The first hotel chain to offer vacation packages was the Marriott time share package. Now, don't get it wrong, if you buy into a Marriott time share, you aren't always going to be staying in an ordinary hotel room. Depending on where you are vacationing, you could be staying in a condo with stunning views of a major city, or a villa nestled in the mountains.

Suppose you are a loyal Marriott fan, and only want to stay at their properties when you are traveling around the world, a Marriott time share makes sense then. If this doesn't describe you, don't get a Marriott time share, instead, you should save your money and look for a better investment.

Marriott hotels are top-notch, and their time share programs reflect this. Four and five star properties cost money, and aren't for everyone. Some people aren't used to staying in nice places (or it has never mattered to them to stay somewhere nice). These people should probably skip the Marriott time share deeds. Vacations aren't for sitting in your hotel room (even if it is a hotel-condo), they are for getting out and exploring new places and seeing things that you wouldn't normally see.

When you go to Las Vegas, you want to be right in the action, not a mile away from everything. When you go to Paris, you want a hotel that will have a bit of personality, or a bed and breakfast where the owners can give you insider's tips to the neighborhood. You won't get these advantages at a Marriott time share.

Whichever way you decide to buy or not to buy, make sure that you are sure about your decision. Rush into it because of a good sales pitch, and you may end up regretting your decision to buy a Marriott time share, and end up selling it at a loss.