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Creating Memories at the Tamarack Beach Resort & Hotel Contest

We want to hear about Memories that where created at the Tamarack Beach Resort & Hotel along with a Photo…..

Contestants need to post their Stories on the Tamarack Beach Resort & Hotel Sites:

Google+ – Tamarack Beach Resort

Facebook – Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Twitter – tamarackbeach

Pinterest – Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel (Creating Memories Board)

We would love to have you write your stories here on our Blog

How to Enter:

Email Us – Subject Line ** Creating Memories Contest**

Tell us your Name, Address, Email Address and Where you Posted

Message us – Facebook

DM – Twitter

Participants are Randomly Drawn – Winner will be Notified by E-Mail on Sept 7, 2012

Participants need to be at least 18 years of age.  All entrants must submit information by no later than the end of business on August 31, 2012

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With Summer Heat fast approaching we thought of some great activities that help make a perfect family vacation.

Lego Land has the Water Park with the Center Piece being a 45-foot-tall Tower immersing Kids the world of Creative Legos.  Other Water Park attractions are Build – A – Raft River, Pirate Reef this one is recently added and so much more.

TIP:  Buy your Tickets in Advance to save money Lego Land Water Park

Did you know that Carlsbad Lagoon offers rentals of Wave Runners, Kayaks, Boats?

They also have a great Private Area for you to enjoy, great place for the inexperienced rider

Hedionda Lagoon just east of I-5 has its own Sandy Beach and Boat Landing Ramp

great place to get away from the Crowds and enjoy a Day.

TIP:  You can bring your own Water Equipment to Hedionda Lagoon

Hedionda Lagoon

In the Village a Carlsbad you will also find such shops the Raw Skin Surf Shack that you can Rent Bicycles, Beach Umbrellas, Beach Chairs and much more.  The Raw Skin Surf Shack is approximately 4 Blocks form the Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel.

There is so much to enjoy in Carlsbad and all of it is right outside of your Door when staying at the Tamarack Beach Resort & Hotel.

Steps to the Beach…..

Visiting Carlsbad this Summer?  Are you looking for great ideas on places to explore?

Carlsbad home of Lego Land also has many Lagoons, Nature Trails and Hiking Paths that are great to explore and they do not cost anything but you can learn so much.

Did you know that Hosp Grove Trail was planted with eucalyptus trees years ago to provide wood for construction of the rail lines?? 

Located in north Carlsbad, this trail is one of the most extensive in the citywide trail system. It winds through a huge grove of mature eucalyptus trees planted many years ago for the railroad industry with the intention for the wood to be used in the construction of rail lines. However, it was determined that the wood was inferior to other varieties and not harvested for that purpose. Years later the city acquired the property and it is now enjoyed by hikers, picnickers, and nature enthusiasts seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. The unpaved trail does climb to more than 100 feet in elevation and offers great views of the adjacent Buena Vista Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean.

Buena Vista Lagoon is a 223- acre Wetland Habitat with Walking Trails and a Buena Vista Lagoon Audubon Nature Center which offers guided nature walks.

Buena Vista lagoon edges are dominated by narrow and broad-leaf cattails, spiny rush and bulrush. A small salt marsh area includes pickleweed, marsh rosemary, and alkali weed

San Elijo Lagoon is one of the few remaining Coastal Wetlands in Southern California, there are over 7 miles of trails providing great hikes or strolling and enjoying the Bird Watching.  There is also Nature Center that provides Interactive Museum Exhibits.

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve is located in north San Diego County, between the cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach, extending inland to Rancho Santa Fe.
Explore a 1,000-acre reserve, home to hundreds of species of unique plants and animals

Carlsbad State Beach, also known as Tamarack Beach, stretches from the the warm water jetties, just south of Tamarack Avenue, to Frazee Beach, near Carlsbad Village Drive.

The Tamarack Beach Resort is located right across from Frazee Beach and the Carlsbad Seawall, a paved 4-mile walking path along the coast, extending from Carlsbad Village drive to Cannon. The seawall separates Carlsbad State Beach from Coast Hwy 101, where you can find people walking, jogging, and cycling.

Where are some of your favorite places to explore in Carlsbad?  We would love to hear some of your favorites.   There is so much in Carlsbad and Surrounding Areas to Explore and to Learn.  We hope you enjoy your adventure and hope to see you at the Tamarack Beach Resort

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We are going to be coming out stronger in 2012 and look forward to a New Year, our Brand New Logo is going to be just the start for us.

   Thanks to Jerry Portnoy from Accent on Design who helped us in creating an Updated and New Outlook for our Logo.  We were looking to highlight what we are all about the “Bird of Paradise” and are truly excited that Jerry Portnoy listened and helped us in creating the New Logo.

If any of you have driven by you have also seen our New Sign and the changes in the Landscaping along with the Updated Landscaping.  We are all excited with the New and Refreshed changes that are occurring here at the Tamarack Beach Resort.

   Make sure and Watch for more changes that are awaiting us in 2012.

 Annual Holiday of Lights in Del Mar

November 24 – January 1

The Annual Holiday of Lights in Del Mar will be opening up on Thanksgiving

(This is a Holiday Tradition for me and my Family)

” Climb aboard the Holiday Hayride and enjoy a tour of the Holiday of Lights the old-fashioned way!

Wagons depart from the Paddock, where carolers, holiday music and fire pits for roasting marshmallows will entertain you before you board the ride and after you return.

Santa‘s Pub and Piano Bar, also at the Paddock, is a great place for a company happy hour.

Displays are organized into themes, which include: Candy Cane Lane, Toyland, San Diego County Fair, Treasures by the Lake, Del Mar Racetrack, the Twelve Days of Christmas and Elves at Play”
This is definitely a Highlight of North San Diego and brings you into the Holiday Spirit!!!

