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Donate your timeshares with BuyATimeshare.com and Timeshares for Vets November 13, 2009

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

The men and women of the armed forces work hard to keep our county safe. While time spent away from work is time spend away from the battlefield, American veterans rarely get to spend a furlough in the very luxuries they fight to protect.
BuyATimeshare.com is working alongside ATFT Foundation and Timeshares For Vets to provide Freedom R&R. As a sign of appreciation for their contribution to our nation’s freedom, the program is to provide our military veterans with a vacation at a timeshare resort of their choice.

In late 2008, ATFT Foundation partnered with Timeshares For Vets to provide our returning veterans and families with an opportunity alleviate the stress and trauma of their services with a much deserved vacation.
BuyATimeshare.com has joined the Freedom R&R program to accept donated timeshares, getting the donations sold and the funds given to the foundation. This will help provide the much needed revenue for the travel costs for the program. Thanks to TFT helping to provide a much needed service for our returning veterans. Currently soldiers and their families are scheduled to go to some great locations. Coming up is a Las Vegas, Nevada, South Florida and South Lake Tahoe, California, Glacier, Washington, and Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Applications are being filled at a steady pace. We need more timeshares! If you or anyone you know has an unused timeshare share please let them know they can help support and thank our troops and returning veterans with the ATFT Foundation’s Freedom R & R’s program with Timeshares For Vets and BuyATimeshare.com. Any airline miles than can be contributed are useful to help arrange travel for the veterans.

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Creative Market Solutions Scrutinized By Florida Attorney General November 10, 2009

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

BuyATimeshare.com is always striving to keep our readers up to date regarding the latest developments in the resale industry. In a surprising report released on November 2, 2009 Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has filed an injunction and a lawsuit against Hicks Inc., doing business has Creative Vacation Solutions and Universal Marketing Solutions, for practicing unethical and deceitful sales tactics.

According to the report management rarely if ever actually tried to match sellers with prospective buyers. The companies promised to market their clients’ properties but were instead stuffing over $4 million of advertising fees in their pockets each month. In order to gain your business, the Palm Beach County-based timeshare resale companies would use claims of already having a buyer in place. All the owner would have to do is send money for an escrow search. While some owners paid upward of $2,000 in hopes of finding a buyer, Creative Vacation Solutions and Universal Marketing Solutions never invested those fees toward aggressively marketing as they had promised.

Additionally, the lawsuit states the companies boasted “superior marketing tools” that included marketing events, presentations and seminars. Sales Managers alleged to have guaranteed that they could sell timeshares within a certain period of time and that buyers were already approved for financing to purchase the timeshare now. As so many scams are still found in the resale industry today, BuyATimeshare.com cautions everyone to avoid any company that claims they can sell your timeshare immediately.

Investing millions of dollars into the search engine optimization necessary to reach today’s consumer, BuyATimeshare.com has innovated numerous marketing techniques to guarantee that your property is in front of the maximum amount of potential buyers possible. So, if you are looking to sell your timeshare and are being contact by anyone that claims to have the solution to your timeshare needs, scrutinize their business closely. Having a good asking price and proper marketing is the BEST way to resell a timeshare.

Pet Friendly Timeshares Now More Popular Through Resale October 30, 2009

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

Maine Owners Enjoy New England Timeshare Resales October 29, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Customer Comments, General, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel , 1 comment so far

Owners in Maine have saved up to 70 percent on their year round timeshare adventures with BuyA Timeshare.com. Outdoor activities abound in this winter wonderland and majestic summer times at a lake house or by the mountainside. With every month ushering in a new season, the variety of the New England area has proven to be a bargain for anyone who wants to turn one property into four unique vacation experiences.

The east coast’s own little Alaska, though Maine is relatively average in size compared to the rest of the U.S, it is larger than the other five states of New England put together. With over 3,000 miles of elegantly corrugated coastline, shores are often piled with stones and boulders, while many beaches are soft, resembling a more typical sandy coast with boardwalks and lively vacationers.

BuyATimeshare.com has an extensive inventory of Maine properties, priced to sell on the resale market. Timeshares are located throughout Rockland, Ogunquit, Rockport, Ellsworth, Bethel, Rangeley, Southwest Harbor, Greenville, Jackman, Island Falls and of course Wells. Many of these year round properties sell for $5,000 to $3,000!

