OP, what is the resort that you love? Just curious as I was vacation shopping last night .
PS-every year I argue with my DH about beach hotel vs beach house. I refuse to be this lady on my vacation: https://www.theonion.com/mom-spends-beach-vacation-assuming-all-household-duties-1819575406 |
Not OP, but she didn't ask for miserable trolls to be vulgar ("Grow the F up?") and insulting. And if you read the thread, she responded immediately to a very good and thoughtful suggestion at the top of the page. |
| I think most of the people who own timeshares get sick of having to go to them regularly and/or compete to exchange. Plus they get to pay the annual fees they can't even control every year regardless. That's why there are businesses popping up to help people get rid of them. Now with VRBO and AirBNB, it makes less sense to have one. So if a relative offers one, it's partly to justify having bought it in the first place. And some relatives (not OP's) would actually expect you to pay them for it. |
I don't think you understand how timeshares work - perhaps you should ask clarifying questions before you resort to name calling. Most timeshares are part of a large network with locations in every major vacation area around the world. People may buy a particular location but swap it for other locations every year. OP said that her parent's chain happens to have a location near where she vacations - this is not like her parents owning a house or condo in one fixed location that she vacations near. OP could vacation any resort type place in the world and her parents would likely have a timeshare site there. |
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OP, unless you talked your parents into buying the timeshare I don't think you have any obligation to stay there. As another PP mentioned, I think a lot of people buy them thinking they'll go more often and then look for family to stay to make it feel more like they're getting their money's worth.
OP stated very clearly why their family prefers to stay at the resort rather than the time share - tell your parents what you've said here about how much you love that you can relax from the moment you step out of the airport with the all-inclusive resort you prefer. You're allowed to like something different than your parents! |
I just got a new job at a state mental hospital, and I am getting REALLY good at spotting mental illness. Based upon your ramblings, I think you need help. |
new poster - try reading comprehension. she did not say she does not find the offer generous, she said she does not find the timeshare appealing... |
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OP, there are 2 very good suggestions here, let your mom know why you like the resort you go to and ask to trade for a different trip.
But, please, could you please tell us where your awesome vacation is? I'd like a quality AI resort. |
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There are a bunch of real turds on this thread. And one has a reading comprehension problem as well and is indignant about something OP didn’t even say.
Ignoring them, i also want to know the name of your resort! |
+1. You are doing something that is selfish because you are saying no? That is ridiculous. She doesn't have to vacation someplace she doesn't want to just because her mother offered. That's not rude. |
| Do you have kids? If so you could say something about how its a tradition for your family to go there. |
That’s quite a coincidence.... |
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OP - just say no and honestly I would not worry about hurt feelings. When someone keeps pushing and pushing for someone to accept an "offer", its no longer well meaning. They are being pushy and rude.
I have relatives who do this. They want us to use their rental in an entirely different location instead of the resort that we like. Its a constant but why wouldn't you stay here, its a fraction of the cost or its free. I have relatives who we need to never tell that we are going on vacation to a particular location because they will inject that we should all go together but then stay somewhere else. We don't want to stay there or spend our vacation with them. |
This. What is wrong with people? Team OP. My idea of a vacation does not include cooking/cleaning or schlepping around in an ever to dine. Al is heaven. I’m not using hard earned PTO to replicate home life. |
*in an Uber to dine |