Archives: 2008 July

So your looking into a timeshare. Take the time that is needed to make and educated decision. There are many disadvantaged to timeshare ownership. When you purchase a timeshare slot, what you are doing is purchasing a particular time slot and a particular resort. There’s not much freedom in that now is there? Timeshares are very popular, all I am suggesting is that people do a little investigating prior to making that kind of huge purchase.

Prior to making your timeshare purchase make sure this is what is right for you. Take into account the financial impact it wil have on you. One big flaw I see in timeshare ownership is that you are essentually buying a week at a prime location in a resort of some kind. You are going to pay premium prices for the premium locations and resorts. These resorts are constantly appreciating in value, but you will see nothing in the terms of appreciation.

Lets talk a little bit about trying to resell on of these things. It is hard and the resell market really isn’t anything like normal real estate. You aren’t going to get your money out of it. Another bummer about timeshares is that you can’t send any of your family or friends on vacation with it as you will be blocked from going again in the same year.

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Is your family looking for a way to grow closer, learn more about each other, and gain a closer relationship with God? Have you been too busy to stop and even eat one meal together? A Christian family vacation or family camp may be the answer.

A Christian family camp can be an answer for families who want a vacation where they can rest, relax, renew and have a great time doing so. So many times moms and dads come back from a family vacation emotionally and physically worn out.

All you have to do is make the reservation. Your meals, activities and accommodations will all be taken care of for you. This will be one vacation where all you have to do is sit back and enjoy a relaxing time with your family.

Most of the family camp locations offer affordable packages where the lodging and 5 complete meals are included (as well as a few in-between meal snacks.) Most meals are served at an “all you can eat” buffet - even the picky eaters will always have an option.

These camps will schedule morning Bible studies and group discussions geared for individual age groups. This allows the afternoon free to take advantage of all the activities such as swimming, horseback riding, rafting, volleyball, softball and more. The parents could take some rest and relaxation time just for themselves while the kids are involved in one of the many activities.

There is nothing like international travel to broaden the mind and fortunately it is now something that almost anyone can afford. You do not need not be rich to engage in traveling this way; a well-planned itinerary is as close as your computer keyboard plus you can find a good airfare if you plan ahead and travel in the of peak seasons, generally in fall and spring.

Although most of the best deals are in winter, the likes of Southern France, Italy, Spain and Greece have very mild winters so you won’t have to suffer the cold on your travels. If you want to save even more money you can look for villas, apartments or houses owned by private citizens who rent them out for shorter periods so you may be able to have a longer trip without a cost penalty.

Facilities are usually comparable to many American homes so the likes of laundry equipment, cooking and the internet should all be available. The benefits of a fully equipped kitchen mean that you can try some of the local ingredients in the meals you prepare which will also save some money if you prepare your own breakfast everyday.

By having the facility to wash and iron you clothes you can save more money on having them professionally laundered and greetings cards can be sent for no charge over the internet. Experiencing a different culture is a great adventure and it’s the little things that really reach out and grab you; for example, European society is similar in many ways to American society but daily priorities are quite different.