Upscale shared-ownership opportunities around the world are almost endless – but as in everything, the top options stand out.

It’s certainly possible to visit Mnarani Resort in on the coast of Kenya and totally forget that you are on the Dark Continent of Africa – not that you’d necessarily want to, but you could.

Calling all sports fans! As football fever sets in, sports enthusiasts around the world are reminded that no matter the game they follow, nothing beats the thrill of being there and watching the action live while taking in the local sights and atmosphere.

In April 2006, Pestana Hotels & Resorts launched sales at its latest resort, Pestana Promenade Hotel. Now, the Pestana Promenade is set to establish a new benchmark for vacation ownership resorts in Europe. Inaugurated in early 2009, this mix of 245 hotel units and deluxe apartments has beaten all demand records set by previous Pestana resorts.

The Conch Republic, more commonly known as Key West and the Florida Keys, is to salute the 28th anniversary of its founding Friday, April 16, through Sunday, April 25. As well as showcasing the independent and eccentric spirit that characterizes the Florida Keys, the celebration benefits a variety of local charitable organizations.

For anyone who knows the Caribbean island of Aruba, you immediately think of postcard perfect beaches- white sands, crystal clear water, and swaying palm trees- with just enough fine dining and entertainment to make you long to go back. You also think Divi – the beautifully furled Divi Divi tree native to the island, and Divi Resorts.

If you love to golf, then you either have golfed in many of the locations on the following list – or long to do so at some point in the future. Playing these courses often enough to know the holes and the way each green rolls – well, that probably sounds like a pipe dream. But owning real estate at one or more of these destinations just might help make some of those dreams a reality. For each of the 10 global destinations, we highlight a specific course and a local or nearby shared-ownership property. A tee time might be closer than you think…

Owning a timeshare gives you the opportunity to buy a lifetime of holidays at today’s prices. But Sarah Lee discovers how it has proven even more important for one family.

In this exclusive interview, Maria Mills- Farinas, Managing Director of one of Europe’s leading resale brokerage Travel and Leisure Group, reveals the secret of her success, why – twenty-five years on – she still loves what she does, and why she’s committed to the future of the industry.

Typically, resort accommodation is thought of in terms of land-based locations and amenities, but writes Sarah Lee, Club La Costa is making waves with its latest luxury lifestyle innovation