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This is where Wayne C. Robinson shares what he learned during 15 years working resort-side in the timeshare industry — the sales tactics, the fine print, and the insider strategies Mexico timeshare companies don’t want you to know. Every post is written to help you understand exactly what you’re up against, and how to legally cancel without paying anyone, without lawyers, and without damaging your credit.
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Vacation Club vs. Timeshare in Mexico: Does the Difference Actually Matter for Cancellation?
If you’ve read more than one article on this site, you’ve probably noticed I keep stopping to say some version of “technically, this is a vacation club, not a deeded timeshare.” I say it about Grand Solmar, about Vidanta, about Royal Holiday and TravelSmart VIP and Unlimited Vacation Club. By now you’re probably wondering why…
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Stuck with RCI Points You Can’t Use? What Mexico Timeshare Owners Should Know Before Canceling
If you own a vacation club membership in Mexico, there’s a good chance it came with something called RCI — or a similar exchange program. You were probably told those points would let you swap your week or your ownership for stays at resorts all over the world. And if you’re like most owners I…
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Can a Mexican Resort Really Sue You Back Home? The Truth About Cross-Border Collections
If you’ve stopped paying your Mexico timeshare maintenance fees, or you’re thinking about it, there’s a good chance someone at the resort has already told you what will happen next. You’ll get sued. Your wages will be garnished. You won’t be able to cross the border. Your credit will be destroyed for a decade. I’ve…
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The Mexico Timeshare “Owner Update” Meeting: Why They Really Want You Back at the Resort
If you own a Mexico vacation club membership, you’ve probably gotten the call, the email, or the in-resort invitation: come in for a quick “owner update,” a “member appreciation event,” or a “loyalty review.” It sounds routine. Friendly, even. Just a chance to check on your account. I spent 15 years on the resort side…
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Can You Dispute a Mexico Timeshare Charge With Your Credit Card Company?
If you paid for your Mexico vacation club or timeshare with a credit card and now regret it, someone has probably told you to “just call your bank and dispute the charge.” I get this question all the time, and I want to give you a straight answer, not a hopeful one. A credit card…
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Who Really Owns Your Mexico Timeshare Contract? It May Not Be the Resort
Why The Resort Name On Your Membership May Not Be The Company You’re Legally Bound To When You Purchased Your Vacation Club Membership In Mexico… In my last article, I walked owners through Concord Finance and the “Transfer Agent” pattern I’ve seen attached to vacation club promissory notes. That article touched on a bigger structural…
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Mexico Timeshare Exit Scams: How to Spot Them Before You Pay a Cent
If you own a Mexico timeshare and you’ve started looking for a way out, I want you to hear this before you talk to anyone else: you are now a target for a second scam. I’ve spent 25 years in this industry. Fifteen of those years were spent resort-side, in sales, contracts, and management, across…
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Canadian Snowbirds and Mexico Timeshares: What You Need to Know Before You Cancel
Every winter, thousands of Canadians head south to escape the cold, and a good number of them come home with a Mexico vacation club membership they didn’t plan on buying. If that’s you, I want to talk directly to you for a minute — not to an American reader, not in general terms, but to…
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How to Cancel a Playa Grande Resort Membership
Yes, you can cancel a Playa Grande Resort membership. Mexican consumer protection law gives you a legal path to get out, even if you’re past your original rescission window. I’m going to walk you through exactly how that works — and I’ll also be straight with you about something most cancellation sites won’t tell you:…
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Concord Finance and the “Transfer Agent” Trap
What Every Timeshare and Vacation Club Owner Should Know Before Signing Anything That Names Them Over the years, in my book and in my videos, I’ve walked owners through the many ways the vacation ownership industry uses paperwork — not just the sales pitch — to keep control of the relationship long after the sale.…