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LETTER FROM CHAIRMAN
March 01, 2011
Selecting the right timeshare
In my message last month, I started of on a very useful topic - advice to new prospects on choosing timeshare. Thought I’d add a few more guidelines this month to complete the picture. Especially if you’re not sure of where to start or what to look for.
As always, you need to do some homework on the right resort, the right facilities and the right price tags. Don’t get locked into a package with limited facilities and no future perspective.
Here’s a handy checklist that will point you in the right direction.
The family perspective
Does the timeshare you have in mind come close to a good annual vacation for your family, year after year? This is where you need to check things out and compare locations, features and facilities.
A package for all age-groups
Is the resort you’re looking at, flexible enough to accommodate activities for different age groups? As I have seen on vacations with the family, it’s not easy to keep everybody happy. So my advice here is check out everything the resort has to offer, in terms of activities and local interest offerings.
Compare packages, plans and prices
Review at least three resorts in your “meet-my-needs” category, to ensure that you don’t settle for the first acceptable offer that comes your way? (Compare locations, prices, packages and a feel-good factor.)
Experience extra value
The “feel good” after a purchase is when you can experience extra value on a holiday – which is a major differentiator. And that’s something you can review in your discussions with the marketing team, because some seasonal offers can be really attractive.
The currency of exchange
- Does the package you’re looking at give you exchange points or credits that can be redeemed at other network resorts / destinations? Exchange value is a very important consideration. Don’t forget to check this out.
Check if the resort is a member of AIRDA
If the resort you’re looking at is a member of AIRDA a lot of things fall into place automatically. Member resorts of AIRDA play straight and play clean. All you need to do is pick a plan that is just right for your budget and family.
AIRDA memberships automatically guarantee industry acceptable standards in terms of features, facilities, package formats and total compliance to our code of ethics. (A very important plus point.)
B. S. Rathor
Chairman, AIRDA |
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