Archive for the 'Midwest Timeshares' Category

Graves 601 Hotel Wyndham Grand

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is adding Minneapolis to its Wyndham Grand Collection of hotels. Wyndham and Graves Hospitality Corporation has announced that the 255-room, 21-story Graves 601 Hotel, a luxury, AAA Four Diamond hotel in the heart of Minneapolis, has joined the exclusive Wyndham Grand Collection of hotels.

The Graves 601 Hotel, flagship of Graves Hospitality Corporation, a Minneapolis-based hotel ownership, development and management company, now will be known as Graves 601 Hotel Wyndham Grand. The hotel has earned numerous accolades since opening in 2003, including designation as one of the World’s Best Business Hotels by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, selection to the Gold List Reserve of Top Hotels in the World by Conde Nast Traveler and three Gold Key awards from Interior Design and Hospitality Design magazines.

Fraud Alert

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

FRAUD ALERT

WE HAVE BEEN ALERTED TO A NEW FRAUD BEING PERPETRATED ON OUR CUSTOMERS.

COMPANIES ARE CALLING OUR CUSTOMERS AND ADVISING THEM THAT THEY WORK WITH TIMESHARES BY OWNER® AND THAT THEY HAVE A BUYER. THEY FURTHER STATE YOUR LISTING PRICE, THAT THEY ARE A FINANCE COMPANY, AND THAT THE BUYER HAS ALREADY DEPOSITED 20% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. THEY REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF A FEE FOR CLOSING AND FINANCE CHARGES.

THIS IS A FRAUD THAT IS BEING CONDUCTED WITHOUT OUR AUTHORIZATION. WE DO NOT WORK WITH ANY OTHER COMPANY TO SELL YOUR TIMESHARE. IF THE COMMUNICATIONS DOES NOT COME FROM US, IT IS FRAUDULENT.

IF YOU RECEIVE THIS CALL, PLEASE CALL BECKY GOMEZ OF TIMESHARES BY OWNER® IMMEDIATELY TO REPORT IT AT 888-707-8463.

THANK YOU FROM THE STAFF OF TIMESHARES BY OWNER

Michael Jackson Complex in Indiana

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

A 100-acre Michael Jackson entertainment complex is expected to begin construction this year in Gary, Indiana. The Michael Jackson theme park will include a museum, performing arts center, hotel, golf course, and theme park inspired by the artist’s Neverland Ranch. According to a recent newspaper article, the park will include rides from or like the Neverland Ranch, and it will be built over 10 years starting with a museum, arts center and hotel, then golf course and theme park.

Gull Lake Residence Club in Nisswa is RCI’s Newest Resort Property in Minnesota

Monday, August 31st, 2009

The resort is currently under construction with five units completed that feature a beautiful blend of Minnesota’s rural lake country and resort living. The property features three-bedroom and four-bathroom luxury townhomes that are fully furnished with four fireplaces, five flat-screen high-definition televisions, jetted tubs, wireless Internet and an outdoor grill. The high-end resort is nestled on the beautiful Gull Lake in the Brainerd Lakes area, a popular Midwest vacation destination. Gull Lake also has 38 miles of wooded shoreline with a variety of hiking trails, and each townhouse has its own boat slip in the full-service marina.

Betsie River Lodge and Club in Traverse City is Michigan’s Newest RCI Resort

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

The resort is currently under construction and will eventually include 135 units. All cabins will enjoy luxury furnishings and sleep up to ten guests. They will have two full baths, custom kitchens, and two beautiful porches. The luxury resort will feature an all-season pool, basketball courts, expansive Frisbee grounds, championship golf course, and off-road snowmobile trails.

Interval International has Renewed its Affiliation with the Grand Crowne Resorts in Branson, Missouri

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Interval International has renewed its affiliation with the Grand Crowne Resorts in Branson, Missouri, which is itself a points based vacation club that includes three different vacation ownership properties in Branson. The resorts include the Surrey Vacation Resort, the Carriage Place at Surrey Vacation Resort, and the Grand Crowne Vacation Resort. At the Grand Crowne properties are complete timeshare properties with amenities that include swimming pools, fully equipped kitchens, in unit washer/dryer, hot tub, exercise facilities, and more.