Timeshare Ownership has become one of the most popular ways to vacation and travel all over the world. Timeshare Ownership is the fastest-growing segment of the tourism industry. The American Resorts Development Association reported that there are five thousand resorts across the globe, and the USA has nearly two thousand Timeshare resorts with nearly four million owners. Timeshare resorts are found all across the world in popular locations near beaches, rivers and lakes, mountains and major cities like Las Vegas. Specialty resorts like adventure or gaming resorts are also available.

A vacation Timeshare is a form of vacation property ownership in which the benefits and costs of running the property are shared among the owners. Though the majority of Timeshare properties are condos or vacation resorts, houseboats, yachts, campgrounds and motor homes are also becoming popular.

Timeshare ownership helps to assure future vacations at today's prices at luxurious resorts with amenities. Timeshare properties tend to be apartments with three or four bedroom and a dining area. Amenities like dishwasher, televisions and VCRs are provided. Kitchens are fully equipped.

Timeshare owners can decide to stay at their resort during the prescribed period, or they can rent out their period or use vacation exchange programs to travel to other popular destinations around the world.

On average, a resale is sold at nearly one third or two third the cost of what someone would be required to pay for when buying from the resort. Many websites provide information or even rent Timeshares. With such flexibility, Timeshare ownership makes the consumer the king. It allows vacationers to plan and enjoy vacations which suit their lifestyle.