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Labor Day Travel Deals August 30, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, General, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , add a comment

Labor Day is one of those milestone holidays, like when Memorial Day kicks off summer, September initiates the autumn weather. Bargain shopping, cheap airfare, and numerous deals for end-of-summer savings are everywhere. Ideal for leaf-peeping, fishing and hunting expeditions or a last minute vacation in the tropics—Labor Day is when the fall clearances begin. Airlines, hotels, and restaurants are all competing to get your business, and depending on how you shop, you could save thousands on a trip anywhere in the world!

Many domestic airlines are getting an early jump on fall time fare bargains. The Air Transportation Association stated the reason is falling demand, and U.S. airlines expect to carry nearly 6 percent fewer passengers over the holiday period than they did last year. Foreign carriers are hopping onboard as well slashing prices just to keep seats filled. Rick Seaney, chief executive of FareCompare.com, a Texas-based firm that tracks airline ticket prices, explains “There seem to be a lot of price-slashing happening this year… It’s a bit more aggressive than what we usually see.”

The best deals for travel are between Labor Day and Thanksgiving holiday travel. Due to dwindling air traffic and travelers abroad, a great time to find cheap fares is now! Typically fewer people are booking travel during this time of year—proving to be a slow period for airlines. Seany remarked “I think [airlines] want to make sure those planes are full, so they’re topping them off with these cheep fares.”

Timeshares have always proven beneficial for annual vacationers. Unfortunately, a far off tropical timeshare is not worth much if you have to spend a small for tune just to get there. At BuyATimeshar.com we have vacation properties on the resale market that are priced to sell. Combined with the early jump to fall rates, you and yours could really save this Labor Day season.

Rentals Offered Through RCI EXchange Company August 27, 2008

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RCI, the major timeshare exchange company in the world, has introduced a new concept to their repertoire. This latest exchange scheme will allow timeshare owners to rent out their vacation property when they’re not using them. BuyATimeshare.com has been offering people the option to rent, sell and buy vacation property for years. With a dedicated Rental Specialist Department, BuyATimeshare.com gives owners a way to get cash from their timeshare, to pay maintenance fees, or toward their next getaway.

With this RCI program you do earn RCI point that can be accumulated and put toward a different week or a stay at a different destination altogether. This offer is only good for RCI affiliated resorts however. This is where BuyATimeshare.com really shines, with rentals offered by most owners across the globe.

RCI will arrange the renters, but the owner only receives 70 percent of the income—along with some bonus points. This is an ingenious twist to their already impressive portfolio. Though they will probably guarantee a renter, BuyATimeshare.com guarantees that you will receive 100 percent of the rental income—that pays for your annual maintenance fees! Interested buyers enjoy renting, often as a first step to buying. This gives you a week away at a luxury resort, anywhere in the world you wish. Renting a vacation property has always proven to be a cost effective alternative to staying a week in a hotel. Save thousands when buying and cash for your timeshare!

Hawaii Timeshare Vacations Still Thriving August 25, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Customer Comments, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Marriott Timeshares, News & Events, RCI, Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares , 1 comment so far

Hawaii has always been an individual among a flock of seemingly interesting vacation destinations. Since the 1950’s-60’s this tropical paradise has stood alone, introducing the world to the Aloha spirit: a warm atmosphere and people that compliment the island’s wonderful temperature. Despite the awkward American economy, timeshare occupancy on all of Hawaii’s six islands remains high and stable. BuyATimeshare.com, a leader in the timeshare resale industry, has been offering affordable deals on Hawaii timeshares for almost ten years.

Over the past year the American economy has taken countless blows. Travel and leisure have taken the brunt of the spending lull. Because of this pause, airlines and hotels have taken action—inflating their prices and shrinking inventory. Hawaii alone has lost 3,000 jobs, 95,000 airline seats and five overnight cruise ships during this economic downturn. Timeshare resorts throughout the state, like Westin Ka’anapali and Wyndham, were 88.6 percent full in the second quarter. That number is expected to increase to 91.9 percent for the third quarter, according to a recent study released by the American Resort Development Association.

Mitch Imanaka, chair of ARDA Hawaii said “these figures demonstrate once again that even during downturns in tourism, timeshare continues to stand out as a reliable source of revenue for Hawaii’s economy and provide jobs for Hawaii’s people. Ownership is the highest form of loyalty. It is clear timeshare owners are suing their scheduled vacation time in Hawaii because they have already paid for their accommodations. With the expense of their stay pre-paid, it’s easier for them to cover today’s higher airline ticket costs and overcome other economic concerns that are impeding travel to Hawaii.” In 2007 timeshare owners generated $41.4million in tax revenue. As of last year 6,952 Hawaii residents owned timeshare units throughout the state. Regardless of economic trends, BuyATimeshare.com has affordable array of vacations at Hawaii. These are top-shelf resorts like Marriott, Shell Vacations Club, and Diamond Resorts—priced to sell thousands of dollars less than what the developer would offer them

The incredible group of islands is almost its own country with sights that can only been seen while at Hawaii. There are spectacular shows of glowing lava from Kileaua Volcano, the world’s most active volcano, on Hawaii’s Big Island. Here travelers can gain access to regularly scheduled tours of the scorching scenery. Enjoy the surfing at the famed North shore of Oahu. Anytime of year is a good time to visit Hawaii. Summer months (April thru November) are warmer and dry at 75-80degrees Fahrenheit. The winter months (December thru March) are a bit cooler at 68-80degrees. It is the trade winds that keep things comfortable year-round.

