city is a great family destination filled with fun tourist attractions, delicious food and amazing nature hikes. (And don't miss Dollywood , which is nearby.)

Cash Versus Points

If you'd like to stay at the timeshare resort, you can book rooms for less than $200 a night or 35,000 IHG Rewards Club points. The IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card is a great way to earn IHG Rewards points to pay for your stay.

The Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown is located immediately next door and shares many of the benefits of the timeshare, including the indoor waterpark and pool. On many of the dates I checked, the rooms were very inexpensive when paying cash. You could book a room for 30,000 IHG points, but when the cash price is so low, I would opt for the cash rate or book through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal .

Attending the Timeshare Presentation

When you attend a timeshare presentation, remember that you're sitting with trained sales professionals. Their job is to weave a story to create an emotional connection and get you to believe that timeshare ownership is better than staying in a hotel where you want, when you want and paying how you want (cash or points).

Most timeshare presentations say that you need to attend for 90 to 120 minutes. If you let them, they'll keep you there as long as they can. If they've done their job correctly, they'll try to find the emotional trigger that will get you to buy one of their packages before you leave.

Do Both Spouses Need to Attend the Presentation?

Timeshare purchases are a big commitment, so the salesperson wants to ensure that both spouses are there to sign off on the contract. If one spouse is not there, it is an easy excuse to say that "I need to speak with my spouse about this" to get out of the potentially high-pressure sales pitch.

Before I got married, many timeshare companies I spoke with would not book an appointment with me. Their sales presentation is designed around families and the memories you create while traveling.

Can Children Attend With You?

Timeshare companies know the children can be a distraction or an excuse to leave early during the sales presentation. Because of this, your children may not always be allowed to attend the timeshare presentation with you, though there are exceptions to this. For example, the Disney Vacation Club does a great job providing colors and such for kids to stay busy during the presentation. We have heard of children attending with other brands, too, such as Hyatt.

When we travel with our children, they usually go to the kids club while we speak with the sales representative. In most kids clubs there will be toys and video games for them to play with, drinks and snacks to enjoy, and television to watch.

With many vacations jam-packed with activities, the kids club can be a welcome breather for kids to relax and enjoy some free-style play.

The Presentation

After signing in at the front desk, you'll watch a video with the other guests while your sales rep waits in another room. The video is designed to make you think about how you can travel with your family using the timeshare and what fond memories you will create. Timeshare members will talk about the places they travel with their ownership and how they love that the timeshare can be passed down to their children.

Once the video is finished, you'll go to the sales rep's table where he will ask questions about how you like to travel, where you want to go and how much you spend on vacation.

It always amazes them when we talk about how much we travel and how little we spend. Most of the sales reps that we've talked to do not understand the value of miles and points.

The Sales Pitch

The answers you provide help the sales rep craft the presentation and approach to get you to buy. The simple math works like this: You say that you travel a certain number of days each year and spend so much each night. They multiply this number by 40 years and compare your expected spend against the purchase of a timeshare.

The sales rep will tell you that it is better to buy a timeshare than rent hotel rooms. But what they often neglect to mention is that the timeshare locations aren't always in the places you like to travel, popular resorts book up quickly, maintenance dues go up each year and you'll pay the dues even when you don't travel. Additionally, if you go through a phase where you need to tighten up on discretionary spending (such as travel), you can't do that as easily if you owe set dues each year.

After you've listened patiently and politely declined their offer, a manager will come to the table. The manager will ask if the sale rep treated you well and take some notes.

At that point, he or she will probably offer you a trial package or maybe a discounted offer to return. A trial will let you try out the timeshare membership for one to two years by paying $1,000 to $3,000 to have a select group of properties to stay at. This package may lock in today's prices in case you decide to buy in the future.

For many people, the trial or sampler package can be a good deal compared to cash prices for the same properties -- points are sometimes even thrown into the deal.

At our Holiday Inn Vacations Club presentation, they offered us a future eight-day, seven-night stay for $1,499. We would be in a two-bedroom, two-bath unit similar to the one we toured earlier in the day. Although the rooms were attractive and the offer was tempting, we couldn't see our family wanting to visit any of their locations for eight days.

Should You Say Yes?

Although my family owns a couple of timeshares that I bought in my 20s, I generally recommend against buying one today. With so many vacation options using hotel points, discount travel sites like Groupon and timeshare rental websites, it usually doesn't make sense to lock yourself into a timeshare.

