When traveling in Mexico or abroad - make sure you explore all your options for accommodations. If you find yourself returning frequently, consider buying timeshares to ensure you'll always have a great place to lay your head at night.

Own a Piece of the World
By guest columnist Gladys Mitchell

Mexico is an exotic, yet sophisticated destination for today's traveler. Here you can explore ancient ruins and new delights. But whether you're traveling to Mexico or the French Riviera, don't forget the value of a dependable place to retire at night. Consider buying a timeshare. Imagine after a long flight and the tiresome drive from the airport you enter your suite, so comfortably decorated it's as though they had you in mind when they designed it.

Are Timeshares a Good Idea?
You've probably seen timeshares for sale advertised nearly every time you start looking into your next vacation. But are they a good idea? Yes and no. Like any other major purchase, you ought to do your homework. Generally, if you vacation once every five years or more, then no, timeshare ownership may not be for you. But don't let that dissuade you from the experience. Today, you can try before you buy, so to speak, by renting timeshares.

Who Should Buy a Timeshare?
Buying timeshares can be a great opportunity for the right type of owner. If you vacation annually, travel frequently, and have the money to purchase a timeshare than yes, buying a resort property would be a good opportunity.

Ownership allows you to enjoy the perks of a resort – such as select tee off times, onsite spas, restaurants, and discounts for local attractions. You'll also enjoy generally larger, more homey accommodations. But one of the biggest pros of owning is locking in your future vacations at today's prices. What that means is you've purchased the right to use a suite for as long as you own it. You purchase it once, and then pay a modest yearly maintenance fee for upkeep and utilities, and that's it. No more being presented a bill at check out with a number of taxes and surcharges on it you haven't planned for.

Travel the World
You've also probably heard that if you purchase a timeshare, you'll be stuck going to the same destination year after year. That's simply not true. Most companies will allow you to trade in-network. Or, you can purchase a membership in an exchange company, like Interval International, and trade your suite for another nearly anyplace you'd like to go.

So go, explore Mexico, travel abroad, fulfill your wanderlust and let your timeshare be that familiar place you look forward to no matter how far away you are.

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