Lush white sands line Mazatlan! Like shrimp? Plan your next vacation in the Shrimp Capital of the World – Mazatlan, Mexico. Mazatlan is family-friendly and filled with enough activities to meet anyone’s interest. About Mazatlan Mazatlan, a Nahuatl word meaning “place of the deer” is located ten miles from the Pacific Ocean and its latitude is…
In a move to make vacationers more aware of travel scams, the Grand Solmar Timeshare Scam Avoidance Group has introduced a new blog aimed specifically at teaching readers to avoid common travel scams. While RedWeek has tackled the steps needed to avoid timeshare rental scams, Grand Solmar zeroes in on scams vacationers are likely to face…
Are you in the market for a new timeshare? Before beginning your search, let us introduce you to perhaps the best-kept secret on RedWeek: The Bargain Resales section. While most timeshare resales can be considered a “bargain” in comparison to purchases from the developer, the prices on these resales range from $0 to $10, giving a…
Packing shouldn’t be a stressful endeavor but for many of us, it’s just that. Let’s face it… it’s hard to fight the urge to cram your entire closet and dozens of incidentals in a single suitcase. We know – we’ve been there! That’s why we’re bringing you ten tips that are sure to make the…
Oahu’s reputation as Hawaii’s hub for water sports is not to be taken lightly. While Oahu is regarded first and foremost as the surfing capitol of Hawaii (or the country, as many would claim!), the island’s warm waters and pleasantly balmy weather have made it a haven for all sorts of aquatic pursuits. Have you…
Timeshare tours have something of a reputation in the industry – and it’s not always a good one. Pushy salespeople and underhanded tactics are the expectation, but timeshare tours don’t have to be a cringe-inducing nightmare; they can also be a fantastic learning experience, and a way to get a feel for the resort before…
While buying into a timeshare might seem like a simple premise, the process deserves quite a bit of thought. New, soon-to-be owners in particular are confronted with a collection of questions that deserve some major consideration. One among them is the question whether to buy at a resort where you intend to vacation every year…
Music festivals are a staple of summertime fun – it’s the perfect occasion to eat, drink and be merry under the summer sun, all to the beat of your favorite bands and musicians. Many festivals are based in areas with plenty of other attractions and entertainment, making it the perfect excuse to escape for a…
My husband and I just returned from our first timeshare vacation in beautiful Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. We vacationed with two other couples due to the generosity of one couple who traded their two bedroom timeshare for a three bedroom unit so that there was enough room for all of us. Although…
Are you thinking about taking the plunge and becoming an owner at your favorite resort? Before signing the paperwork, there’s a few decisions that warrant serious thought. First and foremost, do you buy straight from the resort or consider a by-owner resale? There are camps in favor of both options, and certainly the different sale…