How much time can I purchase in a unit?
It all depends, some are as little as one week every-other year, and others are several weeks each year. We will assist you to find the schedule and time that best meets your needs.
What size unit can I get?
Sizes range from as small as a studio to 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units. Intervals trades can be made for homes, hotels, or even houseboats.
What is for sale at this time?
See our page on Search for Timeshares for up to date listings of available units for sale.
Do I get the same week or weeks every year?
Some units have fixed time, others are floating. If you intend to stay in the same unit every year and the same time, a fixed time is important. If you were purchasing the unit for its trading power, it wouldn't really matter which week you had at your home resort.
Can I trade my timeshare for a different unit?
Yes, there are several good exchange companies that can arrange this for you. By having a timeshare in Hawaii, you will have the highest trading power as Hawaii is considered "Red" or high season year round, giving you the highest trading power. Find out more about trading your timeshare in
Hawaii Trading Power.Why should I purchase in Hawaii?
In 1985 Hawaii became the number one most requested destination in the timeshare exchange system. In fact exchange companies have thousands of people every week submitting requests for a week in Hawaii, who do not own in Hawaii. The vast majority of these members are put on a one to two year waiting list. There are approximately 4500 resorts in the RCI &II exchange system and only a limited amount of resorts in the state of Hawaii. It is fairly easy to see that there is huge demand in Hawaii with a very limited supply.
Are timeshares a good investment?
Purchasing a timeshare should allow you to stay in nicer accommodations at a lower cost per night while enjoying greater travel flexibility. Timeshares are not real estate investments. They are usually not tax dodges. They are not a way for you to become rich as a rental agent. When you add up your maintenance fee, your dues to the exchange company and your exchange fees and divide by the number of days you travel, you will realize what the unit is costing you per night to vacation.
What is the difference between Fee Simple or Leasehold?
Hawaii has two types of ownership; Fee Simple means you own the structure and the land. In leasehold you only own the structures and lease the land. Generally the lease fee for the land is built into the maintenance fee. As long as the lease sufficiently covers your lifetime of vacations, a leasehold interest is an acceptable purchase option. Remember, you are not purchasing an investment, you only want to vacation in the nicest places worldwide for the least amount of money.