{"id":156,"date":"2013-11-11T18:50:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-11T18:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-1199783855.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/11\/still-time-to-plan-a-christmas-getaway\/"},"modified":"2013-11-11T18:50:00","modified_gmt":"2013-11-11T18:50:00","slug":"still-time-to-plan-christmas-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/11\/still-time-to-plan-christmas-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Still Time to Plan a Christmas Getaway!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;letter-spacing: 0px\">It&#8217;s getting to be <i>that <\/i>time of year again&#8230; You know what I\u2019m talking about; the holiday season! The peculiar time of year when everyone&#8217;s at their happiest &#8211; and at their most stressed out. It\u2019s little wonder why: we all want our family and friends to have the best experience possible, and between the shopping and the planning, we understand it can get a bit overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 14px\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;letter-spacing: 0.0px\">This holiday season, why not treat your family to an unforgettable Christmas experience somewhere away from home? Christmas week is highly coveted among vacationers, and can be booked out long before even autumn comes to pass. Luckily, some savvy owners still have their weeks on hand and are eager to rent them out!<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 14px\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;letter-spacing: 0.0px\">Check out some of our suggestions below. Whether you&#8217;re looking for traditional snow and evergreens or a beachside Christmas, we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Timeshare rentals still available over Christmas:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>(prices in $USD for a&nbsp;<b>full week,<\/b>&nbsp;unless otherwise noted)<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 14px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\">Florida<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"float: right;margin-left: 1em;text-align: right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4614-sheraton-vistana-villages\" style=\"clear: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/63699.jpg?4464de85b20d790ac805882c1438ecd0\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Sheraton Vistana Villas, Orlando<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5639-holiday-inn-club-vacations-at-orange\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort &#8211; River Island<\/a>, Kissimmee &#8211; 2 bedroom units from $1,100<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5719-holiday-inn-club-vacations-at-orange\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort &#8211; East Villas<\/a>, Kissimmee &#8211; 2 bedroom units from $950<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4614-sheraton-vistana-villages\" target=\"_blank\">Sheraton Vistana Villages, Orlando<\/a> &#8211; 1-2 bedroom units from $850<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P845-bay-club\" target=\"_blank\">Bay Club, Destin<\/a> &#8211; 1 bedroom unit from $550<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\">Hawaii<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1352-wyndham-kauai-beach-villas\" target=\"_blank\">Wyndham Kauai Beach Villas<\/a>, Lihue, Kauai &#8211; 1-2 bedroom units from $999<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1281-kaanapali-beach-club\" target=\"_blank\">Kaanapali Beach Club<\/a>, Lahaina, Maui &#8211; 1 bedroom units from $1,200<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1409-marriotts-maui-ocean-club\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott\u2019s Maui Ocean Club<\/a>, Lahaina &#8211; 1-2 bedroom units from $1,900<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\">California<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P729-carlsbad-inn-beach-resort\" target=\"_blank\">Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort,<\/a> Carlsbad &#8211; 1 bedroom units from $850<br \/>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"float: right;margin-left: 1em;text-align: right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1675-marriotts-desert-springs-villas\" style=\"clear: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"182\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/152612.jpg?a67e5fb4d6fb0337db1873193afb78a4\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Marriott&#8217;s Desert Spring Villas, Palm Desert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P727-grand-pacific-palisades-resort\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Pacific Palisades Resort<\/a>, Carlsbad &#8211; 2 bedroom units from $1,100<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P885-lawrence-welk-resort-villas\" target=\"_blank\">Lawrence Welk Resort Villas<\/a>, Escondido &#8211; 1 and 2 bedroom units from $699<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1675-marriotts-desert-springs-villas\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott\u2019s Desert Spring Villas<\/a>, Palm Desert &#8211; Studio to 2 bedroom units from $700<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4641-the-westin-mission-hills-villas\" target=\"_blank\">The Westin Mission Hills Villas<\/a>, Rancho Mirage &#8211; 1-2 bedroom units from $1,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\">Nevada<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1986-the-ridge-tahoe\" target=\"_blank\">The Ridge Tahoe<\/a>, Stateline &#8211; 2 bedroom units from $1,149<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4870-the-villas-at-polo-towers\" target=\"_blank\">The Villas at Polo Towers<\/a>, Las Vegas &#8211; 1 to 2 bedroom units from $999<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"float: right;margin-left: 1em;text-align: right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4812-hyatt-main-street-station\" style=\"clear: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"222\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/12306.jpg?8856a6b0958922a09538a1eb303b5371\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Hyatt Main Street Station, Breckenridge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\">Colorado<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4812-hyatt-main-street-station\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt Main Street Station<\/a>, Breckenridge &#8211; Studio to 2 bedroom units from $1,393<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P562-the-christie-lodge\" target=\"_blank\">The Christie Lodge<\/a>, Avon &#8211; 1 to 3 bedroom units from $900<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\">Arizona<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1875-sheraton-desert-oasis\" target=\"_blank\">Sheraton Desert Oasis<\/a>, Scottsdale &#8211; 1-2 bedroom units from $875<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1876-scottsdale-villa-mirage\" target=\"_blank\">Scottsdale Villa Mirage<\/a>, Scottsdale &#8211; 1 bedroom unit at $690<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5033-hyatt-pinon-pointe\" target=\"_blank\">Hyatt Pinon Pointe<\/a>, Sedona &#8211; 2 bedroom unit at $1,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P6206-worldmark-phoenix-south-mountain\" target=\"_blank\">WorldMark Phoenix<\/a> &#8211; South Mountain Preserve &#8211; 2 bedroom unit at $900<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"float: right;margin-left: 1em;text-align: right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4790-big-cedar-wilderness-club\" style=\"clear: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/58281.jpg?b5abc3a1a271fb277d14e51e14a30bdd\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Big Cedar Wilderness Club, Ridgedale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\">Missouri<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4790-big-cedar-wilderness-club\" target=\"_blank\">Big Cedar Wilderness Club<\/a>, Ridgedale &#8211; 1 and 2 bedroom units from $110\/night &#8211; shorter stays available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"float: right;margin-left: 1em;text-align: right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P277-playa-grande-resort\" style=\"clear: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/64339.jpg?c0d471a6bde9b2bb9f939171ad22b0db\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Playa Grande Resort, Cabo San Lucas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\">Mexico<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5550-cabo-villas-beach-resort-spa\" target=\"_blank\">Cabo Villas Beach Resort and Spa<\/a>, Cabo San Lucas &#8211; 1 bedroom units from $1,199<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P503-club-regina-los-cabos\" target=\"_blank\">Club Regina Los Cabos,<\/a> San Jose del Cabo &#8211; Studio to 2 bedroom units from $700<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P277-playa-grande-resort\" target=\"_blank\">Playa Grande Resort<\/a>, Cabo San Lucas &#8211; 1 bedroom units from $900 (one posting is for two weeks spanning Christmas AND New Years)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 14px\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\"><b>*TIP*<\/b> When searching for Christmas weeks on RedWeek&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/search\"><span style=\"color: #021eaa;letter-spacing: 0px\">advanced search<\/span><\/a>, search for the location you&#8217;re interested in, with availability between Week 51 and Week 51, 2013. &nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 14px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\"><b>Please note<\/b>: All prices and availability were verified as of November 8, 2013.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0px\"><span style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif\">Did you manage to score a fantastic week for your Christmas vacation? Or is there a particular location you enjoy frequenting when the holiday season rolls around? Let us know in the comments &#8211; we&#8217;re always happy to hear from you!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s getting to be that time of year again&#8230; You know what I\u2019m talking about; the holiday season! The peculiar time of year when everyone&#8217;s at their happiest &#8211; and at their most stressed out. 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