$298.00 for 5-Star Resort Villas on the beach!

A Global Resorts Network membership allows you to escape to Fairmont Rancho Banderas Vacation Villas, a beach front property located on the north shore of the Bay of Banderas in the state of Nayarit, Mexico.

This vacation ownership resort is situated on Playa Destiladeras, which is renowned for its soft white sand and crystal clear waters and is recognized as the premier beach within the Bay of Banderas.

Fairmont Rancho Banderas villas offer an incredible vacation experience within one of the most exclusive developments inside the Bay of Banderas. Our five-star, self-contained, family-oriented resort blends into and compliments the natural beauty of the area and reflects the rich cultural history of Mexico.

We tried to book at this resort the very week and unit size (4 person Villa) being offered through our Global Resorts Network membership with the major travel providers and found no availability.  We called the resort directly with our inquiry and were offered a very special weekly rate... $1,011.00.

However, GRN membership has it for only $298. That's a minimum savings of over $700.00 on this one week alone.

These types of savings are available exclusively to GRN members.

Enjoy Life!

P.S. The resort offers nothing smaller than 4 person villas and all villas provide the comfort and luxuries of home and are equipped with a full kitchen, two televisions, CD player, DVD player, hair dryer, starter complimentary coffee, condiments and bath amenities...

Note:  GRN comparisons are for informational purposes only and are subject to availability.  We strive to make sure availability and prices in our comparisons are accurate at the time of our sending the comparison but cannot guarantee it will still be available when you receive or read this.   If you are interested in booking this resort, you should act quickly as the resorts featured in this post can sell out quickly.  Photos are not necessarily representative of the size or design of the suite that is available.

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I personally bought then used this membership. Then I knew it firsthand so I was able to know what I was talking about before I became an affiliate. I personally find most of the stuff you see when you Google GRN to be a bunch of bull trying to lead others to their own travel site. This said, if you have Champaign taste and a beer budget for travel, this membership is worth a look. You buy a lifetime membership for $2995 and then you have unlimited vacations between $298 and $798. Those vacations are one week long on most instances and you get a quick reply when you put in for the location and dates requested. You also get a preferred discount on airfare and car rental. You don't see this on the website but this membership is now offering many of the top cruise lines at rates I could not believe I was seeing. I personally do not enjoy cruise thus I have not tested this portion of the membership. For luxury travel around the globe I would say if you get tired of searching the online discount travel venues, then this membership is a way to get those same discount rates from one place you can trust to give you the best rates without all the legwork. I did have one bad experience with this membership. I booked a resort that simply was not up to my standards. The room was rundown. The room was not soundproof. The whole resort was just not being kept up. I talked to the GRN support team and they made sure that resort was removed from the registry of resorts. I was impressed. They could do nothing about my stay and I did in fact leave early. But how many resort memberships can you say you actually have control to get a resort removed from the registry? All in all I am very content with the $2995 I spend on this membership. The cost was paid for in the savings during my first vacation.

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I share love.  Yesterday I met a man who shared my former banking background.  He inherited money so money is no longer an issue for him. 

This man was a former prostitute.  Yes, you read correct.

I shared love and my past as I saw into the man as just a man who is trying to do what it takes to get through this life.

For those who have it more together, I have decided to spend the rest of my life sharing different ideas for income creation in a less traditional way.

Share love and enjoy life every day.

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by Luann Prater

This is a great story and I can't tell you how many times I have seen children try to catch those soapy bubbles in their mouths and then make a face when they realize that the bubbles taste like soap!

"Look grandma, this makes super-duper bubbles!" my grandson squealed.  The new bubble gun I bought him at Cracker Barrel was indeed a marvel at propelling hundreds of soapy spheres at the touch of a button.  He entertained himself for hours, shooting bubbles then chasing them across the yard.

At some point he decided catching them in his mouth might be fun, to which I warned it might make him sick.  Grandpa chimed in, "That bubble might go down in your tummy and get bigger and bigger!"  Matt stopped in his tracks, fixated on my husband, and replied, "Is that what happened to you grandpa?"  This four-year old comment made me chuckle and then ponder.

What does God see when He looks at me?  Does He see a wide-eyed child who simply believes Him?  I'm afraid that innocent, uncomplicated girl got lost. And I don't think I'm alone in this.  Simple faith is a rare find. 

