The Villa Group has been in business for more than 20 years and has timeshare properties located in Nueva Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Sierra Madre, and Puerto Vallarta. There is also a new resort opening soon in Loreto, the Villa Del Palmar, which should have it’s first phase completed in 2010. The timeshare accommodations offered by The Villa Group are all suites, in a family-friendly environment that is high-end in look, as well as in service.

The Villa del Palmar located in Puerto Vallarta was the first timeshare resort for The Villa Group. Since then their number of properties has increased to 11, with CSL Country Club being an affiliate of theirs as well. All of the suites offered by The Villa Group contain a fully equipped kitchenette, a private balcony, and access to 24-hour In-Suite Service. Each resort offers one or more pools, a full spa, gym, marketplace, jacuzzi, kid’s program, and internet cafe. Each resort also has bilingual staff members to make you feel at home and help you enjoy your stay as much as possible.

The Villa Group has won several awards for it’s properties. Villa La Estancia located in Nuevo Vallarta recently won the AAA Four Diamond Award. The company has also received the Golden Apple Award from Apple Vacations and the Golden Crown Award from RCI.

The Villa Group has several partnerships with other timeshare, tour & activity, health care, and financial companies. Some of the companies they partner with are, My Cabo Experience, My Vallarta Experience, Universal Vacation Club, Interval International, ResortCom International, and Health Travel Guides.

The Better Business Bureau rating for The Villa Group: N/A

For more information, visit http://www.villagroupresorts.com/

Wyndham is a big name in the timeshare industry. Wyndham vacation ownership works on a point system which allows a fractional owner to book vacation reservations at any of the Wyndham resorts. There are, of course, upsides and downsides when it comes to Wyndham vacation ownership. This article will give you a basic understanding of how Wyndham vacation ownership works so you can decide if purchasing a fractional ownership with Wyndham is the right decision for you.

Basically, a person will purchase a certain amount of points for a set price, and they will receive the same amount of points annually (every year). Points can be spent to book reservations at any of Wyndham’s resorts. The amount of points a person purchases determines what size unit can be booked at a specific time of the year. For instance a one bedroom unit in Hawaii might cost X amount of points during peak season, and a 2 bedroom unit at the same resort may cost roughly the same amount of points during non-peak season.

The obvious benefit of a Wyndham vacation ownership is the flexibility a traveler has when planning their next vacation. With enough planning and a sufficient amount of points, you can go to any one of the Wyndham resorts you want to. Wyndham has resorts located in Hawaii, the Bahamas, Mexico, and many other popular vacation destinations.

Thousands of people have complained about the inability to use their points. If you Google the words “Wyndham Complaints”, you will find well over 100,000 hits. The complaints are very similar. Countless Wyndham vacation owners have been unable to book their reservations even though their paying maintenance fees every year, and assessment fees whenever the resorts upgrade or remodel.

You may want to consider buying Wyndham points off of the resale market. Anyone can easily find someone on the internet selling Wyndham points at a fraction of the cost that the resorts are charging.

When it comes to purchasing a timeshare, a Wyndham vacation ownership may be a good choice if you can plan your vacation a year in advance. A person needs to consider all of the benefits and pitfalls that come with Wyndham vacation ownership, it can be the best decision a travel buff can make, or a life long curse.

In this world of increasing competition for timeshare companies, timeshare resorts have to become more and more creative in how they attract new members to their programs. One of the more innovative methods is by combining a points system with the flexibility to choose from properties within a larger group. This allows for maximum flexibility which appeals to what consumers are looking for. The program initiated by Starwood Vacation Resorts has mastered the Starpoints program and it is an attractive selling feature for this timeshare group.

The Starpoints program allows for point redemption and access to resorts and hotels in over 95 countries and at a variety of resort brands like Sheraton, Westin, Le Méridien and more. Another unique feature of the Starpoints program is that they can be converted into airline miles, or redeemed for car rentals or for purchasing from a variety of retailers. Finally, the Starpoints program has no blackout dates. This is a huge selling feature to potential buyers who are frustrated with a traditional lack of vacation options and restrictive dates.

Starwood Vacation Resorts has scoured the globe for the best possible resort destinations and truly has something for everybody. Beaches, water parks, mountains, skiing, golf, spa resorts, inspiration and relaxation: Starwood has a property that fits every need. From Australia to Austria, Starwood members have the luxury of choosing a different vacation every time, or to call one place home.

Starwood members have the added flexibility of choosing the type of accommodation that best suits their needs. Gone are the days of resorts only offering a standard 2-bedroom villa. If you need a condominium or fully appointed 4-bedroom house for entertaining, Starwood delivers.

As one of the world’s leading leisure and hotel companies, Starwood has more than 740 properties and over 105,000 employees to ensure your vacation is perfect every time. They are committed to providing the best service and the best accommodations under each of their brands and are constantly seeking out new locations and ways to make each resort more special than the last.

