Mardi Gras “throws” – beads draping a balcony in New Orleans’ French Quarter – submitted by R. Scott, California. “Mardi Gras Throws” is what the industry terms the items tossed to the crowd from the parade floats. Besides the ever-popular bead necklaces, other things thrown include everything from toothbrushes to glitter-powder puffs. Buy a timeshare…
Tuesday, February 12, 2013, is the day this year that New Orleans will be pulling out all the stops and celebrating its over-the-top Mardi Gras. And a timeshare vacation will put you right in the middle of this grand party. This carnival-type celebration was created by the Roman Catholic Church sometime in the mid 13th…
It’s here again already – Chinese New Year. Or Lunar New Year as it is becoming more popularly known. And 2013 is the Year of the Snake. Although many people cringe at the idea of a snake, take heart – people born in the Chinese horoscope Year of the Snake are said to be attractive…
Finding a kid friendly timeshare vacation destination can be the difference between a trip full of whining, screaming torture and one filled of laughter and memories that will last a life time. That’s why we’ve put this list together for you of the top five destinations that your little ones will enjoy 1. Costa RicaThe natural beauty…
Winter always offers a wonderful time for wildlife watching. Deer are often seen while skiing, and a hike through Yellowstone will give you some good views of moose congregating by steaming pools. And February is prime whale-watching time. You can head to Hawaii to see the humpback whale, but you don’t have to travel so…
The Ponte Coperto “Covered Bridge” over the Ticino River in Pavia, Italy, submitted by J. Hammond, Michigan. Also known as the Ponte Vecchio Old Bridge, this is a brick and stone arch bridge that dates back to antiquity. The previous bridge, actually a replacement for a Roman construction, dated from 1354. It was heavily damaged…
For the sixth year running, leading timeshare marketplace RedWeek.com releases its list of Top 25 timeshare rental resorts. The Top 25 ranking is calculated using statistics from the site’s more than 1.5 million registered users. Back in the number one spot after falling to number two in 2012 is Disney’s Beach Club Villas in Lake…
It’s been a year, and millions of NFL football fans know what that means – Super Bowl Sunday! On Sunday, February 3, 2013, Super Bowl XLVII will be played between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Superdome. New Orleans is the perfect city to bring these two teams and their…
Off the general beaten path of Europe, but still ready to offer you an amazing vacation experience, Scotland stands ready. For a quick starter we’re going to look at one of Scotland’s most well-known cities, Edinburgh, along with its lesser-known neighbor, Fife. Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Parliament, and lies along the estuary…