If you follow news in the timeshare industry, there’s little doubt that you’ve heard of the Manhattan Club lawsuit. The case came to life in 2011, the crux of issue being that owners were unable to book reservations despite their ownership status. Banded together in a class-action lawsuit, owners alleges that the New York City-based timeshare…
With international travel, safety should always be at the forefront of your mind. Mexico is a favorite destination of many vacationers for it’s beaches and exotic flair, but it’s also gained as reputation as a very dangerous country where organized criminal groups run rampant. Many of Mexico’s resort and tourist destinations can seem entirely safe –…
We already know that owner resales are a fantastic way to save on timeshare ownership, especially if you’re looking at the larger vacation clubs like Disney Vacation Club (DVC). If you’re really looking to maximize your “bang for the buck”, however, you might also be asking when to buy. For a long time, there was…
We’ve all been there – we start off every new year with an earnest proclamation of our resolution. You’re really going to do it this time! As great as our intentions might be, however, it’s often not too long before something goes awry and we slip up, our resolution abandoned in suit. The trick is…
As vacationers, many of us are all-too-familiar with air travel. Oftentimes, it’s a love-hate relationship; we love the speed by which a plane can deliver us to our destination, but few travelers find the journey itself pleasant. Between crowded airports, ever-changing air rates and typically FlyersRights.org, an organization dedicated to protecting consumers of air travel. uncomfortable…
Artist’s rendering of the new Bungalow accommodations. Disney Vacation Club has quite the reputation in the realm of timeshares – and for good reason! These resorts are beloved by millions of vacationers and consistently rank among RedWeek members’ favorite timeshare resorts. So, when Disney Vacation Club announces a new resort, it’s big news! While rumored…
Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas New Year’s week is an ever-popular time to travel and for good reason – there’s something exciting about ringing in the year somewhere out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, the popularity comes with some downsides. Resort rates soar in response to the demand, and many travelers are left out of options…
Every year, it feels like the holiday season creeps a bit closer without us even realizing it! For most of us, there’s still plenty of gift shopping to get squared away. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect present for the travelers in your life, let us recommend these seven ideas… 1. Noise-canceling headphones…
For many of us, November begins to feel like the onset of winter. Some will dread the chillier temperatures, but others embrace the freshly fallen snow and instead take to the slopes – ski season is upon us! If you find yourself bundling up and braving the cold for the promise of thrill, November’s resort…
Whether we like it or not, many of us tend to rely on our smartphones for day to day use. Travel is no exception, and our phones see a lot of use when we’re far from home. Flight times, maps, packing lists… Smartphones make everything a bit more streamlined, and there’s quite a number of…