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Timeshare Vs. Peer-To-Peer Rentals: What’s the Verdict?

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A recent popular trend has become share or peer-to-peer vacations – like Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway – where vacationers rent rooms or houses directly from homeowners. For most families a vacation is a once-a-year event, where everything needs to go right to fully enjoy the relaxation a vacation provides. Yet, people are still going on vacations that don’t fully meet their needs, even through these peer-to-peer services.

While this type of vacation can work for some people, a recent survey of over 1,000 vacationers conducted for the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) by research group Leger revealed many drawbacks. Respondents said they least liked the fact that there was no housekeeping (47%), no concierge/front desk (23%), and that it was not a part of a resort (17%).

Now while this survey showed the things vacationers who use peer-to-peer services did not like, it also showed some of the things that they found very beneficial to their vacation enjoyment. Two of the main things respondents cited were the fact that their rented unit had a kitchen and that there were multiple rooms.

So, what offers these in-demand amenities without the downside of the drawbacks found in peer-to-peer rentals? Timeshare resorts like Tahiti Village!

According to a recent article in Hotel Management Magazine, “A quick glance at the media hype surrounding Airbnb, HomeAway and other sharing economy hotel alternatives would lead many to believe that these companies are the founders of a new concept that is revolutionizing the industry. But, in fact, another facet of the hotel industry¬—timeshare—considers itself the ‘original’ sharing economy, and has the facts to make a compelling case.”

Timeshare accommodations offer a large living space that includes a kitchen for when you want to cook your own meals as well as multiple rooms that give you both space to be together as a family or privacy to be alone. And, most timeshares also offer housekeeping, a concierge/front desk and a resort style property. Ultimately, timeshares offer the size and space that peer-to-peer services offer while also providing the key amenities that have almost become expected during a vacation. The last thing you should be thinking on vacation is vacuuming!

Article courtesy of our friends at Vacation Better.

 

2016 Summer Sunday Luau season concluding this Labor Day weekend. The good news? We’re offering an extra Saturday performance!

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There is good news and sad news regarding our 2016 summer luau season. The sad news? This Sunday’s is the last show of the year. Not for another nine months will you delight in the hypnotic hips of our hula girls, marvel at the courage of our brave fire twirler, and enjoy our authentic Polynesian buffet.

The good news? To accommodate our sold-out Labor Day weekend crowd, we’re adding an extra performance on Saturday. Both shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Island Courtyard and will offer wonderful entertainment from Hot Lava and delicious island fare straight from our 17° South kitchen.

Please see our concierge for tickets or call 702-440-6915.

This year’s luau has been a massive success, and we look forward to another great season starting next May. It’ll be here before you know it!

You never know what you’ll find at the Wiki Wiki, but it’s bound to be something you can’t live without. Like a hula girl shot glass.

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One of the keys to running a successful resort gift shop is the ability to meet a variety of practical needs while getting you to buy a snow globe. Striking the proper balance between necessities and souvenirs requires insight into what is required and what is desired, a professorial understanding of vacation buying psychology, and a keen eye for inventory presentation.

Las Vegas gift shops satisfy those criteria better than any in the world. In a one-of-a-kind city that attracts millions of visitors, they get a lot of practice. But it’s more than that. They have an uncanny capacity to draw in customers without even trying, acting as a Field of Dreams strewn with dice clocks.

Here at Tahiti Village, the Wiki Wiki transcends the narrow definition of gift shop through its dual function as a minimart and snack bar. We say that with the understanding that, for some of you, a Cup O’ Noodles or a frozen burrito may constitute a gift. Therefore, in the interest of clarity, we hereby consign inventory items to their traditional categories: food, groceries and remedies under Essentials; apparel, costume jewelry and flasks under Novelties.

The ratio of one to the other within Wiki Wiki’s inviting retail space appears roughly 50-50 to the naked eye – a virtual even split between stuff you need and stuff that wages war with your resistance and magically opens your wallet.

You know what we’re talking about:  the myriad alluring items waiting on shelves and hanging on racks for you to discover, some of them loud and verbose (BUY ME! BUY ME!), others quiet and unassuming (buy me! buy me!).