Related: Why Timeshares Aren't Always a Scam

If you do decide that buying a timeshare is right for your family, understand that you can buy them significantly cheaper on the secondary market. Websites like eBay, Redweek and Tug2.net offer thousands of listings of people trying to sell timeshare memberships that they no longer use or cannot afford.

Alternatives to Buying a Timeshare

Of course, we're all familiar with using hotel points when we travel. But did you know that you can rent timeshare units as well?

Many timeshare properties are available using hotel points. Others are available for rent on eBay and Endless Vacation Rentals .

Mommy Points recently rented Disney Vacation Club points from David's Vacation Club Rentals for an awesome Walt Disney World getaway. Going this route allows you to enjoy all of the benefits of a timeshare vacation for a given trip without the upfront cost or responsibility of annual maintenance dues.

Booking a Cheap Spring Break Vacation

For example, if you wanted to travel to Orlando for 2020 Spring Break and stay at a timeshare property, you have many options. A one-bedroom villa at the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando is available from Endless Vacation Rentals for $161 per night (total of $1,125 for the week).

The same room is available directly from Marriott for $170 per night (total $1,190).

Marriott Bonvoy members can book a week in this room for 300,000 points. The nightly rate is 50,000 points per night, but the fifth night is free as a member benefit.

In my experience, the closer you get to the travel dates, the lower the prices will be on Endless Vacation Rentals because they need to sell the package before the dates pass. Of course, specific dates can sell out.

Is It Worth Your Time?

For our family, giving up two hours of our vacation to earn a big discount on travel expenses is a good trade-off. My wife and I have the strength to decline their best offers to buy, no matter how appealing they may sound in the moment. In our experience, when you attend a timeshare presentation with a well-known name, once you say "no," they will (eventually) respect your decision.

Our family enjoyed a great four-day, three-night vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains for a net cost of $0 after attending the timeshare presentation. Plus, we now have a $100 certificate toward a future Holiday Inn hotel stay. Yes, we spent two hours of our time listening to a timeshare presentation, but it was worth it to have a free family vacation.

Have you attended a timeshare presentation to save money on a vacation? Was it worth it for the perks or will you never do it again?

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Marriott vacation club in Maui - 90 min timeshare presentation worth it?

We were staying at the Marriott Wailea Beach resort in Maui (absolutely fantastic property) and was told on this sub I could ask for a timeshare presentation that would give us a package to the same hotel. When I checked w them they scheduled us to the Marriott vacation club for a timeshare in Lahaina. Didn’t give me details about where the “encore” package offer would be.

The rep at Wailea Beach Resort did say if we acted like we were only there for the encore package we wouldn’t be offered it. But either way were guaranteed 25k Bonvoy points. Never done this before - is this a good deal? What will they likely offer us and do we need to pay and select dates of travel on the spot? Also, what are the chances they won’t offer us anything - is 25k a good deal for 90 min of my time? Was really hoping to get a deal for the wailea beach resort and not some subpar property...but am happy to get any freebies. My thinking is I’d rather spend the $ on an Airbnb vs a subpar resort.

Help and tips appreciated!

Maui Time Shares

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Information on Time Shares on Maui

This page has helpful information and advice about all aspects of Maui and Hawaii timeshares, whether you write it as one-word timeshares  or two words  time shares .  Here you will learn about:

Timeshares purchase – Is it a good investment?  Is it better to buy from the developer or on the secondary market?

Timeshares trades – Which Maui timeshare should you try to get in exchange for the timeshare that you already own outside of Hawaii?

Timeshares sales – How can you get rid of a timeshare you own and no longer want?

Timeshares rentals – Can you rent a timeshare even if you don’t want to buy one?

Timeshares presentations – Should you go to those sales presentations that offer free gifts and discount activities?

Maui Timeshares Purchase

The best deals on timeshare purchases are on the secondary market.  You can often pay 25% to 50% less when you buy a timeshare that somebody else previously owned and wants to sell, compared to buying new.  There are several Timeshare Resales companies that can help you find the best Maui timeshares for your needs.    By my calculations, the purchase of a new Hawaii or Maui timeshare directly from the developer is not a good investment, since the cost is high and a large part of what you pay goes toward marketing and sales commissions.

Maui Timeshares Trades

Hawaii, especially Maui, is a very popular vacation destination, so it can be difficult to trade your timeshare elsewhere for one in Hawaii.  If you can get a trade to use a timeshare in Maui, the best places to stay are  Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club  (on Kaanapali Beach) or  Westin Kaʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas .  Another good choice, though not as great as those two, is the  Kaʻanapali Beach Club (formerly an Embassy Suites) .  Much less desirable are the Sands of Kahana , which is a few miles from the main Kaʻanapali area, and Kahana Falls, which is also far, plus is not on a beach.  Also much less desirable is Maui Hill  (about half of which is timeshares) because it is a long walk uphill from the distant beach.

