By definition, timeshares refer to partial ownership of a vacation home or resort, which is only accessible during a set time period. Families buy fractional shares of a vacation property, usually measured in weeks or months, and the ownership is shared with others. A ski resort in the French Alps in the 1960s was the first to employ this concept.

Timeshares are sold as a deeded interest or right-to-use contract. The resort can offer fixed, floating or rotating weeks, with the accommodation choices being more flexible in the latter two ownership types. Exchange networks, Resort Condominiums International (RCI) or Interval International (II) are wonderful options that allow owners to exchange their weeks, making the notion of timeshare vacations more exciting.

Beautiful Florida, unique and diverse, is a must-see for any intrepid traveler. It is definitely a great choice for a holiday, with its warm weather, sunny beaches and theme parks, as ideal for the young as for those looking to retire. Orlando and Miami are popular spots. Disney, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Starwood, Wyndham and many other classy chains offer timeshares in Florida. Timeshare holidays are synonymous with practical and affordable vacations, strengthening bonds in families, and offering a leisurely time to look forward to every year. The sun-kissed Florida coast has Miami Beach, Daytona Beach, Palm Beach, and Fort Myers. Orlando with its Disney World and Sea World is an equally attractive option. Busch Gardens at Tampa, Gatorland, Indian villages, the Kennedy Space Center, Florida Keys and Ft Lauderdale are also worth seeing.

Timeshare resale is often profitable as the people before you would have borne the marketing and development costs, but is often impossible. Timeshare promotions allow guests to enjoy a discounted vacation, but one has to take the resort tour, a great marketing strategy. Like most things, timeshares have their advantages and disadvantages, and before buying there are lots of factors, other than budget and personal interests, that must be taken into account.