We invite you to take a look at some of the exciting new things happening as we work hard in renovating the rooms and common areas this year at Coconut Palms Beach Resort II in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. In the main building, a model unit is complete to give you a preview of what […]
Author: Pat Barcas
Pat Barcas serves as staff writer and photographer for Festiva, based in Asheville, NC. In his spare time he enjoys photography, astronomy, hiking, hanging out with his family and dog, and of course, traveling!
Let’s Talk Fireworks Safety
Look, nobody wants to be injured playing with fireworks, but it happens. By their very nature, they are a lot of fun, but also can be very dangerous. Wicks burn at different rates, it’s dark out, there might be beer involved…you get the picture. June is National Fireworks Safety Month. Let’s all take these safety […]
Timeshare Industry in U.S. Sees Eighth Straight Year of Growth
The U.S. timeshare industry witnessed its eighth consecutive year of growth in 2017, according to the State of the Vacation Timeshare Industry: United States Study 2018 Edition, conducted by EY for the ARDA International Foundation (AIF). Sales volume increased by nearly four percent to $9.6 billion and average occupancy rate was more than 81 percent […]
Destination Spotlight | Bella Vista and Northwest Arkansas
Greetings, Festiva travelers. Are you going to Bella Vista, Arkansas soon? Let’s take a look at all the wonderful festivals in store for this month and beyond at this Arkansas vacation spot. June 20-22: BITE NW Arkansas Bite is a three-day food festival as part of #NWAChampionship Week in NW Arkansas. The festival celebrates the region’s best […]
Destination Spotlight | Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Greetings, Festiva travelers. Are you going to Cape Cod soon? Let’s take a look at all the wonderful festivals in store for this month and beyond at this vacation icon. May 26- Oct. 8: Hyannis Art Shanties Browse among the seven colorful shanties at Ocean Street docks – featuring local artists who work and sell their […]
Fitness Friday | Branson, Missouri
Festiva destinations are located near some of the best natural areas in the country. The ocean, the mountains, the lakes and rivers of this great country are all nearby and yours for exploring. That’s why we’ve selected these beautiful places as vacation spots. And while it may be obvious that time off is good for your […]
Four Festiva Properties Have Received the 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
We’re happy to announce that four of Festiva’s properties have received the 2018 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its eighth year, the achievement celebrates businesses that have consistently achieved great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered […]