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It’s all fair game for the sales team at Hilton Grand Vacations.   All of it – all of the schemes and the many, many high-pressure tactics HGV deploys to rope people into buying a…

“Admit nothing. Deny everything.” Sounds like a corny line from a second-rate spy movie.      Or just another irresponsible marketing ploy by any number of timeshare companies.      For example,…

Hilton Honors. Now that’s a membership program that sounds…well, special!     Hilton’s frequent customers sign up for exclusive Hilton Honors perks, like easy booking, check-in and preferential room access.  According to Hilton’s latest 2025 corporate data, there are now over…

Have you ever been so frustrated, you just wanted to shout out loud at the universe?   Or maybe shout out loud… hoping it’s not just you… that you aren’t…

“With the benefit of 20/20 hindsight...”   “In the clear light of day...”   “In retrospect, I can see...”   It’s interesting how many phrases that express “buyer’s remorse” refer…

Quick question: What’s the difference between a timeshare vacation and staycation?   We know – this is kinda easy...   Or is it?   For one, on a timeshare vacation…

“The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.”   That’s billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s sage advice on how to get out…

“Hilton is one of the most respected brands in the world.”   At least, that’s what they claim on their website.   Go ahead, take a look. It’s right there under the…

Hilton Grand Vacations certainly has some chutzpah!   They really know how to hit a customer where it hurts.   In our last message we shared the audacious story of Elizabeth, the 63-year-old…

For Elizabeth, it was as obvious as night and day.   While staying at a Hilton resort in Hawaii in January 2022, the 63-year-old resident of University Park, Maryland purchased a timeshare…