Original Message:
New to timeshare renting and Redweek. Need some info and insights (by John C.):
Looking to take the wife and child on a vacation to Atlantis on Paradise Island. Wife and I were there as a couple a few years ago, before the birth of our son. We know the room rates are sky high for a less-than-stellar room, but we love the resort and want to take him and go back. Via searching, we found this site with some very good deals at the time share units associated with the resort. Some of our other regular vacation spot sare up here at good deals as well -- Hawaii, Aruba, Vegas, Orlando. So, my interest is high but I am still uncertain.
I looked at "How Redbook can work for you" and the FAQ on this site, but I still am unsure if this is a legit site and a trustworthy way to get a room. I am not familiar with timeshares, what they are, and how they work. It appears that I would be sending money off to a person to secure the room, not a company, not this website, and not the resort. Is that safe? Is there not a huge chance of an internet scammer getting my cash and me having no room and no recourse? How would I know that when I fly to the Bahamas with my wife and child a room actually awaits me? If so, will the resort ask me for more money in fees and such? Why does this site want to charge $15 just to get reviews and info on the sellers? That seems odd. Wouldn't they want customers and new folks like me to see the offerings for free? I'm looking for input and insights before I consider moving forward. Thanks in advance for any help you can give. -John