For hours and Price of Admission please visit http://www.holidayoflights.com/dates.html

40th Anniversary - Back to the Future

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights 

December 11 & 18

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights will be Celebrating ” The Sounds of Christmas” this year with over 100 Vessels taking to the Waters.  If you have never been to see this Parade you are definitely missing something

http://www.getawaytoday.com/blogs/2009/11/19/Experience-San-Diego-Bays-Parade-of-Lights

For Best Viewing
For boaters wishing to view the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, a good viewing area is where the parade route turns for Coronado, near the 10th Street Terminal.

For landlubbers, good viewing areas are Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, and Embarcadero Marina Park North or South near Seaport Village. Best to arrive early for good parking and a good spot.

The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights takes about one hour to one and a half hours to pass any given point along the parade route.http://www.sandiegocoastlife.com/events/san-diego-bay/parade-of-lights.html

HOTEL TIP:

To enjoy going to the Parade you can take the Train to San Diego then connect with the San Diego Trolley:
The San Diego Trolley has a station near the Convention Center, located at 2nd Avenue &
J Street – the Front Desk will be glad to help you with Maps and Ideas

http://www.sandiego.com/best-of-san-diego/seaworlds-christmas-celebration

Sea Worlds Christmas Celebration 

Weekends Starting November 19 then Daily Starting December 17, 2011

“Everything from elves to Elmo, and from Santa to Shamu, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is where holiday memories are made”
” The moment you arrive at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration you’ll feel a wave of holiday spirit splash over you. Christmas fills that air and the Skytower sparkles after dark. Shamu’s Christmas show brings the season to life beneath the stars in a way you have to see to believe. In our wintery, watery wonderland, you can play in the snow at the all-new Snow World, enjoy stunning live shows inspired by the natural world, share a smile with a sea lion and get immersed in the wonders of The Polar Express 4-D Experience. And don’t miss the pet-stravaganza Christmas Tails show” http://www.sandiego.com/best-of-san-diego/seaworlds-christmas-celebration

HOTEL TIP

Easy ride to Sea World from the Tamarack Beach Resort – South on Interstate 5 and exit Sea World Drive please ask the Front Desk if you need a Map

Panoramic Ocean View Meeting Room

Holding a Conference, Seminar, Workshop?  With 360 degrees of Ocean View and a Private Patio and 1250 square feet of Meeting Space our Meeting Room will help with inspiration and still keep you on budget.
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We will be gearing up for the Holidays right after Thanksgiving always a Special Time here at the Resort.  On Thanksgiving all Guests staying in the Hotel will receive their Complimentary Engraved Bottle of Wine a way for us to say Thank you for your Loyalty

We will be offering some Exciting New Activities for the Holidays in the Recreation Room so watch for the updates
For Up to Date Tamarack Beach Resort Activities and Local Events please visit us on Facebook – Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel or on Twitter – @tamarackbeach

Carlsbad Village Corner

Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant located in the Heart of the Village of Carlsbad is a favorite place for the Staff of the Tamarack Beach Resort.   A  Family Owned Restaurant with exceptional Atmosphere located on the Second Floor you are able to Sit out on the Patio and watch the Happenings of the Village.

http://www.gregoriosrestaurant.com

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Carlsbad Village Faire— November 6, 2011

The Annual Carlsbad Village Faire will be on Sunday November 6, 2011, County’s Largest Faire. This is always a Special time of the year for all of us in Carlsbad, you are able to see and locate the Hard to find

Christmas Gifts browse through all the Arts and Crafts. Lets not forget the Out Standing Food that you will find and be able to try , there is also a Beer Garden with Live Music where you can go and Dance to some great Music and mingle with your Friends. TIP- When staying at the Tamarack Beach Resort parking in the Secure Parking Garage is Complimentary and you can walk to the Faire what a great bonus. Read more San Diego Coast Life

Julian Apple Days Festival

October 1 & 2

Julian Apple Days is one of the best known and famous for their Apple Pies

“There will be lots of fun to be had by your whole family! We’ll have music & dancing,

old fashioned games and activities for the kids, apple displays, gold panning demonstrations and more! Our

vendors will have their goods on

display for purchase, and there will be lots of delicious food and drink

including a beer a wine garden. Of course, there will be plenty of famous Julian apple pie, too!

Easy Ride from the

Tamarack Beach Resort will take you approximately 1 hr. going up the 5 to 78 for more detailed directions please ask the Front Desk they will provide you with a Map and Driving Directions.

Wine Stomping in Temecula, CA

Ponte Winery 9th Annual Grape Stomp

Participants are

encouraged to jump in the Barrels and stomp their own Grapes….

“9th Annual Grape Stomp

Celebrate this year’s harvest at our 9th Annual Grape Stomp Festival! You’ll dine on Sweet Corn Raviolo, Halibut and Carved Roast Beef at our dinner buffet, enjoy

tractor rides through the vineyard and dance the night away in the Vineyard

Pavilion. And don’t forget to enter our Grape Stomp

Competition! Feel cool grapes

oozing between your toes and stomp through a sea of swirling juice as you and your teammate compete for a case of wine.

Children are able to compete in their own grape stomp and get their picture drawn by our

caricature artist. Tickets are on sale now. Buy yours today… as we find out every year, they go fast!”

North San Diego Coast Line

Are you thinking of a Getaway to the North San Diego Coast?

There are many sights and activities for the whole family to explore and enjoy on the North San Diego Coast Line.  Starting at the Jewel of the North San Diego Coast Line – La Jolla, California

La Jolla Cove

Set on the Jagged Cliffs you will find this cozy town lined with Exceptional Boutiques and the Finest Ocean View Dining.

