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Water Safety at your Timeshare Resort

When your family is vacationing in a timeshare rental, no matter the time of year odds are that the resort has swimming pools. Well, that’s half the fun of staying at a resort, especially for your kids. And many of the resorts have waterpark features or are near waterpark theme parks. Dr. Steven Dowshing, chief…

Rent a Timeshare for a Better Vacation

In a recent press release, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) asked this question: “Tired of Eating Pizza on a Hotel Bed?” with this answer: “Rent a Timeshare for a Better Vacation.” Timeshare rental vacations can be a dream come true for budget-minded families, retirees, and even honeymooners just starting out. Instead of a cramped…

Hike Diamond Head on Your Oahu Timeshare Vacation

Diamond Head on Oahu in Hawaii is probably the most famous volcano crater on earth. We’ve all seen its image, on postcards, in travel magazines, and many a movie. Because it is so iconic, it can become just a part of the scenery. So, when you rent an Oahu timeshare, that’s a good time to…

Timeshare Rentals Next to Theme Parks

It’s summer, and that means “Theme Park Season” is in full swing! All across the country theme parks of all kinds, sizes, and, well – themes – open their doors and offer summer fun for the entire family. So saddle up, rent a timeshare, and hit the road for these great theme parks. For the…

Top 3 Luaus near Your Oahu Timeshare

When you rent a Hawaii timeshare for your family’s vacation, a must-do is attending a luau. We all know that fabulous Polynesian food, and exciting Polynesian entertainment, is what a luau is all about, but what are its roots? In ancient Hawaii the traditional feast was known as an ‘aha ‘aini, and marked special occasions….

10 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe While on Your Timeshare Vacation

When you are planning your timeshare rental vacation the entire family will be excited and ready to head out. If you also take the time to plan how to keep your home safe while you’re gone, you’ll have a much more relaxed and enjoyable time, knowing you don’t have to worry about things back home….

BBB Tips to Protect Yourself from Becoming a Victim of Timeshare Fraud

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently weighed in on the growing concern within the timeshare industry regarding the burgeoning number of timeshare scams. The BBB has been the most prominent watchdog of the marketplace for over 90 years. Its vision is, simply put, for “an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other.”…

Google gives Timeshare Owners a New Way to Search for Airfare Online

All the buzz in the current news is the announcement by Google that they are entering the travel search market by purchasing ITA software. This means that when you are planning your next timeshare rental vacation, you will have yet another easy way to check out airfare options on the internet. ITA was created in…

Hot Summer Weather – Take a Canada Timeshare Vacation

Now that sweltering humidity and stifling heat are covering much of the U.S.’s favorite east coast vacation areas – Orlando, Miami, Washington, D.C. – and the popular vacation destinations of the southwest deserts – Arizona, Las Vegas, Palm Springs – where to go? Why not head north and visit Canada – where it’s cool to…

Enjoy the Natural Beauty of the Oregon Coast in Your Timeshare

The stunningly beautiful Oregon Coast is a favorite summer vacation destination for many families, who return year after year. Unlike the more tropical sea shores of such places as Southern California, the Texas Gulf coast, and Florida, Oregon’s coast along the Pacific Ocean has a wild, wind-blown natural beauty to it. Rent a timeshare in…