How to Reap Benefits During a Timeshare Tour
When you talk about a timeshare, you’ll find the balance is equal between people who love them and people who hate them. However, regardless of your own personal feelings about the timeshare, chances are you’ll come into contact with someone who wants to offer you a timeshare tour. For some people, they can’t get away fast enough. For others, the thought of owning a timeshare, especially in a popular vacation location (think Westgate Resorts in Orlando), is a dream come true. And whether or not you opt to actually buy one, sitting through a 1- to 2-hour tour could actually provide you with plenty of benefits.
Save Money
Most timeshare tours last no more than two hours, and when you see the money you can save by simply sitting through the sales pitch, you could actually have more fun on your vacation. For instance, some places will provide you with a gift card or a check for sitting through the timeshare regardless of whether or not you actually make a purchase. This gift card can be used for things throughout your trip, such as a nice dinner or on some souvenirs, and this means you have some of your own money left in your pocket.
In addition, some timeshare tours also provide you with special discounts. This is another great way for you to save money on your own vacation. Some tours will give you a coupon that gives you a discount on certain purchases, whether on certain souvenirs or food or for specific locations nearby. Even if you use this discount only once, it still helps you save money on something you’d likely buy for full price.
Savvy Treatment
Everyone likes to be treated like royalty every now and then, and timeshare folks want your business so much they provide you with savvy treatment. For two hours, you can be wined and dined with luxury meals to try and entice you to make a purchase. In addition, you’ll get to see some top-of-the-line resorts and rooms, and it will make you want to continue feeling that luxury feeling. Some timeshare tours even let you experience what it would be like to stay there, so you can take advantage of the spas, the restaurants, the golf courses, or whatever other amenities may be on site for 24 hours. Even if you don’t take advantage of the timeshare, you still got to live like a king for a full day.
Added Perks
Aside from saving money or getting luxury treatment, timeshare tours also provide you with added perks that can make your current vacation more enjoyable. For instance, some timeshares will partner you with a local company and give you a free excursion, tour, or other entertainment feature that could bring a lot of joy to your vacation. For instance, a timeshare tour in Mexico could result in a free horse riding excursion on the beach or parasailing adventure. A timeshare tour at Disney World could earn you some free Park Hopper passes or free Fast Passes. Again, you’ll get these added perks even if you don’t sign up for the timeshare, so a little bit of time on your end could result in a game-changing vacation.
A Vacation
Some resorts use larger companies to promote their timeshares, which means you can sit through a timeshare presentation in Chicago for a timeshare located in St. Bart’s. For these types of timeshare presentations, the benefit is that you can actually earn a vacation out of it. Just for attending, these vendors will lower the cost of a trip for you significantly. For instance, you could earn a four-night stay in Las Vegas for only $100 (and in some cases, this trip may even include the airfare!). If you are looking for a quick way to take a vacation without spending a lot of money, consider spending a few hours listening to someone talk about a great place to visit.
Sometimes you will fall right into a timeshare presentation that could interest you. However, now that you know the benefits that can come with attending a timeshare presentation, it may behoove you to start seeking these out on your own. Be sure to do your research and make sure you’re attending a timeshare pitch for a reputable company. After all, the last thing you want to do is waste your time without getting something magical in return.
