Timeshare Reviews https://www.redweek.com/forums/messages?thread_id=21805. Timeshare Advice They back peddled very quickly on their approach and “investment” when I unwound their deceptive math. Has anyone been successful at selling back their time share? We have owned at Westin Kaanapali Ocean Villas in Maui since 2013. We were just told that as current owners in the current Startwood Vacation Network that to participate in the new Vistana Signature Experiences network (with access to new resorts and higher booking priority) that we must 'trade-up' paying an additional $12k+. For example: a Westin Flex resale buyer can make reservations up to 12 months in advance at any one of the seven resorts or as the Sheraton Flex member at any one of the six resorts or as the Westin Aventura member at Los Cabos and Cancun. June 16th-24th, 2017. We have been owners for over 10 years and this year even though we have paid our fees, made a new reservation, received confirmation emails for our reservation, 'they' cannot find our reservation and the villas we are booked in don't have our reservation. ... DO NOT BUY INTO THIS PROGRAM! Resort developers hire skilled salesmen to represent their timeshares as many different attractive packages, such as financial investments, deeded properties, or vacation clubs, just to increase their sales. The Westin Flex program allows owners to have access to Westin resorts in Hawaii, California, Colorado, and Arizona. ). I then said to her - you guys are double dipping, and she agreed this was not fair to the owners. First, while staying with Wyndham, on every stay they are insistence that you have to attend one of their (marketing) meetings. They lie, they lie, then lie some more.... but they have good lawyers that write some good contracts and then buy air cover from your state representatives and local courts. Liz, We are in the same position. My belief is that a full discovery action would reveal how they have been playing fast and loose at our expense and their economic benefit. Have you had any luck getting out of this? Thanks. Will you please let me know where you got the foreclosure list for Starwood. May 2012 Now at 12 years it has gone up almost without fail $100+ each year. Vistana plans to convert the following properties over time to timeshare vacation ownership. The two resorts in Mexico will become, along with the Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa, part of the Westin Adventras Flex ownership program. Timeshare News Owner services booked me @ the Sheraton PGA Resort in Port St. Lucie instead and told me that this resort was only minutes from the beach. Are there any legitimate websites to sell the timeshare? Are they really owners? Give your two cents if you can on my post. We helped They want all their inventory full, some are for owners and some are for wholesale. Oh, and BTW, Wyndham called me constantly for months following my stay wanting my to 'upgrade'. Hi Mike, You do not get what you pay for. The first thing you need to watch out is the sales pitch. Enjoy endless amenities while on your stay, ranging from immaculate golf courses and pampering spas to beautifully designed pools and manicured landscapes. Resale purchasers do not get StarOptions. This WAS less than paying for even a hotel for a week anywhere when exchanged. These timeshare scams are absolute nightmares and i would not wish this crap on even my worst enemy! I have the same issue with the ridiculous maintenance fees like everyone else. Wade liners are made of rubberized copolymer with a rigid core and tactile surface. We will be back. If you rented the week at $1,300 a year, it would take you about 46-years to absorb that cost. ... discussion does he tell us that to get the tickets we have to attend a presentation on a Sheraton Vacation Ownership program. The Flex system is a point based program giving owners the Home Resort preference period of making reservations up to 12 months in advance in multiple locations. Westin timeshares are complete with spacious, villa-style accommodations for you to return to on your annual escape to Mexico, the Caribbean, or top destinations in the U.S. It has been the biggest ripoff! Owners who purchase in a Voluntary Resort do not receive StarOption benefits. They lie. With the Westin Flex program, you can enjoy extraordinary resorts found in a variety of beach, mountain, and desert destinations — delivering breathtaking landscapes and authentic experiences all year long. I know there are people in similar situations so if you are I recommend you check some timeshare cancellation lawyers. Up until yesterday morning the 'Reserve On-line' was sporadic availability for the rest of 2015, however, when I check yesterday evening and this morning it is now showing absolutely NO availability for the entire rest of 2015. The Inventory currently in these Flex programs was acquired through owners upgrading their ownership, through the Developer buying back inventory under their “right of first refusal” option (where applicable), or through foreclosures. Not to mention the indirect impact of operating costs and revenue. During the drive to the beach I called the Sheraton PGA ,and asked if we could use the Vistana Beach Club pool and bathrooms, etc while on the Beach and they told me I was not allowed to use these facilities-they do not allow this anymore. There has to be something that we can do. For three years she has talked us into using her points; but I would much rather pay for my own lodging when and where I choose. Plan to move to a different vacation group with low fees that only get assessed when you take the week - and, they will buy me out (although I take a loss on what I paid for my original Westin timeshare. I found out today that there is a fee for having one of my family members check in because my flight was coming in a few hours later than theirs. For over 18 years, my experience with Starwood was very good. Our annual fee, including the mid year supplement they required, are now close to $3000 for our 1 week ownership. But, with little/no substantiating supportive evidence. I all the time emailed this website post page to all my friends, because if like to read it then my friends will too. My belief is that the Hotel and Time Share Group is receiving unjust enrichment by forfeited weeks, and special and preferential bookings for their higher paying hotel guests and below market promotional rates for