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  • A Brief History of Timeshare A Brief History of Timeshare From its small, Swiss beginnings to the major global industry it is now, timeshare has come a long way since the days of “same week, same location.” So much so, the hardest part of booking next year’s holiday might be simply deciding..
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  • A Brief History of Timeshare A Brief History of Timeshare   From its small, Swiss beginnings to the major global industry it is now, timeshare has come a long way since the days of “same week, same location.” So much so, the hardest part of booking next year’s holiday might be simply..
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  • Timeshare: Like a Hotel - But Better Timeshare: Like a Hotel - But Better   5 Reasons Why Timeshare is the Family-Friendly Holiday Option     The outdated image of the retired American timeshare couple faded years ago. Young families with school age children are finding that timeshare ticks a lot of boxes..
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  • Fractional ownership? A lesson in algebra or a share of luxury? Fractional ownership? A lesson in algebra or a share of luxury?   The term fractional ownership is not very familiar to most people here in Europe and readers could be forgiven for wondering what on earth it means. In fact, fractional ownership has been well-known in the US for twenty years but is now spreading..
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  • The new Mega Resorts: Positive Signs for the Holiday Industry? The new Mega Resorts: Positive Signs for the Holiday Industry? A recent feature in RCI Ventures Magazine www.rciventures.com highlights the fact that a number of new “mega” holiday resorts currently being developed could be very positive signs for the hotel and holiday industries.   The feature..
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  • 20 Reasons to Go: Murcia 20 Reasons to Go: Murcia It has one of the best climates in Spain, it’s a sports lovers’ paradise and the city is literally brimming with beautiful Islamic architecture and top class tapas bars…and they’re just a few of the reasons why this Costa Calida..
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  • It’s Official. Kids’ Favourite “Dream Destination” is…the Moon! It’s Official. Kids’ Favourite “Dream Destination” is…the Moon! Out of all the places in the world to visit, the Moon is number one on the list in a recent poll by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agencies…although “real” destinations Disney World and Lapland were not far..
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  • TripAdvisor’s Top 15 US Destinations to Watch TripAdvisor’s Top 15 US Destinations to Watch Fifteen US destinations are among the up-and-coming favourites for 2012, say TripAdvisor users and travel editors. The list has been compiled based on those US destinations which have received an especially high number of reviews lately – from music..
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  • The Caribbean Island Guide The Caribbean Island Guide The Caribbean. A timeshare dream destination and winter sun favourite, each Caribbean island is its own unique paradise. To fill the winter season with a little Caribbean flavour, GoTimeshare spotlights some of the most beautiful bays and gourmet getaways..
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  • The Top 10 Travel Discoveries for 2012? The Top 10 Travel Discoveries for 2012? Travel experts STA Travel have come up with their 2012 must-visit list, spanning Borneo to Buenos Aires. And some of the most popular timeshare destinations are also on the list, including New Zealand, Sydney and new South Wales and Thailand.   1...
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  • Five Fabulous Christmas Markets Five Fabulous Christmas Markets With a nip in the air at night, and time to turn the heating on, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Christmas markets really capture the spirit of the season – best enjoyed with a good glug of gluhwein – and have been lighting..
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  • The Top Wellness Travel Trends for 2012 The Top Wellness Travel Trends for 2012 When commercial jet travel took off in the ‘50s, holidays were about sun, sand and a hotel room - preferably a few warm, sandy steps from the shoreline. It was ‘goodbye Southend, hello Spain’ as those who could afford to began to fly..
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  • 10 Travel Money Tips 10 Travel Money Tips If you’re travelling abroad at half term, escaping to your timeshare resort for the Christmas holidays, taking a new year’s break or off skiing in January, it’s worth knowing the ins and outs of how to make your pounds go further abroad.   In..
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  • Spactacular Escapes Spactacular Escapes What do a gorgeous golf resort in the Algarve, a contemporary beach destination in Turkey and a lush Jamaican getaway all have in common? They’re all top holiday properties managed by the world’s leading timeshare resort operators.   We..
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  • Autumn Leaves Autumn Leaves Points-based timeshare ownership is a clever way to fill the gap between summer and winter, so why not use your points towards a mini-break somewhere different this autumn? Here are 5 places to get away to before winter sets in:   Marbella   The..
