Timeshare Company Suggests Vacation Strategy for Coping with Rising Gas Prices

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Dover, NH (PRWEB) May 1, 2007

Since the rising price of gasoline may make vacations and road trips difficult for many Americans this summer, Sell My Timeshare NOW, suggests people rethink their approach to summer travel. Rather than planning the long car trip to the beach or a national park, the timeshare resales and timeshare rental company recommends people consider vacationing near their home and spending much or all of their time at one resort, instead of destination hopping.

“It’s such a simple strategy, that people overlook it,” says Jason Tremblay, CEO of Sell My Timeshare NOW. A hotel may have a great pool or even a golf course, but a timeshare is more likely to be a complete resort, with activities planned for the children and amenities to please the whole family. Many timeshare resorts are so full-service, that you could have an incredible vacation and never leave the property.”

How much the price of gas will matter to the average person when vacation time rolls around, and what that price will be, is anyone’s guess. But the popular website GasBuddy.com, shows that 31 percent of nearly twenty thousand people polled said gas prices affected their Easter 2007 weekend travel plans either slightly, somewhat, or a lot. Statistics on the website also show that the average price of gas across the US has risen nearly 29 cents per gallon since Easter weekend.

Over four million households own one or more US timeshare, one-week intervals (or the points equivalent of a one-week interval) as of January 1, 2006, based on information gathered by the American Resort Development Association’s research division, the International Foundation. While this is a small percentage of the overall population, it is a number that increases every year. As Tremblay explains, “Timeshares have proved to be a good vacation solution for many people. We don’t seem to be able to do much about rising costs in this country, but at least, you can buy a timeshare or timeshare resale and lock in the price of timeshare vacation accommodations for a lifetime.”

Tremblay also advises that timeshare owners considering timeshare exchange, make their exchange as far in advance as possible. While all timeshare companies advise early exchange, as Tremblay points out, “Timeshare exchange patterns may be very different this year than they typically are. Act now so that you keep vacation planning easy and then enjoy your timeshare resort vacation, knowing you didn’t spend a fortune just to get there.”

About Sell My Timeshare NOW, LLC:

Sell My Timeshare NOW is an industry leader in providing advertising and marketing for timeshare owners wishing to sell or rent their timeshare. In 2006, SellMyTimeshareNOW.com presented $ 229,962,492 in offers to buy or rent timeshares to their customers. Jason Tremblay, CEO, is available for interview.

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Moving Mountains Celebrates 10 Years of Full-Service Lodging

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Steamboat Springs, CO (PRWEB) October 24, 2007

The catered ski chalet concept is still a new idea in the minds of US Skiers. This option has existed in Europe for years where hundreds of catered chalets are available. Few are aware that it has been offered in the US for 10 years.

Moving Mountains Chalets introduced their first chalet in Steamboat in 1998. Starting with one six bedroom home and as the owners and operators, Robin & Heather Craigen have grown their fledgling business to represent 14 private residences that are the best of what is available in Steamboat. You can rent any one of them with a full-service lodging package that will change your mind forever on what a ski vacation should be.

In addition to luxury vacation homes (chalets) that boast ensuite bathrooms, high-speed internet, private hot tubs and everything else you would expect from a 5-star hotel, the Full-service Package includes a private chef and team of staff preparing and serving you fresh cooked meals daily, chauffeur-driven airport pickup and private ski shuttle service (no rental cars needed), as well as acting as your private concierge service.

“Families like to stay in homes, rather than condos and hotels. They like to relax and spend time together and gather as a large group which creates a lot of work for someone when it comes to feeding and organizing everyone for a day on the mountain” said Robin Craigen, co-founder of Moving Mountains Chalets. “We offer them the option that their last run of the day is not to the store to buy food because we take care of the meals. Our staff provides a seamless vacation experience that begins when you land at the Steamboat airport and ends when they return you for your flight home.”

If you wonder why Catered Chalets are such a rare find, Moving Mountains will tell you that most Americans are just not aware that the catered package is available to them in a private home. Once they understand the value of the package, where personal time saved becomes personal vacation time, they are hooked.

“The USA is regarded by many studies as a vacation starved nation. The habit of taking just one or two weeks off per year places ever more importance on the success of a family vacation. The time-value of offerings such as the full-service catered package is a no-brainer once you have tried it and our repeat bookings confirm that our guests realize this.” said Craigen in answer to this question.

For additional information on the news relating to Moving Mountains Chalets, contact Robin Craigen or visit Moving Mountains Blog.

About Moving Mountains Chalets: Moving Mountains Chalets is a market leader in luxury ski lodging, offering vacation rental homes and catered chalets in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The company is owned and operated by Robin & Heather Craigen.

