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The Best Time to Buy DVC Points on Resale?

We already know that owner resales are a fantastic way to save on timeshare ownership, especially if you’re looking at the larger vacation clubs like Disney Vacation Club (DVC). If you’re really looking to maximize your “bang for the buck”, however, you might also be asking when to buy. For a long time, there was…

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Take a New Year’s Resolution Trip!

We’ve all been there – we start off every new year with an earnest proclamation of our resolution. You’re really going to do it this time! As great as our intentions might be, however, it’s often not too long before something goes awry and we slip up, our resolution abandoned in suit. The trick is…

Major Airline Changes Reported for 2015

As vacationers, many of us are all-too-familiar with air travel. Oftentimes, it’s a love-hate relationship; we love the speed by which a plane can deliver us to our destination, but few travelers find the journey itself pleasant. Between crowded airports, ever-changing air rates and typically FlyersRights.org, an organization dedicated to protecting consumers of air travel. uncomfortable…

Get Ready for Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows!

Artist’s rendering of the new Bungalow accommodations. Disney Vacation Club has quite the reputation in the realm of timeshares – and for good reason! These resorts are beloved by millions of vacationers and consistently rank among RedWeek members’ favorite timeshare resorts. So, when Disney Vacation Club announces a new resort, it’s big news! While rumored…

New Year’s Weeks Are Going Quickly!

Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas New Year’s week is an ever-popular time to travel and for good reason – there’s something exciting about ringing in the year somewhere out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, the popularity comes with some downsides. Resort rates soar in response to the demand, and many travelers are left out of options…

Seven Gift Ideas for the Travelers in Your Life

Every year, it feels like the holiday season creeps a bit closer without us even realizing it! For most of us, there’s still plenty of gift shopping to get squared away. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect present for the travelers in your life, let us recommend these seven ideas… 1. Noise-canceling headphones…

Travel Apps You Never Knew You Needed

Whether we like it or not, many of us tend to rely on our smartphones for day to day use. Travel is no exception, and our phones see a lot of use when we’re far from home. Flight times, maps, packing lists… Smartphones make everything a bit more streamlined, and there’s quite a number of…

Capture Your Trip’s Every Moment With These Ten Photography Tips!

When we travel, our cameras are invariably at our sides. Whether we’re rocking the newest DSLR camera or just a smartphone camera, we all want to capture every memorable moment of our vacation. These ten photography tips will help you manage your equipment, setting and subjects in pursuit of that perfect shot! No matter where…

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RedWeek’s Casting Calls Are a Success!

This past July, RedWeek debuted The Great Family Vacation Casting Call to undisputed success! The casting call offered vacationing families the chance to enjoy professional photography and RedWeek fame. Colleen, Shane and their two two teenagers were our first applicants to be selected. Hailing from Arizona, the family chose Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club in…