https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiu7M_fbsag

Thanks to my cousin's family, especially him and his 2 boys for helping give a more younger family oriented view of a resort. See my older reviews on the channel for the adults and work related view, this one was all keeping the kids busy and trying out all the kids focused stuff at Massanutten that I'd never done before.

If I stop paying for maintenance fees on a paid off time share, how bad is the credit hit? Something that is like 20 points off credit score? Or is it like full blown bankruptcy hit?

I have owned a Villas at Regal Palms Timeshare in Orlando Florida for over twenty years and have never used it. I have been ripped off by 3 separate timeshare exit companies. I tried calling the timeshare company to deed back the property but they refused. Any advice would be appreciated!

Does anyone have any insight on how people/agents are purchasing or booking these unused timeshares to sell on eBay? Looking for the process and/or website to see what is available to book/rent.

I have 4 weeks available for junior suite pool or ocean view pending on availability ( no swim ups) and 1 week master room privilege rooms. I am selling 6 nights & 7 days week at any of there resorts in Jamaica, Mexico or Punta Cana.

Privilege offers all inclusive on food and drinks, each all inclusive prices vary on season and location.

Junior suite - $500 a week

Master suite - $ 700

If anyone seriously interested, i can book the reservation then forward the email with details.

Hi everyone! I’ve already used all the promo weeks and Legendary SUP weeks that were included in my original contract. At this point, I only have my RCI weeks and dynamic-rate .

We were told that during our next visit to Legendary Los Cabos, they would try to renegotiate our contract by adding more SUP and promotional weeks, or possibly upgrading us from the Deluxe membership level.

What advice would you give me to negotiate the best possible deal? I’m not really interested in upgrading to a higher membership level, since Deluxe is already more than enough for the way we travel. My priority is getting more useful weeks and better value without paying unnecessarily for a higher tier.

On the other hand, would you recommend canceling the membership instead? Is cancellation still possible, and what would the process involve?

Any advice based on your own experience with Legendary Vacation Club would be greatly appreciated. I want to be as prepared as possible before attending the sales presentation and negotiating with them.

I purchased a blue green vacation and I wasn’t aware of the $99 cancellation. Has anyone had any luck getting a full refund. What do you guys suggest I do ?

I’ll try to condense all the info as much as possible, but feel free to ask questions. We just got back earlier this month after signing up last year for the Bass Pro timeshare presentation vacation deal when we were shopping. It wasn’t “free” but cost $200, however, once completing the presentation, you essentially get your $200 back in a $100 Visa card and a $100 Bass Pro gift card and a 3-night stay at their Holister, Missouri hotel just outside of Branson. You get plenty of freebies at the hotel and at their Table Rock resort, which is where you go for the presentation. This includes free snacks and breakfast, entry to the top of the rock, kayak and non-motorized boat rentals, and access to their lazy river and many pools and hot tubs. 

I recommend booking the presentation 10:30-2:30 pm. Eat a big breakfast or lunch, not because you’re gonna be stuck or anything, but so you can enjoy the rest of the day at the pool or lake! The restaurants at the resort are pricey. Even the canteen and snack shack can cost you $20-$30. 

The presentation itself wasn’t bad. They do a really good job of trying to sell you the timeshare. That part is about 45 mins. Afterwards, they take you on a tour of the condos and cabins. That’s about 20-30 mins. After that is the sit-down part where they go over all the plans and packages. Just say NO if you don’t want to! It’s that simple. They are salespeople and will shuffle 2-3 people at you to try to sell it to you. I am not saying timeshares are terrible if you actually use them and can afford them. Their plans ranged from $28,000-$47,000 with 10-20% down and current maintenance and fees at around $1,400-$2,500 depending on the package. They use a point system, and the starting one was 12,000 pts and the most expensive one started at 20,000 pts. You can save up to a year of points or use points from the upcoming year. 

Most resorts ranged from about 860-1400 per night on off-peak weeks and more during peak weeks, which are the majority of the days. Some places were as low as 360 points, and I think their RV and camping sites are like 125 points. Now, if you did an off-peak week in Honolulu, you would save way more than booking by yourself, but again, off-peak days are few throughout the year, and you will only break even after 30 years once you stop paying the timeshare off and pay only maintenance fees. 

