The Truth About Timeshare Vacation Homes – And Why I Don’t Own One

Property management and vacation resorts have found a new way to market their properties. Like the name suggests, timeshares offer vacationers the opportunity to share use of a property for a specified period of time. If you want a vacation spot without making a substantial investment, a timeshare may be the right option for you, or at least that’s what the sales people tell you. Here’s my experience dealing with the timeshare industry.

What Annoys Me Most

It’s no secret. I like going to Las Vegas. Furthermore, I like traveling – period. The one thing that annoys me most about Las Vegas however, is the timeshare sales people offering me “free” show tickets. You’ll find them at the entrance of the Miracle Mile Mall, and within some of the major resorts like Caesars Palace and even the Venetian. As much as I love to stay at these places, I dodge the timeshare sales folks like the plague. No offence, but I hate exchanging my time for a free show ticket or two. Besides, thanks to my “high r…