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  1. Clifbell

    Don't Give up on Your Timeshare... Timeshare Traveler Episode 193

    This video is about persistence and sticking to the effort to learn how to use your timeshare. Being on a vacation is a vacation. Learning how to use your timeshare is work. And to get the most value out of your timeshare, it requires putting in the work. In my opinion, the gain from...
  2. Clifbell

    Reasons to Upgrade Your Timeshare...Timeshare Traveler Episode 192

    I wanted to share the reasons that I would consider doing an upgrade. It is important to understand why you are doing an upgrade. I tried to break down the reasons I have upgraded into categories. The first category being ownership in enough weeks to enjoy your annual holidays periods...
  3. Clifbell

    The Donatello Studio In San Francisco by Club Wyndham

    If you want to be close to Chinatown or Union Square in San Francisco, then the The Donatello in San Francisco is a great choice. I stayed in the studio which was cozy, but had everything I needed (since bought ready meals at Trader Joe's about 1/4 mile away). There was a gym and a club lounge...
  4. Clifbell

    Why I chose Timeshare over RV.... Timeshare Traveler Episode 191

    I've been happily using my timeshares for the last three years living full time in my timeshares. Before I moved agressively into using timeshares, I also looked at getting an RV (either a Bus or Truck Camper). When I looked at the costs for the RV, it seemed like the timeshares prices were...
  5. Clifbell

    Using Timeshares to Raise Money for Charity... Timeshare Traveler Episode 189

    One of the amazing opportunities you have as a timeshare owner is that you can donate your timeshare vacations to non profits or charity. Just in case you have points expiring or you just want to donate to a charity. In this video, I'll discuss the process of how I have donated to non profits...
  6. K

    Advice request: Club Wyndham without ownership

    So a friend and i were offered the usual club wyndham ownership with yearly points which we both agreed didnt make sense to us because of the monthly fees. As they kept giving us "better offers" which were just lower points lower cost offers which we rejected, they offered us Discovery+ with the...
  7. Clifbell

    Advantage of Consolidating Points in ONE System...Timeshare Traveler Episode 188

    If you have decided that timeshares are for you or if you already own timeshares, then this video is for you. I have found that by consolidating my ownership into one system, you can leverage all of the features more easily than by having a few points in each system. In my case I have two main...
  8. Clifbell

    Help for Struggling Timeshare Owners... Timeshare Traveler Episode 187

    This video is for all the people who bought a timeshare and then realized they don't know how to use it. They are often angry at the timehare companies and themselves for caving in to the pressure from the timeshare salesperson. They might have considered dumping the timeshare. If any of...
  9. Clifbell

    Worldmark Scottsdale One Bedroom Deluxe in Scottsdale Arizona

    Today I am reviewing one of the Worldmark Resorts in the Phoenix Arizona area. Scottsdale is about 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix. The one bedroom is really spacious. The pool area is a nice size for this smaller resort. There is also a game area with Corn hole and a sand pit for...
  10. Clifbell

    Why I like Worldmark / Club Wyndham... Timeshare Traveler Episode 185

    For many peoiple who don't own timeshares, learning about the good parts of the timeshare from a timeshare salesperson can be misleading. So I decided to create a video of the parts of Worldmark / Club Wyndham that I like. This comes from a person who has years of timeshare experience. and has...
  11. Clifbell

    Worldmark / Club Wyndham New Years Resolutions - Timeshare Traveler Episode 179

    It is that time of year again for the Timeshare Traveler to start thinking about next year... What to do with the new set of points and the refreshed set of perks. And what about the use of Vacasa in 2024? This leads to Worldmark being an interesting value. I continue to see opportunities...
  12. Clifbell

    One Bedroom unit 221 Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa California

    About 60 miles from the San Francisco Airport in the Napa Valley sits the Silverado Country Resort and Spa. Attached to the resort is a championship quality Golf Course. There is a nice pool to use as well as a shared laundry. You can use the fitness center, the golf course, and the spa for...
  13. Clifbell

    Are Timeshares A SCAM?... Timeshare Traveler Episode 177

    There are many reasons why people can feel like timeshares are a scam. I don't necessarily disagree with how people feel. In some cases people made a decision based on lies or they made a purchase that wasn't big enough to be useful, or they didn't ever learn how to use the timeshare. All of...
  14. Clifbell

    Worldmark Clearlake Three Bedroom Review in Clearlake California

    I enjoyed the Worldmark Clear Lake. It is an out of the way place that is a good place for me to unwind. There are local wineries and of course there is the lake. A lot of people rent a pontoon boat on the lake. I love walking out on the pier in the morning with my coffee and just stare out...
  15. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 176... My Favorite Timeshare Locations

    Eventually you will find your favorite timeshare locations where you always like to go... These are your go to locations. Granted after living in timeshares for almost two years. I probably have a few more favorites than many of you. But I thought I would talk about the process I went through...
  16. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 175... How to Choose Which Club Wyndham on Kauai

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 175... How to Choose Which Club Wyndham on Kauai I have now stayed at seven different Club Wyndham / Worldmark timeshares on Kauai... But which one should you stay at? Well to help you figure that out, I created this video with a comparison chart at the end of the...
  17. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 174... Is Timeshare Industry Consolidation Good?