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  • 10 of the World’s Best Beaches 10 of the World’s Best Beaches   GoTimeshare’s guide to some best-kept secrets and world-famous favourites   Venice Beach, LA   You probably wouldn’t come here for the beach itself, nice enough though it is (Malibu is nicer), you’d come to see..
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  • Get Packing – Properly Get Packing – Properly   It’s that time of year: everyone’s either jetting off somewhere warm, or emerging from their latest holiday bubble, back to face reality. If you haven’t left yet, Fiona Klonarides suggests you get packing. There’s an..
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  • Here Comes The Sun Here Comes The Sun The 60-second guide to the Canaries   Some holiday favourites come and go, drifting in and out of favour, but one group of islands that never lose their holiday flavour are the Canaries.   Marooned off Morocco’s Atlantic coast, this..
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  • Come Fly With Me – Best Long-Haul Holiday Picks This Summer Come Fly With Me – Best Long-Haul Holiday Picks This Summer   Those of us lucky enough to live in Europe can hop on an afternoon flight and arrive in Sicily in time for dinner.   Yet there’s something still very exotic about flying further, so which are the best long haul destinations worth..
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  • Summer in the Cities – Part 1: Dublin, Marbella & Valetta Summer in the Cities – Part 1: Dublin, Marbella & Valetta     Dublin   Why go? The Irish are legendary for giving a grand, warm welcome, so even if the weather’s misbehaving, you’re guaranteed to have a great time.   Buy a ticket for the sightseeing bus and soak up the history,..
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  • The Algarve Guide from A to V The Algarve Guide from A to V   Ahh…the Algarve. 200 kilometres of sun-kissed beaches cooled by Atlantic breezes where days of ten hours of sunshine end in a golden glow.   Spring arrives early here and a drive through the hills is full of surprises…sleepy..
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  • Very Valencia Very Valencia   Beach parties, perfect paellas and one amazing space-age style City of Arts and Culture all add up to an appealing southern Spanish destination, full of character.   GoTimeshare reveals why easy-going Valencia is giving its big sister Barcelona..
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  • The Luxury of Timeshare: Seven Heavenly Hideaways to Escape To The Luxury of Timeshare: Seven Heavenly Hideaways to Escape To When it’s time to get away, where do you go? GoTimeshare reveals seven heavenly hideaways to escape to, from Cornish shores to sun-kissed Cape Town   Since the mid-seventies, when the world’s two leading exchange organisations, RCI..
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  • The Summer Guide to the South of France The Summer Guide to the South of France   From the lavender fields of Grasse to the film star feel of Cannes, each resort that makes up the French Riviera is very French yet very different. Fiona Klonarides spotlights some of the 'tres chic' hotspots on the sun-soaked Cote D'Azur's shores.  Roughly..
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  • Good Times For Timeshare Good Times For Timeshare 2010 marks some important milestones in timeshare. As the shared ownership industry celebrates decades of success, there’s more to look forward to, as Fiona Klonarides reports     Innovative products, sought-after locations and exceptional..
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  • RCI Opening Doors Throughout the UK - The Holiday Cottages Group RCI Opening Doors Throughout the UK - The Holiday Cottages Group   Holiday Cottages Group is made up of over 30 brands, such as well-established names like Blakes, English Country Cottages and Country Holidays, and has more than 60,000 rental properties in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain and beyond.   The..
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  • County Kilkenny Ireland: A Visitor Guide County Kilkenny Ireland: A Visitor Guide   A medieval jewel in the Irish Midlands - Kilkenny oozes with charm and Irish welcome - and pubs   County Kilkenny or Cill Chainnigh is an enchanting medieval county with its ancient history, rich culture and a fascinating unspoiled countryside..
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  • Timeshare and Fractional Ownership Spotlight: A Slice of Paradise Timeshare and Fractional Ownership Spotlight: A Slice of Paradise   What makes a good idea great? Some are sparked by necessity, others take off when the time is right, and the best ideas in the holiday industry are based on meeting – preferably exceeding – the needs of the consumer.   Not so..
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