Trastevere – Neighborhood of Rome, Creator of Spaghetti Carbonara (see Bonus Recipe below!) Travestere is a colorful Roman neighborhood distinctly characterized by its medieval beauty and artistic ambiance. To many Romans, the hum-drum description of “neighborhood” is a misrepresentation of this charmingly eclectic “city within a city”— an endearment with which enthusiasts have crowned this…
Wyoming is the embodiment of the great American West, and is a great timeshare vacation destination to “Cowboy Up.” The state rightly bills itself as “Forever West,” and if you’re looking for a taste of the cowboy experience this summer, head to Jackson Hole at the foot of the spectacular Grand Tetons National Park, for the quintessential…
Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt, submitted by Shirley V of California. Oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, originally the Great Pyramid was covered by casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface; what is seen today is the underlying core structure. Submit your photo to #TravelTuesday! Just send it via email to…
A fun way to enjoy a summer timeshare vacation “outside the box” is to actually stay in the middle of a big city. While others rush to the beach or mega theme parks, you can find amazing events, activities and sightseeing within just a few blocks of your city timeshare. Are you one, though, who…
From around the world 10,500 Olympic athletes, 200 Olympic horses, and visitors galore have been pouring into Great Britain for the London Olympics 2012 Summer Games. And it all starts tonight with the eagerly anticipated Opening Ceremonies. Traditionally an Olympics opening ceremony is the most popular event of the games. It’s not only a chance for the…
Whether you’re planning your timeshare vacation to England during the next two weeks for the London Olympics, or later after all the hoopla when you can visit a quieter and more serene England, touring the National Parks is a way to get to know this country in a wonderfully intimate way. Known as ‘Britain’s breathing…
Nicole Frehsee of Budget-Travel has listed a number of places she says kids should see before they are fifteen. The following three are great destinations for kids of all ages, and the bonus is that they are where budget-friendly timeshare rentals are available. 1. Monticello, Virginia. Located just outside Charlottesville, Monticello (pronounced “Mon-ti-CHELL-o”), Thomas Jefferson’s…
The Sky Wheel at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Submitted by Joe Gosha, Concord, North Carolina. Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand hosts over 14.6 million visitors annually, and is home to an array of attractions which include its beaches and many golf courses, as well as a number of amusement parks, an aquarium, and an…
For July the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is featuring four members from Shell Vacations Club (SVC) in its ongoing Timeshare Fan series. This is part of an industry initiative to showcase real timeshare owners talking about the reasons they love their vacations with timeshare. Each of the SVC members cite a variety of reasons…
A timeshare vacation in Paris is an immersion in a different world. The City of Light is certainly modern enough, but much of what visitors see hearken back to a different era. One where the kings and queens of France lived lavishly, whether in the city or in the country. A quick 20-minute drive from…