Forget the Roses…Give Your Sweetheart the Gift
of Time Valentine’s Day is Perfect Day to
Pledge Spending Time Together
Washington, DC – February 12, 2010 –
As another gift-giving holiday approaches and with affordability on
everyone’s mind, the American Resort Development Association
(ARDA) reminds people that there’s no gift like the gift of
spending time with your loved ones and away from the strains of daily
life. ARDA points to a growing body of research that show there are
undisputed, long-term benefits associated with taking vacations that
contribute to stronger relationships and better health.
“Let
Valentine’s Day be the reason to give a pledge to your family and
yourself to take at least a one week vacation this year,” said
Howard Nusbaum, ARDA president and
CEO. “Medical research shows that
spending quality time with loved ones – not the occasional day
here or there – has proven beneficial in strengthening
relationships and rejuvenating your overall well
being.”
According to ARDA, such
medical data supports the view that vacations should be seen as a
necessity rather than a luxury. The
timeshare industry has long since promoted the need to take time to
vacation at least once a year. In
fact, it’s one of the reasons why timeshare
owners continue to travel despite tough economic times.
According to the exchange companies RCI and Interval
International, among the top most traveled U.S. destinations for
timeshare were Florida, Nevada and South Carolina.
“People are looking
for options to get the most value out of their vacations,” said
Nusbaum. “Timeshare accommodations
allow for families to enjoy each other’s company eating around a
dining room table instead of spending money at restaurants every night
or sharing a pizza on a hotel bed.” And timeshare ensures this
process will happen at least once a year, every year, which means a
healthier, more relaxed life.
About
ARDA The American Resort Development Association is the Washington
D.C.-based professional association representing the vacation ownership
and resort development industries. Established in 1969, ARDA today has over 1,000 members ranging
from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international
corporations with expertise in shared ownership interests in leisure
real estate. The membership also includes
timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, and
owners through the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition
(ARDA-ROC).
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