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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Google Knows You So Well
I was having a more than a couple of drinks at a local restaurant/bar in my area when a friend walked in. The conversation was about women and our past girlfriends. The basic destruction of men in general. He was going to Asia and told me that he had the best way to get airfare. I listened and later the next day, I looked. Seems good and it's Google doing it. I know that Google kicks ass when it come to research and they have done it again. Google knows what you are looking at and where you go and markets you their ads. So, I looked at their flight center " https://www.google.ca/flights " and well I was impressed. Get the best flights to where you were looking. Hey, it works!
Friday, September 12, 2014
Purchasing a Timeshare on the resale market requires some due diligence
Purchasing a Timeshare on the resale market requires some
due diligence. Besides talking to the
seller and getting the information on the timeshare, you need the third party verification
on the deed of the timeshare and this comes from the Timeshare management.
This document is called an Estoppel Letter.
This is a verification of the actual ownership of a
Timeshare Interval according to the Timeshare Resort's records. These are commonly used by potential buyers
to verify that the person selling the timeshare is indeed, actually the owner
of said Timeshare, and to identify if the interval has any outstanding unpaid
maintenance fees or taxes, as well as to determine if there are any outstanding
loans against the Timeshare.
Now, how would you get an Estoppel Letter?
Only the owner of a Timeshare can request an Estoppel Letter
(or a Licenced timeshare closing service) by a phone call or e-mail by the
owner to the timeshare resort. The Estoppel
Letter is sent to the potential buyer directly from the Timeshare Resort Management. Don’t accept anything less.
This is the best way to obtain confidence in a sale when
considering the purchase of a deeded timeshare in the resale market. It is a must in Timeshare resale
transactions.
Here is what a Windham timeshare letter looks like. There is a processing fee for transfer. It is nominal.
Buyer be ware always!
- Current Date
Listed Here -
Name of Company
making the Request: (Example: Timeshare Closing Services)
Contract Number****
___________________________
Member Number
_______________________________
Statement Type (M/A)
___________________________
PAC (Yes/No) __________________________________
Monthly/Annual
maintenance Fee Amount * (Example 50.55 monthly)
Current Due on
Account: (Example -0-)
Next Due Date:
(Example: April 1, 2010)
Points of Contract
(Example 154,000 Every Year)
Points Available:
(Example: 0 for 2013/154,000 for 2014)
Use Year of Contract
(Expiration Date) (Example: 4/1 thru 3/31)
Is Property Deeded
Y/N __________________________
Is Account in
Collections Y/N _____________________
Previous Year's
Property Tax 2013**_______________
Active Loan Y/N***_____________________________
next years points on
all Fixed Weeks contracts converted to points.
All transfer of
ownership requires a $100 processing fee. Please forward documentation to:
8427 So Park Circle Suite 500
Orlando FL 32819
FAX: 407-370-5222
Friday, August 22, 2014
Vacation Club Savings with Travel Points Credit Cards
Here is an idea to help build your vacation club
savings. Signup for a travel points
credit card that has a signup bonus.
There are several cards which offer these bonuses. This is only for people with good to very
good credit. You should check your
credit score before you apply for more credit.
These type of cards require an annual income of $30,000. You need to look for credit cards which will
not cost a lot to maintain yearly and will give you a big chunk of travel points
as a signing bonus. There could also be
my added benefits to some of these travel points credit cards.
You could get free insurance on air travel and car rentals
by using your credit card. This is a
great advantage and savings for your vacation.
Check out the fine print as you might also get extended manufacturer’s
warranty on purchases.
There are also the Frequent-Flyer Miles cards which almost
every airline has got available. Cardholders rack up miles at a rate of one
mile per dollar spent or more. Some of
these Frequent-Flyer Miles cards have restrictions. So, buyer beware, these cards are not all the
same. These cards can also offer bonus
signups of air mile points which will boost your way towards a free or
discounted airfare. There is another
collector program which can be used for more than air travel.
The Air Miles
Collector Program is also a good addition to vacation club savings. You can use this program with a credit card
and/or with the collector card on its own.
Using the Air Miles Program with the credit card and the Collector Card
will double your Air Miles points. Air Miles
sponsored retailers will give you additional points (and bonus points on
certain items and services) if you shop from them. Air Miles points can be redeemed for air
travel, car rental, entertainment and consumer items from sponsors.
A good reason to use credit cards in general is that there
is a safety factor with using credit cards.
Paying with a credit card makes
it easier to avoid losses from fraud. You
just notify your credit card company of the fraud and don't pay for the
transactions you didn't make. The credit
card company will always resolves the matter to your advantage.
The grace period with using a credit card is always
attractive, but eventually you have to pay the credit back. It is not a good idea to take a vacation on
credit. You are getting the credit card
so you can take advantages of the bonus offer not to abuse the new credit you
just got. Live within your means and don’t
go into debt. Major credit cards have
universal acceptance. It is like caring
cash. Just have the funds ready to pay
it down when you come back from the vacation.
Most rental companies require a credit card in case of
damage to the rental which is a good reason to have one on your vacation.
You should also consider that you are building credit with
this new credit card. Credit card
companies will report your payment activity to the credit bureaus. So pay on time and try not to keep a balance on
the card.
Credit and credit cards are great must have tools
today. One just has to use them wisely
and take advantage of all the bonuses offered by the credit cards.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Have you heard of VRBO? Stay at a private residence while on vacation.
