December 2008
Monthly Archive
World Of Travel22 Dec 2008 08:49 pm
Making The Most Of Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her
Choosing a romantic gift for Valentine’s Day for a woman should be a pleasure, with thoughts and feelings of how much it will make her feel loved, special and wanted.
To put emphasis on the special, then you should, first and foremost, consider her and her individual likes and dislikes. Whether you are just considering a gift of flowers, such as red roses, or a gift basket, it will not be very romantic if you end up buying something which your Valentine does not like or appreciate, and which clearly shows you do not have a clue about the real her. Your gifts and tokens of love must come from the heart.
Valentine’s Day comes but once a year, so why not make it just that, a day? If your budget allows, and she can be available for the day, then try spending some time thinking about what would make her very happy and spoilt, pampered, and very much loved.
By planning a full Valentine Day, you will undoubtedly make her Valentine’s gift unique. In fact, the gift will be a series of gifts and events spread throughout the day. Timing and order could be very important, and that is something you will have to judge depending on your girlfriend or wife.
The permutations for a true Valentine “Day” are endless. If you first decide what to include, then think about the best timing and order for her to get maximum pleasure, the days itinerary will gradually full into place. For example, if a romantic, candlelit evening meal is an essential, then you need to get that booked well in advance and the time set. Should you believe she would love to be pampered in a day spa for much of the morning, then that that too would need to be booked well in advance, as would an afternoon makeover and hairdo.
While it cannot be that much of a surprise as a day (after all she will need to be asked to be available all day), you can keep the individual elements of the day, and the physical gifts, secret. How is this for an example?:
1. A very beautiful Valentine Card on the breakfast table waiting her, or delivered by courier to her door.
2. Early morning delivery of flowers to her home, or yours if you live together. Including roses? Well, that’s up to you, but more of that later.
3. A visit to a good day spa where she can be pampered from head to foot for the morning.
4. A light lunch somewhere that is a bit out of the ordinary, but relaxing and with a warm and welcoming ambience. Maybe a floating restaurant if you have one close enough, or anything else with a romantic touch.
5. It’s off to the parlour for a hairdo, manicure, pedicure and makeover.
6. She’ll be feeling on top of the world by now, a great time to go to a boutique or two to find that perfect outfit for the evening meal.
7. Home on schedule, to await the delivery of a gift basket that includes a bottle of her favourite wine (for later), some feminine and floral fragrances including bath salts, so she can have a long relaxing soak in the bath before going out for the meal.
8. While she’s in the bath, hide a new bottle of a perfume she has always wanted inside the new dress so she will find it as she gets ready for the evening.
9. A wonderful candlelit meal, with her favourite choice of foods available; a romantic ambience is a necessary to top off the evening.
10. As you order your dessert, a well timed flower delivery of fresh roses delivered to the restaurant, and then your table. You’ll need a reliable florist and a bit of time watching for this!
11. Back home and an offer to open the wine.
12. While she is in the bathroom, replace the bedroom lighting with scented candles, and place her last gift, some new lingerie, on the pillow to await her.
That is an expensive example, and please do not send me the bill. However, I am sure you get the idea. Valentine’s Day can be an experience, not just a card, a rose, and a meal.
This Valentine Day gifts for her article was written by Roy Thomsitt, owner author of the Romeo and Juliet Valentine’s web site
Beginners Guide to the Pastimes of Luck Betting Enthusiasts Engage in: Betting House Taking a Risk
So maybe you haven’t figured out gambling house wagering, then read on —
For clarity’s sake: a gambling house is a house that features gaming. Clients will test their luck by challenging coin operated machines or plenty of other betting pastimes. Betting house games most likely include fully transparent probabilities informing them which safeguard the house grasps on to an upper hand above the gaming aficionados.
