So, people are starting to ask you what your plans for Thanksgiving are, right? If you’re already putting finishing touches on the menu, this post is not for you. If you’re like the rest of us, it’s all still a little TBD (procrastinator favorite acronym for To Be Determined), but the idea of escaping to somewhere fun has a definite appeal.
The procrastinator’s #1 headache is that many popular resorts sell out of their holiday weeks well in advance. Lucky for you, many of the timeshare owners (planners) who gobbled up those prime weeks had a change of plans and are now making them available to you. And, as always, their prices are far below the resorts own rack rates.
Remember, most timeshare units have full kitchens… and usually restaurants as well. So, bake your pies, or go out to eat. Why not pick a meeting spot for several family members to share the same home-away-from-home? Or, skip the family celebrations altogether and go somewhere you want to go for a change. You’ll thank yourself later…
Timeshare rentals still available over Thanksgiving:
(prices in $USD for a full week, unless otherwise noted)
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| Sheraton Vistana Resort, Orlando |
Florida
- Sheraton Vistana Villages, Orlando – 1-2 bedroom units from $700.
- Sheraton Vistana Resort, Orlando – Several 2 bedroom units available from $649.
- Legacy Vacation Club at Palm Coast – 2 bedroom from $750 (or plan ahead and grab Christmas week for $850!)
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| Four Seasons Aviara, Carlsbad |
California
- Dolphin’s Cove Resort, Anaheim; 1 bedroom unit for $750 (easy access to Disneyland)
- Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, Carlsbad; 1 – 2 bedroom units from $2,100 (Thanksgiving day breakfast buffet and elegant fixed price dinner available – can’t beat that!)
- Desert Breezes Resort, Palm Desert; 1 bd/1 ba from $800
- Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas, Palm Desert; 1-2 bedroom units from $950
Hawaii
- Ka’anapali Beach Club, Lahaina, Maui; 1 bedroom units from $1,280
- Imperial Hawaii Vacation Club, Honolulu, Oahu; 1 bedroom units from $975
Marriott’s Mountain Valley, Breckenridge
Colorado
- Grand Lodge on Peak 7, Breckenridge; 1 – 3 bedrooms from $1,269 (Nice big family sized units available – lots of snow!)
- Marriott’s Mountain Valley Lodge, Breckenridge; 1 bedrooms from $1,250 (lots of snow, skiing, and amazing food nearby)
Mexico
- Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa, Cabo San Lucas; 2 bedroom from $900
Cabo Villas, Cabo San Lucas - Hacienda del Mar Resort, Cabo San Lucas; Studio – 2 bedroom units from $850
South Carolina
- Ellington at Wachesaw Plantation East, Murrells Inlet; 1 – 2 bedrooms from $1,400 (on a championship golf course)
- Harbor Lights Resort, Myrtle Beach; 1 bedroom from $75 for 2 nights! (perfect, inexpensive quick getaway)
More Notable Destinations
- Big Cedar Wilderness Club, Ridgedale, MO; Studio – 2 bedroom units from $600 (note: many shorter getaways posted at this resort if you can’t rent a full week)
Big Cedar Wilderness, outside Branson - Wyndham Kingsgate, Williamsburg, VA; 2 bedrooms from $875 (lots of fun historical attractions that are extra fun during the holidays; including outlet mall shopping for Black Friday!)
- Marriott’s Summit Watch, Park City, UT; 2 bedroom units from $1,350
- WorldMark Phoenix – South Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, AZ; 2 bedroom unit for $1,500
- Fantasea Resort Flagship, Atlantic City, NJ; studio unit from $975
*TIP* When searching for Thanksgiving weeks on RedWeek’s advanced search, search for the location you’re interested in, with availability between Week 47 and Week 47, 2013.
Please be aware: prices & availability were verified as of October 2, 2013 – these are limited in quantity and may go quickly.
If you do end up going somewhere fabulous, make sure to tell us about it on our Facebook page. Thanks!