Timeshare Exchange

Florida timeshare, with more timeshare resorts and more timeshare units than anywhere else in the world, continues to rank number one in timeshare vacation ownership. Despite the fact that a recently released study shows the southeastern United States and the Caribbean as the most desired locations to buy a timeshare, California timeshares take the number two spot in popularity, and Hawaii ranks third in vacation ownership in the US.

A study by timeshare vacation exchange leader, RCI, a part of Wyndham Worldwide, shows that satisfaction among owners is strong, and the outlook for the timeshare and vacation ownership industries is positive. This information is consistent with previous research by the American Resort Development Association that showed:

• Fewer timeshare owners feel their vacation ownership is being impacted by the economy.
• And more and more timeshare owners feel that they will be planning to keep their timeshare ownership and continue to enjoy it in the future. 

Phil Brojan, senior vice president of marketing, RCI explained, “As the world’s largest vacation exchange network with more than 3.7 million members, RCI has its finger on the pulse of today’s owner and is in a unique position to share valuable insights with the rest of the industry.

“Our latest research shows that consumers are happy with the ownership experience, and the flexibility and choice they receive through vacation exchange programs play a big part in that.”

Whether you are considering timeshare ownership in Florida, California, a Hawaii timeshare, or any of the other desirable vacation locations across the US and around the world, it seems that timeshare ownership is a viable option that works well for millions of satisfied owners.

Interval International timeshare exchange announced last week the expansion of its network of resorts to now include Fun Club Mauritius. The new affiliation of Fun Club Mauritius as part of the vast network of Interval International timeshare exchange adds a new resort option for Interval International timeshare members. 

Below is the media announcement as released by Interval International timeshare exchange. 

Interval International welcomes Fun Club Mauritius to its global vacation exchange network

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced the affiliation of Fun Club Mauritius. The shared ownership apartments are within Plage Bleu, a gated beachfront development close to Grand Baie, a popular tourist centre on the island of Mauritius.

“This property is a tranquil alternative to larger resorts in the area, yet it’s only a short walk to some of the island’s best swimming beaches along Trou aux Biches and a short drive to shops and nightlife in Grand Baie,” said Darren Ettridge, Interval’s senior vice president of resort sales and business development for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

The open-plan units at Fun Club Mauritius include 10 apartments, two penthouses, and two villas. The apartments have a private lawn or large balcony with barbecue and outdoor seating. Furnished to a high standard, the air-conditioned units have full kitchens and laundry facilities. En suite amenities include flat screen TVs with cable service, DVD player, and iPod docking station.

The resort’s manicured grounds surround a large swimming pool with shaded loungers. Guests also enjoy housekeeping and concierge services, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Just across the road, cars or scooters are available for visitors who would like to tour the island.

Renowned for its tropical beauty and moderate climate, with year-round temperatures ranging from 22 to 30 degrees C (72 to 86 degrees F), Mauritius is a popular vacation and honeymoon destination for Europeans because no entry visa is required.

“Our goal was to create a private and tranquil home from home experience for families on vacation,” said Mahendra Ghumundee, CEO of Fun Club Mauritius. “We are proud to partner with Interval International and confident that members who visit us on exchange will have memorable stays.”

Mauritius is approximately 1,200 miles off the south eastern coast of Africa and is served by major airlines, including daily flights from Johannesburg. The resort is a 50-minute drive from the International Airport Plaisance SS Ramgoolan.

About Interval International

Interval International operates membership programmes for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market since 1976. Today, Interval has an exchange network of nearly 2,800 resorts in more than 75 nations. Through offices in 16 countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clients and about 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programmes. Interval is an operating business of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

This week, Alderwood Management Group announced a new partnership with Dial An Exchange timeshare exchange company. Dial An Exchange timeshare company will now make it easier than ever for timeshare owners at Alderwood  managed resorts to exchange timeshare.

Below is the announcement made this week by Alderwood Management and Dial An Exchange timeshare.

