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GoTimeshare.org interview With Richard McIntosh, Chairman The Resort Development Organisation

Richard McIntosh speaks to Fiona Klonarides about what consumers should look for before they buy timeshare, how the market is evolving, and how RDO can help both consumers and quality developers in this growing industry.

Post date: Thursday, 11 Mar 2010

Spain Tops the Most-Searched Flight Search List

Skyscanner's January search results show Spain still reigns, as Britons look for “sun, sand and sangria” to escape the winter blues. Malaga tops the bill and five Spanish cities made the top ten. Faro and Dalaman (Turkey) also appear, implying that British travellers are dreaming of sunshine and beaches while the snowy UK winter overstays its welcome.

Searches for city break destinations such as London, Amsterdam and New York show that people are also looking for urban getaways – shopping in New York, sightseeing in London or exploring Amsterdam's cafés and canals.

Post date: Tuesday, 2 Mar 2010

Busy Cultural Calendar for Italy 2010

Italy has plenty of cultural treats for timeshare owners to enjoy in 2010, with a full calendar from January through to December.

This includes opera, music and expeditions, explained Stefania Gatta from the Italian State Tourist Board for the UK & Ireland.

Post date: Sunday, 13 Dec 2009

Istanbul Set For European Capital of Culture 2010

There is much for timeshare owners to enjoy in Turkey and the tourism board for the country has recently pointed to the history and culture of Istanbul in particular.

The city is set to be the European Capital of Culture in 2010 and will be launching celebrations with a party on January 16th.

Following this, there will be a host of events throughout the year covering visual arts and museums, music and theatre, literature and cinema, among other areas.

Post date: Sunday, 13 Dec 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

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

Top European Timeshare Destinations Named

Corfu, Rome and Ibiza are all proving popular with Brits this year, with the first receiving 100 per cent more interest than at the start of the year.

The recent Travelnomics UK Quarterly Industry Insight: Q2 April – June 2009 survey from CheapFlights.co.uk shows that timeshare holidays are often taken in these locations, with Sharron Livingston, editor at thetravelmagazine.net, saying this comes as no surprise.

Post date: Friday, 24 Jul 2009

Timeshare Owners Invited Onto Venice Houseboat

A houseboat that will float along the canals of Venice will be available on a timeshare basis for 25 years, it has been revealed.

Marketing and Promotion christened the vessel Mdina, Venice recently and nine more of the houseboats will appear in the coming years, Mary Anne Pule, managing director of the developer, told timesofmalta.com.

Post date: Monday, 20 Jul 2009

Guide to Top European Rail Routes Launched

Rail Europe and travel expert Anthony Lambert have come together to produce a guide to the best scenic rail routes on the continent.

Mr Lambert has selected ten of his favourite journeys by train across Europe that timeshare owners and other holidaymakers can take to get to their chosen destinations.

Post date: Friday, 26 Jun 2009

Jet2.com Launches Mega Flight Sale

For timeshare owners looking to get away to resorts cheaply in the coming months, Jet2.com has launched its biggest ever seat sale.

The Mega Flight Sale has cut prices on more than 10,000 seats, with reduced tickets available until April 27th and flights starting from as little as £2.99 one way including taxes.

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

Good-value Skiing Noted in Italy

There is some good-value skiing ready for timeshare owners to enjoy in Italy as well as places in the east of Europe, it is said. According to Betony Garner, a spokesperson for the Ski Club of Great Britain, those countries in eastern Europe that do not use the euro are proving popular.

Post date: Friday, 27 Mar 2009

Naples Culinary Treats Treasured

There is much to love about the Italian city of Naples in many respects, especially gastronomically speaking, it is believed. Mary Beard, writing for the Guardian, says that one of the top places to dine out in Naples is Ristorante Bellini that serves old-fashioned Neapolitan food and a decent meal can be had by a timeshare user there for 30 euros (£28.20) a head.

Post date: Friday, 27 Mar 2009

Beckham Secures Timeshare Move

David Beckham has finally secured a move to AC Milan in a form of timeshare agreement, it has emerged. The ex-England captain will now be able to divide up his time between the Italian giants and the Los Angeles Galaxy this year.

Post date: Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009

Gastronomic Highlights in Turin Named

There are some top places to dine out in Turin, Italy's capital of the aperitivo, and you don't have to spend a fortune doing so, it is said. John Brunton, writing for the Guardian, notes that the region is home to famous brands such as Martini Rosso and Cinzano, while buffets which accompany early evening drinks are a fun and economic alternative to splashing out on a restaurant dinner.

Post date: Monday, 9 Mar 2009

Six Nations: Events in Italy and France 2009

For timeshare owners looking for upcoming events in Italy in France to enjoy while on holiday, the Six Nations rugby tournament has started and will see games played in both Paris and Rome.

According to the BBC, it is the sport's most successful tournament in the world and it is now in its 10th season as the Six Nations, having involved 5 teams previously.

Post date: Tuesday, 10 Feb 2009

Will Self: Sicily ideal for culinary and visual treats

Will Self has spoken out about the numerous delights that Sicily has to offer - both natural and manmade. Striking rocky hills, golden sands, as well as Grecian and Baroque architecture are a few of the treats that Sicily offers for holidaymakers, such as timeshare owners, according to the writer, who made his comments for the Daily Telegraph

Post date: Tuesday, 10 Feb 2009

Carnival of Venice 2009 Events

Timeshare owners can stop themselves from feeling down next month by heading off to one of the numerous festivities taking place over the world in February, one travel writer says. Next month will see The Carnival of Venice 2009 take place . . .

Post date: Friday, 30 Jan 2009

Travel by rail – a better option?

How many times have you been stuck in a traffic jam or have taken the wrong turning in a country where your grasp of the language is poor and wondered whether you might have been better off taking the train? With a high speed rail network throughout Europe, rail travel has never been easier. we look at some of the options for the more-independent traveller.

Post date: Friday, 24 Oct 2008

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