What time is it in Sydney or Auckland is a frequently asked question. During North American winter, time in Sydney is EST plus 16 hours. In Auckland, it is EST plus 18 hours. When you leave in evening from Los Angeles for Sydney or Auckland on May 1st , you will cross international date line and will not arrive at your destination until early morning of May 3rd. On your return, you will arrive back in LA on same calendar day that you leave South Pacific.

This is type of information that you can get from an agent specializing in one or a few destinations. Don't go route of a generalist to help when you are focused on one part of world. Help is available so that you have accurate and informative facts on your proposed destination.

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Shopping for Deals

The best deals are owner-to-owner sales or better yet, foreclosures. Ask about any bargain weeks they are trying to sell. Remember, in timesharing, a resale unit is same as a "new" one. Both receive same upkeep and usage year after year. And shop for weeks that fit into your yearly vacation period, in case your exchange plans fall through.

How much should you spend? Of course, it depends on resort, theweek, and unit. Shop around -- you'll probably find weeks selling for under $1,000. If you are uncertain, rent for a couple of years before buying. Remember, if you pay true "going rate" for a unit, based on what owners are willing to sell for and buyers are willing to pay, you'll approach fair market value. If you buy a timeshare week at a fair market price, your future selling price should be closer to what you paid for it.

How to View Your Timeshare

But no matter how much you pay, don't look at your timeshare as an investment, any more than you would any other form of vacation or recreation. If you take a cruise or fly to Europe you don't look for a return on your investment. With timesharing, you should get some money back if and when you sell, but your main reason for buying should be quality of vacations you'll have at your home resort or ones you exchange to.

Happy timesharing!