Maui Timeshares Sales

If you would like to sell your timeshare because you no longer use it every year or you are tired of the maintenance fees, there are Timeshare Resales companies to sell it for you.  You will often receive less than half of what you paid for the timeshare if they can even sell it for you at all.

Maui Timeshares Rentals

A good option if you would like to stay in a timeshare without buying or trading for one, is to rent it just like you would rent to stay in a hotel or condo.  Such rentals are sometimes available at all of the places mentioned above under Timeshare Trades.

Timeshares Presentations

Westin timeshare building

Marriott timeshare building

In my opinion, it is not worthwhile to attend the timeshare sales presentations that are offered in Maui or other parts of Hawaii.  Even though they give you free or discounted activities in exchange for your attendance, the two problems are (1) you are wasting several hours of your valuable vacation time, and (2) there is a good chance that you will be talked into buying a new timeshare at the full developer’s price which is not a good deal (as described under Timeshares Purchase above).  Lots more details about  Timeshare Sales and Purchases on this link .

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How to Profit from 2 Timeshare Presentations in Hawaii

Full disclosure: I have only been to 3 timeshare presentations in my life (Hilton Elara in Las Vegas, Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas in Maui, and Hilton Waikoloa Village in Kona), so I am no timeshare expert.  I am not married, so I go to the presentations by myself.  I have never gone to a presentation outside the US, but I have heard nightmare stories about timeshare presentations in Mexico lasting hours.  Proceed at your own risk!

Good morning everyone, greetings from my local Peet’s Coffee at the SF Ferry Building.  Between the pushy salespeople (usually a small sales team), lengthy presentations, and overpriced fees, timeshares get a bad rap in the travel community.  But, if you can sit through the presentation and leave without buying a timeshare, the sales presentation can be worth your time.  To illustrate this point, I want to tell you about my 2 timeshare presentations in Hawaii last week.

The first presentation was at the  Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas in Maui, Hawaii, where I was staying thanks to the targeted vacation package offer I received a few months back.  I wrote about the offer details here , but to recap, I received 6 days / 5 nights in a villa studio, 5,000 SPG points, and a 6 day Avis car rental for $798.  I value 5,000 SPG points at $100, the Avis car rental at $150, so that means the stay in the studio villa cost about ~$550 for 5 nights in Maui.  That’s a great deal if you ask me.  The property is very nice, I loved the $5 Mai Tais during happy hour (4-6pm and 8:30-10pm) and the pools were great.  Valet parking is only $12/day or $10/day for self parking.

As an incentive to attend a timeshare sales presentation, I was offered my choice of 6,000 SPG points, $100 resort credit, $100 spa credit, or a sunset sail for 2 people.  If I was on the trip by myself, I would have chosen the 6,000 SPG points, but my travel companion wanted to do the sunset sail for 2 (since she would “never see the 6,000 SPG points” – very true).

We enjoyed our sunset sail on the Teralani 2 catamaran and even got a nice picture souvenir of our trip.  The catamaran does have an open bar and appetizers.  The ride was a little choppy at the beginning, so if you get seasick, I recommend taking some medicine prior to boarding.

After spending 5 nights in Maui, we flew to Kona for another 5 nights and stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa Village , which comes complete with its own monorail that connects the lobby to all 3 towers.  I used a combination of cash and points for the first 2 nights (20,000 Hilton HHonors points + $125 for each night) and 3 free night certificates.  2 free night certificates came from my new Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Credit Card and the third was from my old Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve Credit Card after spending $10,000 on the card in a cardmember year.  By staying on points/certificates, you avoid the $30/day resort fee, but the valet parking was $30/day not waived (self parking is $25/day).  The hotel has a ocean-fed lagoon (pictured below), where you can rent snorkel gear, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, and more.  There are 3 different pools with a few water slides and a dolphin tank where people can swim and train the dolphins.

As a Hilton Diamond elite member, I received 10 $10 dining credit vouchers for my stay.  Since I was staying there 5 nights, I figured 2 vouchers per night.  I’m not sure if Hilton Gold or Silver elite members get these vouchers, but you can use them at all restaurants and cafes on the property and apply as many as you want toward the bill.  I used 6 vouchers for breakfast and my final bill was under $4.

