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Marriott Vacation Club’s New Golf School

Just in time for your summer timeshare vacation, Marriott Vacation Club has introduced the new Marriott Golf Academy℠, with locations at Marriott’s Grande Vista resort in Orlando, FL, and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge resort in Palm Desert, CA. Formerly the Faldo Golf Institute, the new Marriott Golf Academy℠ debuted on May 1, 2013. Marriott Golf Academy℠…

Timeshare Travel #TravelTuesday Photo – You Need to take the Ferry

Port Angeles Ferry from Washington to Victoria, BC, Canada, taken from Vancouver Island by George G., California. The beautiful snow-capped Olympic Mountain range is in the background. Vancouver Island, the second largest Pacific island after New Zealand, is home to the world famous Butchart Gardens, Pacific Rim National Park, and the Parliament buildings of the city of…

Renting a Condo at Disney World – Which to Choose??

Planning a Disney World vacation in the near future? There are so many options for places to stay, where do you start? If there are more than two of you traveling, you want to stay for 5 – 7 days, and would rather save money than have daily housekeeping, there are several condo-style accommodation options…

Mother’s Day – A Timeshare Vacation of Beauty

Every woman loves things that are pretty, and your mother is no different. Let her indulge her beauty-appreciation side by sending her on a timeshare rental vacation to Washington, D.C. The Nation’s Capital offers many things to see that are lovely and enchanting, including: 1. Gowns.What woman (even a mom) doesn’t dream of dressing up…

Timeshare Travel – The Smart Guide to Traveling With Pets Abroad

If you’re a pet owner who is preparing to embark on a timeshare vacation out of the country with your furry-friend close by, preparation is key. Follow our pet-travel guide and begin to prepare systematically at least two months before traveling with your pet. 1. Paperwork. First things first: collect all the necessary paperwork related…

Timeshare Travel – Around the World Without a Passport

All you have to do is plan a timeshare vacation to Washington, D.C. during May – for an international and cultural event that began on May 4th, and which continues through the month. Presented by Cultural Tourism DC, the sixth annual Passport DC event gives you the opportunity to visit embassies and take part in…

Timeshare Travel #TravelTuesday Photo – City Scape

Scenes of the city – downtown Denver, Colorado. Submitted by Brad Perkins, Durango, CO. Over-sized sculpture of a flower blossom. Double reflection in glass-covered office building.. Sunrise over Denver. Denver is just an hour from some of the top ski resorts in the world, which offer awesome hiking and biking opportunities during the summer with a Colorado…

Timeshare Vacation – Flying? 5 Things You Should Know

As Memorial Day approaches and you start planning your summer timeshare vacation, you might be in for a few surprises if it’s been awhile since you’ve flown. Travel consumer advocate Christopher Elliott wants you to be particularly aware of these five changes: 1. New change fees. United Airlines and US Airways both raised fees to change a non-refundable…

Timeshare Travel – Cinco de Mayo in Texas

What better place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and all things Fiesta, than San Antonio,TX? Plan a timeshare vacation to this fascinating city which claims a remarkable Hispanic heritage. San Antonio grew to become the largest Spanish settlement in Texas, and for most of its history was the capital of the Spanish, later Mexican, province…

Top 3 Golf Courses in the Bahamas for a Timeshare Vacation

The Bahamas is one of the most sun kissed and opulent locations in the whole world, and it has a reputation as a leading and highly coveted timeshare vacation destination. It is also a source of many delightful surprises, with more than 700 islands located in the Bahamas archipelago which spread across more than 500…