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How To Exchange Your Timeshare: The 2 Most Misunderstood Words That Keep You From Getting Good Exchanges

How To Exchange Your Timeshare: The 2 Most Misunderstood Words That Keep You From Getting Good Exchanges

There are 2 words that many timeshare owners fail to understand that keeps them from getting good exchanges with RCI and Interval International.
How many times have you requested an exchange only to have them tell you that it’s “not available?”  Well, if you’re typical, then probably the majority of the time. Many people interpret “not  available” to mean that it will never be available.  So they hang up the phone thinking that the exchange process doesn’t work and the whole thing is a scam.  Their frustration stems from the fact that their salesperson made it sound like doing an exchange would be just as easy as reserving a hotel room. But it’s not!
It’s much easier getting hotel rooms because there are so many of them and they are generally only 65% occupied. More importantly, hotels know their availability in advance unlike RCI and Interval International.  
But doing a timeshare exchange isn’t the same as reserving a hotel. As timeshare owners we trade off the ease, availability and expense of reserving a hotel room to get larger more comfortable condos for our family.  And when a timeshare exchange is done right, we get to stay in really nice resorts for a fraction of what we would normally have to pay.
But neither RCI nor Interval International know the availability of any timeshare resort in advance.  They have to wait until the owners in the timeshare resorts deposit their weeks into their exchange pools before they can offer it us.  
If every timeshare owner deposited their weeks on or before Jan 1 of each year, then doing a timeshare exchange would be easier and more like making a reservation in a hotel.  But in the real world both exchange companies receive deposits throughout the entire year and not all at one time.  
That’s the reason that owners are told that their request is “not available” nearly every time they want to do a timeshare exchange.   The important thing to understand is that just because you’re request isn’t available the day you ask doesn’t mean it won’t become available at a later date.
You see “not available” in timeshare speak really means that there’s a waiting list of people who have already requested the EXACT same thing as you.  So whenever you hear “not available” you should immediately ask to be put on the waiting list.  RCI and Interval International call that doing a pending search or request.
Now, WHETHER your request becomes available will depend on WHERE you come in on that waiting list and is another very important aspect of doing a timeshare exchange.
So one of the keys to getting a good timeshare exchange is in understanding that there will ALWAYS be a waiting list for the best resorts and/or peak travel periods.  Rather than being frustrated with it, accept it and learn how to work it to your benefit.  Frankly, the more people that don’t understand what “not available” really means, the better your chances of getting what you want on exchange.

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Safety When Traveling

Safety When Traveling

Whenever you are traveling to a place that you have never been before, particularly where a vacation or relocation is involved, you should always make sure that safety is your top priority. Every year, we see reports of people who are reported missing while on vacation. Most recently, there was a report of a woman who went missing while on a cruise ship!
For instance, if you are traveling by car and you are by yourself, make sure that you pack everything that you need prior to departing your home, and make sure that whatever you have packed in your vehicle is mostly out of sight and in a place where you will not fiddle with it later. For example, when I was moving my stuff back home to New York from college in North Carolina, most of the items fit in the trunk of my car. However, there were some items that I had to put in the main body of my vehicle. So, what did I do? I covered these items with an old bed sheet so that they were not visible to anyone outside of my car.
Too often, we see or hear of people who stop at rest stops along the highway or gas stations, and then they suddenly realize that they want to dig through all of the items that they have packed in their vehicle in order to get whatever it is that they were searching for. In the meantime, unknown to them, someone is watching everything that they are doing. Then, as soon as the person leaves their car to go inside and use the bathroom or get food, they come back out to realize that their car has been broken into, vandalized or worse- stolen! If you do find that you need to retrieve something from the items that you have already packed, make sure that you do it after you have come out of the rest stop. In doing this, you can then retrieve your item and then leave the area immediately versus giving someone else the opportunity to see just how much stuff you packed in your vehicle.
When traveling, you should always travel with an emergency kit of some sort. If you are traveling by car, your emergency kit should be a tub that you keep in the trunk area of your car that contains items such as a spare tire (not necessarily housed in the tub), a car jack/car kit, flashlight with batteries, cell phone charger, blanket, first aid kit, paper map, flares, jumper cable as well as whatever else you might want to personalize your kit with. If you are traveling with someone else or by plane, etc. then your emergency kit should consist of items that are small enough to fit within your purse or bag. Items could include such things as: any medications that you may be taking, a small first aid kit, cell phone charger, a hard copy of emergency phone numbers and some loose cash to use in case of an emergency such as to call a cab, make a phone call or purchase food.

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Where to Go on Easter Holiday

Where to Go on Easter Holiday

Where to Go on Easter Holiday

The Easter holiday is a splendid holiday time! You can enjoy any sort of holiday at Easter; from adventure holiday, beach holiday to cultural Easter holiday. You can choose to fly a couple hours away from the city that you are staying to another city or just drive away from your city or even spent your Easter holiday just stay in town.

There are a lot of activities can be done in Easter holiday. Easter breaks are also a good time for family outing and have some fun! On a good sunny temperature, you can go on swimming, hiking. Not only can you spend time together, but also being healthy. It will also be fun to plan your activities together.

Below are some the highlight of Easter holiday destinations:

Easter Holidays in Florida
You are so lucky to live in Florida, as it would not be hard for you to spend your Easter holiday! With all the fun attraction and excursion in Florida, combine with the sunny climate, you don’t need to plan your outing! It’s already been planned for you in Florida. Florida is a good place to have family outing; certainly your family will love it.

There are some great hotels to stay in Florida during your Easter holiday.
The popular stay is Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando, Florida; Wet N’ Wild Water Park is less than one mile from the lobby doors, with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and the Florida Mall all within close proximity. Shopping, dining, nightlife, and themed entertainment abound in this area.

