Several dozen families have recently decided just that — reaching out to us to help them restore their timeshare, lost due to unpaid maintenance fees, with the least possible expense.
Why is this important?
If you have an active timeshare, you are free to use it — something that has become particularly valuable now. You can also sell it and recover the money you once invested in your holidays (partially or in full, depending on the quality, type of resort, and when it was purchased), or rent out your weeks. In many cases, rental income can not only cover your maintenance fees but also provide a small profit, thanks to the rising cost of vacation accommodation.
In today’s climate of economic and political uncertainty, it makes sense to preserve all your savings and assets — if only to keep the option of using or liquidating them in the future should circumstances require it.
Traveling with a timeshare has become one of the few guaranteed vacation options: it remains valid even in case of cancellations and can be flexibly transferred to other destinations. Timeshare resorts are designed for international travelers and uphold the highest standards of hospitality and safety.
Throughout the pandemic and recent political events, timeshare resorts have proven to be among the most reliable and cost-effective accommodation options.
Why now?
With budget airfares at record lows, securing high-quality vacations at reasonable prices has become more attractive than ever — and timeshare is a unique resource in this regard.
It’s no secret that with the increase in vacation rental prices, resorts have stopped urging members to pay their maintenance fees on time. Instead, they take back the unpaid weeks and rent them out for significant amounts.
For now, most resorts still offer the possibility to reinstate your club membership on fair terms. However, we are under no illusion that this window of opportunity will last forever — legally, there is no guaranteed reinstatement after expulsion from the club and loss of ownership, as neither club statutes nor legislation provide for it.
Who can apply?
We can assist anyone in addressing their club — regardless of the reason or how long ago the membership was lost.
Our record case: in 2021, we restored a membership lost back in 1996, just after it was first purchased.
We can help reduce reinstatement costs by removing penalties and late fees, and by negotiating favorable payment terms — thanks to proper presentation of your case and precedent cases in our experience.
What if you stopped paying for a timeshare that no longer meets your needs?
It’s not the most common reason for default, but far from rare.
Family size changes, holiday frequency shifts, evolving tastes and accommodation requirements, or simply new priorities — all of this is normal. We change homes, move to different cities or countries; timeshares can and should change too.
When reinstating your timeshare, it is often most beneficial to switch to a membership that better fits your current needs and lifestyle.
We can help you select the optimal timeshare for you and save on administrative costs. We specialize in what we call “timeshare tuning.”
What’s new for those who haven’t used their timeshare in recent years?
Dealing with resorts has become easier.
Resort administrations now respond more quickly to emails, can arrange additional services in advance, and send you links for car rentals, excursions, on-site bar and restaurant menus, local weather forecasts, sea or slope conditions, live webcams, and more.
In exchange systems, searching for vacation options, booking, and confirmation are now fully online — no more long waits for an operator. Resort websites allow you to research in detail before booking, and Google Maps geolocation lets you see the exact layout, distance, and surroundings.
Beyond the traditional fixed-week and fixed-unit timeshare, there is now floating membership with flexible travel dates within a season. Some memberships cover entire resort groups, allowing you to holiday in other countries without using exchange systems.
Point-based timeshares are also available, letting you split your week into shorter stays, extend it, or upgrade to larger units for shorter periods.
Fractionals — a hybrid between timeshare and real estate — have emerged as well, along with timeshares that only require payment when you actually book your stay.
There are even timeshare weeks for catamarans, narrow canal boats, and floating houses — perfect for sailing or motorboating enthusiasts.
Can reinstatement be refused?
Yes. While rare, some clubs categorically refuse reinstatement for unpaid maintenance fees. There have also been cases where members damaged their relationship with a resort or worsened their situation through improperly handled requests, due to lack of knowledge of club statutes or legislation.
In such situations, we can offer alternative reinstatement solutions by involving insurance funds, public organizations, and special resort offers.
Our goal is to help you regain your vacation freedom and the joy of exceptional travel.
