Thursday, October 6, 2011

Random Facts To Know When You Buy A Timeshare

Just wanted to write some random facts off the top of my head when you consider to buy a timeshare.
A timeshare is a piece of property, usually a vacation rental or room at a resort, that participants pay for up front. The purchaser can then use the timeshare for a specific period of time during the year. For the rest of the year, other owners of the timeshare use the property. While the investment sounds simple, there are many fees and headaches associated with timeshares if you do not know

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Attending A Timeshare Presentation? Survive The Sales Meeting

The timeshare industry is often thought to be full of scams. While the timeshare industry is a target for unscrupulous people, it is also a misunderstanding of what the financial commitment of timeshare ownership which also causes some misunderstanding. Here is some info for you:
First, it is important to know that many freebies are offered to you to attend a timeshare presentation.
This can vary from a few gift cards to free stays in a timeshare rental. This is in exchange to attend a

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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Your Questions About Travel Insurance

Carol asks…



Travel Insurance?
I am a british citizen, planning on visiting the US for about 80 days. What I am looking for is good, cheap, reliable travel insurance. I've seen some quotes that cost as much as the flight itself so any assistance would be appreciated.

--Thanks.






Emil answers:
I think that you will find a great deal on Moneysupermarket.com thats where I got my travel insurance, and they actually had to pay out on my policy as I ended up in a

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Sell My Timeshare – Is this a SCAM

I love timeshares. If you look through my blog you'll see I think buying timeshares and owning timeshares would be a great benefit to many people's lives. However, there are a lot of "timeshare scams" in the industry.

And while there are many unscrupulous people in the timeshare industry, I think a lot of the so-called "scams" come from people who just don't do their research before purchasing a timeshare and then realizing there is a lot more obligation to owning one.

Here is a

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Your Questions About Vacation Rentals By Owner

Mary asks…



Anyone used VRBO or Vacation Rentals By Owner??
Has anyone used Vacation Rentals By Owner very often and if so, what was your experience?

I am thinking about going through them to find a villa to stay in (one in France, one in Italy and one in Greece.






Emil answers:
Yeah. I prefer a different company. I can get you the best deal with a 110% rate guarantee! With thousands of choices! Contact me on megpcp3 on yahoo!







Paul

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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Buy A Timeshare: timeshare ownership, time intervals, and point systems.

When you buy a timeshare, it is important to know what you are getting into. There are quite a few terms and aspects to understand. With buying a timeshare, there are three main types of ownership: timeshare ownerhsip, time intervals, and point systems.

Timeshare Ownership:


With buying a timeshare in the traditional sense, you own the “right to use” a class and size of unit during a specified season based on its desirability which would be low, medium, or high.



To use

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Your Questions About International Travel Tips

John asks…



Any tips for international travel?
I am packing for a 20-day exchange program trip to Germany. I'll be on an overnight flight and for 10 days I stay with my exchange partner and her family (she came here earlier this year) and then the next 10 days I am touring Germany and Switzerland. I plan on writing everything down so that I don't forget anything... but I was wondering if anyone had some travel tips I could use?
Thanks.






Emil answers:
Flight

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Friday, August 5, 2011

Timeshare scams: FTC Shuts Down Timeshare Scams In Florida

While I love timeshares and believe they are a valuable asset for the right person, I also know that the industry has a lot of unscrupulous people in it running a lot of timeshare scams. Here is a repost of a very good article about one such timeshare scam.

The original article is on a company's website "Direct Transfers", a company which works in the timeshare resale market. I have not had any experience with them and cannot comment on them one way or another. However, this article

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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Your Questions About Vacation Rentals By Owner

Mary asks…



Anyone used VRBO or Vacation Rentals By Owner??
Has anyone used Vacation Rentals By Owner very often and if so, what was your experience?

I am thinking about going through them to find a villa to stay in (one in France, one in Italy and one in Greece.






Emil answers:
Yeah. I prefer a different company. I can get you the best deal with a 110% rate guarantee! With thousands of choices! Contact me on megpcp3 on yahoo!







