One of the many sculptures at the Ming Dynasty Tombs outside Beijing, submitted by S. Vaine, California. The “Thirteen Imperial Tombs of the Ming Dynasty” were begun by Emperor Yongle in 1420. They were closed to “commoners” for the next 200 years. Today they are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check out the…
One of the main reasons to go on a long trip is to give yourself a chance to relax. The world is a stressful place, and there’s no denying that dealing with that long term stress can have a serious impact on your physical and mental health. Vacations are supposed to provide you with an…
The Scandinavian country of Denmark is a collection of islands and a peninsula that borders Northern Germany. Zealand is Denmark’s largest island and home to the country’s capital of Copenhagen. Bornholm is known as the holiday island and locally called the rock island and is home to the famous round house churches that date back…
“The world’s eyes will turn to us right after the closing of the London Games,” Jose Peixoto, Observer Program chief said at the beginning of the London Olympics 2012. “It’s very important that we learn from London’s experience.” Prior to London’s Closing Ceremony when Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes received the official Olympic flag…
July’s “Ask The Timeshare Crusader” question to Lisa Ann Schreier comes from Tiffany: I bought my timeshare from what I thought was an Interval International resort but I keep reading about a company called RCI and other people have told me about other exchange companies. What’s the story? Lisa Ann’s Answer: The vast majority of resorts…
With timeshare rentals available all around the world, you might find yourself planning a summer timeshare vacation in a country where you’ll need to also plan for vaccinations. Dr. Vivien Brown, international speaker on health prevention and wellness, offers this timely information: 1. Up to date tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough). A national survey found…
When in New Zealand, do what the locals do. Situated just a short 10min drive from inner Auckland, Mission Bay is one of the city’s most popular beaches.Named for the Melanesian Mission that was built there in the 1850s, you can still see some of the original buildings built from volcanic rock from the nearby…
Spring is its own special time of the year for timeshare vacations around the globe. Paul Casciato at Rueters has edited a list of places where April and May weather is delightful and the spring season is in full bloom. Part 2 of our two-part series takes a look at four more great spring destinations…
Spring is its own special time of the year for timeshare vacations around the globe. While summer – and with it the plans for big summer trips – comes up fast on its heels, spring still offers its own unique look at the world. So now, before it is gone, consider one of these destinations…
Tom and Mindi Davis of San Diego took time during a recent vacation at their Marriott Vacation Club timeshare in Panama City Beach, Florida to share the reasons they bought and vacation with timeshare. Their video and blog is the fourth in a series by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), showcasing the passion of…