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    Free Vacation Villas at Fantasy World 2, Orlando, Annual Float 234 w/lockout, Fees Just Paid

    Vacation Villas at Fantasy World 2, Orlando, Annual Float 234 w/lockout, Fees Just Paid This is a Festiva owned property and is only a few miles from Disney. The fees were just paid and there is a exchange you can do right now if you want. the annual fees are $800 but I can provide the...
  2. RNCollins

    Canadian Snowbirds Find Refuge in Their Mythical Miami

    Canadian Snowbirds Find Refuge in Their Mythical Miami By Dan Bilefsky / The New York Times / March 20, 2021 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/20/world/canada/canadian-snowbirds-la-florida.html
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    Looking for week of April 2/3/4 with ocean (FL) or golf course (Palm Springs area) view

    If you have something in FL April 2/3/4 with balcony and ocean view, or in Palm Spring area with golf course view look forward to hearing what you have. Minimum 1 bedroom, ideally 2 bedroom. Thanks!
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    Orlando Vacation Village Bargain deal

    2 bedroom lockout, two bathrooms, 8 sleeps, great location for Disney Magic World Kingdom, Universal Studios, Seaworld and others. Great for families, pool, hottub, arcade area, fitness center, business center and other. Everything has being paid, payments up-to-date, only maintenance fee.
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    East Coast Florida - North of Palm Beach Apil 10, 11

    ISO a 1-2 bedroom with full kitchen for the week starting April 10 or 11 East Coast Florida - North of Palm Beach. Anywhere but not Daytona.
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    Giveaway - WTC - 1 mile from Disney World!

    Hi TUGgers, Anyone interested in my Westgate Town Center Resort timeshare at Kissimmee/Orlando, FL? We've had many wonderful memories here, but I'm giving it away because my dad is sick, and we won't be traveling for a while. Here's more info: Westgate Town Center Resort 2 bedroom - 2 bath...
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    Free - Ocean Landings Resort, Cocoa Beach, Florida

    Free, buyer to cover 2021 usage fees and transfer costs. Owner has not used the vacation rental in many years and is ready to pass it along. Week 41, Bldg A, Unit 134 Ocean Landings Resort, Cocoa Beach, FL https://www.oceanlandings.com/
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    FREE - Westgate Blue Tree, Orlando, FL - Odd Year All Season Floating Week

    2 Bedroom Deluxe Unit 2021 Maintenance and Taxes Paid: $853 We will pay title and transfer fees.
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    Daytona, Tropic Shores Resort, Dec 5-12, 2br-2Ba

    $599 Check in December 5 for 7 nights Oceanfront, 2br, 2ba, 2 balconies., sleeps up to six with the sleeper sofa No smoking on the property No Pets This will include the amenities package with includes bicycles, boogie boards, beach chairs and umbrellas. Message me for more details...
  10. RNCollins

    Universal Orlando reveals its holiday plans

    Universal Orlando reveals its holiday plans https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Universal-Orlando-reveals-its-holiday-plans Diagon Alley will be decked out for the holidays later this month in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Photo: Travel Weekly
  11. RNCollins

    SeaWorld Orlando launches free Teacher Card for unlimited entry

    SeaWorld Orlando launches free Teacher Card for unlimited entry By BRITTANI TUTTLE / Attractions Magazine / www.attractionsmagazine.com / September 4, 2020 https://attractionsmagazine.com/seaworld-orlando-launches-free-teacher-card-unlimited-entry/ “SeaWorld Orlando has launched a...
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    United adds Florida routes

    United adds Florida routes By Robert Silk / Aviation / Travel Weekly / www.travelweekly.com / Aug 12, 2020 https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/United-adds-Florida-routes “United Airlines will offer 17 new routes to Florida from the Midwest and Northeast this winter. None...
  13. RNCollins

    FREE Seaside Beach Club Pompano Beach, Florida - Free 2021 Use

    Seaside Beach Club 501 Briny Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 Phone: (954) 941-7650 http://seasidebeachclub.com/index.html I have acquired too many timeshares so I am letting this go and giving this away. Annual Week 15 - usually falls around or on Easter Week each year Unit 15 - ground...
  14. simpsontruckdriver

    Florida shuts down bars due to Covid19

    Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases.
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    Reopen Fla. Task Force seeks public comments

    Reopen Fla. Task Force seeks public comments https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Reopen-Fla-Task-Force-seeks-public-comments By Tom Stieghorst / USA / Travel Weekly / www.travelweekly.com / Apr 28, 2020 “The Reopen Florida Task Force appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis has created an...
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    2BR OR 3BR (Preferred). Anywhere in Florida. March 14-21 or March 15-22

    We are in need of a last minute 2BR OR 3BR (Preferred) rental. Anywhere in Florida. March 14-21 or March 15-22
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    $0 and low maintenance fees - Cheap way to enjoy timesharing and Disney at Silver Lake Resort

    Kids are out of the nest and it's time to move on. Silver Lake Resort is right next to Disneyworld in Florida. We bought a one day points timeshare and it is really the cheapest way to enjoy timesharing. Use the day at Disneyworld or travel like we did, when we wanted last minute. Having a...
  18. Aussiedog

    RENTED!!! Hammocks at Marathon, Marathon Key, Jan 10-17 $800!!