While I was waiting for my breakfast check, a Hilton Grand Vacation Club (timeshare rep) came to our table and asked if we needed help planning any activities.  She also asked if I was a Hilton Grand Vacation Club owner.  I said no, but I am a Hilton Diamond elite member.  Her ears perked up and she asked me if I would be interested in attending a timeshare presentation in exchange for $100 resort credit or 40,000 Hilton HHonors points.  I quickly choose the points option, but I am sure I could have bargained for 50,000 Hilton HHonors points or more.  The following morning, I attended the timeshare presentation and left with 40,000 Hilton HHonors points in my account.  40,000 Hilton HHonors points is worth about $200 to me and covers the “points” portion of the cash and points stay for the first 2 nights.

Just as I was working on this post, I received a timeshare offer from Hyatt for a stay at their Hyatt Pinon Pointe in Sedona, Arizona.  For $249, you can stay 4 days / 3 nights in a 1 bedroom suite, and receive 10,000 Hyatt points (worth about $150), making this stay about $100 / 3 nights, or $33 a night.  You must purchase by October 31 and complete your stay before June 30, 2017.  If you have any interest in a cheap vacation to Sedona, I would definitely consider this timeshare offer.

Here are the complete terms and conditions of the above offer:

ELIGIBILITY/HOW TO REGISTER: To participate in this offer and receive 10,000 Hyatt Gold Passport points, guest must book by October 31, 2016 for a 4 day, 3 night stay in the best available room up to a 1 bedroom, 1 bath suite at Hyatt Pinon Pointe, a Hyatt Residence Club Resort during the Promotional Period and meet the following qualifications:

• Attend a 90 minute sales presentation (not exceed 120 minutes) at the Hyatt Residence Club sales center during their stay.

• Have an annual household income of at least $75,000 and be at least 25 years of age and cannot have attended a sales presentation at any Hyatt Residence Club resort in the past 12 months.

• If you are (i) married, (ii) cohabitating, (iii) engaged or (iv) single and bringing a companion, we require that both parties travel together as part of the package and attend the private sales presentation.

View complete Details of Participation.

PROMOTION PERIOD: Promotion begins October 17, 2016 and ends June 30, 2017 (“Promotion Period”).

BONUS POINT POSTING: Please allow 30 days from the end of your sales presentation for bonus points to be posted to your Hyatt Gold Passport account.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Inventory availability is limited and varies by Hyatt Residence Club resort location and unit. Inventory is typically offered on a relatively short term basis. Hyatt reserves the right to alter or withdraw this promotion with a suitable substitute offer of equal value (if legally required) at any time due to actual circumstances. This promotion is subject to the complete terms and conditions of Hyatt Gold Passport, available at goldpassport.com. Void where prohibited. The trademarks Hyatt®, Hyatt Gold Passport®, Hyatt Residence Club® and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation.

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS ADVERTISING IS TO ATTEMPT TO SELL YOU A TIMESHARE INTEREST IN ARIZONA.

What is it like to go on a timeshare presentation?

• You speak to a friendly timeshare rep who asks you how you like to travel, how many nights a year you travel, how much you pay per hotel night (on average), and how many years you plan to travel.  After factoring in inflation, they show you a huge number (mine were both $600,000+) and then they tell you that is how much you will spend on travel over the rest of your lifetime.  They then try to sell you on buying a timeshare presentation for a fraction of that amount.  You may go on a tour of the units and talk about peak times of the year.
• The “inventory manager” comes in and tells you that they have a perfect room for you, that just came available and that there is a promotion for this unit.  He/she tells you this offer is too good to last and you need to act fast.  You politely decline stating the price is too high.  They then scour their inventory sheet for the cheapest room available, do some calculations on total purchase price, down payment, closing fees, and financing (usually 15% or higher).  Politely decline that offer due to price.
• The rep and “inventory manager” will leave the room and then the “quality assurance” / “customer satisfaction specialist” will come in and ask you some questions about the presentation.  Were you treated professionally?  Were you unsure of anything mentioned in the presentation?  Then they lead into these questions… Does the idea of vacation ownership entice you at all?  Yes?  Would you be interested in coming back in the next 1-2 years, staying at the property in a nice 2 bedroom unit and attend a followup presentation?  Yes?  We have a great offer for you for $2500 + a bunch of bonus points.
• At this point, you can accept their offer and get a discounted vacation next year, or you can decline the offer.  Both times, I declined their offers since the price was too high for me.  At that point, they thank you for coming, walk you out and get you set up for your gift/bonus for attending the sales presentation.

