Both timeshares and travel club memberships have gotten a bad rap nowadays. They seem to be more expense than leisure than anything else. But as I have weighed down the benefits and flaws that both have to their repertoire, I have to say that luxury resort vacation memberships are way better than timeshares.
Timeshares Flaws
With all the benefits that come with owning timeshares, the costs that come with it will simply weigh down anyone because it ranges from $15,000 to $30,000. And the fact that one doesnt really use it all-year round, it is simply ill fit for the casual vacationer. Not only that, maintenance fees are immense and they usually cost around half of the weekly costs of the property.
Another problem that comes with purchasing timeshares is the inconvenience that you have to go through. Not only do you have to peruse long, detailed and droll contracts, you have to do it and sign the dotted line early because timeshare units are very limited. As a matter of fact, you may have to book a property as early as one year before your vacation! Thats simply too long for the more impulsive vacationer.
Even if most people in the United States are...