Frequently gaming hall games can result in you becoming overly obsessed in no time. Let’s meditate on the vintage slot-machine, a coin operated contraption with three cogs which swivel when an arm on the side is manipulated. The gadget typically reimburses in accordance with a succession of pictures shown on the information screen of the instrument. Disastrously, betting room pastimes allow the apparition of mental power, tricking the betting enthusiast – the victim is conceded choice, but actually they don’t realistically match the player’s longterm odds. This is due to the gaming hall never refunding the full sum as hoped for. This arrangement is frequently noticeable in popular casino games like stud poker, craps, roulette or blackjack.
Five card stud is indeed a very trendy casino game. The gambling enthusiasts, holding fully screened cards, are betting in a central pot which is finally awarded to the last player carrying the leading combination of cards. (And as eveyone knows, the coolest bluffing hand may win ..)
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Similar to stud poker, blackjack is likewise an incredibly fashionable casino game. A sizeable amount of its notoriety is based on the mix of chance and smartness & decision making, not to mention a practise labeled Card Counting. The aforementioned is a craft through which players will change the chances of the card game to give them the upper hand by both betting and tactical opetations established on the hands shown.
“Craps” is a well-known casino wagering game where you bet money on the throw of two dice. Clients are betting on the result of 1 roll, or on a series of cycles on 2 dice. Quite unlike blackjack, there’s absolutely no practicable sustainable winner tactics people can make capital of to improve the odds.
Roulette is another famous casino game of chance. A croupier rotates a roulette wheel featuring exactly thirty-seven (classical roulette) or thirtyeight (American or Vegas roulette) independently marked slots in which the rolling pellet will come to settle, which is the winning number Supposing that our gamester wagers on a particular number which actually wins meaning it’s their lucky day, the guaranteed payout is going to be thirty five to one, the original bet will be returned. Consequently in totality the initial pledge is multiplied by 36.
World Of Travel21 Dec 2008 09:38 am
City Breaks in Prague with cheap Hotels and Flights
Nowadays short, weekend and city breaks have rapidly become one of the most popular holiday choices for travelers. Cities such as Lisbon, Prague and Berlin are filled throughout the year by tourists enjoying a short break.
A visit to Prague is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. When you travel to the Czech Republic there are so many things to see and do so make sure that you plan your trip in advance. Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and lies on the banks of the Vltava River. Its medieval centre is dominated by the 1100-year-old castle of Prazsky Hrad. A short holiday gives visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and magic of Prague, wander the old winding streets and bridges of this wonderful city. This breathtaking city combines the very best in Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance styles. At every turn, there is something to take your breath away. For great value city breaks Prague is unrivalled, and with the cost of living so low your holiday money goes much further.
Bustling with life in summer and beautiful in winter, Prague entices visitors throughout the year. Visit galleries both modern and traditional and sample the delights of long established beer halls and fashionable cocktail bars. We are pleased to offer a range of Prague city breaks featuring a wide selection of hotel options.
For an alternative summer holiday destination, look to the beautiful city of Prague known as the city of a hundred spires, Prague contains a number of architecturally important buildings remarkably unscathed by war or conflict. Prague castle, built in the 9th century, is possibly the city’s most remarkable attraction. Another of Prague’s most famous architectural structures is Charles Bridge. Prague also has a thriving social scene, complete with first rate beer. Visitors will find much to enjoy in this vibrant ever evolving city.
Entertain the Baby in the Car
It is important to be able to entertain the baby in the car so you will have the least amount of crying possible. Due to the confined space in the car the ear piercing screams of a baby can be enough to drive you insane, and in some cases, cause your ears to bleed, blood pressure to rise, and eventually, you will blow your top. Here are some things that you can do to help the baby keep her cool.
Have some of the car seat toys that strap to it- these will keep the baby entertained, at least for a little while. Things that dangle above the baby work best. Have some that will come off with Velcro, this will give the baby a sense of accomplishment. And then have some that are just out of reach, so that she can bat at them and not get a grip on them. Make them interchangeable so that the baby wont get tired of looking at the same things.
Have a Bucket of Toys- in the front seat, so that when the baby tosses them on the floor or seat, you can just reach back there and giver her another one.
