Timeshare for Divers
Experienced divers will tell you that no matter how many times you dive a location, there will always be something else to discover. Much like walking down a city street, your experience will change depending on the day, the others with you, nature and just serendipity.
One way to focus on planning your dives and not worrying about where you'll stay is to find
timeshare for rent. While the initial purchase price may seem high, consider the other factors involved. After the purchase price, often the only costs involved are yearly maintenance fees (nominal amounts that cover items like utilities and general upkeep). Depending on the unit you purchase, even the studio suites are generally larger than most hotel units. Suites are usually booked a week at a time, so there's no worrying about having to change hotel rooms mid week if the season is busy.
If you are renting timeshare for the first time, it would be wise to stick with well-known entities such as
Bluegreen timeshare or
Disney Vacation Club. There will be less guess work involved and you can be assured that companies with household names usually have a minimum standard of excellence they adhere to. You may also want to inquire about whether the timeshare has any storage on site for diving equipment if you take your own with you. If not, perhaps your resort offers discounts at a local dive shop.
One downside that most people cite to owning
timeshare is that they are not sure they want to return to the same location over and over again. The timeshare resort developers have responded to this concern. Many companies offer their members the ability to exchange locations within their own network. Guests can also purchase a membership in an
timeshare exchange company and visit resorts near the most coveted diving spots on the planet.
Another factor to consider if you are
traveling from dive site to dive site is to make sure you acquire the proper dive permits. Sites, like in South Africa, that didn't have these requirements are putting them in place now to preserve the ecology of the sea. Be prepared and make room in your budget for these permits and for chartering a dive boat to get you where you want to be. If you're bringing your own equipment, check with your airline to find out exactly how much the extra luggage will cost you. With increasing fees, these little costs may add up to quite a percentage of your overall budget.
