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We purchased a Marriott Streamside in Vail timeshare many years ago when our children were young. We did so because we love skiing, and the last time (thank goodness!) we rented for a week in a good location (we could walk to the Gondola) it cost over $5000! This was ridiculous! Having a timeshare in a luxury location really works for our family. We bought a 2 bedroom/2 bath unit with pullout couch (so it sleeps 8 very comfortably). Also, I insisted there be a full-size washer/dryer in the unit as it's so convenient. When we aren't using our timeshare in Vail, we trade it in for a variety of resorts for "free weeks." (Actually NOT free - we pay about $185.00 per week to use the weeks.) However, $185 for a 2 bth/2 bedroom unit at another resort is FAR less expensive than renting the same condo. (I just went to Disney World with our kids and only paid the $185 for a gorgeous condo for 7 days!) Anyway, it's been really good for our family because the places we like to vacation (especially Vail, and a few others, such as Hawaii) are SO EXPENSIVE. We've made our Vail unit work to our advantage. Good luck to you and your family!