Have a TV- this is a last resort, but many portents swear by this. Having a good child reds DVD for them to watch will keep them entertained for hours. In fact you may find them wanting to stay in the car when you get to wherever you are going.
World Of Travel16 Dec 2008 10:37 am
Take an Indirect Route for Discount Travel
As most of us are no doubt familiar, there is a huge fluctuation in the prices of airline tickets. Depending on anything from season, how well traveled the route is, and other reasons that seem more mysterious, flight prices change constantly and radically. One of the most important things to consider if you’re interested in discount travel is the difference in cost between domestic and international flights, and to use this to your advantage when you want to travel internationally.
In the USA, a typical return flight from New York City to Montreal, Canada, for example costs about $300 for a trip that is just over 1 hour. For roughly the same price, one can fly domestically across the country from New York to Los Angeles – a much longer trip. With very few exceptions, flights are cheaper domestically – they are subject to less taxes and regulations for the airlines, and they are often on more traveled routes so the airlines can afford a discount.
So to take advantage of this – to truly get some discount travel – you should look into splitting your long international flight into 2 flights. Although it’s more indirect, and a slight inconvenience, you can save a lot of money this way. For example, if you happen to live in the northern United States and want to go to Latin or South America, you will probably find that it’s a lot cheaper to first get a domestic flight to a southern hub like Miami or Dallas and then taking a second flight further south. Even if you live in a big northern city, chances are the direct flight is going to be more. Taking two flights doesn’t have to be as inconvenient as you may think. Oftentimes, no overnight stay is required, and if your destination is a common one you may only have short delay.
When looking for discount travel solutions online, you’re going to have to use a bit of creative thinking. Most discount flight searching sights are not set-up to search multiple flight routes to your destination. Rather, they are designed to show you the cheapest direct flight between the two points you want to go. So whenever you’re comparing prices of a direct flight, it’s always a good idea to take a look at an indirect path as well – oftentimes you will be surprised at the savings involved.
It is harder to easily compare different 2-flight routes, and the combinations involved can quickly make things complicated. The two general rules to keep in mind when looking for savings are that you more or less want to fly as close to your destination as possible domestically, and that you want to fly between major hubs. The cheapest of all domestic flights will always be between major hubs (as our New York to LA example shows) so if you plan your trip with that in mind it’s likely you will experience significant savings.
Discount travel is as much a science as an art, and those that are good at it are able to come up with creative solutions – a great starting point for becoming an experienced discount traveler is to learn about airline hubs and patterns, and to explore taking to separate flights as opposed to one long one when traveling internationally.
World Of Travel16 Dec 2008 04:35 am
Hotels And Other Cheap Accommodations
Hostels have been around in one form or another for a long time. They are oriented towards young travelers and anyone else seeking cheap accommodations. The United States version was originally more complicated, with guests helping with chores, etc. It is much simpler now: you rent a bed instead of a room, sharing the bathroom, living room and kitchen. You have less privacy, but cheaper accomodations, and you get to socialize.
My first time in Quito, Ecuador I stayed at Centro Del Mundo, a hostel near the center of town. $4 per night included breakfast. I shared a room and bathroom with 4 others, and a T.V. room with guests from 14 countries, and channels in three languages. 80 cents got me a rum-and-coke to drink while I played chess with a flower-buyer from Holland. The manager could arrange anything from tours of the snow-covered volcano Cotapaxi, to $2/hour Spanish lessons.
Is A Hostel For You?
I love hostels, but most of you won’t. I like mingling with travelers from around the world. You’re more isolated in a hotel. “Mingling,” of course, could mean sleeping next to a snorer. I’m sure the idea of sharing a room is too much for some people, as is waiting to use the shower. It’s a different experience from staying in a hotel.
Are Hostels Cheap Accomodations?
Even if they were the same price, I’d prefer a hostel to a hotel, but one of the biggest reasons people stay in hostels is to save money. For this, they’re a good option when you’re traveling alone. Since my wife and I travel together now, we don’t stay in hostels often. You pay for two beds, after all, which makes hotels more competitve.