As always, going to timeshare presentations can be tricky.  The salespeople are very good at what they do and make vacation ownership look very enticing.  They can work the numbers to make an expensive purchase look very affordable.  I equate going to timeshare presentations like going on a test drive in a new car (like test driving a Cadillac CTS for 7,500 American Airlines miles ).  If you are not planning on purchasing, just go with the flow, enjoy the conversation, and walk away after your time is up.  If you know what you are doing, going to timeshare presentations can be very informational and rewarding (for the free gifts/bonuses).  If you have any questions, please leave a comment below.  Have a great day everyone!

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61 thoughts on “ how to profit from 2 timeshare presentations in hawaii ”.

Wow! That target offer to Maui + rental car is too good to be true. Averaging $110 per night at a luxury hotel is such a good deal :) I wish I know how to sign up for the targeted offers.

There is no secret. I used to have the SPG personal and business cards (closed 12+ months ago) and am SPG Gold from the free status with AMEX Platinum.

We are going to Kona in April for 3 nights and planning to stay at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, where can I sign up this timeshare presentation before our trip, I will use my two free night certificates from Citi Hilton reserve card. Will go to Kauai island on same trip, any offer there? Thank you for sharing this timeshare info.

Hi Zeng, enjoy your time at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. There are several Hilton Grand Vacation desks around the resort. If you visit one and ask around, I am sure they will offer the timeshare presentation to you. When you check in, the desk agent will give you your hotel keys and there will also be a slip of paper about attending the timeshare presentation, but the offers are only 20,000 Hilton HHonors points or $100 resort credit. The timeshare sales reps can offer you more points.

I have never been to Kauai (my last Hawaiian Island to visit), so I am not sure what offers are available, but I would guess that if there are nice hotels on the island, there will be timeshare offers.

Thanks, looks like every one here get some brilliant ideas

Yes indeed!

Several years ago my husband and I did timeshare at the Westin Kaanapali We were treated rudely because we didn’t purchase Basically implied we were stupid to not purchase!

Will never return!

The property is beautiful, I’m sorry your time there ended badly due to rude timeshare sales people. Hopefully your next presentation will go better.

Grant, would you expect a non-elite Hyatt member to be targeted for these types of offers?

I am only a Hyatt Platinum elite member (comes free with having the Chase Hyatt Credit Card), so I’m not sure why I get so luck with these offers.

My husband and I travel extensively around the world, staying in high-end hotels and taking frequent luxury cruises. But we have done several of these hotel chain timeshare presentations and have found a way to make the process quite short. When you get asked right at the beginning how much you travel, underestimate heavily. ‘Oh, this is our first trip in four years and we’ve never stayed at a place as nice as this before! Our annual travel budget? Maybe $300 if you figure the gas to go see the kids at Thanksgiving.’ Very rapidly they write us off as having no money at all, and we’ve even been sent on our way once with our goodies without having to inspect the demo suite. Usually we get out of there in about half an hour

That is a great strategy, I might have to try that someday when I am really busy and want to leave quickly. Thanks for the tip :)

That is super helpful thank you! Totally going to try that!

Grant, need some advice. My wife refuses to take advantage of these timeshare deals. We’ve passed up a number of opportunities with SPG and Hyatt.

Should I find a new wife?

Try bribing your wife to attend the presentations or find a female relative who can pretend to be your wife :)

Just had to LOL at this one

Great name too, huh?

Another great way out of the presentation – “we’re about to declare bankruptcy. This trip is our last hurrah for a few years.”

Haha, that is brilliant as well :)

Hi Grant: I have always hesitated to attend these because of the income requirements. Now I am retired and my income is lower than ever. How closely do they scrutinize this in light of the fine print that states a minimum income in order to attend? Thanks!

They do not verify or check the income requirements.

Thanks for the input!

You’re welcome. Have a great weekend.

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I’m married, travel a lot without my husband, but with female friends instead. I have done some presentations saying goes I was single. My husband will never go to another timeshare presentation. The last one was the Omni in Cancun & we ended up buying! That was 10 yrs ago, we only bought for 10 yrs, so it’s done this year. We will not buy again. When I’m traveling with friends who , like me, would like to sit in one a presentation for some freebies, can we each do a presentation, or should we pretend we’really a couple? Our ID’s have different addresses. I’m going to oahu next month , any current offers there that you could share?

You can probably attend as single women, that way you double up on the presentation freebies. Just ask around at your hotel/resort.

Would like to tour the new Westin Maui

Are you referring to the Westin Nanea?

