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Wes Kogelman and Buy a Timeshare.com Donate to 2010 CHaD Battle of the Badges March 29, 2010

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After an evening of high speed hockey action, the New Hampshire Firefighters were able to take home the win. Breaking the tie against the New Hampshire Policemen, the third annual CHaD Battle of the Badges brought thousands of local fans together to root for their favorite hero. Facing off for children, two teams composed of Granite State Police and Fire departments fan the flames of their rivalry with an exciting hockey event. Since 2008 the teams have provided spectators with a thrilling game and a welcomed economic boost for the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth.
CHaD Battle of the Badges

New Hampshire-based BuyATimeshare.com was in attendance rooting for the local police department and donating more than $2500 in support of pediatric research and patient care at CHaD. The leading timeshare resale firm also added some extra style to the Policemen’s hockey team with BuyATimeshare.com patches on their uniform and cheering BuyATimeshare.com staff in the stands. With a crowd of over 3000 people, the Verizon Wireless Arena rang out with applause as every goal and glove-save was made.
NHPolicemen with some fans from BuyATimeshare.com

The fast-paced game raised more than $121,000 for ChaD to continue its work providing world-class medical services to children and families across New Hampshire and Northern New England. Each talented player was determined to bring home the title as the badges battled in a non-stop flurry of red and blue.

Tied 1-1 in the 1st, Brian Croft from Franklin made a goal for the NH Police to lead 2-1 in the 2nd period. In the 3rd period, the tie-breaker was made by Bobby Fowler of the Firefighters 3-2. Team captain Micky Drouin of the Dover Fire Department battled in the end to get another goal for a score of 4-2 and the NHFirefighters secure their second victory. Derek Newcomb, goalie of the NHPolicemen is excited for another chance to take on the Firemen; he says he is itching to come back for next year’s game and is looking forward to training a bit harder next year.

And while team Policemen team was thankful for each donation, at BuyATimeshare.com we salute the talented group of badge-wearing heroes and their dedication to making a difference in the lives of children. For more information about CHaD and how you can help Click Here

Fox Acres Mountain Log Home Available only on BuyATimeshare.com March 25, 2010

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More than a vacation destination, this stunning estate could be your home! Enjoy mountain living in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado gazing at the serene peaks Rockies from your cozy fortress. Surrounded by a 3,000 square-foot log home you can find peace and tranquility with dozens of spacious areas to relax, or gather or to entertain a large crowd of family and friends. Every inch of the majestic property is beautifully adorned with a rustic elegance that is built into every stone. This Fox Acres Mountain home and a membership with this private community are available to you for thousands of dollars less on BuyATimeshare.com. Through the carful work of the owner builder, the property features the highest quality and standards of comfort in majestic setting of Red Feather Lakes.

The idyllic Mountain Log Home is designed to seamlessly flow from room to magnificent room. From luxurious bedrooms and extravagant living space to wide-open dining space and a massive kitchen is designed with comfort and convenience in mind. The spa-inspired bathroom, saunas and various alcoves are perfect for entertaining or simply unwinding. The inside of the custom log home is as impressive as its endless surroundings. Championship golf courses reach into the wilderness, with elk and moose often spotted grazing near the fairways. The custom home offers an escape from the hectic pace of modern life. Explore the winding trails of Roosevelt National Forest and find complete solitude fishing on 13 private lakes.

The gated community is tucked into 460 vibrant acres of countryside with a dramatic backdrop of the Colorado Rockies. Watch the video of this unique Colorado property on Buy A Timeshare.com! This is your invitation to experience the delight of a Fox Acres membership and a lifetime of relaxation.

Renting Pet Friendly Timeshares Now More Popular Than Ever March 23, 2010

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Bluegreen Resorts, Disney, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares, silverleaf , add a comment

If you agree that when on vacation your pets require the same quality accommodations as we do, you will be happy to know that there are dozens of resorts available. You do not have to rely on friends and family or a kennel service to care of your furry companions. BuyATimeshare.com has dozens of pet friendly timeshare resorts in inventory. Included is a list: arranged by exchange companies Interval International (II) and Resort Condominiums International (RCI).

