What is a bonus week? How can I get one?

fashionpassion · #1 (**permalink**) January 13th, 2006, 10:12 PM

I've heard that you can get a bonus week at a timeshare in some circumstances. What are the circumstances, and are there any catches?

Is this a good incentive when deciding what timeshare to rent, say in the same area?

TAI_Staff · #2 (**permalink**) January 16th, 2006, 09:38 AM

Bonus weeks are typically given or awarded by the resort themselves when they are pitching a timeshare sale. Usually offered as an incentive to buy. There may be certain restrictions regarding the usage of these bonus weeks, depending on which resort or group the timeshare ownership is deeded through.

Many times the resort will allow the owner to give or sell the bonus weeks to others.

rambutan · #3 (**permalink**) January 17th, 2006, 11:53 PM

So, the bonus weeks only apply to buyers not renters - correct?

fashionpassion · #4 (**permalink**) January 18th, 2006, 12:43 AM

Thanks staff!

Are there any restrictions on the bonus week, like you can only use them within a certain time period before they expire, or there are blackout dates on when you can use them?

Should this agreement be indicated on the contract or agreement when making a timeshare purchase/rental?