Timeshare Broker Beat

You love going on vacation and getting away from it all, but you love your pets too. One of the conundrums many people face when they are going on vacation is just what they will do with and for their pets while they are away. While it might be possible to take some pets with you to some vacation destinations, it is not always the case. In fact, it is rarely the case. This means you need to have some good and viable options for what you can do with your animals. Here are a few suggestions that you may want to consider.

The Kennels Might Work for Some Animals

You can likely find some kennels in your area that will take dogs, and you may be able to find boarding for cats, as well. These can be a good option for those who will be heading out for a week or more and who want to be sure someone is always there for their pet. Of course, you might not have a “traditional” pet. If you have another kind of pet, such as a reptile, rabbits, and the like, then you should consider some of the other options.

How to Choose the Best Timeshare

If you love to go on vacation and to spend a little bit of time getting away from all of the worries and stress that you would normally find in your daily life, then you are going to want to make sure that you choose the right vacation destination. One of the options that quite a few people today are considering is the timeshare. While the timeshares might have had a bad reputation in some eyes, it really does depend on a number of things, including the quality of the property, the price, and the location. Today, you will be able to find some great options for your shared property. Here are some tips on how you can do it.

Understanding the Timeshare

First, you have to understand what you are going to get when it comes to the timeshare at the most basic level. You are buying a portion of the property. The money you spend on the property and the yearly maintenance fees will give you access to that property during certain times of the year. It is most common for people to buy their timeshares in week long chunks. They may choose to buy two or more weeks if they are vacationing longer.

As summer winds to an end, we're already dreading the cold-weather blues. We know the best way to get through the winter doldrums is to plan a fun, sunny vacation to look forward to; but where to go? With so many choices out there, it's sometimes hard to narrow our options. That's why we're having so much fun with Frommer's "Dream Trip Recommender."

What started as simple curiosity (where can we escape to this year?) has now turned into a bit of an obsession. Looking for a romantic vacation, beachside with plenty of outdoor adventure? How about a family trip to that ranks high on both luxury and fun?

We found a great infographic on the “Top Destinations of 2012: Summer, Autumn & Winter.” With the unique destinations, relevant tips and adorable color palate (we’re nerds for that kind of thing), this infographic begs to be referenced again and again.

Some destinations of note:

Every year, Florida International University professor and Director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research, Stephen P. Leatherman (aka. "Dr. Beach") releases his now famous list of America's Best Beaches.

Dr. Beach bases his decision on a number of factors, including: the look and feel of the sand, water quality and temperature, weather, facilities and crowds. So, which beach took the title of America's Best Beach in 2012?

We’ve gotten a few requests for more information about Interval International’s newest product, Club Interval Gold.

Club Interval Gold is a points-based exchange service for owners of fixed or floating-week timeshares. The progressive program combines all the membership benefits of Interval International and Interval Gold®, offering their most flexible vacation exchange experience yet.

People who buy vacation ownership properties on the resale market generally don’t mind spending the time to conduct some thorough research. Unlike impulse timeshare purchasers, resale buyers know they can save up to 60% off developer prices by taking the time to shop around.

Location is usually the deciding factor in a timeshare purchase. Destinations like Florida, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Mexico and Hilton Head are among the most popular timeshare destinations.

Let’s be honest, there’s never a bad time for a trip to Aruba. Still, right about now is a particularly great time to rent an Aruba timeshare.

While Aruba boasts beautiful weather year round, the island's "high-season" runs from mid-December to mid-April. During these months (which coincide with the U.S. and Canadian winters) Aruba hotels and resorts charge their highest prices, and, being at their highest demand, Aruba timeshare rentals may be difficult to book.

Have you seen our Top Ten Timeshares of 2012 yet? We compiled a short list of our favorite timeshares for this upcoming year. Based on luxury, owner-satisfaction and location, we’re predicting great things for these properties.

Thinking about buying timeshare? Our top ten timeshares list is a great place to start! If you’re a timeshare owner who’s looking to sell, check your property against our list. If you own one of our top ten timeshares, chances are your property has great value on the timeshare resale market.