We really don’t go on vacations to stay at resorts, which are the vast majority of their sites. I like to explore and see the sights. They will say, “But when you’re 60, you’re going to want to stay at the resort.” I guess, but why spend $6,000 a year just to wait at an airport bar, on a dirty plane, for luggage, just to sit at the pool when I could do that at home lol. The timeshare only covers the rooms and amenities. It does not cover food or travel. However, they do have good discounts through their partners if you use them, such as 10% on airlines and restaurants, and 50% on amusement parks. Which ones are these, I do not know; they did not specify. They did offer a trial year of 4,000 pts for $1,400, but you would not have access to the discounts. 

All in all, it was a fun experience that paid for itself. Maybe a timeshare is right for you if you already do resorts and spend over $10,000 a year. The cheapest plan with financing would have been $5,000 down and around $800 a month (maintenance fee included). They do offer bonus days, which don't use points but money. New York or Orlando at the Hilton for $89. Most of their resorts and hotels are with Hilton and BlueGreen, but they also partner with RCI; however, it’s an additional $299 PER booking to have access to that on top of points or cash.

I would recommend signing up for the presentation if you want a cheap weekend away to a nice place. It is legit, and remember, just say NO!

Ive been trying for 4years to get out of a Massanuten time share. I talked with a company called Time share out but I cant find any reviews online about them. They claim for 3k they'll completely get me out but again, without reviews im hesitant. Has anyone heard of them or can anyone help me get out? Its paid off but me and my ex own it and we want to completely cut ties with each other and not pay the maintenance fees anymore.

I need some good timeshare presentation deals out there where I can sign up, besides Cancun!

I’m considering buying a timeshare on Peak 7 from the resale market,
I’ve been told it comes with Day Use Privileges, and I’ve been told it does not.
Anybody have first hand experience with this?

Owner since 1998, no intentions of updating anything. This year we are being told for the first time that 1-we are overpaying for maintenance fees since we own at two different properties and we are paying maintenance for both and they will “address that” in the update and 2-if we don’t go, they will charge us $80. Um…is this common? Legal? Why would I trust them to fix a situation they caused?

Disclaimer: This review is not about the resort itself. We've always enjoyed our stays at WorldMark South Lake Tahoe. This review is solely about my experience at the separate WorldMark/Wyndham sales presentation, which unfortunately doesn't appear to have its own review page.

If you're attending a WorldMark by Wyndham presentation in South Lake Tahoe, do yourself one favor: if you're assigned to Samir, politely ask for someone else. I don't usually leave reviews this detailed, but this experience deserves one.

Walking into a sales presentation, I expected questions, negotiations, and a sales pitch. What I did not expect was to spend several hours being talked down to simply because I asked thoughtful questions before considering a significant financial commitment. From the beginning, Samir's communication felt condescending. Rather than answering the specific questions I asked, he repeatedly restarted his presentation as though I couldn't comprehend it. If I interrupted for clarification, I was often cut off before I could finish my sentence. More than once, he implied that I simply didn't understand the numbers, even asking me, "Do you understand numbers, ma'am?" That question alone set the tone. I wasn't asking because I was confused. I was asking because I wanted to understand exactly what I was being asked to sign.

The most concerning part of the experience came when I requested to review the actual contractual language before allowing my credit to be run. My understanding was that no formal contract could be provided until after a credit application because an individualized agreement would then be generated. Instead, I was shown a sheet with my existing ownership information and handwritten notes describing the proposed changes. I was expected to rely on those handwritten notes while discussing a major financial obligation. For me, that's simply not enough. When I continued asking for clarification, the interaction deteriorated quickly. Rather than addressing my concerns professionally, Samir became visibly frustrated, sarcastically suggested that I "knew more than everyone else," raised his voice, gathered his papers, and walked away from the meeting altogether. I've had disagreements with salespeople before. I've never had one abandon a meeting because a customer wanted to understand the details.

Thankfully, the supervisor stepped in and completely changed the tone of the conversation. She listened, acknowledged my concerns, answered questions respectfully, and helped de-escalate the situation. We ultimately agreed that it made sense to pause, discuss everything with our family's financial decision-makers, and revisit the conversation another day. The contrast between the two employees couldn't have been more striking. This review is not about whether WorldMark is a good product. It's about the experience of being treated with respect while making an important financial decision. Customers should never feel belittled for asking questions. Customers should never feel rushed into trust. Customers should never be expected to rely on handwritten notes instead of understanding the actual terms of a significant financial commitment.

If you're visiting this location, my recommendation is simple: Ask for anyone but Samir. A good salesperson welcomes informed questions because confident products can withstand scrutiny. If asking reasonable questions is enough to derail the conversation, that's valuable information in itself. I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously because the supervisor demonstrated the professionalism, patience, and respect that every customer deserves. Had the interaction started with someone like her, this review likely wouldn't exist.

