What Are The Best Dates to Reserve for Timeshare Rentals?
.... Due to travel concerns related to economic uncertainty, we expect that drive-to destinations will likely have a higher rate of success this year as more people choose locations that are closer to home and avoid air travel. The guide below is still expected to be a fair representation of normal demand trends for the future....
Reservations to avoid in the current rental market: -Overall demand for Branson continues to decline -Overall demand for Williamsburg continues to decline -Overall demand for Mexico continues to decline -Overall demand for Las Vegas continues to decline One of the most frequent questions we are asked is "What dates should I book with my timeshare?". Timeshare rental demand often follows the same trends and patterns year to year. Special events and weather conditions will cause slight fluctuations- but for most floating usage and points based timeshare systems the top reservations are normally consistent from year to year. If you own a floating or points based timeshare and are not sure what reservations will give you the most rental potential- the recommendations below should help! Florida timeshares: Orlando and Central Florida: - Last week of March to the middle of April (Spring break and Easter holidays) - Month of July (Summer break) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) -Also, check event calendars for Disney's Wide World of Sports complex, the Orlando Convention Center, and the Daytona Ocean Center. Sporting events and large family oriented conventions such as MegaCon are also great targets for reservations. Be sure to pay attention to youth sports such as cheer/dance events, and team sports such as baseball/softball/volleyball tournaments. Two-bedroom and larger units are often in high demand during these events. The dates often vary from year to year, but investing the time to do a little research is always worth while. Orlando is a destination that is flooded with competing rentals. Extremely competitive pricing is needed for any chance to rent successfully. Florida Beaches: -Winter demand in South Florida is historically very strong from the last two weeks of December through the end of March. - Month of July (Summer break) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) -Also, check local event calendars. Events such as FantasyFest in the Keys, and various fishing tournaments throughout the year make great targets for potential rentals. Southeastern United States: Southeastern Beaches (Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Virginia Beach): - Month of July (Summer break) is historically always the strongest demand -Special events such as the motorcycle festivals in Myrtle Beach, regional golf tournaments, and large youth sport tournaments are also good targets. Mountain Resorts (Blue Ridge Mountains, Smoky Mountains): -Month of July (Summer break) -Months of late October & November (Foliage season) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) Gulf Coast (New Orleans, Southeastern beaches): -Month of July (Summer break) -Special events such as Mardi Gras in New Orleans, music festivals, and large sporting events (such as the Sugar Bowl). Northeastern United States: -Month of July (Summer break) -Month of February (ski resorts) -Labor Day holiday weekends -Special events such as festivals in Newport, and historic events in Washington DC also make good targets. Hawaiian Islands: -Months of February and March (whale watching season) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) -Month of July (Summer break) -Holidays in Japan also can influence rental demand for Hawaii (such as the Golden Week holiday). Western United States: Las Vegas: -Las Vegas has some demand year round, but normally for shorter stays of two to four nights. Check event calendars and pay attention to the convention schedule to target other high demand times. Long weekend reservations and holidays such as New Years and Halloween are normally the most requested. Las Vegas is a destination that is flooded with competing rentals. Extremely competitive pricing is necessary for any chance to rent successfully. Arizona: -Spring is the most requested season for Arizona with strong demand from February through April. -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) California: -Late June through early August -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) Northwest Coast (Northern California, Oregon, Washington): -June through August (summer demand) Colorado and Utah: -Winter normally has the most demand each year (late December through March) -Month of July (Summer break) -Special events such as the Sundance Festival Festival in Park City, ski competitions throughout the region, and food and music festivals also make great targets for rentals. Caribbean Islands: -Winter season (February through the middle of April) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) -Month of July (Summer break)
Reservations to avoid in the current rental market: -Overall demand for Branson continues to decline -Overall demand for Williamsburg continues to decline -Overall demand for Mexico continues to decline -Overall demand for Las Vegas continues to decline One of the most frequent questions we are asked is "What dates should I book with my timeshare?". Timeshare rental demand often follows the same trends and patterns year to year. Special events and weather conditions will cause slight fluctuations- but for most floating usage and points based timeshare systems the top reservations are normally consistent from year to year. If you own a floating or points based timeshare and are not sure what reservations will give you the most rental potential- the recommendations below should help! Florida timeshares: Orlando and Central Florida: - Last week of March to the middle of April (Spring break and Easter holidays) - Month of July (Summer break) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) -Also, check event calendars for Disney's Wide World of Sports complex, the Orlando Convention Center, and the Daytona Ocean Center. Sporting events and large family oriented conventions such as MegaCon are also great targets for reservations. Be sure to pay attention to youth sports such as cheer/dance events, and team sports such as baseball/softball/volleyball tournaments. Two-bedroom and larger units are often in high demand during these events. The dates often vary from year to year, but investing the time to do a little research is always worth while. Orlando is a destination that is flooded with competing rentals. Extremely competitive pricing is needed for any chance to rent successfully. Florida Beaches: -Winter demand in South Florida is historically very strong from the last two weeks of December through the end of March. - Month of July (Summer break) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) -Also, check local event calendars. Events such as FantasyFest in the Keys, and various fishing tournaments throughout the year make great targets for potential rentals. Southeastern United States: Southeastern Beaches (Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Virginia Beach): - Month of July (Summer break) is historically always the strongest demand -Special events such as the motorcycle festivals in Myrtle Beach, regional golf tournaments, and large youth sport tournaments are also good targets. Mountain Resorts (Blue Ridge Mountains, Smoky Mountains): -Month of July (Summer break) -Months of late October & November (Foliage season) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) Gulf Coast (New Orleans, Southeastern beaches): -Month of July (Summer break) -Special events such as Mardi Gras in New Orleans, music festivals, and large sporting events (such as the Sugar Bowl). Northeastern United States: -Month of July (Summer break) -Month of February (ski resorts) -Labor Day holiday weekends -Special events such as festivals in Newport, and historic events in Washington DC also make good targets. Hawaiian Islands: -Months of February and March (whale watching season) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) -Month of July (Summer break) -Holidays in Japan also can influence rental demand for Hawaii (such as the Golden Week holiday). Western United States: Las Vegas: -Las Vegas has some demand year round, but normally for shorter stays of two to four nights. Check event calendars and pay attention to the convention schedule to target other high demand times. Long weekend reservations and holidays such as New Years and Halloween are normally the most requested. Las Vegas is a destination that is flooded with competing rentals. Extremely competitive pricing is necessary for any chance to rent successfully. Arizona: -Spring is the most requested season for Arizona with strong demand from February through April. -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) California: -Late June through early August -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) Northwest Coast (Northern California, Oregon, Washington): -June through August (summer demand) Colorado and Utah: -Winter normally has the most demand each year (late December through March) -Month of July (Summer break) -Special events such as the Sundance Festival Festival in Park City, ski competitions throughout the region, and food and music festivals also make great targets for rentals. Caribbean Islands: -Winter season (February through the middle of April) -Last two weeks of December (Christmas and New Years holidays) -Month of July (Summer break)