A Timeshare May Be Just What The Doctor Ordered
By Golfer on vacation

When it comes to what ails you, Mel Borins, M.D., a leading authority on Complimentary and Alternative Medicine is likely to recommend…a timeshare vacation.  The author of “Go Away: Just for the Heath of It,” Dr. Borins is an authority on the medical benefits of vacationing and a foremost proponent of the health advantages of timesharing.

According to recent data, Americans took 10 percent less vacation time in 2003 than they did during the previous year – an average of 8.1 days – which is less than any other industrialized nation in the world.

Results from one study showed that women who vacation at least twice a year have a 50 percent less chance of dying of heart disease compared with those who don’t take vacations.  Likewise, men who take more frequent vacations reduce their risk of dying of heart disease by almost 30 percent.

This alarming trend and compelling research has Americans working towards a health crisis.  Vacations of a week or longer can provide both a mental and physical break that doctors believe reduces stress and restores health.

In his role as staff member of St. Joseph’s Health Center and faculty member of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto,  Dr. Borins encourages people to maximize their available vacation time as part of a healthy lifestyle.

“To ensure I use my vacation time,” said Dr. Borins, “I became a timeshare owner and joined a timeshare exchange program to help create a structure for vacationing in my life that ensures I take at least one seven-day vacation every year.”

The top five reasons timeshare vacations are healthy:

Reason #1.  Gotta Get Away
As our hectic lives wear us down, it is imperative to take time to recharge our batteries and get off the treadmill of our lives, according to Dr. Borins.  Because the commitment has been made up front, timeshare owners are much more likely to take their pre-paid vacations.  And research indicates timeshare owners are more likely to take longer and more frequent vacations.

Reason #2.  No Surprises!
Unmet expectations can ruin a vacation and add to stress, especially when a vacation is filled with unwanted surprises.  The majority of timeshare owners (80 percent) cite the certainty of getting quality accommodations as a prime appeal of vacation ownership.

Reason #3.  Home Away from Home
Vacations rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit, but some people may be concerned that eating in restaurants day after day may lead to weight gain.  Timeshares offer all the conveniences of home while on vacation, including full kitchens that can accommodate special dietary needs and help people stay on their diets. 

Reason #4.  Comfortably Close
More than 80% of timeshare resorts offer two or three-bedroom units, which can enhance family togetherness with extra living space, while separate bedrooms accommodate individual schedules, preferences, and privacy.

Reason #5.  The Healthy Social Butterfly
According to a study by Flinders University in Australia, having a network of friends and being social is as beneficial for good health as diet and exercise.   As a timeshare owner and RCI member, you belong to a community of more than three million members, who interact with each other both online and in person, sharing vacation stories and photos, and the common language of timesharing and timeshare exchange.

“Taking a vacation is one of the best ways I know to break the pattern of daily stress,” said Borins.  “Don’t wait until you face a serious illness before you re-evaluate your life – Go away, just for the health of it.”

The above article was published at SelfGrowth.com.  As a timeshare owner myself at Westgate Resorts in Orlando, this struck a chord with me and I can relate to much of what Dr. Borins is saying.   I simply love having the accommodations for my vacations totally taken care of and worry free.  

After launching this web site, I decided to participate in Westgate’s Owner Referral Program.  As an owner, I receive rewards points for those taking advantage of a discounted vacation stay.  Of course, the purpose of this promotion is to introduce you to Westgate Resorts and solicit sales of timeshare periods.   This may or may not be for you, but your only obligation is to listen to their 90-minute presentation.  In exchange, you can stay at one of nine fabulous resorts including Myrtle Beach, Orlando, and Las Vegas.   This is really a win-win situation for all.  Everyone benefits.  The accommodations are fantastic and the price can’t be beat! For more information, click Westgate Resorts. 

Gina