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Re: REDWEEKS NEW TIMESHARE EXHANGE PROGRAM (by Marie M.):
"But, alas, there was not 1 review posted by anyone about this place! So you either roll the dice and trust that the resort is actually there and operating and of the quality that you want or you pass". ------------------------------------------------------------------ Actually there is an excellent way to find out detailed information about over 4,000 timeshare resorts world-wide--become a member of the Timeshare Users Group www.tug2.net . There is no charge for reading the info on the bulletin boards/forums. But if you choose to become a member of TUG, at a cost of $15. per year or 3 years for $25.you will then be able to enter the members only "Resort Reviews" section where members post detailed reports of their vacations at each property.
I have been a member of TUG since 1995 and have never accepted a timeshare exchange or rental into any resort without first reading all the reviews of the property on TUG. The reviews also contain information such as how to get to the resort via public transportation (this was especially helpful when we exchanged into London and Paris--cities where we were warned against renting a car), good and not so good restaurants nearby, which building and units to request, tours and activities in the areas, etc...
And as noted elsewhere in this forum, I also read reviews at www.tripadvisor.com
Another place to look is at www.Timeshareforums.com