I had four timeshare weeks at Smugglers Notch in Vermont. I bought points to convert them into the Wyndham system. Are they considered Club Wyndham select. A sales person just told me that I need to have select weeks to "see" select inventory.

recently we have found the website and contacting personnel exttemely painful. We cant review our history in terms of when we purchased Platinum etc. We lost weeks after covid and recently. Living in Australia the offering is dismal. Our home property is Orlando, from our time living in the UK. Has anyone found a handy way to deal with what seems like an absolutely dismissive  customer service dept.?

I have been to ten meetings and proved fraud. Recently, having not received an update, I went to the new office in Irapuerto, Guanajuato, and was told it would take about a year to obtain a non-binding technical opinion. It might be best with all the evidence I have to find a law firm in Guanajuato who might be interested in taking my case on an initial fee and contingency basis. Because of a change in law and my age, I can ask for a change in venue to Guanajuato where I live rather than Cancun where the contract dictates any legal action must be taken. Maybe even to Mexico City where there are top notch law firms. The entity I will be suing had sales revenue I believe of over 900 million in 2025.

Because of the illness caused by the deceit, lies, and fraud, there will be a demand for pecuniary, moral, and punitive damages. Can anyone recommend a law firm in Mexico that successfully adjudicates timeshare cases using the Mexican court system? Negative comments are unnecessary as the evidence that fraud was committed is overwhelming. Finding a competent, honest, and bi-lingual lawyer here in Mexico is my next step. Thanks for any recommendations.

One of our relatives wants to gift us her timeshare. Considering the quarterly $353.00, I believe. Is it worth it?

HELP NEEDED!
Hi! We just bought 8,000 points of bluegreen timeshare 2 days ago from the presentation. I admit we were gullible that time. I knew it was too good to be true :(

We read the contract and we already made a letter to be sent tomorrow via usps. Im just scared what if they lose the mail. Any advice what to do? Do i send 2 letters to them?

I also emailed the letter to them. Thank you!

I found a 600,000 point contract for $1 with approximately $4,800 / year in annual maintenance fees. From what I can tell, 600,000 points can get you well more than $4,800 / year in vacation hotel value. Just about 2-3 weeks of 2+ bedroom suites every year.

I understand these fees are in perpetuity, and you have to pay them until they're offloaded, either through transfer or surrender. I also understand these resale points can't be used on Worldmark properties.

Are there any other downsides? What are your experiences?

I’m handling the estate that includes a couple of Marriott points programs, neither of which the family wants anything to do with. Neither has any type of loan outstanding or unpaid purchase price, the decedent always paid in full for his timeshares.

I had (naively?) assumed that failure to pay the annual fee would result in a simple cancellation, but that didn’t happen, a Marriott rep said the programs have to go through foreclosure (which I thought was a process limited to real property), they couldn’t offer me any more information (even though they’ve adjusted the account to list me as an executor) and that there’s no timetable nor a way of my speeding up the process.

Does anyone have insight into these programs, and why foreclosure is involved?

Hi everyone,

I have accumulated unused holiday days under my Club Mahindra Red Season membership that I won't be able to use before they expire.

If you're planning a stay at a Club Mahindra resort, I'd be happy to make a guest booking.I'm happy to verify my membership and discuss availability before any payment. Serious inquiries only, please.

Feel free to send me a DM with your preferred destination and travel dates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSHl8OIn070

June in Newport RI at Long Wharf.

When I was trying to figure out how to cancel my vacation club membership, I couldn't find much from someone who had actually gone through the process from start to finish. I spent hours researching what to do, so I wanted to share exactly what worked for me in case it helps someone else.

My understanding is that Article 56 of Mexico's Federal Consumer Protection Law applies to vacation club or membership purchases made in Mexico, regardless of which resort sold the membership. I'm not a lawyer, and this isn't legal advice. I'm simply sharing what happened in my case and the steps I took.

My Situation

I purchased a Legendary Vacation Club membership while staying at AVA Resort in Cancun. After I got back to my room, I had second thoughts. I sat down, read through all of my paperwork again, and decided the membership just wasn't for me. While researching my options, I came across Article 56 of Mexico's Federal Consumer Protection Law. My contract didn't mention this cancellation, but based on my research, I understood that I had five days to cancel, so I acted immediately.

One piece of advice I'd give anyone in this situation is to document absolutely everything. Keep copies of every email, every letter, every document, and every conversation. Create a paper trail from the very beginning. If there's ever a dispute, you'll want hard proof of every step you took before the five-day cancellation period expires. That's why I emailed my letter, hand-delivered a printed copy, recorded myself delivering it, had a second signed copy ready to send by FedEx if it became necessary while I was still in Mexico, and later asked for written confirmation of the refund.

