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2010 Enjoy England Finalists Announced

The Corn Exchange at Brighton's Dome is the venue for this year's 2010 Enjoy England Awards For Excellence. The finalists have just been revealed, and the event takes place on April 23, to mark St. George's Day. Competition in the various categories is exceptionally strong, and a large number of entries are in for the Sustainable Tourism Award.

Last year “Staycations” (holidays spent “at home” in the UK rather than overseas) were big news. There are a number of reasons to holiday closer to home – economising on the cost of travelling internationally, the convenience of driving or letting the train take the strain rather than heading off to an airport. Britain has no shortage of beauty spots to rival its European neighbours. There's Cornwall, The Lake District, The Peak District, The Scottish Highlands, The Northumberland Coast - everyone has their favourite and the list is a long one.

Some travel experts are even going as far as predicting that if global warming continues, British holidays will rise in popularity – all we need, it seems, is a bit more sun, because inspiring beaches, scenic landscapes and historic villages are all on our doorstep!

Post date: Tuesday, 2 Mar 2010

Hot Skiing in Bulgaria and Andorra as Visitors Soar

Bulgaria and Andorra are great places for timeshare owners to enjoy some good value skiing as they are said to be two of the cheapest destinations in Europe for the activity.

They are great places to go for those timeshare owners who are new to skiing, according to Anthony Chenery, travel expert at Teletext Holidays.

Post date: Tuesday, 9 Feb 2010

RCI Opening Doors Throughout the UK - The Holiday Cottages Group

The UK's landscapes and heritage make it a much demanded destination - RCI is bringing its members accommodation options at home, writes Sarah Lee.

Post date: Wednesday, 23 Dec 2009

More Skiers Heading to Eastern Europe

British skiers are heading to Eastern Europe in a bid to make their money go further, it has been revealed.

According to research by travel search site Skyscanner, there has been a 154 per cent rise in enquiries for destinations such as Krakow in Poland, Sofia in Bulgaria, Bratislava in Slovakia and Ljubljana in Slovenia.

Post date: Sunday, 22 Nov 2009

Heavy Snow Boosts Demands for Slopes

Keen skiers have been urged to book car rentals and holidays early to avoid disappointment after heavy snow fall boosted demand for ski resorts.

Demands for car hire have also increased as travellers and timeshare owners grab winter holiday deals for ski resorts in Europe, according to carrentals.co.uk.

Post date: Sunday, 15 Nov 2009

Spain Stays Strong During Downturn

Spanish tourism has remained resilient throughout the recession compared to other eurozone countries, according to the Spanish Tourist Office.

Paco Gutierrez, promotions executive from the Spanish Tourist Office, commented that the success of the country in attracting tourists was because of the popularity of the country.

Post date: Wednesday, 11 Nov 2009

The Registry Collection Exchange Programme Wins Prestigious OPP Industry Award

The Registry Collection® programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has been recognised with the 2009 Overseas Property Professional (OPP) Industry Award in the Best Fractional Service category.

The Registry Collection programme pioneered the concept of luxury leisure property exchange when it launched in the U.S. eight years ago. It now has more than 130 affiliates across five continents bringing more than 160 properties that are available through the programme and are either accessible for exchanges or under development. In the last 12 months its European business development team has affiliated five new properties in Italy, France, Spain, Greece and Tunisia.

Post date: Monday, 2 Nov 2009

Timeshare Deals 'Increasingly Affordable'

Timeshare ownership schemes in luxury destinations are becoming increasingly affordable, it has been claimed.

According to the Daily Mail, deals in elite destinations such St Lucia and the Maldives are available, while properties have also been launched this year in Italy, Portugal, France and Spain as developers look for new ways to sell high-end holiday homes.

Post date: Friday, 30 Oct 2009

Norway, Australia and Iceland Named as Top Places to Live

For those timeshare owners looking for a top place for a holiday, the United Nations human development index has ranked Norway, Australia and Iceland as the top places to live in the world.

Making up the rest of the top ten were Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Switzerland and Japan.

Post date: Wednesday, 7 Oct 2009

Trains Offer Timeshare Carbon Footprint Boost

Timeshare owners have been urged to travel by train on their holidays to improve their carbon footprint.

Eurostar's head of environment and energy Louisa Bell has followed up the aviation industry's commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent by 2050 by reminding travellers of the benefits of high-speed rail services in Europe.

Post date: Tuesday, 29 Sep 2009

Autumn Is Best Time to Visit Europe, Writer Says

Autumn is a great season during which to visit the inlands of Europe, timeshare owners have been told.

Prices are lower, crowds have gone and the sun is still warm, explains Telegraph travel writer Nick Trend.

