The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on con artists who take advantage of consumers hit hard by the weak economy. Many defrauded consumers need to sell their timeshares to help pay their living expenses. The FTC said the number of complaints related to fraudulent timeshare resales has more than tripled over the past…
Timeshares rentals are like magic wands – they can become a great vacation for just about anyone. What kind of timeshare traveler are you? Family TravelerFamily vacations are truly a joy, and something that both parents and kids will remember for years to come. But traveling with youngsters can still be a challenge. A timeshare…
Here’s something new to search for on your next timeshare vacation. A recent survey by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) cited kitchen gardens as the top restaurant trend of 2010. Now you can look for restaurants that are “taking the time to grow the salad rather than just assembling it” with fresh vegetables, fresh herbs,…
Francis Taylor, CEO of Dial An Exchange International (DAE), is a timeshare industry A-Lister. After gaining several years’ experience in the timeshare industry, Francis joined with Marc Chouinard to establish Dial An Exchange in Australia, and then expanded the business and opened offices in New Zealand, Europe and North America. Matt McDaniel, editor of Perspective…
Disney VoluntEARS give back to the community. The employees of the many diverse Disney companies, including ABC Television, Radio Disney, The Disney Store, ESPN Zone, and Disney on Ice, as well as all of the resorts and Disney Vacation Club, give back to their local communities through volunteerism. Disney VoluntEAR Committees have been formed in…
There are over 5 million timeshare owners world-wide, and the most recent survey had 85.6% agreeing that timeshare ownership was a positive experience. But maybe you shouldn’t buy a timeshare. Here are 5 reasons not to buy a timeshare: Looking for an InvestmentA timeshare is not a real estate investment. This can be confusing for…
Did you know that Smugglers’ Notch family resort in northern Vermont is a premier ski resort destination? And if you’re looking for a timeshare rental where the entire family can enjoy winter snow activities together, look no further. Smugglers’ Notch offers award-winning children’s programs, lessons, and activities for all ages. Smugglers’ Notch Snow Sports University…
Oahu is full of tourist attractions and events that can fill your days with delight, wonder, and fun. And as an Oahu timeshare vacationer you deserve to enjoy everything this island has to offer its visitors. But here’s a secret – follow the locals for what to do in the evenings. Honolulu has a population…
Many of you are planning timeshare vacations for the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years holidays, so the article “Holiday Travel 2010: What You Need to Know” is very timely. Written by travel journalist Ed Hewitt, and published on IndependentTraveler.com on October 25, 2010, the article offers salient advice on how to navigate holiday airline travel….