Contact:

Robin Craigen, President,

Moving Mountains Chalets

877-624-2538

Moving Mountains Website

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Luxury Gulf-front Home to Sell On-Site at Auction June 7

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Destin, FL (PRWEB) May 30, 2008

Roebuck Auctions (http://www.RoebuckAuctions.com) will conduct the auction of a luxury gulf-front home in Destin, Florida, on Saturday, June 7, at 11:07 a.m. (CST), according to Scott Etter, project manager.

“This magnificent gulf front estate will leave you breathless with some of the most spectacular water views of Florida’s pristine beaches and emerald clear surf,” said Etter. “You can walk down the private walkway to the beach right off the first floor deck and relax on the sugar white sand.”

The home is built for outdoor entertaining with over 1,750 square feet of decks and balconies, boasting a pool, Jacuzzi, and two rooftop gazebos.

Etter added, “No details were overlooked with exceptional craftsmanship featuring extra high baseboards, crown molding throughout, pediment style door and window trim, granite counter tops, gourmet kitchen, two beautiful wainscoting ceilings, tasteful flooring and designer colors and furnishings in every room.”

With a private quarters above the two-car garage giving this home a total of seven bedrooms and six bathrooms this property will accommodates up to 24 guests.

“Investors will appreciate the incredible rental history,” said Etter, “with income for 2006 over $ 233,000 and over $ 244,000 for 2007 and strong bookings for 2008.”

The auction will be held on-site. Both live and online bidding will be offered. Arrangements can also be made to bid via phone if necessary. Bidders are encouraged to attend one of the scheduled open houses, June 1 through 6, to inspect the property. Brokers who wish to represent a client at this auction should file a Broker Participation. For more information on broker co-op, contact Bruce Griffy at 866.723.6013 (toll-free) or 850.654.6000.

Located along the panhandle in Northwest Florida, the Destin area has something for everyone. To name a few of the area’s recent national recognitions, Business Week magazine listed Destin as one of the 18 best new golf places in the country to retire, Southern Accents magazine’s readers named Destin the number two beach destination and the number eight golf destination in its second annual Great Escapes Reader Travel Awards, and the Milken Institute listed the area as its top Best Performing City in 2005 for small metros.

For more information, visit http://www.RoebuckAuctions.com or call 866-723-1419.

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Propertyshowrooms.com Launches Outstanding Florida Development Near Disney World

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Easley, SC (PRWEB) July 26, 2008

Just one and a half miles from the premier Disney World theme park in Orlando, lies the site of the fantastic Windsor Hills Reserve development of detached luxury homes. Each property boasts its own private grounds, two car garage, and private swimming pool. And due to their close proximity to a major international attraction, these kinds of properties are still much sought-after, despite recent concerns over the US property market.

“Holiday homes near Florida’s Disney World remain on top of many people’s wish-list and these beautiful four, five, and six bedroom villas with private swimming pools, are a great option for all those seeking five-star facilities in the right neighbourhood,” says Mark Wilson, Product Acquisition Manager at Propertyshowrooms.com.

He continues: “Tourists and residents will benefit from a number of outstanding on-site facilities. High specification build quality also makes these villas very desirable both as investments and excellent holiday homes. In view of the location and high standard of these villas, I am confident that they will come out on top, both in terms of capital growth in the long term and rental desirability.”

Buyers have the option of a guaranteed rental scheme, and the properties are also particularly good value when you consider the current weakness of the US dollar in international exchange rates. This means they are especially attractive for those looking to make the most of their investment in the mid to long term.

Internally, the properties feature stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite worktops, maple cabinets, and open-plan living areas. Meanwhile, the resort itself boasts 24 hour gated security, athletics facilities, tennis courts, an Olympic-sized heated community swimming pool, and even an on-site cinema! And transport facilities are excellent too, with Orlando International Airport just twenty-five minutes drive away.

The properties are being offered through the International Property Investment Network (or IPIN) which is the investment division of Propertyshowrooms.com. Says Mark Wilson: “IPIN is particularly enthusiastic and reassured by this project as its award-winning developers are well-known as one of America’s largest and most professional home building companies.”

And he’s impressed by the prospects for investors: “While property prices in the region remain at an apparent standstill, many overseas investors see this as the ideal time to buy. And the general infrastructure of the region is excellent. Florida has progressed a very long way in recent years, with tourism and related development activity being the backbone of the local economy.”

About Propertyshowrooms.com

Propertyshowrooms.com is the leading web resource for worldwide real estate, for homebuyers and property investors alike.

The company works in partnership with the International Property Investment Network (IPIN). IPIN is a free service, which provides its members with a choice of only the most outstanding international property developments.

All IPIN properties have undergone a rigorous and painstaking selection programme, which ensures the best investor potential and that all legal safeguards are in place.