As an important part of our family, pet friendly resorts are becoming popular throughout the world. Often a necessity among today’s mobile population, BuyATimeshare.com can find the pet friendly vacation to suite a large family or an intimate getaway. The needs of a pet vary and there are some details to consider when planning your next vacation:

Make sure there is enough room for pets to play at the destination. A dog needs room to roam, walk, and… vacation. Nearby trails or mountains, fields and ponds are all great for dogs. Urban settings may be more suited for cats and small dogs as the bustle of a city may be too much for some dogs.

If your pet has a medical condition, they may need extra consideration. Vacationing far from home may not be the best choice for pets with illness, or limited. Always contact the resort to inquire about any breed or weight restrictions when planning a vacation.

When traveling abroad, it is important to plan well-ahead of time. If vacationing in another country, be sure to contact both the airline and the resort to learn all about their pet regulations. Some airlines allow pets as carry-on, it is important to research all guidelines before booking.

Well-socialized dogs that enjoy meeting new friends and exploring new environments will typically like a vacation away. An aggressive or nervous temperament may not be best to travel. Sometimes traveling is not the best way for your pet to vacation. Before making reservation, determine the resort’s rules about pets.

Establish communication with the resort and understand what “Pet Friendly” means to them. Often times the pets are welcome in the suites, sometimes it means there is simply onsite kennel service. Expect a “pet deposit” to cover any potential damages to the resort. Remember that Pet Friendly is for your convenience and is not for everyone; make sure it is not too much for your pet to travel. Listed below are many Pet Friendly resorts for you to choose from:

Interval International
– Alanda Club Marbella – Marbella, Spain
– Alpenland Sporthotel – Maria Alm, Austria
– Alpenland Sporthotel – St. Johann-im-Pongau, Austria
– Christmas Mountain Village – Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
– Corail Royal Marina – Tabarka, Tunisia
– Corail Royal Plage – Tabarka, Tunisia
– Disney’s Beach Club Villas – Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
– Disney’s BoardWalk Villas – Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
– Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa – Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
– Erie Islands Resort & Marina – Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
– Executive Timbers Resort and Golf Club – Ridgedale, Missouri, United States
– Grand Seas Resort – Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
– Gold Point Condominiums – Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
– Grand Crowne Resorts – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Macdonald Dalfaber Resort and Options by Macdonald at Dalfaber Resort – Aviemore, Scotland
– Marbella Suites en la Playa – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
– Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas – Newport Coast, California
– Meadow Ridge of Door County – Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
– Northwoods Club of Lake Placid – Lake Placid, New York
– Summerfield Condo Resort – Kissimmee, Florida, United States
– The Banyan Resort – Key West, Florida, United States
– The Surrey Vacation Resort – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Villas at Lantern Bay and Eagles Nest Resort at Indian Point – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Westgate Historic Williamsburg – Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
– Windsurf Resort at Cabarete Beach – Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Resort Condominiums International
– Atlantic Resorts – Ocean Pines, Maryland, United States
- Bali Shangrila Beach Club – Bali, Indonesia
– Blue Bay Club – Cancun, Mexico
– Callao Garden – Canary Islands (Tenerife), Spain
– Celebration World Resort – Kissimmee, Florida, United States
– Caravanserai Beach – St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
– Fiesta Americana Condesa Acapulco – Acapulco, Mexico
– Grand Houseboat Vacation Club – Stigler, Oklahoma, United States
– Great Glen Water Park Club – Inverness-Shire, Scotland
– Inn at SilverCreek – Silvercreek, Colorado, United States
– Maeva Clubhotel Cannes Marina – Mandelieu, France
– Lucayan – Ocean City, Maryland, United States
– Marco Polo Club Hotel Happy – Kaprun, Austria
– Paradise Found Vacation Club at Sapphire Beach Resort – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States
– Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay – Mazatlan, Mexico
– Pueblo Bonito Sunset – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
– Rancho Ruidoso Condominiums – Alto, New Mexico, United States
– Silverleaf’s Fox River Resort – Sheridan, Illinois, United States
– Silverleaf’s Hill Country Resort – Canyon Lake, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Holiday Hills – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Silverleaf’s Holly Lake Ranch – Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Lake O’ the Woods – Flint, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Oak ‘n Spruce – South Lee, Massachusetts, United States
– Silverleaf’s Ozark Mountain Resort – Kimberling City, Missouri, United States
– Silverleaf’s Piney Shores Resort – Conroe, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Seaside Resort – Galveston, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Timber Creek Resort – Desoto, Missouri, United States
– Silverleaf’s Villages – Flint, Texas, United States
– The Grand Mayan Acapulco – Acapulco, Mexico
– The Hilton Club of New York – New York City, New York, United States
– Windjammer Landing – Castries, Saint Lucia

Affiliated with Both II and RCI
- Kala Point and Resorts West Vacation Club at Kala Point – Port Townsend, Washington, United States
- Kilconquhar Castle Estate and Country Club – Leven, Fife, Scotland
- Premiere Vacation Club and Sedona Vacation Club at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa – Sedona, Arizona, United States
- The Plaza Resort and Spa – Palm Springs, California, United States
- Banff Rocky Mountain Resort – Banff, Alberta, Canada

Timeshare Resale Market Keeps Big Brand Resorts Selling and Rented March 19, 2010

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Buy A Timeshare.com has helped thousands of people sell, buy and rent their timeshares. Even though the economy changes, the consumer will always need a place to buy inexpensive vacation properties, and a place to liquidate the ones they already have. With an all-out recession wearing away at timeshare developers, resort and occupancy remains high. Companies like Wyndham and Marriott have stated revenue is down, but they are still able to thrive as vacationers continue to use the time at the resorts they have paid for.

Occupancy rates are still much higher than projected, and while many resort developers are witnessing a dive in sales, Buy A Timeshare.com has been the solution for record-setting amounts of people looking to secure a bargain vacation. Thanks to innovations in online marketing and search engine optimization, this company continues to be the dominant force in the worldwide timeshare resale industry. The most sought-after brands in the world are available online for a mere percentage of what the resort will sell them for. With Bluegreen, Shell, and Hilton properties all selling for thousands of dollars less, it is no wonder the resale market is so popular!

Analyst at Bloomberg.com recognized the resale market and Sell A Timeshare.com as an alternative to paying too much for a timeshare property. A rental property could cost as little as $800-$1000 for a week at a luxury resort! Consumers are more computer savvy than they were a decade ago. A large portion of the sales decline big brand developers are seeing is in-part, due to the success of the resale market. Millions of people are exposed to the internet daily. Online sales are how today’s buyer purchases nearly everything. Why attend a presentation and buy for full price when the resale market can provide the same properties for a percent of the retail price?

Wyndham Worldwide, the largest seller of timeshare vacations in the nation, has had some success recovering from the recession. And while the sales are down, people are still flocking to there magnificent resorts everyday. Analysts at JPMorgan explained that Wyndham will cut 40% of its timeshare sector in order to improve cash flow and stock prices. Marriott has also taken action to battle the harsh recession. By cutting prices, development and perhaps even selling some of its undeveloped land, the hotelier expects to harvest what it can from its timeshare industry.

Chris Woronka, an analyst at Deutsche Bank Securities said “the main obstacle for the industry is that there will be a semi-permanent reduction in demand because developers would sell to people with relatively low credit scores. That won’t be possible anymore. This decline is a first for the industry since 1975. As tighter credit and slowed consumer spending has been affecting every facet of business. A loss of 6.9 million jobs since the recession started in December 2007 has made every consumer weary of spending.

