1. Know how far in advance to book

Understand the right time to book is extremely important. The best times to book a domestic flight is about six weeks or three to four months in advance. If you wish to travel overseas book your flight at least 21 to 22 weeks in advance. The same goes for the Caribbean which is 11 to 12 weeks.

2. Consider shoulder season travel to popular destinations

Always vacation during the off-season. For example, if you are planning a trip to Europe try to consider flying late August when the prices drop.

3. Don’t limit your searches to certain times of the week

Advertisements and deals can appear at any time of the week. By only searching on certain days, you limit yourself to the possibility of finding a great deal.

4. Follow your favorite airlines on social networks

Some airlines will post special deals on their Twitter or Facebook page. Those who follow them will be the first to know about the deals.

5. Fly on less popular days and times

Try flying on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday. These days are usually less popular and don’t forget early morning flights or overnight flights are often cheaper.

6. Use online tools

Sites like Fly.com provide calendars which allow consumers to see when flight fares are the lowest. Other sites offer recommendations of whether to purchase your ticket now or later.

With the economy as it is, many are desperate to lighten the load in the financial category. By selling their timeshares they will no longer be responsible for annual fees and dues which will enable the owners to focus on other bills. However, since January this year, complaints against timeshare scams have increased by 200. Owners are desperately trying to sell their timeshares and fallen for the typical timeshare resale scam.

The Better Business Bureau is warning timeshare owners to be wary of companies who charge an upfront fee. In addition, never agree to anything online or over the phone. Make sure you do your research on the company before paying them thousands of dollars to sell your timeshare. Another tip the BBB stated is to always check the company with the Real Estate Commission.

To those who want to get out of their timeshare contract, contact Transfer America.

Many sites are now offering timeshare owners a way to advertise their timeshare to either sell or rent. However, many times consumers are able to find a cheaper deal at the same resort. As a result, many timeshare owners have become desperate and scammers are aware of that fact. This has led to the creation of timeshare resale companies. These companies often claim to have a buyer waiting to purchase the timeshare but the seller will have to pay a processing fee before any information is given. Often times the companies disappear once they receive the money.

To prevent becoming a victim to a timeshare scam, make sure to always check the business with the Better Business Bureau. In addition, never pay any upfront fees. The company should be compensated after they sell your timeshare.

A United Airlines flight was flying from Florida to Houston when it encountered unexpected turbulence. United Flight 1727 carried 151 people when the incident happened. Twelve people suffered from minor injuries because of the turbulence which resulted in a medical crew meeting the plane once it landed.

According to the Houston Fire Department spokeswoman, Erica Duckworth, “All 12 patients will be transported to area hospitals as a precautionary measure. There were no serious injuries.”

KTRK broadcasted some images of passengers being carried away on stretchers, some I neck braces. Though the National Transportation Safety Board said that they are monitoring the situation, they have no stated whether or not they plan to investigate the incident.

To those who wish to travel but cannot due to a timeshare, call Transfer America today.

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Fly-by-night companies are companies that “promise to sell or transfer ownership of timeshare properties in exchange for hundreds to thousands of dollars in up-front fees, but end up not delivering the promised services”.

These hideous practices have been around since the 1990s and are continuing to grow every year. Thousands of timeshare owners are being conned out of millions of dollars each day. According to the FBI in San Diego, a consumer alert has been released about timeshare scams. The reason these companies are able to con these owners is because of how desperate these people are. Since there is no market for timeshare resale, it is extremely hard to get rid of a timeshare once you own it. Maintenance fees increase every single year regardless if the timeshare is used or not.

Warnings have been released in hopes of parting some knowledge to timeshare owners. The government hopes that their messages will help owners be able to realize when a company is a scam. Selling timeshares is a tricky thing and you must be aware of all the different scams in the world.

The Timeshare Resale Bill has just passed the Florida Senate 40-0. This bill is aimed to control and crack down on the number one consumer complaint, Timeshare resale scams. Since the House and Senate both approved the bill, it now moves forward for approval from the governor.

Two years ago, the Palm Beach Post reported that timeshare resale fraud was one of the top consumer complaints in Florida, but few of the principals saw any jail time. An estimated twelve thousand complaints were counted nationwide and no one had a solution. The resale companies would promise gullible timeshare owners that they had someone ready to purchase their timeshare. However, this service came at a price and once the timeshare owner paid the company, they would never hear from them again. These timeshare resale companies would make thousands of dollars and there was no one stopping them.

Finally, the Attorney General, Pam Bondi, created the Timeshare-Resale Fraud Bill that “aims to tighten state rules that proved ineffective in deterring a string of companies form trying the same thing”. One of the new rule state that each company will be required to provide the name and address of the timeshare buyers.

Bondi commented, “This legislation is essential in stopping fraudulent timeshare resale companies from preying on consumers. I applaud the Florida Legislature for passing this bill and protecting Florida’s consumers.”

Transfer America supports this new bill and encourages timeshare owners to educate themselves so that they are not susceptible to timeshare resale fraud.

Timeshare scams have become a huge problem in the world today. Many timeshare owners have already fallen for these timeshare resale fraud companies and have lost thousands of dollars. The Better Business Bureau is currently warning consumers in Northern California about a company based in Las Vegas who are scamming timeshare owners into purchasing their services.

According to the BBB, a woman paid First Capital Financial Services Corp. more than $2,000 in hopes of getting rid of her timeshare. The company told this woman that the $2000 was a processing fee that they used to sell her timeshare for her. They promised her that the fee was going to be refunded as soon as the timeshare sold, but she never received the refund. The company stopped returning her calls and she has not heard from them since. There has been at least three other timeshare owners who are victims of this company’s timeshare scam.

The president of BBB, Gary Almond, commented, “Timeshares can be difficult to regain investment value on. Don’t rely on promises, if they have a buyer, we recommend you engage them in the agreement.”

For those who are seeking a way to get of your timeshare, contact Transfer America today. They have helped thousands of timeshare owners escape from their timeshare and they can help you too.