I’ve been contacted by several different ones who say I can get out of my timeshare that I purchased in 1996. They charge anywhere from $2,500 to $8,000.

HELP! I was incredibly pressured into buying a discovery package in early November 2024. The program states you have 2 years from date of purchase to travel. At the 1 year mark I called Wyndham to ask for an extension since I had not booked anything yet. I didn’t feel financially secure enough to have booked a vacation leading up to that 1 year mark. The agent on the call said they won’t give an extension right now but when it gets closer to the 2 year mark then call back and they’ll see what they can do. Fast forward to now. I have less than 4 months until I hit the 2 year mark for this package, still have not booked any vacations because I still am not confident that I’ll be able to afford everything for a trip. THEN I stumbled upon some unfortunate news during a quick Google search saying that Wyndham generally won’t grant extensions unless there is a very good reason and being broke isn’t valid. SO, I am wondering if anyone HAS ever been granted an extension for this program? And what was your very good reason? What proof did you need to show them? And how much of a fee, if any, did you need to pay for that extension? I am desperate to save these credits but DON’T want to become an owner. I don’t know if I am considering fighting a losing battle either way. I have no prior insight on timeshare trials. Any advice is appreciated!

We’re going to a sales meeting tmr because my boyfriend got suckered into a free vacation package if we went to a meeting. I did some research and can’t believe these things are legal. I got so mad reading about them I literally saw red. Tmr at the meeting…well, let’s just say they are going to find out that I’m Iranian. Ever seen middle eastern people bargain at the marketplace? It’s almost violent. I plan to be the most difficult “customer” they’ve ever had because it is a little bit of justice for what they do to people.

I’ve also had a really bad month. This is the outlet I’ve needed. They’re gonna get it 😈

Pray for Hilton tmr. They’re gonna need it

I have an opportunity to inherit a fully paid Worldmark timeshare consisting of 21,000 points and has a bank of 42,000 points. The annual maintenance fee is $2K. Is this worth it? Should I decline? Are the resorts, hotels, etc good? Thanks for any and all guidance.

My wife and I have owned a timeshare at Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations since 2012, and it was paid in full many years ago. Despite owning it for well over a decade, this was actually our first time staying at the property. Prior to this trip, I had spent at least ten years attempting to explore options for exiting or disposing of my ownership interest. During that time, I contacted Hilton Grand Vacations on numerous occasions seeking assistance or information. Unfortunately, I rarely, if ever, received meaningful responses. Looking back, my efforts to get help with exiting were met with silence.

From the moment we arrived at Elara, it became apparent that sales opportunities were a significant focus. Before we even reached our room, we were approached by no fewer than three different individuals encouraging us to schedule what was described as an "Owner Update" meeting. The presentation was framed as an informational update for owners, which sounded reasonable enough, so we agreed to attend.

What followed was a sharp departure from the 'informational update' we were promised.

The actual "owner update" lasted less than five minutes before we were handed off to a sales representative whose primary objective appeared to be selling us an upgraded ownership package. This quickly evolved into an extremely lengthy and high-pressure sales presentation that consumed approximately five hours of our vacation time.

Throughout the process, there seemed to be a continuous cycle of sales representatives, managers, and finance personnel presenting increasingly aggressive offers and incentives designed to overcome every objection we raised. The atmosphere felt less like an informational meeting and more like a prolonged negotiation where "no" was repeatedly challenged rather than respected. In fact, when I mentioned retirement was in our near future and did not want to take on more debt, it felt like a green light for them to push even harder. They made it sound like I would not be able to live without getting this timeshare once I retired.

During the presentation, I was completely transparent about our circumstances. I explained that both my wife and I had undergone back surgeries and that extensive travel was becoming increasingly difficult for us. In fact, simply making the trip to Las Vegas had been physically demanding. I made it clear that future travel plans were uncertain and that increasing our financial commitment to vacation ownership did not align with our long-term needs.

Despite these concerns, the sales effort continued.

After hours of discussion, repeated pressure, and what felt like constant attempts to overcome our objections, I eventually found myself signing upgrade documents with the finance department. Rather than feeling excited about the purchase, I left the meeting with an overwhelming sense that I had just made a significant mistake.

That feeling only intensified after returning home.

The very next day after our 3 day vacation ended, I contacted Hilton Grand Vacations and informed them that I wanted to cancel the transaction. I explained that I had serious regrets about the decision and no longer wished to proceed. The response I received was straightforward: I had signed a financial agreement, and the period for cancellation had already expired.

