Do you own a timeshare? Do you rent timeshares for your annual vacations? RedWeek.com is looking for timeshare owners and renters to provide some feedback on timeshares in a quick two question survey. Want to participate? Just click through to the Timeshare Survey web page and type in your answers to these two questions: What…
According to the Vacation Timeshare Owners Report, prepared by the ARDA International Foundation (AIF), almost half of the recent timeshare owners say they chose to rent a timeshare before deciding to buy. The report also went on to show that recent purchasers are younger, (58 percent are under the age of 45) wealthier (with an…
A sun-splashed beach vacation and Christmas at the same time? Why not! Rent a timeshare at Disney’s Beach Club Villas in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and you’re just steps away from an unforgettable Christmas holiday celebration at Disney’s Epcot. The Disney’s Beach Club Villas are decorated in the pastel colors and wood accents of beach…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. recently opened its 150th hotel in Asia Pacific – the ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Bengaluru. The opening of the 292-room hotel in India is part of Starwood’s long-term strategic growth plans in the Asia Pacific region. Prior to this new hotel, Starwood also opened seven…
Think that a Hawaiian vacation is just too expensive? Think again! Budget-friendly family vacations can be had at the Marriott Maui Ocean Club timeshare resorts. Located in Lahaina, the Ocean Club has three phases right on the beach with sand and snorkeling available practically out your front door. The name “Lahaina” means “merciless sun” in…
Thinking of a Disneyland or Disney World vacation as you travel to your timeshare next year? Well, if you participate in the “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” program that starts on January 1st, 2010, you could receive one free single day ticket to the Disneyland® or Disney World® theme park. “Give a Day….
Are you thinking about buying a timeshare resale but not sure how to do it? As you take a look at RedWeek.com for your next timeshare purchase, those who are not familiar with the timeshare resale market might wonder what some of the key points are they should consider when making a purchase. We’ve broken…
Hilton Hotels Corporation has changed its name to Hilton Worldwide, and with the name comes a new corporate image and logo. In an effort to reflect Hilton’s heritage, quality, and commitment to excellence in service, their goal is to also show how the company reaches people on a global level and this change represents how…
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services has fined American-, Mexican-, and Panamanian-based companies in the amount of $2 million for unlawfully soliciting funds from Oregon residents in a timeshare fraud scheme. The parties sold unregistered securities involving timeshares in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The Oregon residents, many of them elderly, lost more than $5…