Howard Nusbaum, president of the ARDA said the market will remain challenging for the next 18 months as research shows that timeshare has lost its appeal and its affordability. Though the downturn has hit tourism particularly hard, timeshares, due to its pre-paid nature, is better equipped that most to weather a downturn. The good news, he said, is that timeshare owners are still vacationing, and occupancy remains strong.

Education is for Everyone March 13, 2010

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A couple of months ago Ellen Griffin, Dean of Continuing Education at Southern New Hampshire University, was a guest on my radio show. The discussion was the increase in baby boomers returning to the classroom, the reasons and the opportunities.

Many are returning to school to increase career opportunities in their current profession, graduate program enrollees have increased as well as certificate programs, others are returning to school in preparation for a career change. People are expecting to stay in the workforce longer, whether it is at their current job or a new career, and keeping current with your industry and increasing your value is necessary to remain competitive.

The ease of learning may also contribute to the rise in boomer enrollment, satellite campuses, workplace classrooms and online courses make it easier to participate and complete study programs. It is possible to complete a degree program online without leaving your house or setting foot in a classroom.

Boomers who attend a live classroom bring something to the table their younger classmate’s lack, real life experience with the subject matter. This can be a plus to someone, who is learning the theoretical workings of an issue, to have the opportunity to hear firsthand the actual application of the theory.

One area in particular that has attracted the attention of baby boomers is community service, this generation has a “give back” attitude and there is interest in bringing their management and leadership skills to the non-profit area.

A Boston Globe article on September 13, 2009 referred to the fact that people are expecting to stay in the workforce longer and fifty year olds consider themselves mid-career. The number of Americans over 65 is expected to grow to 20% of the population by 2030 and to continue to increase meanwhile the younger generations will grow at a slower pace. This will open up opportunities for older workers to continue to stay in the workforce, keeping current through education and training will strengthen their position value.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-12 March 12, 2010

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YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHT RALLY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2010 March 4, 2010

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Clearwater, FL — March 2, 2010 — Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday,March 6th, as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 282 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Clearwater Airpark, 1000 N. Hercules Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33765 .

The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, created to interest young people in aviation.  Since the program was launched in 1992, Volunteer EAA pilots have flown more than 1.4 million young people who reside in more than 90 countries.

“Free airplane rides are just part of the Flight Rally,” said Ed Dolezal, spokesman for the event.  “We hope to build one-to-one relationships between pilots and young people, giving a new generation a chance to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation.”

Pilots at the event will also explain more about their airplanes allowing young people to discover how airplanes work and how pilots ensure safety is the prime concern before every flight.

Following the flight, each young person, will receive a certificate making them an official Young Eagle.  Their name will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, WI.  The Logbook is also accessible on the web at www.youngeagles.org.

In addition, each Young Eagle will receive their own logbook which will provide them with access free of charge to the written test for pilot training certification.  Other activities scheduled for the Flight Rally include a hot pancake and sausage breakfast with coffee or orange juice for $5 per person and begins at around 8:15 a. m. which helps support this vital program.

Along with flight rallies, EAA members also fly Young Eagles on an individual basis.  Each pilot volunteers their time and aircraft so the flights can be provided free of charge for interested young people.

Those attending the flight rally on Saturday, March 6th are asked come to airport office area, starting at 8:15  a.m. to register for their flight. A parent or legal guardian must be present to complete the paperwork.  Flights will begin at 9 a. m., with registration closing at 11:30 a. m.  The flights are available to the youth of Tampa Bay from the ages of 8 to 17.  If the event is cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather, it will be posted on our website, www.eaa282.org by 5 p. m. on Friday, March 5th.  The raindate is Saturday, March 13th.

Additional information about EAA and the EAA Young Eagles program is available on the Internet.  Access to EAA’s Home Page is available at www.eaa.org.  The Young Eagles web page is www.youngeagles.org.