Edgewater Oak timeshare worked out well for this couple

Fifteen years ago Howard and Gloria Harlan made a brief summer trip from the Chicago area to check out Biloxi. They ended up staying two weeks and enjoyed the Coast so much they rented a timeshare for the winter.

The Harlans liked the timeshare so much they bought it in 1992, first using it as a winter retreat, then retiring there.

Edgewater Oak, 2562 Beach Blvd., was built in 1982. The first buyers were investors who stayed occasionally but rented year-round to tourists. That mission soon changed as older couples like the Harlans bought most of the 18 units on three brick floors fronted by a pool and a great view.

...timeshare is a great way to test the "waters" of a potential relocation...

The Sun Herald | 07/13/2006 | Edgewater Oak in Biloxi

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New Timeshares to be built in Loreto Baja Sur Mexico

Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico – July 2006 – Owen Perry, a partner in the highly successful The Villa Group for the past 20 years, has announced that Felipe Ochoa y Asociados has been selected to create the master plan for a spectacular 1800 acre resort development in Loreto, Baja Sur, Mexico. Loreto is located on the east coast of the Baja California Peninsula facing the Sea of Cortez. With practically no rain and a source of pure water coming from underground springs, Loreto is rapidly becoming one of Mexico’s prime vacation and second home destinations. It is surrounded by the Sierra La Giganta, one of Baja’s highest and most breathtaking mountain ranges.

The Mexico City based architect is renowned for many projects in Mexico including resorts in Puerto Vallarta and Cancun. The firm is known for its master plan of Loreto prepared on behalf of FONATUR, Mexico’s national trust for the promotion of tourism. Along with Loreto, FONATUR has developed Mexico’s top beach resort areas–Cancun, Ixtapa, Los Cabos, and the Bays of Huatulco.

According to Owen Perry, the magnificent development has been approved by local and state governments for a total of 2200 rooms, divided into four properties, with a variety of real estate products covering the spectrum of affordability and lifestyles. Included in the overall make-up are timesharing, fractional ownership, whole ownership, restaurants, recreational opportunities and commercial retail operations. A high-end hotel to be named shortly is also on the books. At least one 18-hole golf course will be integrated into the mixed-used master plan.

...Loreto Baja Sur Mexico, beautiful one day, perfect the next...

Mexico City Architect Selected for New Mixed Use Master Plan

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Ski-resort to be converted to timeshare condos

By ALAN CROWELL

RANGELEY -- The owner of Saddleback received approval Wednesday for the first step in an ambitious plan designed to transform the ski mountain into a four-season resort.

The Land Use Regulation Commission unanimously approved the construction of 18 condominiums and the creation of five house lots, along with associated roads, parking and utilities at the ski resort. Work on that project could begin as early as this summer.

Waiting in the wings, however, is a $150 million proposal that, over 10 years, would create a small village of condominiums, timeshares and homes on the mountain, while greatly expanding ski trails and opportunities for year-round non-motorized recreation including hiking, mountain biking and kayaking.

Amenities associated with the timeshare condominiums include an indoor pool, exercise facility and tennis courts. A tubing park and ice skating facility are also part of the plan.

...timeshare allows one flexibility in getting around...

Saddleback resort plan gets a boost
Land panel approves first stage

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