Hostels are not as common in the U.S. as in other countries, unless you include “bed-and-breakfast” places. Theses are, after all, somewhat like high-priced hostels. There are still cheap hostels in almost every state, though. Search Google for hostels, and you’ll find all the information you need.
Other Cheap Accommdations
For cheap accomodations other than hostels, you can try websites, such as Cheap Tickets.com. Remember though, that they only give you rates for the hotels and motels in their system. I just did a search for Tucson, Arizona. Cheap Tickets.com was the easiest to use, and found the best rates. However, I could show you several nice motels here in Tucson that are $15 cheaper than the cheapest rate they found.
Try picking up those coupon books at gas stations along the highways. We’ve almost always found good deals using these. It’s rare that a manager won’t honor the coupon. Generally, only if they’re absolutely full will they refuse. Read the fine print, though, since they often charge more for certain dates, weekends, or for two people.
Another way to get a cheap room is by negotiating. Unfortunately, for some reason, most owners here in the U.S. would rather watch you drive away than knock five bucks off the room rate. This isn’t true in most other countries. My wife and I were in Banos, Ecuador recently, and were told the room would be $12. The room was clean, with cable T.V. and lots of hot water. We paid just $6 per night, paying four nights in advance. The owner understood we were ready to walk away.
Steve Gillman hit the road at sixteen, and traveled the U.S. and Mexico alone at 17. Now 40, he travels with his wife Ana, whom he met in Ecuador. To read their stories, tips and travel information, visit: http://www.EverythingAboutTravel.com
World Of Travel15 Dec 2008 01:08 am
How To Travel With Your Pet
It is unavoidable that you have to visit your friends or relative in urgent without much time for planning. But your only problem seems to be how you have to do you’re your pet. You can either leave it at your home or bring him with you. Traveling with your pet is easier than you think.
You can bring your pet with you by using air travel services. These services fall into two categories, in-cabin and cargo. In-cabin pets must be small enough to fit into a carrier that will slide under the seat in front of you. Pets too large to fit comfortably in a carrier must travel in cargo. Cargo holds are heated, cooled and pressurized, just like the passenger compartment.
It is better for you to check first before you make a reservation, be sure the airline will accommodate your pet. Some airlines do not take pet in-cabin; some discount airlines don’t accept pets at all. So if you purchase your airline tickets through the Internet, make sure your pet will be able to travel with you.
Pet passengers require a reservation, whether traveling in-cabin or cargo. Airlines have restrictions on the number of pets they will carry in order to provide safe travel for all. So making your pet’s reservation at the same time you purchase your ticket is a good idea. Extra charges for both in-cabin and cargo pets will be assessed.
Purchase a health certificate from your veterinarian. Health certificates are only good for ten days, so if your visit will be longer than that you will have to purchase another health certificate for the return trip.
As mentioned, your in-cabin pet will need a carrier. These soft-sided carriers come in several sizes, so buy or borrow one that allows your pet plenty of room. Some of these can be bought with wheels to make transport through the airport easier; these also reduce “pet space” under the airplane seat. Window and middle seats have more room underneath than aisle seats due to the seat configurations. Pets traveling in cargo will need an airline-approved kennel. Generally, these are hard-sided, non-collapsible crates. If your pet already has a sturdy crate it may double as a shipping kennel, but do make sure it is airline approved.
Most experts do not recommend tranquilizing your pet. The motion of the airplane seems to have a soporific effect, causing pets (and people) to snooze. Once in the air you’ll find that your pet will probably sleep. A word about training is appropriate here. Crate training your pet will make him/her a better traveler. There are many resources available that will show you how to accomplish this. Time spent training will definitely pay off.
