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Resort reviews... (by KC):

bobb722 wrote:
So many websites wanting you to review, I place my reviews on RCI. I'm not going to 3 other sites to leave reviews.

I understand completely, but bear in mind that reviews posted with RCI will likely only be seen by other RCI members, which doesn't help anyone with no knowledge of (nor any interest in and no membership with) RCl. Someone might simply be looking to rent a week, or is maybe considering buying an interval in the resale market (with no interest in its' exchange company affiliation). RCI reviews also have a inherent bias, in my opinion. Consciously or not, people compare their own perceived "value" of whatever they "deposited" to RCI with their own perceived "value" of whatever they got from RCI "in exchange". The review may be worthwhile, but there is still that underlying, subjective and unspoken bias and "sub agenda". Personally, I haven't had (or wanted) anything whatsoever to do with RCI for well over a decade now.

If I make the effort to prepare a detailed timeshare review, I save whatever I have prepared in order to post / transfer (or update or edit) that review material on both Timeshare Users Group and RedWeek (nowhere else). I don't bother with sites like Tripadvisor, etc. On those sites, the input provided is very often from people completely unfamiliar with the nature of timeshare properties and operations, often regarding them as "hotel stays". Consequently, their input too often seems to end up being more about "why I enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) my stay or vacation, or the service there".

While that perspective may be interesting, I don't find it to be very helpful or informative in evaluating a timeshare property. Someone who did not enjoy their VACATION and is now basically just venting about airline delays, late arrivals, rental car problems, bad restaurant experiences, desk clerks, bad weather or sick children doesn't really help me (or anyone else) to learn much about or actually get a "feel" for a timeshare property or its' features, overall condition, amenities, populace or "vibe".

To each their own I guess.