Unwrapping New Holiday Traditions (NAPSA)—There may be no place like homefor the holidays, but an increasing number of Americans are opting to spend the holiday season at timeshare resorts. The resorts let people spend the holidays together in an excit- ing locale, while still preserving many of the creature comforts of home. Plus, many ownerssaythe getaways help take the stress out of the holidays. In fact, a new study of timeshare owners by PricewaterhouseCoopers showed that more than 70 percent believe that Getaway Gift—Destination family gatherings can take the stress out of holidays and offer quality time together. vacation ownership has positively many new family traditions include gathering at a beach re- of life. or a theme park. Families can also impacted their household’s quality Home Away From Home There are about 150,000 timeshare units in the U.S., and many now include studios, one-, twoand three-bedroom apartments, full kitchens, dining areas, washer/dryer anda living room. Additionally, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) says most resorts now offer supervised activities for the kids and game rooms and ameni- ties for the teens. Adults can enjoy the spa, fitness center, tennis clinic, a round of golf or simply lounging by the pool or on the beach. Where In The World To Go While turkey at grandmother’s remains a wonderful tradition, sort, a ski mountain, a golf resort choose from lakeside homes, mountain resorts or a cosmopolitan place in thecity. ARDA has free guides for consumers on timeshare ownership offering advice such as the following: e Visit a timeshare resort on your next vacation. Choose a vacation thatfits yourlifestyle. Read all documents carefully and understand what type of product you are being offered. e Look for signs of good management. Verify the resort’s affiliation with an exchange company. To learn more, www.arda.org. visit
