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Family vacations are quickly approaching and, for most busy parents, quality time with loved ones is long overdue. But amusement parks aren’t the only places kids can enjoy vacationing now-a-days.

For those looking for something a little out of the ordinary, various destinations in Mexico offer a wide array of amenities, prices and activities catered to adults and children alike.

PUERTO VALLARTA Velas Vallarta features ideal family-style accommodations. This beach-front resort, located in Marina Vallarta, offers a year-round complimentary children’s program including a Kids Club for children 4 to 12 years old. The beautifully landscaped grounds, which include flowered walkways and rustic bridges, make this location a true family paradise. For more information, contact 1-800-VELAS -PV.

For those that enjoy larger family-friendly resorts, La Jolla de Mismaloya in Puerto Vallarta features 303 luxurious suites with private terraces and an exceptional program for kids ages 5 to 11. The program features handicrafts, painting, singing, beach soccer, bingo, piñatas, treasure hunts, a kid’s parade, bobbing for apples and more.

What to Do Vallarta Adventure Tours offers an opportunity for families to swim with dolphins at the Nuevo Vallarta Dolphin Center, watch Humpback whales at the Marietas Islands, take a brief flight up to the 16th century mining village of San Sebastian, explore the Sierra Madre foothills or simply relax on the pristine beach of Caletas.

CABO SAN LUCAS, SAN JOSE DEL CABO AND LA PAZ Fiesta Americana Grand offers a program known as Fiesta Kids. Specially designed for children, the activities include arts and crafts, table games and access to an air-conditioned area with television programs playing for kids. The resort also features a game room and arcade and provides babysitting services and cribs upon request.

Families looking for a little diversity can enjoy Hotel Cabo San Lucas where a variety of unique children’s activities and programs are available. Families can participate in a marine biology tour of the tide pool, sign up for a day of whale watching, play doubles on the tennis courts, sail, parasail, or even discover hidden trails on horseback.

What to Do Several local excursions are great for families interested in experiencing the rich eco-tourism offerings of the area.

The Baja Adventure Company offers whale watching trips, diving adventures and kayaking expeditions on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.

Santiago Zoo: This small but well maintained zoo is located in Miraflores (about 30 minutes north of San Jose del Cabo). Residents of Parque Zoologico include petcarts, bears, coyotes, foxes, monkeys, parrots, and ducks, some which are Cape Region natives. The park is open daily 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. in summer and admission is free.

ACAPULCO Fiesta Americana Condesa Acapulco caters to families with on-site children’s activities and a Fiesta Kids Club program in the summer. Located right on the beach in the center of downtown Acapulco, families can easily stroll around town visiting many of the dozens of restaurants, stores and arts and craft shops.

At the Radisson Resort Acapulco you’ll find a spectacular view of the Acapulco Bay from the private beach, two swimming pools, and a children’s wading pool. A tramway takes you from the lobby down to the guestrooms and pool.

What to Do Parque Papagayo - This Pacific port playground is a kid’s delight and adults will love it too. It features a 52-acre playing field filled with an aviary, roller skating rink, mini racetrack, bumper boats, and replica of a space ship. Located at Costera Miguel Aleman, the park is open daily from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Call 011-52-7-485-9623 for more information.

Swim with the dolphins, watch seal shows and glide down water slides at Cici Water Park. It’s located along the Costera Miguel Aleman, and open daily from 10-6. Call 011-52-7-484-8210 for more information. CANCUN Hyatt Regency Cancun offers something different and fun for kids: Camp Hyatt. This recreational program is designed exclusively for Hyatt guests 3 - 12 years old and includes a pin, t-shirt, hat, beverages and a special meal created by the Camp Hyatt chef. Activities are offered Tuesday - Sunday, with two sessions daily: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Prices range from $10 per child per session, or $15 for a full day. Other fun activities for kids include a game room, arcade and a private children’s pool.

Aquamarina Beach Hotel offers all-inclusive family accommodations with services such as a Children’s Club, where kids can play miniature golf right at the hotel. Up to two children aged 11 or younger stay free at the hotel with at least two accompanying adults.

What to Do Yucatan Ecotourism & Adventure Tours: Children can experience an adventure through bird watching, Mayan ruin exploration, jungle trekking, kayaking, scuba diving & snorkeling, swimming with dolphins and wildlife observing.