Famous for the La Jolla Cove where you can view the Sea Lions or you can take out a Kayak and test your skills (you will just need to get off the Beach) for those of you that enjoy a game of Golf you will find one of the Elite Golf courses – Torrey Pines.

Torrey Pines is one an Elite Golf Course, where you may want to test your game on the this Elite Golf Course http://www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com/

Courtesy of  John & Marie Sharp – Redbubble

Next on our Journey is the Exclusive Del Mar which is Famous for two Events.

First is the Del Mar Race Track http://www.dmtc.com/ “Where the Turf meets the Surf” and the Second is the San Diego County Fair

http://www.sdfair.com/fair/

All excitement aside there is some really cool History here, downtown which dates back to the 1880”s, has many historic buildings like the Library which is a great place to browse.

Further up the Coast is the Artsy town of Solana Beach which is known for the Fiesta de Sol (Fletchers Cove) http://www.solanabeachchamber.com/chamber/fiestadelsol/

Courtesy of Living West Realty http://www.livingwestof5.com/Solana+Beach/index.htm

Here is some History of Downtown, Solana Beach, home to the La Paloma Theater built in 1928 and was one of the first theaters to show “Talkies”

http://www.lapalomatheatre.com/.

Solana Beach also has Open Air Art Markets great for someone looking for something unusual and hand created with a certain flair. You may want to come a little later in the day and Dance the Night away at the Famous Belly up Tavern http://www.bellyup.com/venue/detail/belly-up

“The internationally acclaimed Belly Up Tavern located in Solana Beach, has a long history of bringing great live music to the San Diego area. The Belly Up has been continually voted “San Diego’s Best Live Music Venue” by several publications including the Union Tribune, The Reader and San Diego Magazine as well as heralded as one of the hottest clubs on the west coast by Rolling Stone Magazine “

If you are into relaxing on the Beaches you definitely want to go to Moonlight Beach or Swami’s Beach and do not forget to enjoy “A Cup of Joe” at one of the local Coffee Shops.

Encinitas known for the Largest Coastal Wetlands,  San Elijo Lagoon http://www.sanelijo.org/naturecenter.html

Courtesy of Salona Beach Chamber

“The visitor center at the San Elijo Lagoon is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday – Sunday. The center is an excellent vantage point from which to explore the Ecological Reserve and its more than seven miles of hiking trails. Admission to the nature center is free. On Saturdays, you can join a Conservancy naturalist for a free guided walk at 10 am.”

Entering the Village of Carlsbad,

Home to LEGOLAND and to the Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa

Carlsbad State Beach, also known as Tamarack Beach, stretches from the the warm water jetties, just south of Tamarack Avenue, to Frazee Beach, near Carlsbad Village Drive.

The Tamarack Beach Resort is located right across from Frazee Beach and the Carlsbad Seawall, a paved 4-mile walking path along the coast, extending from Carlsbad Village drive to Cannon. The seawall separates Carlsbad State Beach from Coast Hwy 101, where you can find people walking, jogging, and cycling.

Frazee Beach and Seawall – Courtesy of  Life in North Country http://lifeinnorthcounty.com/tag/carlsbad-california/

Our Final stop is right over the Buena Vista Lagoon to Oceanside, California known for Camp Pendleton -Marine Corps .

Oceanside is considered the “Gateway between Metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles”.

San Luis Rey Mission a National Historic Landmark

“Welcome to Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, a National Historic Landmark founded in 1798 located in Oceanside, California. Known as the “King of the Missions”, it is the largest of the 21 California Missions.”

and the second is the Historical Oceanside Pier, spanning 1,942 feet in length this is the longest wooden pier on the West Coast.

Just a quick tip for the Fisherman in your Family, they do not need a Fishing License to fish on the Pier

Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center

Courtesy of the City of Carlsbad – http://news.carlsbadca.gov/pr/ca/new-sewer-main-will-protect-buena-196285.aspx

“Home to the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center, and California’s first Ecological Reserve, Buena Vista Lagoon is a 223-acre wetland habitat located within the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside. It is owned and managed by the California Department of Fish and Game. At least 103 bird species, 18 mammals, and 14 amphibians and reptiles live in and around the lagoon, and many more birds visit during spring and fall migrations. Altogether, over 200 bird species have been observed.”

What are some of your favorite sights and or pictures on the North San Diego Coast?

When visiting the Tamarack Beach Resort we would love to have you post some of your Unique Discoveries of the North San Diego Coast on our Face book page http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=147659657129#!/pages/Carlsbad-CA/Tamarack-Beach-Resort-Hotel/147659657129 , we will give you a 15% discount of your Hotel Room at the Tamarack Beach Resort. We look forward to seeing and reading some of your Unique Discoveries on the North San Diego Coast

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Spring is coming to the Tamarack Beach Resort and the Coast.  We will be Parading a brand New Sign for the Tamarack Beach Resort along with Replacing the old Window Awnings with the New Vibrant Blue.  When you are enjoying the Popular Walk along the Beach or Jogging by you may want to keep an eye out to see the new Landscaping coming to the Tamarack Beach Resort.

Are you planning on being at the Tamarack Beach Resort around Easter??  If you are then you are in for a great Treat!!!!   For the first time in many years or ever the Guests of the Tamarack Beach Resort will be having an East Egg Hunt for the Kids.

