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Timeshare Company Starwood Announces Employment Forecast for 2010

Hospitality giant Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, owner of Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., announces plans to add more than 12,000 new jobs this year. Half of the jobs are slated to be located inside the U.S. in such areas as California and New York. Starwood owns Sheraton timeshare resorts as well as Westin timeshares. “Today,…

50th Resort Opens for Marriott Vacation Club

The Marriott Vacation Club is excited to announce that is has just opened its 50th resort, Marriott’s Oceana Palms – The Palm Beaches, located on Singer Island in Riviera Beach, Florida. Perfectly situated on the tip of Florida’s “Gold Coast,” this location has beautiful white beaches and horizons filled with graceful sails and stunning sunrises….

How Timeshare Owners Can Help Earthquake Victims in Haiti

This week, on January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. As timeshare owners watch the news and read about the devastation, you may be wondering how you can help. There are recovery efforts around the world working hard to assist Haitian earthquake victims. You can make a donation to one of several organizations ready…

Timeshare Exchange Availability is Top Concern in RedWeek.com Survey

This week we released the findings from our timeshare survey. Over 650 respondents told us that exchange availability and high maintenance fees charged by the resorts, was among their top concerns. Honesty, resale opportunities, and resort improvements completed the list of the top 5 items those who replied would like to see improved about timeshares….

Go Whale Watching on your Timeshare Vacation

Have you ever thought of planning a vacation around whales? January begins prime whale watching time for San Diego, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and the Hawaiian Islands. Rent a timeshare in any of these areas and give your family the thrill of a lifetime. San Diego, CaliforniaThe magnificent gray whale migrates annually from its feeding…

Where Will You Go On Your Spring Vacation?

Winter will be over before you know it and it’s time to start thinking about Spring! Where will you getaway for your Spring vacation? Will you stay in the United States or visit somewhere more exotic? Here’s a few recommendations from Redweek members to give you ideas and get your vacation planning underway. Disney’s BoardWalk…

Vacation Planning? Travel to a Hilton Head Timeshare!

Planning your vacation for 2010? Consider wonderful Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. With over 12 miles of beautiful beaches along the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, just an hour and a half drive from historic Charleston, SC and only 20 miles from the charms of Savannah, Georgia, this could be the perfect spot for a family…

6 Tips for Packing Light on Your Timeshare Vacation

Planning your timeshare vacation? A new mantra for travel these days is “Pack Light.” The days of taking half your closet with you on a trip are past. This new way of thinking might take a little getting used to, but once you’ve done it a couple of times you’ll wonder how you ever managed…

Plan a Ski Vacation at the Smuggler’s Notch Timeshare Resort

If you’re looking for a truly wonderful place for a family ski vacation this year, look no further than Smuggler’s Notch Resort in Vermont. Timeshare rentals at this resort start as low as $99/night allowing you to plan a real budget family vacation. Tucked into the very heart of the beautiful Green Mountains, Smuggler’s Notch…

Everyone Loves Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club Timeshare Resort

Take a look at the Oahu timeshares resort page for Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club on RedWeek.com. You’ll see that almost every reviewer gives this outstanding resort 5 stars! When you begin your vacation planning this year, put this resort at the top of your list. Rent a timeshare here starting as low as $100/night…