    Thank you TUG 7 nights in Marathon Key, Florida!! (we had to cancel our vacation at the last minute) 1 bedroom, sleeps 4, no pets. This is the best unit in the resort, top (3rd) floor, facing ocean. Our deeded unit so this is what you get. $800. Contact me with a pm on the Board or text 919-349-3270
  19. RNCollins

    Lakeland worth a stop when traversing the I-4 Corridor

    Lakeland worth a stop when traversing the I-4 Corridor https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Insights/Lakeland-worth-a-stop-when-traversing-the-I-4-Corridor By Holly V. Kapherr / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Dec 11, 2019 “The drive between Tampa/St. Pete and Orlando can be a...
  20. GladlyGoingGordon

    Free 2BR Open Week Even Year at Westgate Lakes

    Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa 9500 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 4.1/5, 10,303 Google reviews 2 bedroom - 2 bath (dedicated 2 bdm.) Mortgage - Paid In Full Unit # - Not Fixed Week - Open Week, Every Even Year Maintenance Fee: $1130, even years only. Due 2020/2022/2024 etc. Usage: Any...
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    Cancellation proceed time?

    Hello everyone, My husband and I went for an honeymoon last week and was convinced to purchase a Hilton grand vacation ownership in Florida on 12/11. I regretted almost immediately at same day afternoon when we were at Disney.... So we read a lot of threads on TUG forum and took action to send...
  22. RNCollins

    Look out below! Good times are about to drop at several Fla. destinations on New Year's Eve

    Look out below! Good times are about to drop at several Fla. destinations on New Year's Eve https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Good-times-are-about-to-drop-at-several-Florida-destinations-on-New-Years-Eve By Holly V. Kapherr / USA / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Nov 27, 2019...
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    FREE Vacation Village at Parkway Timeshare in Kissimmee, FL

    I have an RCI Vacation Village at Parkway deeded timeshare that I can't use. My loss is your gain! Week #5, Unit #12704, every other even year use. 74,000 RCI points every other year, with additional 74,000 points that expire April 30, 2020. RCI membership paid until April 30, 2021...
  24. simpsontruckdriver

    Jackie "Queen Of Versailles" Siegel has regrets

    The Siegels (owners of Westgate timeshares) have been building their mansion for the last 11 years. She regrets it, now that they want to focus on drug addiction - and bilking timeshare visitors.
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    Free Vacation Village at Weston Deed

    Week 23, Even Years, maintenance will be paid for 2020-2021. Beautiful location and beautiful resort! (https://www.tug2.com/timeshare-resort/default.aspx?Vacation-Village-at-Weston-Weston-FL&ID=12818) 2 bedrooms (sleeps 8 in 1 King, 1 Queen, and 2 sleeper sofas), 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen.
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    Pet Friendly - 2 Bed/2 Bath Destin!

    DESTIN, FL - Dates after October 16th available! Pet Friendly!! 2 Bed/2 Bath sleeps 6 one level cottage nestled into the HUGE Seascape Resort. Amenities include: beach, pools (heated), tennis 18 hole golf course, restaurants and more!
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    Indian Rocks Beach, FL 1 Bdrm Oct 4-11 Waterpark Resort $600 week

    Prestige Collection at Harbourside 33 Indian Rocks Beach, Florida 1 Bedroom Check in: Friday, October 4 Check out: Friday, October 11 Includes 2 tickets per day to adjoining waterpark with swimming pools, jacuzzi, lazy river etc http://IndianRocksCondos.com
  28. RNCollins

    Sept 28: Nat’l Public Lands Day- Free Entrance Day in the National Parks

    Free Entrance Days in the National Park www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.ht “Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2019, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates...
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    In Need of a Florida Rental October 5-12. Looking for last minute deal

    We are looking for a last minute deal on a condo October 5-12 waterfront in Florida. Thanks
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    Added as co owner without permission. Other co owner has passed away.

    My mom tried to plan ahead and put one kid as co owner of each of her timeshare weeks. One of her weeks has all three children as co owners. They are all at the same resort. I want to sell my week, but I am interested in buying out my brothers for the week we share, mainly just for the fee for...
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