    With the recent announcement by Hilton to purchase Bluegreen, the timeshare industry consolidation continues to grow. In the last five years we have seen Hilton buy two timeshare companies, Marriott by one and Club Wyndham buy a travel company. In this video, I will recap the recent purchases...
  18. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 171... Using Timeshares to Celebrate

    I've just finished my first celebration trip using timeshares as a way to celebrate. In the past I had used timeshares as both a way to have a good vacation, but also as an alternative way to live and travel at the same time. But this trip was one of celebration. I recently started a new...
  19. Clifbell

    Club Wyndham Shearwater Two Bedroom Review in Princeville Kauai Hawaii

    About an hour drive from the Lihue Airport in Princeville Hawaii on the Island of Kauai sits the Club Wyndham Shearwater resort. Today's review is of the Two bedroom unit on the third floor (Unit 311). The buildings are two and three stories tall and have lush tropical plants throughout...
  20. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 170... Who Likes Timeshares and Why

    I've been enjoying my current trip in Hawaii.. I have the chance to relax and meet other people. I've been hanging out at the pool and reading books and getting my "hot tub Time" in. As a result, I've had some interesting conversations with other timeshare owners. By and large, most of the...
  21. Clifbell

    Ke'Eo Kai one Bedroom by Club Wyndham in Princeville Kauai Hawaii

    About an hour drive from the Lihue Airport in Princeville Hawaii on the Island of Kauai sits the Club Wyndham Kw'Eo Kai resort. Today's review is of the one bedroom unit. The buildings are three stories tall and have lush tropical plants throughout. There are two pools, and plenty of grills...
  22. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 167... The value of Timeshare Marketing Packages

    You own a timeshare, so you will be doing owner updates... It is a fact of timeshare life. Since you are in this environment, then you might as well take advantage of the situation... I am about to embark on a three week vacation to Hawaii... Of those 21 days, 12 of them are on two makring...
  23. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 166... Timeshares make Hawaii Vacations Less Expensive

    One of the reasons that timeshares work really well for me is that I like Hawaii. And Hawaii seems to highlight the biggest disparity between hotel life and timeshare life in terms of cost. In this video, I want to highlight that from a timeshare perspective, staying in Hawaii is similar to...
  24. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 163... Timeshare Thursday thru Saturday

    Getaways Nothing is more refreshing than taking a short break either as an event or themed adventure. I recommend that you plan these trips around a weekend. I like shifting them to Thursday Thru Saturday instead of the traditional Friday and Saturday. The reason I like to shift to...
  25. G

    SOLD - Club Wyndham Access - 294,000 Annual

    Club Wyndham Access 294,000 Annual Points - March 31 use year Monthly Maintenance - $193.55 177,620 remaining for use by 3/31/24 Buyer to pay transfer fee and fee to title company
  26. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom Worldmark South Shore Review Near Lake Tahoe Ca

    Located about 2 miles from the Nevada / California border and South Lake Tahoe, Ca. is the Worldmark South Shore. The two bedroom unit was very spacious with a queen bed in the second bedroom and a King size bed in the primary bedroom. There was also the Murphy bed in the living room that...
  27. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 159... Timeshares Compared to Weekend Getaway Properties

    I've always wondered if I should consider buying a second home for weekend getaways... The thought of having a place in mountains or a getaway at the ocean has always felt like a nice idea... But then I realized I could use my timeshares to do the same... I use Worldmark in this example, but...
  28. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 158... Top 5 Lessons of a Nomad Living in Timeshares

    In this video, I wanted to discuss by top 5 lessons asa timeshare Nomad... These are my life lessons that have resulted in me being more focused on what matters to me... I have a more positive view of timeshares than some because my choice to buy timeshares and travel led to a new way of...
  29. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 156... Using Timeshares to Decide Where to Retire

    In this video, I wanted to discuss the use of timeshares to help you figure out where to have a retirement. Many people like to move when they retire and what better way to figure out where you would like to retire than by using your timeshares to determine where you would like to retire. The...
  30. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom Worldmark Clearlake Review in Clearlake California

    I enjoyed the Worldmark Clear Lake. It is an out of the way place that is a good place for me to unwind. There are local wineries and of course there is the lake. A lot of people rent a pontoon boat on the lake. I love walking out on the pier in the morning with my coffee and just stare out...
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