Top 9 Most Exciting Places to Own a Timeshare

Wow, talk about a subjective category! Exciting to some is hitting the tables and slot machines of Las Vegas (hopefully without masks one day soon). Exciting to others would be birdwatching in Hawaii (when you can back onto the islands). Okay, so let’s leave COVID out of this for now, turn the clock back to 2019 and look at the Top 9 Most Exciting Places to Own a Timeshare in destinations based on appeal only.

To say this is a challenge is a significant understatement, but we’ll give it a shot. First, we’ve taken a look at the most popular timeshares in our system based on the inquiries and offers placed through our platform. Next, we’ll assess them using criteria such as activities and attractions with a wide view of the definition of exciting. Urban destinations are obviously going to show up, but there may be a few surprises.

With that said, here are the Top 9 Most Exciting Places to Own a Timeshare: 

9) Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The most magical place on Earth is easily one of the most exciting as well, and staying on Disney property adds to the glamour and excitement of any Disney vacation. Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa combines the fun of the Disney theme parks with the charm of a retreat in upstate New York in the 19th century. From your studio, one, two or three-bedroom timeshare villa you can enjoy everything this renowned destination has to offer.

8) Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas North

For a combination of spectacular beach, watersports, recreation and sightseeing opportunities you can’t go wrong on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The legendary Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas North is the pick to relax and enjoy this amazing location. Looking for snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing or whale watching? How about terrific golfing or sport fishing? Try hiking the Haleakala volcano or taking in the stunning scenery from a helicopter ride. Even experiencing the incredible sunsets is exciting.

Studio, one or two bedroom units are your home base and everything you need is onsite, from bar and restaurant to swimming pools, spa and fitness center.   

7) Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort

Just the thought of a Cancun vacation gets you stirred up, and the Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort is a great place to explore the best of the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Some of the best beaches in the world are along the Cancun coastline, with all of the boating, fishing and watersports options that come with it.

Want to explore incredible Mayan archeological sites? Chichen Itza with its temples and pyramid is a UNESCO World Heritage site and considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Natural attractions such as the cenotes offer unique swimming and diving experiences unlike anywhere else in the world. Go ziplining through the Mexican jungle. And if indoor action is more your style, the nightclub scene in Cancun is off the charts.

When you need a break, come back to your studio, one or two-bedroom timeshare unit and get ready for the next adventure.

6) Marriott's Aruba Surf Club

Picture yourself in the middle of winter and thinking about the pristine beaches and blue waters of Aruba. That alone will get you excited. Year in and year out, one of the top resorts to experience this wonderful destination is Marriott's Aruba Surf Club.

From your studio, one or two-bedroom timeshare accommodation you can seek out adventures on a daily basis. The amazing beaches mean watersports - including some of the best wreck diving available. Swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing and kitesurfing are all available, as are sailing and offshore sport fishing.

Because of the island’s uniquely arid climate, Arikok National Park features great opportunities for hiking, jeep tours and even horseback riding to explore the sand dunes, rock formations and caves. Back at the resort you can plan for a night out to experience the nightlife and action at Stellaris Casino, Aruba’s largest casino.

5) Marriott's Newport Coast Villas

Perfectly positioned in southern California, just south of Los Angeles but accessible to San Diego as well, Marriott's Newport Coast Villas offer an incredible variety of activities with fun for the entire family. Perched overlooking the Pacific Ocean, these two-bedroom villas provide true home-away-from-home comfort and conveniences.

Hit the rides at Knott's Berry Farm amusement park, take a whale-watching cruise or go for a bike ride through Newport Beach and the Balboa Peninsula. Wineries and breweries dot the region, as do some of the best golf courses in the country. Head up to Hollywood or Disneyland, or go down to SeaWorld, Legoland or the famed San Diego Zoo.

4) Diamond Resorts Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort

The four season fun of Lake Tahoe offers all the adrenalin-pumping activities you’ll want, and a studio, one or two-bedroom timeshare at Diamond Resorts Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort is the right place for a South Lake Tahoe holiday. Winter sports enthusiasts will appreciate the access available to the Heavenly Mountain Resort Base Lodge and all the skiing, snowboarding and snow-covered fun you can handle.

Hiking trails offer great lakeside and lake-view experiences such as the Cascade Falls and Fallen Leaf Lake trails. The lake itself gives you the beach, boating, canoeing and fishing options you’re looking for, with the surrounding mountains providing more strenuous climbing and hiking options. Casinos, dining and nightlife venues of the region will keep the party going long into the evening.

3) Marriott's Grand Chateau

You knew the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas had to show up somewhere on this Most Exciting Places to Own a Timeshare list, and Marriott's Grand Chateau is in the midst of all the action. Studio, one, two and three-bedroom unit options give you the comfort you need after hitting the tables and enjoying the shows.

Remember that Vegas isn’t just about the entertainment on The Strip. Red Rock Canyon, in the Mojave Desert just outside of town, offers incredible natural rock formations and is the perfect setting for hiking and biking. The engineering marvel that is the Hoover Dam is about 30 miles outside of town and an impressive site.

Back in town you’ll find quirky museums such as the Mob Museum, Neon Museum and for you old-timers, the Pinball Hall of Fame. See the sights from the top of the Eiffel Tower or cruise in a gondola at The Venetian.     

2) Wyndham Nashville

The Country Music Capital of the World comes in at number 2 on our list, with Wyndham Nashville providing one, two, three and even four-bedroom timeshares for all your comfort needs after a night on Broadway.

You’ll be close to the Grand Ol’ Opry and all of the terrific headline entertainment of this country music mecca. Head into town to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and the original home of the Opry, Ryman Auditorium. Tomorrow’s country stars are cutting their teeth in the honky tonks along Broadway, so check out the great array of live music coming from these venues.

There’s more than country music to Nashville, which is home to the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and the NHL’s Nashville Predators. Outside of town, enjoy the history of Belle Meade Plantation and whiskey drinkers can sip away at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery.

1)   Wyndham Grand Desert

Our number one most exciting place to own a timeshare brings us back to eclectic Las Vegas and the Wyndham Grand Desert resort. About a mile from the center of The Strip, this is the perfect location if you plan to attend an NFL game at Allegiant Stadium to see the newly relocated Las Vegas Raiders. You’re close enough to enjoy the casinos, restaurants and live entertainment that put Vegas on the map, yet far enough away to relax and enjoy the amenities such as the swimming pools, sauna, hot tub and massage services.

One, two, three and four-bedroom timeshare configurations across three towers offer impeccable views of the desert landscape surrounding the Vegas skyline. Head out to enjoy the watersports of Lake Mead, hike the Red Rock Canyon or punch the pedal behind the wheel of a Lamborghini at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 

If you’re looking for even more exciting destinations and want to know if there is a timeshare resort at your requested location, give our licensed agents a call at 877-624-6889.