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  • TheEdge949TheEdge949 Member Posts: 5,686
    We bought in Qawra because that was an ideal place. I love Malta and was happy to use that.

    We didn't exchange but we did opt to take a rental that were sometimes available on a one off at places like Anfi Beach Club on Gran Canaria.

    It was quite funny when we used to get approached by people trying to get us to go to a presentation. We'd attend, inform the sales people what we had, what we paid for it and what weeks we had and challenge them to find us better.

    We were usually politely ushered out within 15 minutes carrying our free wine, day passes and whatever else was on offer.

  • HAYSIEHAYSIE Member Posts: 35,827

    We bought in Qawra because that was an ideal place. I love Malta and was happy to use that.

    We didn't exchange but we did opt to take a rental that were sometimes available on a one off at places like Anfi Beach Club on Gran Canaria.

    It was quite funny when we used to get approached by people trying to get us to go to a presentation. We'd attend, inform the sales people what we had, what we paid for it and what weeks we had and challenge them to find us better.

    We were usually politely ushered out within 15 minutes carrying our free wine, day passes and whatever else was on offer.

    I used to laugh at the way they jumped up in the air when you won on their scratchcards.
    Everybody won.
    There were no losing tickets.

    Anfi was really nice, as well.
  • HAYSIEHAYSIE Member Posts: 35,827

    We bought in Qawra because that was an ideal place. I love Malta and was happy to use that.

    We didn't exchange but we did opt to take a rental that were sometimes available on a one off at places like Anfi Beach Club on Gran Canaria.

    It was quite funny when we used to get approached by people trying to get us to go to a presentation. We'd attend, inform the sales people what we had, what we paid for it and what weeks we had and challenge them to find us better.

    We were usually politely ushered out within 15 minutes carrying our free wine, day passes and whatever else was on offer.

    Lots of people that have never been involved in timeshare dont actually get it.

    Most people get involved to use the exchange system.
    Back in the day RCI were offering 3,800 resorts in more than 95 countries for exchange.
    Although the company I worked for switched to Interval International.
    They offered some household names for exchange, like Disney, and Marriott.
    So for instance, to access a holiday for 6 or 8 people at a Disney or Marriott resort, for the payment of a maintenance fee, small exchange fee, plus flights, will represent excellent value for money.
    I quoted a Marriott example earlier, which I actually booked, a number of times.
    As this holiday was for eight people, if you took some friends or family, and charged them nothing, your savings would be well over £2k.
    No surcharges for under occupancy.
    Our prices for a timeshare were around £6k, back in the day.
    So three of these holidays and you would have recouped your investment.
    You could continue to do this each year while you owned your timeshare.
    Your only additional costs over your initial investment, would be your travel, maintenance fees, and a small exchange fee, which was around £100 per party, back in the day.

    I had some really good holidays over the years.
    Which included Marriotts in Spain twice, Vegas twice, and Aruba three times.
    Others in the Cayman Islands, and Antigua.
    Probably the best one was one Christmas we spent a week at the Marriott in Vegas, and went on to Mexico for another two weeks.

    Going back a few years, when the Sky Poker Vegas package was different, I booked the accommodation for 6 Sky Poker guys.
    I picked up the exchange fee, and they got it free.

    Timeshare will never suit people that are happy with cheap holidays.
    It will always suit those that are looking for quality holidays, at reasonable prices.

    Package holidays were always pot luck, and I have been on a few.

    I have enclosed some photos below of a Marriott sleep 8, they probably dont do it justice, but it will give people an idea of the quality and the space, and they are all exactly the same in every Marriott.
    They alone have 400,000 owners, and it is easy to see why.











