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BBB Tips to Protect Yourself from Becoming a Victim of Timeshare Fraud

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently weighed in on the growing concern within the timeshare industry regarding the burgeoning number of timeshare scams. The BBB has been the most prominent watchdog of the marketplace for over 90 years. Its vision is, simply put, for “an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other.”…

Google gives Timeshare Owners a New Way to Search for Airfare Online

All the buzz in the current news is the announcement by Google that they are entering the travel search market by purchasing ITA software. This means that when you are planning your next timeshare rental vacation, you will have yet another easy way to check out airfare options on the internet. ITA was created in…

Hot Summer Weather – Take a Canada Timeshare Vacation

Now that sweltering humidity and stifling heat are covering much of the U.S.’s favorite east coast vacation areas – Orlando, Miami, Washington, D.C. – and the popular vacation destinations of the southwest deserts – Arizona, Las Vegas, Palm Springs – where to go? Why not head north and visit Canada – where it’s cool to…

Enjoy the Natural Beauty of the Oregon Coast in Your Timeshare

The stunningly beautiful Oregon Coast is a favorite summer vacation destination for many families, who return year after year. Unlike the more tropical sea shores of such places as Southern California, the Texas Gulf coast, and Florida, Oregon’s coast along the Pacific Ocean has a wild, wind-blown natural beauty to it. Rent a timeshare in…

Ideas for Summer Fun from Your Hawaii Timeshare

What are some fun summer things to do in Hawaii? Well, rent a timeshare, pack up the kids, and see for yourself! And to help you find and choose activities that your entire family will enjoy, here’s a partial list: Sports and outdoor events are a huge draw to Hawaii, for obvious reasons. Rent an…

Timeshares Available in the Best Cities for Summer Travel

Still looking for some help in deciding where to take the family on a summer timeshare rental vacation? Travel + Leisure Magazine has a list that might help you decide. Taking summer temperatures into account, as well as family-friendly places that have great parks and even farmer’s markets, following are a few of the spots…

Marriott Vacation Club Launches Timeshare Points Program

Marriott Vacation Club just launched its new “Destinations” timeshare points program in North America and the Caribbean. Marriott states that the new program offers greater flexibility, further personalization and more experience opportunities for timeshare owners through the use of the Vacation Club Points system. “After a quarter century of providing unforgettable vacations, we are excited…

California Dreamin’ in Your July 4th Timeshare Rental

Have you been “California Dreamin’”? Many people choose the Golden State as their summer family vacation destination, and for good reason. From deserts to mountains, from seashores to theme parks, California literally has it all. And true to that promise, there are a lot of choices for a 4th of July California timeshare vacation, and…

Timeshare Destinations to Celebrate July 4th

It’s time to Celebrate America! And what better way to join in the festivities than to rent a timeshare at one of the following “Best Places to Celebrate the Fourth of July.” Boston TimesharesThe east coast rather has a monopoly on where to make merry on Independence Day, seeing as how it’s the site of…

Timeshare Travelers: Southwest Airlines Launches 72-Hour Fare Sale

Attention timeshare travelers, if you can plan a timeshare vacation between September 8 and November 17, 2010, you can save a bundle by purchasing airline tickets through Southwest during its 72-hour “short window” sale which begins TODAY Tuesday, June 22 and goes through Thursday, June 24, 2010. To celebrate their 39th year in business, Southwest…