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Magellan Development’s David Carlins Named Big Builder Magazine 2008 APEX Award Winner

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Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) November 5, 2008

The Magellan Development Group is pleased to announce that President David Carlins has been named a 2008 APEX Award Winner for his role in spearheading the development of Lakeshore East by Big Builder Magazine, published by Hanley Wood Corp. Carlins is the first Chicago builder to be named an APEX winner in the award program that is in its fifth year.

In announcing this year’s winners, Big Builder Editor John McManus noted that “Each winner has done an excellent job in these trying times to forward their companies both operationally and financially in the near term, as well as to better position themselves for the long haul.” Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony on Nov. 4 at the annual Big Builder Conference in Washington, D.C.

The APEX Award focuses on initiatives spearheaded by award nominees to improve business performance.

Carlins, who has developed a reputation for creative and sophisticated financial structuring, was cited particularly for spearheading the development efforts for the award-winning, 82-story Aqua tower. Aqua represents a milestone in Chicago as the first mixed-use high-rise in the city specifically designed to feature condominium units, rental apartments, a hotel, two different hotel ballrooms and retail and office spaces within one Bronze LEED-certified structure.

He was able to secure three of the nation’s largest lenders to co-arrange one of Chicago’s largest real estate loans, partially covering project costs of nearly $ 500 million.

This latest addition to the Lakeshore East mixed-use community has also been cited for its revolutionary architectural design by an architectural team headed by Jeanne Gang, principal of Studio Gang Architects.

Lakeshore East is a preview of the future, a mixed-use development where people live, work, shop, eat and pursue whatever interests them without having to get into a car. The plan that completes the ambitious Illinois Center development allows for the construction of up to 4,950 residences, a magnificent 6-acre public park, 2.2 million gross square feet of commercial space, 1,500 hotel rooms, 400,000 square feet of retail space and a proposed elementary school.

Some 40 percent of the site will remain vibrant open space. Among the many attractions of the Lakeshore East award-winning six-acre park, is free Wi-Fi or wireless broadband Internet access. Other park amenities include a children’s play park, a gated dog park, a large open meadow, water fountains, ornamental gardens and extensive seating.

Residential developments at Lakeshore East currently include six completed and occupied buildings. They include the 29-story Lancaster, the community’s first condominium building with 209 homes; The Shoreham, a 46-story apartment tower with 548 residences; The Regatta, a 44-story condominium building with 325 units; The Chandler; a 35-story condominium building with 304 condo homes; 340 on The Park, a 62-story condominium tower with 344 units and the 51-story The Tides, the community’s second rental property with 607 luxury units. Construction is progressing on the 82-story Aqua and the first phase of The Parkhomes at Lakeshore East, an enclave of 25 gracious townhomes.

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“Spring It On” March/April Packages Offer Savings on Skiing at Waterville Valley Resort

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Waterville Valley, NH (PRWEB) March 9, 2009

Savings are to found in the new fallen snow in Waterville Valley Resort, NH. The “Spring It On” package includes lodging in a one-bedroom condo or lodge room and lift tickets. Offered midweek in March plus the weekends of March 27 to 29 and April 3 to 5, 2009. Packages start at $ 181 for one night two adults including skiing.

Spring skiing in Waterville Valley can mean excellent snow conditions under sunny skies.

The Spring It On package includes access to the White Mountain Athletic Club with indoor pool, Jacuzzis & steam rooms, and use of Waterville Valley Resort’s shuttle bus.

Optional add-ons include a group ski lesson for $ 29; a 1-hour private lesson for $ 40; ski or snowboard rentals for $ 20; or dinner for 2 for $ 40 at the Wild Coyote grill, valid Sunday through Thursday nights only.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Waterville Valley Resort on March 17 with $ 17 lift ticket. And, relax and stay for $ 17 per person/per night quad occupancy at the Golden Eagle Lodge and other inns.

Then on April 1 come back to Waterville Valley for an April Fool’s $ 1 lift tickets for everyone. No kidding! Lodging from $ 56 per person/per night quad occupancy.

Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains is well known for its ski mountain, which has trails and activities for all skill-levels and ages. Boarders and hot-doggers, alpine and Nordic enthusiasts, kids and senior citizens can each find a niche on the slopes and trails. Kids’ Venture Kamps offer “venture zones” designed with small features that build skiing and snowboarding skills. The Silver Streaks is an over-50 club that welcomes visitors.

Waterville Valley is just a 2-hour drive from Boston. Visitors to the valley can park the car once and relax for their stay. The valley is very walkable, plus everything is connected by a free shuttle that circulates constantly.

Waterville Valley Resort offers 250 skiable acres with snowmaking ability on every trail. The ski area peaks at 4,004 feet, with a vertical drop of 2,020 feet, 52 trails and 12 lifts.

For those who like their skiing with a little less altitude, Waterville Valley’s Nordic Center features 75 km of wide-groomed trails with terrain for every ability level, groomed daily for both skate and classic skiing styles. Skiers take off from the Nordic Center in the Valley’s quaint Town Square, or just step out the door of their vacation rental–the trails are only steps away from most of the resort’s accommodations.