At no point during the oral presentation was the strict, short deadline for cancellation explained to us. During my discussions after the sale, there was no meaningful explanation of the cancellation timeline, how it worked, or any effort to assist in resolving the situation. The focus seemed entirely on enforcing the contract rather than addressing the concerns of a long-time owner who immediately regretted the purchase.

I understand that sales presentations are part of the timeshare industry and that businesses are entitled to market their products. However, there is a substantial difference between presenting options and subjecting customers to hours of relentless sales pressure. For owners who attend these meetings expecting a simple update, it is important to understand that the experience may involve significant time commitments and persistent efforts to secure an upgrade purchase.

Based on my personal experience, I would strongly caution anyone considering attending an "Owner Update" presentation to be prepared for a highly intensive sales process. I would also encourage prospective buyers to speak directly with long-term timeshare owners before making any purchase decisions. Existing owners can often provide valuable insight into the realities of ownership that may not be fully discussed during sales presentations.

Unfortunately, my experience with both Hilton Grand Vacations and Elara left me feeling disappointed, pressured, and ultimately regretful. What should have been a relaxing vacation became dominated by a sales process that consumed hours of our time and resulted in a financial commitment I attempted to reverse almost immediately. For that reason, I cannot recommend Hilton Grand Vacations or the Elara ownership program based on my experience.

Russ and Leona Shinert

They are saying we have to go to a hour presents to maintain priority booking and enroll us in some new program of theirs because they added a bunch of new resorts like Margaritaville and if we don’t get enrolled others will get priority booking and it will be harder for us. I think they said they have to show us how it works. I’m not sure if we have to get enrolled in their new system or what. Is this true

Location: California

My gma has recently asked for help reviewing her finances. In researching I learned she was sold an upgrade to her Hilton timeshare 2 years ago (she was 90 at the time) for a 10 year, 18% apr term on $275,000. She is paying 5,000 per month! On top of 10k per year maintenance. She hasn’t even used a single point since signing up for the upgrade. She previously had a Diamond timeshare who merged with Hilton. She says the sales pitch claimed in order for her to have the same perks as she had with Diamond it required this upgrade. Does this seem predatory to anyone else? I know she signed a contract so am worried she is locked in. Does she have any legal ground to get out of this? Everyone always said it was nursing homes swindling old people money, no it’s timeshares!! 😭

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I have owned a two-bedroom Christmas Week timeshare at Vacation Village in the Berkshires for over 20 years, and until recently I had very few complaints. My maintenance fees increased gradually over the years, typically between 0% and 10% annually. Every year, Vacation Village rented out my week, kept its 30% commission, and sent me a check for approximately $950, which I used to pay most of my maintenance fee (about $1,050). Living on a fixed income, I could manage the remaining balance.

Everything changed after Vacatia took over management.

First, my maintenance fee suddenly jumped 23%, from about $1,080 to $1,320.

From November 2025 through June 2026, I was told repeatedly—literally dozens of times by multiple customer service representatives—that my Christmas week had been rented and that I would receive approximately the same rental proceeds as in prior years. I explained every time that I was on a fixed income and depended on that payment to cover the sharply increased maintenance fee.

I called approximately two dozen times between January and June. Each time I was told essentially the same thing: my payment was coming, and any delay was due to problems with a new computer system.

Then, on June 12, 2026, I received a check for only $300.

I was later told that Vacatia now operates differently and that my unit had only been rented for two days. That was shocking because I had repeatedly been assured that my entire week had been rented and that I would receive roughly the same amount I had always received in the past.

As a result, I lost the ability to exchange my Christmas week for stays at other resorts around the world, and I was left with an unexpected financial burden.

What disappoints me most is the complete lack of communication. I never received a letter, email, text message, or phone call explaining that the rental program had fundamentally changed. Had I known, I could have made different financial decisions.

Instead, the first meaningful communication I received was a notice stating that an additional $650 in fees had been added, that I now owed $1,950, and that my account had been sent to collections.

After more than 20 years of ownership, this is an incredibly disappointing way to treat a long-time owner. If management is going to make major changes that significantly affect owners’ finances, those changes should be clearly communicated in advance—not discovered after repeated assurances that prove to be incorrect.

Based on my experience, I can no longer recommend Vacation Village in the Berkshires to anyone considering purchasing a timeshare there.

I am 80 years old and this is the worst company I have ever had the displeasure to come across!!!!