The Better Business Bureau rating for Starwood Vacation Ownership: A+
For more information please visit the Starwwood Vacation Ownership website: http://www.starwoodvacationownership.com/

Divi Resorts specialize in ultra luxurious timeshare memberships in the Caribbean. Rather than spread their attention and focus they’ve chosen to concentrate their efforts on building their brand slowly after ensuring that each resort destination is beyond stellar. Purchasing a membership with Divi gains you access to eight different resorts on six different islands. With a smaller membership base of about 30,000, Divi has the resources to ensure that every member gets the attention and vacations that exceed expectation.

Divi Resorts are located on the islands of: Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Croix and St. Maarten. Membership with Divi gains you an advantage over other timeshare owners in other resort groups in that only Divi allows owners to exchange their weeks for use at other Divi properties. By doing this you can experience each of these wonderful island destinations without being tied to one particular resort or island.

By also partnering with RCI which is the largest interval exchange company in the world, Divi owners have the added flexibility to trade weeks from among 3,700 resorts in more than 100 countries. Ownership with Divi allows some of the highest exchange values from within the RCI community.

Each island destination offers vacationers something different. Divi is represented by five resorts on Aruba which include both an all-suite resort and an all-inclusive resort. With casinos, golf, spas, swimming, bars, restaurants, night life and more Aruba is always a popular destination.

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on St. Maarten combines a great beach vacation with world-class dining, casinos, snorkeling and more.

St. Croix or Bonaire offer more secluded resort escapes surrounded by stunning natural beauty. These resorts are located far enough from town to offer tranquil seclusion but are within easy access for a night out on the town. The resort on Bonaire offers unbeatable scuba diving and snorkeling.

Barbados has two Divi properties on it, the Divi Southwinds Beach Resort and the Heritage Beach Resort. Combining island hospitality with British history, Barbados offers a truly unique resort destination.

Regardless of your choice of island destination, Divi offers only the best of what the islands have to offer, with world-class accommodations and high end amenities combined with the best of resort vacationing.

The Better Business Bureau rating for Divi Resorts: A
For more information please visit the Divi Resorts website: http://www.diviresorts.com/

Spinnaker Resorts focuses on warm weather vacation spots, opening its first of 6 on Hilton Head Island, SC in 1982. The company now has a total of 10 resorts, with 2 each in Branson, Missouri and Ormond Beach, Florida as well.

Southwind Management Corporation was created by Spinnaker in 1993 to manage its more than 550 timeshares.

Spinnaker has been recognized by exchange partners for excellence. Interval International bestowed the Premier and Select titles and Resorts Condominium International the Gold Crown award.

The brainchild of Canadians Ken and Joan Taylor, the idea of developing timeshares was born after many family vacations in Hilton Head. The family was smitten with the abundance of swimming, golf, tennis and cycling in the ocean community, so they decided to create a resort of their own. After their first success, they built more.

Spinnaker derived its name from the boatbuilding background of Ken Taylor’s family. The nautical theme permeates all of their time share vacation destinations, although each resort has a distinct personality that separates it from the rest.

The Hilton Head resorts vary in focus from serene, secluded getaways to golf havens and activity-laden family environments. Properties are located near the ocean, Intracoastal Waterway or marina.

The Ormond Beach resorts are both oceanside timeshare properties with an emphasis on beach and water activities. One is geared toward families, the other focusing more on relaxation and amenities for grown-ups.

The Branson resorts are at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, with one focusing on amenities such as pools and hot tubs and the other touting its convenience and proximity to local lakes and entertainment.

The Better Business Bureau rating for Spinnaker Resorts: F
For more information, visit http://www.spinnakerresorts.com/

The Shawnee Resorts timeshare properties are located primarily in the Pocono Mountains on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, although they do have two timeshare properties in Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. More than twenty-six thousand people own a fractional interest in the Shawnee Resorts.

Set in the stunning Pocono Mountains these resorts have five star personalities. Not only are these beautiful condos and villas available for your comfort and relaxation, the surrounding area is a year around playground. You may play on the beautiful Delaware River or take in a Broadway style show. Additionally, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and golf are favorite activities of those who prefer an active lifestyle. Fishing and horseback riding are available in this beautiful area.

Perfecting the proficiency of timeshare ownership, the Shawnee family of resorts has been around since 1975. This has given them to opportunity to refine what it is that timeshare owners are looking for. A check with the Better Business Bureau found no complaints in the previous three years (the standard length of time for reporting.) Luxury, convenience, relaxation and enchanting surroundings await you when you vacation at any of these fine communities. With more than 26,000 deeded owners, the Shawnee Resorts deliver satisfaction.

The Better Business Bureau rating for Shawnee Resorts: NR
For more information, visit http://www.shawneevillage.com/

Seasons Holidays, an English timeshare company, was founded in 1997. Known as a European leader in vacation ownership, Seasons Holidays features three resorts in Europe and six that are located in the British Isles. More than 23,000 families from Britain are members of Seasons Holidays.

Seasons Holidays is a proud member of the Organization for Timeshare in Europe, which serves as the governing body to the timeshare business in Europe. The company’s marketing director even sits on the committee. Seasons Holidays is also a member of the Resort Development Organization, which was created to progress images of honest businesses in the industry of vacation ownership.

