Rising Hotel Rates Make Hawaii Timeshares a Great Deal January 22, 2012
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Bluegreen Resorts, Hawaii timeshare, Marriott Timeshares, Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, Wyndham Timeshares , add a commentLast year’s figures for Hawaii’s hotel rates and occupancy levels demonstrate once again the value of Hawaii timeshare.
According to an article in the Pacific Business News, occupancy levels for Hawaii hotels are holding steady at around 73%, which is way up from what it was a few years ago in the midst of the recession. Those higher visitor levels are driving increases in hotel rates, with the average room rate now at $192 a night, up 8.7% from this time last year.
Multiplied out over seven nights, that’s $1,344 a week for the average cost of a hotel room. And who knows what you’d get for an average hotel room in Hawaii. With occupancy rates climbing, it’ll get even harder to book a hotel room at a decent rate.
By now, you’ve probably figured out where I’m going with this.
Hotel rates will continue to escalate as resorts look to recoup the lost revenue of the last few years. Most will give you a basic room with a bed, hopefully a coffee maker, maybe a bar fridge. At the average price, don’t expect much more.
On the other hand, Hawaii timeshare rentals can provide a one-bedroom unit with full kitchen and the resort perks you enjoy from upscale establishments. If you don’t believe me, check the BuyaTimeshare.com website by clicking here.
You’ll find Marriott timeshare rentals on Kauai for as little as $850 for the week! Other brand names such as Wyndham timeshare, Bluegreen and Diamond have timeshare units for rent for under $1,000 a week.
Even units at one of the most renowned resorts in the world, the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, are renting for about $200 a night.
I bring all this up because timeshare rentals continue to be the best vacation value in the world. When you consider what you get for the money, especially compared to a hotel, it’s a no-brainer. But less than 10% of the public rents a unit for vacations, so we need to get the word out about the best kept secret in the hospitality sector.
Again, don’t take my word for it. Check out our website for yourself by clicking here.
Timeshare Exchange Companies are an Important Part of Timeshare Ownership January 16, 2012
Posted by John Stephens in : News & Events, RCI , 1 comment so farI saw a story the other day about a start-up exchange company, Fractionalexchange.com, celebrating its second anniversary and it got me thinking about how much the timeshare exchange business has changed over the years.
Years ago, it was simple and there were only a couple of companies who did exchange. You bought a timeshare week, deposited it with your exchange company and began searching for that needle in a haystack that the salesman promised you when he said your January week in Cape Cod could get you to a Hawaii timeshare, no problem.
The main exchange players, RCI and Interval International, are still the big kids on the block, but there have been a few more spring up that give owners more choice as to where they can exchange. And that doesn’t even account for internal exchanges within a branded club such as Marriott Vacation Club.
Throw points into the mix and you really have flexibility … or confusion. Depending on what you own and who you talk to.
One of the complaints that I hear now is that people don’t know where they own. When asked where they own, they reply “oh, I own with RCI” or something similar. Because of the way the timeshare exchange memberships have been sold over the years, is it possible that people have exchanged so much and are so confused about how the process works that they really don’t understand how their ownership works?
I’ve heard this more than once. And, contrary to some viewpoints, an owner is not locked into one particular exchange company just because their resort may have included the first year’s membership with their initial purchase.
Some timeshare owners are just buying up points now, so there’s not much I can do about your situation in this context, but if you own a specific week at a resort then you can bank it in just about any exchange company that will take you.
Dial an Exchange is one such company, with offices in the U.S. as well as Australia, Europe and a number of countries around the world. Platinum Interchange is another one. Trading Places is a smaller exchange company and even though they’ve been bought by Interval International, they are being run as a separate entity.
So you have choices for who you want to use to exchange your week. Different companies work differently, so do your homework. Dial an Exchange, for example, does not have a membership fee and you only pay when you make your exchange.
Check out your options and see what deals you can get. Remember, you can always browse for the best timeshare resale and timeshare rental deals on BuyaTimeshare.com by clicking here.
Timeshare Renters Planning Summer Vacations Reveal Their Top Beach Destinations January 10, 2012
Posted by John Stephens in : Marriott Timeshares, News & Events, Timeshare Rental , add a commentDid you ever wonder where the most popular destinations are for people looking to rent timeshare over the summer months? Well, the answer to that question is right here. Well, a little lower down the page, but you get the idea.
