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Timeshare Fans Captured on Camera Enjoying Vacations from Captiva to Oahu to Portugal
Sunday, January 01st, 2012 /

Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 02, 2011

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) today unveiled its December Timeshare Fans of the Month from Hilton Grand Vacations. In its second monthly installment, ARDA is showcasing the passion of owners through its Timeshare Fans Program, where owners explain, in their own words, why they love timeshare vacations.

This month, Hilton Grand Vacations went around the world to see and talk to their owners while they were out enjoying their vacations and captured not only beautiful locations but from-the-heart words on why vacations are important and why timeshares are a better way to vacation. The video captures owner experiences on the beaches of Hawaii, the wonder of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, and the streets of New York City to name just a few.

Bill and Phyllis Hopkins of Ohio are this months spotlight owners. They have been Hilton Grand Vacations Club Members since 2007 and they own at West 57th Street by Hilton Club in New York City as well as at Parc Soleil by Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Orlando. When asked why they love their timeshare so much, they said, Membership resolves the potential beach house dilemma of vacationing in the same place year after year. Our passion is to explore new places and discover new cultures. With timeshare they have gotten to do that, visiting Paris, Brussels and London as well as many U.S destinations.

With over 8 million owners and a satisfaction rate of 85 percent and an occupancy rate that outpaced hotel occupancy by more than 20 percent*, it is clear that this segment of the travel industry is faring well. Take the time to find out why. Visit http://www.VacationBetter.org for more information.

Next month, look for happy owners from Wyndham Vacation Resorts who are passionate about their timeshare. All timeshare fans are invited to tell their story here.

About Timeshare

Timeshare and vacation ownership are often used as interchangeable terms. Timeshare may be purchased through deeded property ownership, right-to-use or a points-based program. Owners purchase a villa, usually in one-week increments, within a fixed (same week each year) or floating system. Floating time allows the owner to schedule each years vacation for the desired week within a specified season. Vacation ownership may also be used to describe the three main options of shared use: timeshare, fractionals, and private residence clubs.

*State of the Vacation Timeshare Industry Study 2011, conducted by Ernst & Young LLP.

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is the Washington D.C.-based professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Established in 1969, ARDA today has almost 1,000 members ranging from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international corporations with expertise in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate. The membership also includes timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, and owners through the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC). For more information, visit http://www.arda.org or ARDAs consumer website at http://www.VacationBetter.org.

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Blissport Reveals the Best Honeymoon Vacation Destinations on Oahu for 2008
Saturday, December 31st, 2011 /

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 5, 2008

Blissport (http://www.blissport.com ), the first company to offer honeymoon travel planning tools and services exclusively to engaged men, revealed today the best honeymoon destinations on Oahu for 2008. The website highlights the most romantic hotels, restaurants, activities and nightlife the destination has to offer. Top hotels include the Kahala Hotel & Resort, popular for secluded beaches, beach butlers to cater to women’s needs and a fitness center to cater to men’s; the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina, featuring some of the largest hotel rooms in the region and a signature spa; and Halekulani, an all-inclusive resort with a long list of service awards and arguably the most beautiful pool in Waikiki. Blissport’s exclusive lists can be found in their Hawaiian Destinations Section.

“We make things simple,” said John Hartman, cofounder of Blissport. “Even for a relatively unknown destination like Oahu (most people are more familiar with Waikiki), we offer grooms a chance to explore the island’s authentic Hawaiian flavor and cosmopolitan attitude online.”

According to Blissport.com, Oahu, particularly Waikiki, offers a little rest and relaxation as well as some of the hottest nightlife in Hawaii. Starting at just $ 387 per night, newlyweds can stay in a variety of resorts, sunbathe on expansive beaches, watch surfing contests off the North Shore, tee it up on forty golf courses, or visit historic Pearl Harbor. For more information, visit Blissport’s Oahu Overview Page.

“Using unique search tools, grooms can enter specific criterion to find the best honeymoon spots, just like Oahu,” added Hartman. “In addition, they can visit Blissport.com’s Honeymoon School, an essential how-to guide that covers travel trends and offers advice on how to pull off an unforgettable honeymoon.”

About Blissport:

Blissport is the first company to offer unique honeymoon travel planning tools exclusively to engaged men. The company’s online travel website, Blissport.com, is an easy-to-use, comprehensive source of honeymoon tips, advice and tools designed to inform and entertain today’s time-pressed grooms. With unique sections and video content such as Honeymoon School, featuring Ask Molly as well as the “Honeymoon Like a Pro” and “Workout Like a Pro” series, Blissport is the pen-ultimate resource for planning an unforgettable honeymoon. For more information, visit http://www.blissport.com.