Every trail offers incredible views of the surrounding White Mountain National Forest. Warming huts along the trails make it easy to stop for a rest and a snack, and the Nordic Center offers a welcoming fireplace at the end of the run.

Waterville Valley was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained, four seasons resort. In addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville Valley Resort has award-winning tennis courts, golf, hiking, biking, lodging, cultural activities and summer theater, an indoor ice rink, boating, a skate park, and a host of outdoor activities. Dining options include traditional favorites and elegant dining. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit http://www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

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Travel Affiliate Pro’s Beta-Version Partner Program Can Increase Website Revenue While Enhancing Website Content

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Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) May 5, 2009

Through the beta version of Travel Affiliate Pro’s partner program, affiliates can earn industry-leading commissions by integrating comprehensive online travel portals into their websites. Travel Affiliate Pro, a renowned broker of online hotel room reservations, provides low rates for a wide range of destinations, and its affiliates profit in numerous ways from supplying this valuable service to their clients. Currently, the program’s beta version operates by invitation only, but the launch of the full version will be announced this summer.

Through the affiliate program’s resourceful technology platform and free custom implementation, a partner can offer Travel Affiliate Pro’s extensive database and competitive rates directly from its own website. An affiliate earns a commission of up to 70% for every customer it refers who reserves a hotel room through Travel Affiliate Pro. Cutting-edge applications such as easy integration with Google maps, WordPress, and auto-generated hotel lists enhance the system’s performance. Adding a full-service travel agency to a company’s existing website significantly enhances the site’s overall functionality, which makes it more appealing to viewers, browsers, and potential customers.

Just as importantly, an affiliate enhances its public image through association with the established brand name and stellar reputation of Travel Affiliate Pro, a division of VistUSA that has more than a decade of experience in helping travelers discover inexpensive hotel rooms and book them conveniently. The added content, along with Travel Affiliate Pro’s expert SEO consultations, also improves an affiliate site’s search engine results.

Implementing the program is simple and completely free, with no set-up costs or membership fees. Commissions, which are earned automatically, can be easily tracked through a Web-based statistical program. Atlantic City Hotels, a travel database that provides information about hotels, flights, car rentals, cruises, vacation rentals, and local attractions in and around Atlantic City, has successfully increased its customer base by integrating Travel Affiliate Pro’s services into its website. The same is true for Downtown Hotels, a one-stop source for low-budget, high-quality travel options in major cities across the globe.

Since its establishment in 1998, Travel Affiliate Pro has facilitated the provisional reservation of hotel rooms via a database of more than 80,000 individual hotels and 250 hotel chains, through which customers can quickly discover the best prices on hotel rooms. Our affiliates Cheap motels and Branson Hotels are finding that Travel Affiliate Pro offers outstanding technological advancement over other travel affiliate programs featuring secure online services, guaranteed reservations, and 24/7 customer support, all of which contribute to its esteemed reputation in the travel industry and its ability to offer convenient and reliable hotel reservation services.

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Tripware Allows Business Travelers to Book Directly in Microsoft Outlook

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Phoenix, Ariz. (PRWEB) June 3, 2009

Tripware, a travel service for self-serve business travelers, has launched the Beta Version of its patent pending travel management software. The software, Tripware OutBook, is a plugin for Microsoft Outlook 2007. OutBook enables business travelers to handle all their business travel needs directly in Microsoft Outlook.

Tripware developed OutBook specifically for people who book, plan, and manage their own business travel. A few other companies have made attempts at full Microsoft Outlook integration; Tripware is the first one to release a functioning Beta Version. Tripware also offers a desktop application for non-Outlook 2007 users.

Tripware OutBook can be downloaded by visiting http://www.tripware.com. After downloading the OutBook plugin, a business traveler simply enters a meeting into their business calendar, types the city, address, or airport code of their meeting location, then clicks the Tripware Book Trip icon that is already embedded in the appointment window.

Tripware OutBook fetches the user’s travel preferences and opens up a booking window inside of Microsoft Outlook. Currently, Tripware allows travelers to customize over 50 preferences, including airlines, hotels, car rental companies, scheduling, and more. For example, if a traveler never wants to fly on Airline XYZ, he would “blacklist” that airline and it would never show up in the traveler’s booking process.

Tripware’s products offer more than just booking. The products also offer loyalty program tie-ins, expense report management, and complete itinerary access without ever opening an email or a website.

For those business travelers that want a new and unique way to book and manage their business trips, Tripware OutBook’s full integration with Microsoft Outlook 2007 just may deliver on the products tagline: “Have a Great Trip”.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Dean Wright or visit http://www.tripware.com. Tripware is a trademark of Remotian Systems, Inc. Microsoft