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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

Timeshare Solutions for All, from BuyATimeshare.com February 20, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Bluegreen Resorts, Charity, Customer Comments, Disney, Donate a Timeshare, Fairfield Timeshares, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Hilton Head Island, JetShare, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, Planet Hollywood, RCI, Sunterra Timeshare, Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, VOIC, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares, silverleaf , add a comment

The timeshare industry has brought us affordable vacationing and access to the world’s finest luxury resorts. Recent straits in the U.S economy however, have triggered companies to pare staff by the thousand. Unemployment has grown to 7.2 percent nationally. In the aftermath of a tough credit market, top brands in the hospitality industry have shed sales departments and are in the process of scaling down.

Due to an increase in the demand for selling and renting timeshares, the resale market is witnessing a boom. Consumers are finding affordable vacationing during economic hardship and owners are getting their timeshares sold. Contrary to current conditions, BuyATimeshare.com has employment opportunities during a companywide upgrade.

The New Hampshire-based timeshare reseller and marketing firm, BuyATimeshare.com owners Wes Kogelman and Jason Hamilton grew up in the granite state and want to offer a legitimate solution for individuals looking to sell or rent their timeshare properties.

Kogelman stated “We have the most aggressive marketing program to bring buyers and seller of timeshare properties together; we’ve shown success with all timeshare properties throughout the world and want to offer people a risk free way to sell or rent their timeshare properties.”

As a vacation property ownership can bring years of affordable vacationing, likewise they can become a liability. While annual maintenance fees pile up for some owners, others are unable to even enjoy their vacation property year after year. A growing number of people are liquidating assets and scurrying to pay their inflated home mortgages, BuyATimeshare.com has created the resale marketplace on their website to help in your efforts.

This is a significant tool in a world driven by internet technology. More and more owners cannot afford, do not use, or are just looking to sell or rent their vacation properties. “We’ve listened to our consumers and want to do everything possible to help. We are providing a month of proven risk free worldwide exposure,” Kogelman said.

In today’s economy, BuyATimeshare.com is looking to help however it can. The company’s founders are offering an inexpensive route to worldwide exposure. Those who want to get money for their timeshare, or are just looking to secure a timeshare without the inflated price at the resort, can enjoy the for-sale-by-owner benefits at BuyATimeshare.com.

Travel Industry Rebounds in Poor Economy November 8, 2008

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Despite folks paring costs anywhere they can, consumers have not completely cut leisure travel out of their lifestyle. The travel industry is bouncing back. People who do still travel are adapting their annual routine, staying closer to home for a change. The attitude that followed the U.S. financial crisis has caused people to vacation at their own part of the country—enjoying their nearby cities and mountains. People are seeking more local destinations, finding unbeatable deals on their own side of the ocean and not giving up their plans to travel.

Rather than buying airfare to cross the open seas, Americans are exploring Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. Both the Peso and the Canadian dollar have dropped significantly, making travel to these country and great value for neighboring Americans. Today, people are forced to look deeper for deals on everything from gas to Christmas presents. They are beginning to explore the timeshare industry as an alternative to hotels or staying the night on grandma’s futon.

Owners of timeshares at far-off tropical destinations for instance, have not been able to ante up to the airfare, let alone venture the cost of fun. So their international timeshare sits and waits while the owner searches further to get the best deal for this year’s holiday trip. At timeshare resale companies like BuyATimeshare.com we are seeing a tendency in those who rent and buy timeshares. Consumers are placing less emphasis on international trips, only traveling as far as Hawaii to vacation, and renting a resort near their family for the holidays.

People are become more educated about the timeshare industry they are reaping the benefits of the resale market. BuyATimeshare.com has made buying timeshares on the resale market as easy as it gets. Like everything, you always pay less when it’s ‘used.’ But a stay at a luxury resort does not carry any ‘used-car’ problems—and will cost far less than retail. The search for value is greater than ever and travelers will cut back on spending by shortening trips and down scaling the level of hotel they stay at, and have switched to a more local destination. With companies like BuyATimeshare.com looking to sell timeshares, there is no reason to spend too much or cut back too much on your next vacation.

Silverleaf Seaside Resort Reopens in Galveston October 24, 2008

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After Hurricane Ike, little was known about the condition of Silverleaf’s flagship Seaside Resort on Galveston Island. In September the strip of coast took on some water and wind damage, but the resort is confident on a quick recovery.

As of October 17, Silverleaf began opening units and accepting reservation requests. By the end of November 2008, the entire resort has been scheduled to completely reopen. The winds and rain caused some exterior damage and there was extensive flood damage to repair.

Silverleaf said insurance will cover the damages, but said it doesn’t know how much hurricane damage will affect the resort’s future performance. In an effort to inform our customers of their resort properties, and help you plan your next vacation to Texas, you might like to know the beaches of Galveston are open.