In this information age, the journey for knowledge has become the driving force in our society.  As Dragnet's Sgt. Joe Friday always said, "Just the facts, ma'am."  Faith gets pushed aside in exchange for internet wisdom.  If you haven't been bitten by the know-it-all mentality, you simply haven't let your fingers do the walking across your keyboard!  Do you want to find out how to build a house, take apart an engine, or stay up on the latest news?  Google it.  You can instantly become an expert in almost in field!  So if God tells me to, "Go," my first instinct is to research the web for direction, instead of trusting His voice. 

During a concert performance recently, our church choir wore costumes from Bible times.  It struck me as I watched and saw only their faces showing, how each one had a childlike image. No one out-dressed the other.  No one was thinner or heavier.  No hair was perfectly styled. They all had rosy cheeks, bright smiles and joy in their eyes.  The prevailing trait we find in children - innocence - shone through.  I found myself wondering if that is what God sees when He looks at us, simple children.

When we come to Jesus it is critical to come like a child, innocent and amazed.  My grandson simply believed his grandpa.  When was the last time you simply believed God?  No analyzing the situation.  No studying alternative theories.  Plain and simple, childlike trust in the One who created the heavens, the earth and you.

Today, I want to focus on coming to Him as a child.  I want to stop the grown-up worry and gaze lovingly into His Word.  Today, I want to enjoy being "the least among you all" so I can spend time with the greatest, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

This is a great lesson that was sent to me from
one of my personal coaches that inspires me.
This simple exercise that can help you learn
to forgive yourself and forgive others. It can
help you heal.

Here is your quote for the day:

"The practice of forgiveness is our
most important contribution to the
healing of the world." ~Marianne Williamson

In order to reach true enlightenment,
we must learn to forgive wholly and
completely. Hanging on to anger and
resentment is one of the most debilitating
things we can do.

One of the biggest reasons for disease is
the unwillingness to forgive. Many people
hang onto anger and resentment towards
others or themselves. Emotions are energy.
When the energy gets blocked, especially
toxic energy like anger and resentment,
it turns into disease and physical ailments
in our body.

Forgiveness is one of the greatest acts of
love. By forgiving, you are not saying that
you condone a persons actions. You are saying
that they are a child of God, they are one with you
and they did the best they knew how at that
time.

We need to learn to forgive even the most horrific
acts. We must learn to come from a place of
unconditional love and non judgement. When we
can forgive anyone for anything, we heal ourselves,
we heal them and we do our part to heal the world.

Not only must we learn to forgive others, we MUST
learn to forgive ourselves. Most people carry some
form of guilt of something they have done or didn't
do. Recognize that you did the best you knew how
at the time. Holding onto guilt will not change
the past. If anything, through the Law Of Attraction,
it will cause you to attract and act in a similar
way in the future.

Remember we are one. We are all doing the best
we know how, given the circumstances and life
experience we each have. When we can all
master non judgement, unconditional love and
unconditional forgiveness, we will ALL truly
experience heaven here on earth.

Here is an exercise that can greatly heal your heart and
spirit. Make a list of everyone you are holding onto
anger or resentment towards, including yourself.

One day at a time, write a letter to each person on
that list, including yourself. In that letter express
all of your feelings 100% open and honestly. Then,
in that letter, write your forgiveness for that
person and the circumstances or acts that occurred.

After you have written the letter, fold it up and
put it away somewhere. Hold onto the letter for three
days. In three days take the letter out and make the
decision if you want to mail the letter or rip it
up and throw it away. It is not necessary for the
other person to read the letter, unless you really
want them to. This exercise is for you.

You will be amazed at how free you will feel after
releasing those feelings. Chances are, if you have
been 'stuffing your emotions', a lot of powerful
emotions will surface and probably be there for
a few days. Sit with those emotions. You are
cleansing yourself.

Ryan Pearson
Personal Empowerment Coach

by Dr. John C. Maxwell

When I was a kid, every once in a while my parents would back my brother, Larry, and I up to a doorframe, lay a ruler across our heads, and mark a line with a pencil to chart our growth. They would then write the date next to it. It was always exciting to see how much I'd grown since my last measurement.

If only measuring our effectiveness as a leader was so easy. Why is it so hard to get a clear picture of our own strengths and weaknesses?

