Marriott is well-known for its world-class resorts and hotels, boasting lodging properties in more than 60 different countries. Most of Marriott's hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals also feature luxurious pools, four- and five-star restaurants, and a host of other amenities to make guests feel welcome and pampered.

As timeshares have become a popular way for people to maximize their vacation budgets, Marriott has developed a separate division devoted entirely to this market. In short order, Marriott Timeshares, a department of Marriott International, Inc., has become one of the most popular hospitality companies in the world. This is due in part to the flexibility Marriott allows its customers and in part to the quality of its vacation accommodations.

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Marriott timeshares are bought and sold through a program called Marriott's Vacation Ownership. Participants select a particular type of 'home resort' (which is usually a villa or condominium) at the Marriott property where they wish to stay. They then choose a season and the amount of time they wish to vacation (usually one or two weeks).

Even better, Marriott allows its timeshare customers the ability to exchange their vacation reservations, thereby giving them a degree of flexibility that makes vacation planning both easier and more exciting. For instance, customers are free to stay in a different resort each year or to trade in their weeks for other vacation packages, such as cruises. Add to that an extensive rewards program, and it's easy to see why Marriott's timeshares are in such high demand.