Paul

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Your Questions About Summer Vacation Tips

Sharon asks…



What are good summer vacation ideas for the July 4th weekend?
Planning to take an extra 2 days for the long weekend and would love to know some tips for a great summer holiday anywhere in the U.S.






Emil answers:
San Diego has one of the best 4th of July celebrations in the country; I would not want to be anywhere else for that holiday. Pacific Beach and Mission Beach areas just go off for the whole week leading up to the 4th. About 250,000-300,000

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Shanghai Surprise: the Language of San Francisco and the Barbary Coast

Shanghai Surprise: the Language of San Francisco and the Barbary Coast

Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, North America, United States, Cruises
o. 200: the population of San Francisco in 1846.
o. 25,000: the population of San Francisco in 1849.

o. 300: the number of women living in San Francisco in 1849.
o. 200: the number of those women who were prostitutes.
o. 1,400: the number of murders in San Francisco from 1850-1856
o. 3: the number of murderers hanged during the same period.

One number that we'll never know are the amount of people who were abducted, taken out to sea during this time period, and forced to, among other things, use words like "ahoy." It happened so much that a particular word was invented for the practice and it has since entered the American lexicon: to shanghai someone.

The Barbary Coast was the physical hangover-a living, breathing collective gasp of desperation-of the Gold Rush. It created a lawless atmosphere that not even Moscow could compete with today.Continue reading Shanghai Surprise: the Language of San Francisco and the Barbary CoastShanghai Surprise: the Language of San Francisco and the Barbary Coast originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments



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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Emergency Air Travel - Bereave

Emergency Air Travel - Bereave

In times of emergency when you have to fly for a family funeral, or to see a terminally ill relative, shopping around for airfares is probably the last thing you want to think about. Many airlines have an answer for this - the bereavement fare, or compassionate fare, which is offered to family members traveling for a death in the family, or imminent death.

http://airtravel.about.com/od/travelindustrynews/tp/bereavementairlinetickets.htm



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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Want To Sell A Timeshare? Some Tips On Picking Advertising Sites

Timeshare sales and timeshare resale are still a big market. New timeshare are being developed and sold every year. The market is out there. It's just a matter now of the owner finding ways to reach out to the buying demographic.



After almost 50 years, the timeshare industry has continued to grow. Timeshares are very popular and owners can often find them to be a blessing in their lives. With that growth, however, there are also owners who are not happy with their timeshare. This

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Friday, June 24, 2011

Your Questions About Vacation Home Rentals

Mandy asks…



What is a good website to find vacation home rentals in Northern California?
I'm trying to find a honeymoon location for early October. We want something that is as secluded as is possible and is close to outdoor recreation. Beachfront would be great. Please provide websites where we might find information or if you know of a specific home, that would be great to know, too.






Emil answers:
A website called "Vacation Rentals By

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Timeshare Resale: Low Cost But At What Price?

Timeshare has become one of the segments of the travel industry that continues to grow dramatically over the years. It has become an accepted way to plan travel and vacation for many people around the world today.

A timeshare is at its core a "fractional" ownership of a vacation home.



Units tend to be luxurious condominiums including kitchen, dining, and living areas for vacationers to relax and enjoy their time away from home.

However, there are times when an owner finds they

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Your Questions About Cancun Mexico Travel Tips

Michael asks…



Safety tips for traveling to Mexico (Oasis Cancun)?
My bf and I (along with 3 other couples) just booked an all-inclusive trip to the Oasis All-Inclusive in Cancun. I heard that you shouldn't bring a laptop because the safes in the rooms aren't big enough to hold one, and to keep all cash or valuables in the safe. I also heard that it takes longer at the airport when leaving Mexico than arriving.

Does anyone have any safety or common-knowledge tips for us?

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Your Questions About Las Vegas Travel Tips

Nancy asks…



Does anyone have any travel tips for X-Country travel from Las Vegas to S.Carolina?
Me and my best friend will be traveling cross country be car from Las Vegas, NV to Greenville, SC at the end of August. We were thinking that we would stop at two points of interest for some fun...perhaps Mesa Verde, AZ, and Graveland in Memphis, TN. Any other suggestions for points of interest? Routes?






