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The Oil Spill and Your Florida Timeshare

Many Florida timeshare owners, and those of you who are planning to vacation on a beautiful Florida beach by renting a timeshare, are wondering how the oil spill will affect this summer’s vacation plans. The oil spill was caused by a catastrophic explosion on April 30, 2010, that shot oil from an offshore drilling rig…

Timeshare Travel Health Tips Before You Fly

Everyone wants to stay healthy and when you are on vacation this is especially important. If your timeshare vacation requires airplane travel, read on for some health tips that will help you arrive at your destination in fine shape and ready for the fun ahead. Don’t Forget the ProteinYour last meal before getting on the…

Save Money on Vacation by Renting a Timeshare!

Article written by guest blogger: Chrissy Pate co-founder of becentsable.net. Chrissy helps people save money and time. My family loves to travel! When we travel we usually rent timeshares because it gives us more space to spread out so it makes it easy to travel with children. Another big benefit of renting timeshare is all…

Packing Cubes are Great for Timeshare Travelers

A Travel Product Review by J.W. – RedWeek.com Marketing Manager Are you getting ready to pack for your timeshare vacation? Well, if your trip is still a few weeks away, we’d like to recommend these great Packing Cubes from Ebags to help streamline your packing process and get you a little more organized. I first…

Disney Vacation Club Issues Warning to Timeshare Owners

Disney Vacation Club recently issued a warning to timeshare owners regarding a fraudulent letter that has been going around. If you are a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) timeshare owner who received a letter stating that you had won a “Travel Passport Cash Giveaway,” you need to know that this letter was not sent by the…

Timeshare Scams Still in the News

Timeshare scams are still in the news. They include involvement in both high-pressure timeshare sales presentations, and “assisting” owners in selling their timeshares. On June 3, 2010, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General’s office announced a settlement reached with a Florida-based timeshare company. This time it’s Blue Green Corporation, which had complaints against it regarding the company’s alleged…

RedWeek.com and The Timeshare Crusader

RedWeek.com is a member-supported marketplace for timeshare rentals, resales, and exchanges, and is the largest online timeshare marketplace. As such, it is a leader in the timeshare secondary market, and takes very seriously its role in helping people understand the timeshare industry. The site offers a comprehensive timeshare resource section with valuable information for owners,…

How ARDA Helps Timeshare Owners

If you are a timeshare owner, or are considering becoming one, you’ll want to learn about the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). ARDA is the main trade association for the timeshare industry. It has almost 1000 members, ranging from privately held companies to major corporations, in over 20 countries. This Washington, D.C. – based association…

Explore the Golden State in a California Timeshare

The impression that many people have of California is that it has a mystique all its own. And they’re right. It’s exciting, beautiful, fun, and so different from almost any place else on earth. That’s why it ranks as one of the most “dreamed of” vacation destinations in the world. Take a family timeshare vacation…

Don’t Be a Victim of Timeshare Scams

If you are a timeshare owner, you know that timeshares offer you and your family a wonderful vacation with spacious accommodations at exciting resorts. You have the opportunity to visit your favorite location every year, and you also have the flexibility to choose different destinations and times of the year through timeshare exchange. Most timeshare…