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Vacation Ownership in Mexico

Mexico is one of the most popular destinations for timeshare vacationers from the U.S. Not surprising, with its 6,000 miles of beautiful coastline, and warm winter weather. Perspective Magazine’s Susan Knox investigated the Mexico-timeshare vacation connection and following are excerpts from her online article. “When you look at shared ownership in Mexico, the marketplace is…

RedWeek.com Top 25 Timeshare Rental Resorts Announced

Vacationers want sun, sun, and more sun according to the RedWeek.com list of top 25 timeshare rental resorts. Florida, the Caribbean, and Hawaii continue to be preferred vacation destinations of RedWeek.com users, taking 21 of the top 25 slots. While there has been some movement on the list since last year, Disney’s Beach Club Villas…

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Hyatt Timeshare Resorts Introduce “Toy Box”

Family timeshare vacations are a joy, a bonding time, and a way of creating memories for a lifetime. They can also be a challenge. Hyatt has announced a solution – the Hyatt Resort Toy Box. To keep your children entertained, Hyatt has partnered with the Toy Tips Research Institute – an independent group that provides…

Monarch Grand Vacations for Sale

Monarch Grand Vacations is a points-based program launched 12 years ago by Pacific Monarch Resorts, Inc. All Pacific Monarch resorts are developed to the highest quality standards and, as such, are designated with the 5-star rating by Interval International. RedWeek members have listed Monarch Grand Vacations for sale in a variety of resorts. Here are…

Timeshare Resellers Included on BBB List of Top Scams

The Better Business Bureau has released its list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2010. Job hunters and those struggling to make money and get out of debt were common targets of fraudsters, hackers and deceptive businesses in this tough economy. “With the economy still on the mend, scammers had a field day…

Do you Know the Disney Vacation Club Resale Requirements?

It’s always a good thing to keep up to date on the various rules and regulations associated with your timeshare ownership or vacation club membership. The online Wall Street Journal “Timeshare Information” department recently addressed the question “What is Disney Vacation Club’s Right of First Refusal?” The following article, posted by the Wall Street Journal…

Star Wars, Legoland and a Carlsbad Timeshare Vacation

What do Star Wars, Legoland and your Carlsbad timeshare vacation all have in common? Carlsbad, California, is a beautiful coastal town about 35 miles north of San Diego. In addition to having many timeshare rentals available, it is also the home of Legoland California. Legoland California will be the first Legoland theme park to launch…

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…