January 25, 2011
RCI New System!
I am going to do something different on our blog this time. I want to know what you the owners think of the new RCI system. Many of you have now had occasion to take stock and see what the changes mean to your trading ability. In other words what are your opinions, what problems and/or pleasant surprises have you found?
January 21, 2011
RedWeek.com Posting R473489 Celebrity Resorts Orlando - Spas
We are interested in your posting. Is this what is called a lock-out unit. Is the $793 maintenance fee for 2011 until Nov. 2011? ICan week45 be exchanged for another week in the Resort? When is it available for closing the sale?
This is a lock out unit so you can choose to use less then three bedrooms and bank what you dont use with either RCI or II depending on the exchange company you choose to join. This is a fixed red week that you can either use or bank. The closing should take 30 days or less. Your total would be 999 plus 793 and we do accept all major credit cards and paypal.
Kind Regards,
Bryan Watson
This is a lock out unit so you can choose to use less then three bedrooms and bank what you dont use with either RCI or II depending on the exchange company you choose to join. This is a fixed red week that you can either use or bank. The closing should take 30 days or less. Your total would be 999 plus 793 and we do accept all major credit cards and paypal.
Kind Regards,
Bryan Watson
January 13, 2011
January 6, 2011
41,000 WYNDHAM Points Edisto Island CAROLINA Timeshare
Q: Hi There, Wondering if you could give me a little further info in regards to the timeshare deal. We are from Australia and wonder if the 41000 annual points are valid on an equal basis at resorts here..for example the Wyndham Resort in Cairns here states that a red week requires approx 12000 points for a 2 brm unit per week..would that be correct and would we be required to pay any further fees besides monthly maintenance and transfer fee..Also, are these points accruable yearly for ever?? Looking forward to hearing from you, Many Thanks
A: Yes you can use the points within the Wyndham points system. I am not sure where you got your information about the Cairns though. The Cairns does not have 2 bedroom units at all. The one bedroom units are 22,000 points per night and 154,000 points per week. There are other fees. Yes you pay the maintenance fees as long as you are an owner. They are in place to ensure your vacation destinations stay beautiful and in good repair.
A: Yes you can use the points within the Wyndham points system. I am not sure where you got your information about the Cairns though. The Cairns does not have 2 bedroom units at all. The one bedroom units are 22,000 points per night and 154,000 points per week. There are other fees. Yes you pay the maintenance fees as long as you are an owner. They are in place to ensure your vacation destinations stay beautiful and in good repair.
January 4, 2011
The Importance of Vacations, for Stress Relief, Productivity and Health
I am reposting an article from about.com. I am linking to it. People need to vacation more and this piece talks about it.
Many people don’t take vacations often enough. In fact, according to a poll on this site, around half of readers don't take annual vacations; in fact, many readers never take them! And now with increasing frequency, when we do take vacations, we often bring work along with us, keeping ourselves essentially still in the work mindset we’re trying to escape. This is unfortunate for several reasons:
•Vacations Promote Creativity: A good vacation can help us to reconnect with ourselves, operating as a vehicle for self-discovery and helping us get back to feeling our best.
•Vacations Stave Off Burnout: Workers who take regular time to relax are less likely to experience burnout, making them more creative and productive than their overworked, under-rested counterparts.
•Vacations Can Keep Us Healthy: Taking regular time off to ‘recharge your batteries’, thereby keeping stress levels lower, can keep you healthier.
•Vacations Promote Overall Wellbeing: One study found that three days after vacation, subjects' physical complaints, their quality of sleep and mood had improved as compared to before vacation. These gains were still present five weeks later, especially in those who had more personal time and overall satisfaction during their vacations.
•Vacations Can Strengthen Bonds: Spending time enjoying life with loved ones can keep relationships strong, helping you enjoy the good times more and helping you through the stress of the hard times. In fact, a study by the Arizona Department of Health and Human Services found that women who took vacations were more satisfied with their marriages.
•Vacations Can Help With Your Job Performance: As the authors of the above study suggest, the psychological benefits that come with more frequent vacations lead to increased quality of life, and that can lead to increased quality of work on the job.
•Vacations Relieve Stress in Lasting Ways: It should come as no surprise that vacations that include plenty of free time bring stress relief, but research shows that a good vacation can lead to the experience of fewer stressful days at least five weeks later! That means that vacations are the gift to yourself that keep on giving.
