[Liz - Aruba Lover]

Originally Posted by arubaness

quick question - do timeshares appreciate in value? also, for marriott's - whether you buy a platinum or a gold - are assigned a specific week that's yours? i.e. can you go at any other time within the allotted timefram of your membership level?

NEVER buy a timeshare thinking they will appreciate in value. Very, very rarely do they. I purchased 4 of my timeshares at 10% of what the previous owner paid. As stated in a previous post, always buy from an owner. That's where you will get a better deal.

With Marriott in Aruba seasons are based on time of year such as Platimum (late January-middle April), etc. You are not assigned a specific week or unit at Marriott. I am not sure what the timeframe is that you can request your week ahead of time. Maybe someone of our other posters has that info.