Like other vacationers, timeshare owners are looking to get away from it all—including the business’ poor reputation. An industry revival is helping them do just that.

The newly opened Khao Lak Beach Resort, a Marriott Vacation Club property in Thailand. For decades, the word “timeshare” had a bad rap, conjuring an image of a high-pressure sales pitch, a free knife ...

If the timeshare industry were a movie, it would be part Wall Street and part Groundhog Day. On one side, you have the dream: sunset vacations on repeat, champagne by the pool, an investment in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. Timeshares are a legitimate vacation option for many people with about 9.6 million ...

Condé Nast Traveler editorial staff were not involved with the creation of this content. Believe it or not, timeshares are on the rise. For example, timeshares in Hawaii saw an impressive 92.2% ...

Dear Liz: You recently answered a question about the consequences of giving up a timeshare. What are the possible consequences if a timeshare is held until the owner’s death? What is the effect if it ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dear Liz: We want to get rid of our timeshare after having it for more than 20 years. We gave the exit company ...

Buying a timeshare can seem like a wise vacation investment, but many people end up with timeshares they rarely—if ever—use. This common issue affects both first-time buyers and seasoned travelers.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla — A Volusia County couple has been trying to get rid of their timeshare since 2017. They got desperate and hired a timeshare cancellation company, but instead of getting help they ...

Timeshares initially sound very appealing. You get to visit a dream location every year, enjoy resort amenities and pay only annual maintenance fees (once the initial cost is paid off). But the appeal ...