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Blissport Reveals the Top Five Activities for Honeymooners on Oahu in 2008
Thursday, December 29th, 2011 /

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2008

Blissport, the first company to offer honeymoon travel planning tools and services exclusively to engaged men, revealed today the top five activities for honeymooners on Oahu in 2008. The website highlights the most popular and romantic attractions the destination has to offer, including:

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Bobzio.com, a Cape San Blas Rental, Home Swap, and Serice Provider Co-op Selects Chuns Beachfront B&B as Best Value Vacation Value in Oahu, Hawaii, January 19, 2012
Monday, December 12th, 2011 /


Chuns Beach, Oahu, Hawaii (PRWEB) January 20, 2012

http://www.Bobzio.com is a Cooperative of Holiday Home Owners providing a free option where holiday home owners, home exchangers and travelers can connect. There is zero cost for creating a property listing. The home exchange system uses the same system as the vacation rental platform. An owner can offer a holiday home as both a vacation rental and as a home swap. This is accomplished by checking the appropriate boxes when constructing a listing. A reservation calendar is available to all users and helps organize records and informs potential clients the time periods open to rent or exchange. A contact number can be displayed by the home owner to facilitate conversations with interested parties. There is also an email contact form provided at the bottom of each expanded listing. Bobzio.com provides the traveler the option to search for rentals and home swaps based on Area Attractions. For example, if scuba diving is of interest, a search can be performed and destinations with scuba diving will be displayed. This is especially convenient when arranging a home swap & daily schedules.

Bobzio.com, a Cooperative of Vacation Home Owners, Home Exchangers and Service Providers is completely free. Bobzio.com functions just like a farm cooperative where local farmers group together to leverage their buying power for the benefit of all members. Otherwise the farmer would be at the mercy of large Corporation’s power to set prices for services like Vacation Home Owners and Service Providers are now. All property owners and service providers with common marketing interests need to join the Bobzio.com marketing cooperative effort. If twenty thousand cooperative members signed in on a daily basis to the Bobzio.com website, then Bobzio.com would be positioned first to travelers searching for vacation rentals and services on google. This is important to minimize marketing expenses and maximizing the market exposure of properties collectively. Realistically a vacation home owner and service provider need only spend $ 25 a year for advertising if the Bobzio Vacation Property Co-op had twenty thousand participants logging in regularly. Let’s get to work.

Bobzio.com has chosen Chuns Beachfront B&B as giving an exceptional value to the consumer and is voted Bobzios Best Value Vacation Rental in Chuns Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. Selection is not based solely on cost but rather on the level of fun factor, amenities and available activity bundles. Suggestions for Bobzios Best Value Vacation Rental can be made by sending comments to bobzio.com.

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Fishing Charters here Oahu, Hawaii
Thursday, November 17th, 2011 /

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Oahu Vacation Package – Have Great Beach Weddings in Oahu
Sunday, October 16th, 2011 /

For small weddings, most wedding planners prefer beaches that are closer to Waikiki hotels. They recommend the Waikiki Beach, Magic Island or Waialae beaches. They prefer to arrange marriages at beaches near the place where bride and bridegroom are staying, so that they can organize more weddings in a single day. If you decide to choose a beach outside of Waikiki, then you will have to add travel fees to your expenses. But if you have always dreamt of a beautiful beach wedding then read on to find out more. You can always look for a planner who is closer to your preferred venue or may be someone who does not charge travel fees.

Some breath taking options would be:

Windward Oahu: Makapu’u, Waimanalo, Lanikai and Kailua Beach.

The eastern coast of Oahu boasts of the best beaches in the world. The sand and oceans expert, Steven Leatherman rates Kailua and Lanikai as some of the most beautiful beaches of the world.

Kailua Beach is an unending saga of white sand. Adjacent to it is the Lanikai beach which has dual offshore islands, the Mokulua Islands also known as the Mokes. Lanikai beach boasts of one of the best views of sunrise on the island, thus making it a hot favorite for wedding ceremonies during sun rise.

Waimanalo is another spectacular white sand beach. The grand Ko’olau Mountains surround it as if to guard it. Makapu’u beach overlooks the Rabbit Island and even has lava rocks to boot. It’s a small beach and could get really crowded when the surf is up and on weekends.

North Shore: Waimea bay, Sunset Beach, Ke Iki and Pounders.

There are some exotic beaches on the northern shore of Oahu, which could be the perfect location for your wedding.