Self evaluation means:

* Being willing to critique myself.

* Asking for and accepting honest feedback from those who can most accurately assess our leadership-those who follow us.

* Exercising self-discipline.

This last point is perhaps the hardest. I define self-control, in the beginning of life, as the choice of achieving what I really want by doing things I really don't want to do. Once this becomes a habit, discipline becomes the choice of achieving what I really want by doing the very things I now want to do! I really believe that a disciplined life becomes a joy – but only after we have worked hard to practice it.

All great leaders have understood that their number one responsibility is cultivating their own discipline and personal growth. Those who cannot lead themselves cannot lead others.

Here's what I call the START plan for becoming a disciplined leader.

* START ON YOURSELF - We'd all rather focus on changing everyone else to conform to us. The only problem with that is we end up with an organization full of people who reflect our weaknesses!

* START EARLY - I'm grateful for parents who taught me the value of a disciplined lifestyle early on.

* START SMALL - A simple plan will more likely bear fruit than anything elaborate will. Remember the value of small things, consistently practiced over time, in transforming a life.

* START NOW - The will to prepare is more important than the will to succeed. The dream to succeed, apart from the will to prepare, is simply wishful thinking.

* START ORGANIZED - Those who take time to organize have a special power. Organizational skills allow for the possibility of gaining stamina and momentum as your successes build. You gain a reputation as the person who always follows through.

Now that you've started down the road of self-evaluation, receiving constructive criticism, and self-discipline, you're ready to determine where you are as an effective leader.

-- Dr. John C. Maxwell

"A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities." ~William Arthur Ward

WHEREAS, The Senate of the United States; devoutly recognizing the Supreme authority and just government of Almighty God in all the affairs of men and nations, has, by a resolution, requested the President to designate and set apart a day for National prayer and humiliation.

And Whereas, it is the duty of nations, as well as of men, to owe their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions, in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon, and to recognize the sublime truth announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.

And, insomuch as we know that, by His Divine law, nations like individuals are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world, may we not justly fear that the awful calamity of civil war, which now desolates the land, may be but a punishment inflicted upon us for our presumptuous sins, to the needful end of our national reformation as a whole People. We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no other nation has ever grown.

But we have forgotten God.

We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace, and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us; and have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us!

It behooves us, then, to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.

Now, therefore, in compliance with the request, and fully concurring in the views of the Senate, I do, by this my proclamation, designate and set apart Thursday, the 30th day of April, 1863, as a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer. And I do hereby request all the People to abstain, on that day, from their ordinary secular pursuits, and to unite, at their several places of public worship and their respective homes, in keeping the day holy to the Lord, and devoted to the humble discharge of the religious duties proper to that solemn occasion.

All this being done, in sincerity and truth, let us then rest humbly in the hope, authorized by the Divine teachings, that the united cry of the Nation will be heard on high, and answered with blessings, no less the pardon of our national sins, and the restoration of our now divided and suffering Country, to its former happy condition of unity and peace.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington, this thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States the eighty seventh.

Abraham Lincoln,
President

William H Seward,
Secretary of State

by Ron White

His name was Jason Dunham and he was a corporal in the United States Marines. The story picks up with Jason as he was talking with the men in his unit. They wondered whether a person could jump on a grenade and survive by putting it under his helmet. Deep down they all knew that it most likely wouldn't work, yet on the streets of Baghdad all topics of conversation can soon become quickly exhausted and hypothetical solutions to real-life problems can pass the time.

Unfortunately for Jason Dunham, the circumstance that he had hypothesized about arrived just a few weeks later. However, fortunately for his unit, Corporal Jason Dunham was there. In this life and death scenario, there is no time to think. There is only time for fight or flight. Jason chose fight and performed above and beyond the call of duty. He threw his helmet and body over a grenade and gave his life for his friends. Jason was nominated for The Congressional Medal of Honor. He was 20 years old.

Your stance on political matters or world issues is irrelevant in this scenario. Jason did not do this for you. He did not do it for the people of Baghdad. He didn't do it for the U.S. government or a politician. He did it for the men beside him, period.

To give your life for your friends is perhaps the greatest thing one person can do for another. It is also one of the rarest acts of civilization.

