The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services has fined American-, Mexican-, and Panamanian-based companies in the amount of $2 million for unlawfully soliciting funds from Oregon residents in a timeshare fraud scheme. The parties sold unregistered securities involving timeshares in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The Oregon residents, many of them elderly, lost more than $5…
Looking for a tropical destination this winter? Want to be warm with your toes in the sand instead of wrapped in wool sweaters and scarves? Try the Harborside Resort at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, Caribbean. The holidays are a great time to visit the Harborside Resort at Atlantis. Many RedWeek.com members have…
With the holidays approaching, many people are making travel plans to visit family, but not everyone can get back home. The solution? Make the holidays special right where you are! Rent a timeshare at RedWeek.com and see what timeshares are available right near where you live. Whether it be Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can still…
As reported by StarBulletin.com timeshare occupancy in Hawaii grew the first six months of 2009, even though the challenges in the economy showed an overall decline in visitors to the state. The Hawaii Tourism Authority reported that the number of visitors who spent their entire vacation in a timeshare was up by 5.8 percent over…
If you are new to timeshare rental or ownership, you may not be aware that your favorite hotel chain may also offer timeshare rentals. If you enjoy staying at Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham or Hilton and you are a member of RedWeek.com, you can rent a timeshare at one of these resorts listed by timeshare owners…
RedWeek.com, the largest online marketplace for timeshare rentals, resales and exchange, is talking timeshare on Twitter, Facebook, blogs and forums. There is a growing dialogue with timeshare owners and travelers worldwide about timeshare vacations on RedWeek.com Web sites. Social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and a large RedWeek.com discussion forum are used to share knowledge…
All-inclusive resorts are the way to go if you want to have a fixed cost for food and drinks while on vacation. This option works great for many people who want to allot their vacation budget up front and not be surprised by prices during their stay. When you decide to stay at an all-inclusive…
When planning your next timeshare vacation, why not choose a destination that offers golfing! A full week of playing golf would be a very relaxing way to spend your vacation. There are numerous timeshare resorts across the country that have golf courses close by or right next to the resort property. You’re sure to find…
As reported last month, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) has released their two advisories that provide timeshare owners with tips to help them have a good experience when considering a timeshare resale. In an effort to dispel misinformation and confusion in the secondary timeshare market, the advisories include tips on: how to review timeshare…
Are you looking to travel to a pet friendly timeshare resort? RedWeek.com has a quick link on the right side of their Web site that can give you an extensive list of all the timeshare resorts that allow pets. Once on that page, you can make your search easier by using the “view” drop down…