Let's start out by saying, timeshare had a bad name, but for savvy travelers this is changing...

The Timeshare projects of today are often upscale 4-star and are changing the face of timesharing.

If you are seeking a relatively low cost form of "limited time" use of your vacation home, consider timeshare.

For just $5000-$25,000 you can own a the piece of paradise that you know you will use a week or two per year. So if your desire is 4 weeks in 4 different locations, with the flexibility to trade this for locations around the globe - and you don't want to spend more than $35,000 - timeshare is for you.

Here's an example of how you might make this work:

1 week in Florida, $10,000

1 week in ski country, $7500

1 week in the Caribbean, $10,000

1 week in the Carolinas, $7500

For just the $35,000 or typically only $3500-5000 down, you've owned your vacation.

Check out these projects:

Oyster Bay Beach Resort - St Maarten

Blue Green Timeshares

Marriott Vacation Club