What types of vacation clubs are out there?

There are all kinds of different vacation club and there is one out there to fit your wants and needs. Every type of vacation will have a vacation club out there for you to purchase. From luxury all inclusive resorts in exotic locations to camping at your favorite fishing hole, there is something for everyone. Beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers, entertainment, family, the choice is yours. And the key is to purchase one that really fits what you and your family. So dream about what you would like before you think about purchasing, and it will make your decisions that much easier.

Do you prefer to go to the same place the same time each year, and have a guaranteed resort to stay in? A fixed week would work for you. Same week, same place each year.

Does you have flexibility in your schedule? A floating week may make most sense to you.

Do you prefer to have different travel options available to you? A vacation club can offer that too. Some allow you to trade your time for a different resortand/or week. And some don’t even operate on weeks, they use points. And the points can be used say for a beach resort during the summer one year, and a ski resort during the winter the next year.

Do you prefer to gamble? Go to Disney? There are places for you. Like to stay in a lake or river community and fish? It’s out there too. Like to camp or have a RV? There are packages out there for you too. If you can dream it, the right one is out there for you somewhere. And the internet is a great place to find out what you need about a place before you talk to a developer/salesman. Doing your homework is critical to finding the best vacation club for you to enjoy for years to come!

Why buy a vacation club now?

With the economy, many people have less money to spend on vacations. So there are some good deals out there on vacation clubs. And this is a good time to lock in a prime week at a favorite resort or destination at a great price. Simple supply and demand. There is always more supply of vacation clubs than demand, and now, this is definitely a BUYERS market for youl. For instance, some developers and owners are more willing to negotiate on price to sell their vacations. This can lead to some FABULOUS deals for you. Especially in the resale market. In the resale market, one can expect to pay less than 50 % of the typical purchase price. Sometimes even paying just 10-30% of the developer price. I have even heard of people selling their vacation clubs for free, or even with a “bonus” of some sorts to take over the maintenance fees, with the buyer coming out ahead. If you have been thinking about making a move on your favorite place, this is a wonderful time to find the best deal on the best place for you and your family.