Selling Diamond Resorts Timeshare

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Re: Selling Diamond Resorts Timeshare (by Charles S.):

I am finding the last few posts very interesting. DRI is definitely not a cheap timeshare. I am concerned that in order to please stockholders that the maintenance fees will go up even more over time.

I have had very positive experiences with DRI. I travel to Hawaii during the summer quite a bit and I must say that I have a deal when I use the DRI properties in that collection. What I pay in maintenance fees is still lower than what I see being offered for the same places on booking.com and hotels.com and orbitz. I compare. I also recognize that often when I am seeing stuff on the internet they are often offering the studio side of units and I am staying in 2 bedroom units. I will be at the Ka'anapali Beach Club, The Point at Poipu, Sea Mountain, Sea Village and The Royal Kuhio in July as I will be there for a month traveling to different islands. I am paying waaaaaaaaaaaay less in maintenance fees than someone who tried to do the same thing going to hotels. I can show you any comparison. No I don't get maid service or a free breakfast, but I will save lots of money on daily taxes and the room rate that is being charged. DRI can be cost effective in very expensive areas like Hawaii. Also, when I go to Europe, I am paying my maintenance fees in dollars not euros or pounds and I get a substantial savings on the exchange rate for accommodations. So if you look at things from a broader perspective then you can see savings. Not everyone pays top dollar to be in DRI's Club. There are a lot of members who have gotten their points for free and only pay maintenance fees. It becomes a big deal in the long run. I have been with DRI since 2004 when it took over Sunterra and I find it is a little more expensive than my Marriott timeshare, but offers my locations in more areas and that saves me on exchange fees. I often use the two together and it has been a great deal for me and my family. If you have enough points to do what you want to do then you will be fine and with good planning understanding the system, you could be very happy.