St. Regis Hotels And Resorts Honors The Regal History Of Polo With The First St. Regis International Cup

First St. Regis Test Match at Historic Cowdray Park Polo Club in England Inaugurates the Newest Addition to the Global Polo Match Circuit St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has officially adopted the “Sport of Kings” with the inaugural St. Regis International Cup, one of the... [Read more...]

Construction Underway At Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s Newest Colorado Resort

WorldMark Grand Elk Expected to Welcome Guests in 2009 Wyndham Vacation Ownership has commenced construction on the company’s fifth Colorado resort, WorldMark Grand Elk. The resort, scheduled to operate within the company’s WorldMark by Wyndham resort portfolio, is located... [Read more...]

British Holidaymakers Spend Nearly £40,000 Each

RCI Unveils World First as the True ‘Lifetime Value of a British Traveller’ Is Identified   RCI, the world’s largest timeshare exchange company, and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today released information on the true lifetime value of the... [Read more...]

September Launch Date For Lord Norman Foster’s YachtPlus

The fractional ownership based super-yacht designed by British architect Lord Norman Foster for YachtPlus is due for completion and launch next month. The first in YachtPlus’s fleet since opening in 2005 and anticipation for the launching of the 132 foot vessel is growing. Built... [Read more...]

RCI Introduce Exciting New Property Investment Scheme

RCI were the pioneers of the time-share holiday, now they have introduced an entirely new concept which allows you to own your own holiday property, rent it out and earn credits which can be used for holidays in other destinations. An investor can have all the benefits of owning... [Read more...]

Reservations Begin For Hotel In Space

Thirty-eight people have already made a reservation in the space hotel Galactic Suite. Four Spaniards will be the first to stay for 4 days at 450 kilometers from the Earth. The space tourism company introduced the first “spa” to be installed in space. The Space Tourism... [Read more...]

Name The Best Timeshare Resort You’ve Ever Stayed In

August 19, 2008 by Forum Questions · Leave a Comment 

We’re looking for the best timeshare resort(s) you’ve stayed in - perhaps because of amenities, or service, or simply location or experience. We’ll then look into reviewing some of them in the magazine in the coming months. So let us know the name of the resort,... [Read more...]

Beauty And Spas In The Riviera Maya

Get pampered in some of the world’s best spas that combine ancient Mayan techniques with the most modern technology and a breath-taking setting. The Riviera Maya, known for its white sand beaches, azure Caribbean sea and rich Mayan history, invites guests to share its natural... [Read more...]

The Residence Club At Tullymore In Michigan Added To The Registry Collection

The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced a new affiliation with The Villages at Tullymore. The resort will become part of The Registry Collection’s network... [Read more...]

Golf Enthusiasts Can Drive Like A Rookie Or Cruise Like A Legend Courtesy Of Wyndham

Fans May Enter to Win a Custom Golf Cart Designed for Brandt Snedeker or Arnold Palmer Just in time for the 2008 Wyndham Championship, Wyndham Vacation Ownership has unveiled its exciting new “Rookie or Legend” sweepstakes, which offers golf fans a chance to enter to win... [Read more...]

Celebrity Resorts Adds Hanalei Bay Resort To Its Destination Portfolio

Celebrity Resorts today announced the acquisition of the Hanalei Bay Resort from Quintus Resorts. The acquisition serves to expand the company’s interest in the Hawaii market, adding a popular vacation destination known for its natural beauty. The resort is a 22-acre property... [Read more...]

Royston’s, Ocean Echo Restaurants Debut At The Reefs

Bermuda Resort Unveils Two New Restaurants And New Kitchens The kitchens and restaurants at The Reefs have undergone an “extreme makeover,” and the result is nothing short of spectacular. More than $3 million have been invested in the complete redevelopment of the... [Read more...]

Homestead Preserve To Release Its First Charter Home

Homestead Preserve has released its first Charter Home, offering owners and prospective owners the first opportunity to have immediate access to an architecturally historic and fully furnished turnkey residence.  The new Charter Home program debuts this month with the unveiling... [Read more...]

Parkside Resort Williamsburg To Open This Summer

Luxurious Timeshare Property Features Best in Class Amenities Landmark Resort Properties of VA is pleased to announce the grand opening of its latest family resort - Parkside Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia this summer. Located right in the heart of Williamsburg, adjacent to... [Read more...]

Staffordshire Packs A Punch At The Crunch

In spite of the national credit crunch, Staffordshire is proving to be a vibrant and growing tourism destination, with 52% of Staffordshire tourism providers anticipating an increase in business over the next six months, according to a report commissioned by Destination Staffordshire. The... [Read more...]

Luxury Holiday Apartments Launched In Scotland

IT HAS fabulous scenery and has had praise for its holiday homes. Now, Mains of Taymouth Country Estate aims to bring timeshare into the 21st century with a range of contemporary apartments. Situated on a 120-acre estate at Kenmore, at the head of Loch Tay, Mains of Taymouth... [Read more...]

Unwind With Wyndham: New Getaway Specials and Packages

 Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies with over 70,000 hotels, vacation rentals and timeshare resorts in 100 countries, is encouraging Americans to reclaim their unused vacation days with the limited-time ‘UNWIND WITH WYNDHAM’... [Read more...]

Featured Company: TradeWinds Cruise Club

Offering both classical private and shared charters through their Cruise Club Membership, TradeWinds offer the most flexible and cost effective alternative to owning or even chartering a yacht by using the timeshare concept – with a difference!… View TradeWinds’s... [Read more...]

TradeWinds Cruise Club

Offering both classical private and shared charters through their Cruise Club Membership, TradeWinds offer the most flexible and cost effective alternative to owning or even chartering a yacht by using the timeshare concept – with a difference!   TradeWinds Cruise Club... [Read more...]

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August 2008 - Owners Perspective Magazine: Timeshare, Fractional Ownership, Destination & Residence Club Publication

August 2008 Edition The August edition of our free independent magazine for existing owners and prospective buyers of timeshare and fractional products looks at “timeshare with a difference” - TradeWinds Cruise Club, offering private catamarans and crew is... [Read more...]

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To protect our readers and the integrity of this publication our reader forums operate slightly different to most. All comments will be moderated before inclusion and new threads will need to be requested and approved. That said, with your help we aim to grow this section like... [Read more...]

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Feel free to comment on what you think of the magazine: Perhaps suggest new topics to cover, Should there be more content provided by readers? What kind of reader offers would you like us to try and provide? What has been your favourite artice so far? Do you think most people... [Read more...]

What are the Top Ten destinations for purchasing a timeshare or fractional?

August 11, 2008 by Forum Questions · 1 Comment 

Are there any specific destinations I should be looking to buy at? Joe Byer, Timeshare Owner, USA  Read More →

When going through a presentation with a sales person…

August 11, 2008 by Forum Questions · 1 Comment 

on a timeshare or fractional ownership or hotel right-to-use purchase, what is the laundry list of potential points to be negotiated before signing the deal? Christina Riley, Fractional Owner, USA  Read More →

I recently attended a timeshare presentation with a major brand name but didn’t buy…

August 11, 2008 by Forum Questions · 1 Comment 

I thought the idea however was really good but having researched more on the internet I only read bad things – so as a whole is timeshare good or bad? Sarah Matthews, Non Owner, UK  Read More →

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