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The American Resort Development Association of Hawaii (ARDA-Hawaii) has announced the recipients of its first annual "Timeshare with Aloha" Awards.

One outstanding employee each from Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Island of Hawaii was recognized and received a two-night stay at a Hawaii timeshare resort and $1,000 to spend during their vacation.

The nominations, which included submissions from supervisors and peers, were reviewed by a panel of judges comprised of leaders in government and in the travel and hospitality community. The judges evaluated the submissions based on the candidates' dedication at the workplace, relationship with coworkers, customer service and community stewardship.

ARDA-Hawaii's leadership was pleased to establish the Timeshare with Aloha Awards to showcase and reward committed industry professionals who make Hawaii a special place to visit. Though many vacation destinations offer sun, sand, and surf, Hawaii's warm and unique culture is what sets it apart.

"It was a significant challenge for our panel of judges to single out just four individuals among the many worthy nominees," said ARDA-Hawaii Chair Daniel Dinell, who is also the Hilton Grand Vacations Club Vice President for Oahu.

"The fact that these four timeshare professionals are recognized among their peers as consistently going above and beyond when it comes to sharing the spirit of aloha is truly a testament to how exceptional they are."

The vacation stays were donated by ARDA-Hawaii members Hilton Grand Vacations, Marriott Vacation Club, Starwood Vacation Ownership and Wyndham Vacation Resorts.

Recipients of the Timeshare with Aloha Awards included Julie Pavao, Executive Assistant, Starwood Vacation Ownership - Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, Kauai (see photo).

Continuing its notable growth in the South Pacific, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific and Wyndham Hotel Group, both part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies, has announced the purchase of a combination of hotel rooms and timeshares, together with the management rights for Wyndham® Resort Torquay.

The beachfront property located in Torquay, near Melbourne, Australia, was developed by Massey Pty Ltd as OnShore Torquay and formerly carried the Crowne Plaza flag.

“The Asia Pacific region continues to be a key area of focus for our company’s development,” said Barry Robinson, managing director Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific and also managing director for Wyndham Hotel Group in the South Pacific. “We are pleased to introduce the Wyndham brand to Torquay, further strengthening our presence in this region of Australia.”

Wyndham Hotel Group was launched in the South Pacific region in 2010 with the acquisition of Wyndham Surfers Paradise, the hotel division’s first mixed use property in collaboration with Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific.

Wyndham Resort Torquay will be a mixed-use property featuring 149 rooms, a combination of hotel rooms and one and two bedroom timeshares. In addition to management of the resort, Wyndham has contracted to acquire a selection of hotel rooms and timeshares to be transferred into WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham, for use by its 44,000 Vacation Owners of Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific’s Vacation Ownership club.

Torquay, one of Australia’s favorite beachside towns, is located 90 minutes from Melbourne and approximately half an hour from Avalon airport. It is home to one of Australia’s most famous surf beaches, Bells Beach and is the gateway to the world-renowned Great Ocean Road.

“Wyndham Resort Torquay is a significant addition to our portfolio as we continue to expand into Australia and the South Pacific region through franchising and management agreements,” said Robinson.

Photo Credit (top) : visitgreatoceanroad.org.au
Photo Credit (center): jason.com.au

Wyndham Worldwide has announced that its Exchange & Rentals business unit, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the world’s largest full-service vacation rentals business, has acquired James Villa Holidays from the private equity fund Vespa Capital.

James Villa Holidays has a strong presence across the Mediterranean villa holiday market offering accommodations along with other travel services and products to the UK market. The acquisition price is approximately $77 million.

With this acquisition, Wyndham’s Vacation Rentals business further expands the scale and scope of its vacation rental program in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Malta. The inclusion of James Villa Holidays into the Wyndham Vacation Rentals portfolio will also create a strong position for the company to expand across further Mediterranean countries and provide additional travel options and benefits for consumers and villa owners alike.

“The acquisition of James Villa Holidays is consistent with our strategy to invest in fee-for-service businesses and represents another step forward in our strategic plan to grow our presence and leadership position within the global vacation rentals market,” said Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and CEO, Wyndham Worldwide. “We continue to see the value of and invest in opportunistic acquisitions that support our growth and returns targets and thus optimize our capital deployment.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome James Villa Holidays into our growing vacation rentals business. James is an exceptionally strong, trusted and high-profile vacation brand with a fantastic team of professionals who we welcome to Wyndham Worldwide,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Wyndham Exchange & Rentals.

“With more than 50 destinations and approximately 2,300 villas and unique properties across the Mediterranean and Balearic vacation hot-spots, James offers hand-picked and inspected properties, along with air travel, car hire and other travel services. James presents us with a strong addition to our global rental platform, bringing exciting new destinations and upscale lodging offerings.”

“We are very excited to join our efforts with such a trusted, successful and reputable organization as Wyndham,” added Tony Wheble, CEO, James Villa Holidays. “James Villa Holidays’ mission has been focused on providing customers the best-of-the-best holiday destination options and the necessary tools to make the planning process as simple and seamless as possible.

