The Better Business Bureau has released its list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2010. Job hunters and those struggling to make money and get out of debt were common targets of fraudsters, hackers and deceptive businesses in this tough economy. “With the economy still on the mend, scammers had a field day…
It’s always a good thing to keep up to date on the various rules and regulations associated with your timeshare ownership or vacation club membership. The online Wall Street Journal “Timeshare Information” department recently addressed the question “What is Disney Vacation Club’s Right of First Refusal?” The following article, posted by the Wall Street Journal…
What do Star Wars, Legoland and your Carlsbad timeshare vacation all have in common? Carlsbad, California, is a beautiful coastal town about 35 miles north of San Diego. In addition to having many timeshare rentals available, it is also the home of Legoland California. Legoland California will be the first Legoland theme park to launch…
The Wall Street Journal recently posted an interesting article with some food for thought for all timeshare owners. “Should Your Children Go Through Probate to Inherit a Timeshare?” The author said, “This is a question I am often asked via my brokerage from clients who have attended a postcard company seminar and perhaps been misinformed….
Thursday Orlando authorities shut down a telemarketing company that was allegedly posing as a timeshare sales brokering service. Victims of the timeshare scam say they paid the company to sell their timeshare and received nothing in return. So far, four people have been arrested and there could be more as they expect that all employees…
RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands has announced in a press release that it has a new affiliation with ILOA Family Life Resort. Located in the region of Barra de São Miguel, Brazil, just 20 minutes from the capital city of Maceio, ILOA Family Life…
Happy birthday to us! It was eight years ago that RedWeek.com — now the largest online timeshare marketplace— was introduced. The brainchild of Classmates.com Founder Randy Conrads, RedWeek.com offers an online marketplace that connects travelers and the timeshare community. RedWeek.com caters to web-savvy travelers and timeshare owners alike. For rates much lower than renting directly…
If you are still in the planning stages of deciding where to go for your 2011 vacation this year, we’d like to share 3 big events that could help you decide. Whether you use a timeshare exchange or rental, you should consider these 3 destinations before you get your vacation plans locked in: Royal Wedding,…
Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies has announced it has entered into an exclusive sales and marketing agreement with Smugglers’ Notch Management Company, Ltd. WVO is expected to become the exclusive sales and marketing agent for the sale of vacation ownership…