Alderwood Management partners with Dial An Exchange

Big Bear, CA, Nags Head, NC & Steamboat Springs, CO; March 2013 – The Alderwood Group, a full-service, multi-site, shared ownership and vacation resort management firm announced the establishment of a partnership between their internal exchange division, Alderwood Advantage, and the global timeshare exchange provider, Dial An Exchange (DAE).

“At Alderwood Management, we are continuously seeking ways, such as this, to add value to our timeshare resort clients,” says Alderwood CEO Tom Johnson. “DAE will power our internal exchange to offer our owners ample access to a simple, reasonably priced exchange service.”

“Timeshare owners at Alderwood-managed properties can deposit weeks from their home resorts into our expansive network and withdraw them for a vacation anywhere in the world,” says DAE business development executive, Fermin Cruz. “DAE is providing Alderwood Advantage users with a simple, easy and flexible system, while letting the resorts get the most out of their inventory.”

Alderwood Advantage serves more than 10,000 owners/members within their family of resorts. Built with the traveler in mind, the new combined systems spread a smorgasbord of opportunities before Alderwood owners without charging any exchange company membership fees.

ABOUT ALDERWOOD GROUP

Since 1998, The Alderwood Group has provided financial, administrative and management services to vacation ownership properties, timeshare communities, homeowner associations and full-service resorts. The company partners and builds strategic alliances with its client Board of Directors and tailors services to meet the needs of its resort properties. Through its divisions – Alderwood Colorado Management, Alderwood Resort Management, and Alderwood Advantage – Alderwood designs tailored partnerships with its clients, building a reputation offering sensible management, effective sales positioning and strategic marketing while exceeding service and industry standards. For more information on how Alderwood can help you or your organization, visit http://AlderwoodGroup.com or contact us at (909) 878-2277 or (970) 879-2333.

ABOUT DIAL AN EXCHANGE

Today DAE is the world’s largest privately owned timeshare exchange provider with worldwide destination availability, an extensive network of corporate customers, and a nearly 450,000-member base. Offices are located in the United Kingdom, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, China, India, South Africa, Italy and now Eastern Europe. DAE membership is free and exchange fees are not charged until an exchange is confirmed. 

Other Recent Dial An Exchange Timeshare News:

• Timeshare Exchange Company Dial An Exchange Exceeds Projections
• DAE Timeshare Exchange Expanding Opportunities for Gold Advantage Members
• Timeshare Exchange Leader DAE, Invites Timeshare Owners to Share Their Holiday Message

Declaring that as a timeshare and vacation ownership resort management company it is no longer the “best kept secret” in timeshare management, Grand Pacific Resort Management announces  the addition of 3 new resort properties. The new resorts include Canada, California and Hawaii timeshare.

The company, based in Carlsbad, California, is now responsible for the management of:

• The Hawaii timeshare, Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville, Hawaii
• The Canadian timeshare, Banff Gate Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada
• and another great California timeshare resort, Channel Island Shores in Oxnard, California.

Grand Pacific Resort Management is one of the oldest and largest vacation ownership companies based in California. The addition of Canada, California, and Hawaii timeshare resorts were a direct response to the timeshare owners and exchangers who have recommended Grand Pacific Resort Management to their HOA Boards.

Nigel Lobo, Chief Operating Officer of GPRM, explains, “Our new management contracts have come to us primarily from referrals. Since we consistently provide memorable vacations to all of our Owners, Exchangers and Guests, we are getting to be highly regarded as an excellent provider of resort management services. Those who experience our unique Service Culture, what we call our ‘secret sauce,’ find themselves suggesting our services to timeshare HOAs at resorts where they also own.”

Lobo adds, “We are honored by their confidence in us, and we will continue to perform with the highest standards in all areas of resort operations.”

Grand Pacific Resort Management  services more than 60,000 timeshare owner-families each year and manages 18 resorts and over 1,300 units in the United States (including Hawaii timeshare) and Canada.