The bottom line is that taking a good amount of time away from the stresses of daily life can give us the break we need so that we can return to our lives refreshed and better equipped to handle whatever comes.
While not everyone is able to take a vacation, for those who can take several days or a few weeks off for a trip, I’ve compiled the following resources from some of About.com’s travel sites. These can help you plan the best type of trip for yourself so you can come back feeling ready for anything. (For those of you who can’t take off enough time for a traditional vacation trip, keep reading; I’ll have resources for you, too.)
•Top 10 Ideas for a Great Romantic Getaway
If you’re looking to get away with the one you love, here are some great ideas on how to make the most of a romantic trip!
•How To Find the Perfect Bed and Breakfast
Not all bed-and-breakfasts are the same. Here's how to find exactly what you're looking for so that the only surprises will be, 'I can't believe how fun this is!"
•Best Hotels in the United States
Wherever you go, even if you just stay in a hotel in your hometown (which we’ll discuss later), this resource can get you to the best place.
•Step-by-Step Budget Tips for Your Vacation
With a little extra planning, you can have a terrific vacation for much less. Here’s how.
•Family Vacations: Ideas By Region
If you have kids in the mix, your options are a little different. Here are some excellent vacation ideas for families.
Many people don’t take vacations often enough. In fact, according to a poll on this site, around half of readers don't take annual vacations; in fact, many readers never take them! And now with increasing frequency, when we do take vacations, we often bring work along with us, keeping ourselves essentially still in the work mindset we’re trying to escape. This is unfortunate for several reasons:
•Vacations Promote Creativity: A good vacation can help us to reconnect with ourselves, operating as a vehicle for self-discovery and helping us get back to feeling our best.
•Vacations Stave Off Burnout: Workers who take regular time to relax are less likely to experience burnout, making them more creative and productive than their overworked, under-rested counterparts.
•Vacations Can Keep Us Healthy: Taking regular time off to ‘recharge your batteries’, thereby keeping stress levels lower, can keep you healthier.
•Vacations Promote Overall Wellbeing: One study found that three days after vacation, subjects' physical complaints, their quality of sleep and mood had improved as compared to before vacation. These gains were still present five weeks later, especially in those who had more personal time and overall satisfaction during their vacations.
•Vacations Can Strengthen Bonds: Spending time enjoying life with loved ones can keep relationships strong, helping you enjoy the good times more and helping you through the stress of the hard times. In fact, a study by the Arizona Department of Health and Human Services found that women who took vacations were more satisfied with their marriages.
•Vacations Can Help With Your Job Performance: As the authors of the above study suggest, the psychological benefits that come with more frequent vacations lead to increased quality of life, and that can lead to increased quality of work on the job.
•Vacations Relieve Stress in Lasting Ways: It should come as no surprise that vacations that include plenty of free time bring stress relief, but research shows that a good vacation can lead to the experience of fewer stressful days at least five weeks later! That means that vacations are the gift to yourself that keep on giving.
The bottom line is that taking a good amount of time away from the stresses of daily life can give us the break we need so that we can return to our lives refreshed and better equipped to handle whatever comes.
While not everyone is able to take a vacation, for those who can take several days or a few weeks off for a trip, I’ve compiled the following resources from some of About.com’s travel sites. These can help you plan the best type of trip for yourself so you can come back feeling ready for anything. (For those of you who can’t take off enough time for a traditional vacation trip, keep reading; I’ll have resources for you, too.)
•Top 10 Ideas for a Great Romantic Getaway
If you’re looking to get away with the one you love, here are some great ideas on how to make the most of a romantic trip!
•How To Find the Perfect Bed and Breakfast
Not all bed-and-breakfasts are the same. Here's how to find exactly what you're looking for so that the only surprises will be, 'I can't believe how fun this is!"
•Best Hotels in the United States
Wherever you go, even if you just stay in a hotel in your hometown (which we’ll discuss later), this resource can get you to the best place.
•Step-by-Step Budget Tips for Your Vacation
With a little extra planning, you can have a terrific vacation for much less. Here’s how.
•Family Vacations: Ideas By Region
If you have kids in the mix, your options are a little different. Here are some excellent vacation ideas for families.
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