RTU / DEEDED?

What exactly is the difference? In particular I was looking at the Royal Sands in Cancun. Thank you

Right to use means you don't own anything. Read through the forum about all the problems people have with timeshares in Mexico before you decide to purchase. You might consider renting from someone rather than purchasing the RTU. Why subject yourself to yearly maintenance fees when you can rent one instead.

Laura -

You can go to this page to get the definitions of both RTU and deeded: Glossary

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Phyllis

I agree with Don. What you would pay in MF's, you could probably rent, and don't have MF's every year, or no way out.

The Royal Sands is a nice popular resort. That being said I wouldn't consider buying anything other than mid January-March or a summer week or Christmas or New Years weeks. In all cases you should only buy if you intend to use (not exchange) at least 50% of the time. Most Mexican resorts were sold as Right to Use because the laws there make it difficult for non Mexican Nationals to own deeded ocean front property. Some people actually prefer RTU because they know when the term ends and they don't have to worry about having to sell at that point.

The Royal Sands is a mandatory All Inclusive (AI) for those renting directly from the resort or exchanging in through RCI or II. AI is optional only for owners and for their guests. Owning at any of the royals means you will not be required to take the AI at any of the Royals even when exchanging in.