Hello Grant. We are going to be staying at the Hilton Waikoloa village in July for 12 nights. We have 2 rooms. One using points and one we are paying for. My husband is a diamond member. We were thinking about doing the luau there. They do not offer any discounts to Hilton honors members. I was wondering if we took the time share tour while we are there if they would offer us tickets. We are a group of ten so even 2 would be a help. What are your thoughts?

That is a great idea. It never hurts to ask the timeshare people if they will comp you a few luau tickets. Have a great time at the resort. There is a lot to do :)

Just got back from our Hawaii trip, one week each on Kauai and Big Island. We did went to Grand Hilton Vacation timeshare before boarding our flight coming home. By the time we arrived LAX, 40k Hilton points posted to my account. Just want to thank you for your information. Hilton Waikoloa is a huge resort, our room was upgraded to MAKAI with view of Dolphins.

I’m glad you had a great time and good job getting those 40,000 HH points :)

You completely forgot to mention, or didn’t know that those sales rep work on commision only, and they do that for a living. So if you are there for just for a gift, not only you are wasting their time but also building a very bad karma……… I would personally never do something like that.

Yes, they are paid 100% on commissions, sorry for not mentioning that in the post. Have a great day.

Thank you for your concern about my karma. The only time I have ever taken a time share tour I have made it clear that I had no interest at all in buying and they would push me into coming to the tour anyway. Actually the only one or two I have ever been on were ones where I was asked to tour. I did not seek them out. I would even go as far as telling them again once I arrived at the tour before starting that I wasn’t​ interested in purchasing and they always pushed for us to still take the tour. I would do the same in this situation. Not looking to screw anyone out of anything here. Thank you for your input.

Yes, but in your post you encourage others to “take advantage” when they know they aren’t going to buy. Different if you were offered than if you advise people to go seek it out. Timeshare workers work very hard for a living and it’s very had to make any kind of sale. Yes, sales force people are the ones who rain in the money to keep salary people paid, in more fields.

Thank you, Minah. I was sorry so many people are willing to take advantage of people just trying to support their families. Timeshares are a great use of money if you vacation a lot. If not, it’s not for you and unfair to waste anyone’s time. What else do we have in this life, but time, as a precious currency?

I have 2 vacation tours booked for the same week in Orlando. 1 at the Hilton the other at Marriott.. The sales man on the phone from,Hilton said its allowed.. As we get closer to our vacation I am nervous its not allowed.. Son you know anything about this?

Will you be staying at either property or just attending the timeshare presentations?

I will be staying at both properties.. One for 4 days the other for 7 days

You should be fine to attend each timeshare presentation while you are staying at each property. What perks are they proving you?

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Grant, I remember you from work (you can see what work i’m talking about by looking at my email). How weird i stumbled upon your website. it’s a small world. Hey i was searching google to try and find some timeshare offers. For whatever reason i don’t seem to get these offers. I’m not sure do they come in the mail? Sometimes i get robocalls from places claiming i’ve won a travel package from marriott or something but i never call them back because i figure they are a scam. I don’t mind sitting in on a timeshare pitch in hawaii if i can get a dirt cheap stay at their hotel but i don’t know how to find the offers. Any suggestions? Can you email me directly?

Hi Mike, thanks for the email, I hope you are doing well. I’m not sure the secret to being targeted for timeshare offers but I think it’s a combination of age, location, income, if you are a member of the hotel loyalty program (and allow 3rd party companies to send you offers), and having the airline credit card. I’m a member of all the hotel loyalty programs and have all of the hotel credit cards. I get most offers via mail and some via email. The offers via phone are a scam. Hope that helps :)

Grant, Thanks for the post. We are heading to the Westin Kaanapali in Maui on the same offer you had, except I guess we will get Marriott points instead? Who knows? I’m kind of nervous about the timeshare presentation as my wife and I are definitely younger than their average customer. Any other tips you mind sharing? At what point during your stay did they do the presentation? Thanks and great post! Kyle

Don’t be nervous about your age, they target anyone from 18 to 80, so you will see a wide age range at the timeshare presentation. I believe they want you to experience the property for a few days so you “fall in love” with the property and want to come back.

Hello Grant – how long do you need to wait between Westin timeshare presentations?

I’m not sure if there is a hard limit, but I believe the terms say 12 months. But you can hop around and do timeshare presentation with Marriott, Hyatt, Sheraton/Vistana, etc

Hello Grant My husband and I came across a timeshare deal while in AZ last year. Because of time we were able to do just 1 free night while other people did 3 nights. They said they found the offers on the internet, We have some free airline tickets to use up by the end of Jan. We want some place warm, don’t care where. Any suggestions?