People looking for timeshare vacation options this summer are requesting Aruba and Florida timeshare locations as their most popular beach vacation destinations according to the requests they are placing through our BuyaTimeshare.com website.
We’ve released our Top 20 list of the most sought-after locations requested by people looking to rent timeshare for their summer holidays, with Aruba timeshare taking four of the top eight spots, including the top three spots. Those resorts are Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club, Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club and La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club, with renters requesting these locations despite the rise in airline fares due to higher oil costs.
“It just goes to show the power of these resorts and the quality vacation experience that top timeshare resorts can provide,” said Wesley Kogelman, president and CEO, BuyaTimeshare.com. “People keep requesting these destinations even though it’s going to cost them more money to get there.”
Florida timeshare resorts were the next most popular destinations, with four coastal locations of the top 20 spots featuring Palm Beach Shores, Ft. Lauderdale, Marco Island and Cocoa Beach.
South Carolina timeshare was next with three spots featuring resorts in Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, followed by Hawaii with two. Coastal locations in California (Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas) and the Bahamas (Harborside at Atlantis) came in with one each.
Other locations requested in the top 20 but not located in coastal communities were Las Vegas, New York City and the always popular Orlando.
The Top 20 Most Requested Timeshare Rentals are:
1) Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club (Aruba)
2) Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club (Aruba)
3) La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club (Aruba)
4) Marriott’s Ocean Pointe at Palm Beach Shores (Florida)
5) Diamond Resorts Ka’anapali Beach Club (Hawaii)
6) Manhattan Club (New York City)
7) Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)
8) Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort (Aruba)
9) Marriott’s Harbour Lake (Orlando)
10) Wyndham Bonnet Creek (Orlando)
11) Marriott’s Barony Beach Club (Hilton Head, South Carolina)
12) Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate Resorts (Las Vegas)
13) Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas (California)
14) Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk (Hawaii)
15) Harborside Resort at Atlantis (Bahamas)
16) Marriott’s BeachPlace Towers (Ft. Lauderdale)
17) Marriott’s Grande Ocean (Hilton Head)
18) Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort (Cocoa Beach, Florida)
19) Marriott’s Crystal Shores (Marco Island, Florida)
20) WorldMark Anaheim (California)
You can find information on all of these resorts on the BuyaTimeshare.com website by clicking here.
Best Holiday Wishes from BuyATimeshare.com December 23, 2011
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : General, News & Events, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , add a commentDespite hard times that many location businesses have experienced because of the recession, BuyATimeshare.com completed another successful year with a Christmas celebration. Wesley Kogelman and the Managers at BuyATimeshare.com treated their staff to an exciting Hibachi dinner at Nashua’s famous Mikata restaurant.
The Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is a local favorite where everyone was able to relax and enjoy some great food with their friends and loved ones. “It’s important to promote out employees and the effort they put into everyday” said Kogelman.
In Tampa, BuyATimeshare.com employees celebrated the holidays together with an event catered by the always decadent Cheesecake Factory. Wesley Kogelman explains that it’s not all just about celebrating the holidays, but about keeping his team happy. “It’s a great chance to get everyone together after a long year of hard work and celebrate all of the success we’ve had.”
In 2011 BuyATimeshare.com was included in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list as well as sponsoring several events for local non-profit organizations. Building up to Christmas was holiday-inspired week of contests and games. The staff was able to win gifts from under the charismas tree, or could spin the prize wheel for every property that joined the resale market.
The New Hampshire office wrapped up the weak of celebration with an office-wide luncheon and the first annual “Ugly Sweater Contest.” Participants donned the most hideous Christmas attire they could find to win the title of ugliest holiday sweater. In Florida, employees decorated their desks with holiday ornaments, garland and lights
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With a sluggish economy and high unemployment, corporate holiday parties have reached a 20-year low. Holiday celebrations are crucial to keeping a team close and to boost morale among colleagues. Everyone at BuyATimeshare.com is definitely showing signs of the Holiday spirit. From everyone at BuyATimeshare.com, we wish you a very Happy Holiday Season!
BuyATimeshare.com Collects More Than 1,700 Pounds of Food for Families in Need November 19, 2011
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Charity, Customer Comments, Donate a Timeshare, General, New Features, News & Events, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , add a commentBuyATimeshare.com has wrapped up its Third Annual Food Drive with some heartwarming results. Working with local businesses, the drive was able to generate 1,200 pounds of food for the New Hampshire Food Bank and the Nashua Soup Kitchen. Together with donations from our office in Tampa, Florida, BuyATimeshare.com was able to contribute 1,778 pounds of food to local charities.
