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We have stayed at Vistana resorts and love it, but as someone who travels all over the world, I found timeshares to be so limiting. I prefer the freedom (and honestly it’s cheaper) of finding unique resorts and vacation rentals at the different places I’m visiting rather than staying at one brand if somewhat mediocre resorts.

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