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Re: How to get rid of a timeshare you no longer want .... (by Lance C.):
Besides Don P's suggestion, you can try giving it away yourself. Advertise on reputable timeshare websites such as here on RedWeek, My resort Network, Craigslist, E-Bay, or Timeshare Users Group (aka "TUG"). Advertise that you are willing to give it away to any taker. Maybe even offer to pay the closing costs (about $200) and the next maintenance fee.
With a little time and effort, it could work and definitely work out to be a lot cheaper than paying a charity (or any entity for that matter) $3000 to possibly take it off your hands.
TUG has a Bargain Deals section that allows you, for free, to advertise that you want to give your unit away to a willing taker.