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I own 2 platinum 3 bedroom Marriott timeshares on HHI. My daughter owns a 3 bedroom platinum in CA and my son also owns a 3 bedroom platinum at HHI. I think 3 years ago may have been the low point, at least on the timeshares I was looking to buy. I think they have gone up a bit, but not by too much. You mentioned Newport Beach, I thought of buying there but I think it is not a good one to buy unless you invest in at least 2 weeks, and that might not get you a platinum summer week. With only one HHI platinum, I was able to get the 4th of July week by calling at 9am 12 months from the check in date. If I want to go to Newport Beach, I can rent my HHI week and then use the money to rent a week. The weeks I purchased rent for at least $1000 over the fees. I think owning a timeshare is not a financial investment, but an investment in having a wonderful family vacation. I know my grandchildren love to go to HHI and S Lake Tahoe every summer. These are just my feelings.