quarterly update | winter 2015

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quarterly update | winter 2015
QUARTERLY UPDATE | WINTER 2015
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DESTINATION INSPIRATION
Grab your camera. Bring your sketchbook. Pack your palette
and paints. This winter, prepare to be inspired at our selection
of picturesque vacation destinations. With options ranging
from frosted mountainsides and majestic wildlife to gleaming
shorelines and monumental architecture, you’re sure to find
that special someplace you’ll want to pack in your suitcase.
Go to Colorado to film the warm steam rising from the
natural hot springs into the icy atmosphere. Visit New
Orleans or Victoria to photograph some of North America's
most iconic structures. Or, fly to Hawaii to paint its ancient
volcanoes, vivid sunsets and colorful canyons.
Discover where creativity can take you.
Winter 2015
DESTINATION INSPIRATION
WorldMark
Steamboat Springs
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO
Get elevated in the Rockies of
Colorado and experience the
enchanting beauty of Steamboat
Springs. Stay at the WorldMark
Steamboat Springs and you’ll be at
the center of this winter wonderland.
• Go on a two-hour photography
snowshoe tour. This unforgettable
experience — hosted by the
Steamboat Ski Resort — takes you
along stunning Fish Creek to snap
extraordinary photos.
• Capture Colorado from a whole
new angle aboard a colorful hot air
balloon that drifts above the Yampa
Valley in a remarkably gentle way.
• Soak your cares away in the healing
mineral water of the area’s natural
hot springs. You’ll want to bring
a camera so you can capture the
moment you first see the steam
billowing into the frigid air.
Winter 2015
NEW RESORTS
WorldMark Park City
PARK CITY, UTAH
Follow your heart to Park City, Utah.
Its quaint village streets, majestic
mountainside terrain and snowcovered landscapes will have you
reaching for your camera from
moment-to-moment, so keep it aimed
and ready.
• Stoll along Main Street in Park City,
and spend the day strolling from
boutique to gallery to brew pub
as you let your synapses steep in
mountain culture.
• Shoot breathtaking landscapes on a
scenic hot air balloon ride over the
Wasatch Mountains.
• Take your new GoPro® for a spin
on a cross-country skiing trek. You
never know what cold-weather
animals and wintery wonder you
may encounter.
Winter 2015
NEW RESORTS
WorldMark Blaine
BIRCH BAY, WASHINGTON
Located in a quietly beautiful town
about five miles south of the Canadian
border, WorldMark Blaine is the ideal
location to experience the true Pacific
Northwest. With options such as
hiking, horseback riding, kayaking and
mountain biking there’s no shortage
of opportunities to get in touch with
nature.
• Hop aboard the historic Lake
Whatcom Railway and find insight
on this living preservation of the
Pacific Northwest’s railway heritage.
• Bring your passport on a visit to
the enchanting village of White
Rock, British Columbia, and let its
breathtaking sunsets and sandy
beaches spark your imagination.
• Color your world at Glen Echo
Gardens, a seven-acre botanical
Eden filled with a wide variety of
plant species that will rouse your
artistic sensibilities.
Winter 2015
DESTINATION INSPIRATION
WorldMark St.
Thomas – Elysian
Beach Resort
ST. THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Framed by palm-shaded hills and
overlooking its own yacht-filled cove,
WorldMark St. Thomas – Elysian
Beach Resort provides amenities and
activities in the water and on land
that are sure to light your formative
fire.
• Get your own snapshots of
intricately patterned butterflies
feeding off vibrant flowers in a
lush tropical setting at Coral Cove’s
Butterfly Garden.
• Tour Blackbeard’s Castle to
encourage a parlay of your cerebral
and imaginative minds as you
interact with history amongst the
castle’s striking architecture and
beautiful colors.
• Unbind your creative energies at
Tillett Gardens, the artistic center of
the island where gorgeous gardens
embellish the shops and galleries of
local artisans.
Winter 2015
DESTINATION INSPIRATION
WorldMark Victoria
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA,
CANADA
Blending the cultures of England and
Canada, Victoria, British Columbia, is a
special place where elegance, beauty
and majesty adorn every street corner.
