We got a letter in the mail for a 3 day, 2 night vacation package at a nice resort in the poconoes for $99. It's one of those timeshare sales pitch things, and it says on the pamphlet the only ...

The most avid travel hackers often shoot me a skeptical glare when I utter the words “timeshare presentation” as a way to get discounted hotel stays and piles of points to use toward future travel.

Ah, Mexico. A slow pace coupled with a manana attitude. When it’s vacation desperation time (February) in the Northwest, Puerto Vallarta is not a bad option. I recall the four-day weekend in Mexico ...

PHOENIX — Timeshares have turned into vacation clubs and points have replaced deeds. But the reputation with some owners is the same. Sales pitch promises didn't pan out, costs increased, and they ...

Everyone's trying to cut corners. So this could be the summer that you submit to a sales pitch for a timeshare to get a free trip to the beach complete with a "couple's massage." But what if you end ...

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. The most avid travel hackers often shoot me a skeptical glare when I utter the words “timeshare presentation” as a way to get discounted hotel stays ...