The newly opened Khao Lak Beach Resort, a Marriott Vacation Club property in Thailand. For decades, the word “timeshare” had a bad rap, conjuring an image of a high-pressure sales pitch, a free knife ...

As maintenance fees skyrocket, owners find their investment is nearly impossible to sell or even give away. Here’s how to exit your timeshare without spending a fortune. ByChristopher Elliott, Senior ...

For some people, like retirees Don and Irene, timeshares are the perfect vacation solution. They enjoyed being able to plan for their vacation on the same week every year, and they liked the ...

People who buy timeshares often don’t realize that the asset can quickly become a liability. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: Over many years, I have tried to get rid of, or rent out, or somehow get some ...

Michael Flaskey says his industry has matured. And for the CEO of Las Vegas-based timeshare company Diamond Resorts, that maturity — in the form of more analysts on Wall Street and more attention from ...

Timeshare owners James and Barbara Ruh enjoy their annual vacations in Hawaii, but they don’t want their daughters to be obligated to take over the contracts when they die. So the Ruhs, who are ...

Marriott Vacation Club, Waikiki opened Oct. 4 with occupancy above 90%. The 110-unit property is the first timeshare resort in Hawaii to open under the Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection brand.

As the prospect of travel continues to pique the interest of many, a popular alternative to traditional hotel stays has re-emerged: timeshares. These unique vacation options have experienced ...

For their September honeymoon, Ricky Berns and his wife Allie went to their dream destination: Santorini, Greece. The couple stayed at multiple hotels for the “truly unforgettable” trip, including the ...

Aug 29 (Reuters) - Westgate Resorts has defeated a lawsuit in U.S. court that accused the timeshare developer of trying to undercut companies that seek to help owners get out of their purchase ...

Diamond Resorts International may not be as much of a household name as the big-time hotel chains and timeshare businesses, but that could be a good thing for growth-seeking investors. With the ...