Destinations Issue 2, 2013 - Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific

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MELBOURNE
Your New CBD Resort
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THE W.A. ROAD TRIP
FROM PERTH TO DUNSBOROUGH
ESCAPE TO
New Zealand
YOUR WINTER GUIDE TO
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NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED
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Artist’s impression of Wyndham on William
contents
welcome
A
s you flick through the pages of this winter issue of
Destinations, you will see a lot has been happening in the
WorldMark South Pacific Club over the past few months.
Expanding your travel horizons even further comes the
exciting news of plans for a brand new resort, in one of Australia’s
greatest cities – Melbourne!
Currently under development, Wyndham on William
will be centrally located on the corner of William and Little
Bourke Streets, right in the heart of the city. The architecturally
designed development will be sleek and modern and will offer a
combination of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
This project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2014, with
87 apartments planned for transfer into the WorldMark South
Pacific Club.
With numerous art galleries, museums and live entertainment
venues, along with superb dining options and great shopping,
Melbourne is truly a cosmopolitan holiday destination. There are
many calendar events held throughout the year, around which
you can plan a holiday, including the Melbourne Cup, Formula 1
Grand Prix and the Australian Open. You can read about all the
exciting plans we have for this new Club resort on page 9.
DESTINATIONS MAGAZINE ISSUE 74
CEO & Managing Director: Marketing & WorldMark Services: Owner Marketing & Loyalty Manager: Editor: Deputy Editor: Art Director: Designer: Barry Robinson
Mark Potgieter
Erin Kimmince
Angie Christofis
Sarah Meredith
Karen Moores
Larna Howard
© 2013 WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham.
All rights reserved. Issue 74 Winter 2013. Destinations
Magazine is published quarterly by Wyndham Vacation
Resorts Asia Pacific Pty Ltd ACN 090 083 613 for WorldMark
South Pacific Club by Wyndham Owners. Whilst every effort
is made to ensure accuracy of information, Wyndham Vacation
Resorts Asia Pacific cannot be held responsible for changes
which may occur after press date or for incorrect information
provided. Reproduction of any part of this publication without
written consent is prohibited. All prices in Destinations
Magazine are in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated.
Contact details
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PO Box 7493, Gold Coast MC, QLD 9726, Australia
or fax: AU +61 7 5512 8899
WorldMark South Pacific Club
Tel: AU 1300 850 160, NZ 0800 850 160, FJ 008 003 263
International: +61 7 5512 8021
Email: [email protected]
For contact details of our respective departments, refer to
the back cover of your Resort Guide or online at
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Terms & Conditions
My Story Competition (page 4 & 5)
By entering submissions to My Story, participants agree to
unrestricted use of their photographs and testimonials without
any compensation by WorldMark South Pacific Club by
Wyndham and Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
For ‘Picture It’ and letter contests, please label each photo with
your name and Owner Number and include a description of
where the photo was taken.
All photos must have been taken by an Owner, on a WorldMark
South Pacific Club holiday, exchange holiday, or Owner Event.
Digitally altered photos will not be eligible for entry. My Story
entry letters may be edited for space and clarity. Only one
winning entry per person per year will be permitted. Photos will
not be returned.
2 WELCOM E
Another big announcement featured in this issue is the
launch of our new website (page 12). WyndhamAP.com has
been designed to reflect all of Wyndham’s operations in the
Asia Pacific and encompasses Wyndham Vacation Resorts
Asia Pacific, WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham and
Wyndham Hotel Group in the South Pacific. Your new and
improved WorldMark South Pacific Club section has been
designed to provide you with easier navigation tools and a
world of online resources and booking capabilities, right at your
fingertips. We hope you will be delighted with the changes.
Be sure to read our feature about Wanaka and her stunning
sister city, Queenstown on page 15. Plus, a resort hopping, wine
tasting adventure in Western Australia awaits you on page 30.
As always, this issue brings you plenty of great holiday
ideas across your WorldMark South Pacific Club destinations.
Until next time...
Use of Submissions: By submitting a story and/or photos,
the writer agrees to the use of blog post, pictures, names and/
or statements for future promotional purposes without further
payment or consideration. By submitting a letter, photo or blog
post, unless otherwise advised, each writer also agrees that
WorldMark South Pacific Club may use this information or
disclose it to other organisations that may use it, in any media for
future promotional, marketing & publicity purposes without any
further reference, payment or other compensation to the writer.
‘Picture it’ Winner (page 4)
Creative Services will award the best photo of each issue a $50
cheque. A yearly winner, chosen from the four issue finalists,
will receive one week at a WorldMark South Pacific Club resort
of their choice, subject to availability.
winning LETTER (page 5)
One letter and its accompanying photo will be selected each
issue. The winning entry will receive a voucher for three nights
accommodation at a WorldMark South Pacific Club resort of
their choice, subject to availability.
