What is Timeshare?

Most people have heard of timeshares, but many don't fully understand this exciting vacation concept. In its simplest form, purchasing timeshare means you are buying a specific increment of time at a vacation property such as a resort. The most common increment available is a week. Depending on the flexibility of your schedule, you can purchase either a fixed week – in which case you'll visit the selected resort during the same week every year – or a floating week – in which case you can visit anytime, usually during a particular season. Because the nature of timeshare ownership dictates that costs are split among a variety of owners, you can buy timeshares for much less than the cost of purchasing a unit outright or owning a vacation home.

Easily Explore the Globe with Timeshares

Here's another fact most vacationers don't realize about timeshare: thanks to exchange programs like those managed by RCI (Resort Condominiums International), owners have the opportunity to vacation all over the world by trading their timeshare property once, twice, or every year. In fact, almost 80% of timeshare owners buy with the intention of exchanging their timeshare at least once in their lifetime.

If you're planning to use your timeshare to vacation in a new destination every year, it makes the most sense to buy timeshare in a popular, high-demand destination so that you will have the most trading power. Florida timeshare, particularly those in and around Orlando, are among the most sought-after properties in the industry. Other popular destinations include Hawaii, Las Vegas, Hilton Head in South Carolina, Colorado, Aruba, and Mexico. When you own an RCI timeshare in peak season in any of these locations, you will be able to trade your week for time at any of more than 4,000 affiliated resorts in over 100 countries.

Affordability, Flexibility, Luxury

With timeshare you'll not only be able to travel to a multitude of exotic destinations, you'll be able to save a lot of money on accommodations as well!

Unlike other vacation lodgings, timeshare ownership allows you to lock in today's prices for all your future vacations. And when you buy your timeshare on the resale market, you can save up to 50% off the cost of purchasing directly from a resort or a developer. To put that in perspective: when you buy timeshare resales you'll save thousands!

In addition to being an affordable alternative to renting hotel rooms or to outright property ownership, timeshares provide additional luxuries that you will not enjoy elsewhere. Depending on your needs and the size of the group you are traveling with, you can find timeshares that have anywhere from one to three bedrooms and that can sleep up to ten guests comfortably.

Timeshares also come with full kitchens with all the necessary appliances and utensils to cook your own meals, as well as plenty of extra dining and living space. You will also discover that many timeshare units are lavishly decorated, and that they provide extra amenities like private balconies, hot tubs, whirlpools, 24-hour security, on-site restaurants and golf courses, and beach access to increase your satisfaction with your yearly vacation.

A Lifetime of Easy, Hassle-Free Vacations

Imagine never having to struggle to find a great deal on a hotel room or vacation lodgings – only to be disappointed once you arrive – again. Even if you decide to exchange your timeshare every year, you can rest assured that your accommodations will meet (and probably exceed) your expectations, since timeshare resorts must adhere to the strictest standards of quality and service if they are affiliated with a major timeshare exchange company. RCI researches the quality of its affiliates to ensure that their customers enjoy the best properties available and are never disappointed with their vacations.

So what are you waiting for? Discover perfect vacations across the world year after year with timeshares!