Xcaret ecological theme park is sure to amaze the entire family. Just a short drive away from the hotel zone, families can participate in a myriad of activities including swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, visiting turtle hatcheries, floating down rivers and watching displays of ancient Mayan dances.

About the Mexico Tourism Board The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico’s tourism attractions and destinations internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is Mexico’s tourism promotion agency, and its participants include members of both the private and public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

What Every Family Should Know… About How to Enjoy a Great Mexican Beach Vacation

All-inclusive resorts abound in Mexico and if your family is looking for a beautiful setting to experience a new culture, Mexico could be for you! All-inclusive resorts are always a hit because everyone can do what they want, when they want, and there are plenty of organized activities for the kids as well as other children for yours to pal around with. Usually you can get bargain rates throughout the Caribbean until mid-December and then again from just after Easter all the way to Thanksgiving and beyond. A trip to Mexico can really be a bargain and will give the kids a chance to practice their Spanish! There is just so much to do on a Mexican vacation. Not only can you tour the Mayan ruins in Cancun, you can take advantage of the beautiful beaches, go snorkeling or scuba diving, or just relax by the pool. At many of these resorts, kids age 4-12 stay free with their parents. Your hotel may also offer free passes to some of the local attractions as a perk for staying at their resort. Several places have “kid’s clubs” with activities and entertainment geared to the younger visitors. These are great places for kids to have fun while Mom and Dad relax. These all-inclusive vary in rate according to when you travel. They can often be found for as little as $600 per person including airfare. Just shop around and find the best deal you can! Vacation doesn’t have to be tropical or exotic to be fun. Go out west and explore! To find more great advice about traveling resources you can visit my blog http://www.theadventurecouple.com/online-resource-travel

Imagine climbing a pine-tree covered mountain or birdwatching on a deserted island. Now imagine doing all that without having to spend the night in a tent, or even outside at all. Sounds like your cup of tea? It is for guests at Hoteles Mision, Mexico’s third-largest hotel chain. Traditionally a luxury-chain operator, Hoteles Mision spent US$224 million in 2004 building 28 hotels large and small across the country for those looking to enjoy a little nature without giving up the comforts of city life.

The new hotels, a project known as Mision Motor Inn, are on the outskirts of places like Laredo, Tabasco, Chetumal, Oaxaca and Nogales. Each complex has a pool, restaurant, bar, gas station and 160 rooms with daily rates at $60 per person. Construction on all the new hotels will end in 2006.

That’s great news to Veronica Maza, who has spent seven years putting up with an uncomfortable tent. “I love ecotourism, but in Mexico the comfortable hotels are generally far away from places where you can do sports such as canoeing or skiing,” Maza says. “When you have to battle up and down mountains, at the end of the day all you want is a nice, hot bath and to sleep in a bed.”

Hoteles Mision’s expansion plan is not just for ecotourists like Maza but will serve other niches as well. The 26-year-old company will spend an additional $60 million on two luxury, beachfront hotels in the cities of Guayamas and Puerto Penasco, in Sonora state, not far from the U.S. border near Arizona. That investment also covers the construction of a third hotel at the port in Manzanillo, 1,000 kilometers west of Mexico City. The company hopes these investments draw tourists from the nearby United States.

Although tourism along Mexico’s border grew a healthy 11.5% to 4.3 million people during the first half of 2004, the government projects that figure could double in just two years. A study by the Colegio de la Frontera Norte university in Baja California finds that more than half of the people living in San Diego, California, have never been to Mexico, which is right in their back yard.

In addition, two-and-a-half-hours away from the border in the U.S. states of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona live between 20 million and 30 million potential tourists, says Francisco Madrid, Mexico’s undersecretary of tourism. The secret, Madrid says, lies in “creating an attractive package that is just around the comer, one with a different culture, and one that can help us improve [economic] conditions along the border.”

Hoteles Mision expects that, like in the United States, the Mexican industry won’t stay dependent on five-star offerings alone. Instead, the tourism industry is attacking different niches, says Martin Lara, a hospitality industry analyst at the U.S. risk-ratings agency Moody’s.

Only ninety minutes by highway from landlocked Arizona, Puerto Penasco in Mexico is that U.S. state’s closest beach. It’s also where most of the U.S. tourism money is flowing, says Roberto Zapata Gil, chairman of the Hoteles Mision. Tourists are tending to travel more by car than by air, he says, which makes northern Mexico an attractive destination. Tourists on the highway also spend more in Mexico than their airborne counterparts.

