I wrote some time ago about what our timeshare (vacation points at Holiday Inn) has meant to my family. Would I do it again? Probably not. But my family loves it so I’m still happy I did. Maybe that doesn’t make sense to anyone but me.
We are up here again this weekend for a quick two nights. The fact that my two highs schoolers chose to come here with their family rather than stay home and attend homecoming (I didn’t know the dates would overlap when I reserved before school began)!
But I thought I’d give you a glimpse into the dreaded “owners updates” meetings I attend each time we’re here. They are supposed to be only one hour but always go over. It is an hour and a half of pressure to buy more points, the attempt to convince you you have not yet obtained vacation Shangri la and will only do so if you spend thousands of dollars more to achieve a higher status that alone will open the door to more luxurious accommodations around the world. It is a true battle of the wills.
Why attend? For the “free” fun passes and resort credit of course! a savings of about $400. See? You’d probably do it too.
Attached is a picture of where we all wait for our meeting. Questions about where my husband is always have to be endured even though they can clearly see I am the sole owner.
Also attached is a picture of the secret notes from the meeting which they never let you take with you. These are scribbled every time as they ask about your travel goals and make a big deal about how you can achieve them all for $219 per week if you just follow this very clear plan. Which never makes any sense unless you are a retired person with nothing else going on in your life other than plan and take vacations.
Anyway I made it out without spending a dime but it took some boldness to stand up to my agent who told me I was being rude when I let her know politely when the hour came to an end. And then the kids and I all had a nice relaxing day at the pool enjoying perfect weather and mini golf, lazy river and our resort credit at dinner! 👍✅
Notes From Real Life 