The exact date will be April 23, 2011 located on the premises of the Tamarack Beach Resort and all Guests at the Resort with their Children can participate. Would you like to make your Own Easter Bunny with your Children?  We will also be having fun Arts & Craft the week before Easter in the Recreation Room…..watch for more updates and news

Top 5 Coastal Nature Sights to Visit from La Jolla to Oceanside –

“North San Diego Coast Line”

courtesy of Trip Advisor

La Jolla is the Jewel of the Coast and famous for the La Jolla Cove where you can view Sea Lions up close or you can take out a Kayak and test your skills (you will just need to get off the Beach)

The First place that I have always enjoyed is the Sea Lions at the La Jolla Coves although there is much controversy on the Sea Lions I still enjoy going and viewing them, La Jolla is an easy drive from the Tamarack Beach Resort.

courtesy of Liza Gardens photostream

Solana Beach is  a very Artsy town with Art Galleries and Open Air Art Markets (great for someone looking for something unusual and hand created). You may want to come a little later in the day to visit Solana Beach so that you can Dance the Night away at the Famous Belly up Tavern http://www.bellyup.com/venue/detail/belly-up

The Second place to visit is Tide Beach Park located in Solana Beach

courtesy of Solana Beach Chamber

Tide Beach Park is a secluded stretch of sandy beach at the north end of Solana Beach. The beach is hidden by steep bluffs and accessible by staircase. It has a large reef, called Table Tops, which offers good surfing, snorkeling, surf-fishing, and swimmi

“Historic Encinitas” fills the Highway 101 Corridor that parallels the beautiful beaches and Ocean

courtesy of green coast news

The Third Place is the Largest Coastal Wetlands the San Elijo Lagoon http://www.sanelijo.org/naturecenter.html in Encinitas

“The visitor center at the San Elijo Lagoon is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday – Sunday. The center is an excellent vantage point from which to explore the Ecological Reserve and its more than seven miles of hiking trails. Admission to the nature center is free. On Saturdays, you can join a Conservancy naturalist for a free guided walk at 10 am.”

courtesy of California Day Trips

Village of Carlsbad home to Legoland and the Carlsbad Flower Fields

The Fourth place to visit is the Batiquitos Lagoon located in Carlsbad

courtesy of Giclée Print Edition

“The lagoon is home to many different wildlife species, including plants, fish and birds. Endangered birds such as the Snowy Plover, California Least Tern and Clapper Rail have been spotted there.

The public walking and hiking trail along the lagoon’s north shore is currently 1.3 miles long, and additional trail segments are planned. The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation offers many different docent-led walks along the trail from its nature center at 7380 Gabbiano Lane. The foundation also provides informational pamphlets for self-guided nature walks. There are several access points to the north shore trail, primarily along Batiquitos Drive” courtesy of the City of Carlsbad

The gateway to San Diego, Oceanside is the classic California beach community with its warm sandy beaches, historic wooden pier and Cape Cod-style harbor village complete with unlimited water sports and recreation

The Fith place to visit is in Oceanside the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center http://www.bvaudubon.org/

courtesy of localism.com

“Home to the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center, and California’s first Ecological Reserve, Buena Vista Lagoon is a 223-acre wetland habitat located within the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside. It is owned and managed by the California Department of Fish and Game. At least 103 bird species, 18 mammals, and 14 amphibians and reptiles live in and around the lagoon, and many more birds visit during spring and fall migrations. Altogether, over 200 bird species have been observed.” courtesy of Buena Vista Audubon

There are so many more Nature Spots to Visit on the North San Diego Coast Line and I hope that everyone can see and visit as much as possible when visiting the North San Diego Coast Line from La Jolla to Oceanside

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View from the Condo's

What is Fixed or Floating Timeshare Weeks and or Points?

What are the benefits and the downsides of owning in a Timeshare?

Are Timeshares a Deeded Property? Can you transfer Ownership?

What about the Tamarack Beach Resort is it fixed or floating?

Carlsbad Beach

These are some of the most asked questions here at the Tamarack Beach Resort and I thought what a great time to give some helpful information.

Timeshares / Vacation Ownership is a growing option to many people who are looking to have there Annual Vacations in a Great Resort Area but do not want to outright buy Property but would rather share the Cost with many people and still receive the benefits of being an Owner.

Fixed Timeshares/ Vacation Ownership are when you purchase Ownership in a Resort / Timeshare for a Fixed Week each year. Weeks are numbered 1-52, with week one being the first week in January. There are also options on Fixed Unit Numbers meaning you will have the same exact Unit each year. This is a great option for anyone who likes continuity and or needs specific times a year.

Floating Timeshares / Vacation Ownership are when you purchase a Floating Calender Week in a Resort / Timeshare. there is a range of weeks that you can choose from and the year will often be broken up into quarters, but they will more closely match seasonal occupancy than the calendar year. This is a great option if you are able to be more flexible. With Floating Timeshares / Vacation Ownership you are given a Week through out the year there is no guarantee when you will have your Vacation.

Points relate to timeshare products or programs offered by some timeshare companies where they assign a yearly allotment of “points” that can be used like currency for resort stays. This allows Timeshare Owners / Vacation Ownerships a choice and control over when and where they vacation, how long or short they stay, and the size of the unit they stay in. Some points systems are deeded, and some are not.

Almost all Timeshare / Vacation Ownership weeks start and end on Sunday – Friday – Saturday.

The benefits of owning a Timeshare / Vacation Ownership

1. Two basic types of timeshare ownership.
   1. Traditional ownership offers a single timeshare property with the option to use it for a specific week or floating during the year, and changes add to the cost.
   2. Points-based timeshare ownership you are purchasing points or “currency” to redeem for access to a variety of resort locations and accommodations, so you can choose when to travel and for how long.
2. Some Timeshare / Vacation Ownerships are deeded property and able to transfer to family
3. Timeshare / Vacation Ownerships enable you to Exchange for another Resort / Week
   1. Exchange is the process of trading intervals, credits or points at one resort for those at another resort, or in another unit at a home resort. This can allow owners to travel and vacation at various locations. Exchanges are normally facilitated by an intermediary, which could be the timeshare company or a third party exchange companies such as RCI, Interval International
4. A timeshare takes care of itself. You don’t have to deal with the upkeep of the property as you pay annual maintenance fees that take care of that. Also someone always has an eye on your property if anything goes wrong which is not always true if you own a cottage or a similar vacation property.
5. Renting out your Timeshare / Vacation Ownership if you are not able to make your assigned annual time slot.

