For great photos that truly capture the memories of your timeshare vacation, follow these tips from award-winning travel photographer Andrea Johnson – Part 2. Ms. Johnson takes us behind the scenes on a recent trip to Australia’s Northern Territory, where she traveled with a group of journalists while testing the newest Canon camera. Capturing Mood The…
Disney is keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season, to kick off its Monstrous Summer on both coasts. Disney’s first-ever, three-park all-night party is happening at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks…
Hooray for the furry critters we all know and love! National Pet Month “celebrates the benefits of pet ownership and supports pet adoption.” This month is the official time to “celebrate the joy your pet brings to your household.” For those of you who have pets and love them as the family members they are,…
Stadtwald Forest near Cologne, Germany, submitted by M. Vikuari, Boston, MA. “We had the forest to ourselves on our hike, and it was truly enchanting.” The StadtwaldForest was first planted in 1895, on the premises of the former Kitschburg manor. It was later extended by several parks. “Now boasting three artificial lakes, the Stadtwald Forest…
This summer many of you will be flying with your family for the first time in a long time, and while airport security regulations seem to be constantly changing, there are tips that can help you get your family through security and on to your timeshare vacation as easily as possible. If you’re marshaling a…
‘Tis the season – Graduations are in full swing across the country. If you are looking for the perfect graduation gift – think out of the wrapped box, and consider the gift of travel with a budget-friendly timeshare rental. And to make it even more special, send your grad (and friends) to one of these…
Award-winning travel photographer Andrea Johnson offers tips on how to make sure that the pictures you take on your timeshare vacation are infused with the emotion of the moment. Known for her storytelling abilities using photos, in Part 1 Andrea discusses lighting, setting, and engagement. I’ve been working as a professional photojournalist for over a decade…
Just in time for your summer timeshare vacation, Marriott Vacation Club has introduced the new Marriott Golf Academy℠, with locations at Marriott’s Grande Vista resort in Orlando, FL, and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge resort in Palm Desert, CA. Formerly the Faldo Golf Institute, the new Marriott Golf Academy℠ debuted on May 1, 2013. Marriott Golf Academy℠…
Port Angeles Ferry from Washington to Victoria, BC, Canada, taken from Vancouver Island by George G., California. The beautiful snow-capped Olympic Mountain range is in the background. Vancouver Island, the second largest Pacific island after New Zealand, is home to the world famous Butchart Gardens, Pacific Rim National Park, and the Parliament buildings of the city of…
Planning a Disney World vacation in the near future? There are so many options for places to stay, where do you start? If there are more than two of you traveling, you want to stay for 5 – 7 days, and would rather save money than have daily housekeeping, there are several condo-style accommodation options…