Are you thinking about taking the plunge and becoming an owner at your favorite resort? Before signing the paperwork, there’s a few decisions that warrant serious thought. First and foremost, do you buy straight from the resort or consider a by-owner resale? There are camps in favor of both options, and certainly the different sale…
May is best known for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, two special events. There are several other special events offered in May around our great states and some offer family-friendly fun to wacky weird events. On your next timeshare rental check out one of these May events: 1. Kentucky Derby (May 3): Since 1875 the…
Vacationing can get pretty expensive – as avid travelers, we’ve all been there. Between airfare, activity costs, food, souvenirs and pricy hotel rooms, you can be looking at a pretty sizable investment! This spring, why not save a bit and look into a destination a bit closer to home? When airfare is cut out of…
Sometimes the best way to explore a city, especially with kids, is by bike. The following cities are known to have intricate cycling paths for those who want to discover cities by bike. On your next timeshare rental go ahead and rent a bike and cycle through town with your family. 1. Portland, OR: Portland…
Travaasa Hana – one of our featured spa resorts! For most of us, it’s been a long and bitter winter and now that temperatures are warming up, Spring fever is in full swing! With the longer and warmer days ahead of us, we’re often so caught up in the abundance of activities that we often…
Who doesn’t love picnics? Adults, kids, even family pets cherish dining outdoors. Here are five family-friendly places from lush grassy fields to pebbly sand beaches that your troupe will adore to picnic at on your next timeshare rental: 1. Belvedere Castle: Nestled in Central Park this romantic castle (which kids also get a kick out…
The Manhattan Club is a luxury timeshare development in the center of Manhattan. People love it there. Well, as one owner on the Manhattan Club’s own Facebook page put it, it’s “A wonderful place to visit unless you’re an owner. Then your visit is dampened by resentment.” We’ve been watching the 18-page (and growing)…
America offers several free places to visit based on our long and storied history. Stay in a nearby timeshare and take your family to explore some of these free places that define our nation: 1. The National Mall: Attractions at the National Mall (pictured) are free to tour. Take your family to see the Washington…
The national trade association that represents timeshare developers has quietly launched a new educational website — vacationbetter.org — to help rank and file owners and prospective owners wade through the sometimes murky waters of timeshare. “This is aimed at the consumer who wants to become educated about timeshare products,” said Peter Roth, vice president of…
The Pacific Northwest is an oft-overlooked vacation destination. While winter buffets the coasts of Washington, Northern California and British Columbia with snow, sleet and freezing rain, spring brings a softer side to the Northwest. For vacationers seeking adventure and something a little wilder than a run-of-the-mill vacation, a spring trip to the Northwest might be…