Tradewinds Experience Aqua British Virgin Islands Garden Marina Sea Cows Bay

The Resort & Setting

Tradewinds Experience Aqua BVI is an independently run timeshare property in Treasure Island, Florida, affiliated with RCI for exchange purposes. Despite the name, "BVI" here is simply part of the resort's Caribbean-inspired branding, not a reference to the British Virgin Islands — this is a Gulf Coast property, a short walk from the beach, in one of Pinellas County's long-established beach towns. Owners here hold either a fixed week, a floating week, or a points product (check your own contract for the exact ownership type, since this varies by unit and by original purchase).

The Area and Things to Do

Treasure Island sits on a narrow barrier island just off St. Petersburg, with calm, warm Gulf waters and a flat, walkable beach that suits families and slower-paced holidays alike. Treasure Island Beach itself is right on the doorstep, and St. Pete Beach is about 5 miles (8 km) away if you fancy a change of scene with more restaurants and bars. Clearwater Beach, some 7 miles (12 km) north, is worth the trip for its marine aquarium and livelier boardwalk. Further afield, the wider Tampa Bay area (roughly 22 miles/35 km) covers museums, shopping and professional sports, while Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (about 25 miles/40 km) is the go-to for a family day of rides and animal exhibits. Tampa International Airport is around 30 miles (50 km) away, making the resort an easy fly-in destination for both domestic and international visitors.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Listing your Tradewinds Experience Aqua BVI week on BidMyTimeshare.com is a private, owner-to-owner sale or rental: you set your own asking price, and buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform. We charge sellers a one-time listing fee rather than commission — there's no percentage taken from your sale price.

Because this is an independent resort rather than a branded chain, resale transfers are typically processed through the resort's own owners' association (HOA) or management company, not through a national timeshare brand's resale desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, both parties should confirm directly with the resort or HOA what the current transfer fee is and what the annual maintenance fee stands at, since these figures aren't fixed by us and can change. Ask too how long a transfer typically takes to process, and whether the resort or association holds a right of first refusal on resales — some do, which can affect how quickly a sale completes.

What a resale buyer receives is usually the week (or points allocation) itself, plus continued access to the RCI exchange affiliation, since RCI membership is tied to the resort rather than to the original purchaser. What doesn't automatically carry over are any loyalty perks, bonus points, or promotional extras the original owner may have had — these are generally non-transferable, so it's worth checking with the resort before listing or buying.

RCI Exchange Flexibility

As an RCI-affiliated resort, owners can deposit their week or points into the RCI exchange network and book stays at other RCI resorts worldwide, rather than returning to Treasure Island every year. For renters and buyers, this exchange potential is often part of the appeal — it means a week here isn't tied to a single destination. If you're selling, it's worth mentioning your RCI affiliation clearly in your listing, since exchange-minded buyers will look for it specifically.

Practical Notes for Owners and Renters

Peak demand on this stretch of the Gulf Coast runs December through March, so if you're renting out a week, availability during those months tends to attract more interest than the hotter, more humid summer stretch. Hurricane season (June–November) is worth flagging to renters in your listing description, along with the resort's proximity to Treasure Island Beach, since beach access is usually the main draw for anyone booking a Gulf Coast week.