‘Air traffic brings us passengers that stay in the country for seven days,” says Zapata. “Tourists who come by highway stay in the country around 15 days and spend twice as much while shopping.” Of all foreign travelers coming into Mexico, 75% do so by airline and 25% on the ground, according to the government.

The number of foreign visitors in 2004 was small compared with those in countries like France or Spain, which welcome 65 million visitors a year, says Zapata. And Mexico’s growth in international tourism in 2004 has come from piggybacking on global growth and post-Sept. 11 security concerns, not necessarily Mexico’s tourism policy. “The European market for the Middle East looked for new destinations because of the lack of security. It wasn’t the result of some campaign from within the country,” says Zapata, who is also the vice president of Mexico’s Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce and Tourism.

High interest. Mexico is, nevertheless, the eighth-most-visited country in the world. During the first half of 2004, the tourism sector took in $5.56 billion, a 14% increase over the same period a year earlier, according to the Central Bank The number of international tourists during that period reached 10.2 million, 11% more than in 2003.

For tourism to generate real economic benefits for Mexico, more public officials must get involved in creating long-term plans and credit incentives for the sector, industry leaders say. Banks have begun to consider the sector’s potential, and they have created financial services specific to the business. Nafinsa, a state-owned development bank, and Banorte, one of the larger private banks in the country, have $35 million in credit lines available for tourism companies. Many domestic companies in the industry have listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange, too, for project financing.

With its convenient location, luxurious ambiance and the finest in personal service, the JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City is the ideal choice for business travelers. “Our guests include many executives from multinational corporations and business professionals who appreciate the classic elegance of our hotel,” says Kevin Schwab, General Manager.

Opened in 1996, the 312-room JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City is located in the exclusive Polanco district of the city, just minutes from major corporate offices and some of the best restaurants and boutiques of the world-famous Presidente Masaryk Avenue. It is also within walking distance to the seven principal museums of the city and minutes from the Zona Rosa, also well known for its shopping and nightlife.

“Our clientele consists largely of travelers from the United States, as well as from Europe, Canada and other regions of Mexico,” says Clavel Garibay, Sales Director. “Our hotel has extensive meeting facilities and our building is also the home of Club de Industriales, where the most important business people of Mexico come on a regular basis.

The JW Marriott Mexico City is noted for its convenient location to major companies, including Chrysler, Dupont, General Electric, General Motors, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Pepsi and Procter & Gamble.

The JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City–which holds a “Four Diamond” rating from the American Automobile Association (AAA)–was honored recently in annual “World’s Best” lists compiled by two international travel magazines.

I haven’t posted my column in a while. I have been working on some manuscripts—books—that are finally ready to send to publishers. So I thought and thought, “what should I write for my column” and I have come up with this:

My honeymoon has finally ended with Mexico. Now, do not get me wrong. I do not dislike living in Mexico. My wife and I are convinced that leaving America and moving here was the right decision for us. It is just that my infatuation with Mexico has come to an end. Reality has set in.

I liken this to marriage. If ever there was a fitting metaphor, this is it. It is like when you wake up one morning and finally realize the slob (and I mean men…men = slobs) snoring like a beast next you is full of faults and you now know them all. This is what it like in a new culture It took me three years to realize that Mexico is full of faults.

Are these faults deal breakers, like those in a marriage resulting in a divorce? Hardly! It is just that I have come to the point of realizing that I either cope or it is off to another culture in a new country.

I am sitting here waiting for someone to deliver a DSL modem and software to my apartment. The reason I am switching to DSL after dial-up is a story that illustrates well why my honeymoon with Mexico has ended.

We were tooling along on the Internet all hunky-dory when suddenly it stopped working. I called the company only to be told that it is the phone company’s fault and that they are working on it. It never got better. I called again only to be told that it is my computer’s fault and that I would have to engage in a two-hour marathon (actually my wife suffered this because I swooned to the bed cussing like a crazed sailor) of setting changes on my computer.

Nothing at all improved. There was still no using the dial-up connection!

And this is how it goes in Mexico. You will be told by the left hand something the right hand has no clue about! Apparently in Mexico, the right hand NEVER knows what the left hand knows or is doing.