Beyond its traditional afternoon teas,
this town has funky delights and
eclectic sights that’ll breathe life into
your imaginative side.
• Create a beautiful landscape from
a perch in Goldstream Park, where
the forest’s ambiance mingles with
the vibrancy of the jade-colored
landscape.
• Hop on a bicycle and discover an
eco-friendly way to experience the
city while on a guided tour of the
city’s castles, neighborhoods and
legends.
• Visit the highly manicured Butchart
Gardens where you can contemplate
and converse about your next
inventive venture over high tea.
Winter 2015
DESTINATION INSPIRATION
WorldMark New
Orleans - Avenue
Plaza
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
The rhythm of New Orleans is
palpable. Once you feel it, there’s
no escaping the lift it brings to your
heart. Make WorldMark New Orleans
- Avenue Plaza — in the picturesque
Garden District — your home base
as you uncover the originality of The
Crescent City.
• Pack a picnic lunch and spend the
afternoon at New Orleans City Park.
There’s no doubt something will
catch your eye in its 1,300 acres of
green space, so remember to bring
your art set.
• Snap shots of the city’s distinctive
structures on a 45-minute
architectural tour, where you’ll
explore the history of the French
Quarter.
• Spark your imagination with a
book you’ve never read and then
leave one behind to share at one of
Nola’s Little Free Libraries. Dotted
throughout the city, these little
treasure troves stand alone as tiny
works of art filled with literature.
Winter 2015
BENEFITS FOR YOU
Ask
us about the
new WYNDHAM
Club Pass Dream Book.
This beautiful coffeetable volume contains
every WorldMark and
CLUB WYNDHAM resort
available to you through
the Club Pass
benefit.
Club Pass® Spotlight
More than 19,800 WYNDHAM Club
Pass reservations were made from
January through August 2015.
WYNDHAM Club Pass provides you even
more options.
• Internal exchanges between CLUB
WYNDHAM® and WorldMark® by
Wyndham.
• Increases the number of destinations you
can now access.
More availability. More destinations.
More choices.
Dream Bigger
Winter 2015
DESTINATION INSPIRATION
WYNDHAM Club
Pass® Featured
Destination - Kaua‘i
Hawai‘i
Get lost in Kaua‘i — The Garden
Isle of Hawaii — and unearth the
creative essence of this vibrant island.
Capture the natural beauty Pali Ke
Kua (Hideaways) Beach with your
camera. Here golden sand meets the
varied blues of the sea. Bring your
GoPro® and film the spectrum of colors
blanketing the cliffs and valleys of
Waimea Canyon as you fly by on a zip
line safari. Bring your brushes along
for a hike to Wailua Falls, this double
tiered waterfall surrounded by emerald
foliage will appeal to your inner Monet.
Wyndham Bali Hai Villas
Wyndham Ka ‘Eo Kai
Wyndham Shearwater
Makai Club
Makai Club Cottages
Wyndham Kaua’i Beach Villas
Choose from one of six WYNDHAM
Club Pass resorts in Kaua‘i:
• Wyndham Bali Hai Villas
• Wyndham Ka ‘Eo Kai
• Wyndham Shearwater
• Makai Club
• Makai Club Cottages
• Wyndham Kaua‘i Beach Villas
Winter 2015
SPECIAL
BENEFITSOFFERS
FOR YOU
Owners’ Dreams Come True on the High Seas
• The Lengsevat family from South Carolina won the ultimate cruise vacation on Norwegian
Cruise Lines®
• They entered the Accelerate to the High Seas Sweepstakes while on vacation at
Wyndham Ocean Boulevard.
• These busy family restaurant owners joined Wyndham in 2001 so they could leave a
legacy of vacations to their two children, who will be joining them on the cruise.
Winter 2015
Behind the Lengsevat family, from left
to right: Jeff Myers, chief sales and
marketing officer, Wyndham Vacation
Ownership; Franz Hanning, president
and chief executive officer, Wyndham
Vacation Ownership; Brandt Snedeker,
Wyndham-sponsored pro golfer; Steve
Holmes, chairman and chief executive
officer, Wyndham Worldwide; Andrew
Stuart, president and chief operating
officer, Norwegian Cruise Line.