It is a great idea if you want to save money on vacation
accommodations. What VRBO does, is bring
home owners who are not staying at their home to offer to travellers who need a
place to hang their hats when on vacation.
There are advantages for this. The big one is cost. Hotel room rates are 10 to 30% higher. There is much more room (it’s a fully
furnished home) and a kitchen to dine on your own time.
These vacation rentals are ideal for family vacations since
they are homes and sleep several people.
There is also more privacy, pets are usually welcome and no hidden costs
since you have discussed the rental with the owner and you know what you are
paying for in extras.
This sounds like a great way to spend a vacation since you
have so much choice. There are 1 million
plus properties in 100 countries to choose from. Dwellings include loft apartments, beach
front condos, mountain cabins, lake houses with docks, country farmhouses and
harbour-side houseboats.
Here a link from VRBO to show you the comparison with their
rentals vs hotels. VRBO Rentals “Discover the
Difference”.
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Cheapest Airline in the World is Firefly in Malasyia with 3 other Airlines that come close.
Here are the 4 Cheapest Airlines to fly with.
1. Firefly, Malaysia. (Wikimedia Commons)
2. SpiceJet, India.
3. Onur Air, Turkey.
4. FastJet, Africa.
If you are going to any of these countries and you want to hop around from city to city then this is the way to go.
These fairs are under $100 dollars USD.
Happy flying!
1. Firefly, Malaysia. (Wikimedia Commons)
2. SpiceJet, India.
3. Onur Air, Turkey.
4. FastJet, Africa.
If you are going to any of these countries and you want to hop around from city to city then this is the way to go.
These fairs are under $100 dollars USD.
Happy flying!
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Kayak.com's data for Airfare Savings
The article is about Kayak.com
(Canadian launched travel/booking website) and the stats they pulled out for
the first year of business in Canada. The information is great for airfare savings.
Here are the biggies which will save you money for Canadian air travel but it seems that it works for United States and
Europe.
1. Flying Tuesday
travelling domestically and returning on Friday is cheapest.
2. Domestic flights
leaving on Thursday and returning on Sunday are more expensive.
3. Flying Thursday
leaving the country is most economical with a return flight on Monday.
4. International
flights out of Canada are most expensive departing Monday and returning on
Friday.
5. You will spend 15%
more by flying on Saturday or Sunday.
6. The cheapest month
on average to fly is January with 20% discounts.
7. June and July have cheaper air fare than August
if you are travelling in the summer.
8. The best pricing
with airfare for European travel is between 8 to 10 weeks in advance.
9. The best deals for
travel to Asia are 9 to 10 mounts forward.
Debby Soo, a vice president with Kayak, which handles 100
million searches a month makes a few more comments on specific travel to some destinations
in the article linked here MSN
Travel Canada.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
How to Pack for Air Travel
How to Pack a Carry-on or Suitcase for Airline Travel
There two thing to consider when travelling by air. First, how long will you be staying and how
fast you want to be out of the airport after you land? Know the airline’s fees for checked luggage
and the maximum allowed per person. Stay
within the limits to keep your costs down.
The answer to these questions will determine your luggage.
If you are travelling for holidays you will probably take
more items to wear and thus you are not in so much of a hurry to go or come
back. Stay within the luggage limits of
the airline. This is usually one
carry-on and one checked baggage.
If you are travelling overnight and back the next evening
then travel light with just the carry-on baggage which will allow you to get in
and out of customs and check points faster.
There is also no waiting for luggage.
This is more like business travel and the pace is going to be faster
than that of leisure travel.
Plan out what you are going to ware and bring items which
you can mix and match which will increase your changeable looks.
Check all government travel sites on what is acceptable for
travel these days and then check your airline website
for luggage weight and dimensions. The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) is for the United States and Canadian Air Transport Security
Authority (CATSA) for Canada. Each
country has its rules for air travel regulations and you should check the
country’s authority for those rules if you are travelling overseas.
So now you know what to take for your trip. Take every item of clothing and personable
items out where you can see it all.
Put similar items together for easy access. The saving kit and tooth brush with tooth
paste and shaving gel, soap and shampoo in a plastic sealable see through bag,
double bag it for safety of accidental leeks.
It should be noted that any liquid, gel and aerosols of volume greater
than 100 ml in Canada and total volume amount of 3.4 oz. for the U.S.A needs to go in your checked luggage. Also, note that when carrying on board the
cabin label your liquids, handle and store them in large sealable plastic bags,
and declare them with customs.
Clothing travels best with the rolling packing technique. Just roll your clothes tightly and line the
item side by side evenly across the length of the carry-on. This method keep your items from wrinkling
and allows for more space in the carry-on.
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When packing make sure to spread heavy items in your
carry-on or checked luggage, balance is going to make your luggage more
manageable.Pack items which are prohibited on the cabin in your checked luggage. These include sharp objects like box cutters, knives, scissors and cork screws, but not limited to tools, and sports equipment like bow and arrows. Note: cross bows are prohibited from both the cabin and checked luggage.
Pack foot ware at the top of the baggage. Customs might want to look at these items
carefully, thus give them easy access.
Get a doctor’s note for medications you are travelling with
and any metal implants you many have to clear the metal detectors. You really don’t want to be striped searched.
Finally, after packing make sure to measure the dimensions
of your luggage and weigh it to insure you meet the airline requirements for carry-on and
checked luggage.
Now you are good to go.
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