BuyATimeshare.com Presents V.I.P Club Membership October 17, 2008

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BuyATimeshare.com, the leader in timeshare resales, has recently developed a V.I.P Club for owners looking to sell their timeshares. Over the past year we have seen great success with ‘Featured Properties’ and ‘Hot Deals.’ In an effort to provide the maximum exposure possible, V.I.P members will receive 10 times the exposure and typically result in a quicker sale.

When a buyer searches through our extensive inventory, they have over 3000 resorts across the globe to choose from. By browsing the alphabetically organized directory, choosing B for Bahamas, U for Utah, buyers are ready to find their timeshare. 3-V.I.P Club advertisements will show up so you don’t have to search any further. As the buyer refines the search a new set of V.I.P ads that fit the criteria will appear.

We have been experiencing record sales and rental activity over the past quarter, and
traffic on our website continues to increase. We feel this addition to the search process will augment an ad’s exposure—making them even easier to find. “V.I.P Club members will receive unmatched exposure, and that means a faster sale” explains Wes Kogelman, Vacation Property Resales President. “People are finding it easier to buy online, and realizing the cost effectiveness of purchasing their timeshares at BuyATimeshare.com.” BuyATimeshare.com reported over $6.6milion in confirmed offers over the past month of September.

Hurricane Ike Messes With Texas: Part 2 September 17, 2008

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Vacationers have had a tough week due to the relentless hurricane Ike. The entire United States may be feeling the affect at the pump however. With 25% of the country’s fuel production at a stand still, gasoline prices seem to be the only thing rising in the aftermath. Hurricane Ike, with its abusive run up the Texas coast, left people stranded, properties destroyed, and many companies struggling to stay afloat.

In preparation for the imminent hurricane, 15 offshore platforms and coastal refineries were shut down and evacuated, including the Exxon Mobil Corp refineries in Baytown and Beaumont. Another in Louisiana remains shut down in the wake of the recent Hurricane Gustav two weeks ago. Together these refineries make up 25% of the U.S. fuel production, and as Ike slammed the coast it severely damaged the Houston energy hub and all crude production in the Gulf of Mexico. This was the biggest hit to the U.S. oil sector since hurricane Katrina and Rita in 2005. Oil companies aid they were flying workers back offshore to check for damage and restart operations.

In response to the coastal devastation, gasoline prices at the pump are rising steadily. Richard Newell, a Gendell associate professor of energy and environmental economics at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University explains that “although hurricanes have a short-term effect on gas prices, the long-term trend depends on the world price of crude oil.” Newell explains “Although gasoline prices will likely average above $3.50 per gallon through 2009, they should eventually come back down to the $2.30-$2.50 range within a few years.”

Hurricane Ike Messes With Texas: Part 1 September 15, 2008

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It has been a tough week for vacationers and service providers alike. U.S. oil production is nearly at a standstill, and gasoline prices are the only thing rising in the aftermath. Hurricane Ike, with its abusive run up the Texas coast, left people stranded, properties destroyed, and many companies struggling to stay afloat.

Galveston, Texas, was hit the hardest by hurricane Ike, an island community that has always been a popular vacation spot for tourists and timeshare owners at Silverleaf’s Seaside resort. In response to local and state orders the resort’s guests and personnel were evacuated on Thursday, September 11, when news of the impending storm was reported. Sharon Brayfield, President of Silverleaf Resorts, said, “We are very proud of our staff at Seaside Resorts for their brave efforts in insuring that all guests were evacuated before this devastating storm struck our coast. While we prepared our Seaside Resort for the hurricane, our primary concern was always for the safety of our employees and guests.”

As of today, the Silverleaf Company has not been able to return to the Seaside Resort to assess the damage. Based upon the preliminary reports of damage in the Galveston area, when the Seaside Resort will reopen is uncertain. Local authorities in the affected areas have not yet projected when full access to the island will be granted to residents and business owners. Silverleaf’s Piney Shores Resort, north of Houston, sustained minimal damage from the hurricane.

Port facilities at Galveston were so badly damaged that Carnival cruises had to divert two ships to New Orleans and cancel more than two upcoming cruises. Patrons will receive refunds, Carnival said, in about three weeks. The damage to cruise passengers’ vehicles left parked at the port terminal is in doubt. Carnival’s website said “we do not currently have a lot of information about the status of the ship channel, cruise terminal or the port access infrastructure. Local communication has been very challenging, and there are restrictions against incoming traffic into the Galveston area” They confess that there is tremendous uncertainty about when the port will be available.

BuyATimeshare.com, the leading name in Timeshare resales, is steadily watching all factors that may influence your travel. We are examining the ramification of Silverleaf’s Seaside Resort, as well as the affect on fuel in general. Folks have not seemed to reduce travel significantly, and though Silverleaf’s Seaside Resort may be in peril, the rest of their extensive portfolio of vacation properties are still in full swing.