Timeshare Trends Blog

 The Pestana Promenade is set to establish a new benchmark for vacation ownership resorts in Europe. Located on Madeira, an island off Portugal’s coast, the resort, which is one of the many Pestana Hotels and Resorts, was inaugurated in early 2009 with a mix of 245 hotel units and deluxe apartments and has now beaten all demand records set by previous Pestana resorts. The most striking feature of Pestana’s latest hotel is its prime oceanfront location set in the heart of Funchal’s tourist area offering easy access to the coastal promenade. All units enjoy full panoramic sea views, there’s a themed restaurant, lounge bar, pool bar, health club and relax area.

A dominant feature of the resort is the expansive swimming pool with special water features set in landscaped gardens. The lagoon pool also allows for sunbathing on sunbeds in shallow sections. There’s a state of the art spa facility that includes indoor pool with jet streams, treatment rooms, relax areas, gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath.

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Europeans own and enjoy timeshares. According to the recent Executive Summary article, ” The European Timeshare Industry″ sponsored by The Christel DeHaan Tourism and Travel Research Institute at the University of Nottingham in England, 1.5 million European households own timeshare, with the United Kingdom and Ireland having the largest base of timeshare owners. Most timeshare resorts are in Spain, with 26.3 percent of all resorts, 14.94 percent in Italy, and 11.05 percent in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The total number of European timeshares now equals 1,312. European timeshare owners and visitors generate billions in money spent during their vacations with 69,836 jobs directly sustained by the European timeshare industry. 86.6 percent of the European timeshare owners reported satisfaction with their timeshare holiday, while 55.6 percent say they were very satisfied.

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FRAUD ALERT

WE HAVE BEEN ALERTED TO A NEW FRAUD BEING PERPETRATED ON OUR CUSTOMERS.

COMPANIES ARE CALLING OUR CUSTOMERS AND ADVISING THEM THAT THEY WORK WITH TIMESHARES BY OWNER® AND THAT THEY HAVE A BUYER. THEY FURTHER STATE YOUR LISTING PRICE, THAT THEY ARE A FINANCE COMPANY, AND THAT THE BUYER HAS ALREADY DEPOSITED 20% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. THEY REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF A FEE FOR CLOSING AND FINANCE CHARGES.

THIS IS A FRAUD THAT IS BEING CONDUCTED WITHOUT OUR AUTHORIZATION. WE DO NOT WORK WITH ANY OTHER COMPANY TO SELL YOUR TIMESHARE. IF THE COMMUNICATIONS DOES NOT COME FROM US, IT IS FRAUDULENT.

IF YOU RECEIVE THIS CALL, PLEASE CALL BECKY GOMEZ OF TIMESHARES BY OWNER® IMMEDIATELY TO REPORT IT AT 888-707-8463.

THANK YOU FROM THE STAFF OF TIMESHARES BY OWNER

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The Sol Melia Vacation Club at Gran Melia Palacio de Isora has won RCI’s Developer Innovation Award. The Developer Innovation Award recognizes a resort with new vacation ownership projects that are eco-friendly, have unique features, are family friendly, provide a high level of service, starting with the point of arrival.

The Gran Melia Palacio de Isora is a new property located in Tenerife of the Canary Islands that features 200 one and two-bedroom oceanfront suites with lavish amenities such as plasma televisions, fully equipped kitchens, and upscale wood and granite accents. The resort also includes five restaurants, six bars, room service, wine cellar, golf simulator, two tennis courts, a world class Yhi Spa, four adult swimming pools, two children’s pools, including one of the largest swimming pools in Europe.

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Halcyon Hills Spa Resort and Marina on the Greek island of Samos is near completion and is Europe’s newest member of the Registry Collection, the world’s largest luxury exchange program.

The Halycon Hills Resort will boast an array of luxury facilities including a large spa, a 35-berth private marina, two beaches, tennis courts and more. The fundamental character of the resort combines luxury with the traditional Greek charm of Samos.

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RCI has welcomed ABC Boat Management to its worldwide network of affiliated resorts. This unique addition to RCI members offers canal boat holidays on the beautiful waterways of England. As part of this relationship, the Anderton Marina and Hilperton Marinas are now a part of the RCI exchange program.

Anderton Marina is situated in the heart of northwest England and offers cruising on local rivers and canals. Anderton Marina also offers easy access and available moorings close to the historic city of Chester. The laid-back nature of canals and narrow boating are an ideal way to relax and escape from the hectic pace of modern life, as well as an opportunity to enjoy the countryside from a new vantage point. Members can moor up at a canal-side pub for lunch or dinner, while all boats, which sleep up to six, come complete with full kitchens including a microwave, as well as central heating, television and other facilities.

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Palheiro Village has received international recognition after being judged “Best Development” and “Best Fractional Ownership Scheme – Silver” in the Homes Overseas Awards.

The winners of the highly coveted Homes Overseas Awards were announced at a dinner and awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The Palheiro Village is comprised of 79 luxury apartments and villas with spectacular sea views over the Atlantic Ocean, forming part of the Palheiro Estate, a haven for those seeking peace and relaxation, surrounded by the lushness of Madeira’s vegetation, nature and scenery, yet only 15 minutes from the vibrant city of Funchal, the birthplace of Manchester United Midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo.

Winding its way through the property is Palheiro Golf, which is comprised of an 18-hole golf course, golf academy and elegant clubhouse. It’s a challenging golf course incorporating the characteristic Madeiran hills, ridges and deep valleys and reflecting the elegance and serenity of the surroundings. The clubhouse offers a relaxing ambience with an excellent all-day menu and breathtaking views over Funchal Bay.

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Italian Villaggio Cala La Luna is situated on the small island of Favignana just off the west coast of Sicily, Italy.

The development, which was completed in May 2008 is comprised of 70 units, with a mix of studios, one and two- bedroom units out of which 58 are allocated as timeshares.

The resort features an outdoor pool, restaurant and live entertainment. It is also within walking distance of the harbor where fresh lobster and octopus can be bought every morning.

The island offers a wide range of leisure activities including diving, deep-sea fishing, shopping, nightlife and good food. Sailing is also a major attraction and Favignana hosted the America’s Cup in 2008.

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