In 1981, shots rang out and bullets screamed through the air to pierce the flesh of the 40th President of the United States. No sooner had the gun powder been ignited than secret service agent Tim McCarthy stood up as straight as a board and extended his arms to make himself a large barrier between would-be assassin John Hinckley and President Reagan. While others ran for cover, Agent McCarthy stood looking directly at his potential death with firm resolve. Tim was shot square in the chest and, believe it or not, that was exactly his goal. As he positioned himself spread eagle to take a bullet for a man, an office and a nation, others cowered in trembling fear. Because of amazing grace, agent McCarthy survived.

What causes men and women to lay down their lives for another? It takes a lot. First and foremost, it takes a realization that life isn't about you. It is about making a difference, about making an impact and about giving.

Jason Dunham and Tim McCarthy were able to respond the way they did because:

• They decided how they were going to respond long before the event occurred.
• They were not selfish people – the farthest you could be from selfish, as a matter of fact.
• They realized that life was not about them; it was about making a difference – it was about others.

I hope with all my heart you are never placed in a situation where you have to choose between your life and those around you. Yet, every day you are in situations where you have to make choices. You must decide right now how you will respond.

The lesson to extract from the lives of Corporal Dunham and Agent McCarthy is that of an overall attitude on life. That attitude, simply put, is that it is better to give than receive. It is honorable to view the lives and well-being of others above yourself. If we can take any pearl of wisdom from the extraordinary lives and attitudes of these two men, it is that making an impact on the world is not always about recognition, power, money or personal gain. Sometimes the greatest success is one who gives himself up so others can succeed. That is the mark of the ultimate high achiever.

Decide today how you will respond in your moments of crisis - whether it is financial, personal or life and death. As you plan your actions, remember the selfless lessons of Corporal Dunham and Agent McCarthy.

-- Ron White

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." ~The Declaration of Independence

"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes." ~Mahatma Gandhi

I listen to more and more people use the word staycation and I just want to scream.  You can do things around town any weekend or day off.  Why on earth would you want to spend your hard earned vacation time in your own home or in the area you live?

I personally bought a membership in Global Resorts Network when I did not have the money to be spending on a luxury resort membership.  Thus, I had to wait to use my membership until I had the money to use it.  The sad part is to use your GRN membership usually costs between $299 and $699 per week stay.  Sad that I was so strapped for cash that I could not take advantage of such deals.

I finally did get to use the membership and I am glad I bought it.  Now the cost is covered in savings and I have a membership to use for the rest of my life. 

To those who think they don't have the money for the membership just think how much luxury vacation you can get for $2995 and then thing again about how that money can get you the discount on luxury resorts that you will not find anywhere else.

Take the time to do the math and figure how you are worth all the best life has to offer.  You will see a membership in GRN is worth the cost.

Live life to the fullest every day.

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We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."  ~Winston Churchill

Friday, October 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM - Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM (ET)

Why Attend GRN Workshop Training???

Due to the success of the last Global Resorts Network Workshop, we decided to do it again.

This is a Two Day Event.  Starting on Friday, 16th October 2009 through Saturday, 17th October 2009.

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Here is an opportunity to finish the year 2009 with a bung!
G R N is hosting an event workshop in Orlando,FL from 16 to 17 October 2009,at a breath Taking Gaylord Palms Resort and Hotel,USA. Whether you have been a member for GRN for years,you are just getting started, contemplating to join this trillion dollar travel industry or just want to see what GRN is all about, this is the event not to miss! You will get the education of lifetime!!
* Teach you all you need to know about the most luxurious and largest industry in the world of Travel that spends over 7 trillion dollars annually with a growth rate of 17 to 24 per year.
*Show you the best and cheapest way to travel around the World using your one time membership of $2,999.00
*Teach you how to make an income that you and many people dream about.. time, money and all the freedom

If you want to prove that this is really profitable business online in travel industry, check it out and join here!
1.Advanced ticket price is only$149.00 per head for two days if registration is completed by 18 th September 2009.
2. Standard ticket price is $199.00 per head for two days after  18 September, 2009.
3. Door crushers will have to pay$225.00 per head for the two day event.
If you want to finish strong in 2009 with G R N  and earn extra income at home Perth, this is the opportunity.. you will meet the CEO of G R N and many millionaires in the World.