Categories for North America

What Makes Hawaii Such a Prime Vacation Destination?

Hawaii… just the word brings a sense of ease and relaxation as you visualize crystal blue oceans, swaying palm trees and a warm tropical breeze on your skin. One of the most common reasons people make the decision to purchase a timeshare is to have the promise of an idyllic Hawaiian vacation in their back…

Legal Safeguards: Buying a Timeshare in Mexico

When buying a timeshare in Mexico, it’s important to understand all your legal safeguards. The Mexican law allows a buyer five business days to cancel a signed timeshare contract. Purchasers can cancel a timeshare contract within the five day period without a penalty. This right cannot be waived. (Article 56 of the Mexican Consumer Law)…

Canada Rolls out the Welcome Mat for US Timeshare Owners

Canadian tourism officials and timeshare HOAs are aggressively reaching out to US timeshare owners as the travel economy continues to grow worldwide. RedWeek just attended the Canadian Vacation Ownership Association (CVOA) annual conference to get a first-hand view of vacation ownership in the Great Lakes Blue Mountain region north of Toronto. Here’s our report. Go…

Is North or South Tahoe Right for You?

If you’re looking for a destination that offers a bit of everything, look no further than Lake Tahoe. Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities, water sports, a strong cultural scene, vibrant nightlife,  gourmet dining or just a beautiful retreat, Lake Tahoe is not easily beat. However, planning a trip does take a bit of research…

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May Resort Spotlight – Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club

Las Vegas is a vacation destination unlike any other – there’s so much to do, see and experience that it can be tough to cram all the excitement into one trip! One thing is for sure though – you’ll be very, very busy! And you’ll want somewhere plush, luxurious and utterly relaxing to come back…

How to Speak Cajun

(A tip of the hat to my niece who calls up and says, “…Hi Annie (Auntie) Helen, how ya be darlin’?”) If you are “fixin to” go to yo (your) timeshare in “Looziana”, (Louisiana) you need to understand the local dialect in order to communicate yo (your) needs clearly. Here’s a quick guide… In Hotels…

Is Travel to Mexico Safe?

With international travel, safety should always be at the forefront of your mind. Mexico is a favorite destination of many vacationers for it’s beaches and exotic flair, but it’s also gained as reputation as a very dangerous country where organized criminal groups run rampant. Many of Mexico’s resort and tourist destinations can seem entirely safe –…

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Take a New Year’s Resolution Trip!

We’ve all been there – we start off every new year with an earnest proclamation of our resolution. You’re really going to do it this time! As great as our intentions might be, however, it’s often not too long before something goes awry and we slip up, our resolution abandoned in suit. The trick is…