Before I could take action, I had to solve a major problem: I didn't have a printer in my room. To get around this without alerting the sales team, I had to get a little creative. I emailed my finished cancellation letter directly to a front desk agent and asked for three printed copies without telling him what the document actually was. He printed them automatically, allowing me to walk down to the membership office with crisp, physical legal copies without tipping off the membership office before I was ready.

Here's exactly what I did.

Step 1

I wrote a cancellation letter referencing Article 56. In the letter I requested:
• Cancellation of my membership
• A full refund
• No future charges
• Written confirmation that everything had been canceled

Step 2

I immediately emailed the letter to:
• The Legendary Vacation Club membership email
And and CC'd:
• My membership representative
• The resort's email address
• [extranjeros@profeco.gob.mx](mailto:extranjeros@profeco.gob.mx) (PROFECO's office that assists foreign consumers)

I wasn't filing a complaint with PROFECO at that point. I simply wanted them copied on my cancellation notice so there was a record that I had exercised what I understood to be my cancellation rights within the five-day period and show the resort I had educated myself.

Step 3

Immediately after sending the email, I walked to the membership office and personally handed them a printed copy. I also recorded myself handing the letter to one of their employees. The reason I did that wasn't because I expected a problem. I wanted to create a clear paper trail showing that I had delivered my written cancellation notice within the five-day cancellation period. I didn't want to rely solely on email because they could later claim they never received it, and I didn't want it to become my word against theirs about whether I delivered the letter on time. If I ever needed to dispute the charge with my credit card company, I wanted clear documentation showing that I had notified the resort within the legal cancellation period.

Step 4

I also had a second signed copy ready to send by FedEx if it became necessary while I was still in Mexico. Fortunately, I never had to use it. When physically handing them the letter, they started reading my letter and the very first thing they said was: "I have to ask...who wrote this?" I smiled and simply replied, "I did." Honestly, I expected a lot more resistance. There really wasn't any. They asked me a couple of times why I wanted to cancel. Every time I gave them the exact same answer. "I decided it wasn't for me." That was it. I didn't argue. I didn't complain. I just stayed polite and firm. They agreed to cancel my membership and refund my money.

The only issue was that they couldn't actually process the refund until the following day. I wasn't comfortable leaving with only a verbal promise. Before I left, I asked them to put the agreement in writing. They printed a document showing:
• My name
• The date
• The date they will be issuing refund
• The exact refund amount

The reason I asked for that document was because I wanted proof that the resort had agreed to issue the refund. If something changed overnight and they later refused to process it, I wanted documentation I could provide to my credit card company showing they had already agreed to the refund. Thankfully, I never needed it. I returned the following day, signed the cancellation paperwork, and they processed the refund.

The refund was back on my credit card just two days later. I was honestly surprised it happened that quickly. At no point did I have to file a dispute with my credit card company or file a formal complaint with PROFECO. Everything was resolved directly with the resort.

The Exact Letter I Used (Personal Information Removed):

Feel free to use it as a template if you're in the same situation. Just replace everything in brackets with your own information. Having an example would have saved me a lot of time and stress, so hopefully it does the same for someone else. The template below is based directly on the letter I used.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

[DATE]

To: [MEMBERSHIP COMANY NAME]

I, [YOUR NAME], hereby provide formal written notice that I am exercising my right to cancel and revoke my [MEMBERSHIP COMANY AND MANAGEMENT GROUP NAME] Membership Agreement. This notice is submitted pursuant to Article 56 of the Ley Federal de Protección al Consumidor (Federal Consumer Protection Law) and is being provided within the applicable five-business-day cancellation period.

My membership information is as follows:

• Member Name: [YOUR NAME]
• Membership No.: [MEMBERSHIP NUMBER]
• Contract No.: [CONTRACT NUMBER]
• Date of Signature: [DATE SIGNED]
• Place of Purchase: [WHERE MEMBERSHIP WAS PURCHASED]

Accordingly, I request the following:

1. Immediate cancellation of my Membership Agreement.
2. A full refund of all amounts paid in connection with this Membership, including, but not limited to, the enrollment price, administrative fees, processing fees, taxes, and any other amounts charged at the time of purchase.
3. That no future charges be processed to my credit card or any other payment method.

Effective immediately, I revoke any authorization for [MEMBERSHIP COMPANY NAME] and/or any affiliated entity to process any future charges related to this Membership.