For a more budget hotel is Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando. World class golf is just a few minutes away, and this Orlando hotel offers free quick, regular shuttle services to the exciting theme parks in the area. Walt Disney World, Wet N’ Wild Water Park, and Universal Studios are all within 6 miles of the hotel, while local shopping and dining are always within easy distance for the foot tourist.

Easter Breaks in Leichester, England
England would be a great place to spend your Easter. You can drive yourself to the countryside and spent quiet holiday away from the city hectic live. Lose yourself in country side of Leichester with all the heritage and natural attraction.

There are some great discount hotels to stay in Leichester during your Easter holiday. Hotels in Leichester are not expensive, most of the hotels below USD 100/night during the Easter Holiday. The popular stay is at Days Inn Forest East Leicester. The center of the city of Leicester is located approximately 2 miles away from the Days Inn Forest East Leicester.

Easter Family Holidays in Cairo
Want a bit of mummy and Cleopatra taste for your holiday? Go set yourself to the wonderful land of Egypt. It is the combination of ancient wonders and beach culture!

There are some hotel deals to stay in Egypt during your Easter holiday.

For hotel deals during Easter that has good review would be Novotel Cairo 6Th Of October Hotel. The Hotel is located in October City, only 25 kilometers from the center of Cairo. Attractions such as the great pyramids can be easily reached from this hotel.

A good on-budget hotel would be Pharaohs Palace Hostel Cairo. The hotel provides you with free information and advice to save money while planning your sightseeing tours. With the hostel as an ideal base, go along with the Desert Safari Adventures or for something more leisurely, visit the Egyptian Museum or the Islamic Art Museum. Enjoy a shopping spree in the shopping area Khan Al Khalili or watch a performance in the Cairo Opera House. After a busy day, your room provides you with a restful place to have a good night’s sleep

Easter Breaks in Madrid and Barcelona
Who would not love Spain? It is one of the most joyful countries in the world! If you love Easter, you will love Spain. It has a good atmosphere, good food and activities! Between Madrid and Barcelona, it’s hard to choose between those 2.

There are some great hotels to stay in Madrid and Barcelona during your Easter holiday.

Good 5 star hotel deals for this Easter in Madrid would be Mirasierra Suites Hotel & Spa Madrid. Set outside of the city, the Mirasierra Suites Hotel & Spa Madrid is a luxury facility convenient to the very best that Madrid has to offer. A visitor is only a few miles from such neighborhoods and attractions as the Gran Via, business district, Bernabeu Stadium, El Retiro, and the Castellana district.

Hotel deals this Easter for Barcelona hotel is Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto Hotel.
The Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto Hotel Barcelona is situated close to the El Prat Airport, and is only seven miles from downtown Barcelona. Nearby the hotel are the Olympic area, the Gothic Quarter, and the marina. The hotel is five miles from Sagrada Familia. Amenities within the hotel include room service, babysitting, laundry, meeting rooms, free parking, and a free shuttle to and from the airport

Holiday in Rome
Easter is a big day in Italy, especially in Vatican City. Join and experience the Easter Vigil and Easter Holy Mass, and lastly do not forget to have the Easter feast.

The hotel near the Vatican City is mostly fully book during Easter. Have to be quick.
Hotel Alimandi Vaticano Rome will be a good choice. Hotel Alimandi Viale Vaticano is located in one of the most elegant area of Rome, in front of the entrance of Vatican Museum. Open on July 2004, Hotel Alimandi was originally a Police department office, today is a luxurious 4-star hotel

Holiday with the Ghan in Australia
The So-called Kangaroo country has a lot of places to see on Easter holiday. Enjoy yourself or with your family in get a ride with the famous the Ghan train. You can experience the wildlife and unique Australia with the Ghan, travelling through the rugged outback of Australia, through to its tropical north.

Even though it would be expensive to travel on Easter, but do not forget, there are a lot of last minute deal online! Do your research online for hotel deals, cheap hotels, flight and destination deals

For traveller on budget, you can save cost of calling back to your home country by using calling card or phone card. Happy travelling!

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Information about North India Tours & its Cities

Information about North India Tours & its Cities

North India with its diverse landscape is the great destination for those seeking thrill and adventure. bounded by the mighty Himalayas in the North and the Ganges in the south, the rugged landscape of North India provide the perfect setting for some incredible adventures.
North <a href=”http://www.companiontours.com/”>India Tours</a> offers the perfect opportunity for journey lovers who want to scale the freezing mount peaks of the Himalayas or overcome the white water rapids of the Ganges in Rishikesh Uttranchal . Tourists who embark on a trip to explore North India get to see a fascinating array of shrines, temples, palaces and attend numerous fairs and festivals that show up the cohesiveness .
It is an  evident information that the destinations of northern India start a traveller’s journey. It is not because this is where you start your journey from but just because you are obligated to do so. The cities of northern India grasp a lot of connotation to a visitor, whether it is in terms of history, tradition, nature, culture or adventure. Right from Jammu and Kashmir to Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the northern part of the Indian subcontinent provides with plentiful options of holidaying in India. Uttaranchal is known for places like Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Haridwar.
From the golden traveling of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra to the desert traveling of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner in Rajasthan, the cities of northern India have become hot favorites with travelers from all parts of the world. Delhi offers a rich intermingle of the classic and the stylish whereas Agra takes you back into the magnificent days of the Mughals. bearing towards Rajasthan, you come to know India inside out as you go on exploring the legacy of cities like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer amongst others. Whether you are nature-lover, a religious person, a history polish, a culture fan or a plain tourist, the cities of northern India will create a taste for travel in you, for sureShimla The capital of Himachal Pradesh lies in the northwest Himalayas. Shimla is situated in blossoming green woods of oak and pine, fur and rhododendron, spreads across 12km.

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