World Of Travel14 Dec 2008 03:31 am
A unique travelling palate in India that suits every tastebuds,
Kullu Manali, Himachal Pradesh, Indi
“India, a country of diversities in its rich cultures and travelling vistas. India imbue’s in it a bemusing geography,with snow clad views of himalayas in north, swhirling sands of Rajasthan in west, sandy dunnes along the crystal clear waters of snarling beaches in south, pristine backwaters of Kerala.All these contributes to a lot of surprises along with pure enthral and adventure. Kullu Manali in North India isHimalayas, Kullu Manali unparalleled in its zest for exotic. It moves on a pulsating vibes of its adventure sports, heart numbing natural beauty and unspoilt valleys scattered in the back drop of snow clad Himalayas.”
Manali situated at an altitude of 6000ft , is a renowned hill station in India. According to a fabled story, when whole world was drowned in a catastrophic floods, arose a place of unpeiriled natural beauty? It was Manali here the life prospered again.
The unspoilt grandeur of Manali’s natural beauty has to be relished for a soothing and stimulating delight to your drowsy eyes. Beholding views of snow clad mountains, lonely walks through the narrow alleys in dense forests, emerald valleys, exotic flowers, gurgling streams snarling their way through meadows, whole things weaves a sheer magic. Its wanderlust naturals attracts creative movie directors and aesthetics that horde here in millions each year.
Manali can be hailed for a perfect family tour. It has a unique travelling palate that suits every tastebud, with its intrepid of hikes and climbs finely intwined with sun bathing , fishing and plain lonely walkways through its natural beauty. You can feel the chilling winds whistling across the vergant expanse of many apple orchards and fruit gardens nearby. Manali is also a vital transcending point for interesting trek routes to places like Rohtang Pass, Lahaul and Spiti.
Hassle freeYaks are the lucrative travelling machines in Manali
Manali seems to be a natural beauty embellished with sophistication of modern world in contrast to Kullu’s laid back naturals. You can avail a rarecomfort of venturing without a wallet, just use your plastic money at nearest ATM’s, all the leading stores, hotels and luxury resorts accepts VISA cards. Everything seems to be so spontaneous and hassle free here, there’s no hiccups or hurdles getting anywhere around the town. Manali is well networked to rest of region through its perennial flow of taxis, buses, and flights.Manali is in the cusp of tourism industry here, offering an exquisite claque of hotels and stays which provides a blend of luxury and affordability.At high end, you can embrace the luxuries of five star hotels, for shallow pockets there’s economical rooms available at a price just Rs 700 a night. If you’re looking for an unique and adventurous night obsessed with nature,a night talking to stars with piercing scents of deodar trees. There’s forest cottages at your service with prices staggering low just Rs1500 a night.
Adventure and FishingManali adventures
After exploring the local naturals you must be craving for something extraordinary, surprising or may be adventurous. Yes, Manali has in it plenty of adventurous sports for you to rejoice. The toughest trekking trails along the rocky terrains of Rohtang valley will surely let you relive the dormant athlete in you. Imagine flying like bird sprawling your wings over the world’s eyes, this is not a dream, no more, enliven this virtual reality with Paragliding excursions on the breathtaking valley of Solang. Don’t miss the rare chance of gyrating the turbulent waters of river beas on a spunky kyak. For fishing enthusiasts, Katrain, Raison, Kasol, Larji, and Nagar are some of the ideal places for trout.
In the search for peace and solitudeManali’s quaint vicinity
You can search for solitude in its tranquil forest resorts that offers complete seclusion from outer World . Writer’s find a mystic solace in its mesmerizing deodar forests that ignites oodles of literary wonders.The towns nearby embraces an unspoilt elegance in their laid back cultures, these regions looms on a mystery that’s still been unfoiled to modern world’s. Set yourself on a lonely exploration path through an alley that follow up to a quaint village, just feel the people’s warmth and gesture here. They really treat their guests alike gods.
Kullu Kullu seems to be a nature’s gift exclusively unpacked for you, with it’s lush green expanse of valleys overlooking mighty snowy-clad peaks, natural flora and fauna, all seems to be caught in a mystic unspoiled elegance.
