The Ultimate Guide to Timeshares
Timeshares offer a way to enjoy resort-style vacations with consistency and convenience. But what about the upfront costs, annual fees, and differences of each timeshare platform?
June 5, 2025
Ginny Blackwell is the founder of International Property Shares, a company that specializes in fractional property ownership in Europe, particularly in France and Italy. Her work revolves around helping people co-own vacation homes abroad, offering a more affordable way to enjoy international properties. She frequently writes about the benefits and logistics of fractional ownership, as well as her personal experiences living abroad
Timeshares offer a way to enjoy resort-style vacations with consistency and convenience. But what about the upfront costs, annual fees, and differences of each timeshare platform?
While many compare fractional ownership vs timeshare based on cost or logistics, the real difference runs deeper. This is the story of how co-owning a
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