WYNDHAM WATCH
Wyndham Cares
Supporting our communities is a core value at
Wyndham that is best reflected in our Wishes
by Wyndham program. Through it, associates
show their commitment to enriching the lives of
those in need with in-kind donations, volunteer
hours and by raising awareness and funds for
organizations related to its mission.
• Las Vegas associates partnered with the
Goodie Two Shoes Foundation to provide new
shoes to more than 400 children with financial
hardship.
• Myrtle Beach associates hosted children from
Backpack Buddies — a nonprofit organization
that gives children in need backpacks filled
with nutritious food. Associates raised $32,500
for the event, providing 400 gifts and a
bicycle for each child.
• Associates from Branson properties held
their third annual charity flag football game,
providing proceeds to help a local Branson
High School student who had recently lost his
mother, just three years after losing his father.
Winter 2015
WYNDHAM WATCH
Go on a Recycling
Adventure with Binny!
The newly launched Binny’s Recycling
Adventure app is a fun and interactive way for
kids of all ages to learn about recycling and
how to take care of the environment while
vacationing at Wyndham resorts.
• Go through four different terrains where
Binny must avoid trash, such as milk cartons
or old tires, and pick up recyclables, like tin
cans or plastic bottles.
• The more recyclables Binny collects, the
more stars you receive. After completing
four levels, fun recycling facts will be
unlocked depending on how many stars
were collected.
• Download the game for free by searching
for “Binny’s Recycling Adventure” in the
Apple App or Google Play stores.
Join Binny on a fun and interactive journey!
Learn about caring for the environment, your community
and have a little fun along the way.
Just download this free app and let the adventure begin!
Winter 2015
BENEFITS FOR
WYNDHAM
WATCH
YOU
Scambusters
KEEPING YOU POSTED
Your Scambusters team wants to ensure you’re being
provided the most up-to-date information on the
latest scams targeting timeshare owners. We will
continue to support consumer protection legislation
and to inform you of scam that may affect you.
Proceed with EXTREME CAUTION
RENTAL SCAMS
The latest scam we’ve heard about targets those wanting to rent their timeshare.
Defrauding Travelers:
• Some companies are creating websites aimed at taking up-front money from travelers booking
vacations with the promise of a reservation at a timeshare resort. Unfortunately, the promised
reservation does not exist. A renter shows up at the resort, but there is no unit reserved or available.
• These companies keep the up-front money, don’t arrange alternative lodging for the renter, and do
not answer emails or phone calls.
Defrauding Timeshare Owners:
• Other timeshare rental companies have promised quick rental of your timeshare with the promise of
a high return.
• The companies offer too-good-to-be-true deals in the hopes of getting their hands on your
timeshare, your money, or both.
If you decide to rent from or with a third party timeshare company, please ensure you are dealing with
a reputable business. You don’t want to get mixed up in someone else’s fraudulent scheme.
Winter 2015
JUSTICE PREVAILS
For several years, Wyndham
Vacation Ownership and
our owners have partnered
with the FBI in their criminal
investigation of one of the
largest scam companies in
the industry — the Vacation
Ownership Group (VO
Group). We’re pleased
to share that one of the
company’s principals, Adam
Lacerda, was sentenced to
27 years in prison for his role
in a $3 million conspiracy to
scam timeshare owners. His
wife, Ashley Lacerda, and
two other individuals were
also convicted. Thirteen other
defendants pled guilty.
WYNDHAM WATCH
The Leader in Vacation Ownership
CLUB WYNDHAM is a part of Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world’s largest vacation ownership business.
