Marriott Vacation Club just announced a new travel option for people who like the Marriott timeshare experience and, most importantly, vacationing on the Big Island in Hawaii. On Sept. 7, MVC announced the opening — next May — of its newest Hawaiian resort, the 112-unit Waikoloa Ocean Club, a one- and two-bedroom suite complex which…
MAUI — In a move to create more vacation opportunities for timeshare owners — and to alleviate an inventory crunch at the Maui Ocean Club — Marriott Vacation Club (MVC) has partnered with a luxurious, rustic and remote resort in Hana to accept Vacation Club points for nightly reservations. As a result, MVC Destinations Club…
Plan a timeshare vacation to Marriott’s Grand Chateau located just off the world famous Las Vegas Strip, where Marriott Vacation Club has announced the “topping-out” of the third, 37-story tower. The “topping-out” development milestone signifies the structural completion of the third tower since breaking ground just over 13 months ago. With an anticipated first occupancy…
Just in time for your summer timeshare vacation, Marriott Vacation Club has introduced the new Marriott Golf Academy℠, with locations at Marriott’s Grande Vista resort in Orlando, FL, and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge resort in Palm Desert, CA. Formerly the Faldo Golf Institute, the new Marriott Golf Academy℠ debuted on May 1, 2013. Marriott Golf Academy℠…
The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recently announced the names of six of its timeshare industry members who are making a concerted effort to create a greener, more environmentally-friendly world. “It’s one thing to recycle at your resort or participate in a clean-up once in a while,” says Howard Nusbaum, president and CEO of ARDA….
For a quarter-century, Desert Springs has been a major part of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley tourism scene, drawing travelers from around the globe. The resort, which spans 450 acres, marked its silver anniversary in February. It takes about 1,200 employees to operate Desert Springs, which includes five restaurants, two Ted Robinson-designed championship golf…
Tom and Mindi Davis of San Diego took time during a recent vacation at their Marriott Vacation Club timeshare in Panama City Beach, Florida to share the reasons they bought and vacation with timeshare. Their video and blog is the fourth in a series by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), showcasing the passion of…
Do you have questions about timeshare whole weeks vs. timeshare points? You’re not the only one. Our own Timeshare Crusader, Lisa Ann Schreier, talked about this issue in RedWeek’s October newsletter. In case you missed it, we are reprinting her article here to help shed light on this complicated subject: The whole weeks versus points…
Enjoy a taste of paradise in Hawaii at six distinct Marriott Vacation Club resorts on the islands of Kauai, Maui and Oahu. For a limited time, guests can take advantage of a relaxed and carefree vacation with daily dining credits to use during their stay. The new “Escape! Taste of Paradise” package provides vacationers with…
Marriott has three timeshare resort options on Maui. If you’re investigating the choices that are offered by Marriott regarding floor plans in its Maui timeshare resorts, here is some good information for you. Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club is the original structure of this timeshare resort. It’s a converted hotel that offers one-bedroom, two-bath, and two-…