MY STORY BLOG (page 5)
All entries to the above two contests are eligible to be posted on
the My Story Blog.
Privileges by Wyndham (‘Privileges’) is provided by
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, which is the
Developer of the WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham.
The benefits bestowed under the Privileges program are provided
at the complete discretion of the Developer, which may revoke,
modify or add benefits at any time at its discretion without prior
notice. Privileges comprises various membership tiers and the
benefits obtained through Privileges will vary depending on the
tier of membership. Visit worldmarksp.com/privileges for full
Terms and Conditions.
RCI & ICE (PAGES 24 & 34)
Exchanges through RCI and ICE are only available to RCI
members or ICE members and may attract fees and charges.
Privileges members receive complimentary memberships to both
RCI and ICE at no additional cost, subject to them being in good
standing.
Third Party Advertisements
(pages 18, 24 & 34)
WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham and Wyndham
Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific accepts no responsibility or
liability for third party advertisements published in this issue
of Destinations Magazine. All third party advertisers take full
responsibility and liability for their advertisements and any legal
consequences that may occur as a result of their advertisement or
any representations contained therein.
Features
09 NEXT
STOP: Melbourne CENTRAL
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Your new resort coming soon in 2014
NEW ZEALAND’S WINTER
Wanaka – more than a ski destination
26 LOCAL SECRETS
Get insider tips from Owners and staff
on some of your favourite holiday destinations
30 RESORT
HOPPING
Take a Western Australian road trip
from Perth to Dunsborough
Barry Robinson
Regulars
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
02WELCOME
CEO and Managing Director
TRAVEL & WORLDMARK PACKAGES
(pages 17, 22, 23, 29 & 32)
Tel: AU 1300 850 160, NZ 0800 850 160, FJ 008 003 263
International: +61 7 5512 8021, [email protected]
All Packages: Travel Terms and Conditions apply.
Visit worldmarksp.com/conditions. Contact Travel by Wyndham
for prices from other capital cities than what is advertised, single
supplements, high season surcharges, costs for children or for
detailed itineraries. Full details can be obtained by calling or
emailing Travel by Wyndham.
Rates: All prices are in Australian dollars, per person twin
share, unless otherwise stated, based on travelling in low
season, inclusive of taxes and exclude visas and insurance. All
flights are based on return economy airfares unless otherwise
stated. Taxes will vary depending on departure and stopover
cities and are subject to change. Packages, flights and tours
are subject to availability at the time of reservation. Travel by
Wyndham reserves the right to adjust their prices in the event
that prices and/or exchange rates fluctuate.
Cancellation: Travel by Wyndham reserves the right to
withdraw an advertised package at any time and all packages are
subject to the Terms and Conditions of the individual airlines and
travel providers. Cancellations and amendments will be billed
for cash.
Club Tours: Minimum numbers must be met on advertised
Travel by Wyndham Club Tours for a Wyndham Vacation Resorts
Asia Pacific escort to attend. If numbers fall below the required
minimum, pricing on advertised package may alter.
Liability: Although WorldMark South Pacific Club makes every
effort to ensure that it only arranges the services of professional
and safe activity operators for its members and guests, WorldMark
South Pacific Club accepts no liability for any loss, injury or damage
that a guest or Owner may sustain from whatever cause including
activity operator’s own negligence. Members and guests participate
in any activity/tour at their own risk and release, discharge and
indemnify Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Pty Ltd and its
subsidiaries and all other associated entities and personnel from
and against all liability in relation to any loss or injury that they
may sustain, whether caused by activity operator’s negligence or
otherwise. Please note that any packages advertised in conjunction
with a stay at WorldMark South Pacific Club resorts (WorldMark
Packages) will be subject to the normal Club Guidelines and
Regulations covering issues such as booking requirement, season,
size of the apartment chosen, days of the week you holiday, and
length of stay.
Travel by Wyndham Pty Ltd ACN 090 106 077.
IATA No: 02356141, QLD TAG1753.
PO Box 7493, GCMC, QLD 9726.
Barry Robinson
CEO & Managing Director
Wyndham Vacation Resorts
Asia Pacific
04 MY
STORY
Share your holiday stories
and photos
06 NEWS
Find out the latest Club news
Club Services
12WYNDHAMAP.COM
Introducing your new look
Club website
19 SOCIAL
BUTTERFLIES
25OWNER
EDUCATION
How Owners are getting social in cyberspace
How Owner Education can help
with your holiday planning needs
Travel the World
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TRAVEL SPECIALS
Your travel plans sorted
TRAFALGAR SPECIALS
Travel the world like an insider
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WINNING LETTER
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is why we chose to celebrate our 50th
Island. family last July.