Emil answers:
Depends on what you like. I am quite familiar with

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Monday, June 20, 2011

10 Cheap Rome Hotels

10 Cheap Rome Hotels

Cheap Rome hotels make Rome Italy on a budget more possible. Think carefully about where to stay in Rome as you pursue budget travel.

http://budgettravel.about.com/od/europeonabudget/tp/rome_hotels.htm



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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Emergency Air Travel - Bereave

Emergency Air Travel - Bereave

In times of emergency when you have to fly for a family funeral, or to see a terminally ill relative, shopping around for airfares is probably the last thing you want to think about. Many airlines have an answer for this - the bereavement fare, or compassionate fare, which is offered to family members traveling for a death in the family, or imminent death.

http://airtravel.about.com/od/travelindustrynews/tp/bereavementairlinetickets.htm

Worldmark Timeshares: The Facts

The purpose of this article is to provide a brief introduction to Worldmark Timeshares, one of the most well known timeshare vacation groups.

Worldmark the Club was incorporated in 1989. Traditional "fractional" timeshare ownership, though a great idea, was not as ideal for the adventurous traveler. Enter the world of "vacation credit" or point systems into the vacation community. They employ this type of system giving greater flexibility to owners.



They originally focused on the

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Your questions about buy timeshare

Carol asks…



Should I buy a timeshare property from Interval International?
I am thinking of buying a timeshare and I was wondering if anyone owns from Interval International. How much did you pay? Was it worth the money? And how easy is it to exchange for different locations around the world? Does anyone else own from a different company?? Please share your stories. Any help would be great. Thanks!






Emil answers:
I am not familiar with them. I like timeshares.

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Danube River Cruises

Danube River Cruises

A Danube River cruise is a great way to experience Europe at a leisurely pace with stops at charming historic towns and cities in Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany.

http://www.travelchannel.com/travelchannel/Places_Trips/Destinations/Europe/Austria/Vienna/Daunbe_River_Cruises

Summer Concerts: New York City

Summer Concerts: New York City

Find a concert in New York City this summer with the help of this list of music events throughout New York City. From Central Park to Bowling Green and from June to September, there are musical performances around the city all summer long.

http://gonyc.about.com/cs/music/a/summermusic.htm

Introduction To Timeshares And RCI Timeshares

Back in the 1960's, a ski resort developer in the French Alps came up with an idea to motivate his patrons to continue to return to his resort each year. He encouraged many of his customers to purchase "fractional" ownerships at his resort instead of simply renting each year they came on vacation.

From this idea, revenue, attendance, and popularity boomed at his ski resort. The rest of the world was quick to catch on and started offering their own fractional ownership opportunities. Thus,

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Friday, June 10, 2011

Your Questions About Marriott Timeshare

John asks…



Marriott Timeshare?
My family just recently bought a Marriott Timeshare in Orlando, Florida. The name of our "home resort" is Marriott's Grande Vista. I was just wondering how your experiences have been at this location if you're an owner and have ever visited it.






Emil answers:
I have never owned a timeshare with Marriott, only Hilton and RCI. But have heard good things from friends of mine in regards to Marriott Timeshares. You may be able to find

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Sensational Singapore

Sensational Singapore

Singapore is a completely unique city state, offering bright lights, beautiful architecture shops, boutiques and some of South East Asia's most striking landmarks. Whether it's a luxury holiday, honeymoon or family break Singapore has something to offer everyone.

http://EzineArticles.com/6335934

Pack Light-Lightweight Travel

Pack Light-Lightweight Travel

It pays to pack light. Lightweight travel often involves one bag. Learn how to pack light with this step by step list of money saving tips.

http://budgettravel.about.com/od/howtobeabudgettraveler/ss/lightpack.htm



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Your Questions About Florida Vacation Homes Tips

