First it was the “Staycation,” and now it’s the “Nearcation.” Many families are still feeling the financial pinch of the recession, and at the same time definitely deserve, and even need, a summer family vacation. So let’s explore how renting a timeshare and taking a Nearcation can give you the best of all worlds. Gas…
You’ve heard about timeshare rental and you are ready to give it a try for your next vacation, but, how do you know which timeshare resort is right for you? When you browse for timeshares on RedWeek.com you’ll find member reviews, photos and detailed descriptions of the properties, so there are no surprises at check-in….
Many Florida timeshare owners, and those of you who are planning to vacation on a beautiful Florida beach by renting a timeshare, are wondering how the oil spill will affect this summer’s vacation plans. The oil spill was caused by a catastrophic explosion on April 30, 2010, that shot oil from an offshore drilling rig…
Everyone wants to stay healthy and when you are on vacation this is especially important. If your timeshare vacation requires airplane travel, read on for some health tips that will help you arrive at your destination in fine shape and ready for the fun ahead. Don’t Forget the ProteinYour last meal before getting on the…
Article written by guest blogger: Chrissy Pate co-founder of becentsable.net. Chrissy helps people save money and time. My family loves to travel! When we travel we usually rent timeshares because it gives us more space to spread out so it makes it easy to travel with children. Another big benefit of renting timeshare is all…
A Travel Product Review by J.W. – RedWeek.com Marketing Manager Are you getting ready to pack for your timeshare vacation? Well, if your trip is still a few weeks away, we’d like to recommend these great Packing Cubes from Ebags to help streamline your packing process and get you a little more organized. I first…
Disney Vacation Club recently issued a warning to timeshare owners regarding a fraudulent letter that has been going around. If you are a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) timeshare owner who received a letter stating that you had won a “Travel Passport Cash Giveaway,” you need to know that this letter was not sent by the…
Timeshare scams are still in the news. They include involvement in both high-pressure timeshare sales presentations, and “assisting” owners in selling their timeshares. On June 3, 2010, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General’s office announced a settlement reached with a Florida-based timeshare company. This time it’s Blue Green Corporation, which had complaints against it regarding the company’s alleged…
RedWeek.com is a member-supported marketplace for timeshare rentals, resales, and exchanges, and is the largest online timeshare marketplace. As such, it is a leader in the timeshare secondary market, and takes very seriously its role in helping people understand the timeshare industry. The site offers a comprehensive timeshare resource section with valuable information for owners,…
If you are a timeshare owner, or are considering becoming one, you’ll want to learn about the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). ARDA is the main trade association for the timeshare industry. It has almost 1000 members, ranging from privately held companies to major corporations, in over 20 countries. This Washington, D.C. – based association…