I live in constant fear of something complicated happening that requires someone, somewhere, who somehow knows something definitive! Because if something arises in your life, like your internet not working, no one will know the right answer. This applies to everything in this country. And I am not making this up—EVERYTHING!

Believe it or not I actually make money as a writer! When I get a royalty check and take it to my bank it is usually made out to my professional title, Doug Bower. On my Mexican account I am, Douglas W. Bower. It takes nothing short of an act of The Almighty to get them to believe that Doug Bower and Douglas W. Bower is the same person. I mean I show them my passport, visa, my expired Kansas driver’s license, and my credit cards. And it does not a bit of good!

And speaking of banks, when I first tried depositing a royalty check from America I was told that it would take two weeks to clear. Well, as one can expect in Mexico, two weeks pass and it hasn’t cleared. We talked with another bank official, in Spanish, and were told it takes three weeks. We told him the fellow “over there” told us two weeks. He just smiles and nods his head. And this happens all the time about everything you can imagine under the sun!

I would not have the column space to tell you the different things that have happened to us that more clearly illustrate this. The fact that I am waiting for my DSL goodies to arrive fills me with fear and trembling.

A Mexican delivery guy (and they are always guys!) is just liable to leave it on the sidewalk, down the street, or throw it through the gate. I have gotten royalty checks, books from Amazon.com, and you name it left on the porch outside my house! Or, once, the landlady’s dog had the mail, all bundled in a rubber band, walking around with it in his slobbery mouth!

Granted that we Americans are too anal when it comes to efficiency. We expect that when something is going to be delivered the guy will knock on the door, hand it to us, we sign for it, and off he goes. Not on your life, ever in a million years, will this happen in Mexico!

So, what do I do? I sit, I contemplate, I moan and groan, utter vile profanities, and hope I can catch the DSL deliverer before some dog makes off with my package.

Doug Bower is a freelance writer and book author. His most recent writing credits include The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Houston Chronicle, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Associated Content, Transitions Abroad, International Living, Escape Artist, and The Front Porch Syndicate.

For many singles vacations are a little bit awkward. You want to see new places, but it would be more fun to see new places with someone else. There are a number of vacation spots that are very popular for singles, or those who just want to make a few new friends.

Winter Park, Colorado

This is a skier’s paradise. After a day on the slopes the people who visit this location often head into the sybaritic hot tub to relax and socialize. In addition the evenings are filled with social events that encourage mingling with good food, catered by a gourmet chef, and a very friendly atmosphere.

Island of Crete, Greece

It’s single travelers only at this family owned and operated hotel. Since you know everyone else there is single too, it’s a great location to meet new people, and enjoy breathtaking views of the sea, countryside, and mountains. Spend time on the beach, or wander through the local area enjoying local cuisine and nightlife.

British Virgin Islands

A trip to the islands is an automatic set up for a fabulous social environment. Once you are in the British Virgin Islands there are a number of luxury yachts that offer trips for singles that want to enjoy the island life above and below water. On some of the yachts you will travel island to island over night with endless scuba, snorkeling or shore activities every day.

Miami, Florida

Nothing says single like the nightlife on South Beach in Miami. This art filled community has a leisurely pace during the day of visiting museums and shops and really comes to life with a number of hot clubs and bars at night. If you stay at the So Nesta Hotel and Suites Coconut Grove your days can be spent sipping a cocktail or two at the Sailboat Bay Café while you watch the world move by..

Jamaica

For a real taste of the Caribbean, head to Jamaica. Montego bay is a bustling area with many convenient accommodations including The Half Moon which has 419 rooms and villas, as well as easy access to water sports and land sports such as golf.

Hawaii

If you want a one-stop place to enjoy many aspects of the planet, Hawaii is it. If you stay at the Hilo Seaside Hotel it is a short trip to the Volcano National Park. The hotel is in the midst of Japanese and Hawaiian gardens including a Japanese Rock Garden and Hawaiian Tropical Garden. Taking advantage of the many water sports is a simple trip to the shore.

Mexico.

Lounge or party in Mexico where you can choose beach, rain forest, or mountain destinations. You can also enjoy great food and drink while learning about a new culture.

Cancun

There are singles-only events at the Golden Crown Paradise Spa resort. Experience white beaches by day and a party atmosphere at night.

New York

An upstate New York Trip may include wine tasting, a picnic lunch and horseback riding in the rolling hills. The Millbrook Vineyards and Winery offers the complete experience of lunch picnic with a wine glass keepsake.