TOTAL VO SALES ($ IN MILLIONS)
OWNERS
Wyndham
$1,889
Wyndham
904,000
Hilton
$844
Diamond
540,000*
Marriott
$648
Marriott
415,000
Diamond
$532
Hilton
230,000*
Bluegreen
$524*
Starwood
220,000*
Starwood
$323*
Bluegreen
188,853*
RESORTS
UNITS
Wyndham
203
Wyndham
24,000
Diamond
93
Marriott
12,866
Bluegreen
76*
Diamond
11,352
Marriott
58
Bluegreen
6,889*
Hilton
44
Hilton
6,794
Starwood
15
Starwood
5,078*
Disney
12
Disney
3,647
Source: Reflects 2014 data from the 10-Ks of Wyndham Worldwide, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, Hilton Worldwide, Starwood Hotels &
Resorts, Diamond Resorts International and The Walt Disney Company, unless otherwise indicated. *Reflects 2014 data from Vacation Ownership WORLD
Magazine, May 2015
Winter 2015
WYNDHAM WATCH
Among the Best of the Best — An Award-Winning Company
Named One of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies by Ethisphere Institute
Top 50 Greenest Companies in the U.S. by
Newsweek
FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Companies
List – Hotels, Casinos and Resorts
U.S. Veterans Magazine’s Best of the Best Award
for Supplier Diversity
100 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate
Responsibility Magazine
Top 5 Best Hotel Rewards Programs 2015-2016
by US News & World Report
LODGING Magazine’s Sustainability Award for
Lodging Brand of the Year
DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity
ARDA Refurbishment Award: WorldMark
Whistler - Sundance Lobby Renovation
Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service
ARDA ACE Community Service Award
ARDA ACE Excellence in Customer Service
Recognized by Hispanic Association on
Corporate Responsibility for Demonstrating
Leadership and Commitment to Equality Top 50 Companies for Latinas by LATINA Style
ARDA ACE Philanthropic of the Year Award
ARDA ACE Innovator Award
ARDA ACE International Project of Excellence
Award: Wyndham Resort Denarau Island, Fiji
The above list represents a sampling of awards and recognition earned by Wyndham in 2013, 2014 and 2015, as of April 2015.
Winter 2015
ARDA Green Sustainable Program within a
Company
BENEFITS FOR YOU
Wyndham at Home
You benefit from our buying power!
Did you get your Beautyrest® on that sweet
Simmons® mattress in your unit? Do you love
cooking with our great GE® appliances? How
about those deluxe linens and housewares?
Then you’ll love this:
Wyndham enjoys special savings on those
items and more, because we buy it all in
bulk. But, what’s a great deal if you can’t
share it with friends? That’s why Wyndham
passes its buying power on to you as
an exclusive owner benefit. Log on to
wyndhamathome.com today to see what we
have in store for you.
Winter 2015
WYNDHAM REWARDS
Wyndham Rewards® has changed.
You could earn more points than ever before with a rewards program
that’s better than ever. So go ahead, you’ve earned it.
go free
With just 15,000 points you’ve earned a free night at
any Wyndham Rewards hotel.1
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+
go fast
Get a go fast award at a Wyndham Rewards hotel for just
3,000 points plus some cash.2
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go get �em
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For every qualified stay, you’ll get 10 points per dollar or
1,000 points whichever is more.
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We’re revolutionizing rewards. Go to WyndhamRewards.com to review the FAQs for more information.
Maintenance fee redemption credits are still available starting at 10,000 Wyndham Rewards points.
Good for 1 standard room at a participating hotel, up to room’s maximum occupancy, subject to availability. Most properties: applies to room rate only, including taxes. Certain all-inclusive properties: also applies to meals and other amenities for up to 2 guests.
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ot all Wyndham Rewards Hotels participate in go fast Award Program. Amount of cash required for a go fast Award will vary by hotel. Good for 1 standard room, up to room’s maximum occupancy, subject to availability. Most properties: applies to room rate only,
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excluding taxes. Certain all-inclusive properties: also applies to meals and other amenities for up to 2 guests.
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ost properties: points are earned for dollars spent on room rate only. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts properties: 10 points are earned for each dollar spent on the total folio. Qualified stays have a total room rate of $25 and up over the course of a member’s stay.
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See program terms and conditions for more information on qualified stays.
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Winter 2015
MAKING THE MOST OF TRAVELSHARE ELITE
Travelshare A la
Carte Offers
TravelShare Elite level members may
use their TravelShare Qualified Credits
for a variety of vacation and travel
offerings from select providers.