Hi MaryKay, are you asking about places to travel to or how to get timeshare offers?

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Why do you say offers via phone are scams?

Scammers will often call about timeshare offers. If you get an offer via email or mail, it is more legit.

Hi Grant, which hotel credit card do you feel gives you the most reward? I have a Chase Sapphire Reserve, but am looking to apply for a hotel credit card for the purpose of discounted accommodations, timeshare presentation offers, etc.

I’m a big fan of the Hilton Aspire CC. This is why: https://travelwithgrant.boardingarea.com/2019/04/17/keep-cancel-or-convert-american-express-hilton-aspire-credit-card-450-annual-fee/

The Chase Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG CCs have about the same annual fee and come with free night certificates. If you have a preference of 1 chain over another, those CCs can be a great choice (I have all 3).

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Maui Timeshare Presentation Hopping

• Thread starter travelplus
• Start date Sep 16, 2012
• Sep 16, 2012

Aloha from Maui. As I have visited the island of Maui quite a bit I thought to sign up for one presentation which turned into three. I use these tours as a way to "shop around" for the best place to use my weeks for when my parents Brother and I when we come to the islands and the gift is just an added bonus. The first presentation was with the Westin Kaanapali Villas. Right from the start they gave me my $100 AMEX Giftcard which I used to book the Royal Lahina L'uau which I enjoyed. I enjoyed learning about the Starwood system and got a lot of in depth information about how to use a week that I have from The Ridge Tahoe which is part of II. This resort alone makes joining II worth it as we have other weeks with RCI. The rooms here were luxurious and spacious. As we own a week this would be a nice place to exchange into. After the tour which by the way had no pressure and quite informative. Next I booked the Marriott Ocean Beach Club but due to a mixup due to overbooking I was given a General Information Tour. After 20 minutes of seeing the room I was given my certificate for a sunset cruise on the Teralani. I was quite impressed with the way Marriott handled this overbooking. I was willing to do the 90 minute presentation to learn about the program but the manager said "We thank you for visiting and apologize for the confusion please accept our sincere apologies and enjoy the cruise as our way of thanking you" I was in and out in 20 minutes. The last tour today was to the Diamond Resort Kaanapali Beach Club. While I was not impressed that the 1 bedroom had a small kitchen without a stove and it still had the Embassy Suites feel. I was impressed with the comfortable bed and the setup of the room. Everyone was friendly and answered all of my questions. This would be a second choice for an exchange if 2 bedrooms were available with a good view as an exchange. For my time they gave $100 Mahalo dollars to use at restaurants such as Roys. While some may think attending these presentations is a waste of time I see this as a learning experience of how to chose resorts to exchange in to or in the future which resorts to purchase. The gifts make the deal sweeter for me to enjoy Maui. I loved the Lu'au and am looking forward to the sunset cruise tomorrow.  

travelplus said: Aloha from Maui. While some may think attending these presentations is a waste of time I see this as a learning experience of how to chose resorts to exchange in to or in the future which resorts to purchase. The gifts make the deal sweeter for me to enjoy Maui. Click to expand...

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Hmmm, there must be something about you, that they are willing to let you out early. Bad breath? Just kidding. Glad the experiences were so pleasant for you. Enjoy the gifts! If the presentations are within 90-120 minutes, they are worthwhile. The daylong hostage situations are what should warrant a call to 911.  

Bring a timer. Next time you want to go to a timeshare presentation, but don't want to stay all day, Bring a timer set it for 90 minutes, make sure the presenter can see the countdown. @ 85 minutes, politely give them a five minute warning.  

Honestly we felt the same way..... We usually don't do "tours"....but when we were at Marriotts Oceana Palms they said they could schedule us for 8am (we're up early and the kids sleep late) - I think it was $100 Marriott bucks and there were a couple restaurants where we ended up making reservations for a great dinner. We were matched with a really nice gentleman (soooo glad we didn't get the VERY enthusiastic lady across the hall!!)....anyway, we explained that we loved traveling, didn't own any timeshares and weren't in the market . We were through in less than 90 minutes & he was very nice about it - we were back up stairs in time to collect all the sleepy kids and head out for the day! At the Royal Resorts we headed down for the day to the Hycienda's - we had a really sweet girl, we went for breakfast downtown and she showed us around a little and recommended we come back later. We then toured the Hyciendas - told them again we just weren't interested (our adult daughter & friend accompanied us and just layed by the pool) - Again we were done in less than the 90 minutes; enjoyed the resort for a couple hours and headed into Playa and took the bus back to Cancun later that night. The next day we got discount snorkling tickets (wonderful trip!!). We were clear from the beginning that we understood timeshares very well. We have never purchased and did not intend to. I guess they believed us.  