"Together with Wyndham, we look forward to continuing this mission of assuring customers a holiday they can ‘book with confidence’ and that they’re protected every step of the way to the vacation of their dreams.”

Women on Their Way by Wyndham Worldwide is the hospitality industry's longest-running branded program dedicated entirely to female travelers.

Since the program's launch in 1995, Wyndham has supported women travelers as they've emerged from a niche market to a formidable force, listening and responding to women's feedback. This has resulted in a better hotel experience for all travelers; including the addition of various amenities to hotel rooms such as coffee makers, full length mirrors, and healthier room service menus.

Women on Their Way offers an online resource for business and leisure travelers to find everything needed to plan and book a trip, including expert advice on destinations and timeshare resorts. And now, suggestions on where to spend the holidays.

"We are excited to announce our annual list of top holiday destinations," said a spokesperson. "Whether a weekend getaway or a week-long vacation, the family of brands encompassed in the Wyndham Worldwide portfolio has everything to fit your needs this holiday season to rekindle relationships, lift your spirits and create lasting memories."

Following are 4 great holiday destinations from the list.

1. Branson, Missouri. Known as the "Live music show capital of the world," Branson, Missouri, is the place to rock out this holiday season. Experience the magic in Branson's historic downtown, shopping district, and many, many Ozark Mountain Christmas shows. See timeshare rentals at the Wyndham Mountain Vista.


2. Lake Tahoe. Split down the middle by California and Nevada's borders, scenic Lake Tahoe is the perfect perennial vacation spot. Recognized for its naturally sunny days and spectacular snow during the winter months, Lake Tahoe is a skier's paradise. A timeshare rental at the posh Wyndham South Shore can provide all the comforts of home and more.


3. Washington, D.C. The entire Washington, D.C., area is bustling throughout the holidays with beautiful classic scenery and lots of things to do. Try a timeshare rental at the Wyndham Old Towne Alexandria. Or, if you want to stay along the banks of the Potomac, rent a timeshare at Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbor, Fort Washington, Maryland. Both resorts are just minutes from the monuments and museums of our nation's capital.


4. Oceanside, California. With an ideal climate make sure to bask in the mild winter temperatures and classic coastal atmosphere of this charming beach town, just a half hour from San Diego. Rent a timeshare at the Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort for a perfect holiday beach vacation.

(Photo credit womenontheirway.com)

RCI, the global leader in timeshare exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands, has significantly enhanced its RCI® Weeks program to allow members to know the trading power value of their vacation interval once deposited with RCI.

For the first time in its 36-year history, RCI Weeks members are able to compare the trading power value of their deposited week to the trading power value of the timeshare they want to exchange into. Plus, they can combine deposited timeshare intervals, allowing them to transact into higher-valued vacations. And to provide even greater benefit, RCI will for the first time be providing its Weeks members with a “Deposit Credit” if the trading power value of their deposited interval is greater than the interval they have exchanged into.

“In the increasingly transparent online vacation planning world that we live in, this is something our members have been consistently asking for. It’s one of the most exciting things we’ve ever done for our members”, said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI (shown in photo).

“Transparency is important because people want to have more control over how they trade their timeshare vacation for another vacation they’d like to take. From our customer service, marketing and technology teams – we’ve brought together our entire company to solve for our members’ request to give them what they want in terms of knowing the trading power value of their deposited timeshare week and what it will take to get them to where they want to vacation, allowing them access to vacations that they might not have been able to book in the past”.

RCI began educating members on these new developments on RCI.com and in the October edition of its Endless Vacation magazine, explaining how trading power transparency, deposit credits and combining deposited weeks will greatly assist them in their future vacation planning and provide them with more choice, flexibility and value in their future vacation planning.

These significant upgrades follow RCI’s continuous work to develop new innovations for its members that make vacation planning fun and easy.

(News Source - Perspective Magazine)

Ski Country U.S.A. - that's Colorado. With the spectacular Rocky Mountains as its central spine, Colorado offers the best skiing in the country. By renting a Colorado timeshare you and your family and friends can hit the slopes that are the envy of the skiing world, while still staying on a budget. Ski resorts abound in Colorado, so to make your selection of a budget timeshare easier we're listing a few for you here.

Breckenridge
The Grand Timber Lodge is a ski-in, ski-out resort located next to the Snowflake Chairlift. It's just a short stroll from historic downtown Breckenridge where you'll find restored buildings dating back to the 1800s that house great restaurants and shopping. There's plenty of après ski activities at the resort, including an indoor-outdoor swimming pool, 6 hot tubs, and an athletic center. To learn more, read a Family Winter Vacation in Breckenridge.

Vail
Built along Gore Creek, you'll enjoy the burbling winter sounds of water as it tumbles through ice at the Eagle Point Resort. This resort is known for its beautiful views, and has a free shuttle that leaves every 15 minutes to Vail's many world-class ski slopes. There are even plenty of activities on-site for the non-skiers in your group, and a large barbecue deck for grilling that sizzling steak when you cook dinner in your timeshare kitchen.

