The town center of a charming little village called Braine-le-Comte, about 30 km from Brussels. This is on the main street outside the train station. Submitted by Francoise Minor of New York City. Submit your photo to #TravelTuesday! Just send it via email to us at: learnmore (at) redweek (dot) com. Let us know your…
The Republican National Convention, originally scheduled to run this week from August 27 – August 30, but experiencing a somewhat soggy delay due to Hurricane Isaac, will be in Tampa, FL, a great vacation destination. Regardless of your political affiliations, the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg metropolitan area is rich with a wide array of things to…
In honor of the Olympics, and those Olympians who have received consecutive gold medals, RedWeek’s August newsletter featured three resorts that have received the distinguished RCI Gold Crown Resort award for consecutive years. The RCI Gold Crown Resort award designates resorts that have met or exceeded specific standards in the areas of unit housekeeping, resort…
Paris blossoms with art and history, exudes sophistication, and is the most fashionable place on the planet, but just like the proverbial boarding school socialite arriving at her first year in college, the city does have a wild side. The bars might close at 2am, but a diverse club scene keeps Paris alive and well…
August’s Ask The Timeshare Crusader question comes from Chloe: We were recently approached by a buyer interested in purchasing our timeshare. We’d agreed on a price and were ready to start the closing when our buyer suddenly had to leave town. He sent us a check for $3,900 to hold our timeshare, but asked us…
Entrance to Petra, Jordan, submitted by C. Noble, California. Petra is a historical and archaeological city in Jordan thought to have been established as early as 312 BC. It is Jordan’s most visited tourist attraction. The photo is of The Siq (meaning “shaft”), part of the narrow gorge that is the main entrance to Petra….
As the summer winds down and “back to school” looms ahead, many parents are trying to get that one last important trip in – taking the kids to Washington, D.C. While there’s no argument that a visit to our Nation’s Capital can boost any student’s enjoyment of learning American history, it’s also a sure thing…
Just when you thought you might have heard the last of Merry Old England, here’s an opportunity to broaden your horizons – not only with a tour along the River Thames, but also of what a timeshare rental can mean. Variety Cruisers-Windsor is home based at the Windsor Marina on a beautiful spot of the…
There is nothing more heartrending than handing your dog over to a friend, family member, or kennel owner as you depart for your holiday. As the plane starts to taxi, you begin to worry that you didn’t say goodbye properly, and your pet is bewildered and upset. ‘I should have made more of a fuss…
It’s easy to experience “Olympic Withdrawal” after the heady days of the remarkable London Olympics 2012 Summer Games that have just finished. Viewing the televised events became an almost addictive habit for several billion fans around the globe. Here’s a remedy – plan a timeshare rental vacation to previous Olympic cities. While there are many of…