Private villas, pools overlooking the beach, plush bedrooms with surround sound and balconies that come with a glass of champagne–it’s a daydream we’re willing to indulge. For some owners, that is exactly what they love about the vacation club experience. Timeshare resorts are often built in the most beautiful destinations, but it’s also about the amenities. As you travel with timeshare exchange, you begin to experience even more luxury. SFX also works with timeshare owners to personalize the experience. With that in mind, we wanted to address some of the questions about timeshare exchange and how it works.
Is timeshare exchange worth it?
For over 30 years, in virtually all studies, timeshare owners have repeatedly citied timeshare exchange is one of the reasons why consumers purchased their timeshare in the first place. Other main reasons cited included:
- Long-term saving of money as compared to traditional hotel costs
- Quality vacation home-style accommodations for families and groupsversus a tiny hotel room for just 2 people
- Encouragement of taking a great vacation year after year with family or friends in a chosen destination
From our experience, most timeshare owners use a home resort where they purchased for the first 2 to 3 years, then feel the desire to experience going to different destinations rather than going back to the same place again. This truly is a wonderful “value” and important benefit of timeshare vacation exchange, and it’s one of the reasons that SFX Preferred Resorts started. We have been in business for nearly 25 years and have over 250,000 members who use our exchange to go on greater vacations. Most of their members have joined SFX as a result of consumers recognizing greater flexibility, lower costs and more benefits because that is what we love about timeshare in the first place.
I heard we can only use the exchange company our resort is affiliated with. Is that true?
SFX works with owners from different timeshare resorts and timeshare exchange networks. You can join our exchange and try it no matter where you own or where you previously exchanged. Each member is assigned a Vacation Concierge to each member so you always have someone to answer questions and personalize your exchange.
While all timeshares actually come with a timeshare exchange program, SFX Resorts works with all types of timeshare owners even if you are currently with another timeshare exchange program. If you aren’t sure about how it will work, SFX offers a free trial membership so you can take a look and compare.
How does timeshare exchange work?
SFX’s timeshare exchange works like a marketplace for timeshare owners. You deposit your week into the exchange pool, and when you decide where and when to travel, you place a request for your desired location. Being flexible with both travel dates and locations are important. The more flexible you are, the greater the possibilities. Your deposited week will be used by another timeshare owner from a different resort for their vacation. The vacation exchange experience is made possible by years of sophisticated advancement in technology, and a true understanding of the dynamic changing needs of the timeshare owner.