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Government Shutdown 2019: How It Impacts Your Air Travel Plans

The longest government shutdown in US history continues despite its negative impact on federal workers. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents are feeling the brunt of the political ordeal. As essential employees, they must report to work even when they aren’t getting paid. According to TSA, the agency reported a 7 percent rate of unscheduled absences…

Hundreds of Online Bookable Rentals Just Reduced by 25%

Looking to book your next vacation without spending a fortune?  Good news – we have just marked down hundreds of weeks in Mexico, Washington, California, and Utah so your vacation dollars go farther.  Looking for warm weather?  Head south of the border.  Want to ski?  Prime time for Park City, Utah. Mexico For those of…

Points owners – how to avoid losing your leftover points

We have been hearing this question a lot lately in customer service: “I have all these extra points, can I sell/rent them? What should I do so I don’t lose them?” Those of you who are point owners know what it’s like to have some leftover and you’re just not quite sure what can be…

Travel Insurance Now Available on Bookings With RedWeek Payments

RedWeek teamed up with CSA/Generali Global Assistance to offer travel insurance on rental bookings completed through the RedWeek Payments system.  We are especially excited to announce this partnership because it helps supplement our own cancellation policy – protecting travelers who have to cancel last minute, which we can’t otherwise accommodate.  The CSA/Generali policy includes a…

Canada Rolls out the Welcome Mat for US Timeshare Owners

Canadian tourism officials and timeshare HOAs are aggressively reaching out to US timeshare owners as the travel economy continues to grow worldwide. RedWeek just attended the Canadian Vacation Ownership Association (CVOA) annual conference to get a first-hand view of vacation ownership in the Great Lakes Blue Mountain region north of Toronto. Here’s our report. Go…

Hurricane Michael Affecting Timeshare Resorts Along the Florida Panhandle

Hurricane Michael slammed the Florida Panhandle earlier today as a Category 4 storm, and several timeshare resorts have been evacuated. At this time, we know the following resorts have been evacuated: Destin Club Destin Resort Destin Holiday Beach Resort Wyndham Vacation Resorts at Majestic Sun Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village Bay Club of Sandestin Wyndham…

Most Popular Christmas Picks

Ready to spend Christmas somewhere awesome this year?  RedWeek members are booking these weeks like crazy, but luckily there are still lots of weeks available!  Here are the most-booked Christmas destinations on RedWeek: Hawaii By far the top location for Christmas-travel on RedWeek is Hawaii!  Members’ favorites are: Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club on Oahu…

Last-Minute Thanksgiving Weeks Available!

Time’s running out to book a timeshare for your Thanksgiving vacation! We’ve made it a little easier with a guide to some of the resorts that still have space. No matter where you want to be grateful this year–on a sun-soaked beach, from the powdery slopes, on a lush golf course, or out of the…