Destination Kauai: My Kauai Timeshare Trip

Interview with Mike Camden, Holiday Group Web Developer

Where did you stay and how did you like it?

Kauai Beach Villas. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. They seemed to be always on hand to answer my questions. I also liked the size of the resort–it was just small enough to be cozy.

What are some fun things to do on Kauai?

Attend Smith’s Luau. Go hiking, and definitely go kayaking.

Any insider tips on restaurants, shops, or beaches?

If you want a semi-secluded beach, head north from the resort, towards Hanalei Bay. On the right side you will see a small dirt cove ending in palm trees. Park your car here, and walk through the trees. The white beach stretches on for about a mile. There is also a river outlet that merges with the ocean, a great place to swim.

For the best Hawaiian shave ice, go south from the resort and look for JoJo’s It’s a small place that ONLY sells shaved ice. Also, if you’re in the mood for shrimp, a little farther south down the road, on the left side, is the Shrimp Shack, the best shrimp I’ve eaten, and it’s a decent price.

What do you wish you had brought along, but forgot?

More memory cards for my camera! There are so many places to take photos, you’ll need to be able to take a lot of pictures. If you want a decent priced memory card, head to Longs pharmacy, just past Coconut Marketplace, near Safeway.

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If you’re looking for an affordable way to explore Kauai consider a timeshare resale.

September 2009 Q & A

Q: I have been contacted by a timeshare resale company that wants to list my timeshare for sales. They want $500 up front, which means I would gain about $4000. I do not know much about these time share “realtors,” but I am in the mood to sell, since my circumstances have changed in the last year and selling now would be advantageous. Should I take their offer? Thank you for any information you can give me. –Barbara

A: Thanks for the question, which I know MANY other people are asking. The quick answer is NO! do NOT pay anyone up front to list your timeshare for you.

First of all, if you live in the state of Florida, or the timeshare property is in Florida, it is now ILLEGAL for anyone to charge you this up front fee, courtesy of the new ruling by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations.

Nine times out of ten, these companies are only interested in the fee, and have no interest or desire to sell your timeshare. Worse yet, if they do manage to sell it, you have no control over the price, and many times the title is never actually transferred–meaning that next year YOU get the annual bill from the developer.

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Timeshare vs. Hotels

Here are four brief, informative interviews with actual timeshare owners that help to illustrate the real world convenience and value of timesharing, as well as the advantages of vacation ownership versus traditional hotel-based vacationing.

Timeshare Value

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Timeshare Resales are Affordable

Timeshare Resale vs. Retail

Timeshare vs staying in a hotel