Downsides of Owning a Timeshare / Vacation Ownership

1. Yearly maintenance fees
2. Vacation schedule is not flexible. If you do not have a popular time of year or location then you may not be able to exchange your timeshare and be stuck having to visit it every year.
3. Timeshare / Vacation Ownership involves financial commitment. The concept of timesharing is like a prepaid vacation. If you can’t prepay then you will lose your opportunity to vacation. Timesharing needs a commitment from the owner to pay upfront and also to pay fees on time.
4. New Timeshares / Vacation Ownerships depreciate in value by thousands of dollars the minute you buy them as a lot of what is factored in their price are inflationary dollars such as taxes, closing fees and price of agent’s fees
5. Timeshare Resales are generally treated as real property and can be resold to another party. However, most timeshares do not appreciate in value, and therefore should not be considered a money-making investment. Additionally, as much as 50 percent of the original purchase price of a timeshare from a developer or resort went towards marketing costs, sales commission, and other fees, which realistically can never be recouped by the owner.
   1. Brokers and Agents who specialize in reselling timeshare units on behalf of their owners,this arrangement typically involves listing fees, commissions, or both, being paid by the owner to the broker/agent. In return, the broker/agent markets the resale to prospective buyers. Some of the fees associated with third party resales are up-front and non-refundable, regardless of whether the unit sells, or for how much

Are Timeshares a Deeded Property? Can you transfer Ownership?

With deeded contracts the use of the resort is usually divided into week long increments and these are sold as Fractional Ownership and are Real Property. As with any other piece of real estate the owner may use his or her week, rent his or her week, give it away, leave it to his or her heirs or sell the week to another prospective buyer. The Owner is also liable for his portion of real estate taxes, which usually are collected with condominium maintenance fee. Potentially owner can even deduct some property related expenses, such as real estate taxes, from their taxable income

With Right To Use, the purchaser has the right to use the property in accordance with the contract but at some point the contract ends and all rights revert to the Property Owner. In other words, the right to use contract grants the right to use the resort for a specific number of years. In many countries there are severe limits on foreign property ownership, so this is a common method for developing resorts in countries such as Mexico. Care should be taken with this form of ownership as the right to use often takes the form of ‘club membership’ or right to use the reservation system. Where the reservation system is owned by a Company not in the control of the owners, the right of use may be lost with the demise of the controlling Company

What about the Tamarack Beach Resort is it fixed or floating?

The Tamarack Beach Resort is a Floating Timeshare / Vacation Ownership. To determine your allotted week we hold a Lottery on the First Monday of March, April, May depending on Size and Type of Timeshare Owned

The Tamarack Beach Resort offers 1 Bedroom Condos (Sleeps 4 and has 1 Bathroom) and 2 Bedroom Condos (Sleeps 6 and has 2 Bathrooms) all Condos have a Full Size Kitchen (fully furnished), Stack-able Washer & Dryer, Dining Room, Living Room and Private Patios.

There are Two different Owner Types here at the Tamarack Beach Resort

1. All Season Ownerships which means that your Floating Week can be any time during the Calender Year weeks 1-52
2. Select Season Ownerships have the Guarantee of a Summer Week (June 15 – September 15) weeks 25-36

Benefits of Ownerships at the Tamarack Beach Resort

1. Beach Break / Bonus Time – Time spent at a Resort that does not fall within the Owners allocated week (Owner calls 7 days in Advance and is put on a List – Not A Guaranteed Reservation) Rates are $ 40 – $ 50 (Mid Week) – $ 50 – $ 60 (Weekend)
2. Day Use – Owners can use the Facilities for the Day (June 15 – Sept 15 – Owners need to call 24 hrs prior to check availability
3. Tamarack Beach Resort is a Deeded Property where you are a Fractional Owner here at the Resort.
4. Insuring that you and or Family will be getting away from Home while on Vacation Time

This is the very basic in Timeshare Ownerships / Vacation Ownerships but I do hope that this answers some of your questions. For more information please visit http://www.tamarackresort-carlsbad.com and you can also contact us at sarah@tamarackresort.com or tony@tamarackresort.com

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Tamarack Beach Resort Ocean View Meeting Room

Looking for a great place to hold your next business meeting or seminar?

The Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel is small, quiet and perfect for your next meeting!!   Centrally located in the beautiful Village of Carlsbad just North of San Diego.   Steps away from the beach, shopping and many restaurants.  The meeting room is on the third floor with breathtaking panoramic ocean view.  The meeting room is small enough to be intimate for a few people and large enough to comfortably seat 50.   The room has complimentary  Wireless High Speed, Black out Shades (for Power Point Presentations), Digital Projector, Flip Charts.

If you are looking to impress but stay within budget than come take a tour of the Tamarack Beach Resort Meeting Room -

call (760) 400-9523 or request more information at www.tamarackresort.comThe rate includes complimentary Coffee, Tea and Pitchers of Water.

Winter and Spring Specials

Reserve 5 Hotel Rooms and Receive 50% off the Meeting Room

(Expires June 1, 2010)

Hotel Rooms Special Rates

Ocean View $ 135.00

Partial Ocean View $ 135.00

Courtyard View $ 110.00

(Valid until June 1, 2010)

Call for detail and reservations at 760-400-9523 or www.tamarackresort.com

Did you know that there is so much to Explore and Learn on the San Diego North Coast? I have attached the Discovery Interactive Map so that you can follow along the Route http://www.discoverymap.com/California/San-Diego-s-North-Coast-California-Interactive-Map.html I thought we would start with the Jewel of the North San Diego Coast La Jolla.