Lake Powell Houseboats
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Glen
Canyon National Recreation Area
and Lake Powell when you vacation
in a charming houseboat. You’ll be
surrounded by breathtaking views,
ranging from rock canyons to the
gorgeous shoreline extending from
Arizona to Utah. Each night you’ll drift
off to sleep — rocked by gentle waves,
and each morning you’ll wake to the
warm glow of the Arizona sun.
Other Travel A la Carte Opportunities
Include:
• African Safaris
• Club Med Cancun
• Napa Valley Wine Train
• Queen Mary 2
• Ride the Rails of Europe
• Escape to New York City
• Adventure to the Grand Canyon
• Novasol Private European Villas
• Harley-Davidson® Rentals
Offers are subject to change and based on
availability.
Winter 2015
BENEFITS FOR
YOU
ESPECIALLY
FOR
OWNERS
WorldMark® by Wyndham My Savings members can enjoy significant savings through their
access to discounts of up to 50% at more than 240,000 local and national merchants. If
you took advantage of discounts like these, you might save this much in a year!
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Go Out to Lunch
1
Dry Cleaners
4
Theme Parks
1
Go Out to Dinner
1
Buy Clothes/Shoes
2
Live Events
2
Order Pizza
7
Hotel Nights
5
Oil Changes
1
Entertainment
7
Car Rentals
Each Year
1
Send Flowers
4
Movie Tickets
3
Rounds of Golf
Estimated Annual Savings*
1
Haircuts/Spa Visit
3
Cruise Days
Each Week
Each Week
Each Week
Each Month
Each Month
Each Month
Each Month
Each Month
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
$1,954
TIP: Use your Perks benefit at restaurants while on vacation, or for car rentals, restaurants and hotel nights
when you’re on your way to your resort.
Find out how much you might save by visiting wbwmysavings.com and clicking on the Savings Estimator link today!
Download the My Deals mobile app to keep yourself updated when traveling.
*The above Estimated Yearly Savings is an estimate and for example purposes only. Actual savings may vary. Your savings is dependent upon various
factors such as participating merchants in your area and the amount of times you access the merchants during the term of your membership.
Winter 2015
BENEFITS FOR YOU
Where can I go?
Thousands of Last CallSM vacations units are available at any given time
with new destinations added daily. Here is a sampling of destinations
where RCI® Members have booked Last CallSM vacations:
What is a
Last Call Vacation?
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CANCUN
MEXICO
ORLANDO
F LO R I DA
BRANSON
MISSOURI
S H E N A N D OA H VA L L E Y
VIRGINIA
P U E R TO VA L L A R TA
MEXICO
P U E R TO P L ATA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Last Call vacations are clearance-priced vacations that are
typically available less than 6 weeks before check-in.
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The accommodations are at the same great RCI® affiliated resorts, with the same
great amenities as other exchange vacations or Extra VacationsSM getaways.*
Can I book online?
SAVE
$
15
USD
Last CallSM vacations can be booked online or via phone.
Booking online saves you $15USD off regular phone rates, so online
prices for Last CallSM vacations are $244USD - $294USD per week.
Why is it a great vacation option?
How do I book a Last Call vacation?
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Log in to your RCI account by visiting
www.WorldMarkTheClub.com or calling 1.800.585.4833
to begin your search.
Last CallSM vacations are a great option if:
You are looking for a last minute vacation.
You are looking for a great vacation deal.
You would prefer not to use WorldMark Vacation Credits.
Winter 2015
These vacations are limited and subject to availability.
Resort offer and rental inventory are made available by Resort Rental, LLC (operating as Holiday Rentals, LLC in MD and TX), an Indianalicensed limited liability company, whose managing broker is Donald J. Killingback.
CST: 2081369-50. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST36515. Nevada Seller of Travel Registration No. 2006-0006. Washington Seller of Travel Reg. No. 602560941.
Resort Rental, LLC and related marks are registered trademarks and/or service marks in the United States and internationally. All rights
reserved.
WorldMark® by Wyndham is a registered mark used with the permission of Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc.
© 2015 RCI, LLC. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Winter 2015
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OWNER TESTIMONIAL
WorldMark Estes Park
ESTES PARK, COLORADO
We grew up with John Denver music, so I always wondered about the
meaning of his famous song, “Rocky Mountain High.” We finally made
it to Worldmark Estes Park in the fall of 2012, and learned the answer.
