It is a commonly believed fact that one or two timeshare owners are already trying to find paths to gain timeshare relief. It is perhaps because of that circumstance that varied firms trying to help timeshare owners who are seeking for relief were established. The firms are timeshare re-sellers, timeshare... Continue reading

Aged seniors have been the latest victims of timeshare resale crime. They're often blind to the timeshare resale scheme and have fallen for the typical pitch of being timeshare free. In cases like these, timeshare owners are frequently made contact with by a representative claiming to be an expert in... Continue reading

A lady from North Carolina was highly disaffected because she couldn't get out of her timeshare. The company who sold her the timeshare had reportedly said that she would be in a position to get out of the timeshare if she did not need it. Nevertheless when the time came... Continue reading

Transfer Smart uncovers the top 5 internet stings in the world today. In a recent Nielsen survey, almost sixty % of all consumers said that they would rather buy at home then at a shopping center. With the expansion of the net, shoppers are now ready to purchase just about... Continue reading

There has been a huge amount of timeshare fraud unfolding in the United States. Many timeshare owners have been having a difficult time trying to get rid of their timeshares. Thousands of scams have risen up to trap these owners into believing that there are buyers for their properties. Representatives... Continue reading

Timeshare scams have been targeting southern Arizona recently and the Better Business Bureau has started releasing warnings to timeshare owners. The company behind the scheme is called Midwest Timeshares and they are based in Wisconsin. To this day, the company has already racked up 70 consumer complaints, which continues to... Continue reading

Transfer Smart reports on a sleepy pilot that mistook Venus, the planet, for an aircraft. The sleepy Air Canada pilot tried to avoid the imaginary collision by diving towards the Atlantic. This incident is similar to the January incident back in 2011 when “the first officer rammed the control stick... Continue reading

Westgate Resorts was founded in 1982 and is the largest privately-held corporation in Central Florida. They use Interval International to expand their footprint, giving their customers the option of going to other timeshare resorts besides ones owned by Westgate. This relationship benefits both parties by increasing the amount of traffic... Continue reading

If this is what you expect for your timeshare, curb your enthusiasm. Selling your timeshare is the best way to get out of it. One on one transaction without a middle man. However, it’s extremely difficult to do (you’d probably get better odds out of the Mega Millions lottery). Here... Continue reading

Las Vegas Casino king Steve Wynn of Wynn Resorts already has the most profitable casino in the former portugese colony of Macau on the coast of China. Conservative Chinese government is against gambling, but there have been pushes by western investors such as Wynn and other billionaire developers like Sheldon... Continue reading

Frits Van Paasschen, the CEO of Starwood Hotels, says that rising gas prices shows the U.S. economy is re-gaining strength and that timeshare and lodging/ resort demand is also growing, going against some experts’ estimates. A weakening dollar along with Iranian unrest and a rising price of Brent crude oil... Continue reading

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Fuel prices are affecting business in various ways. Some businesses are forcing their employees to take webinars on how to get the best flight deal. Industry experts maintain that they can save 10-15% this way. Traveling salesmen are being asked to cut down on their driving by a third. Travel... Continue reading

Ray Dalio made $3 billion last year. Known as mutual funds for the super-rich, the reputation of the hedge fund is taking a major dive. More people are investing in hedge funds than ever before, with the industry’s total sitting at a robust $2 trillion in assets in 2010. Hedge... Continue reading

Ever wonder what happens to that leftover soap you leave at the hotel? It’s now being used by Ugandan humanitarians to save lives. Derreck Kayongo visited a Philadelphia area hotel in the early 90’s and was shocked to find the amount of soap he found in his hotel room that... Continue reading

Senegal's countryside during the rainy season. Young Senegalese are revolting against the government in droves as journalists and hip hop artists capture the breath of a nation together. In despotic, war torn Senegal, two unlikely forces are combining to shed a light on poverty and a lack of urban progress:... Continue reading

The Temple Bar, Dublin. Young Irish are fleeing the small nation as the unemployment rate has stayed at 14% and continues to climb. Since the country’s bailout in November 2010, employers have cut jobs. Irish plight in the Eurozone has gone largely unnoticed due to the chaos in Greece and... Continue reading

Many political have occurred recently for Myanmar, one of the most isolated countries in Asia. Twenty years of sanctions and fifty years of military rule ended last year. During the World Economic Forum last year in Switzerland, both Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts stated their desire to open... Continue reading

With the ski season now upon us, hotspot Vail Colorado is looking for a way to keep its visitors safe. On the Friday before Christmas, Vail Resorts launched a new safety initiative called “Play It Safe, Play All Season.” Neighboring Beaver Creek has already put up signs with the slogan... Continue reading

In a time where starvation and hunger is a worldwide issue, a small group of entrepreneurs in Hawaii believe they have a solution. The breadfruit tree produces a fruit that is high in nutrients and calories, and grows in hot climates. It is also one of the world’s highest yielding... Continue reading

Hey guys, welcome back to my blog! It maybe a little early, but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I feel obligated to say it today since I haven’t posted in almost a whole month and I feel TERRIBLE about it. Many families have their kids at home ( I... Continue reading

Many families are traveling around the world these couple of weeks in anticipation of Thanksgiving. Many travel towards their loved ones while others are seeking a family vacation. However, is owning a timeshare stopping you from truly enjoying a family vacation? Are yearly maintenance fees and other hidden costs finally... Continue reading