Happy Birthday...Google Turns 14 Today

The internet search giant known as google has turned 14 today. Can you imagine the world we live in without having the power and knowledge of Google at your finger tips every day.

The timeshare industry has seen massive changes with the power of the internet and the Google search engine, which has allowed consumers across the World to connect with the timeshare ownerships, products and reviews they need fast and directly from their home computer or mobile device.

Who would have thought that you could review timeshare resorts, book your next timeshare holiday and read another members review all without talking to anyone or needing to pick up the phone.

Consumers have been able to gain control of how they shop and how to service their own needs to purchase a particular product.

Timeshare Resale companies have been able to display exact ownerships they have for sale and let consumers view pictures and resort plans prior to pursing a purchase. All of this has been made easy with a quick Google or question typed into the search engine, with results being returned within split seconds.

Join us and wish Google a very happy 14th Birthday.

Review - Macdonalds Elmers Court

This magnificent Tudor style country club estate is surrounded by twenty three acres of perfectly kept lawns and gardens. Staying at Macdonalds Elmers Court Country Club Estate, you will enjoy incredible views of the Solent and is only a short hop over to the town of Lymington where there is a marina with a ferry service to take you over to the Isle of Wight. You will certainly not want to miss out on owning a timeshare here, and if your do, you will not be disappointed not only because of all there is to do but also because of the very high standard of service and luxurious rooms.

If you are looking for a place to stay while visiting the beautiful country of England, you can be assured of an unforgettable stay at the Macdonalds Elmers Court Country Club Estate and Holiday Resort. The accommodations could not be better, are second to none and includes the following:

One Bedroom apartment that can sleep up to 4 persons. It includes one bed, either a double or twin at your own request, a double sofa bed or a pull-down wall bed in the living area, fully stocked kitchen with a dishwasher and one bathroom.

Two bedroom apartments that can sleep up to 6 persons. It includes two bedrooms with your choice of either a double bed or twin, a double sofa bed or pull-down wall bed in the living room, full kitchen with a dishwasher and one bathroom.

Eastways house - Four bedroom that can sleep up to 10 persons. It includes four bedrooms with your choice of twin or double beds, a double sofa bed in the living room, one en suite, one bathroom, one shower room and a full kitchen with dishwasher.

The Macdonalds Elmers Court Estate and Holiday Resort boast very high standards for all their accommodations, each coming with a microwave, combo fridge/freezer, an interactive TV system, which allows you to check your email and internet as well as provides on demand movies, a music library and games for the kids. There is also an on-site laundry. Besides the incredible accommodations, Elmers Court comes with a plethora of facilities including both indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family and once your day is done, have a relaxing dinner at the Waterford Restaurant or SAILS Brasserie for some very fine cuisine or have a cup of coffee or a glass of champagne at the Cafe Torelli.

Whether you are here as just a couple or with the whole family, there is plenty to keep you busy. Some of the facilities include tennis, croquet, 15m indoor and 18m outdoor swimming pools, a fully equipped and air conditioned Technogym, a putting green, squash or volleyball. And the children have not been left out either as they have their own play area swimming pool and games. You are on vacation so pamper yourself with a visit to the Vital Health and WellBeing facility where you can enjoy a sauna, steam room, a fitness class, hot stone massage, aromatic massage or decleor facial therapy.

If you still have some energy left, take in some of the local attractions like a ferry trip over to the isle of wight, the town of Lymington, which is just a 15 minute walk from the Resort. Or you can visit the Marwell Zoo, go canoeing or kayaking in the New Forest, go horseback riding, visit the museum of archaeology, Charles Dickens’ birthplace museum, Winchester Cathedral, Portchester Castle, Paultons Family theme park, Adventure Wonderland, the Oceanarium, or the New Forest Otter and Owl wildlife park.

As you can see, there is plenty to do and see while staying at the Macdonalds Elmers Court Estate Country Club and Holiday Resort located on South Baddesley Road in Lymington Hampshire SO41 5ZB where the nearest airport is a 45 minute drive from Bournemouth and Southampton Airport.

This resort write-up was produced by the Timeshare Reporter.

Talking, Writing & Reviewing All things Anfi timeshare

So when it comes to Gran Canaria the five amazing resorts operated and run by the Anfi group always stand head and shoulders above the rest.  That's why over the coming weeks we will have some brand new reviews all about each one of the very special timeshare resorts known as:

Anfi Beach Club
Club Puerto Anfi
Club Monte Anfi
Gran Anfi
Anfi Emerald Club

If you want to add to our Anfi timeshare reviews then please do not hesitate to contact us and watch this space for the updated reviews in the coming weeks.

Royal Savoy in Madeira – Review

To begin with, Madeira is a beautiful volcanic island jutting out of the Atlantic ocean from a mountain range. Along the road through Madeira, there are large villages, sleepy hamlets encased in an abundance of wild flowers of every color you can think such as english roses, asiatic orchids and with the abundance of fruits from all continents, makes Madeira a natural botanical garden. The beautiful beaches and clear blue to green ocean water make this floating garden a true paradise, which is only 35 miles long and 13 miles wide.

 
By staying at the Royal Savoy in Madeira, not only will you have access to the beauty of the island, you will also have access to the other island of Porto Santo or the uninhabited islands of Desertas or Selvagens. If that is not enough to make you want to jump on the first plane and fly, fast as you can to this paradise island, maybe the fact that they have been in business since the early 1900’s. From humble beginnings as a family owned business, the “Royal Hotel” grew by leaps and bounds and by 1914 it was known as the Hotel Savoy and boasted an increasing demand for their unique atmosphere and amazing facilities.

