The main idea behind timeshares is that a person who purchases a timeshare would be able to use his property during a specific time in the year.  In general, people buy timeshares at resorts or hotels in units of 1 week.  Timeshare developers normally number each week of the year, starting on the first week of the calendar year.  In this case, Week 1 would be the first week of January, Week 2 the second week, and so on.

Prospective timeshare owners should then have a week in mind when considering purchasing a timeshare.  One of the most commonly asked questions by those interested in purchasing timeshares is just how are these dates assigned?  Normally, when purchasing a timeshare, a first come first serve process is observed.  Let’s look into an example.  You talk to a timeshare seller about purchasing 2 weeks in a resort.  Of course you have an idea of when you would want to use your timeshare.  The seller would then have to look at his calendar to see what units would be available during the time you have specified.  Others who got there before you might have taken up those units already.  If not, then you are lucky.

Prices for each week are not all the same.  In fact, they can have big differences.  This is due to the fact that some dates are more in demand than others.  For example, during the week of the 4th of July, more people normally go on holidays.  As such, this week would almost usually be fully booked.  The same goes for some summer weeks.  On the other hand, off season weeks, say in September or October, would be quite easy to book as almost no one goes on vacation during these months.

It is just the same as when you book in regular hotels.  Prices increase considerably during peak season while they decrease during off peak season.  As such, you should bear the timing in mind when looking to purchase timeshares.  If you want to get a week during the peak season, the sooner you do it the better chances you will have of getting what you want.

There are some exceptions, however.  Some resorts offer rotating timeshares.  This means that all the owners will have the chance to use up the weeks – they rotate.  This option is not as common as the one we discussed previously, though.

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