Steamboat Springs
Rent a timeshare at Worldmark Steamboat Springs Resort or Wyndham Vacation Resorts and experience the joys of skiing the Champagne Powder™ of Steamboat Springs. Both resorts offer free shuttle service to the ski runs. When off the slopes head to the town's two natural hot springs - it's great fun to soak in hot steamy water while surrounded by snow.

Pagosa Springs
Located in southwest Colorado the Wyndham Pagosa Resort is a short drive from the breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery of Wolf Creek Ski Area. Less than an hour away is Hermosa Ski Bowl and just over an hour's drive is the world-class skiing of Purgatory Ski Resort. Built on an astounding 18,000 acres, this resort also offers cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Rent a timeshare at one of the Colorado timeshares listed above, or from the many other Colorado ski resorts available and get ready for the spectacular skiing that only Colorado can offer!

Rent a budget timeshare and take the family to ski at famous Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Variously known as "Steamboat," "The Boat," or even "Ski Town, U.S.A." this northern Colorado town tucked in the Rockies is internationally known for its "Champagne Powder® snow."

There are no steamboats high in the mountains. The town was named by early settlers for the bubbling "steamboat" sound of a nearby spring. Today there are two hot springs where your family can have the exhilarating experience of soaking in steamy water while surrounded by snow. In town is the Old Town Hot Springs with multiple pools and two slides. A few miles out of town is the smaller but beautiful Strawberry Park Hot Springs that has two pools and natural rock features.

When you rent a timeshare at the Wyndham Vacation Resorts Steamboat Springs you'll be just minutes from the world-famous ski slopes (see photo). Timeshare rentals here start at just $128/night. The amenities include swimming pools, a game room and a sauna. The units are equipped with full kitchens, washer and dryers and gas fireplaces.

Timeshare rentals at the WorldMark Steamboat Springs Resort start at just $150/night to sleep six. The resort's amenities include, among other things, a Health Club, hot tubs, and a racquetball court. The units have kitchens with a dishwasher, in-room laundry facilities and gas fireplaces.

Besides the thrill of skiing in a world-famous ski area, be it downhill, cross-country, or boarding, Steamboat Springs offers many other winter activities. Go dog-sledding, ice fishing, and helicopter sightseeing. Try ice climbing, ice skating, and snow tubing. Go on a sleigh dinner ride or a photography tour. The opportunities to have a fantastic family winter vacation in Steamboat Springs timeshare are almost limitless!

Its vacation time and you’re about to undertake your planning process in the usual way. Pick a destination. Find a hotel. Book airfare. Done. But, did you know that your favorite hotel chain may also have timeshare rooms available? And, what’s different about these rooms is the extra space and amenities you get, at a rate that is probably half of what you typically pay for a standard hotel room. Why is this? Hotel resorts created timeshare rooms and vacation clubs for timeshare owners who want to stay in home-like accommodations with family amenities. These rooms can be located right in the hotel, or at a separate resort right next to the hotel and are available for rent by the public from the timeshare owners themselves. In doing this, you’ll save a lot of money on your next vacation, which is a big plus, and on top of that you’ll have great comforts of home with extra space, kitchens and washer/dryers too.

Let’s take a look at just some of the hotels that offer timeshare resorts. You’re sure to see some you recognize and most likely have stayed there before:

• Marriott
  Marriott, a world-renowned hotelier, began offering timeshares in 1984 through their division called the Marriott Vacation Club International. They have developed exquisite timeshare properties in the most sought-after destinations around the world. The resorts are considerably large, providing guests with all the amenities of home - including one to three bedrooms, living and dining areas, master bedroom and bathroom, full kitchen, laundry facilities in the unit, and often private balconies. See all Marriott Timeshare Resorts.


• Hilton
  Hilton Hotels Corporation develops and operates timeshare resorts through the Hilton Grand Vacations Club. HGVClub offers their owners expanded exchange and travel benefits on a points-based system called ClubPoints. These points allow them to stay at a variety of participating Hilton HHonors hotels around the globe and enjoy other travel-related bonuses like discounts on cruises and airfare. See all Hilton Grand Vacations Club Timeshare Resorts.


• Hyatt
  The Hyatt Hotel offers timeshare properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club. Their resorts are known for having high-quality amenities in their locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The HVC gives their timeshare owners access to their collection of luxurious, boutique, timeshare resorts and hotel properties through a points-based program. See all Hyatt Vacation Club Timeshare Resorts.


• Wyndham
  Wyndham Vacation Ownership, formerly Fairfield Resorts, is the world's largest vacation ownership business with a approximately 140 resorts to choose from throughout North America, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. You'll find Wyndham Vacation Resorts in America's most scenic and popular destinations. Every unit is fully furnished, and many feature special amenities such as washers and dryers, private whirlpool spas, fireplaces and VCRs. See all Wyndham Vacation Ownership Timeshare Resorts.

Want to know if one of your favorite resorts offers timeshares? See this website for a directory of Timeshare Companies. Now that you know timeshare rentals are possible at your favorite resort, consider renting a timeshare for your next vacation. You’ll save money and love the home-like accommodations that are perfectly suited to family travel.