La Jolla is the Jewel of the Coast. Being on the Jagged Cliffs you will find this cozy town lined with Exceptional Boutiques and the Finest Ocean View Dining. La Jolla is Famous for their Cove where you can view Sea Lions up close or you can take out a Kayak and test your skills (you will just need to get off the Beach) but most importantly is Torrey Pines. Torrey Pines is one an Elite Golf Course, where you may want to test your game on the Beautiful Course http://www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com/

Next on our Journey is the Exclusive Del Mar which is Famous for two Events. The First is the Del Mar Race Track http://www.dmtc.com/ “Where the Turf meets the Surf” and the Second Event is the San Diego County Fair

http://www.sdfair.com/fair/ the Fair is in June of 2010. All excitement aside there is some really cool History here. The Downtown which dates back to the 1880”s, with many historic buildings like the Library which is a great place to stop and see. While walking along all the Shops on Main Street you may want to have a quick drink at one of the many Restaurants available.

Know lets Explore Solana Beach which is known for the Fiesta de Sol (Fletchers Cove) http://www.solanabeachchamber.com/chamber/fiestadelsol/

Solana Beach is also a very Artsy town with Art Galleries and Open Air Art Markets (great for someone looking for something unusual and hand created). You may want to come a little later in the day to visit Solana Beach so that you can Dance the Night away at the Famous Belly up Tavern http://www.bellyup.com/venue/detail/belly-up

“The internationally acclaimed Belly Up Tavern located in Solana Beach, has a long history of bringing great live music to the San Diego area. The Belly Up has been continually voted “San Diego’s Best Live Music Venue” by several publications including the Union Tribune, The Reader and San Diego Magazine as well as heralded as one of the hottest clubs on the west coast by Rolling Stone Magazine “

Off to Encinitas known for the Largest Coastal Wetlands the San Elijo Lagoon http://www.sanelijo.org/naturecenter.html

“The visitor center at the San Elijo Lagoon is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday – Sunday. The center is an excellent vantage point from which to explore the Ecological Reserve and its more than seven miles of hiking trails. Admission to the nature center is free. On Saturdays, you can join a Conservancy naturalist for a free guided walk at 10 am.”

Now for some of that History we all love in Downtown, Solana Beach is home to the La Paloma Theater. La Paloma Theater was built in 1928 and was one of the first theaters to show

“Talkies”

http://www.lapalomatheatre.com/. If you are into relaxing on the Beaches you definitely want to go to Moonlight Beach or Swami’s Beach and do not forget to enjoy “A Cup of Joe” at one of the local Coffee Shops.

Now we are entering the Village of Carlsbad home to Legoland http://www.legoland.com/ and to the Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa http://www.carlsbadmineralspa.com/. There is plenty of Antique Shops and Eateries in the Village but just two blocks North and you will find yourself on the Beach and a great Walking / Jogging Path that many Locals and Visitors alike enjoy year round. The Tamarack Beach Resort is located right across from the Beach and the Walking Path http://www.tamarackresort.com/

Before you leave Carlsbad stop by Dini’s by the Sea for a Sunset Dinner and enjoy the California Sunsets.

Our Last stop is right over the Lagoon to Oceanside famous for the Marine Corps Camp Pendleton. Oceanside is considered the “Gateway between Metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles”. If you are still looking for more History there are two that come to mind, the first one is San Luis Rey Mission http://www.sanluisrey.org/

“Welcome to Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, a National Historic Landmark founded in 1798 located in Oceanside, California. Known as the “King of the Missions”, it is the largest of the 21 California Missions.”

and the second is the historical Oceanside Pier. The Oceanside Pier is 1,942 feet in length and is one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast. Just a quick tip for the Fisherman in your Family, they do not need a Fishing License to fish on the Pier. Last but not least is the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center http://www.bvaudubon.org/

“Home to the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center, and California’s first Ecological Reserve, Buena Vista Lagoon is a 223-acre wetland habitat located within the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside. It is owned and managed by the California Department of Fish and Game. At least 103 bird species, 18 mammals, and 14 amphibians and reptiles live in and around the lagoon, and many more birds visit during spring and fall migrations. Altogether, over 200 bird species have been observed.”

Now that we have Journeyed the San Diego North Coast lets see if you could find other points of interest while visiting the Village of Carlsbad. If you are visiting the Tamarack Beach Resort and post some of your Journey on our Face book page http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=147659657129#!/pages/Carlsbad-CA/Tamarack-Beach-Resort-Hotel/147659657129 and when we see it, we will give you a 15% discount of your Hotel Room at the Tamarack Beach Resort. We look forward to seeing and reading some of the Unique things you find in these Beautiful Coastal Towns.

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I wanted to thank the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau for the Map that was used. Please visit there site at

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Tamarack Beach Resort has joined the Social Media Circle and are excited that we can know listen and talk with our Guests and Potential Guests.  We are always looking for our Guest to interact with us and we especially love when Guests post a Review or maybe a great story about there Visit to the Tamarack Beach Resort.

When you “Tweeting” or browsing Facebook why not look us up and let us hear from you?

On Twitter we post about up coming Events in Carlsbad and the Surrounding Areas.  Come Follow us on Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/tamarackbeach

"A Touch of Paradise"

Did you know that you can book your Hotel Room right from Facebook? We implemented our Booking Engine right on Facebook  and also have a great page for Stories or Reviews that you would like to share -

http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=147659657129#!/pages/Carlsbad-CA/Tamarack-Beach-Resort-Hotel/147659657129

Last but not least is my profile Sarah Hope – Hotel Sales on Linked in where you will find out information on me experiences and more.  http://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarackresort

Come and Follow the Tamarack Beach Resort and let us hear from you.  As always you can reach me at

(760) 400- 9523 or sarah@tamarackresort.com.  If you are looking to book a room please visit us at http://www.tamarackresort.com

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Courtesy of San Diego Coast Life TGIF Jazz in the Parks

With summer officially starting June 21^st this brings many great Activities for the Whole Family to enjoy.

