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Christmas Timeshare Rentals are Going Fast!

Have you finalized your Christmas vacation plans yet? Okay, we know what you’re thinking – it’s not even Halloween yet! It’s too early to be thinking about Christmas, right? Holiday travel, however, often requires months and even a year of forethought – resorts book up fast, and the week of Christmas is often very in…

October Resort Spotlight – Smugglers’ Notch Resort

Vacationing in fall brings to mind brilliant autumn leaves, hikes in the crisp air with loved ones and sipping apple cider while snuggled up in front of the fireplace. If this is your idea of a perfect October vacation, then this month’s Resort Spotlight will be right up your alley! With a picturesque location and…

Resort Progress in the Wake of Hurricane Odile

On the night of September 15th, Hurricane Odile slammed the Baja California peninsula, wreaking havoc on the entire southern half of the peninsula. Cabo San Lucas – a traditional vacation hotspot – was caught right in the trajectory of the storm. While the hurricane has long passed and the dust has settled, Cabo is still…

Celebrate Halloween in Sunny Florida!

Florida’s balmy climate lends itself well to autumn vacations – the hot and heavy summer humidity has abated while still remaining warm enough for shorts and t-shirts. The best benefit of Florida in the fall, however? All of those Halloween celebrations at the theme parks! If you’re looking for a spooky fall trip the entire…

Get Ready for Ski Season!

It might only be September now, but it won’t be long before the snow starts falling in North America’s top ski destinations. If you’re looking to hit the slopes this holiday season, first be sure that your park of choice is open. The advent of “ski season” is highly variant; some peaks open in late…

Take Advantage of Shoulder Season with a Timeshare Rental

High season and low season are fairly well-known and straightforward terms in the travel industry; high season represents the ideal conditions and draws a heavy crowd at heavy prices, whereas low season is markedly more quiet with less-than-ideal conditions. True travel gurus, however, sing the praises of “shoulder season”. If you’re not aware of shoulder…

Is Donating Your Timeshare a Viable Way “Out”?

While plenty of owners love the flexibility that their timeshare can offer, sometimes it’s no longer possible to keep their ownership. This can be due to any number of reasons – the expense, the inability to travel or simply changing interests. When making the decision to let their timeshare go, many owners want out of…

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Thanksgiving Weeks Are up for Grabs!

Have you given thought to where you’re headed for Thanksgiving this year? If you haven’t decided yet, now is your chance to snag some by-owner rentals for unbelievable prices when compared to rates straight from the resort. Many owners are eager to unload these precious weeks before they go to waste. Whether you have the…

September Resort Spotlight – Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas

Long, summer days grow shorter and the once-balmy breezes begin to bite a little bit harder. The leaves change color we swap out tank tops for sweaters – it’s beginning to feel like fall! The change of seasons is always bittersweet; even if we yearn for the coziness of fall, we always find ourselves longing…

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Enjoy New England’s Fall Foliage at Its Best!

It’s Labor Day, and as we bid summer a bittersweet goodbye, our minds turn toward autumn. If you’re looking for a way to brighten up these darker, cooler months, look no further than our own Northeast; New England has long been regarded as the absolute pinnacle when it comes to gorgeous fall foliage. Every year,…