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Timeshare always seems to be in the press these days for one reason or another and it’s not always represented in a good light. There are many people around the world who own timeshare and love doing so. Sometimes news reports on timeshare can have a lasting effect on people and they may then shy away from timeshare but we are here to give you details on some of the advantages of a timeshare ownership.

Accommodation

The accommodation that timeshare companies offer can vary from resort to resort, from studio apartments to multi-bedroom units. When looking to purchase timeshare you will be wanting to own something that has adequate space for yourself and whoever you will be traveling with. Most units will have a fully equipped kitchen, living room, bathroom and depending on the size of the unit you choose, there may be one or more bedrooms and a dining area.

Depending on the resort you have chosen, you may find that each unit also contains a washing machine and other electrical appliances that make the unit feel more like a home from home. If your unit doesn’t have these amenities they are likely to be found within the resort.

Having the use of a timeshare unit instead of a hotel room means you can take advantage of preparing some or all of your meals in the apartment and not have the cost of restaurants meals, which can also be a health friendly option when on holiday.

Convenience

You will find that a lot of timeshare resorts are in convenient locations for holiday makers. They can be in close proximity to shopping and eating areas, as well as entertainment venues or popular tourist attractions. Once you have chosen the resort you like, you will begin gaining knowledge of the local areas. If you have already owned your timeshare for some time, already knowing what to expect is priceless, you aren’t losing part of your holiday trying to find suitable places and necessities.

Social Advantages

Many timeshare owners make lifelong friends while on vacation. When going back to the same resort at the same time each year you will get to know the people in the same position. You may choose not to interact with others but if you do, you have the opportunity to mix with people from all walks of life with varied interests.

Ownership Privileges

Some timeshare resorts have areas that only give access to timeshare owners, such as on-site amenities and fitness facilities. One of the biggest incentives to owning a timeshare is the maintenance upkeep of the resort and the individual units. Yes, as a timeshare owner you will pay maintenance fees every year but you won’t have to do the work yourself. If you owned a holiday home, not only would it remain empty when you weren’t using it, any updates or maintenance that the property needed would be down to you.

Timeshare owners find that their holidays are a lot less hassle as they know what to expect and you have more guarantees with ownership’s than if you are always staying in a variety of hotels.

For more information regarding this article or assistance in any other timeshare related issues please contact the TCA on 01908 881058 or email: info@TimeshareConsumerAssociation.org.uk