June 25 will kick off TGIF Jazz in the Park every Friday night

http://www.sandiegocoastlife.com/events/san-diego-coast/events-carlsbad-tgif-jazz.html

Lego Land has also opened up there Water Park – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm everyday visit

http://california.legoland.com/Explore/LEGOLAND-Water-Park/ for pricing.

Visit Oceanside and there Sunset Market on Thursday Nights from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm http://www.sunsetmarket.msoceanside.com/

And don’t forget the Carlsbad Village Farmers Market on Wednesday’s and Saturdays from 1:00 to 5:00 Roosevelt and Grand Avenue for more info http://www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org/.

I also wanted to mention Thursday on the Coast Art Walk this is the last Thursday of every month located in the Village of Carlsbad something I think everyone should experience at least once http://www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org/

At the Tamarack Beach Resort we have a lot of activities such as the Scavenger Hunt (Can you find all the items in the Village?), Wine & Cheese Social (Meet some of the Guests at the Resort) or enjoy a Ping Pong or Pool Tournament and much much more for the Whole Family to enjoy.  Did I forget to mention relaxing by the Heated Pool or taking a dip in the Hot Tub maybe just sit on your private patio and watch the Glorious Sunsets while enjoying a Glass of your Favorite Wine.   Come and enjoy your Family Vacation at the Tamarack Beach Resort – http://www.tamarackresort.com/

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Win a Complimentary Room Night at the

Tamarack Beach Resort

" A Touch of Paradise"

Tamarack Beach Resorts  First Photo & Video Contest!!

Lets go down Memory Lane together!!

Share your Favorite Photos and Win a Complimentary Room Night!!!

Tamarack Beach Resort is looking for Photos or Videos that make us Laugh or truly Wow us…

Submit all photos to our Facebook page http://Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel please add Contest in Comments!!!

First Prize – 2 Night Stay

(Sun – Thurs) or 1 Night on Friday or  Saturday

Second Prize – Tamarack Beach Resort Tee-shirt

You can submit photos taken from you or of you.  If submitting photos taken from someone else please ask for there consent.  We do reserve the right to reject photos or videos we may find offensive.  Contest runs through September.

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Who is the 4th Largest Wine Producer in the World??

“ Did you know that the first wine grapes planted in “Alta California” were at the Misíon San Diego de Alcalá in 1781? “

California is the 4th Largest Wine Producer in the World!!

September is Wine Month in California and the best time to visit some of the Local Wineries and see if you can find your Favorite Wine.

There is One Winery right here in the Village of Carlsbad…..Witch Creek Winery.

“Witch Creek Winery was named for Witch Creek which runs near a vineyard east of Ramona located in San Diego County”

Witch Creek Winery

Witch Creek Winery Tasting Room is only 2 1/2 blocks from the Tamarack Beach Resort.  There are 2 other places that are a Wine Bar.. one is the Wine Spot and the Second is the Wine Loft.  At the Wine Loft you will find the Wine is from the Small Independent Wineries.

“Great place to find the one of a kind Wine and support your local Wineries”

Heading North East out HGWY 78 you will find your self in Escondido. Escondido is apx. 35 minutes from Carlsbad, CA and is located in the San Pasqual Valley.  I can think of 2 great Wineries located right in the San Pasqual Valley, the First is Cordiano Winery.

“Nestled in the hills of the San Pasqual Valley in Escondido, you’ll find the Cordiano Winery, a family-owned and operated vineyard that takes pride in the craftsmanship of good wine and of the labor practiced for ages in the old country.  The winery is a lifelong dream realized; a reflection of the love and passion of its proprietors, Gerardo and Rosa Cordiano.”

Cordiano Winery

The Second one that comes to mind is the San Pasqual Valley Winery …

“is an “urban winery,” or “micro winery,” buying grapes from local vineyards. We don’t grow grapes– that’s farming, and we tend to have brown thumbs instead of green.”

San Pasqual Winery

Just North of Escondido is Temecula Valley Wine Growers.  There are over 30 Wineries to Visit and to Taste Inland Valley Wines.  One of the Largest Events in Temecula is the Wine and Balloon Festival held in June.

You will find every weekend many Wine Tasting Tours and Events in any of the Wineries not to mention the Excellent Food that is prepared in the many Restaurants in the Wineries.  Temecula is apx. 1 hour North East of Carlsbad, CA and 30 minutes from Escondido.

Heading out Rancho California Road in Temecula you will be surrounded by the Grapes and Wineries and the breath taking Vistas all around you.  Here is just a few of the Wineries you will see and experience.

Callaway Vineyard and Winery

Thornton Winery

Ponte Winery

Wilson Creek Winery

At the Tamarack Beach Resort we have a Wine & Cheese Night for all our Registered Guests.  Ask us about this Special Night – http://www.tamarackresort.com

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Tamarack Beach Resort has a new Website for Timeshare Owners and Guests looking to Rent the Condos. http://www.tamarackresort-carlsbad.com

read more…..

photo credit: photoskate

Tamarack Beach Resort Owners with this new site you will be able to Put your Week up for Rent, Exchange with other Owners, Print off Forms that you may need and so much more……

Tamarack Beach Resort Guests looking to Rent one our Fully Furnished Condos than this is will be a definite place to browse, you will be able to Browse the Photo Albums, Rental Producer and Rates plus more

photo credit: photoskate

Have you missed out on reading the Tamarack Beach Resort Newsletter??  Here is a sample of some of the Changes and or News that you may have missed

“Ottomans
Posted on Aug 27, 2010 Comments (0)

Earlier this year the sofas and living room chairs were replaced.  Shortly their after and since that time the resort staff and board received comments regarding the fact that the new furniture was missing the ottomans.  Many owners and guests had come to appreciate the fact of being able to sit down and put their feet up.  Based on the number of comments regarding this item  the board agreed to purchase ottomans for all 54 units.  We’ll, today they have arrived and are in place for evryones use and enjoyment.  Hooray!