Kullu is well known for its temples, rich crafts, finely embossed shawls and cultural festivals that enliven inCannabis in Wild, them the intense fervour of localites for their respected deities and age old customs and traditions. Its also called ” Fruit Basket of North India” for its abundant apple and plum production along with bountiful of vegetable gardens. But one thing that adds an Illicit profanity to this pristine starlet is “Cannabis” , Kullu charas. It’s easy and it’s accessible here, thus eluding a lot of foreigners that come here in search for narcotic-highs. They love lurking the narrow alleys through wild cannabis. A confluence of regions enthralling beauty with celestial highs of “Kullu Charas”. It’s a bumper bonanza of for tourists and they don’t seem to miss the brigade.
Places to visit
Sultanpur Palace
This palace is a hot throb for aesthetics looking to plunge into the vibrant colours of kullu style miniature paintings. This style showcases the simple laid back cultures and untouched natural beauty of the region.
Parvati Valley Manikaran Hot spring baths
After your gruelling battles with the naturals of Kullu Manali, it’s time to satiate your mind body and soul with rejuvenating hot springs in Manikaran. Manikaran is believed to be the hottest in the world. It’s amazing how local people cook their food by the spring and there are separate baths for men and women.
Other places of sheer scenic beauty
The road to Kullu Manali runs along the turbulent waters of river beas. Its flanked by lofty mountains and spreading forests. On this road is Katrain, famous for its fruit orchards and its trout hatchery. Near Katrain, across the river, is a small town Naggar, which came into being by the famous Russian painter, Nicholas Roerich, whose artworks can be seen there. Jagatsukh, the biggest village of the district on the Naggar-Manali road, is popular for its annual Chacholi Yatra.
Best time to visit here
The best to time be here is from April-October when summer are at their crest and winters to follow. The whole business activities, hotels, rest houses, shops come to a stand still with winter seasons. The vibrant town go into a state of hibernation after a dense snowfall each year. But with the onset of April month the whole town seems to be reingnited in same old legendery charms, and natural wonders.
How to Get There: Kullu Manali is well connected with perennial network of buses, trains and flights that run here throughout year, thus making these sleepy towns alive in summers, when the roads are busy and markets at smiles with flourishing tourism industry. There are daily flights with Jagson Airways from Delhi to the Kulu Valley’s Bhuntar airport which is 10 km. from Kullu town where Taxis/Buses are available. The closest narrow ghauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 95 Km from Kullu. By road, the distance via Mandi is 530 Km and from Shimla this is 240 Km. >From Delhi and Shimla, luxury buses ply to Kullu.
Conducted tours
Rafting trips on the Beas river, treks mountain biking tours, kayaking tours, etc are conducted by Gy Robins & Gerry Meffat, who operate Equator expeditions.
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During the High Season, bus tours to Rohtang Pass, Manikaram and Naggar castle are conducted.
“Variety of Adventure sports(kyaking,paragliding,parasailing,trekking,mountaineering, hot balloon rides, and more..),exotic unspoilt naturals,truly said an ultimate traveller’s paradise in India lies in Kullu Manali, North India”
World Of Travel13 Dec 2008 10:27 am
For Comfort and Convenience a Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental is the Way to Go
Lake Tahoe is much more than a lake and a Lake Tahoe vacation rental is much more than a place to stay. Few places offer vacationers the array of activities that Lake Tahoe does. This can perhaps be attributed to the fact that its borders lie in two different states, or perhaps it’s because its unmatched natural beauty beckons you outdoors where its beauty can best be appreciated. Whatever the reason, if you’ve never considered a trip to Lake Tahoe, it’s time you give this destination some serious thought. And while you’re at it, consider booking your stay at a Lake Tahoe vacation rental. There are so many to choose from you’re sure to find one that’ll accommodate your every need.
