Timeshare Trends Blog

The Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa has added an adventure option for their owners and walk-in guests. It has a new package called Adrenaline Rush Guaranteed, which combines rejuvenation and wellness with exceptional service and stylish amenities. The Westin Riverfront Adrenaline Rush package starts at $319 per night and includes lodging for two in a studio suite, a $200 credit to Timberline Tours for a whitewater rafting adventure down the Colorado or Eagle Rivers or an off-road Jeep tour, two four hour bike rentals, two complimentary fitness classes at the Riverfront Club (including yoga, pilates, kickboxing, and body sculpting), and complimentary valet parking.

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Welk Resorts has received increased financing commitment from Liberty Bank. The increase in lending commitment is now $35 million, up from $10 million. Liberty Bank representatives have stated that they are very pleased with the performance of the Welk Resorts portfolio and how it has remained strong despite the recent challenges in the U.S. economy. Welk’s president, Johnathan Fredricks has stated that “we are meticulous about touring and selling to buyers with solid credit scores.” Welk Resorts include the Villas on the Green and Lawrence Welk Resort in Escondido, and the Lawrence Welk Desert Oasis in Cathedral City– all in California.

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The Innsbruck Aspen Residences is now a member of the Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands. The Innsbruck Aspen Residences is located in the town of Aspen, Colorado and is highly acclaimed. The Innsbruck Aspen Residences offers 17 luxury units and is conveniently located in walking distance to the ski slopes and all the nightlife Aspen has to offer.

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Waldorf Astoria is expanding. The Hilton Worldwide has recently announced that the Dakota Mountain Lodge and Golden Door Spa in Utah will be renamed the Waldorf Astoria Park City. The complete re-branding of the name will take approximately 60 days to complete and is just the beginning of the changes for the resort. Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts includes more than 20 well known destinations all around the world, each with its own spin on travel depending on the location. All of the Waldorf locations continue to exceed excellence, all based of the large success of the original Waldorf Astoria New York. The resort is located at the base of the Canyons Ski Resort, which makes this destination ideal for anyone who enjoys snow skiing. At the Waldorf Astoria Park City, you will find 175 rooms with beautiful custom furnishings, suites with full kitchens and breath taking views of the surrounding mountains. The timeshare property was recognized in Parents Magazine in 2009 for being one of the “10 Best Snow Resorts” in the world.

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Harrah’s Entertainment has assumed ownership of the Las Vegas Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Harrah’s customer-loyalty program, Total Rewards, will be fully integrated into the property in April 2010, enabling guests to earn and redeem Reward and Tier Credits. Planet Hollywood A-List points will automatically convert into Total Rewards. Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is the world’s largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno more than 70 years ago, Harrah’s has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now operates casinos on four continents. The company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names. Harrah’s also owns the World Series of Poker and a majority interest in the London Clubs International family of casinos.

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Welk Resorts San Diego has recently won the Workplace Excellence Award in the large company category. Presented by the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management, Welk Resorts has earned the distinction of being San Diego’s “Best Place to Work”. It was proclaimed the winner out of a field of over 120 other nominated companies. What is most unique about this award is that only employees are eligible to nominate their company as a “great place to work”.

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Timbers Resorts has recently announced the opening of One Steamboat Place, a highly anticipated resort development located at the base of Mt. Werner in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The slope-side development is the cornerstone for the redevelopment of Steamboat Springs. The resort consists of 80 exquisitely furnished residences, which command panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Prices range from $350,000 to $3.15 million depending on type of membership, from a 1/8th to whole ownership. Unit sizes range from 2,500 to 3,500 square depending on whether or not you purchase three to four-bedroom size units. Residence Club offerings include membership at Catamount Ranch and Club, a nearby 4,000-acre mountain preserve with a world-class Tom Weiskopf championship golf course, a 530-acre private lake and the Outfitter’s Center, which offers a multitude of activities year-round. One Steamboat Place is designed as a four-seasons vacation destination for the whole family. Amenities include a 10-treatment room Spa, fitness and motion studio, a heated outdoor pool and trio of Jacuzzis, daily housekeeping, 24-hour concierge service and an Owners’ wine cellar.

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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

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The Grand Pacific Resorts will not increase the maintenance fees in the 2009-10 fiscal year. This California resort property located in Carlsbad is leading the charge in recommending to its homeowners board that there will be no increase in fees.

The decision to have no increase in maintenance fees came about after a careful analysis of operations and an implemented cost cutting on all fronts. In most years this would not be a newsworthy item, but many timeshare resorts this past year are facing serious criticism over huge increases in maintenance fees, especially in such economically difficult times.

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Grand Lodges in Oregon has now been added to the Interval International exchange network of resorts. Tucked into Oregon’s Cascade Mountain range and a few miles from Mt. Hood, this new fractional resort offers four seasons of recreation, including year-round downhill and cross-country skiing. The central location of Grand Lodges adjacent to three ski areas is ideal for upscale clients, who have the opportunity to visit a high-quality ski-in/ski-out resort.

Owners of 1/16 shares at Grand Lodges can catch the Porch-to-Powder shuttle to the Mt. Hood Skibowl, Timberline Lodge, and Collins Lake Resort and ski back from Timberline via the glade trail to within steps of their front doors. A proposed aerial tramway connecting the three ski areas promises to further expand ski-in options. With panoramic views of Multorpor Mountain, Mt. Hood Skibowl, and Collins Lake, 16 open-plan units are designed for a cosmopolitan market.

Three floor plans ranging from 1,800 to 2,300 square feet offer owners and guests three bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and a private balcony off the living room and master bedroom. In most units, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and Cascadian stone fireplaces lend to an ambiance of rustic elegance.

Situated in the slope side village of Government Camp, the resort also offers visitors easy access to the surrounding Mr. Hood National Forest, with more than 1,200 miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as world-class rafting, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Further reinforcing the value of ownership, new purchasers will be enrolled as individual members of Interval International, as well as Interval Gold, its upgraded membership program.

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