Gym Equipment
Posted on Aug 7, 2010 Comments (0)

The gym has received two new recumbent bikes

New Sofas
Posted on Jul 27, 2010 Comments (0)

All 54 timeshare units received new sofas along with an occassional chair

No smoking
Posted on Nov 27, 2009 Comments (0)

Tamarack Beach resort goes 100% non smoking.  The board of directors for both the vacation ownership association and condominium owners association along with the hotel owner have agreed to adopt the new policy.  No smoking policy applies to all rooms including balconies along with the common area grounds including, but not limited to the pool area, bbq area, view decks, solarium, gym, recreation room, lobby, walkways and subterranean parking garage.”

Lets give a great applause to our Resort Manager Tony Nieblas for all of his hard work!!  Come and visit the new Site and let us know if there is something that we are missing

http://www.tamarackresort-carlsbad.com/

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Christmas Light Displays in North San Diego

Quality time with your Family and Friends.  Read more about where to go and see Neighborhoods that are going all out this year in North San Diego…. 

Christmas Light Displays is a great way to bring in the Holidays and Enjoy  Family and Friends.  In North San Diego we have some Neighborhoods that go all out.  You can park you car and walk through the Neighborhoods,  Socialize Drink some Hot Chocolate while gazing at the remarkable sites.

San Marcos, CA – 1639 Knob Hill - off Nordahl Rd. between Tam O’Shanter Dr. and Augusta Dr.

Nov. 26 through Dec. 31, 5 to 9 pm. Disney characters and more. Santa will be out from 6 to 8 every evening Dec. 11 through Dec. 23, except Wednesdays

Vista, CA - 746 Bonita Drive – off Olive Ave

Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 6 to 9 pm. Large display of lights with an elf’s house. Large manger scene. Santa may be there on weekends! Map

Vista – Via Vastago – off Olive, Bonita Dr., and N. Melrose Dr

Dec. 10 through 31, 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Little town of Bethlehem in lights, with a possible visit from Santa Claus! Map

Vista – 678 Rolling Hills Road, Vista 92081

December 18 through 23, show times 6:30, 7:15, 8, 8:45 and 7:30 on Dec. 25 only.

Chris Mueller’s holiday spectacle using concert lighting effects, lasers, fog and snow machines.

Gate code to the neighborhood is 1318.

http://sandiego.about.com/od/thingstodo/a/holiday_lights.htm

There are many famous Christmas trees across the country but there is only one place in the US where you can find a 30-foot Christmas tree made from LEGO bricks.

The world’s largest LEGO^® Christmas tree lights up LEGOLAND^® California on Monday, November 29 at 5:30 p.m. followed by nightly* tree lightings until Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. A selected guest pulls the switch lighting the 30-foot-tall tree built with more than 245,000 DUPLO^® bricks.

http://california.legoland.com/plan/shows_and_events/lego_tree_lighting/?month=11&year=2010

Holiday of Lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is the Largest Drive Through Light Show on the West Coast.  The Cost is

$ 14.00 per Car but well worth it

While enjoying all the Christmas Lights make a Weekend of it by staying at the Tamarack Beach Resort.  The Tamarack Beach Resort is offering Winter Deals starting at $ 125.00 per night.    http://www.tamarackresort.com

http://www.sdfair.com/holidayoflights/index.html

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Holiday of Lights - Del Mar Fair Grounds

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When looking for a place for that next Seminar, Training or thinking of having a Retreat the Tamarack Beach Resort offers a Panoramic Ocean View Meeting Room with a Private Patio and Kitchen for you to use…..Group and Meeting Packages call today for your tour 1-800-334-2199 or email sarah@tamarackresort.com

Panoramic Ocean View Solarium Meeting Room

Panoramic Ocean View Solarium Meeting Room is just North of Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad California and offers your Attendees a “Breath of Fresh Air from the Ordinary”. The Panoramic Ocean View  Solarium Meeting room is small enough to be intimate for a few people and large enough to comfortably seat 50 people.

The Panoramic Ocean View Solarium Meeting room offers a Bank of West Facing Windows giving you a Panoramic Ocean View.  The Panoramic Ocean View Solarium Meeting room also offers a Private Restroom for your Attendees, a Full Size Kitchen with a Full Size Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher making it easy to bring in your own food or to give your Caterers a place to set – up.  The Panoramic Ocean View Solarium Meeting room also offers Black Out Shades for your Power Point Presentations or just to keep your Attendees attention on you.

Carlsbad Village is with in 2 blocks and a great place for your Attendees to visit and browse through the Antiques or sample some of the Great Eateries while they are attending your Events.  The Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel Rooms offer a Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Heated Pool, Hot Tubs, Complimentary Parking,  Complimentary Wireless High Speed and much more.  Visit Tamarack Beach Resort for more information http://www.tamarackresort.com

View from the Panoramic Ocean View Solarium Meeting Room

Tamarack Beach Resort Solarium Meeting & Event Amenities

• 1054 square feet of meeting space
• Complimentary Coffee, Pitchers of Water and Hot Tea
• Meeting & Group Packages
• Complimentary High Speed Internet
• Digital Project available upon request
• Complimentary Parking
• Fax and Copy available upon request

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