In addition, BuyATimeshare.com hosted a fundraiser at Peddlers Daughter in Nashua. The event included a raffle to raise as much money as possible. Headlining the raffle was a free vacation and airfare for two provided by BuyATimeshare.com. The winner of this year’s raffle was announced, and the successful event raised $800 for a total monetary donation of $1,315.
On Monday, November 21, the managers of BuyATimeshare.com donated their time at the Nashua Soup Kitchen. This came as a welcomed surprise to the Food Pantry, which expects to distribute over 1,000 Holiday Boxes to needy families in the area. President of BuyATimeshare.com Wesley Kogelman said, “We look forward to another great holiday food drive and I look forward to helping these families again.” A special thanks to Frederick’s Pastry’s for participating as a drop off location. And thanks to our own Randy Medeiros for a great job organizing the event and being the man on the microphone.
With so many reasons to step up and give back to the community, everyone at BuyATimeshare.com is ready to work with local businesses and residents for next year’s big Food Drive. The staff is always looking for ways to get involved. Whether working with the United Way of Nashua, Toys for Tots in Tampa Bay, BuyATimeshare.com employees are excited to contribute. Whether sponsoring an event for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem, or donating backpacks to Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, there is always a way give back to the local community.
BuyATimeshare.com Reports Another Successful Food Drive November 15, 2011
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Charity, Customer Comments, Donate a Timeshare, General, News & Events, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource , add a commentThe giving spirit at BuyATimeshare.com is reflected in a heaping mountain of food to help support the New Hampshire Food Bank and the Nashua Food Pantry. Reports of food shortages in local food banks inspired BuyATimeshare.com president Wesley Kogelman hold the food drive earlier in the year, so everyone can donate as much as possible. And after just a few short weeks the offices have collected over1,200 pounds of food.
You can help too. Join us at The Peddler’s Daughter in Nashua for a fundraiser and raffle. The NH Food Bank and The Nashua Food Pantry expect to distribute over 1,000 Holiday Boxes to families in the area. The event will be chance to raise a cash donation and to make a final weigh-in of this year’s Food Drive. So if you would like to part of our biggest event yet, join BuyATimeshare.com at the Peddler’s Daughter from 6pm to 9pm tonight, November 17.
2ND Annual Monday Night Football Fundraiser Presented by the Souhegan Valley “Happy Hour” Rotary Club October 19, 2011
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Timeshare Resource , add a commentThe Souhegan Valley Happy Hour Rotary Club is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Monday Night Football Fundraiser featuring the New England Patriots vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at the Old Amsterdam Bar and Lounge on 8 Temple St, Nashua NH.
On Monday, November 21st, join Wesley Kogelman and everyone from the Souhegan Valley Rotary Club at the Amsterdam. Help us cheer on the Patriots while raising funds to support the United Way of Greater Nashua. A portion of the monies raised from this event will assist the United Way in continuing their mission of helping area residents meet basic health and human service needs while addressing the most pressing community problems.
For just a $20 entry fee (sold in advance and at the door), guests will be able to access this private event, enjoy a variety of buffet style appetizers, and enter into a raffle which includes prizes such as a Nintendo Wii, local gift certificates, and autographed New England Patriots memorabilia. Additionally, there will be $1 drink specials courtesy of the Amsterdam, trivia and games prior to kickoff, and other special promotions from local vendors including Bellavance Beverage.
Doors open at 6:30pm and kickoff is 8:30pm. For advance purchase, guests may buy hard tickets directly from a Souhegan Valley Rotary club member or via this page. Guests can also buy tickets at the door the night of the event.
For more information regarding the event including sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Souhegan Valley Rotary PR Chair, Tim McMahon at tmcmahon@mcmsocialmedia.com or visit us at our Facebook page.
Timeshare Advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com Reports Major Activity In Resale and Rental Offers October 12, 2011
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Timeshare Resource , add a commentThe leading online timeshare resale and timeshare rental expert BuyaTimeshare.com has announced major offer activity from potential buyers and renters through the third quarter of 2011.
The online advertising company has provided $74,958,861 in qualified offers to its advertisers from January 1 through September 30, 2011. Such offers are measured through the company’s sophisticated internal process for validation when they are passed through to owners who have advertised their timeshare for sale or rent on the company’s website.
