Summer is well underway, and that means only one thing – start planning your timeshare vacation. And along with hot dogs and cotton candy finding the top rated roller coasters might just be on your to-do list this summer. ASTM International, a private standards-setting organization based in Pennsylvania, has published standards that spell out the…
There was once a time when you didn’t have to pay extra fees to the airlines just so you could bring some luggage on your timeshare vacation. In the past there were very little stipulations on what you could check when flying but times change. It may seem strange to remember the golden era of…
In Part 5 of our 5-part series on cities where you can have a great timeshare vacation with real no-cost entertainment we explore how New York City fits the bill. New York City is one of the most exciting cities in the world to visit. And, as with most big cities it can also be…
At the bottom of the Grand Canyon, photography by Erin McDonnell, Phoenix, AZ. Considered one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Doing the rim-to-rim hike has become a popular goal for many outdoor aficionados. Veterans of the hike suggest taking…
Even a beach timeshare vacation can be budget-friendly when you find a city that offers free activities. In Part 4 of our 5-part series on cities where you can have a great time with real no-cost entertainment we take a look at Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is the ultimate summer beach experience. Located in the…
You can have a fun and busy timeshare vacation on a budget in many cities by staying in a budget-friendly timeshare rental, and taking advantage of the free things to do that most cities offer. In a 5-part series we are taking a look at cities where you can have a great time with real…
Fireworks and our July Fourth celebrations are so iconically connected that you have probably been planning a Fourth of July timeshare vacation to enjoy your favorite pyrotechnics show. But have you ever wondered how fireworks on the Fourth first started? The day in 1776 that the Continental Congress actually decided to go for independence from…
Cambria Beach, CA – submitted by Joann W., Poway, CA Cambria is a lovely little seaside town located on the beautiful Big Sur stretch of California Highway 1 between San Francisco and Los Angles. It is just six miles from famous Hearst Castle in San Simeon. During the Great Depression Cambria was able to thrive…
Even in this day and age you can have a budget-friendly timeshare vacation by staying in a timeshare rental and then checking out your destination city’s “freebies.” In a 5-part series we are taking a look at cities where you can have a great time with real no-cost entertainment. Part 2 – New Orleans. This…
Plans for summer vacations are in full swing, and many of you are getting your vacation budget handled by staying in a timeshare rental. But the climbing expenses of transportation – increasing costs of gasoline for driving, the many add-on fees when flying – can eat away at that vacation budget. However, there’s still plenty…