Good News for Timeshare Resales August 20, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Customer Comments, General, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, VOIC , add a comment

Since gas prices began their hike back in 2007, the economy has followed suit, deteriorating into a dreaded recession. Sending some to the point of panic, many vacationers are convinced that they are doomed to a summer of Super 8 and fast food. But things have not become as bad at the press would have us believe. Timeshare owners are finding that, regardless of travel expenses, a smart purchase on a vacation property can save enough money to pay for a wonderful vacation.

At BuyATimeshare.com, owners can sell their weeks for cash, and since the timeshare resale market has seen unwavering success throughout these economic “troubles” it is safe to say this is a good time to rent, buy, or sell a timeshare. Fortunately the timeshare concept works and people are always taking a vacation. Many people can still afford the price of gas and airfare, as well as the annual maintenance fees. People who buy from BuyATimeshare.com are often returning customers. They find our site to be the best—often they already own timeshares and simply want more of what they already have.

While many companies get millions of dollars in offers during the year, BuyATimeshare.com, a leader in the timeshare resale industry, is the only company of its kind with a Buyer Specialist Department. These professionals are dedicated to turning offers into actual sales, and answering any questions along the way. Whenever the economy takes a turn for the worse, people get smarter and search deeper for deals on travel. This is when the true value of the timeshare resale market really shines. People are spending more time to spend less money—hunting through the internet for the best deal possible.

Those who enjoy the economic benefit of timeshares will be interested to know that BuyATimeshare.com saves buyers up to 50% of what top-brand developer would sell them for. Our for-sale-by-owner method of buying timeshares has not been significantly affected by the apparent slump in the economy.

Timesharing has always proven successful; the sale of new timeshares from 2003 to 2007 has increased by 66%. Howard Nusbaum, ARDA president and CEO, says, “The continued growth of the timeshare industry in today’s economy is a direct indication of strong consumer satisfaction and demand. Vacation ownership, with its flexibility and spacious accommodations, continues to be a preferred travel choice for American families.” At BuyATimeshare.com we use proven sales strategies will sell or rent your property with no appraisal fees, no commission, no broker fees, and no sales pressure!

Unfair Airfare 2008 August 14, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, General, JetShare, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , add a comment

Folks traveling for the summer, or those looking to book their winter getaway, might find availability dwindling and airfares skyrocketing. Families who booked a vacation last year may find the cost of that same trip has almost doubled. As airlines cut flights and add fuel surcharges, it is becoming a challenge just to consider travel. BuyATimeshare.com has worked to thwart the increasing prices of travel—especially for vacationing.

Recently numerous airlines have announced that they will be cutting flights to many popular destinations, this might make for an inconvenient holiday season, rampant with layovers and confusing itineraries. As inventory shrinks and the prices escalate, the reduction in seats to popular destinations like Aruba, Florida, Hawaii, and The Caribbean has built a flight crunch, allowing airlines to charge a premium on popular routes. “Supply and Demand” would dictate that cities with significant cuts are seeing some of the biggest price increases. According to Travelocity, overall airfares have increased an average of 11 percent between November and February.

The tug of war between price and availability may become more of a tractor-pull once September comes around and most popular destinations are unavailable or just too expensive. On September 2, JetBlue will no longer fly between New Burgh, New York or West Palm Beach, Florida. Continental has announced that they will no longer fly to the Floridian cities of Sarasota and Tallahassee as of September 3. Midwest airlines will be eliminating service to Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers on September 8 and Delta has already cancelled routes between Orlando and cities like Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale and Little Rock, Arkansas.

As travelers pare spending, leisure travel is often the first to go in a week economy. Michael Brophy, a spokesman for Midwest Airlines wrote in an email “with today’s environment of low fares and high fuel, all airlines are having a difficult time justifying the economics of flying to leisure markets such as some destinations in Florida.”

In response to these drastic cuts, many destinations are offering promotions and discounts to help offset rising airfare. Some resorts are offering discounts and even money back to guests who book multiple nights. At BuyATimeshare.com, there are fully customizable programs like “Timeshare Pulse” that allows the user to specify by price range, city, sale or rental, the exact resorts and right down to the precise week of your stay. You will be notified of all the resort packages that match your request. So shop around the BuyATimeshare.com website, even chat live with one of our professionals to answer any questions you may have along the way.

If your local airline discontinues service to a city you are hoping to visit, and the prices get jacked too high, know that BuyATimeshare.com will find you an affordable vacation property, local or exotic, and will save you enough money to afford to fly wherever you want.