Nancy asks…



Does anyone have any travel tips for driving to Florida with a 4 year old?
I will be driving from RI to FL in April for vacation. There are 9 of us going altogether. My son is four years old and I am wondering is any one has any travel tips for me??? Oh- we are driving down in a very large motor home with TV's and DVD's. I appreciate your help :)






Emil answers:
Sounds like fun. With a TV and DVD, all that I can think to add to entertain your son

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Go Select Custom Admission Pass

Go Select Custom Admission Pass

Here is an admission pass you can customize to your travel needs without paying for a lot of attractions you won't visit. The Go Select pass from Smart Destinations could help you with your next budget travel plan.

http://budgettravel.about.com/od/northamericandestinations/qt/Admission-Pass-Go-Select.htm



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Thursday, May 19, 2011

How To Travel Stress Free

Sometimes when you take a vacation it gets off on the wrong foot with all the stress that might come with trying to get the perfect vacation underway.
The trick is organization and planning. Even though this will take time and could be challenging to some of you, being able to plan and plan for contingencies can really help your peace of mind and get your trip started out on the right foot.
YOUR TRIP BUDGET
This is really a mindset: enjoy whatever you are able to afford. Don't break the

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Timeshare Information - Looking For Information on Timeshares?

All discerning buyers gather all information regarding any purchase before actually buying. So why would prospective timeshare owners be any different?The gamut of timeshare FAQs cover the basic question regarding what a timeshare means to the more complicated ones about fees, exchange facilities, resale and legalities involved. Timeshare FAQs on the Internet provide a one-stop information point for information on timeshares. Other sources for facts on timeshares are the timeshare resort

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Friday, April 22, 2011

Top Ten Ways To Get Out Of Your Timeshare Contract

1 - Sell it to someone else! - This is usually the first method that timeshare owners will look into. It is unfortunate that this rarely works, however, when people first purchase their timeshare they are assured that if they ever want to get rid of it that they can easily sell or rent it out. This misconception has caused a lot of timeshare owners to spend a lot of time and money trying to sell their timeshare with little to no success. The fact is that the timeshare resorts still have

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Expect Royal Treatment On Luxury Cruises

Commercial cruises are fine, but for a really delightful experience wouldn't it be better to be able to relax on a private yacht? And wouldn't is be great to travel at your own pace rather than be rushed to get back on the cruise liner before its sails away? Hard as it may be to believe, many people actually pay more for a trip aboard an overcrowded cruise ship. Why not discover the ultimate way to cruise in style, your ultimate luxury cruise? That' where yachts charters are making

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Finding Great Deals on 5-Star Luxury World Cruises

Taking a 5-star luxury world cruise doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg, which means people can set sail on a luxury cruise that may have thought they were too expensive. Contrary to popular opinion, the cost of 5-star luxury cruises is not a lot more expensive than the cost of a regular cruise. Just because the title says "luxury" consumers automatically assume it is out of their price range and dismiss it before even taking a second look at what the cruise entails.Of course, you

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Budget Hotels - Affordable Prices Come With Unaffordable Pains

Have you ever wondered how come budget hotels can offer amazing prices? It is a reasonable question. Obviously, you cannot expect to find the services and amenities that you find at more expensive hotels, when you stay at a budget one. However you should be able to expect the basics, right?Well, in most hotels this is not the case. If you surf the net for reviews on budget hotels you will find that most of them discuss the same issues, and one that can summarize them all is lack of quality.

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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Your Questions About Air Travel Tips

Emil's Note: It's great to enjoy your vacation once you get there, but you have to get there! Flying is one of those very strange things that binds us together. Here are some questions and answers about flying!








Robert asks…



Any air travel tips to Toronto for a 9 month old baby?
I am particularly wondering about the car seat. Do we bring it with us, and then install it into the cab on the way to the hotel?