So go ahead and splurge. Grab that coconut coin bank hand-carved as a jungle savage. Take home a Tiki tumbler or two. And what would a trip to Tahiti Village be without a hula girl shot glass? These and so much more can be yours at the Wiki Wiki. And don’t forget about our new online store, where you can purchase a selection of Tahiti Village apparel items that are also available at the Wiki.

As the onsite store for a timeshare resort, the Wiki Wiki’s primary function is to provide you with a facsimile, albeit in miniature, of your home supermarket (minus a meat counter and produce aisle). Any practical human need, want or desire that can possibly arise, be it pharmacological, biological or technological, the Wiki Wiki has thoughtfully provided for.

And that’s a very comforting thought, particularly when you’ve just split the inseam on your favorite pair of pants before a night out in Vegas and could sure use a travel sewing kit.

 

Las Vegas With Kids – What to Pack

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Packing for Vegas used to be so simple when you were single. Usually a change of clothes would do, and maybe not even that if you weren’t planning to ever leave the craps table.

But those days are over. You’re respectable now, which means you’ve probably procreated. And yet you still make time for Vegas. If this summer marks your first trip with the kids to Sin City, and therefore to Tahiti Village, you may be wondering what you should pack.

Trust us, you’ll need more than you think.

Suitcases

How many to bring? This question has bedeviled travelers making their first trip to Las Vegas with children since the early `90s, when Sin City officially became a family destination. Don’t sweat it: We’ve devised a foolproof formula to help you determine how many bags to pack.

First, subtract the number of children you’re bringing from the number of days you’re staying. Do the reverse if the number of children exceeds the number of days.

Next, divide the difference by the number of spots on a roulette wheel, multiply the result by the number of seats at a blackjack table, then add by the number of times you’ve left Vegas in the red instead of the black.

Now take that number and subtract it by Las Vegas’ daily average July temperature and you’ll have the answer.

Or to put it simply – one suitcase per child.

Clothing

Yes, bring it. Las Vegas, believe it or not, has the same mandatory clothing expectations as your own hometown. Use the length-of-stay metric as a barometer for determining how much to pack, but be sure to include two extra shirts per child (in the event of profuse sweating), sleepwear, an extra pair of shoes per child if you’re planning on walking a lot – not recommended in 100-plus degree temperatures during the day – and of course bathing suits for our beautiful tropical beach pool and lazy river!

Toiletries

Whatever products contribute to your kids’ personal hygiene at home will also suffice in Las Vegas. See? We’re not that different after all..

Gadgets

We stressed in a previous article the importance of keeping kids occupied on vacation and suggested that nothing does that better than gadgets. See our recommendations here.

Sunscreen

Think of this as extra clothing. Unlike regular clothing, you’ll want to wear more in summer.

Travel Toys

Click here for a handy guide to age-appropriate transportable toys. You’ll need `em.

Things For Baby

If you’re planning on making your children lifelong Vegas visitors, you have to start them young. We recommend no later than two weeks postpartum just to get their little lungs acclimated to smoky casinos. Here’s what you should bring with you:

  • Five diapers per day per child
  • One full package of wipes
  • A sling
  • Sippies and microwave sterilizing bags
  • Formula
  • Baby food
  • Transportable toddler snacks
  • Disposable diaper sacks

Now that you know what to pack, just remember to bring your kids.

Summer Sunday Luau returns for another big season

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Our first official Sunday Summer Luau on May 29 drew a sellout crowd for an evening of great food and wonderful entertainment. With 320 tickets sold over the busy Memorial Day weekend, it was one of the most successful opening nights in the event’s history.

The following week’s, on June 5, attracted another large crowd to the Island Courtyard, where attendees enjoyed a delicious Polynesian buffet and authentic island music and dance from Hot Lava. Our popular summer luau is 7 p.m. every Sunday through Labor Day. Don’t miss it!

For pricing and tickets please call (702) 440-6915.

Manihi Isle is the newest great place to gather at Tahiti Village

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We are pleased to report the land between the main pool and lazy river, once a fenced off stretch of forbidding dirt and rock, is now a tranquil gathering place with green grass, fresh flowers and lounge chairs.

We call it Manihi Isle.

The 4,000-square foot space will serve as an attractive venue for a variety of activities and offer a more direct route between our popular aquatic attractions. Visitors going back and forth between the pool and lazy river can access Manihi Isle – pronounced Muh-knee-hee – through new interior gates and reduce their travel time.

To celebrate the grand opening, we’ve scheduled a three-pack of fun for this weekend beginning Friday, May 27, with a happy hour featuring food, music, games and a cash bar from 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, May 28, is movie night. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. and include face painting and games like bocce ball, waterfall fishing and cornhole. The movie will begin at dusk. Popcorn, a variety of other fun food, and a specialty cocktail from our cash bar will be available.

We’ll conclude the Manihi Isle grand opening weekend with a luau brunch from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday, May 29. You’ll listen to authentic Tahitian music as you enjoy a continental-style breakfast with juice.

Be sure to stop in for a look on your visit to Tahiti Village. We think you’ll be impressed.

Vacation ownership at Tahiti Village now an even greater value

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An increase in lodging rates in 2015 – up more than 18 percent over the previous year owing to a rise in travel frequency – now more than ever underscores the value of vacation ownership.

Consistency of cost is a timeshare hallmark, and while hotel room pricing rose to an average of $102.64 per night in 2015 from $86.55 in 2014, your vacation club remained unaffected by market trends and subsequent supply and demand economics.

Ownership means you are never subject to the unpredictable pricing practices of opportunistic Las Vegas hotels, whose rates rise exorbitantly with each UFC event, mega boxing match or New Year’s Eve weekend.

Conversely, the cost of timeshare ownership remains steady and affordable, with property upkeep through the responsible application of maintenance fees the primary objective – not the wringing of every last dime out of the consumer.

As you’ve discovered, timeshare ownership at Tahiti Village is a great bet, and as we celebrate our 10 anniversary this year, we are humbled and honored to count you among our thousands of vacation club members. We take seriously our responsibility to provide you with a beautifully maintained property and look forward to helping you make wonderful vacation memories year after year.

Help us Celebrate 10 Wonderful Years at Our Special Anniversary Luau!

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It is only fitting that we celebrate the momentous occasion of our 10th anniversary with the event that made us famous – our popular summer luau! Tropical fun, food and entertainment are on the menu for April 29, when we mark our official anniversary date with an evening of gorgeous island dancers, muscled warriors and authentic music all courtesy of Hot Lava.

We’ll kick things off at 7 p.m. in the Island Courtyard with a special Polynesian buffet, and you’ll enjoy delicious island drinks throughout the night. Please see the concierge for tickets and special owner pricing, or call (702) 440-6915.  

Don’t miss the opportunity to help us celebrate our special birthday – 10 years comes around only so often.

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Own the Night on Owners’ Night!

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Join your fellow owners for great food and drink specials and wonderful entertainment from 6-8 p.m. April 27 and every Wednesday all summer long at 17˚ South Booze & Bites, Tahiti Village’s tropical bar and bistro.

You’ll enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 6-7 p.m. (and $5 appetizers thereafter), $3 domestic drafts and ½ off select bottles of wine (see bartender for details). Just present your owner’s card for a great night of fun, food and frolic.

You own the place. Why not own the night?

Tahiti Village visitors are welcome!

*See bartender for complete list available selections.

Get Eventful at Tahiti Village

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With winter receding in the rearview mirror and triple-digit temperatures still a month or two away, now is the perfect time to hold your event here in the tropical desert paradise of Tahiti Village. Whether it’s a wedding, vow renewal, reunion, birthday, anniversary, banquet, meeting or merriment of your own making, our professional event planners can help you have a wonderful experience.Our multiple unique spaces are just the right setting for small- to medium-size events, and our features and amenities offer your guests the perfect getaway destination for the celebration of a lifetime. And with Las Vegas temperatures presently hovering near a perfect 80 degrees, you’re certain to enjoy your visit in comfort.

For more information, please call us (702) 639-8330 or fill out a form at the link below. We look forward to hearing from you!

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