Hawaii Timeshare

Florida timeshare, with more timeshare resorts and more timeshare units than anywhere else in the world, continues to rank number one in timeshare vacation ownership. Despite the fact that a recently released study shows the southeastern United States and the Caribbean as the most desired locations to buy a timeshare, California timeshares take the number two spot in popularity, and Hawaii ranks third in vacation ownership in the US.

A study by timeshare vacation exchange leader, RCI, a part of Wyndham Worldwide, shows that satisfaction among owners is strong, and the outlook for the timeshare and vacation ownership industries is positive. This information is consistent with previous research by the American Resort Development Association that showed:

• Fewer timeshare owners feel their vacation ownership is being impacted by the economy.
• And more and more timeshare owners feel that they will be planning to keep their timeshare ownership and continue to enjoy it in the future. 

Phil Brojan, senior vice president of marketing, RCI explained, “As the world’s largest vacation exchange network with more than 3.7 million members, RCI has its finger on the pulse of today’s owner and is in a unique position to share valuable insights with the rest of the industry.

“Our latest research shows that consumers are happy with the ownership experience, and the flexibility and choice they receive through vacation exchange programs play a big part in that.”

Whether you are considering timeshare ownership in Florida, California, a Hawaii timeshare, or any of the other desirable vacation locations across the US and around the world, it seems that timeshare ownership is a viable option that works well for millions of satisfied owners.

Earlier this week we blogged about how timeshare resort management group, Grand Pacific Resort Management, is expanding (see: Grand Pacific Resort Management Adds 3 Timeshare Properties). Now let’s take a closer look as the new properties added, which include another California timeshare for the GPRM managed family of  resort properties, along with a Hawaii timeshare resort, and a Canadian timeshare property.

More on the 3 New GPRM Managed Resorts:

• Channel Island Shores in Oxnard is a California timeshare resort, located in Ventura County, and is widely recognized as a surfing hot-spot with its unique, south-facing waterfront and surf breaks. Only a short, one-block walk to the beach, this resort makes it easy to enjoy water sports but many Channel Island Shores owners and guests also love it because it is  so conveniently located for exploring nearby Santa Barbara, Magic Mountain, Los Angeles, and  Channel Island National Park.
• Hawaii timeshare, Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville, Hawaii, provides an island paradise for timeshare owners and guests there. Whether you are enjoying the surf and sand of Hanalei Bay Beach, golfing at Prince Golf Course, or savoring the traditional foods and festivities of the islands, this resort is a true vacation getaway.
• Canadian timeshare, Banff Gate Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada is the second GPRM managed resort in Canada; the first Canadian timeshare managed by the company being  Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge, near Calgary. Banff Gate Mountain Resort is a Canadian timeshare tucked away in the tall pines of Pigeon Mountain and located at the Lougheed and Windtower Mountains. Offering 46 chalets, Banff Gate Mountain Resort is a year-round vacation destination offering winter sports and the outdoor activities of Lake Louise and Banff National Park.

As David Brown, Co-President of Grand Pacific Resorts, says, “The location and the quality of these resort destinations are all quite special in their own right. These vacation spots are now available to our owners and provides them the opportunity to visit other terrific locations that make up our growing timeshare family,”

Nigel Lobo, COO of GPRM, adds, “We are proud to be managing an eclectic and accessible group of timeshares, from oceanfront resorts to the mountains, with many options in between. Working with Homeowner Associations (HOAs) who need our expertise, we are able to provide strong owner engagement, excellent rental results and many opportunities to use their timeshare including helping them maximize exchange options to our 60,000 owner families throughout our family of managed resorts. With our award-winning service levels and passion for innovation, GPRM brings scores of new benefits to the owners of these properties. We are looking forward to making a difference in their vacations as well as bringing outstanding value to their ownership.”

Declaring that as a timeshare and vacation ownership resort management company it is no longer the “best kept secret” in timeshare management, Grand Pacific Resort Management announces  the addition of 3 new resort properties. The new resorts include Canada, California and Hawaii timeshare.

The company, based in Carlsbad, California, is now responsible for the management of:

• The Hawaii timeshare, Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville, Hawaii
• The Canadian timeshare, Banff Gate Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada
• and another great California timeshare resort, Channel Island Shores in Oxnard, California.

Grand Pacific Resort Management is one of the oldest and largest vacation ownership companies based in California. The addition of Canada, California, and Hawaii timeshare resorts were a direct response to the timeshare owners and exchangers who have recommended Grand Pacific Resort Management to their HOA Boards.

Nigel Lobo, Chief Operating Officer of GPRM, explains, “Our new management contracts have come to us primarily from referrals. Since we consistently provide memorable vacations to all of our Owners, Exchangers and Guests, we are getting to be highly regarded as an excellent provider of resort management services. Those who experience our unique Service Culture, what we call our ‘secret sauce,’ find themselves suggesting our services to timeshare HOAs at resorts where they also own.”

Lobo adds, “We are honored by their confidence in us, and we will continue to perform with the highest standards in all areas of resort operations.”

Grand Pacific Resort Management  services more than 60,000 timeshare owner-families each year and manages 18 resorts and over 1,300 units in the United States (including Hawaii timeshare) and Canada.

What did you do in 2012? RCI timeshare exchange grew by 150 resort properties in 2012. Joining the company’s more than 4,000 global resort properties were 150 new RCI timeshare exchange affiliates.

RCI Timeshare President, Gordon Gurnik, says, “We are delighted to be celebrating the addition of 150 new affiliated properties in 2012. These new properties offer unforgettable vacation experiences in amazing destinations, from India and Portugal, to Mexico and Las Vegas. We are proud to be working with these great affiliated resorts, and we know our members will be excited about their new holiday prospects.”

More on the New Affiliates to RCI Timeshare Exchange

To see the full list of RCI timeshare exchange affiliates, or even the list of the 150 new additions, you’ll need to visit RCI at www.RCI.com. But here’s a list of some of the outstanding and distinctive new resort additions that are now available to RCI timeshare exchange members:

• Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club property, is located in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada, and features dramatic views of the busy Las Vegas Strip. (More news about Elara here: PH Towers Timeshare Gets New Name, Hilton Brand, and CeeLo as a Neighbor)

• Mullacott Park in Devon, UK, affords visitors sweeping views of the ocean and shoreline or serene meadow views. At this lodge-style resort, owners and guests enjoy the moderate climate, golden sand beaches, and miles of quiet coastline or moor lands.

• Riverwalk Resort in Lincoln, New Hampshire, is a great place to enjoy the winter sports of Loon Mountain or the year-round where guests can relax in the comfort of their spacious suites after hiking, biking, or just meandering through the New England countryside.

• Hokulani Waikiki, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club resort, is a classic Hawaii timeshare resort, where timeshare owners and guests can relax in a poolside cabana, enjoy the live entertainment, and dine in paradise.