Hiking and fishing, skiing and snowboarding, leaf-peeping or antiquing, the famous lobster and seafood, vacationers travel to New England’s largest state more than ever before. Maine is an ideal destination for your next vacation property. With BuyATimeshare.com and the resale market you can save up to 70 percent on timeshare suites.

With a population comparable to tiny Rhode Island, there’s plenty of room for the crowds of visitors who typically make for the southern stretches of the Maine’s delicious coast. Travelers only begin to realize the magnitude of the state further north. Inland, where vast tracts of mountainous forest are dotted with lakes and barely pierced by roads, the territory is ideal for camping, hiking and canoeing.

And while the rugged exterior of Maine might conjure images of log cabins in frigid terrain, the state is just as cozy and accommodating in the winter as it is calm and cool in the summertime. During the vacation season the many lakes, rivers and coastlines are teeming with timeshare owners and renters enjoying the mild summer heat. Inland, the mountains and campsites swarm with outdoor enthusiasts young and old. Families have traveled to the seemingly isolated state for generations. Maine’s landscape provides the remote getaway we are all looking for in The Pine Tree State.

Timeshare Resale Market Keeps Big Brand Resorts Selling and Rented October 28, 2009

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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, timeshare use and resort 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.

Founder of Buy A Timeshare.com Honored at Private 100 Award Reception October 20, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, General, New Features, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel , add a comment
NH Governor John Lynch, Wes Kogelman, Sean Mahoney

NH Governor John Lynch, Wes Kogelman, Sean Mahoney

Business NH Magazine held its third annual Private 100 awards reception to honor a roomful of New Hampshire’s elite business leaders for their contributions to the Granite State. Wes Kogelman, Founder and President of BuyATimeshare.com, received an award for extraordinary sales growth maintained over three years, his advertising firm is one of the top 10 Companies to Watch in New Hampshire.

Though just outside the sales revenue generated by the Top 100 Private Companies, the 10 Companies to Watch have seen significant accomplishments despite the tough economy. The recession has taken its toll on many businesses in NH but there is still growth and expansion happening. Sean Mahoney, Publisher of Business NH Magazine noted that the companies on the Private 100 List plan to add no fewer than 700 jobs to NH workforce by the end of the year.

To present the Top 10 Private Companies, the 5 Fastest Growing Companies and the 10 Companies to Watch, was New Hampshire Governor John Lynch. His admiration and respect for the entrepreneurs was apparent when he spoke so highly of the business owners in the room. With honest thanks in his voice he said:

“It is remarkable what you have done. During a time when the economy has really suffered, you have been able to make immense contributions to your customers, your staff, and the great state of New Hampshire.”

BuyATimeshare.com, making its debut on Business NH Magazine’s list, continues to fuel its success and sales revenue with hard work and customer satisfaction. The advertising firm has grown from a motivated group of students, to an industry leader that is doing great things the consumer and our economy.

Disney Vacation Club Unveils First West Coast Timeshare Property! October 13, 2009

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While many timeshare developers are stopping progress on new construction projects, Disney Vacation Club is expanding to better accommodate their clients in the United States. DVC has had many properties near to Disneyworld in Florida, however DVC timeshare owners wishing to visit Disneyland in Anaheim, California have been ignored, until now! At the end of September, DVC opened the doors of the new Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa!

The timeshare units feature 50 well-appointed villas ranging from studios to two story three bedroom grand villas accommodating up to twelve travelers. With little extras like flat panel televisions and rich oak furnishings, these units are sure to meet and exceed the Disney standard. Resort amenities include the Mandara Spa, a fitness center, the Napa Rose Lounge with California wines and a tiled fireplace, the Hearthstone Lounge bar filled with stained glass pieces, three themed swimming pools, Pinocchio’s Workshop for children, an arcade, barbeque grills and picnic areas, golf and tennis, and a vast array of guest activities.

This new development is part of Disney Vacation Club’s latest expansion targeting West Coast clients. Currently, about 86 percent of the 400,000 plus DVC members live east of the Mississippi River, but the new Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is the first push to expand the clientele. Additionally, DVC is building a 830 room resort in Hawaii, scheduled to open in 2011, with 480 of the rooms scheduled as timeshare units.

Remember, by buying resale you can save thousands over resort pricing. Check out the Disney Vacation Club resale units on BuyATimeshare.com here!