The Rocky Mountain National Park reaches an elevation of over
12,000 feet, and visiting it gives you a sense of well-being and awe
that you never forget!
Before we even passed through the gate on our first visit to the
park, we encountered an entire herd of elk grazing just yards from
the side of the road, oblivious to the people watching them in quiet
wonder. Inside the park, we were greeted by quaking yellow aspen
alongside the roads, waving at us in their golden splendor, as if to
say “Welcome!” We had never seen a marmot before, and we were
delighted to see one at the summit playing peek-a-boo with us behind
the tundra. We were feeling that “Rocky Mountain High,” and it was
only our first day there!
As the sun was starting to set in the park, the elk were gathering
in large herds in the open fields, with the males bugling loudly as
they vied for affections of the ladies in the herd. We gazed on them
until our stomachs rumbled, and then returned to the resort. After
barbecuing against the backdrop of the snow-capped Rockies, we
relaxed in the hot tub under the starry sky planning our next day’s
adventure.
Robin Trembath
Winter 2015
OWNER TESTIMONIAL
WorldMark Kihei
KIHEI, MAUI, HAWAI‘I
Hawai‘i has been on my list of must-see
places since I was young. I remember
how peaceful and happy my parents
were when they returned from their
trip with pictures full of beauty and
culture. Finally, in October of last year,
my husband and I ventured out on our
dream vacation to Maui!
We stayed at WorldMark Kihei in a
one-bedroom unit. The resort is in a
great location, within walking distance
of the beautiful clear blue beach.
The friendly staff greeted us and
recommended a great restaurant nearby,
Café O’Lei. The resort is also near other
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great food including the Kihei Café,
which we couldn’t get enough of.
We couldn’t have asked for better
weather for our six-hour snorkeling
excursion to Molokini Crater. The water
was transparent blue and you could
clearly see schools of vibrantly-colored
fish under the water. On the way back to
shore, a family of dolphins caught a ride
next to our boat!
Along with the memorable beauty came
some unforgettable excitement. As we
were packing for our flight, I noticed a
hurricane was moving near Hawai‘i at
that very moment! I thought to myself,
“I’m sure it will miss us …” To our surprise,
we received a notice on our door from
WorldMark letting us know which
precautions to take and what to expect.
I really appreciated the communication
from the resort. Luckily, Hurricane Ana
diverted the island. We couldn’t have
asked for a better experience overall.
Holly Black
WYNDHAM
CHAMPIONSHIP
BENEFITS FOR
YOU
Photo credit: John Gillooly/PEI
Love Wins at the Wyndham
Davis Love III won his third Wyndham Championship on Aug. 23, earning him 500 FedExCup points and
$972,000 in prize money. Love was followed by Jason Gore, with 16-under, and Paul Casey, Charl Schwartzel
and Scott Brown, all tied for third with 15-under.
Winter 2015
BENEFITS FOR YOU
See how WorldMark owners capture their unforgettable vacation memories.
Northwestern Adventure.
Cerulean Blue Waters.
Sunny Side Up.
Owner Donna Clibbon and her
grandchildren show off bear-plate
souvenirs while on vacation at
WorldMark Blaine.
Owner Dottie Prachard and her
husband posing at South Point
Hawai’i during their WorldMark Kona
adventure.
Owner Teresa Waydent enjoys
a sundrenched breakfast by the
windows from her 19th floor unit
at WorldMark Vancouver – The
Canadian.
Winter 2015
WYNDHAM WATCH
Serious Funds for SeriousFun℠
Wyndham Worldwide leaders — on behalf of Wishes by Wyndham — presented a $160,000 check to SeriousFun℠ Children’s Network during the
Wyndham Championship. The donation was supported by the Wyndham associate fundraiser Camp Challenge Rides. The donated funds will be
divided equally among the eight SeriousFun Children’s Network camps that are designed to create life-changing experiences for children with
serious illnesses. Since 2009, WVO associates have raised more than $2 million through financial and gift-in-kind donations — enough to send more
than 660 kids to camp.