Keep in mind that the northern shores can become very crowded during high surf and winters. The water can be quite dangerous at swell. Ke-Iki beach is difficult to locate, but once there you will know that the trouble was worth it. It’s a huge beach interspersed with large lave rocks. It also boasts of tide pool and a magnificent sunset view. Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach have popular surfing spots and are quite crowded during weekends. Pounders, famous for powerful shore breaks and thus named, is a fabulous location for your wedding and is located at Laie.

Waianae Coast: Makua Beach, Pokai and Makaha Beach Parks.

Waianae Beach is the complete antithesis of Waikiki. It is just the place you want to be in if you are looking for an authentic local experience. Be careful with your valuables here as crime rate is high. The beaches here are quite isolated with incredible view.

Before you finish:

You will need a permit for a beach wedding in Oahu. Your wedding coordinator or officiant can arrange this for you. You are not allowed to have wedding arches or chairs on the beach. It is advisable to have large weddings at an ocean front hotel or residence.

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Oahu Vacation Ideas
Sunday, October 16th, 2011 /

Everyone loves to go to Hawaii to have a great sun and sea experiences for holidays and those special times. Needing some time off to bond with loved ones? Having a reunion with alumni, family or friends? Numerous possibilities are on hand depending on who you’re with and where your interests lie. One of the choices for an awesome vacation is Oahu, the island dotted with beautiful beaches and various resorts offering loads of vacation ideas.

Adventure? Romance? Family holiday? Check out some fun Oahu vacation ideas:

For the adventurous, kick off your Oahu vacation ideas with SCUBA diving. It is an exciting opportunity to experience the wonderful breathtaking underwater world off the shores of Oahu first hand, face to face with some of the sea creatures who dare venture near you. Other Oahu vacation ideas you may want to try are windsurfing and experience the wind and the waves or some other water sports that you have never tried before. And off the sea for those who prefer the solid ground, there are nature walks and adventure trips where you hike through trails in authentic rainforests.

For romantic interludes, Oahu offers unforgettable Oahu vacation ideas you will not want to miss. Spend memorable moments with your loved one or an incredible honeymoon at the Royal Hotel. Then there is Halekulani Hotel where the well appointed rooms are spacious and overlooking a stunning ocean view, a perfect niche for a romantic encounter. These are just a few of many other endless possibilities for your romantic Oahu vacation ideas.

Hawaii is also a versatile holiday ground for the family, and Oahu vacation ideas include fun and educational stints you can try out with your children. At the Honolulu Zoo, you and your family can have fun as you see and interact with the different animals and make a point to watch shows featuring some of the wildlife they have. Safety is also a key feature of Oahu vacation ideas, as there are lifeguards who ensure the security of everyone on the beach; certified professionals supervise water sports especially when children are involved, and the beach is shallow, the surf is low at around 2 feet, and gentle waves lapping at the shore, perfect for Oahu vacation ideas when you are on holiday with toddlers.

In Oahu, you will never run out of Oahu vacation ideas. On your own,discover and explore. Just open your eyes and ears and do ask around. Aloha! 

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Oahu Resorts: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Friday, October 14th, 2011 /

Most people don’t have the money to take Hawaii vacations whenever they feel like it, whether that is multiple times per year, every summer, or even once every five years, so they want the occasion to be perfect. Finding the right Oahu resort is a huge part of planning this ordeal, because you want one that is in your price range but also nice enough to make this trip amazing. The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is an Oahu resort that fits these criteria perfectly. Apple Vacations has ranked it as a 5/6 Red Apple Resort, meaning it has some of the best amenities and service on Waikiki Beach, but it also is “Value Plus,” basically comparably priced to similar local hotels. Read on for more info on this excellent resort in the heart of Waikiki.

About Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is located in a prime position on Waikiki Beach overlooking Diamond Head and close to local shopping, dining, entertainment, and thrilling nightlife.

Two towers host 1,310 guestrooms that have been refurbished with tropical island-style décor and Marriott’s “Revive” bedding.

Rooms overlook the Pacific Ocean, mountains, or Diamond Head. Rooms come with wireless internet and HDTV.

Things to Do in Hawaii

Hawaii vacations should be all about relaxing and escaping regular life. The Spa at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort is one of the finest in Oahu. Unwind with a body scrub, foot bath, body wrap, massage, facial, therapy baths, mani/pedi, or waxing.

You can also lounge poolside at one of the two outdoor pools at this Oahu resort while enjoying a tropical drink.

For more active travelers, there are plenty of nearby golf course to keep you busy, including the Ala Wai, Ko’olau, and Hawaii Kai. These are all 18-hole championship-caliber courses where you can soak up the Hawaii sun and view the magnificent scenery while teeing off.