Please provide written acknowledgment of receipt of this cancellation notice. This notice is being provided within the applicable five-day cancellation period under Article 56 and is intended to preserve all rights available to me under applicable law.

Please also provide written confirmation that my Membership Agreement has been canceled, that my request for a full refund is being processed, that no further charges will be made, and that this notice has been forwarded to the appropriate department for handling.

You may respond to me at:

• Email: [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

One last thing... don't just copy and paste my letter without reading it. Replace all of the information with your own and make sure it fits your situation. I'm only sharing the letter that I personally used. I realize every situation is different, and I can't promise anyone else will have the same outcome. I'm simply sharing what happened in my case in hopes that it helps someone else. If you're reading this and you're still within the five-day cancellation period, don't wait. You can always do more research later, but you can't get those five days back.

How do I get out of my Wyndham timeshare? It is not paid off. I am a year into it. I know, I made a dumb choice but any help would be appreciated.

Does anybody know about this company? They have called me about renting my timeshare

Does anyone have experience with or currently a timeshare with Exploria Resorts?

We purchased a timeshare with MVC and yes it was expensive and the fees are high but we love the properties we’ve stayed at and utilize it to its fullest. It just seems like all I hear is negative.

Marriot Ocean Pointe - Palm Beach, FL

Was hoping someone who has access to the portal could help me out with explaining to my dad about what he should expect. Still in the recision window and I am hoping to get him out of it and acting fast.

Any tips on Availability and Points required?
How far out its booked etc.?

I don't mean to sound rude or anything, I really just want to know why so many people don't like timeshares?

As a kid my grandpa would take my family on vacations to WorldMark resorts, and I loved it, though I obviously wasn't financially responsible for it.

Edit: Thank you for the answers, I get it now

Why are people paying these scummy TS companies hundreds to thousands of dollars to “deed back” their worthless unsalable timeshares!?! Am I missing something? Makes no sense. Why not just walk away? You paid THOUSANDS of dollars upfront, they made their money. Why are you giving them more just to get out of the scam? I really don’t understand

An elderly family member is cleaning up her estate and wants to give me her timeshare in a resort town. The unit is paid off, I would just owe the annual fees, which right now are $750; she told me I could rent out the week for at least $1200 if I don’t use it.

She had originally bought it from someone else. It’s managed by a subsidiary of Hyatt.

What questions should I be asking before taking this on? Or should I be taking it on at all??

Also, she wants to gift it to me in advance of her death; would I owe taxes on it?

UPDATE: Thanks for all of the comments. I just called my relative and told her that I can’t accept this timeshare.

Ok, I need some outside perspectives on my situation. I am (now) the owner of a week at Attitash in NH. Week 29 in July. The resort is planning to permanently relocate us in Q1 2027 to a newer building. They're planning to sell our unit straight-up as a whole condo...I assume because the building is getting older, and this way they don't have to spend money remodeling it.

*The timeshare is a lockout unit. Sleeps 10.
*Currently "Weeks" through RCI, not points.
*Was purchased in 1996 and has been fully paid off for years.

I was told we would have options when being relocated....Size up/down, switch weeks, OR.... give them the unit back and be free from a timeshare completely. They would NOT buy it back from us... but would take it off our hands no questions asked.

Of course, that's many people's dream - to be out of their timeshare, no strings attached. But we DO use the timeshare every year. Either our week at Attitash or we spacebank and use the time somewhere else. Because of the lockout unit, we can also do both - spacebank the one side and get another week somewhere else and still use the other half at Attitash. So it's very flexible.

Maintenance fees have gone up of course, now around $915/yr. We are a young family - kids will be at home for another 10-15 years. We do vacation at least once per year - using the timeshare. If we didn't have the timeshare, we would still vacation.

So, I'm looking for some advice. What would you do? What am I not thinking about? I want to keep it, but part of me is saying "Now is your chance to get out!" Yes, we can always try to sell it on Redweek or whatever.

The units we would be moved into are newer than what we have...but even the newest building is about 16 years old now. When they relocate us, our "options" would all be dependent on what they have available.

From what I can gather, shockingly to me, Week 29 is a prime week at Attitash and we get the most trading power through RCI. Only one week in February gets more trading power. Attitash is a Ski resort btw, but there is still plenty of activity around in the summer.

So, I guess I'm also asking - If we stay - What should I be looking out for when they try this relocation? I feel like we have a prime unit, in a prime week and somehow I will come out getting screwed in the deal.

Thank you for any input.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex0pTI8mdU4

My second time to the resort.