New Zealand Costs

[Bimini Bill]

I found a great deal through your website for some property in New Zealand. The property itself was under $200! However airfare, I noticed, is so expensive. Does the low cost of the property make up for the expensive fare? Or is there a more cost-efficient way to get there? I really don't want to miss out on what seems like an excellent find.

thanks again,
~Bill

[Eric B.]

The property’s purchase price doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a good deal. Now if you purchase it to use just as an exchange, it might be. Either way I will repost what you should consider in your budget before you purchase ANY timeshare.

• Purchase Price
• Annual Maintenance fee & taxes (enquire with resort on annual increases)
• Special assessments (find out how frequent the resort makes updates or repairs)
• Flight and rental expenses
• Is the resort all-inclusive, and if so is it mandatory? and what are the fees?
• Leisure expenses
• Exchange company fees (if you plan to travel elsewhere)

I found a great deal through your website for some property in New Zealand. The property itself was under $200! However airfare, I noticed, is so expensive. Does the low cost of the property make up for the expensive fare? Or is there a more cost-efficient way to get there? I really don't want to miss out on what seems like an excellent find.

thanks again,
~Bill

[Gator1]

One thing to remember is that the airfares vary depending on the time of the year. Remember that the seasons are different - winter here is summer there, etc. And depending on where you leave from in the US can make a big difference - there can be several deals from airlines leaving from LA to Auckland. Air New Zealand and United can have some good deals. Hope the timeshare is on the south island - that's where the mountains, glaciers and more active pursuits are. The first bungie jumping took place not far outside Queenstown. The north island is more rolling hills - kind of like Ireland in a way. Auckland has about 1 million people and is at the northern end of the north island - the Bay of Plenty is just north of Aukland and has the best beaches. Have fun!