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While we at Transfer Smart never recommend timeshares, but Argentina is such a beautiful place it may be one where a traveler could get swept up in the moment and purchase one. Yikes! After doing careful research, I’ve found what I think are the best beach, restaurant, nightclub and nature sighting. Because we all like specifics, right?

For beach choice go to the Mar Del Plata. It’s called “Argentina’s Miami.” A massive, vibrant, sexy crowd, world-class shopping and even some nature (seal sightings!) make this a can’t-miss.

Argentina’s most famous food product is its steak, or bife. They cook it with coarse salt and fire. That’s all. Pair a parilla completa with a red Gestos wine and you’ll be in heaven. Visit the world-renowned El Viejo Almacenz in Rio for five star dining and authentic live musica.

The tango is the first drink that comes to mind when you think of Argentina, Not the samba. That would be that rival country to the north that speaks Portuguese. Its passion hasn’t escaped the youth culture, and can be found in the biggest nightclubs of Buenos Aires. According to the Buenos Airés Nightlife Guide, the best nightclub is the Fiesta Bubamara. Locals, students and foreigners enjoy electronic music influenced by European DJ’s. The crowd is friendly and it stays open till 6AM on the weekends.

The nature sighting is a pretty easy one. The Foz do Iguacu, or Iguazu Falls, is one of the world’s longest and most spectacular waterfalls. On the Argentinian side, you can touch the water; on the Brazilian side you get the better view. If you’re in the far south of the country, check out the glaciers. People forget that the southernmost part of Argentina is less than 100 miles from Antartica!

The world’s largest Legoland, LEGOLAND Florida, is offering new deals and promotions to entice people to visit them this summer. At 150 acres, it is the world’s largest Legoland, and since it opened in October of last year it’s also the newest. As 2012 will be their first full summer, they want to make a big splash for their inaugural busy season.

Much like a G-rated movie, the park is marketed to kids and their families. On May 26th they will open their Water Park, and new rollercoasters will also open over the summer. There are 50 rides already, with different ones aimed at adults, big kids and small children. The Duplo brand is obviously aimed at the smallest children.

Adults will like the “Island in the Sky” ride, where a rotating platform rises 150 feet into the air and gives you a view of central Florida from 15 stories up. They should also enjoy much of Florida’s first theme park, Cypress Gardens, as many acres of it were preserved. The teenage crowd may enjoy videogames at home however, as very few rides are aimed towards them. Of course the big draw for all is all the inspired ideas one can do with Legos. The Studio City store has a life-sized Lego Darth Vader in front of it, and there are Lego recreations of Tampa and New York’s skylines. There aren’t any plans for a Legoland Resort or Timeshare business yet but we’ll keep you updated.

One-Day adult passes are $75 and kids/seniors are $65, but buying online will take $7 off those prices. Further discounts can be found by buying in groups of 15 or annually.

Legoland Florida‎
1 Legoland Way,
Winter Haven, Florida 33884

OwnAmerica, a collection of real estate experts, has launched an ongoing online survey asking people about their experiences investing, which investments are the smartest, and which ones yield the highest returns.

81.6% of respondents who have invested in real estate said they made money, and the same amount expect real estate values will “definitely” appreciate over the next 10 years.

The survey represents a trend that investors are fed up with Wall Street stocks and now believe in something much more tangible. Their past experience and future outlook backs up their claims. One thing proposed as an investment but is actually a huge waste of money are timeshares. Here at Transfer Smart, we believe people should spend their money the way they want to, and not continue to waste money on poor investments like timeshares.

“The unique nature of this market today has created a perfect scenario for investors — dropping prices and rising rents,” says Gregory Rand, OwnAmerica CEO. “As a result, there are hundreds of cities and towns across the U.S. that have become positive cash flow markets, meaning the rents exceed the costs to own. Investors can buy, earn double digit returns just on the rent and gain the appreciation when it comes.”

As of this writing the survey was still open and can be found here.

Interval International, a renowned timeshare company, recently held its Info-Exchange Seminar in Edec Roc Renaissance in Miami Beach, Florida.

The educational event was for operations teams and member resorts. It provided participants the opportunity to learn more about timeshare service and inventory management.

Attendees came from various locations, including the United States,…

[PR.com press release] — Timeshare and fractional companies planning to enter the Perspective Magazine Awards Program, sponsored by Holiday Systems International, only have until the end of this week to submit their entries and become part of the most comprehensive, global awards program of its kind in the industry. Winners…

[Marketwire press release] — Sell My Timeshare NOW and Timeshare Broker Services, along with Cocheco PrintWorks, are working to make the holidays a little brighter for those in need by hosting a 2011 Holiday Food Drive to help support the New Hampshire Food Bank.

Jason Tremblay, founder and CEO, Vacation Hotdeal…

[PRUrgent press release] — Timeshare and fractional multi-media information provider Perspective Magazine ( http://perspectivemagazine.com ) announces that Blue Strawberry Resorts will be a Platinum Sponsor of the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012, in Cancun, Mexico.

“Blue Strawberry is very proud to be a sponsor and a destination host for…

In Boston, a company called Property Consultant Services is conning people in timeshare reselling.

The company contacts unsuspecting timeshare owners, offering to resell their timeshare for double its original price. But first, the owner needs to pay an advance fee of a thousand dollars.

The company then promises the owner that…

[PRLeap.com press release] — In today’s world, unscrupulous business conduct can be found in government and business. Unfortunately, the timeshare industry is not immune.

On a daily basis, tens of thousands of timeshare owners are telemarketed by organizations who do not have their best interest at heart. They use slick, calculated…

In Camp Verde, regulators are taking control of timeshare scammers.

A couple of months ago, local authorities began investigating Sedona Pines Resort for its suspicious business practices. Sedona Pines Resort has advertisements that claim it is a tourist information center; however, it is really a timeshare sales office for a resort.

Upon…