French Canada

This area has the romance of France and England intertwined. During the day history and culture, at night it comes alive with a fast nightlife.

You have just arrived at the Playacar Palace Resort and couldn’t resist climbing up the steps in front of you to see what awaits. You are totally blown away by the beauty that confronts you, especially if you are a first time visitor to Cancun Mexico.

Now that you have experienced one of the most gorgeous panoramic views of your lifetime and it is embedded in your mind, you will want to return to the lobby of the paylessresorts Cancun Mexico as soon as possible to check in so you can not only see, but reach out and touch what you have just seen. Check in time is around 3 PM and it is adhered to very strictly during the busy seasons in Mexico. However, if the resort is not full, you may be able to check in even earlier.

Once you have taken care of the check in details, you will accompany your smiling Mexican bell hop to your room. When the door to your room is opened, you will smile as you are greeted with whites, cream colors, decorative lighting and a gorgeous view of the Caribbean ocean from your sliding glass door overlooking the balcony. You may need to part the sheers covering the doors. You will most likely just drop your luggage on the floor and head over to open the balcony door, open it and drink in the sights and sounds that surround you. Perhaps you will just take a seat on one of the two chairs on the balcony to take a short rest. Somehow you will know that this is going to be one of the best vacations of your life. You breathe deeply once again and can not even believe that you are experiencing this amazing vacation.

As you come back to reality, you return inside to see that right in front of you, you have your own private double jacuzzi adorned with towels that are formed in the paylessressorts Cancun Mexico famed towel art. You may have towels shaped in a heart with two swans kissing, or a single swan by itself. The maids are trained and skilled in doing this towel art and you can expect to see it displayed throughout your weekly stay. You may want to consider leaving an extra few dollars at the end of the week and designate the money specifically for the maids who work very hard to make your stay a perfect one.

As you re-enter your room you will switch on the lights and will see soft lights being emitted even from the tops of your dressers giving the room a relaxing glow. The cream colored spreads on beds will be without a wrinkle. You will be amazed at the cleanliness that surrounds you and the relaxing colors that adorn the modern looking room. You will notice the new flat screen tv on the wall in the newer rooms and the tv on the dresser in the older rooms. The refrigerator will be stocked with all kinds of soft drinks, beer, champagne or wine and at your request, will never be empty. The phone will be beside your king sized bed or in between the two double beds depending on which accommodations you have chosen. In your large closet you will find your room safe and typically, two sets of lush payltessresots Cancun Mexico terry cloth robes and slippers.

Just to the right or left of the door when you enter you can’t miss the very large, immaculately clean bathroom. You will notice first a sizeable changing area with two raised white sinks, the marble vanity area and all of the Farouk brand, top of the line toiletries that you will need. You will have a good supply of towels that can be replaced by a simple phone call to request them. In front of you will be the toilet and to the left, the large enough for two, glass surround shower. The floors will be marble throughout your room so watch your step when you get wet.

There is plenty of dresser space so make use of it and tuck your luggage away in the closet or under the bed. You will want to get started enjoying your vacation right away so unpack later and go take a tour of this marvelous resort. It isn’t large, boasting about 200 rooms or so, but it is intimate with sights and sounds to give you pleasure every moment of the day.

It seems like everybody wants to visit Cancun, Mexico at some point or another. Whether it’s when you’re in high school, on college spring break, or finally getting around to that second honeymoon, Mexico can sound quite appealing. What is it about this Latino country that draws in spectators and tourists from around the globe? Is it the warm climate, the lack of grass, the all-night fiestas, the beautiful waters, or the lack of age-limit on drinking? Oh yeah, that last one is pretty much it. I can’t even imagine how many youths visit Cancun for this very luxury. Where are your teenagers heading for spring break or summer vacation?

Cancun is the ultimate hotspot! Between this tourist attraction and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico must pull in a great deal of cash. These are the spots taken advantage of by so many Americans and foreign travelers alike. There must be some appeal to that warm sun, sandy beaches, and endless margaritas. I can certainly attest to that! I’ve been to Mexico four times, while visiting Cancun twice, and I loved every minute of it.

When planning your visit, research the area you intend to stay prior to your trip. Definitely find out which spots are the most recommended and which are typically avoided before you visit Mexico. It’s up to you to keep your loved ones and yourself safe at all times. Of course you want to have a blast and take in the new and amazing sites, but don’t let your guard down. It’s imperative to remember that you’re not a native. So plan that ideal trip; visit Cancun, Mexico and have the time of your life, but remember to steer clear of shady areas and eerie individuals you don’t know.