Emil answers:
You are not required to

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Family Travel Contest: I is for iPad

Family Travel Contest: I is for iPad

In case you're arriving late to the party, here at The Perrin Post we're running an A-to-Z Family Travel Contest throughout April. The grand prize is a $16,000 family vacation at Grace Bay Club in Turks and Caicos. The challenge?...


http://feeds.concierge.com/~r/perrinpost/~3/V49SgJB2PnY/family-travel-contest-i-is-for-ipad.html



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Your Questions About Vacation Ideas

Emil's Note: Sometimes, vacations aren't always just about destination travel. Here are some questions and answers about just good ol' vacation ideas!


Richard asks…



Vacation Ideas?
Wifey and I are planning a vacation and don't know where to go. We don't golf or swim. We love siteseeing. Have any ideas what would be fun for us? We did the New Orleans thing last year.






Emil answers:
It depends on what kind of sights you want to see. If you like nature, you

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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Your Questions About Buy Florida Timeshare

Carol asks…



How to file taxes for TimeShare Property I bought?
Can I file taxes for the timeshare property I bought last year? If I could, what part of fees that I can file on the income tax?How about for the expenses we had when we went to Florida to buy that property? Is it considered as business trip? Can I also file all the expenses we had during that trip?Where in the tax form should I include all of those expenses? And also for the property itself, where in the form

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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Your Questions About Vacation Rentals

Mark asks…



Does anybody know where to find good vacation rentals in NYC?
Me and a few friends are planning a trip to nyc in sept. but we'd prefer not to stay in an over priced hotel and chill in the city like local new yorkers. I've been checking the internet but i cant seem to find any other legit vacation rentals that aren't looking to scam me and my friends out of our money....






Emil answers:
Besides renting timesahres, you cah try Hotel-Alternatives.com:

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Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

Memorial Day Weekend packages: find ideas for family getaways on Memorial Day weekend 2011.

http://travelwithkids.about.com/od/holidays/tp/Memorial_Day_Weekend.htm



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India - A Haven For Budget Travelers

India, the land of many hues and colors, is an interesting and affordable place to visit. Its white-sand beaches with golden sands, dense jungles with rare wild animals, deserts with fascinating sand dunes, endless plains crisscrossed by many rivers and rivulets, hillside tea and coffee plantations, and stunning Himalayas with wonderful hill stations certainly much attract the travelers, particularly the budget travelers. No wonder, travelers from all over the world visit the haven that

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Family Vacation Spots

Family Vacation Spots

Family vacations: a selection of best family vacation suggestions, starting with Orlando.

http://travelwithkids.about.com/od/topvacations/ss/Family-Vacation.htm

Your Questions About Sell Timeshare Fast

Thomas asks…I own a timeshare but dont use it and cant afford the maintenance fees. I owe $0 on it. Need to sell fast.?Is there anyway of getting out of the past due maintenance fees when I have not used the property for over 4 years ? What options do I have of getting out of my contract ? Repossesion process ? Take a loss on taxes ?Emil answers:Don't lose any more money by giving it to an online timeshare seller who asks for any upfront payment to sell it for you.
Local advert or online

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Best US Airline

Best US Airline

Winner of the 2011 Readers' Choice Award for Best US Airline.

http://airtravel.about.com/od/airlines/ss/About-Com-Readers-Choice-Awards-2011-Best-U-S-Airline_3.htm



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Your Questions About Buy Florida Timeshare

Donald asks…Is there a legal way to relinquish a Florida timeshare when nobody wants to buy it?The Bella Vista Corporation (Sheraton Vistana is the resort) says they will not "take back" a week that I own. There is no mortgage and all prior years maintenance fees have been paid. Only 2009 maintenance fees are due. I wanted to sign a quit claim deed but they said the only way I can dispose of it is to sell it or it will go into foreclosure if dues are not paid. This would seem unprofitable

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Monday, March 21, 2011

Spring Break Cancun 2011 - Safety Tips

Spring Break Cancun 2011 - Safety Tips

Recently media coverage of Mexico may have you changed your mind about travel to Cancun for this Spring Break. However, as in other tourist destinations throughout the world, crime is a fact of life, and as a tourist you may be targeted for theft. In order to increase your chances of having a safe and pleasant vacation, follow these 10 tips for Cancun travel safety.

