The Dark Side of Timeshare Vacation Ownership: A History of Deception and Decline Timeshare vacation ownership, once touted as a revolutionary way to enjoy affordable, high-quality vacations, has devolved into a industry plagued by deceit, misrepresentation, and financial hardship for many consumers. From its inception in the 1960s to the present day, the timeshare industry has undergone a transformation from […]
The Ugly Truth Behind Timeshares
The Ugly Truth Behind Timeshare Vacation Ownership Timeshare vacation ownership has been a popular concept in the travel industry for decades, marketed as a way to secure a lifetime of dream vacations. However, beneath the glossy brochures and high-pressure sales pitches lies a complex web of financial commitments, legal entanglements, and emotional stress that many timeshare owners wish they had […]
Why Aren’t Young People Aren’t Buying Timeshares?
Why Young People Aren’t Buying Timeshares or Vacation Ownership and Why It’s Cheaper to Pay as You Go Timeshares and vacation ownership have been a popular way for people to secure vacation accommodations for decades. However, recent trends show that young people are not buying into this model as their parents and grandparents did. There are several reasons for this […]
Timeshare Lawsuits: A Look at the Past 30 Years
Timeshare Lawsuits and Attorney General Fines: A Look at the Past 30 Years Timeshare Lawsuits and Attorney General Fines: A Look at the Past 30 Years Over the past three decades, timeshare companies have faced a significant number of lawsuits and fines from state attorney generals. These legal actions have been taken due to a variety of reasons, including deceptive […]
Understanding Timeshares
Understanding Timeshares: What They Are and Why You Might Want to Avoid Them What is a Timeshare? A timeshare is a form of vacation ownership where multiple parties share the rights to use a property, typically a vacation home or condominium, for a specific period each year. The property is divided into intervals, usually one week, and each owner is […]
Refusing to Pay for a Timeshare
“How Refusing to Pay for a Timeshare Purchase Can Affect Your Credit Score” Refusing to pay for a timeshare purchase can have a significant impact on your credit score. Here’s how: Late Payments: If you stop making payments on your timeshare, the timeshare company may report the late payments to the credit bureaus. Late payments can remain on your credit […]