Of all the places that you’ve visited in your lifetime or plan to visit, Cancun will definitely rate as one of the most memorable.

Mexico has beautiful beaches on both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean. In this article, we look at two hot spots on the east coast – Playa del Carmen and Cozumel

Playa del Carmen

With one of the prettiest beaches on the Caribbean coast, Playa del Carmen was the hidden gem of Mexico for years and years. About 10 years ago, the word got out and now Playa del Carmen is exploding. If you’re looking for solitude, this isn’t the place with cruise ships and so on packing the place during high season. On the other hand, this is definitely the place if you like a lot of “resort” in your beach vacation.

Playa del Carmen has a lot to offer to visitors. Of course, the beaches are beautiful and I highly recommend you catch the sunrise, which is some of Mother Nature’s finest work. Staying up shouldn’t be a problem since the nightlife in Playa del Carmen is plentiful.

During the day, you can loaf on the beach or head out for some diving in the clear waters of the Caribbean. Should you get tired of the beach, you can head inland for some surprisingly quality hiking.

Cozumel

An island off the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel is a slice of Caribbean paradise. With smooth, crystal clear waters, Cozumel has the white beaches you see in the Corona beer commercials. On the island proper, one can loaf on the beach, pursue world class diving or just loaf on the beach. Dolphin petting and sitting in the hammocks of Xal-Hal are touristy, but fun things to do. Although Cozumel is on cruise ship circuit, it maintains the relaxed atmosphere found in smaller destinations in the Mexican Riviera.

Unfortunately, Cozumel was in the news through much of the last week of October 2005 because Hurricane Wilma pounded it. Given a few months, Cozumel will be on the mend and a great location since prices will undoubtedly be low to attract visitors.

If you are planning a visit to the Mexican Riviera area, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel are definitely worth your consideration. Personally, I would pick Cozumel in a heart beat.

Worldmark by Wyndam is a popular points-based timeshare vacation resort system. Most of the Worldmark resorts are located on the West Coast of the United States. California has the largest number of Worldmark properties, with locations in San Francisco, Palm Springs, and San Diego, as well as in other popular parts of the sunny state. But California isn’t the only place to vacation with Worldmark.

Currently the company has more than 60 resorts located throughout the US and Canada, and include a couple of resorts in Mexico and Fiji as well. While the majority of Woldmark resorts are located on the West Coast, with a great presence up and down the Oregon and California coastline and in Nevada, the great American West isn’t the only place to vacation with Worldmark. They have expanded operations in the US and now operate beautiful timeshare properties in Orlando, New Orleans and Branson, Missouri, as well. Of course, Worldmark also has properties in the other western states of Utah and Colorado so skiers won’t be left out.

One of the advantages of points-based timeshare resorts is the ability to take advantage of numerous properties at which you can take your vacation. Unlike fixed week timeshares which require that you either return to the same resort during the same week each year, points-based systems allow you to decide each year what week you would like to travel and where you would like to visit. So this year, you may decide to visit San Diego in the summer, but next year you might decide a ski vacation in Colorado suits you better. And you can pick and choose wherever you like to go within the timeshare points system without paying an exchange fee to an exchange company because you are not leaving your resort family

Worldmark timeshares are an excellent value on the resale market. Currently, Worldmark memberships purchased directly from Wyndam cost over $1.80 per point, but on the resale market, you can pick up a Worldmark timeshare for less than a $1 per point. And Worldmark timeshares bought at resale hold all the same benefits and value that the same membership bought at full price. In addition, Wyndam actually makes the process of changing ownership on a Worldmark membership very simple.

Ebay is one of the best places to buy a Worldmark membership. Many reputable sellers have excellent Worldmark inventory and do not charge in excess of the resort transfer fee (currently $150) that Wyndam requires to facilitate the transfer. Iif you decide to purchase a Worldmark membership on Ebay, be sure to shop around as some sellers charge a closing fee on top of the resort transfer fee, but the best resellers do not, as it is not necessary to do so with a Worldmark membership. This is one of the things that make Worldmark such a bargain. Other timeshare resorts can cost between $500 and $800 to transfer, above and beyond your winning bid.