With today's rapidly evolving vacation home market, consumers are more and more exposed to an increasingly diverse marketplace offering a wide range of leisure travel options. The growing variety of vacation home options include: Timeshare/Vacation Ownership, Fractional Ownership/Private Residence Clubs, Destination Clubs, Condo Hotels and Traditional Second Home Ownership. Let's look at how timeshare vacations compare to the other options...more
The recent economy has drastically affected the vacation industry and timeshare promotions. Timeshare companies have made changes to their marketing packages by increasing the value you receive in exchange for attending a timeshare sales presentation. Most of us know that time share companies will provide discount vacation packages to popular travel destinations to attract potential buyers to the properties. Current timeshare promotions are...more
There are two main avenues to purchasing a time share; on the retail market or from a reseller. It looks like it is a case of 'you get what you pay for' which is true of many things in life, and there are advantages to both. Let's explore these two choices together.We've all received the postcards and letters in the mail that we usually pitch into the trash, or the telemarketing call or the email for a weekend vacation special. If you are one of those people who automatically get rid of them without looking into them, you could be missing out on some great vacation bargains here!Taking advantage of these can give you exposure to some wonderful vacation opportunities at a very low price. They're offering, so why not take advantage? The advantage of buying from a developer is that they will finance you. If you are unable to secure a loan on your own, especially during these times of tightened credit, you can still take advantage of the life of relaxation and leisure that buying a timeshare allows. As with any property purchase, make a decision that you are comfortable with and best serves your needs. Timeshare experts are advising to buy timeshares from major corporations or...more
As in real estate where the mantra is location, location location; the mantra to remember when you have a timeshare for sale is; value, value, value! Of course, location is important when selling your timeshare - the more desirable a location, the more desirable your unit will be. But, in order to properly structure your timeshare sale, it is...more
RCI is the largest timeshare exchange company in the world with over 4,000 affiliated resorts worldwide. North American locations include 116 locations in Canada, 1556 in the United States and 357 in Mexico. There are also 232 locations in the Caribbean, 44 in Central America, 313 in South America, 1420 in Europe, 304 in Africa and the Middle East,...more
Choosing a Timeshare PropertyThere are thousands of timeshare resorts and properties out in the market to choose from. You may find a property that you love from the beginning and be very happy with your choice. However, if you are thinking of entering the timeshare market for the first time, unless you know exactly where you want to have your home resort, a place that you would enjoy vacationing at and are certain that you will like the amenities and services that the resort provides; you should consider renting. Then after trying the timeshare vacation lifestyle, you can intelligently choose the resort that's right for you.Rent or Buy?A timeshare rental will allow you to try the property out first - before you buy. The advantages of a timeshare rental instead of a purchase are like renting a house or apartment; you will have no maintenance fees, no major contracts and no obligations and, you may just be able to find a rental at a great price!Location, Location, LocationThe downside of timeshare rental is generally the cost and availability. You will have to start looking for your rental months in advance if you have a specific location in mind, especially in season. You will of...more
Should you decide that you would like to sell your timeshare, it is very important to be as informed as possible about the process. The process for timeshare resellers is similar in concept to the sale of any property, so if you have sold property...more
Brussels is the capital metropolis of Belgium. It is a modern, documented place with a friendly population and cosy surroundings. The center promotes some of the larger distinguished food in Europe, and produces some of the world's most chocolate....more
Brussels is the capital city of Belgium; with the bigger Brussels stomping ground as the capital of the European Union. Brussels takes its root as a place from the 10th century in the past it gradually flourished as a trading post along with Ghent,...more
Brussels is the face of Belgium as familiar in Europe and the rest of the world. With multitudinous agencies headquartered in Brussels, many people consider the urban place as the capital of the European Union. Although it has great note in the...more
Brussels is the face of Belgium as acknowledged in Europe and the rest of the world. With multitudinous agencies headquartered in Brussels, multitudinous populace consider the urban place as the capital of the European Union. Although it has splendid...more
Brussels, pronounced Bruxelles in French and Brussel in Dutch is the capital of Belgium. The French and Dutch names spring from the dual-language humanism of the country it expresses. While the location may seem to be the mingling point of dissimilar...more