As well as this, the landscapes are beautiful and rewarding, he continues, while those with a taste for new food will be in their element at any one of the many village harvest festivals across Spain, Italy and France.

Post date: Friday, 18 Sep 2009

Timeshare Love Affair With France Continues

France is widely seen as a particularly attractive holiday destination to British timeshare holidaymakers.

This is because it is just across the Channel and there are numerous low budget airlines heading to France, a country that can cater to all tastes, according to deputy editor at FrenchEntree.com Nina Richards.

Post date: Wednesday, 2 Sep 2009

RDO Launches New Fractional Property Ownership Site

The industry trade body for vacation ownership, RDO (Resort Development Organisation) has launched a website providing information and advice on fractional ownership.

Extremely successful in the US, fractional ownership is increasingly popular in Europe and over 90 properties are now available under fractional schemes in countries such as Portugal, Italy, the Canary Islands, France, Austria and the UK.

The new site, www.GoFractional.org, has been designed for all those with an interest in this emerging market and is an ideal compliment to its sister site, www.GoTimeshare.org, where you can find out all you need to know about timeshare.

With regular updates, factsheets, features and informative articles about the new and exciting developments not only in Europe but all around the world, this site is set to become a regular place to go to for all fractional property development news.

Post date: Thursday, 11 Jun 2009

Events in France Highlighted

For timeshare owning tennis fanatics looking for events in France, the Stade Roland Garros in Paris hosts the French Open from May 24th to June 7th and is one of the sport's biggest events, it has been revealed.

Airline bmibaby reported that leftovers can be purchased before the matches even though demand is high, while the unseeded matches take place on the smaller courts.

Post date: Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Jet2.com Offers Flights for Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival is set to take place later this month and Jet2.com has suggested that those looking to get over for the event in France should book with them for some budget flying.

Flights to Nice with the airline start at £19.99 one way including taxes and Jet2.com flies to the destination from both Leeds Bradford International Airport and Manchester Airport.

Post date: Thursday, 14 May 2009

Antibes Juan-les-Pi Highlighted as Base for Exploration

The French town of Antibes Juan-les-Pi is a great place from which timeshare owners can begin to explore the south of France, it has been stated.

Antibes is located in the heart of the French Riviera and half way between Nice and Cannes, revealed Lucy Howard, a representative from the Antibes Juan-les-Pins tourist board, who said that there is also a decent bus network that can be used to get around the region without paying too much.

Post date: Friday, 24 Apr 2009

Monaco Upcoming Events Named

Timeshare owners looking for events in France can enjoy a number of happenings in Monaco in the coming months.

According to the Monaco Tourism & Convention Authority, the Formula One Grand Prix is just more than one month away, while the opening of the Tour de France is set to take place in Monaco for the first time ever.

Post date: Friday, 24 Apr 2009

Greece and Spain's Popularity Said to Remain High

British holidaymakers, such as timeshare owners, will continue to holiday in both Greece and Spain in the eurozone, even though the exchange rate is not particularly favourable, it has been said.

People will still take holidays in the eurzone because it is so dominant, with Spain and Greece seeing huge amounts of British travellers, like timeshare users, every year, stated Sean Tipton, spokesperson for ABTA – the Travel Association.

Post date: Tuesday, 21 Apr 2009

bmibaby Announces Winter Programme

For those timeshare owners looking to get away on a cheap flight this year, bmibaby has launched its winter 2009/2010 flying programme with a number of new routes announced. A new route to Grenoble from all four of its UK bases - East Midlands, Manchester, Birmingham International and Cardiff Airport - has been announced.

Post date: Wednesday, 8 Apr 2009

Calais a Base for Further Exploration, Tourism Body Reveals

Holidaymakers, such as timeshare owners, are making their way across the channel to Calais, using the French port as a place to start before touring the region, it is said. There is much to be enjoyed by timeshare users in the area surrounding Calais, like the fishing ports Wimereux Le Touquet-Paris-Plage and Montreuil-Sur-Mer, while Arras lies in the south of the region, reveals Katia Breton, spokesperson for Tourism in Nord-Pas de Calais.

Post date: Friday, 27 Mar 2009

Burgundy's Wines and Heritage Highlighted

Burgundy is a popular destination because of its wines and its heritage, it is said. Veronique Beigenger, Burgundy press officer at Maison de la France, reveals that there are two world-famous sites in the French region - the Abbey of Fontenay and the Church of Vezelay.

Post date: Thursday, 19 Mar 2009

Top 10 Health Destinations Named

Skyscanner has named its top 10 health destinations that could help timeshare users lengthen their life. Andorra is one of the website's top choices with its range of skiing and snowboarding activities on offer during the winter months.

Post date: Friday, 13 Mar 2009

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