Went on line to find a place to vacation in Myrtle Beach, SC., I ran across a 4day/3 night deal with Festiva Resorts at the Wild Wing Resort in Conway, SC., when I tried to set the dates, the customer service rep. (KIM) told me she had no availability at the Wild Wing but had comproble accomodation at River Oaks Plantations, needless to say, this was no where near comproble, looked like a run down apartment someone had just moved out, no jacuzzi tubs, no internet access, no playground, pretty much everything we were looking for as a vacation spot. Once we went down to veiw the available resort facility, it was not the Wild Wing but another location in Surfside Beach, SC., 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach. While going through the sales pitch, the speaker said if this is something you cannot afford or not interested in then, just walk away with no hard feelings. That must have been the joke or the punch line, I have still not figured it out. Once we decided we were not interested, we were rudely rushed out the door and told not participate in anything to due with Festiva Resorts. Save yourself the headache, pay a little extra and have a great time, we saw beachfront resort rooms going for $79/night.

I was in Charleston, SC on April 1st 2010 with my wife and two young kids. We were at the welcome center on April 2nd 2010 where it all started and the rep talked us into going on a 90 mins presentation and receive a $75 gift card. My wife was excited and thought if a company can offer $75 just for listening; imagine what they would do if you were the member. We went there with open mind and listen to their presentation. It was interesting and I liked the sales presentation. Afterwards we sat down and started talking about buying into their point system. After consulting with my wife, I signed the documents to purchase the membership. Before signing, the supervisor told us that everyone would be approved for the financing that day. We spend close to 1 & 1/2 after the 90 mins presentation, filling in the paper work and signing the contract. For the down payment, I gave them my check card and it was charged as well. After spending all this time and getting my check card charged, the supervisor, Mike comes to me and informed me that the down payment would have to be doubled as my credit score was not good enough for them. I asked him, then why did he not tell me this upfront about their benchmark so I would not have wasted my time. I especially asked Mike about it upfront and he told me that regardless of credit history, everyone was going to get in house financing that day. By now my kids were getting frustrated too. We finally left and Mike gave me a refund slip as well. I was able to put down 20% upfront but what stopped me doing that was just a little thought that if a company can get you in like this and after charging yourcheck card wants to get more money, it is better to stay away then be sorry. Mike was so desperate to get more money that he was even willing to spread out that down payment on 60 days. I am thankful that I saved my self that day! The only thing bothers me that I went in there with good heart and wanted to listen to them but they really pissed me off, especially for putting my 2 young kids through this as well.

At a FESTIVA presentation in CHARLESTON, SC were promised they would buy our ARUBA timeshare. Because we were being charged at the ARUBA timeshare $900 for years 2008, 2009 and 2010 for renovation and maintenence fees. The presenter said FESTIVA would purchase our timeshare and we would never see a bill again from ARUBA. We paid in full for the FESTIVA TIMESHARA and soon after the purchase of the ARUBA timeshare was REJECTED. The last page of the contract we signed has a DISCLAIMER which states that FESTIVA does not have to honor any promises made by the agent or presenter. We contacted the ATTORNEY GENERAL. They can do nothing at this time, but did advise me to pay the maintenence fees on time because of HIGH late fees. Also the collection agency has HIGHER late fees.

Were convinced to purchase a small timeshare with the understanding that we could use it at anytime throughout the year by paying an exchange fee. Our designated season in which we were advised to buy was at times that we could in no way use it because of jobs. We did not want to spend alot of money on a timeshare and we were told to buy a cheaper package and at any time you could trade up to be able to use it at different times at different locations. The only truth is they keep taking my money from my account. Also, they were to purchase a one year membership from Interval International Resorts to give world wide destinations. In speaking with Interval, we were made aware that Festiva never purchased the membership as we were told, which was part of our contract (we are not found anywhere in their data base). Conclusion is that Festiva are nothing more than common con artists.

We purchased timeshare points in 1999 with Peppertree Resorts in Asheville NC and didn’t have any trouble booking in Myrtle Beach while we were paying for it. Since we have paid it off every time we book in Myrtle Beach (Peppertree Ocean Club) we cannot get the type of room we booked. They have put us on the side facing the parking lot and they do have the rooms available to rent but not to the timeshare owners.
The maintenance fee went up for 2009 and for what reason? the owners can't get a room so they have to pay maintenance so Festiva can rent the rooms?

My husband has emailed the person that deals with concern and of course we haven't heard anything.

If you are unhappy with a timeshare membership that you own, you are not alone!

I am ready to dump this timeshare. Any suggestions how?????