    3 BEDROOM APARTMENT
    Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 2 Twin, Bedroom 3: 2 Twin, Sofa bed, Balcony

    Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 2 Twin, Bedroom 3: 2 Twin, Sofa bed, Bathrooms: 3, Tub with spray jets, Whirlpool fits 2, Full kitchen, Microwave, 142sqm/1528sqft, Living/sitting area, Dining area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker

    Beds and Bedding
    Maximum occupancy: 8

    Bedroom 1: 1 King

    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin

    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin

    Sofa bed

    Rollaway beds permitted: 1

    Cribs permitted: 1

    Pillowtop mattress, Featherbed, and Duvet

    Room Features
    142sqm/1528sqft

    Air-conditioned

    This room is non-smoking

    Connecting rooms are not available

    Outdoor spaces: balcony (1)

    Living/sitting area

    Dining area

    Windows may be opened

    Windows, floor-to-ceiling

    Total outdoor space: 14sqm/151sqft

    Bath and Bathroom Features
    Bathrooms: 3

    Marble bathroom

    Bathtub, oversized

    Shower

    Tub with spray jets

    Separate bathtub and shower

    Whirlpool

    Whirlpool fits 2

    Whirlpool master bath

    Bidet

    Double vanities

    Hair dryer

    Furniture and Furnishings
    Sofa

    Chair

    Alarm clock

    Safe, in room

    Table, seats 8

    Iron and ironing board

    Washer and dryer

    Food & Beverages
    Grocery shopping service

    Coffee/tea maker

    Instant hot water

    Kitchen Features
    Full kitchen

    Pantry area

    Refrigerator

    Stovetop

    Oven

    Microwave

    Dishwasher

    Dish cleaning supplies

    Silverware

    Pots, pans, serving dishes

    Dishes and glasses

    Internet and Phones
    Phones: 2

    Phone features: voicemail

    Wireless internet, complimentary

    Entertainment
    DVD player with movies for rent

    Cable/satellite

    International cable/satellite

    CD stereo

    Accessible Room Features
    This room type offers mobility accessible rooms

    This room type offers accessible rooms with roll-in showers

    This room type does not offer hearing accessible rooms
  • HAYSIEHAYSIE Member Posts: 35,827
    edited July 12
    Here you go, I found some rental prices.
    These prices are for a 2 bed, rather than a 3 bedroom, which I have booked.
    The same timeshare exchange fee would apply to either.
    The photo shown is exactly the same.

    Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort
    Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort
    Hotel DetailsCrta. de Cadiz, KM 193, Urb. Marbella del Este, Tourism Registry License A/MA/00934, Marbella, 29604 Spain+34952769600



    STAY DATES (7 NIGHT(S))
    Sat 10 Aug 2024 - Sat 17 Aug 2024




    https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g1762888-d229493-Reviews-Marriott_s_Marbella_Beach_Resort-Elviria_Marbella_Costa_del_Sol_Province_of_Malaga_And.html#/media/229493/738893389:p/?albumid=101&type=0&category=101




    Almost Sold OutAlmost Sold OutAlmost Sold OutAlmost Sold Out
    2 Bedroom Apartment, Bedroom 1: 1 King, Bedroom 2: 2 Twin, Sofa bed, Balcony, Whirlpool

    Room Details
    Member Rate Stay Longer
    Experience More,
    see Rate details

    Rate Details
    was 580
    now 440 GBP Avg/Night
    3,086 Total Per Room

    Taxes and all fees included

    Select
    Stay Longer
    Save 20 percent off 5 nights, 20 percent off Flexible Rate, see Rate details
    Rate Details
    was 580
    now 464 GBP Avg/Night
    3,251 Total Per Room

    Taxes and all fees included

    Select
    Prepay No Refund No Change Breakfast Pkg
    Includes buffet breakfast for 6 guests per night at El Med, prepay in full, non-refundable if cancelled more than 1 day after booking, no changes, see Rate details
    Rate Details
    was 580
    now 522 GBP Avg/Night
    3,658 Total Per Room

    Taxes and all fees included

    Select
    Breakfast Package
    Includes buffet breakfast for 6 guests per night at El Med, see Rate details
    Rate Details
    638 GBP Avg/Night
    4,472 Total Per Room

    Taxes and all fees included

    https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/reservation/rateListMenu.mi?dclid=CMGhsq-IoYcDFboiBgAdQ0oAwg
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