the new time share victims, We would love to start a lawsuit against them!! The room didn't even have a real bed. I mean look, does it matter where? There are six Mandatory Resorts where StarOption benefits transfer to a resale purchaser – they are the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas and Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas North (both of which are in Maui), Westin Kierland Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Sheraton Key West and Bella phases in Orlando, Florida, Harborside at Atlantis, the Westin St. John Hillside Phase, USVI. However, recently I purchased the FLEX program in exchange for 2 of my properties and a fee. Enough, we will and can get your timeshare cancelled. There has also been a demographic shift among owners, which now number 9.1 million households. It is also very important that you take your time to do a thorough research on the company. I also want to ask how do I get my money back?I think I purchased around 2005 for a timeshare every other year for $12,000. Everytime we call they tell us there is no availability yet when I go to the websire there are places available. My question is, how is this possible for this company to deny the rightful owners to access whom have paid large sums of money upfront for these resorts without being penalized for these practices, when anyone off the street can book online for very cheap and get prime access? I have been checking availability using the 'Reserve On-line' feature in mystarcentral.com. Like everyone else, the fees, misrepresentation of restaurants, etc that were going to be built into the resort were never built. My fees are minimal, and haven't risen but a few dollars each year. PGA resort was nice and clean, but when we got there it took 40 minutes to an hour to get to Jensen Beach. I have read about two lawsuits against major timeshare companie where the owners won. DON'T DO IT no matter what they tell you or write on paper!!!!!!!! Stuck, Create your own unique website with customizable templates. We've had quite a different more positive experience with our Starwood Vacation Ownership over the past 10+ years. Now, how is that even possible? If it costs $20k base cost (rough estimate) + $1,300 annually and you're 30-years old, you're looking at a lifetime cost of ~$60k. Hilton Timeshare Reviews Thank you, http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/brinkmann-on-business/os-bz-timeshare-cancellation-fraud-20170618-story.html A free inside look at company reviews and salaries posted anonymously by employees. They handled everything and got my timeshare cancelled. Sales Rep told us it was worth 60-70K and great source of income. My yearly fee has soared 80% since I signed on. Westin Pro Traxx 5 inch Oval Tube Nerf Bars features a bold series unique saddle mounted step pad and deep paved waterways that help keep step area dry. We purchased at Vistana in Orlando about 14 years ago and have called exactly 8 months in advance only to be told that there is no inventory. I agree it's a big scam there should be some legal recourse as these units are worth anything for resale and that's not what we were promised. I would be interested in a class action lawsuit. Any questions about our experienced are welcome. Equally, if not more egrecious, is the ever-increasing booking/reservation restrictions that negative impact our use and enjoyment of our ownership, as well as more subtle and hidden charge against the value of our units. I thought this was a good deal at the time. They got out of their timeshare and were paid restitution and their credit was not affected. I suppose that since I was dumb enough to nibble on one of their deals, Wyndham felt I should be classed in their category of 'complete moron who is likely to buy anything'. I mean let's look at it. This is something they do not disclose during their 'sales' meetings. The resale buyer will have the same rights to reserve at any one of the resorts in those groups of up to 12 months in advance or enroll into Interval International to make any external exchange. Although my wife and I own our timeshare through the Vistana Flex program, this would be as good a home resort for those wanting to buy as the maintenance fees are as low in comparison to other resorts. October 2012 This pertains specifically to what benefits transfer to a timeshare resale buyer, in other words – what benefits they receive when they purchase a timeshare resale and what benefits do not transfer on a resale. It was basically just a money trap for them. I find the intrusions of their calls not only to detract significantly from my pursuit of peace and quiet, but their meetings to be a TOTAL waste of my time. Love the space and extra room. There are other timeshare fees that must be taken into consideration. Ready, Set, Explore At check in, your children will be welcomed with a Westin Family Travel Journal and a Local Activity Guide full of engaging activities for kids – and plenty of pages to jot down their adventures. Starwood ownership is a complete ripoff. Call me, Hi, We were deceived into purchasing new Sheraton Flex points by sales reps who told us we would have lower maintenance fees if we upgraded our points. Annual fees keep going up and it is almost impossible to get what we want. 843-231-0717. Im sure it wasnst that difficult because my parents are pretty naive and are not hurting for money. The Bottom-line Review: The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas – Timeshare Edition (Maui, Hawaii) Overall, the timeshare presentation was very informative and professional and the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas was a very impressive property. To view the Starwood StarOption chart, click on: Starwood StarOption Chart. I have been downsized twice in my career. Also, keep in mind that purchasing timeshares under construction might be a risky business. I hope this information has been beneficial to you. It seems like the body of this "report" is basically an angry, unsubstantiated DIATRIBE against SPG Vacations Ownership! Forgot to bank or deposit my 2015 week. I recently tried to book Vistana Beach Club in Jensen Beach about 10 weeks before we went on vacation. That's an average of 4-5 bucks increase per month or 56 dollars per year. I want sell my p.o.s. Looks like you are doing job in SPG and risking your commission!! 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