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Starwood Opens 150th Hotel in Asia Pacific

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. recently opened its 150th hotel in Asia Pacific – the ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Bengaluru. The opening of the 292-room hotel in India is part of Starwood’s long-term strategic growth plans in the Asia Pacific region. Prior to this new hotel, Starwood also opened seven…

Rent a Timeshare at Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club

Think that a Hawaiian vacation is just too expensive? Think again! Budget-friendly family vacations can be had at the Marriott Maui Ocean Club timeshare resorts. Located in Lahaina, the Ocean Club has three phases right on the beach with sand and snorkeling available practically out your front door. The name “Lahaina” means “merciless sun” in…

Disney Gives Cheers to Volunteers

Thinking of a Disneyland or Disney World vacation as you travel to your timeshare next year? Well, if you participate in the “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” program that starts on January 1st, 2010, you could receive one free single day ticket to the Disneyland® or Disney World® theme park. “Give a Day….

8 Tips to Buying a Timeshare Resale

Are you thinking about buying a timeshare resale but not sure how to do it? As you take a look at RedWeek.com for your next timeshare purchase, those who are not familiar with the timeshare resale market might wonder what some of the key points are they should consider when making a purchase. We’ve broken…

Hilton Changes Name and Logo

Hilton Hotels Corporation has changed its name to Hilton Worldwide, and with the name comes a new corporate image and logo. In an effort to reflect Hilton’s heritage, quality, and commitment to excellence in service, their goal is to also show how the company reaches people on a global level and this change represents how…

Timeshare Fraud Strikes in Oregon

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services has fined American-, Mexican-, and Panamanian-based companies in the amount of $2 million for unlawfully soliciting funds from Oregon residents in a timeshare fraud scheme. The parties sold unregistered securities involving timeshares in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The Oregon residents, many of them elderly, lost more than $5…

Visit the Harborside Resort at Atlantis this Winter

Looking for a tropical destination this winter? Want to be warm with your toes in the sand instead of wrapped in wool sweaters and scarves? Try the Harborside Resort at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, Caribbean. The holidays are a great time to visit the Harborside Resort at Atlantis. Many RedWeek.com members have…

Spend the Holidays in a Timeshare

With the holidays approaching, many people are making travel plans to visit family, but not everyone can get back home. The solution? Make the holidays special right where you are! Rent a timeshare at RedWeek.com and see what timeshares are available right near where you live. Whether it be Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can still…

Timeshare Usage is Up

As reported by StarBulletin.com timeshare occupancy in Hawaii grew the first six months of 2009, even though the challenges in the economy showed an overall decline in visitors to the state. The Hawaii Tourism Authority reported that the number of visitors who spent their entire vacation in a timeshare was up by 5.8 percent over…

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Timeshare Rentals at Your Favorite Hotel?

If you are new to timeshare rental or ownership, you may not be aware that your favorite hotel chain may also offer timeshare rentals. If you enjoy staying at Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham or Hilton and you are a member of RedWeek.com, you can rent a timeshare at one of these resorts listed by timeshare owners…