In two words, "guarantee" and "flexibility." A fixed week will guarantee your accommodations at the resort that you buy for that week and that week only. In most cases, you may exchange your accommodations for another resort, but remember that your "power" may be restricted by which week you own.

A Floating Week gives you more flexibility, especially in trading, but no guarantee at any resort including your own. Instead of owning "the" week, you now own "a" week within a season.

Many resorts have instituted a points based system which; while offering even more flexibility, gives even less power at the home resort and worst of all, no hedge against inflation as in many cases, the number of points you will need to make exchanges year after year may increase, leaving you with less than you started with.

It is imperative to understand that RCI Points are not on the same system as Marriott Points and/or Disney Points and/or Diamond Points. If it sounds confusing, it is.

Along with "where should I buy?" the question of "what type of timeshare is for me?" are the two most important questions. Thatīs where working with an indepdendent and unbiased source as Timeshare Insights really pays off. We get no commission or kick-back based on what, if anything you decide to do.