There are over 1,600 timeshares in the United States and that number is always increasing. There are currently timeshares in 47 states across the country as well as timeshare resorts in Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Of all the states Florida is the most populated with timeshares. Florida is home to around 23% of all the timeshares in the United States. Within the state of Florida most of the timeshares, including the most popular and best-known resorts, are located in Orlando.
In the United States, timeshares are the leading sector in the lodging and accommodations industry. What this means is that the timeshare industry is growing faster than hotels, inns, B&Bs and all other hospitality enterprises. The timeshare industry is growing in several ways.
The timeshare industry expands constantly, adding new resorts all over the country. Over the past several years the timeshare industry has averaged around 10,000 new units annually. The industry also continues to grow because of constant innovation. The competition between resort companies forces the businesses to come up with new vacation package deals, amenities or travel packages. For example, some resorts will offer discounts on airfare if tickets are purchased with the help of a resort offered points program.
Points systems were introduced years ago and were one of the first (and most impactful) innovations in vacation ownership. That trend continued with the subsequent introduction of multi-destination packages. Resorts have also provided vacationers with amenities and activities at the resorts itself. Golf courses, spas and water parks are not uncommon additions to already quality resorts. Fractional ownership is becoming more and more popular these days.
Many resorts - not just in the U.S., but also around the globe - use their locations as enticing attributes. Whether it's the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean or one of the thousands upon thousands of lakes in America, about half of the timeshares in the country are near a beach. About half of those are actually on a beach. Similarly, 10% of American timeshares are on golf courses and another 10% are at ski resorts.
American timeshares are some of the most popular with around 27% of the world's timeshares located in the U.S. Furthermore, timeshare sales in the U.S. have been rising about a billion dollars every year for the past five years.
Most timeshares in the U.S. are deeded, not Right To Use. The only state that does have a substantial amount of Right To Use properties is Hawaii.
About half of the states in America are Attorney States meaning that a lawyer is needed to assist in the closing of timeshare resales. You are not responsible for hiring a lawyer nor will you really have any contact with the lawyer. The only way this impacts the buyer or seller, is that the lawyer fees cause Attorney States to be more expensive. Furthermore, this only applies to the state where the resort is located, not the state where the buyer or seller is located.
Some of the world's most coveted timeshare resorts are located in the United States. Top destinations include Myrtle Beach, Florida especially Orlando, Colorado, the Big Island of Hawaii as well as Maui, Las Vegas, Hilton Head, Branson and California.
There are top resorts outside of these top destinations as well. Some of the United States' prime resorts that are not included in those areas are Manhattan Club in New York; World Mark Eagle Crest in Bend, Oregon; Westin Kierland Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona; Williamsburg Plantation in Williamsburg, Virginia; and Hyatt High Sierra in Incline Village, Nevada.
Thanks to the diverse landscapes of this country, timeshares in the United States come in all shapes and sizes allowing them to appeal to many different types of vacationers. According to the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), 80% of American owners expressed satisfaction with their vacation ownership experience. Owning a United States timeshare is a redeeming opportunity that will help you look forward to vacation time again!
Here are the United States resorts with timeshare properties for sale or rent at SellMyTimeshareNOW.com: