Approximately 59.4 million U.S. adults have used the internet to make travel plans in the last year. Travel planning consists of activities such as getting information on destinations or checking prices and schedules. This is according to the Travel Industry Association of America.

As online travel increases, so do the options for travelers. Travel is an explosive growth industry. Since so many are interested in travel, The American Resort Development Association indicates that as of 2007, 4.4 million households owned one or more U.S. timeshare weekly intervals or points equivalents.
A familiar option for those who want luxury travel, timeshares require an initial purchase, and then the owner has the opportunity for week-long condo vacation stays at their resort location. Most families that opt for this choice want to guarantee travel savings for numerous vacations. “Timeshares have a large market share, but it’s really all about consumer awareness. My husband and I had purchased a timeshare ten years ago, but I sure wish I would have known then what I know now.”

Wholesale travel memberships are providing the same result for consumers, but give quite a few more options to their members. For example, the top price range for a wholesale vacation membership is $15,000. Using the points that are awarded allows for access to up to 60 weeks of timeshare week vacations. The $15,000 is similar in price to the average timeshare cost. However, the wholesale travel membership allows the points to be used for other hotel stays, all-inclusive vacations, discounted international flights. So there are more options for members and the points can be used a t discretion, no waiting for each year to pass to schedule a vacation. There are also other membership levels, that can be purchased for $6,000 and $1500. The points can be used for other travel savings, it need not just be for week-long stays.

“I believe that anyone considering a timeshare purchase will be flocking to see this product due to the phenomenal value that is being delivered.” commented Bobbi Jo. Unlike a timeshare, there are no yearly maintenance fees to pay. Members simply pay a $99 annual renewal fee, which also gives the members access to their own personal travel website, comparable to Expedia or Orbitz. This website gives members a rebate for any travel booked through their own site (outside of the points) and access to social community to exchange vacation experiences.