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Timeshare holidays are a smart way to travel affordably—but what if you could make them even smarter? On my recent trip to Funchal, Madeira, I discovered how flexible timeshare travel can unlock better flights, save money, and give you more freedom. Here’s how I did it—and how you can too.
I had a confirmed timeshare stay at the Alto Lido Hotel in Funchal, running Wednesday to Wednesday. The accommodation was already paid for, so I wanted flights that matched those dates. But flying from Hungary was a logistical nightmare:
No direct flights matched my timeshare dates
All options had at least one stopover
Flight durations stretched beyond 9 hours
Prices were sky-high
As someone who values time and efficiency, long layovers felt like a waste. I don’t even watch TV at home—so sitting around in airports? No thanks.
Enter WizzAir—a budget airline with direct flights between Budapest and Funchal. The catch? They only fly on Mondays and Fridays. That didn’t align with my Wednesday-to-Wednesday timeshare booking.
So I got creative.
Instead of sticking rigidly to my original dates, I embraced flexible timeshare travel and adjusted my itinerary:
Friday to Wednesday at Alto Lido (timeshare stay)
Wednesday and Thursday at Muthu Raga Madeira Hotel (booked via Booking.com)
Both hotels were close to the airport, so no extra transfer costs. And the result?
By choosing direct flights and adding two hotel nights, I saved:
€190
$223 USD
ZAR 3,928
That’s real money—and I gained comfort, convenience, and extra time to explore Madeira.
Timeshare vacations offer great value, but they don’t have to be rigid. With a little flexibility, you can:
Unlock cheaper flight options
Avoid exhausting layovers
Maximize your vacation time
Stay within budget
So next time your flight dates don’t match your timeshare, don’t panic—pivot. Flexible timeshare travel is the key to smarter, smoother holidays.
Have you ever mixed timeshare with hotel stays to save on flights? Share your travel hacks in the comments—we’d love to hear them!
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