Shared ownership holidays endure in popularity with travellers. Shared ownership holidays include stays at timeshare and fractional properties. Travellers have been enjoying these types of breaks for almost 50 years.
Promising a lifetime of great holidays for a one-off fee, they have long been a way to liberate luxury when travelling.
They give travellers plenty of choice, flexibility and value at destinations all over the world.
If you own timeshare or fractional, you’ll find lots of information, resources and news on it here. If you’re not very familiar with shared ownership holidays or are new to it, perhaps start with our Shared Ownership Tips and Resources or our Shared Ownership Consumer Guides below, to find out more.
This page is sponsored by RCI, a holiday exchange company we’ve enjoyed a long association with. We’ve also stayed in many RCI affiliated resorts over the years. Here’s a word from them…
RCI has been helping its member families get away from the cares of the work-a-day world for more than 40 years. With 4,500 resorts in more than 100 countries, it offers the widest choice of holiday experiences of any holiday exchange company. From the fun in the sun, sea and sand break, to a getaway in a mountain retreat, or a relaxing lakeside hideaway, there is a holiday to suit everyone in RCI’s exchange network.
Also, as part of the leading international hospitality group, Wyndham Worldwide, RCI is able to give its members access to properties of much-loved brands such as James Villa Holidays, Hoseasons and cottages4you. If you love your holidays, enjoy spacious, home from home accommodation in prime locations, RCI is the answer. Quality, choice and value underpin the RCI holiday experience and, combined with great flexibility in holiday planning, you are in control of getting the best out of your precious holiday time and your timeshare ownership.
Despite being the world’s largest exchange holiday company, RCI maintains its family values, putting timeshare-owning members at the heart of everything it does. More than 1,350 RCI Guides ensure members get the service and holidays they deserve – and we think they deserve the best.
LATEST SHARED OWNERSHIP STORIES
Luxurious resort Whittlebury Park joins RCI
RCI has announced a new affiliation with family-owned Northamptonshire resort, Whittlebury Park. Set in a 600-acre estate, Whittlebury Park Estate is a luxurious retreat, featuring an award-winning 254-bedroom four-star hotel; a conference and training centre; five dining outlets; a 36-hole Championship golf course and luxurious spa facilities. Continue reading...Making timeshare and fractional exchange work for you
A common misconception about shared ownership is that you have to return to the same place every year. But why do that when you can exchange your timeshare or fractional with thousands of others in outstanding destinations?
Timeshare v Holiday Clubs: spot the difference
Timeshare is often confused with holiday clubs but they are very different products. It’s important to know what the differences are and what this can mean to you. The Resort Development Organisation guides us through the distinct characteristics of these often confused travel products.
What does the timeshare directive mean to buyers?
As the timeshare directive becomes law across European states we look at what it will mean to timeshare and fractional purchasers and the protection you can expect to receive. The directive is a European law covering certain aspects of timeshare, long term holiday products (also known as holiday clubs) resale and exchange contracts and replaces the old timeshare directive, which has been repealed.
What is shared holiday ownership?
Shared holiday ownership is the umbrella term for timeshare and fractional holidays. The concept of a timeshare holiday was introduced to travellers as far back as the 1960s and today there are 6.7 million timeshare owners worldwide.
SHARED OWNERSHIP RESOURCES
There may not be as much shared ownership information online as you might expect, but alongside this site, there are plenty of places where you can find useful information and tips to help you make the most of your ownership.
Shared Ownership Blogs and Websites
Trade group the Resort Development Organisation publishes Go Timeshare with news and updates on shared ownership.
Keep up to date on bogus callers, discount holiday clubs and more by following the Mind Timeshare blog.
Lisa Ann Schrier is founder of consulting firm Timeshare Insights, an author of Timeshare Vacations for Dummies and runs The Timeshare Crusader blog.
The RCI Blog is a fun and informal place to discover RCI exchange holiday news, helpful tips and great holiday stories – many from RCI members.
Shared Ownership Apps
Interval International has an app for iPhone, iPad and Android allowing members to search its resort directory, map resort location and surrounding area and locate nearby resorts via GPS.
RCI's app is on iPhone, iPad and Android allowing members to view the resort directory, receive news alerts from RCI and capture and share photos and videos.
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