Dining Options

There are seven on-site restaurants at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Arancino Di AMre is authentic Italian cooking with outdoor seating options. D.K. Steakhouse has premium steaks. Kuhio Beach Grill has daily breakfast and themed buffets for dinner with Tahitian entertainment. And Sansei Seafood Restaurant combines Asain-Pacific Rim cuisine with sushi.

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Oahu Resort Reviews: Turtle Bay Resort
Thursday, October 13th, 2011 /

Turtle Bay Resort in Hawaii is an excellent destination for travelers searching for an Oahu resort for their next vacation. Renowned travel agency Apple Vacations has rated Turtle Bay as a 5/6 Red-Apple location, meaning it provides great service to its guests and offers the terrific amenities. But Hawaii vacation isn’t just a great place to stay, it has also been named “Value Plus” by Apple Vacations, meaning it is a better deal than other similar Oahu resorts. Read on for more specific details about this exciting local!

About Turtle Bay Resort

Turtle Bay Resort is located on Oahu’s North Shore upon 880 acres of tropical wonderland. This huge resort has 375 guest rooms, 31 suites, and 42 beach cottages and resort villas.

This beautiful hotel is located on a small peninsula, providing nearly 360 degree views of the majestic Pacific Ocean and Oahu’s white sandy beaches. In fact, there is nearly 5 miles of beachfront at Turtle Bay.

Of course, Turtle Bay Resort is a luxury resort, meaning it has two lushly landscaped pool, tennis courts, horseback riding, surfing lessons, and two championship golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer and George Fazio. There is no better way to enjoy Hawaii vacations than playing a few rounds of golf, especially when the scenery includes a coastline, palm trees, and tropical vegetation.

Things to Do in Oahu

If you are looking for things to do in Oahu, just stop.

Turtle Bay Resort has so many activities and opportunities you won’t need to find anything else to do, you’ll be looking for more vacation time to fit them all in!

Along with the world-class golfing, there are helicopter tours that allow guests to experience a truly unique version of Hawaii. Or you can rent a moped or mountain bike and explore the island from the ground level. There are also guided horseback and Segway tours so you can have important landmarks pointed out. Basically, there are many ways to enjoy the beauty of Hawaii vacations!

If your goal is to dive into the Pacific, then you will appreciate the myriad of options available. Along with the typical diving and scuba rentals, Turtle Bay Resort also offers the legendary Hans Hedemann’s Surf School. Kayaking is another way to ride the waves, all-be-it smaller, calmer ones. And then there are boogie boards, skim boards, and Jetskiis available for rental.

But don’t just stay at this Oahu resort, go out and visit the local shopping, including boutiques, island clothing, and cultural shops.

With so many options, Turtle Bay Resort will satisfy every type of traveler on Hawaii vacation, and at an affordable price!

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Oahu Travel IN Hawaii
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 /

Oahu is the most developed island in the Hawaiian chain of islands. It is the third largest island and highly populated. From a very long time Oahu is known as “The Gathering Place”. It is considered as a “centre” of all the Hawaiian Islands, all activities being centered at Oahu. Here visitors can get all that they want. Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii is in Ohua.

Oahu is a very popular tourist destination, not only because it has excellent panorama but also because it is comparatively cheaper and hence affordable by all. Tourists can avail the island-wide bus service instead of the costly rented cars. There is also a wide range of hotels available there.

Oahu is famous for its beaches and its wild seawater. The water crashes with such force that it produces huge sea waves that rise high in the sky giving a splendid show of nature. The Waikiki beach in Oahu is a one of the best beaches in the world and is a must-visit for tourists. The Diamond Head Crater is also a must-see if you come to Oahu. Hanauma Bay is best suited for snorkeling and Kailua beach for windsurfing.

The landscape of this island is a view to behold. Mountains rise from the coast to a height of almost 2000 ft. Colorful flowers adorn these mountains and let out a sweet fragrance that soothes the mind. Waterfalls sparkle in the sunlight while the dense tropical forests provide ample opportunities for trekking.

Oahu is a paradise for hikers. There is no better way to taste the wilderness of the island than by hiking. Either you hike individually or by booking a tour with any of the hiking companies in the island. One should also have a look at the ancient temples of the Hawaiian culture; this would give one an idea of the Hawaiian history.

For surfing one should head to the North Shore, more specifically the town of Haleiwa. It is a very funky town filled with colorful surf shops, art galleries, food joints serving Hawaiian delicacies etc. The surfing season is during the winter when North Shore becomes the hub of all surfers. One can also go for an underwater tour in a submarine to experience the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean rich with marine life and beautiful corals.

The list of offerings that Oahu has for visitors is never-ending. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to “gather” at.

Oahu is a paradise for hikers. There is no better way to taste the wilderness of the island than by hiking. For more details please visit to Hawaii travel

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