Disneys Grand Californian

Disney's Grand Californian

BuyATimeshare is now NUMBER 1 on About Us.org! October 8, 2009

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BuyATimeshare.com utilizes a wide variety of internet marketing techniques to ensure that our sellers and buyers can find each other easily using online searches. We spend a great deal of time and money on search engine optimization to make sure that anyone looking for timeshare will find our website first. This benefits our sellers because our buyers can find us easily, and benefits our buyers because they have instant access to the best timeshare resale company in the world!

One of the tools our company utilizes is a website called AboutUs.org. This Wiki site compiles information about websites including content, summary, and connections to related websites. If you search AboutUs.org, you can find the most relevant and best rated websites about a specific topic. They also create lists of the best websites, to allow consumers to make educated decisions about what companies and websites are the best to use.

One of these lists is The Best 44 Websites about Florida Timeshare. We are pleased to announce that BuyATimeshare.com is NUMBER ONE on the list! This means that our website has gained the public’s endorsement for being the best site for information and services regarding Florida Timeshare–which makes sense, as we have a fantastic selection of Florida timeshare rentals and Florida timeshare resales, as well as a talented and knowledgeable staff to assist our buyers, renters, and sellers.

New England Timeshares Shine During the Chilly Weather October 7, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Travel , add a comment

All the colorful signs of autumn have taken over the landscape here in New Hampshire. While summer vacationing for 2009 has come to a close, a cozy New England getaway is calling. Sure to warm you with charming landscapes and magnificent horizons, the vibrant autumn foliage is glowing at full brilliance. Owing a timeshare in one of the five states of the Northeast will bring you a lifetime of memories of the great outdoors.

Renowned for its variety of seasons, you and yours can spend winters on the slopes; enjoy springtime hikes and camping in the summertime. Love for vibrant fall foliage and a peaceful white Christmas can save you thousands when purchasing or renting your next vacation property. With something for everyone in a year round playground, a property in the New England area is fast becoming the most popular place to buy and rent affordable vacationing.

BuyATimeshare.com, located in Merrimack, is in the midst of the autumn color change. The fall air is cooling down and travelers are gearing up to ski, snowboard, and snowmobile for the next 5 months! Year round outdoor activities have made New England a world famous vacation destination. With BuyATimeshare.com offering the lowest prices for premium lodging, the time to explore the majesty of the Northeast is now.

Desired for their individuality, resorts in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine each display classical American architecture in its most extravagant form. Autumn highlights all New England timeshares have to offer. In coming weeks we will be covering the most popular resorts in the Northeast. A growing number of properties requested by our buyers, and especially renters, are located in this unique and magnificent region of America. Learn more about the New England with BuyATimeshare.com.

Sell a timeshare.com Recognized for Proven Success in the Resale Market October 1, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Fairfield Timeshares, General, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

An article by Bloomberg.com has cited SellATimeshare.com, a domain of BuyATimeshare.com, as a successful alternative to paying more than $30,000 on your next vacation property. With an extensive inventory and a marketplace of owners looking to sell their timeshares, the timeshare resale website has helped millions of buyers, renters, and sellers. Competitive prices and the convenience of buying from home have made BuyATimeshare.com the world leader in the business.

As consumer spending has slowed, it has made things tougher for the developers to sell off inventory. Vacation-goers are skipping the sales presentations and buying for sale by owner from people who are looking to sell for less. Consumers are searching the internet for bargains. Without having to spend thousands of dollars more than they have to on a timeshare week, consumers are searching sites like BuyATimeshare.com and SellATimeshare.com for bargains on the same luxury suites buyers and renters are used to.

Developers and giant hoteliers are feeling the squeeze of the recession as folks are abandoning retail for the resale market to secure themselves an inexpensive vacation property. Wyndham Worldwide, the largest seller of timeshare vacations said it would cut nearly 40 percent of its timeshare sales. Marriott International, the largest hotel chain in the U.S. said it would cut prices and halt development as a result of a $760 million pretax.

Timeshare developers are witnessing a steady drop in sales but millions of people are still buying and staying in these properties every year. Usage of these luxury resorts hasn’t fallen below RevPar projections, since the resale industry is becoming the only way for today’s traveler to find a Marriott or Wyndham property for such low prices. Even memberships with RCI and Interval International are available. A $46,000 Marriott timeshare property is available for $25,000, or even $18,000 for sale. A week at these same properties can be rented for only $1,400 to $1,200 on BuyATimeshare.com.