How many times have you read this in advertisements? So many people, so many scams. But when I stumbled on this legitimate 21 year old, international business, never before offered on the internet, as an opportunity to operate from your home, I was stunned.

I am not going to be another that simply knocks timeshare for the sake of doing so. I am sure it has its advantages; it sure was one heck of a revolutionary product in its heyday. I have friends who thoroughly enjoy using their weeks, and being able to swap them and then holiday in different destinations. But it is often difficult in high season, and seldom does the swap work efficiently, and entirely to their liking.

And, then I worry when I read that "when you buy timeshare on the resale market, you are already ahead of the game, as used properties are significantly less expensive than new ones." (Consider a Timeshare for your family Vacations, by David Chandler).

Writers on timeshare seem to agree that one is lucky to get 50 cents on the dollar with a resale. Some, very cynical about the benefits, say that the chances of timeshare sales-personnel buying into their own product is almost nil. Most categorically claim it is 0%. I am not sure if this is quite the case, but people are becoming disillusioned; no mistake about that. It has become expensive and there is no guarantee of being able to just take off. School holidays in various countries are different, and annual fees are on the increase. Added to this is the fact that even if you don't use your week, owners still pay high monthly maintenance fees and levies.

When I stumbled upon what looked like the obvious alternative I was astounded. It looked too good to be true, so I spent three weeks doing research on the internet, almost desperate to find counter arguments but I discovered none. In the end I simply trusted the countless number of people who have joined this luxury travel membership.

In short this membership has been around for nearly two decades; more than 5000 resorts beckon you and your family from sunny South Africa, to the azure Maldives. From enchanting boutique hotels in Italy to compelling 5-star colourful, and otherwise costly complexes in California. The world of relaxation and/or excitement awaits anyone who is a member. The membership lasts a lifetime, is willable to your children, and the online booking is the easiest and most efficient I have encountered in the travel industry.

The amazing thing is that high season doesn't come into the picture, and you have not one week, but 52 every year. You can send family and guests on three different weeks, which means three different locations every year, simply as a gift to them. And apart from the membership, all one pays is a varied amount which in most cases is about 10-12% of the normal cost. No annual fees or levies, as with timeshare. No locked in week.

They are upfront about the cost of the unit, and one such example is the Grand Vista, in Florida, known for its serenity, four separate pool complexes and access to a very popular golf course. This would normally cost you around two thousands dollars for a one week stay. With your membership the cost is only $599 for the entire seven nights and eight days for the entire unit. In many cases, with hotweeks, the prices drop to below three hundred dollars for the entire family/week.

You can enjoy a membership, and then when you refer friends and family, you'll be paid one thousand dollars each time someone joins. This is repeated when their referrals earn from recommending the membership to one of their friends. The pay plan is simply astounding, the website probably the best I've seen for a long time, and the resorts speak for themselves: only 3-5 star worldwide.

With travel vying for the top spot with health as the largest industry in the world today, you can only be a winner. Choose an economically sound business plan and ally yourself to a company that has been around, and offers excellent backup service: visiting youtube/vontravel will help you in your research.