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Questions about Timeshare Inheritance

The Wall Street Journal recently posted an interesting article with some food for thought for all timeshare owners. “Should Your Children Go Through Probate to Inherit a Timeshare?” The author said, “This is a question I am often asked via my brokerage from clients who have attended a postcard company seminar and perhaps been misinformed….

Orlando Timeshare Scam Shut Down

Thursday Orlando authorities shut down a telemarketing company that was allegedly posing as a timeshare sales brokering service. Victims of the timeshare scam say they paid the company to sell their timeshare and received nothing in return. So far, four people have been arrested and there could be more as they expect that all employees…

RCI Timeshare Exchange Adds ILOA Family Life Resort

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands has announced in a press release that it has a new affiliation with ILOA Family Life Resort. Located in the region of Barra de São Miguel, Brazil, just 20 minutes from the capital city of Maceio, ILOA Family Life…

RedWeek.com Timeshare Marketplace Celebrates Eighth Birthday

Happy birthday to us! It was eight years ago that RedWeek.com — now the largest online timeshare marketplace— was introduced. The brainchild of Classmates.com Founder Randy Conrads, RedWeek.com offers an online marketplace that connects travelers and the timeshare community. RedWeek.com caters to web-savvy travelers and timeshare owners alike. For rates much lower than renting directly…

3 Events that Could Inspire Your 2011 Travel Plans

If you are still in the planning stages of deciding where to go for your 2011 vacation this year, we’d like to share 3 big events that could help you decide. Whether you use a timeshare exchange or rental, you should consider these 3 destinations before you get your vacation plans locked in: Royal Wedding,…

Wyndham Vacation Ownership Announces Affiliation Smugglers’ Notch

Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies has announced it has entered into an exclusive sales and marketing agreement with Smugglers’ Notch Management Company, Ltd. WVO is expected to become the exclusive sales and marketing agent for the sale of vacation ownership…

Viva Wyndham Maya Completes Renovation of Kid’s Club

The Viva Wyndham Maya Resort has announced the completion of its Kid’s Club renovation. The remodel underscores the all-inclusive resort company’s commitment to providing a true family-friendly vacation experience. The renovation of the Kid’s Club includes fresh exterior paint, signage, a fenced outdoor play area and a private pool for the kids. The interior features…

New York City Tops U.S. Travel Destinations

New York City tops the list of U.S. travel destinations, reported Reuters, a global news agency. Despite the recession, and fears of bedbugs, Reuters said, New York City attracted a record 48.7 million visitors in 2010, making it the biggest tourist destination in the U.S for the second year in a row. Mayor Michael Bloomberg…

7 Food Festivals Near Your Florida Timeshare

As if the lure of warm temperatures, soft sand beaches, and crystal blue waters isn’t enough to get you packing for a winter timeshare rental vacation in Florida, the Sunshine State has just released its list of Food Festivals that will be taking place during the first three months of 2011. They’re happening all over…

Six New England Playgrounds on a Timeshare Budget

Renting a timeshare for a New England vacation is a great way to tour on a budget. Having a timeshare rental provides an affordable base for visiting the varied beauty of the region. New England offers the best skiing and hiking in the northeast – from beginner to most challenging and everything in between. Its…