{"id":3504,"date":"2019-04-02T12:49:08","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T12:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-1199783855.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/?p=3504"},"modified":"2021-08-27T14:33:13","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T14:33:13","slug":"vacation-ideas-tax-refund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/02\/vacation-ideas-tax-refund\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Vacation Ideas to Stretch Your Tax Refund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re in the the final countdown of tax season. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IRS reports that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/filing-season-statistics-for-week-ending-march-22-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the average tax refund<\/a> for this year is $2,915. Whether you\u2019re completing last-minute paperwork or waiting for the deposit to clear, it\u2019s not too early to start deciding how to spend your hard-earned cash. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For travelers, this is a good opportunity to finalize your 2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/timeshare-vacation-travel-bucket-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vacation plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Reward yourself with a much-deserved trip to the beach. Or play golf in the desert. We have five vacation ideas to help you stretch your tax refund.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. Plan a Hawaii Getaway<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel to the gorgeous islands of Hawaii. It\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/spring-break-destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">popular destination<\/a> for families and couples. From natural waterfalls to exotic rainforests, this corner of the world is what you need to escape the worries of the 9-5 grind. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a culture of its own, you\u2019ll discover the beauty and adventure of Hawaii. Fun fact: Each island is associated with a different flower and color.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip expensive hotels on this getaway. Instead, get more for your money with a timeshare rental. Treat yourself to a glass of wine with dinner at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5677-marriotts-maui-ocean-club-lahaina-villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriott\u2019s Maui Ocean Club &#8211; Lahaina Villas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3506\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/240708-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"vacation ideas tax refund\" class=\"wp-image-3506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/240708-700x467.jpg?v=3fb5d543090fb5c4befb3c8e2dac07dc 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/240708-250x167.jpg?v=3fb5d543090fb5c4befb3c8e2dac07dc 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/240708-768x512.jpg?v=3fb5d543090fb5c4befb3c8e2dac07dc 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/240708-120x80.jpg?v=3fb5d543090fb5c4befb3c8e2dac07dc 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/240708.jpg?v=3fb5d543090fb5c4befb3c8e2dac07dc 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Marriott\u2019s Maui Ocean Club &#8211; Lahaina Villas<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This timeshare resort is paradise with a 3.5-acre super pool that includes a water slide, waterfalls, and a children&#8217;s area. You also can rest and relax near the poolside bar. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maui Ocean Club offers a variety of top-level amenities such as a beauty shop, barbecue area, and game room. Each villa is stocked with a fully-equipped kitchen, in-room washer\/dryer, and upscale furnishings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Set Your Gaze on Florida Beaches<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head south to the Sunshine State where you can sip mojitos with your spouse on a beautiful beach. It\u2019s tempting not to visit Florida with its summer-like weather all year around. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3509\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"457\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/339126-700x457.jpg\" alt=\"vacation ideas tax refund\" class=\"wp-image-3509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/339126-700x457.jpg?v=cfb746ba7222fd1b57f8702c62b01675 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/339126-250x163.jpg?v=cfb746ba7222fd1b57f8702c62b01675 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/339126-768x501.jpg?v=cfb746ba7222fd1b57f8702c62b01675 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/339126-120x78.jpg?v=cfb746ba7222fd1b57f8702c62b01675 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/339126.jpg?v=cfb746ba7222fd1b57f8702c62b01675 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Wyndham Ocean Walk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the sand, you can enjoy a vibrant nightlife, take a swamp tour, or visit one of the several theme parks. It\u2019s truly a great location for adults to party and for kids to play. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your trip to Daytona Beach to enjoy seaside amusements and motor racing events. Lodging at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P804-wyndham-ocean-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wyndham Ocean Walk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fits any budget. You can nab a 7-night stay at a timeshare rental for about $2,000. Here\u2019s a recent review from a timeshare renter:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe resort is right in the middle of everything, you don\u2019t need to walk very far to eat, shop or view the sights. We stayed in North Tower and the room was spacious, clean, updated and what a view&#8230;We would definitely come back to this resort A++.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The resorts shares space with a pedestrian-only beach. It\u2019s Ocean Walk Village complex has a a marketplace, food court, lobby bar, putting green, and arcade. Oversized suites offer bright, modern decor with large living areas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Explore the Aruba Landscape<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the Southern Caribbean Sea, Aruba offers tropical weather with a mix of old traditions and modern influences. Try a different activity every day, from snorkeling to windsurfing to horseback riding. It\u2019s all available for you to explore!