Bluegreens Intent to Sell Diamonds Intent to Buy August 5, 2008

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In the beginning weeks of July, Bluegreen Corporation had been examining the feasibility of selling itself to a new owner. Recently Diamond Resorts LLC had stepped up to the plate and proposed a nonbinding letter of intent to acquire Bluegreen at $15 a share, or about $500million. But the transaction is not complete yet, and Diamond’s ability to finance such an endeavor seems to be the only question mark in the way.

Alan B. Levan, chairman of Bluegreen Corp, stated the company had been considering options for the next three to five years. “…When Diamond presented our board with this unsolicited, attractive offer, we believed that it was in the best interest of our shareholders to pursue this transaction at this time.” Levan is also chairman and chief executive of Woodbridge Holdings Corp, which owns 9.5 million shares of Bluegreen stock; he indicated that Woodbridge would also back the proposed deal.

Bluegreen is a top brand that markets flexible real estate-based timeshares and vacation ownerships, they provide access to over 40 resorts as well as an exchange network of over 3,700 resorts, cruises and hotel stays. In recent quarters Bluegreen reported that revenues fell to $111.3million, due to weaker home-site sales—their net income also slipped to $1.4million from $5.3million this time last year.

Owners of Bluegreen points may be facing some of the same issues Sunterra owners ran into after April of 2007 when Diamond Resorts bought the timeshare heavyweight for about $750million. Though current Bluegreen owners will gain access to Diamond properties, they will probably be required to upgrade their points to Diamond points—for a nominal fee of course. Diamond has been buying up rivals to become one of the world’s largest vacation ownership companies. It now boasts 110 branded and affiliated resorts in 14countries in the Americas, Hawaii and Europe, with more than 360,000 owners.

Even though vacation ownership and residential sales have dropped considerably (28.4%) at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, one of Bluegreen’s main competitors, Diamond is proceeding with extensive due diligence until early September 2008 to buy Bluegreen. This will allow Diamond to investigate the details of the potential investment, such as examinations of operations and management.

Though the letter of intent stated the acquisition is subject to the completion of due diligence and the execution of definitive agreements, Diamond said it was “confident that it will be able to raise the financing necessary to consummate the proposed transaction.” This may be a wise purchase for Diamond, since the timeshare industry has been a steady force during tough economic times—however; financing continues to be the biggest question mark surrounding the deal.

BuyATimeshare.com, the leading timeshare resale company in the world, is closely following the progress of this transaction. We have an extensive inventory of Bluegreen and Diamond properties for sale and rent, priced thousands of dollars less than developers will. If you are interested in buying a timeshare at any brand resort, BuyATimeshare.com can help; will no broker fees, no commission or appraisal fees, and absolutely no sales pressure!

Mexico, Affordable Timeshare Excellence August 5, 2008

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As the price for an intercontinental airline ticket continues to climb, is it worth traveling to a far off tropical paradise just to spend a few thousand dollars to get there and back? Why pay a fortune before you even arrive at your resort—only to contend with currency exchange and a weakening dollar abroad. For the stateside vacationgoers, an exotic and far off destination that is as beautiful as it is affordable seems pretty hard to come by—or is it? Mexico has been an unbeatable getaway for generations, today endowed with some of the finest luxury resorts on the planet.

Those looking for a more frugal way to escape this year might consider a summertime haven where festivals and celebrations are constant. BuyATimeshare.com knows how much hard-earned cash can be saved by renting a suite at one of Mexico’s many resorts. Few places can compare to the diverse scenery and exquisite landscapes found within the 6,300miles of coastline. Various landscapes stretch from the desert to the mountaintops, and across golden sand beaches. For nature and the great outdoors, the wilderness does not get any greater than on the Yucatan Peninsula—rife with rivers, rainforests and tropical jungles that bestow an awe-inspiring view of the extensive surroundings.

BuyATimeshare.com, the leading name in timeshare resales, understands how beneficial renting a timeshare in Mexico can be. Many customers choose to rent before they buy, they rent year after year at a different resort—reaping the luxuries of a timeshare, without having to own. Of the many properties on our site, the most sought after resorts tend to be situated near beaches, like Pueblo Bonito Rose, in Cabo San Lucas or Playa Del Sol Grand in Nuevo Vallarta or The Mayan Palace in Puerto Vallarta, the renowned jewel on the Pacific Coast. The Grand Mayan in Acapulco is incredibly popular, with the beautiful lakes, and a prime location in the illustrious Diamante Zone.

Find some of the finest resorts by top brands in the hospitality industry. The land inspires a passion for life, with an exciting culture that celebrates music and exquisite cuisine. All of these resorts are available to rent for far less than a hotel. Enjoy the exotic surroundings and perfect weather that is close to home. The resorts strewn across Mexico are too numerous to name. If you are looking for a quality vacation with an affordable price tag, BuyATimeshare.com can show you how.