{"id":605,"date":"2012-01-16T15:22:00","date_gmt":"2012-01-16T15:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-1199783855.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/16\/new-year-resolutions-and-timeshare-vacations\/"},"modified":"2012-01-16T15:22:00","modified_gmt":"2012-01-16T15:22:00","slug":"new-year-resolutions-and-timeshare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/16\/new-year-resolutions-and-timeshare\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year Resolutions and Timeshare Vacations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you start the New Year with all good intentions and a list of resolutions? Don\u2019t throw in the towel yet \u2013 it\u2019s timeshare vacations to the rescue. In a 2-part series we\u2019ll look at a list of six New Year\u2019s Resolutions \u2013 at least one of which you undoubtedly have on your list \u2013 and how timeshare vacations can help you keep them on track.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PsKzkjMPBWE\/TxREgG-bCwI\/AAAAAAAAC50\/_vpZOMVB440\/s1600\/Caribbean%2BRelaxing.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width: 320px;height: 256px\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Caribbean2BRelaxing.jpg?67d8e1f9f3405c575aed9e5c521f96b6\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">1. Resolution: Stress less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Destination: The Caribbean<\/p>\n<p>The definition of relaxation is \u201cThe state of being free from tension and anxiety, obtained by recreation or rest.\u201d What better dream vacation spot epitomizes this better than the Caribbean? With the Caribbean\u2019s blissful shimmering turquoise waters and white sugar-sand beaches, stress melts away of its own accord.<\/p>\n<p>An example of a timeshare rental is the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort on Palm Beach in Aruba, where you can get beauty and privacy, and relaxation, starting at just $107\/night. Check out other great <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/browse\/timeshares#caribbean\">Caribbean timeshare rentals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cDRnSC9dSuk\/TxRDqjF-BEI\/AAAAAAAAC5Q\/rpc-2ey35ZE\/s1600\/Resolution%2B-%2BSmuggs.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width: 240px;height: 180px\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Resolution2B-2BSmuggs.jpg?0fd5d0c172d084c885074b4db1b96a93\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">2. Resolution: Spend more time with family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Destination:  Smugglers\u2019 Notch Resort, Vermont<\/p>\n<p>Described as one of the preeminent Family Resorts in the country, Smugglers\u2019 Notch is a perfect 4-season family getaway, and as it has continued to expand and improve its family offerings it has become the standard by which other family resorts are measured. <\/p>\n<p>For example, the winter snow offers families such activities as the I-Did-Sled family to family competition, the Snowshoe Cider Walk, and the Torchlight Parade with its Fireworks finale. During the summer family activities include the Funmeister Family Tubing Party, the Discovery Cookie Race, and the Hawaiian Hula Party.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1918-smugglers-notch-resort\">Smugglers\u2019 Notch timeshare rentals<\/a> start at just $64\/night.<br \/><span style=\"font-weight:bold\"><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_P4XjONbJBc\/TxRD0KnYy-I\/AAAAAAAAC5c\/N9NDzxzQ10E\/s1600\/Resolution%2B-%2BColorado%2Bcoloradotrails.org.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width: 256px;height: 170px\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Resolution2B-2BColorado2Bcoloradotrails.org_.jpg?986ebcdbf5182f9a81a425aab0e4b076\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><br \/>3. Resolution: Exercise more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Destination: Colorado<\/p>\n<p>Colorado is consistently ranked as the #1 state for a fit population, and it\u2019s no wonder. Ski Country U.S.A. &#8211; that&#8217;s Colorado. With the spectacular Rocky Mountains as its central spine, Colorado offers the best skiing in the country, where you can enjoy the slopes that are the envy of the skiing world. Other winter activities include <a href=\"https:\/\/redweek.com\/2011\/12\/still-on-christmas-vacation-take.html\">backcountry snowboarding and ice climbing<\/a>, as well as ice skating and winter fly fishing. <\/p>\n<p>During the summer you can hike, backpack, and bike. Biking in Colorado is such a big deal, as a matter of fact, that there are many web sites dedicated to this one Rocky Mountain activity, and bike trails crisscross the entire state, from Pikes Peak to the Santa Fe Trail to stunning Rocky Mountain National Park.<\/p>\n<p>Use your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/browse\/North+America\/United+States\/Colorado-timeshares\">Colorado timeshare rental<\/a> as a hub and get out and enjoy exercising that is really play. You can find timeshare rentals as low as $70\/night. <\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit (Caribbean) http:\/\/triptourism.com\/<br \/>Photo Credit (Smugglers\u2019 Notch) smuggs.com<br \/>Photo Credit (Colorado) coloradotrail.org<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/2012\/01\/06\/us-travel-picks-resolutions-idUSTRE80513S20120106\">Reuters<\/a> for this fun idea, which we\u2019ve adapted for our RedWeek members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you start the New Year with all good intentions and a list of resolutions? Don\u2019t throw in the towel yet \u2013 it\u2019s timeshare vacations to the rescue. 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