Thanks for the tips, all! Wow, I had no idea about the advantages of timeshares and the fact that it's more economical than hotels..wow!

Since it's kind of like your "home away from home" I assume the luxury of a maid to clean up and make the bed every day is not included. =)

I wouldn't mind it if I was saving money and had a much bigger space to enjoy.

Is there any timeshare in Maui in particular you recommend? How do you do research on a property, and what are the steps to take to secure one?