This past July, RedWeek debuted The Great Family Vacation Casting Call to undisputed success! The casting call offered vacationing families the chance to enjoy professional photography and RedWeek fame. Colleen, Shane and their two two teenagers were our first applicants to be selected. Hailing from Arizona, the family chose Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club in…
Grand Palisades prior construction beginning anew. After six years of dormancy, development of the timeshare resort Grand Palisades has resumed once more under Westport Capital Partners. Trouble for the resort began in 2009 when the recession was in full swing and the project’s lead developer declared bankruptcy and fled the country, leaving thousands of investors…
With Cabo just recovering from the hurricane that caused widespread damage and another crop of storms threatening tropical locations, many travelers are wondering if travel insurance is a worthwhile investment. Even if there is no looming natural disaster, travel insurance can be an excellent safeguard in the case of unforeseen circumstances or peace of mind…
Have you finalized your Christmas vacation plans yet? Okay, we know what you’re thinking – it’s not even Halloween yet! It’s too early to be thinking about Christmas, right? Holiday travel, however, often requires months and even a year of forethought – resorts book up fast, and the week of Christmas is often very in…
Vacationing in fall brings to mind brilliant autumn leaves, hikes in the crisp air with loved ones and sipping apple cider while snuggled up in front of the fireplace. If this is your idea of a perfect October vacation, then this month’s Resort Spotlight will be right up your alley! With a picturesque location and…
On the night of September 15th, Hurricane Odile slammed the Baja California peninsula, wreaking havoc on the entire southern half of the peninsula. Cabo San Lucas – a traditional vacation hotspot – was caught right in the trajectory of the storm. While the hurricane has long passed and the dust has settled, Cabo is still…
Florida’s balmy climate lends itself well to autumn vacations – the hot and heavy summer humidity has abated while still remaining warm enough for shorts and t-shirts. The best benefit of Florida in the fall, however? All of those Halloween celebrations at the theme parks! If you’re looking for a spooky fall trip the entire…
It might only be September now, but it won’t be long before the snow starts falling in North America’s top ski destinations. If you’re looking to hit the slopes this holiday season, first be sure that your park of choice is open. The advent of “ski season” is highly variant; some peaks open in late…
High season and low season are fairly well-known and straightforward terms in the travel industry; high season represents the ideal conditions and draws a heavy crowd at heavy prices, whereas low season is markedly more quiet with less-than-ideal conditions. True travel gurus, however, sing the praises of “shoulder season”. If you’re not aware of shoulder…
While plenty of owners love the flexibility that their timeshare can offer, sometimes it’s no longer possible to keep their ownership. This can be due to any number of reasons – the expense, the inability to travel or simply changing interests. When making the decision to let their timeshare go, many owners want out of…