Winter 2015
SPECIAL OFFERS
Wyndham Reef
Resort – Cayman
Islands
Experience the brilliance of the
Cayman Islands at the Wyndham
Reef Resort hotel, located in Grand
Cayman’s East End on Collier’s Bay,
and the only full-service beachfront
resort on the entire island. This hotel’s
enviable location puts you directly on
the shores of the crystal-clear, blue
waters of the Caribbean Sea. Here
you’ll enjoy splendid days at the fullservice spa, enjoy meals at the on-site
restaurant and stay in one of the 152
ocean front suites where you’ll have
picture perfect Caymanian sunrises
and sunsets to enjoy.
As a WorldMark® owner, you save
up to 20 percent off the Best
Available Rate* when you book
through your hotel savings
program. Simply book online at
wyndhamhotelgroup.com/wbw, or
call 800-364-6176 and provide the
agent with the identification number
1000008723 when making your
reservation.
*Best Available Rate is defined as the best,
non-qualified, unrestricted, publicly available
rate on the brand sites for the hotel, date and
accommodations requested. The discount for
some properties may be less than 20% off Best
Available Rate. Certain restrictions may apply.
Winter 2015
BENEFITS FOR YOU
Rewards Around
Every Corner
Make the most of your ownership by
redeeming Wyndham Rewards® points toward
your maintenance fees. Check out just some of
your fellow owners who have used this great
benefit to save on their maintenance fees!*
These results are not typical, but if you can
offset a portion of the cost, what would you
do with the extra savings?
Owner Name
Maintenance Fees
Paid with Wyndham
Rewards Points
Frank S.
$3,420
Edmund P.
$3,240
Patricia K.
$3,240
John B.
$3,000
Phyllis R.
$2,760
Garry W.
$2,580
Ernest T.
$2,160
Steven S.
$2,100
Reta Beth S.
$2,040
Larry J.
$2,040
*Redemptions of owners using Wyndham Rewards points
from July 10, 2015 – September 10, 2015. Average per person
savings $60-$180. Please refer to the Wyndham Rewards
brochure for additional information.
Winter 2015
As owners and Wyndham Rewards members, we take
advantage of discounts and make good use of the excellent
system Wyndham has in place.
- Judy C.
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At a Glance
Wyndham Worldwide
is the world’s largest:
Wyndham Vacation
Ownership boasts:
• Vacation ownership company
• More than 900,000 owner families
• More than 661,000 rooms in 70
countries under 15 hotel brands
• Vacation exchange network
• More than 200 resorts
• Approximately 7,650 franchised hotels
• Hotel franchisor
• Approximately 24,000 units
• Locations spanning six continents:
North America, South America, Africa,
Europe, Asia and Australia
People really love WorldMark!
In 2014, owners made:*
• More than 551,900 resort reservations
• More than 12,300 guided tour reservations
• More than 17,000 cruise reservations
• More than 17,300 RCI® exchanges
*Information is based on statistics as of Dec. 31, 2014.
Winter
Fall
2015
2015
Wyndham Hotel Group offers:
BENEFITS FOR YOU
Owners receive 11 monthly issues of Destinations! You also have access
to the monthly Insider newsletter and weekly special offers through
the Pulse.
OCT. 2015
WorldMark Keeps You Informed
New Resorts in
THE SOUTHWEST
2015 Election
UPDATES & INFO
• Articles include insight from fellow owners, happenings in and
around your resorts, and program news.
• Receive updates about how to maximize your vacation ownership
and other owner incentives.
A Magazine Exclusively
for WorldMark Owners
DESTINATIONS | October 2015
Winter 2015
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MAKING THE MOST OF TRAVELSHARE® ELITE
TravelShare is an exciting
program that gives you more
vacation options, added ways to
plan and book vacations, along
with extra advantages you can’t
get anywhere else.
Ownership Tier
Benefit Levels
63,000 or
more credits
35,000 to
62,999 credits
20,000 to
34,999 credits
WorldMark Silver, Gold and Platinum Elite
owners enjoy exclusive vacation planning
benefits, special benefits during their resort
stays, Elite Now offers throughout the year,
and much more. Visit the TravelShare page
on worldmarktheclub.com, or ask us about
the program.
Winter 2015