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Posted on March 29, 2022
Easter weekend is fast approaching, only two weeks away from this Sunday. While you may be caught up in buying Easter bunnies and chocolate Easter eggs, have you considered a quick getaway using a timeshare over the weekend?
While the days around Easter Sunday are not considered a national holiday in the U.S. (as compared to 116 countries such as the U.K., Ireland, France and Australia) some states still observe holidays connected to Easter.
In all, 10 states observe Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, as a public holiday. These states are:
If you live in one of these states, congratulations and have fun during your long weekend. If you live in one of the other 40 states, fret not since you can still plan a getaway.
With Easter falling relatively late in the year this year, many families may have already taken their trips over Spring Break, but who said you can’t do both? And if you need a well-earned break, it’s a great time to do it, especially since it is considered a shoulder season on most timeshare calendars.
Points programs and timeshare exchange companies make this simple, since you can use points for short stay trips over long weekends. Many programs such as Wyndham offer timeshare resorts in drive-to destinations or even closer to home, such as Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Mountains or Wyndham Smoky Mountains for those Tar Heels or Tennesseans looking to enjoy their break.
While just about every community has Easter-themed activities over the weekend, there are some towns that hold special relevance for the holiday. Whether because of history or unique gatherings, these places are great options to enjoy a wonderful time away.
Known as the “Holy City” due to its number of churches and iconic steeples in the historic downtown district, Charleston has a great time over Easter. On Saturday, Eggstravaganza at Middleton Place sees children participate in an egg hunt where they can dye their eggs once they find them, plus have fun in the egg toss and egg rolling races. Enjoy the Easter Promenade down Broad and Meeting Streets in downtown or head out to one of the many Sunday brunches for terrific southern fare.
Popular Timeshare Resorts: Bluegreen Resort's Lodge Alley Inn, Festiva Resorts at Church Street Inn, Liberty Place Charleston by Hilton Club
This fabulous gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains features a free ride on the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway on Easter Sunday morning to Ober Gatlinburg for a very special Easter Sunrise service. The Great Smoky Easter Arts and Crafts Show is held all weekend at no cost at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Features unique hand-made items and handcrafted work by demonstrating artisans from the local community as well as from across the country.
Popular Timeshare Resorts: Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa, Bluegreen Resort's Mountain Loft Resort, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort.
For those looking for a little respite in places like Nags Head, Kill Devils Hill, Kitty Hawk or Duck, this is a good time to visit. Average temps in mid-April range from the mid-60’s to 70, which makes it great for some fishing, sightseeing or seeing Corolla’s Wild Horses. Elizabethan Gardens on historic Roanoke Island hosts an Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday featuring a scavenger hunt, live music, coloring contests, local food, craft, and art vendors.
Popular Timeshare Resorts: Outer Banks Beach Club (Kill Devil Hills), Beachwoods (Kitty Hawk), Ocean Pines (Duck).
This fantastic vacation destination offers something on Easter Saturday that can only be done once a year. The Verde Canyon Railroad transforms into the Easter Bunny Express, where the Big Bunny himself makes an appearance for photos and to hand out treats. Check out the jellybean counting contest and Mom and Dad can partake in their famous Bloody Marys before the 1 o’clock departure.
Popular Timeshare Resorts: Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, Sedona Summit, The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort.
These are great vacations spots with family-friendly events that are special to the local communities. You can also enjoy some of the Easter events in larger destinations with timeshare properties like New York City (Fifth Avenue Easter Parade), Washington D.C. (National Zoo Easter Egg Hunt) or the theme parks around Orlando timeshare resorts.
Disney World has plenty on offer, from Magic Kingdom Meet & Greets with the Easter Bunnies (Mr. and Mrs. Bunny, that is) to the Easter Procession on Main Street.
In fact, if you are at Disney World for Easter, this coincides with the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival which is held every Spring. You’ll want to head over to EPCOT for the Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt as part of the Festival, where you pick up a map and look for the special eggs hidden around the park.
Typically, Universal Orlando limits its Easter activities to its hotels adjacent to the park, while SeaWorld will host a special Sunrise Service, with gates opening at 5:00am and service time at 6:30am.
We are highlighting some of the special Easter activities at popular timeshare destinations, but the fact is that anytime is great to slip away for a getaway. It’s Spring, and most everyone is thinking about a trip as the weather warms up, but April can provide some of the best vacation value around.
If you have a destination in mind but are looking for some assistance in finding the right timeshare resorts with the amenities you need, reach out to our licensed agents for help. Even if you are looking for a resort that offers amazing value on the timeshare resale market, our agents have the details to make your choice seem easy.
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