International Timeshare Appreciation Day

International Timeshare Appreciation Day

Saturday November 2, 2014 marks the 3rd annual International Timeshare Appreciation Day. Created by TimeshareInsights.com, International Timeshare Appreciation Day is a time for both the industry and owners to celebrate the world of timeshare.

Lisa Ann Schireier, the founder of TimeshareInsights.com and The Timeshare Crusader blog, started the holiday back in 2012. At the time Lisa said, “I invite people and organizations from around the world to join together and celebrate all the great things about timeshare… and there are many.” [Read more…]

Villa del Palmar at the Island of Loreto

A Message from Villa del Palmar After Hurricane Odile

On September 14th Hurricane Odile struck Los Cabos causing millions of dollars in damage. The Hurricane brought intense rain, wind, and surf patterns which devastated many of the city’s buildings.

Today, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto announced that their resort was not damaged during Hurricane Odile. Villa del Palmar’s media team states that the resort is open and fully functional. [Read more…]

Starwood Announces Digital Room Keys with Apple iWatch

By now you may have heard that Apple is introducing a state-of-the-art watch in 2015. The new watch, known as the iWatch, will allow consumers to access their iPhones without having to remove them from a pocket or bag.

The iWatch will have many advanced features, including some that can benefit travelers. Timeshare brands have already utilized smartphones by introducing apps for members. Starwood Hotels & Resorts, parent company of the Starwood Vacation Network, brings this technology a step forward with plans to introduce an iWatch digital room key. [Read more…]

Is It Too Early To Book A Trip for Summer 2015?

As the summer travel season comes to a close, should you already start planning next year’s vacation? According to the European trade group RDO (Resort Development Organisation), yes, you should.

Statistics are showing that September is the prime month to book summer travel, especially for family-friendly destinations. RDO’s holiday specialists are reporting that we should see an estimated 21% increase in early bookings during the month of September. These specialists expect that most of summer 2015’s peak timeshare weeks will be booked by the end of this month. [Read more…]