Spring is its own special time of the year for timeshare vacations around the globe. While summer – and with it the plans for big summer trips – comes up fast on its heels, spring still offers its own unique look at the world. So now, before it is gone, consider one of these destinations…
Tom and Mindi Davis of San Diego took time during a recent vacation at their Marriott Vacation Club timeshare in Panama City Beach, Florida to share the reasons they bought and vacation with timeshare. Their video and blog is the fourth in a series by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), showcasing the passion of…
TripAdvisor has come out with its list of the top 15 “destinations on the rise” for 2012. Six of these destinations are where RedWeek members have timeshares listed for rent, exchange, or resale. We’ll look at these great vacation spots in a 3-Part series. 1. Nashville, TN. Country music is the lifeblood of Nashville, where…
It’s time to start planning a warm winter timeshare getaway. Whether you use your own timeshare, do a timeshare exchange, or a timeshare rental, one way to escape from chilly winter is to head to warm waters and learn to scuba dive! We all love to be by the sea. The fresh salty air, the…
We’re rapidly heading into the busiest travel days of the year, and many of you are undoubtedly planning holiday timeshare vacations with your family that involve airline travel. You’ll be glad to know that the TSA is changing the pat-down rules for children. Many of the world’s busiest airports are taking steps to make security…
With winter already showing its chilly bite, now is the time to start planning a winter getaway to warmer climes. Have you considered a timeshare vacation to Morocco? Past the beautiful Sahara Desert, the High Atlas Mountains, the belly dancers in Fez and your intimate riad, you’ll find Tetouan nestled in the heart of Northern…
The aftermarket, also known as the secondary market, is a great place to pick up a timeshare week at brand-name resorts for a fraction of the cost charged by the developer. Unfortunately, many owners aren’t aware of the secondary market when they purchase their timeshare and pay top dollar to the developer. Unlike developers who…
On October 4, 2011 Florida’s Attorney General Pam Bondi joined Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando) and Representative Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando) to unveil a legislative initiative that will protect consumers from timeshare resale fraud, the number one complaint that the Attorney General’s Office has received for the past two years. The bill strengthens existing laws…
Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth – in Hawaii. Aulani – A Disney Resort and Spa in Ko’ Olina is holding its grand opening today – Monday, August 29, 2011. Disney’s first resort in Hawaii, Aulani is beachside on Oahu’s Waianae coast. Its construction has been followed with eager anticipation since a blessing of…
Timeshare resale scams are everywhere, and made the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs in 2010. The BBB has seen a 40% increase in complaints, and the Federal Trade Commission says timeshare resale scams have tripled in the past two years. BBB associates Roberta Namee and Mary Ann Redeker-Perez…