Nearly 8,000 confirmed offers have been referred through BuyaTimeshare.com as authentic offers to advertisers, an indication that there is a viable market of potential travelers looking for timeshare products for their next vacation.
Cutting-edge technology enables the BuyaTimeshare.com website to validate offer activity for advertisers that do not want to waste their time with offers that are not legitimate, according to Wesley Kogelman, president and CEO, BuyaTimeshare.com
“One of the major differences between our service and our competitors is that we have the ability to provide qualified offers to our customers,” said Kogelman. “When an owner receives an offer through our site, they know it’s real.”
Of the total offers, over $70 million in offers were to buy timeshare from advertisers, with rental activity generating another $4.8 million in offers from people looking to rent timeshare.
“We spend a large amount of time and resources getting our website in front of potential buyers and renters online,” added Kogelman. “A quick Google search shows that we’re doing everything we can to provide value for our customers.”
Wesley Kogelman and BuyATimeshare.com help to Sponsor the Annual CBM Cares Golf Classic September 30, 2011
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Timeshare Resource , add a commentOn September 27, the 9th Annual CBM Cares Golf Classic took place at the Amherst Country Club. This annual event benefits the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem. Its mentoring programs have helped to provide guidance and friendship to youths who lack a solid support system in their own lives. All their energy, service delivery systems, child safety procedures, training and activities are focused solely on effecting positive outcomes for children through mentoring.
With sponsorship on both the Fairway and the Green, Wesley Kogelman and volunteers from BuyATimeshare.com have been instrumental in donating thousands of dollars to the organization. Even with a prevailing need for the services and support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem provide, federal, state and municipal funding have all declined significantly. Fortunately, annual events like the CBM Cares Golf Classic have made it possible for those like Kogelman and his team to contribute to this charitable cause. This fundraiser will go toward the continuing efforts by the BBBS to have a positive impact on the community’s children. If you would like to join Wesley Kogelman and the Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Nashua, call 603-883-4851 or Click Here for information on how to donate and get involved.
The BBBS one-to-one mentoring program is without charge for families therefore community support for fundraisers like the CBM Cares Golf Classic is critical in accomplishing their mission to support kids with positive role models. “It takes an incredible amount of support from many CBM volunteers, raffle & auction item donors, event sponsors and over 100 golfers to make this event a huge success and for that we are grateful”, says Joy Barrett CEO of the BBBS Nashua & Salem agency. Breakfast was provided by Frederick’s Pastries; Texas Roadhouse generously prepared a delicious lunch and snacks and beverages were donated by Frito Lay. 100% of proceeds raised will be donated directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem to support their mentoring programs.
BuyATimeshare.com, one of the many New Hampshire Companies to make the Inc. 5000 September 19, 2011
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , add a commentThe Granite State is home to some innovative companies and as well as some impressive entrepreneurs. In recognition for their hard work and drive, Inc. Magazine has named a lot of these businesses to its annual Inc. 500/5000 List. Everything from food services to Internet services have been included, all demonstrating rapid growth and success. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the last three years with revenues increasing 14% from 2009. BuyATimeshare.com is being noticed for the second consecutive year. One of the many New Hampshire-based companies, Wesley Kogelman and his team at BuyATimeshare.com have spent the past decade building their company into a frontrunner in the secondary timeshare industry.
The annual Inc. 500/5000 list includes a comprehensive look at America’s independently owned businesses. Wesley Kogelman, who owns and operates BuyATimeshare.com in both Tampa and Merrimack, has designed a new approach to the for-sale-by-owner marketplace, working to better the industry and the buying experience. “We are thrilled to once again be recognized through the Inc. 5000 List as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country,” Kogelman Explains. “Our ‘buy owner’ marketing platform provides outstanding value for our advertisers and it is great to see the success of our company recognized by such a respected organization.”
BuyATimeshare.com continues to add new features to its site, such as tool that allows website visitors to search its inventory by specific resort locations, brand names and regional areas. As one of the most sophisticated search features in the resale industry vacationers can even organize their search according to resort amenities or nearby attractions. Wesley Kogelman and BuyATimeshare.com have also been listed as one of BusinessNH Magazine’s Top 10 Companies to Watch in 2009; the company also operates Timeshare Pulse, an innovative program designed to help buyers and renters find the timeshare vacation of their dreams.