The Better Business Bureau (BBB) investigates thousands of scams every year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. As the New Year begins, the BBB looked at the most prevalent problems in 2011. And once again “Timeshare Scams” is in the Top Ten. While timeshare owners continue to be frustrated with…
The sun continues to rise on passenger rights – good news for timeshare vacationers. Last May the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new series of passenger rights. “It’s the biggest change in airline passenger protection since deregulation in 1978,” said Charlie Leocha, Director of the advocacy group Consumer Travel Alliance. It’s hoped that…
Anytime of the year is a great time to visit Orlando and its myriad theme parks, but winter is an especially good getaway time – warm weather, fewer crowds, and great deals on timeshare rentals. Orlando’s theme parks are packed full of stunning attractions, which can transport guests to fairytale lands, scenes from famous movies…
Is the resolve to become more mindful of one’s health just a passing New Year’s Resolution? Not according to the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), who says the wellness trend is here to stay throughout the year as consumers want their vacations to reflect a healthier lifestyle. While the timeshare industry has long advocated the…
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Today is the Lunar New Year, also known in China as the Spring Festival, and as Chinese New Year to the rest of the world. According to the web site ChineseNewYear2012.net, the Chinese celebrate their new year as a time to “welcome longevity, wealth and prosperity and to eliminate any negative chi from the past.”…
Have you heard of “Theme” vacations? As the January RedWeek Newsletter explained: Travel can be more than airports and luggage carousels by turning it into a game! 1. Travel by night to see a city in an entirely different light. (Las Vegas is great for this.) The Jockey Club, Las Vegas, NV, sits right on…
In Part 2 of our 2-Part series of how to go “local” on your Hawaii timeshare vacation on Oahu, we continue to follow our local guide, Karl, as he shows us several more ways to enjoy the island as the locals do. Visit downtown Honolulu: Oahu has a large immigrant population that is a significant…
What do New Year Resolutions and timeshare vacations have in common? They can work together perfectly to help you have your Best Year Yet! In our 2-part series we’re looking at how timeshare vacations help you stay on track with those resolutions. Part 2 has three more ideas: 4. Resolution: Allot more time for yourself….
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