Timeshares generally seem to receive a bad rap and many stories run around just like urban myths about how terrible timeshares are. While you do need to be careful that you purchase a timeshare from a reputable company, on the whole, timeshare nightmares are pretty few and far between these days. Here are some timeshare nightmares that will hopefully bring a smile to your face

The most common timeshare nightmares to affect your vacations are …

1. You become famous

Remaining anonymous can sometimes be wonderful, but if you are a timeshare owner, then you are part of a family where everyone will know you and your name. Forget it! This is a timeshare nightmare that you will have to just get used to.

2. 24/7 Time Spent with your Partner

Many of us don’t have what it takes to spend 24/7 with their partner. Spending this much time with your partner can turn into the biggest timeshare nightmare if you are not prepared with a book, iPod or other distractions. To avoid this nightmare you should make sure you go to the spa at the resort and get a relaxing massage.

3. One Long Hangover

Vacationing at your timeshare can result in having one long hangover if you are not careful. One way that you can avoid this nightmare is by making sure you always drink 8 ounces of water between each cocktail that you drink.

4. A Timeshare for Mother-in-Law

Hearing that your mother-in-law is purchasing a timeshare is a big timeshare nightmare, especially if she is purchasing a timeshare at the same timeshare that you belong to. This is an easy nightmare to avoid. Make sure that you only brag about your fantastic vacations at your resort with friends, co-workers, and family members that you wouldn’t actually mind being neighbors with.

5. Gaining Pounds

Gaining pounds can be a nightmare for everyone due to all the tasty foods that you will be enjoying at the resort, but you don’t have to gain weight if you stop by the resort’s gym and burn off the extra calories.

6. People are too darn friendly

Being surrounded by happy friend staff all the time is enough to make you sell your timeshare and head home. Where they get the energy from is a mystery!

7. Spending too much time in the pools and Jacuzzis

A sure timeshare nightmare is getting wrinkly skin from spending too much time in the Jacuzzi outdoors. The outdoor Jacuzzi is just too inviting, but this nightmare can be avoided if you limit your Jacuzzi time to ten minutes each time you get in.

8. Feet are Sunburned

You know your life is tough when you are vacationing at your timeshare and you decide to lay on the beach in the midday. This nightmare is a tough one, so make sure you put sunscreen on your feet when you head to the beach to relax.

9. Singing Karaoke and Being Caught on Camera

A commonly reported activity that is a timeshare nightmare is singing La Bamba while drunk, then finding out that you were being videotaped too. This nightmare trick is making sure that everyone else is drinking just as much as you are, so order the tequila shots, then everyone can sing karaoke.

Beware the most common timeshare nightmares can occur if you are not careful. Although, most of the timeshare nightmares can be avoided.