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fine dining isn\u2019t hard to locate on the island. From thick juicy steaks to fresh seafood, there\u2019s a dish to fit every traveler\u2019s palate. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3512\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"506\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/298536-700x506.jpg\" alt=\"vacation ideas tax refund\" class=\"wp-image-3512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/298536-700x506.jpg?v=41fda17ca9326d2f4accbb2a554c2d82 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/298536-250x181.jpg?v=41fda17ca9326d2f4accbb2a554c2d82 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/298536-768x555.jpg?v=41fda17ca9326d2f4accbb2a554c2d82 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/298536-120x87.jpg?v=41fda17ca9326d2f4accbb2a554c2d82 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/298536.jpg?v=41fda17ca9326d2f4accbb2a554c2d82 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready for fun and more fun at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5400-divi-village-golf-and-beach-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This all-inclusive resort gives you endless amenities to guarantee a great stay. You will can enjoy the beach volleyball court and the rock climbing wall on the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encased in a landscaped garden, this timeshare resort also provides a 9- hole golf course and golf training facility with two gourmet restaurants and a water view lounge. You can get a last-minute rental for just $228 per night.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Soak Up the Sun in Mexico<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax time is stressful. So why not start planning your next trip to Mexico? Fly over to Cabo San Lucas to lounge peacefully near the serene waters of the Sea of Cortez. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A must-see tourist attraction is El Arco (The Arch), a three-story tall rock formation. Plus, you\u2019ll spot sea lions as you travel by boat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3514\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/259045-700x480.jpg\" alt=\"vacation ideas tax refund\" class=\"wp-image-3514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/259045-700x480.jpg?v=346fa422b44cf80f4a1f30e90cdadf19 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/259045-250x171.jpg?v=346fa422b44cf80f4a1f30e90cdadf19 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/259045-768x526.jpg?v=346fa422b44cf80f4a1f30e90cdadf19 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/259045-120x82.jpg?v=346fa422b44cf80f4a1f30e90cdadf19 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/259045.jpg?v=346fa422b44cf80f4a1f30e90cdadf19 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Grand Solmar Land&#8217;s End Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you need first-class accommodations for your visit. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5994-grand-solmar-lands-end-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Solmar Land&#8217;s End Resort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sets a new standard of luxury. The timeshare resort features old world Mexican d\u00e9cor with handcrafted wood furnishings. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose from a Grand Studio that sleeps three guests to a four-bedroom penthouse with a private pool and Jacuzzi. Read this review from a timeshare owner:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI&#8217;m an owner here and I can&#8217;t express just how much I love this resort. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the infinity pools are stunning places to relax by day and then watch the sunset. The suites are spacious, stunning in their decor, and each have spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Experience the Big Texas Lifestyle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything is big in Texas. It\u2019s a culture of big food, big boots, and big personalities. You\u2019ll feel relaxed at every place because of the locals good ol\u2019 Southern hospitality. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Antonio is home to stunning parks, seasonal festivals, and lots of authentic food selections. Visit the Alamo for interactive tours and reenactments of the Texas Revolution. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3516\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"418\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/213069-700x418.jpg\" alt=\"vacation ideas tax refund\" class=\"wp-image-3516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/213069-700x418.jpg?v=5a80639137f2ab7bbffda43eb8ee456b 700w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/213069-250x149.jpg?v=5a80639137f2ab7bbffda43eb8ee456b 250w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/213069-768x459.jpg?v=5a80639137f2ab7bbffda43eb8ee456b 768w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/213069-120x72.jpg?v=5a80639137f2ab7bbffda43eb8ee456b 120w, https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/213069.jpg?v=5a80639137f2ab7bbffda43eb8ee456b 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your tax refund will be well spent at the&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5211-hyatt-wild-oak-ranch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Made with historic ranch architecture, this timeshare resort sits on 39 acres of lavish landscaping and nature trails.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A two-bedroom timeshare rental features a furnished private balcony or patio. You also will appreciate the large living room with a queen-size sofa bed and a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vacation Ideas Worth Your Tax Refund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy your tax refund with these vacation ideas. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You deserve to spend your money on an exciting travel experience. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We\u2019re in the the final countdown of tax season. The IRS reports that the average tax refund for this year is $2,915. 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