  
Almost a century after its first conception, The Royal Savoy opened in 2002 with 162 apartments. Out of the 162 apartments, 101 are Studio’s, 41 are one-bedroom units and 20 are two-bedroom suites. The Studio Apartments have an internal space of 38m2 with lots of wardrobe space, a kitchenette, a twin bedroom, a lounge area with a balcony facing the ocean. The One-bedroom apartments have an internal space of 80m2 and have a master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet, complete kitchen, a balcony facing the ocean, cable TV, a lounge area that comes equipped with a sofa bed and full size shower room, in case you have overnight guest.

 
The two-bedroom Royal Savoy apartments have an internal space of 125m2 and can sleep up to six persons. This one is ideal for the family as they have two full size bathrooms, the dining area and lounge are separate and have a generously stocked kitchen and lounge with a beautiful, ocean facing balcony. The two-bedroom, lock-off apartments are luxury apartments that consist of two bedrooms en-suite with separate entrances and dividing doors between both suites. This lock-off enables the apartment to become one two bedroom apartment or a one-bedroom suite with a lock-off bedroom. They have two full bathrooms with walk-in closets and both en-suite, a lounge area and ocean facing balcony.

 
The amenities are considerable for this amazing five star resort and include on-site: Indoor swimming pool, private beach, child care, children’s swimming pool, full service health spa, meeting rooms, laundry rooms, steam room, internet access (wireless), panoramic elevator, concierge service, library, outdoors swimming pool, lounge, poolside bar, wedding services, medical services, free parking, hair salon, bellhop and newspaper. Off-site: Scuba diving, snorkeling, golf, hiking/biking trails, tennis, the beach, horseback riding, and fishing.

This resort write-up was produced by the Timeshare Reporter.

 

Another Great Holiday at Marriott’s Marbella Beach Resort!

This is the second year running that we have stayed at the Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort, and it was actually better the second time around than the first. Perhaps this was to do with knowing the complex a little better, or the fact that the summer in the UK was just so wet and dreadful either way, it was the perfect summer holiday, and just what my family and myself needed!

One of the best things about the Marriott's Marbella, is the friendliness of the staff that work there, and the service that they provide. This is particularly important when first arriving, the flight from the UK itself is short and we pre booked a private chauffeur to bring us to the resort. The staff are friendly and efficient on the desk though, and quickly sorted us out. This friendliness was maintained throughout our stay there, and was in itself a real highlight.

Once we had checked in, we could relax into the holiday and enjoy all the facilities that the resort had to offer. There really is something for everyone there, and our kids certainly enjoyed the new dedicated kids pool areas with slides, and the kids activity centre and playground. At the same time, there were other areas which were definitely more suited to just couples holidaying, and I have to admit to visiting these quiet areas once in a while myself! There was also a gym that I used once a day, and it had everything I needed for a holiday workout, although serious gym goers will obviously find it limited. (Hey, it’s a holiday. Relax. Chill!).

We had a large two bedroom apartment which can sleep up to 6 people however we noticed the Marriott’s Marbella also had one bedroom and three bedroom apartments available.
The complex had more than enough things to do to keep the family entertained for the day, and for me personally, this also included Wifi access. It didn't have the strongest signal in certain places, but it was easy to find somewhere it was strong enough to catch up on emails or check in on the news a couple of times a day. Adequate enough, but not great if wanting to watch something over YouTube. Streaming digital radio channels was just fine though.

We were staying in what is known at the resort as Gold Holiday season although we met other couples and families at the resort who had slightly different timeshare ownership known as silver, gold and the much sought after platinum period. We picked up a guide at the resort showing us which season applied to each period for future use.

Of course, nowhere is perfect, and if the Marriott's does have a downside, it is in the prices that they charge in the restaurants. Whilst it is ok for the occasional meal, it is far cheaper to eat in one of the restaurants a little down the road for sometimes half the price, and there are a couple of supermarkets to stock up in just a little distance away. We ended up using a combination of all three options, eating at the Marriott restaurants on nights we couldn't be bothered to leave the complex, and wandering further afield when we had more energy or fancied a stroll. It actually suited us nicely, and it was good to have all the options to choose from.

All in all, it is possibly one of the best holidays that we have had, and we are definitely going back there next year. I haven't tried any of the other Marriott places in the Costa del Sol or Spain in general, but if they are anything similar to this one, we might also try those in the years ahead.

After reading this resort review you are probably now asking the question how do I buy a Marriotts Marbella timeshare resale.

This resort write-up was produced by the Timeshare Reporter.

 

Resort reviews coming soon

New resort reviews will be coming soon and as long as you follow the blog you will be updated each time we post a new review. First up is the much sought after Marriott Marbella Beach Resort in Southern Spain. The review is underway now so hopefully just a few more days before we post this. Please review your own timeshare resort and send us the details we will be pleased to publish your comments.

A busy day in the World of Timeshare Resales

Another busy day today in the world of timeshare resales. One minute your talking to customers about Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort and then it's straight to Florida for a new enquiry for Orange Lake Country Club. To end the day of we finally agreed a sale on a two week Royal Savoy timeshare resale in Madeira. All in all a very productive day........not to mention our brand new blog which hopefully if your reading this then your reading our blog. If you have a resort review or timeshare story you would like to share then just complete the contact form.

The Timeshare Reporter blog has arrived

This blog is a place where consumers, timeshare owners and timeshare staff can come to read, comment on up to the minute timeshare news, travel and reviews.

We have decided to get everyone involved and if you have a review about your favourite resort or maybe just some really important travel stories that may help our readers then feel free to contact us and email us your information.

We hope you enjoying reading and please tell as many of your friends and timeshare owners all about the blog to help spread the word.