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. Read more

A timeshare should be seen as an investment in future holiday opportunities, it has been said.

Lisa Ann Schreier, founder of Timeshare Insights in Clermont, Florida, told Bankrate.com that timeshare is a vacation alternative, not a business opportunity for consumers. Read more

The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme, will be the headline sponsor of the Fractional Summit 2010 for the third consecutive year. The continued support of the event from The Registry Collection programme follows the success of the 2009 Summit and reflects the value of this international forum to the fractional trade market.

The two-day event, taking place on 18 and 19 February, 2010, at the Marriott London, Grosvenor Square, offers the unique opportunity for developers to meet key fractional real estate industry professionals from around the globe under one roof. The fractional model has helped in boosting the sales of luxury properties in today’s challenging economic climate. This year’s conference theme “Changing Times, Changing Markets,” together with its subject matter debates, is designed to help developers capitalise on the strengths of the fractional product and grow their businesses. Developers who are new to the fractional concept will also appreciate an introduction to the industry during the event. Read more

Disney Vacation Club has confidence in vacation ownership and is expanding its work in this area outside of Orlando, it has been revealed.

James M Lewis, president of Disney Vacation Club, noted that the company is opening its newest resort in California and is also developing another in Hawaii. Read more

Owners at Orlando's first gay timeshare The Gardens have shown their satisfaction with the resort, research has revealed.

A survey by timeshare marketing firm Bay Tree Solutions showed that 97 per cent of respondents said they were happy with The Gardens and are planning to use it. Read more

Stroman Realty has announced its top 10 selling timeshare resorts in Florida. Read more

Holiday Inn Club Vacations' Signature Collection at the Orlando timeshare resort has joined with the world's largest luxury timeshare exchange programme.

Timeshare owners who purchase weeks at the Orange Lake Resort and own more than 500,000 points will now benefit from the RCI's Registry Collection Exchange Program. Read more

South Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach has joined timeshare brand Holiday Inn Club Vacations' portfolio, it has emerged. Meanwhile, the Smoky Mountain resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is set to go live tomorrow, meaning that the timeshare brand now has 6 offerings in its portfolio. Read more

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention and Exposition is taking place from March 29th through to April 2nd at the Orlando World Center Marriot. Keynote speaker at the event will be Dr Jeffrey Rosensweig, the director of the Global Perspectives Program at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University. Read more

Couples who are about to become newlyweds and enjoy a honeymoon are advised to become timeshare users for their special trip. There are many timeshare resorts available to give the happy couple the once in a lifetime opportunity they deserve, says timeshare commentator Charles Joseph. Read more