Plenty of Lake Tahoe vacation rentals surround the banks of this awesome natural beauty. Regardless of what you plan to do while in Tahoe, finding somewhere comfortable to stay along its 71 miles of shoreline or nearby mountain range won’t be a problem. You’ll find accommodations with breathtaking views situated right on the shores of the lake itself. You’ll find accommodations within walking distance of the glitzy, entertainment-filled casinos. And you’ll find accommodations close to the ski slopes of the mammoth Sierra Nevada range.
Winter, summer, spring or fall – Lake Tahoe has activities for all. Come on out and enjoy some of the best snow or water skiing, golf, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, gambling, ice skating, eating, shopping, camping, and sightseeing you’ve ever experienced. And if you’ve been thinking about getting married, you can do that at Lake Tahoe, too. Wedding chapels abound and thousands have taken the plunge.
Next time you’re looking for a different type of vacation experience, come to Lake Tahoe. Vacation Rentals are plentiful and can give you the comforts of home away from home. Whatever the season, you will enjoy the beauty, the ambience and the excitement that Lake Tahoe has to offer!
Kent Krueger has been involved in the Travel industry for over 3 years. He has helped advise many people in the travel industry and independent corporations on travel ideas, cost savings and successfully marketing personally owned vacation rentals. Kent is the President of 2 vacation rental sites, Vacation Home Rental and http://www.eVaca.com
World Of Travel10 Dec 2008 12:13 pm
What is timeshare? – ? A brief summary of how timeshare works
and how timeshare sales presentations
What is timeshare? Originating in Europe, Vacation Ownership (Timeshare Resorts) has become a popular form of family vacations. Timeshare, or Vacation Ownership, offers consumers the opportunity to own fully furnished vacation accommodations.
Sold in a variety of forms, such as weekly intervals and Points-based systems, for a percentage of the cost of full ownership. For a one-time purchase price and a yearly maintenance fee, timeshare owners own their vacation either in perpetuity or for a predetermined number of years.
Why Consider Timeshare? Imagine the expenses of owning your own vacation property or vacation home. Besides the actual purchase cost, you have other expenses to consider. You will pay taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, all for something you might use once or twice a year.
Now imagine purchasing only the time you plan to spend at your vacation home and share the expenses with other owners via a yearly maintenance fee.
Vacation Around the World Additionally, through vacation exchange networks, owners can exchange their time for other popular destinations around the world and enjoy a variety of different types of accommodations and amenities.
Traditionally, an exchange is done by depositing your week(s) in an ‘Exchange Bank’ that would allow you to reserve a comparable week in another resort destination. This means that if you owned an ‘Off Season’ week, you could only exchange for other resorts during what that location considers off-season. This can really cause a problem if that destination has no off-season. (Note: there are exceptions to these exchange restrictions)
However, with the popularity of Points based programs, timeshare owners/members now have the opportunity to travel without seasonal or other typical exchange restrictions. Points also allow an owner/member to travel for varied lengths of stays.
Attend a Presentation Most resorts offer some type of promotional offer in order to market their resort and affiliated travel program. In the past, these sales presentations could be very ‘high pressure’ and the promotional gifts offered were, at times, somewhat worthless. Today, due to consumer protection laws, these companies have stopped this practice.
Consumer protection laws are not the only reason resorts are changing their sales policies. The biggest reason is common sense. We live in a very consumer educated age and can research just about anything we wish to, before we decide to purchase a product or service.
The process of the presentation goes something like this….
1. Meet your resort representative.
2. Discuss your vacation and recreational interests.
3. Learn about the resort and affiliated network.
4. Tour the resort facilities.
5. Have any of your questions answered.
6. Lastly, you will be asked if you wish to become an owner or member.
OK, lets talk about number six. I can already here some saying, “I thought there was no obligation to purchase! …” There isn’t.
Resorts usually offer a couple of options. One that can be purchased anytime you like, and a promotional offer while you’re visiting the resort or during another predetermined time frame. If (and only if) you find you have some interest in the resort and their service, hear them out. You might be surprised at what they have to offer!
Again, there is No Obligation to Purchase! The choice is, of course, entirely up to you.
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