Are you looking for a way to help Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims? Both Marriott and Hilton are offering a means by which their guests and vacation club members can donate to victims of this unrelenting tragedy. MarriottRedeem Marriott Rewards points for donations to the Red Cross. From now through May 15, 2011, Marriott Rewards…
Wherever you are vacationing with your timeshare, or plan to vacation within the next couple of weeks, you need to pay close attention to all news reports if you will be on the west coast of the U.S., or within the Pacific Rim. In the wake of the devastating 8.9 earthquake in Japan, sirens have…
Family timeshare vacations are a joy, a bonding time, and a way of creating memories for a lifetime. They can also be a challenge. Hyatt has announced a solution – the Hyatt Resort Toy Box. To keep your children entertained, Hyatt has partnered with the Toy Tips Research Institute – an independent group that provides…
The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club introduces its 10th club location in one of the country’s most sought-after ski destinations, Vail, Colorado. The Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail is now welcoming members to the newest club property, at the base of Vail Mountain in LionsHead Village and neighboring the banks of Gore Creek. Featuring Vail’s traditional Bavarian-style architecture hailing…
Here’s something new to search for on your next timeshare vacation. A recent survey by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) cited kitchen gardens as the top restaurant trend of 2010. Now you can look for restaurants that are “taking the time to grow the salad rather than just assembling it” with fresh vegetables, fresh herbs,…
Marriott, parent company of Marriott Vacation Club timeshare resorts, is the first U.S. lodging company to follow the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The hospitality giant’s Sustainability Report tracks reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, among other “green” projects. Marriott was honored with the 2007 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Since…
With the slogan “Vacation Planning is Fun and Easy in Any Language” RCI® has just announced that it is launching a Spanish Language Channel on RCI TV. Numerous videos are offered in Spanish, and high-definition videos narrated by the “RCI Guy” now feature Spanish subtitles. RCI is part of Wyndham Exchange & Rentals, the worldwide…
Resort Condominium International (RCI), one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies, has created a new iPhone app allowing timeshare travelers to share their vacation memories with family and friends in real time. With RCI Snapbook™, you can capture pictures, videos, audio or notes from your vacation, upload them to RCISnapBook.com and invite friends and…
This summer Marriott Resorts in Hawaii (the parent company of Marriott Vacation Club International) participated in the 32nd annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk, sponsored by the Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association (HHLA). In total, 1,361 associates of Marriott Resorts Hawaii took part in the Charity Walk, which raised money for local Hawaiian charities. It all…
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is popularly known as “Ski Town, USA” and for good reason. It is an internationally known winter resort destination. However, summer outdoor enthusiasts also rank it as one of the top mountain summer vacation destinations in the world. Located in the northern Colorado Rocky Mountains just west of the Continental Divide, Steamboat…