http://EzineArticles.com/6037335

Friday, March 18, 2011

The Frugal Shopper's Guide to Luxury Living Onboard a Residential Cruise Ship

You have worked your entire life toward one goal, your retirement! Visions of traveling the world, seeing the places you have always dreamed of, and taking part in many exciting adventures fill your daydreams. However, many retirees find they are unable to afford active retirement living. The cost of airfare, hotels, meals, and other travel expenses, in addition to their usual cost of living, is simply out of reach. Luxury living aboard your own cruise ship can be affordable.Can you afford

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Where To Find Budget Travel Bargains

There is only one reliable place to find good budget travel and that is online. The internet has opened up a whole new universe of travel for those who are stuck on a pretty tight budget. Not everyone can afford to go on a month long vacation to the South of France but most of us can make good solid use of budget travel.When you do your travel shopping online you will find that you can afford much more than you thought you could. It is easy to find some good budget travel on the internet

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Tin City

Tin City

Tin City has been a fixture in Naples for over 100 years. Once known as a fishilling village, Tin City is a destination place for botiques shops and great restaurants.

http://EzineArticles.com/6013790



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Your questions about timeshare resales

Jenny asks…Timeshare resales?I am looking to buy a time share resale and I have being dealing with a company call Holiday Resales. I was wondering if any one had dealt with the company and if they had any opinions about this company good or bad. The companies web site is www.holidaygroup.comEmil answers:Do you like Orlando, Florida? If you do, try getting one of the timeshares from Westgate. When my friend was down there this summer, she and her husband went to one of their meetings and

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Advanced Vacation Tips - Buying a Vacation Home in Another Country

Advanced Vacation Tips - Buying a Vacation Home in Another Country

If you love to travel often and have a special place that you might want to be able to visit often and stay for a while without having to make reservations each time, and if you can afford it, you might want to think about buying your own home to vacation in. It's really important that before you consider buying a home and property in another country that you weight out the differences in cultures between yours and where you are thinking of buying the home. You are going to want to be in a place that you...

http://EzineArticles.com/6014788



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Friday, March 4, 2011

Frequent Flyer - American A

Phone Numbers - Airlines
So you'd like to speak to an actual person that works for the airline? Here is a list of phone contacts to reach the airline you're looking for.
http://airtravel.about.com/od/airlines/tp/airlinephonenumbers.htm

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Economical and Enjoyable Budget Travel to Disney

Budget travel does not necessarily equate to second class. If you're a budget savvy traveler, you know that there is always a better alternative. So before you embark on or your next Disney travel, here are some tips that will surely help you save extra dollars on your vacation.AirfaresIf you are on a budget travel, you should know that airfares to Orlando are the cheapest from mid-January until February and September through October. While there are air flights recommended for those on a

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Family Skiing in Utah

What Can I Bring on the Airplane?
The two words "plane trip" do not generally bring a warm, relaxed feeling to a parent's heart or mind. Still we all do them, and the Scout motto "be prepared" ...Read Full Post
http://travelwithkids.about.com/b/2011/02/28/what-can-i-bring-on-the-airplane.htm

Monday, February 21, 2011

Your questions about timeshare vacation

Nancy asks…timeshare vacation?can i do a timeshare vacation for a cruiseEmil answers:Yes.
Exchanges companies such as Interval International and RCI would exchange your timeshare week for a cruise. However sometimes is really hard to get the exchange and when you do usually is not worth the amount of points or weeks they ask for it.
Another idea is that if you are a timeshare owner your best move is to check with this companies to see if they have any "special" on cruises, usually they are

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Budget Traveling Around East Coast Australia

There are lots of ways to save money when budget traveling around East Coast Australia. I will show you the main ways you can save your Aussie dollars on accommodation, shopping, transport and much more so you can come home with more souvenirs and more happy memories without an empty pocket. I have lived in Sydney and Brisbane as well many other towns and cites on the east coast, hopefully my experience will save you lots of money!Australian moneyMoney in Australia is called the Australian

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Travel Europe - How to Travel Europe on a Cheap Budget

