Luckily, we were able use Chase Ultimate Rewards points to book a stay at the Andaz Mayakoba, which was the complete opposite experience (i.e., great customer service and fantastic experience). It’s a testament to how points can give you options and opportunities, even while on a trip!
Since this is a longer video, we’ve included some markers below in case you want to skip ahead:
0:17 – Personal experience at the Mayan Palace Rivera Maya
3:03 – Timeshares
3:58 – Vacation clubs
4:22 – Summary of pros and cons
5:23 – Things to consider when purchasing a timeshare or joining a vacation club
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HELPFUL ARTICLES:
– “Return of the Timeshare” (The Telegraph) ⇨ https://goo.gl/tAu8Bc
– “Is it Timeshare…or a Long Term Holiday Club? How to know the difference” (Go Timeshare) ⇨ https://goo.gl/yLPF23
– “Is a Timeshare Vacation a Good Value?” (Consumer Reports) ⇨ https://goo.gl/gkt3rq
– “The Truth about Vacation Clubs” (Smarter Travel) ⇨ https://goo.gl/jv5bMH
– “Top 5 Timeshare Scams” (Castle Law) ⇨ https://goo.gl/bp7EjV
– “Buying a Timeshare: Pros, Cons, and Form of Ownership” (NOLO) ⇨ https://goo.gl/K52FpN
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