The cost of a Seasons Holidays’ membership varies depending on a variety of factors, including how many weeks of vacation you prefer, what time a year you like to vacation, and the type of housing you need.

Season Holidays has made the decision to only do their financing business with companies in Britain. This means that your vacation ownership is trusted with a business based in Britain, and no where else.

Seasons Holidays is known for giving away memberships “for free.” While the membership fee is truly waved, this gift can be a little misleading. Once you sign up to be a member of the club, you are charged a yearly management fee. This fee can be quite expensive, so many consumers warn prospective members to read the fine print.

The Better Business Bureau rating for Seasons Holidays: NA
For more information, visit http://www.seasonsholidays.com/

MROP – ORE(Multi Resort Ownership Plan – Owner’s Resort and Exchange, Inc.) has been around in some form since 1974 and is based in Utah. MROP was originally part of the Sweetwater Corporation under the name of Multi-Resort Membership Partnership. The company became it’s own entity in 1983 and changed it’s name to Multi Resort Ownership Plan. MROP started out with five timeshare resort locations and now has 58 properties in the Continental United States, Hawaii and Mexico.

MROP offers timeshare properties with studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. MROP has over 11,000 weeks of timeshare ownership across it’s 58 resorts. MROP owners are given priority when staying at an MROP owned resort through MROP’s annual scheduling process. If the owners would like to stay at a non-MROP resort they must make a reservation.

Reviews of the properties are very good overall, with the majority of people being satisfied with the resorts, the staff, as well as their accommodations. Multi Resort Ownership Plan has a B- minus rating with the Better Business Bureau because the BBB does not have sufficient information about the company. There has only been one complaint filed against MROP with the Better Business Bureau in the last 3 years. The complaint was for a refund or exchange issue and has been resolved by MROP.

The Better Business Bureau rating for Multi Resort Ownership Plan: B-
For more information, visit http://www.multi-resorts.com/

PAHIO is a premier resort management firm located in Hawaii. They manage four gold-star resorts on Kauai Island; The Shearwater, Bali Hai Villas, Ka ‘Eo Kai, and Kauai Beach Villas. Their parent company, Wyndham Worldwide, is one of, if not the largest vacation ownership company on earth. Wyndham ‘rose from the ashes’ of the liquidated assets of Cendant, once a prominent travel and real estate business. Headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey they operate 150 resort locations that have attracted over 800,000 members and employ 16,000 people worldwide. Due to this partnership, PAHIO has the leverage to offer its members access to RCI exchanges, which allow time-share owners to trade vacation locations in nearly every region of the world. Also, PAHIO offers the option of RCI Exchange Points, which can increase the value of a trade.

As well as providing an excellent timeshare vacation for thousands of people worldwide, PAHIO also bestows upon its property owners a sense of accomplishment; they are the few that are allowed to take in the beauty that is Kauai.

The Better Business Bureau rating for Pahio Vacation Ownership: A-
For more information, visit http://www.pahio.com/

Pueblo Bonita is a timeshare company that features facilities located on some of the most popular beaches in Mexico. With facilities in the tourist centers of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, Pueblo Bonita offers guests the chance to buy into some of Mexico’s famed resort towns along the Mexican Pacific Coast. Established in 1987, Pueblo Bonita offers visitors traditional Mexican charm with the modern amenities most vacation goers seek.

In total, Pueblo Bonita owns seven luxury resorts, each one perched along the sands and featuring a number of services that many guests find attractive for their all-inclusive beach getaways. Each resort includes beach access, and a few of them even have private beaches for a more secluded experience. Though each facility varies somewhat, they all offer recreational options, including pools, spas, and gyms, among other things. Many guests also appreciate the fine dining experiences available at the resorts, something especially important since some of the facilities, such as the resort at Emerald Bay, are a trek from the city.

In response to the current economic climate, Pueblo Bonito has been running various promotions to attract families with children who are vacationing on a budget, drawing attention to the family friendly nature of the resorts. For the prime summer months, it is possible for kids to stay and eat free at under certain conditions. Pueblo Bonito also offers a Kids Club, which is available for an additional charge, and features activities especially designed for children, such as Pinata construction and seashell hunting.

Pueblo Bonita timeshares are available to rent or buy. The timeshares are affiliated with RCI.

Despite some glowing reviews from those who have enjoyed their time at the facilities, Pueblo Bonito Hotels and Resorts currently has an F rating from the Better Business Bureau. Part of this rating stems from a lack of sufficient information on the company, but the rating also cites two unanswered complaints filed against the company, both of which revolve around contract-related issues.

However, this low rating does not necessarily indicate widespread problems with the timeshare system at Pueblo Bonita. Given the size of the operation, two official complaints may not be indicative of the company’s operation at large. Nonetheless, since the company does lack official BBB accreditation, it is wise for the buyer to at least be extra vigilant when considering Pueblo Bonito for a timeshare experience.

The Better Business Bureau rating for Pueblo Bonito: F
For more information, visit http://www.pueblobonito.com/