Increasing Popularity
The rise in popularity of destination weddings can be attributed to
several developments in the travel destination industry. The success of
certain vacation locales, and the resorts that invested in them, has
resulted in the decline in holiday costs. Destination weddings are no
longer for the rich and famous. They are a growing fad that is available
for all couples.
What to Consider
When I tell people a dream wedding is easily attainable, they usually
react in disbelief. A wedding is an incredibly special day and no
expense should be spared. With careful planning and insightful
preparation, you and your family can be witnessing the ceremony from a
beach on Maui. Remember, this is your wedding, not just any old
vacation. This is a holy day of love and commitment, nothing to be taken
lightly. With the issue of cost out of the way, there is nothing holding
you back.
Affordability
The key to making your dream ceremony a reality is a timeshare. Why is
that? A timeshare resale allows you to save an average of 60% off of
resort prices. The vacation real estate market has experienced
interesting fluctuations over the past decade, and special conditions
may apply when considering a timeshare purchase. The travel industry has
seen a marked increase in people taking extended trips. The result of
this amplified willingness to spend time in certain locales all over the
world has created specific vacation destinations.
Vacation destinations are, simply, popular places to spend a
vacation. These places such as Bermuda, Cape Cod, Jamaica, Hilton Head,
Aruba, Las Vegas, Hawaii, and others make a substantial amount of their
livelihoods from the vacation industry. For example Napa Valley is
widely considered one of the top wine regions in California and
contributes billions of dollars to the state’s economy every year. Yet
Napa Valley remains a very low cost vacation destination. Regions such
as this specialize in accommodating travelers. One of the
characteristics of vacation destinations are timeshare resorts.
Timeshare Resorts
The commonality of timeshares in vacation destinations has,
over time, lowered the expenses involved in traveling, even with a large
group. Now there are timeshare resorts in all parts of the world: the
Mediterranean, Costa Rica, Indonesia, British Columbia, Japan and of
course here in the United States. Renting in many places around the
country is cost-efficient because airfare is so much less than traveling
abroad, plus you can bypass the passport process. The affluence of these
quality accommodations allows the vacationer to pick where they want to
go first, and then plan the rest. This is true. The timeshare resale
market has so many properties at such discounted prices that you can
literally afford to go anywhere you want and bring the wedding entourage
with you. Timeshare rentals, especially, require a lower cost than
actually purchasing property. A rental allows you to “try it before you
buy it.” In other words, a rental gives you a chance to try the
timeshare experience and if it is only a one-time thing then you are not
locked into any commitment. The advantage to owning property is that you
can purchase a specific week for your wedding and come back year after
year to celebrate your anniversary. Furthermore, most of the resorts
have function halls and catering services to fully accommodate the
ceremony or celebration. So if this is so easy and inexpensive, why
isn’t anyone doing it? Well, truth be told, they are. So much so that
there are even resorts and destinations that are specifically marketed
towards holding weddings and honeymoons. Also, this is still a
relatively new concept and many people just don’t know about timeshares
yet. So pick a spot, any place you want, and get married under a palm
tree, or next to a crystal clear lake, or on top of a lush mountain.
Article Copyright © Jesse McMahon, All Rights Reserved 2007
