Hawaiian Governor proposes raising Timeshare Occupancy Tax

Faced with an $800 million state budget deficit, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie, in a recent speech, suggested that diverting tourism marketing funds and raising timeshare taxes may be a way to close the gap. This comment caused some concerns from the Hawaii Tourism Authority who appeared to disagree with the proposal to redirect some of [...]

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Are you “Vacation Deprived”?

If you answer yes, to any of the questions below, the chances are very good that you are suffering from Vacation Deprivation…a relatively new, but sometimes serious condition that can affect your overall health, the health and well being of your family, personal relationships, communities and even the environment.  Do you currently have 3 or [...]

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Marriott Vacation Club “Goes Green”

In 1984, Marriott became the first branded hospitality company to enter the timeshare industry, adding its signature quality, service and hospitality expertise to the timeshare industry.  Since then Marriott Vacation Club has become a worldwide leader in vacation ownership and continues to lead by example with the “greening” of its resorts in North America and [...]

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The Good, The Bad & Beautiful News for Timeshares in 2011

The Good: Great buying opportunities. For existing timeshare owners looking to buy additional vacation weeks, 2011 will be an excellent year to add to your vacationing portfolio.  However, now is not the time for impulse buying or speculation by attempting to buy low and sell high.  In a bad economy, the cost of ownership increases. [...]

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Experience a “Virtual” Timeshare Vacation

And never leave your living room!    How? The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recently released a video that captures the essence of a timeshare vacation and gives an up-close look into the modern amenities that a timeshare vacation has to offer. If you do not own a timeshare and are curious what the difference is between [...]

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Hilton Grand Vacations Club (HGVC) Points Program Defined

Hilton Grand Vacations Club (HGVC) is a points-based vacation ownership and exchange system marketed and operated by Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide. HGVC operates resorts worldwide and provides property management services to affiliated resorts of which the majority of Hilton Grand Vacation Club properties are affiliated resorts.  There [...]

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Timeshare vacations help you stay on your diet!

Timeshares help you stay on your diet! It seems everyone is on some sort of special diet these days – gluten free, low fat, low carb, vegetarian, low salt and any number of other dietary restrictions or choices. How to continue eating healthy meals while vacationing in a hotel room can be a bit of [...]

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Weather report from Maui – Snow on Haleakala!

If you are on your timeshare vacation on Maui this week you are in for a treat.  We have all kinds of weather today.  It has rained very hard the last 12 hours all over the island.  Makena has gotten 3 inches of rain in the last 12 hours. URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL [...]

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Timeshare “Vesting” Options and Definitions

The word “vesting” is how an owner holds title to a deeded timeshare property.  During a timeshare closing, the escrow agent or closing agent supplies a closing package that asks the buyer how they choose to hold title.  Timeshare vesting options affect future tax, estate and legal decisions. Not all vesting options are available in [...]

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Timeshare travelling with pets!

What fun is it to leave on vacation and look into your pet’s sad eyes?   Not much!   Well, now there are “pet friendly” timeshare resorts where you can enjoy a great vacation with your entire family, even the dog or cat! Luxury timeshare resorts are rolling out the “pets welcome” mat. Not very long ago if [...]

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