SMTN’s 5 Best Vacation Destinations for 2024 With the New Year just around the corner, travel enthusiasts are already planning out their vacations for 2024. With so many popular vacation destinations to visit around the world, it can be overwhelming to decide where your next trip should be. Fortunately, the team at SMTN is here to help! We’ve compiled a list of our best vacation destinations for 2024 that offer a diverse range of experiences for all types of vacationers: 1. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Located on the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is a world-renowned de ..read more

Hilton Grand Vacations Opens New Penthouse Suites at Elara, a Hilton Club Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) has just announced the addition of 90 new luxury suites at Las Vegas resort, Elara, a Hilton Club. This extensive expansion has added four top floors of new penthouses. This property is also already home to on of the brand’s most popular resorts,Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club. Elara was already one of the largest timeshare resorts in the world and it now boasts nearly 1,300 units for members and guests to enjoy. The Hilton Club brand is Hilton Grand Vacations’ top-rated luxury tier know ..read more

Hilton Grand Vacations to Acquire Bluegreen Vacations Big news in the vacation ownership world, Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation has just announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hilton Grand Vacations. Bluegreen Vacations has been acquired for $75 per share with an all-cash transaction. This represents a full value of $1.5 billion, including net debt. The Bluegreen Vacations’ stockholders will receive $75 in cash for each share of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock that they hold at the time of closing of the merger. The Histo ..read more

Answering Your Most Common Timeshare Resale Questions There are certain timeshare questions we get time and time again that we’d love to answer for you! With two decades of experience in the timeshare resale industry, we have the knowledge and know-how to guide you through the process. Here are some of the questions we are asked the most about buying a timeshare resale or timeshare ownership in general. The Timeshare Answers You Are Looking For But first, what is a timeshare resale? If you are unfamiliar, a timeshare resale is a timeshare that is purchased through the secondary market rather t ..read more

The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Are Officially Open Disneyland California has officially opened its doors to the first guests at its newest tower, the Villas at Disneyland Hotel. As an extension of the existing Disneyland Hotel, this 12-story building allows more Disney Vacation Club members and guests to stay at the iconic Anaheim property and enjoy everything that the parks and hotel have to offer. This is the first DVC Disneyland property to open in California in over 10 years and brings the DVC property total to 16 around the world. More on the Disneyland DVC Tower Accommodations The tower ..read more

Book These Maui Timeshare Rentals for Your Next Maui Vacation Maui is a gorgeous island with breathtaking beaches, lush rain forests, a relaxed culture, and friendly locals. This past August, the island suffered devastating wildfires in Lahaina. These fires not only caused immense damage, but they halted the tourism industry even in areas that the fires had not touched. As the island begins to rebuild and recover, Hawaiian government officials are urging tourists to come visit Maui and help support local workers and residents. To help rebuild Maui’s vibrant island paradise, we’re highlighting ..read more

Best Pet-Friendly Vacations to Take This Fall Fall is a great season to get out and enjoy the great outdoors with the crisp weather and vibrant scenery. And what better way to celebrate this time of year than a vacation with your family–the whole family! No need to leave your furry family member(s) behind when you visit these pet-friendly vacation destinations. Here are some of the best pet-friendly getaways you can take this year with plenty of fun activities you can all partake in. Sedona, Arizona Sedona is best known for its red rock formations and scenic beauty. The terrain is perfect to e ..read more

5 Last Minute Vacation Rentals in Las Vegas Las Vegas has long been a go-to vacation destination in the US with endless unique attractions and activities. Between the extensive nightlife, casinos, live entertainment, residencies, museums, restaurants, amusement park rides, shopping, and more, it will take far longer than a single vacation to explore everything that Sin City offers visitors. The fall is one of the best times of year to travel to Las Vegas. October often sees temperatures in the low 80s and high 70s, gradually declining to the low 70s in November. It’s a great season to enjoy th ..read more

All You Need to Know About a Plan with TAN Timeshare Looking for a way to stay in luxury accommodations while you travel to top destinations, all for an affordable price? Look no further than Plan with TAN! Plan with TAN (Travel Advantage Network) is a vacation club that allows you to travel the world through their simple and flexible exchange as well as great deals on last minute accommodations. About Travel Advantage Network The “TAN” in Plan with TAN stands for Travel Advantage Network. This travel brand allows members to travel flexibly and book customized vacations within their extensive ..read more

Best Places to Visit This Fall With Your Timeshare Fall is here and it’s a great time to travel. There are so many great US vacation destinations to visit during this wonderful season. A recent survey from Tripadvisor showed that 74% of Americans plan to travel this fall, an over increase 61% from last year. Additionally, most of the travel (65%) will be domestic. This survey also showed the top fall vacation destinations for 2023 are Las Vegas, New York City, and Orlando. As some of the best places to visit in the fall, here are some great seasonal activities you can partake in while travelin ..read more