We all want to travel Europe on a cheap budget these days.Budget and discount price airlines have sprung up in almost every European country in the last few years - all of them fighting furiously with each other to offer the best value cheap airfare deals. But do we really benefit from these discount European travel prices or do the drawbacks of trying to travel Europe cheaply outweigh the advantages? Do the budget low price airfares blind us to the extra hassle that the cheap price might be

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Luxury Cruises On The Mediterranean

A classic Mediterranean cruise visits major port cities located on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the countries of Spain, France, Italy, Monaco, Greece and Turkey and the islands of Malta, Crete and Sicily. Some cruises also include stops in Egypt. The Mediterranean cruise season is April to November when the weather is generally sunny and mild. Many cruise lines sail the Mediterranean and while there is most likely a cruise that appeals to any style and budget, we'll focus

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Saturday, February 12, 2011

Air Canada Sale: Cheap Flights to Canada From the West Coast

Get Your Skis Out: Discount Lift Tickets at Liftopia
The snow is flying across the country and it’s time to gear up for ski season. If you’re an avid skier you probably have a few places that you hit the slopes every year. If you’re a novice snowboarder, you might be a little leery about investing in season passes for your local mountain. [...]
http://www.dealbase.com/blog/?p=4479

001 - Four Essential Pieces of Travel Wisdom

103 -
Top Destinations 2010

Our round-table panel of editors gather to discuss our top destinations for
the new year as well as one city our readers can't seem to get enough of.

http://www.frommers.com/audio/frommers_ep_103.mp3

Disney's Hawaii Resort Aulani

Spring Break Ideas for Families
Spring Break Ideas: read about many spring break ideas for families. How about heading to a city that has a St. Patrick's Day Parade?
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Friday, February 11, 2011

A Timeshare Presentation Survival Guide.

Millions of people attend a timeshare presentation every year. Millions more are invited but do not attend. You are probably one of those people, and if you're not, it is pretty easy to get yourself invited to one. I honestly love sales presentations, but that is because I know sales tactics which helps me see them for what they are and survive them. That being said, I find many of them to be informational and fun, and the fancy snacks and "free" gift offered are not shabby either.

What is a

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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Looking To Own A Timeshare? Check Out These Desirable Timeshare Destinations

While it is important that you really enjoy visiting the destination you buy your timeshare at, if you believe you will want to rent or exchange it often, it is important for you to also consider how desirable the location is.

Everyone would think that top timeshare travel destinations would only be in coastal states like Daytona Beach (Florida), Hawaii, and Cancun (Mexico). But you would be amazed to find that even places like Nevada, California and Minnesota are vying to occupy the top

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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Having A Problem With Selling Your Timeshare? Check These Alternatives Out

Many people originally get involved with timeshares with the full good intention of using it every year to take a vacation. However, realistically speaking, there is a good percentage of those folks that find they end up not using their timeshare. When this happens, the timeshare ends up unused even though the owner continues to pay the maintenance fees and if applicable the loan fees. Many owners may then consider selling their timeshare. While this is a viable option, selling a timeshare

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Friday, January 28, 2011

Should You Buy A Timeshare Property? Here Is Some Food For Thought

Many people have a question when thinking of buying a timeshare.

Financially, does it make sense or does it make sense at all to buy a timeshare?

Well the answer can be both yes or no depending on who is buying and for what purpose it is being bought. In this article we will discuss why it makes sense to buy a timeshare.

The main point of timeshare ownership is exactly that: you own your vacation resort. The question then becomes just like any question involving real estate: does it

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

What Is A Timeshare? Read And Learn What A Timeshare Is And Determine If You Should Own One.

When the word "timeshare" is heard today, many people shy away. I understand as well since timeshare solicitations have a bit of a "sneaky" feel to them. I personally think a timeshare is a great idea. This article is to objectively define for you what is and what isn't a timeshare.

So, what exactly is a timeshare?

A timeshare is at its basis a piece of property. It is shared among a number of owners.

Timeshare properties have traditionally been condominium resorts but the choices of

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