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New Year’s Weeks Are Going Quickly!

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…

Seven Gift Ideas for the Travelers in Your Life

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…

Travel Apps You Never Knew You Needed

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…

Capture Your Trip’s Every Moment With These Ten Photography Tips!

When we travel, our cameras are invariably at our sides. Whether we’re rocking the newest DSLR camera or just a smartphone camera, we all want to capture every memorable moment of our vacation. These ten photography tips will help you manage your equipment, setting and subjects in pursuit of that perfect shot! No matter where…

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RedWeek’s Casting Calls Are a Success!

This past July, RedWeek debuted The Great Family Vacation Casting Call to undisputed success! The casting call offered vacationing families the chance to enjoy professional photography and RedWeek fame. Colleen, Shane and their two two teenagers were our first applicants to be selected. Hailing from Arizona, the family chose Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club in…

The Revival of Grand Palisades

Grand Palisades prior construction beginning anew. After six years of dormancy, development of the timeshare resort Grand Palisades has resumed once more under Westport Capital Partners. Trouble for the resort began in 2009 when the recession was in full swing and the project’s lead developer declared bankruptcy and fled the country, leaving thousands of investors…

Should You Consider Travel Insurance?

With Cabo just recovering from the hurricane that caused widespread damage and another crop of storms threatening tropical locations, many travelers are wondering if travel insurance is a worthwhile investment. Even if there is no looming natural disaster, travel insurance can be an excellent safeguard in the case of unforeseen circumstances or peace of mind…

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Christmas Timeshare Rentals are Going Fast!

Have you finalized your Christmas vacation plans yet? Okay, we know what you’re thinking – it’s not even Halloween yet! It’s too early to be thinking about Christmas, right? Holiday travel, however, often requires months and even a year of forethought – resorts book up fast, and the week of Christmas is often very in…

October Resort Spotlight – Smugglers’ Notch Resort

Vacationing in fall brings to mind brilliant autumn leaves, hikes in the crisp air with loved ones and sipping apple cider while snuggled up in front of the fireplace. If this is your idea of a perfect October vacation, then this month’s Resort Spotlight will be right up your alley! With a picturesque location and…