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Interesting way to get to know timeshare systems. Frankly, you were lucky, in part, and chose well, in part. The first timeshare tour that I ever did was for DVC. It was extremely low pressure. When I decided to buy, I told Judi that I was interested but that I would have to read all of the documents, first. I was put into a private room with a desk and given a pen and pad so that I could take notes. No pressure at all. Mt second timeshare presentation was at Star Island --- and it was for Fairfield (now Wyndham). And it didn't seem high pressure because I was so interested in buying, they didn't have to pressure me. I wanted to show my sister and brother in law what I had purchased. When we returned to the resort, they would not let me in and they told me that it was not a Fairfield resort. I learned that Fairfield had only purchased some units and they did not own or run the resort. I found that upsetting. I rescinded because I felt mislead. My third timeshare tour was at Silverleaf. I went to it with a man who I was engaged to at the time. He was difficult and vocal and they got us out of there as fast as they could. --- So I still had not experienced a high pressure presentation. And then at Sands of Kahana, where we were interested, but they were sold out and wanted to sell us Tahitian Village in Las Vegas. We weren't interested in Las Vegas. Again, not high pressure. We were out of there in about 30 minutes. Then, I sought out a timeshare presentation at Westin Ka'anapali because I was interested in buying. WKORV was sold out. They were offering Westin Princeville. I like Kauai better than Maui. The pictures looked similar to where we were staying. I was told that all the units there were oceanview. And I bought for $81K. I really wanted that timeshare. I was excited by the Staroptions. I was already a member of TUG and I had been looking at the Starwood system for a year. I really thought that I understood it. Then, I came back to TUG, learned some of the nuances of the program. Learned that the fact that WPORV was voluntary and how that affected resale prices and rescinded. I feel like I have missed several bullets. I would not ever use my vacation time that way again. I would rather buy resale. And, I think that TUG reviews and tripadvisor are a better way to learn about where you are staying. I think that you were lucky, too. And, if you think that you are just smart, and not lucky, I would suggest that you read the thread on rescinding Aruba. elaine  

pacodemountainside

travelplus said: Aloha from Maui. While some may think attending these presentations is a waste of time I see this as a learning experience of how to chose resorts to exchange in to or in the future which resorts to purchase. The gifts make the deal sweeter for me to enjoy Maui. I loved the Lu'au and am looking forward to the sunset cruise tomorrow. Click to expand...

rickandcindy23

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Life is too short, but a funny story with the Diamond Ka'anapali. We went on the tour several years ago, promised a huge discount on the very luau you enjoyed. I didn't like the luau, but it was like $39 X 3 of us, with the tour "gift." There was a car fire in the parking garage, and the fire trucks arrived just as Rick was arriving with my mother-in-law from her beauty shop appointment. He had dropped me off for the presentation because we were running late. As soon as I got there and check into our appointment, the smoke alarms started making their noises. This put the salesmen into a tailspin. There were two groups of people sitting in the lobby who had just finished their tours. One couple was waiting to sign paperwork, and the salesman had them wait there to see what the alarms were about. The second group was two women who were considering a purchase and were talking it over. By the time the salesman was back, I had both groups talked out of it. I told them about resale. They promised not to say what happened to change their minds. :rofl: That was fun, and I told the story before. Our sales tour was very high pressure, but the guy was very pleasant and looked so much like Kurt Russell.  

pacodemountainside said: ... As far as Wyndham stays, I enjoy seeing how fast I can get thrown out to gifting. Right now Kona and GD are tied at about 13-14 minutes. When you hit them with resale, VIP not deeded and they start lies just hit them between the eyes with the facts. Most disappear when you show them BBB "F" rating and Bill Spearman article. As far as good information I find TUG to be the fountain head especially with RR and his insider contacts. Click to expand...

• Sep 18, 2012

rickandcindy23 said: There were two groups of people sitting in the lobby who had just finished their tours. One couple was waiting to sign paperwork, and the salesman had them wait there to see what the alarms were about. The second group was two women who were considering a purchase and were talking it over. By the time the salesman was back, I had both groups talked out of it. I told them about resale. They promised not to say what happened to change their minds. :rofl: That was fun, and I told the story before. Click to expand...

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