Source: ajc.com, January 6, 2011

As part of the time share resale and rental industry’s move to online resales, web based auctions and inventory listings, the state of Florida’s Travel Planning board has created the Florida Vacation Auction. The Web site partners with Visit Florida, the State of Florida’s Official Source for Travel Planning, and the auction site is a member of the Florida Lodging Association as well as the Florida Attractions Association.  As active members of the Florida travel and time share community, consumers can bid with confidence and trust on auction lots which include golf, spa, attractions, hotels and top resorts.  Auctions close at 10 p.m. EST each Sunday. Winning bidders save an average of 50 percent and as much as 80 percent off of regular prices. For the time share rental market this tool increases awareness of Florida time shares, resorts and vacation hotel hot spots. 

How it works…

Bidders must register their credit card (the number is purged once the auction lot closes) and the registration is simple and free.  Bids are placed in $5 increments.  If you are outbid, an email alert with a link back to that auction gives you the opportunity to place another bid.  Auction winners receive an email with a link to a travel voucher (Adobe PDF format) worth the value of their bid, including all applicable taxes; there are no other charges or fees.