chaotic Christmas period when we received a call from Wyndham
Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Denarau
Island. We seized the opportunity to book a weekend in a three-
was the best holiday ever, thoroughly
friend and grandparents. When we arrived we were impressed
and most memorable occasions we have
welcome. We were thrilled to be told we were among the first
Story
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e just wanted to share some thoughts about our wonderful
e love Fiji. We love the people,
weekend away at the new Wyndham Victorian resort –
the resort at Denarau Island
WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham at Ramada Phillip
and everything else about Fiji. That
We were hoping for a quick local getaway just before the
wedding anniversary with all our
It was our fourth visit to Wyndham
advising us of the newest Victorian destination – Ramada Phillip
Island, but the first for our family. It
bedroom cottage so we could take our 14-year-old daughter, her
enjoyed by all… one of the happiest
by the beautiful, natural surrounds and the warm, friendly
ever experienced.
WorldMark Owners to arrive at this new destination and we were
Cecil and Joan Denny
gift – a penguin with baby ornament souvenir. What a beautiful
made to feel like honoured guests. We even received a gorgeous
Above: Ramada
Phillip Island’s pool.
Right: A threebedroom cottage.
Below: The famous
Penguin Parade.
surprise!
This truly is a fantastic resort. With two 14-year-olds in tow as
well as elderly grandparents, the resort appealed to all of us. The
SEND YOUR PHOTOS!
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goes into the running to win overall best photo
of the year and one week at a WorldMark
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cottage was beautiful, clean and well appointed. The café and
Factory. We took a relaxing tour of the Grand Prix museum and
courts are immaculate and well-maintained. The walking tracks
lookouts. We loved the Churchill Island Heritage Farm, which
pizzeria are first class. The facilities such as gym, pools and tennis
The Denny family enjoying family fun at the Sabeto mud and hot pools on
Denarau Island, Fiji.
are scenic and well laid out. The staff are helpful and courteous. The beauty of this resort is that there is much to enjoy at the
perfect getaway for families, couples, retirees – everyone!
accommodation and service, we all agreed that Phillip Island is a
Thanks for a great weekend away. The girls can’t stop talking
about it, the grandparents, who are very seasoned travellers, are
atty and I had the honour of being invited to a
raving about it to everyone and we are so happy that we became
2012. It seemed a shame to only go for the wedding,
financial outlay is rewarded by countless priceless memories with
of our visit to the USA. As part of the trip, we stayed
Phillip Island weekend confirmed to us what a good decision we
Orleans and San Diego.
We will happily come back to stay at Ramada Phillip Island in
also used Credits with Travel Club to help with a
times and memories at other WorldMark destinations and Club
wedding in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA in September
WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham Owners. The initial
so using our Credits to assist, we made a big holiday
our loved ones, now and for the rest of our lives. This excellent
at the WorldMark resorts in San Francisco, New
have made towards our family bond and personal happiness.
We are Privileges Platinum members, so we
the future, but we especially look forward to more wonderful
opportunities. number of flights and some other accommodation.
In addition, we managed to snare accommodation
at the extremely hard to get Manhattan Club, New
York through RCI.
The USA is a very large country and using our
Privileges by Wyndham Credits to stay at a myriad
of resorts available made the journey that much
more affordable.
4 MY STORY
We enjoyed all this activity over just one weekend, yet it was
to the fantastic Koala Conservation Centre where we were able
P
Patty McCarthy pictured at Union Square, San Francisco.
made us feel like we had gone back in time. leisurely and relaxing. Coupled with excellent Ramada Resort
to see koalas asleep in the trees just a few metres away from us. UNION SQUARE
took in the stunning sights at The Nobbies and other ocean
one location, but you are also only a few minutes drive away from
a range of activities and spectacular sights on the island. We went
PHOTO ENTRY:
We all enjoyed the fun and tasty delights at the local Chocolate
Patty and Terry McCarthy
Niela and Phillip White
“We were amazed by the
spectacular Penguin Parade, a truly
memorable experience for all of us”
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Cairns Refurbishment
Complete!
Phillip Island Declared a National
Surfing Reserve
Twenty-nine apartments have been refreshed
and repainted at WorldMark South Pacific Club
by Wyndham Cairns. Splashes of bright tropical
colours coupled with earthy tones
now greet Owners and guests upon
check-in to WorldMark Resort
Cairns.
Luxurious new carpets have
been laid and the two and threebedroom apartments have been
re-furnished with brand new
dining suites, coffee tables, bedside
tables, side tables and upholstered
bedheads.
Soft furnishings have also been
replaced with stylish bed runners
and scatter cushions. Bathrooms
have been revamped with new toilet
cisterns, grout, silicon and minor
vanity modifications.
Layne Beachley, seven-time world surfing champion and Wyndham Vacation
Resorts Asia Pacific’s Ambassador, recently helped launch Victoria’s first
National Surfing Reserve on Phillip Island.
The reserve comprises four sites along Phillip
Island’s coast: Cape Woolamai, Smiths Beach,
Summerland and Cat Bay. It is the first of its kind
in Victoria and one of just 25 iconic surfing sites in
Australia that are ‘cared, shared and preserved’.
Several dignitaries celebrated the newest
National Surfing Reserve, including Ryan Smith,
Victorian Minister for Environment; Brad Farmer,
Chair of National Surfing Reserves; and local
surfing stars Glyndyn Ringrose and Nikki Van
Dyke.
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
supported the event and welcomed the official
attendees, as well as surfing great Layne Beachley,
who stayed nearby at WorldMark South Pacific
Club by Wyndham at Ramada Phillip Island, your
newest Club resort.
Find out more at surfingreserves.org
Updates to
Resort Guide
A refurbished apartment at
WorldMark Resort Cairns.
New Singles
Facebook Group
The
Club
regularly
Looking for new friends and
updates the Resort Guide
people to travel with? Check
section on your website to
out your new Facebook group.
ensure you have the most
Created at the suggestion of
current information. Since
Owners, the idea of the group
the 2013/2014 Resort
is for WorldMark South Pacific
Guide was published in
Club Owners who are single
December 2012, some
or travel alone, to connect with
changes and corrections
other Owners. Share interests,
have been made to the
tips and travel plans and meet
following pages:
Phillip Island’s National Surfing Reserve Launch. Layne Beachley pictured centre.
like-minded people who share
• RCI exchange fees your passion for travel!
(page 130)
Twelve Owners (pictured
• Bonus Time rate (page 133)
left) attended the first Holiday Friends
• Credit Charts for WorldMark Club resorts
Escapade to Phillip Island, where they
in the US (various)
enjoyed a welcome party and visited three
The apartments and features listed at your resorts
in Rotorua, Coffs Harbour – Treetops and Torquay
have also been amended. Please remember that
the Associate Room at Wyndham Vacation Resorts
Asia Pacific Wanaka (page 79 of the Resort Guide)
is only available to Privileges by Wyndham
members. Visit worldmarksp.com/resortguide
for the full details on these revisions and the most
updated information.
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Phillip Island parks, including the famous
Penguin Parade!
Keep an eye out for WorldMarkSP
Holiday Friends getaways where you can
meet fellow Owners during a variety
of group activities at some of your
WorldMark South Pacific Club resorts.
Join the WorldMarkSP Holiday Friends
Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/
WorldMarkSPSingles/
Ramada Phillip Island
and Ramada Port
Douglas Host Official
Opening Celebrations
WorldMark South Pacific Club by
Wyndham’s newest resorts have both
enjoyed official opening celebrations.
Ramada Resort Phillip Island was
officially opened on 22 April with the Hon.
Ken Smith MLA, Member for Bass and
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, in
attendance.
CEO and Managing Director of
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific,
Barry Robinson, hosted the cocktail function,
which was also attened by tourism and local
government representatives.
“Ramada Phillip Island is a fantastic
addition to WorldMark South Pacific
Club’s resort portfolio, providing Owners
with a unique natural setting to enjoy its
abundance of wildlife attractions including
the Penguin Parade,” said Barry.
The official resort opening showcased
32 newly refurbished cottages, revealing a
revitalised holiday experience for Owners
to enjoy. The resort’s collection of Wyndham
Green initiatives were also highlighted,
including in-room recycling and water
saving measures.
Opening celebrations for Ramada
Resort Port Douglas will be held on 20 June.
The official resort opening celebrations will
include a welcome to country by Kuku
Yalangi elders and a traditional smoking
ceremony.
CEO and Managing Director, Barry Robinson;
Bass Coast Shire Councillor, Kimberley Brown;
and Member for Bass, the Honourable Ken Smith MLA
celebrate the official opening of Ramada Phillip Island.
WorldMark Resort Pokolbin Hill.
Perth and Pokolbin
Hill Refurbishments
Refurbishment works at Wyndham
Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Perth
commenced in April and are scheduled to
be completed by mid July. Eighteen deluxe
studio rooms will be refreshed with paint,
carpets, premium fabrics and furnishings.
Existing television cabinets will be
demolished and replaced with a more
modern, open design featuring stone
tops and allowing for larger televisions.
Upholstered bed heads with a jet silk shot
finish will add to the rooms’ luxurious
offerings including deep spa baths and his
and hers showers.
The two-bedroom standard apartment
will also enjoy a face-lift with charcoal
wool carpets in the bedrooms and an
upgrade to soft furnishings. New scatter
cushions, bed runners and luxury deep
pile rugs will introduce warm tones of red,
grey and tangerine in two-toned textured
fabrics. A new sofa, armchairs, fresh paint
and artwork of local imagery will also
feature.
Refurbishment works at WorldMark
South Pacific Club by Wyndham Pokolbin
Hill are scheduled between mid July and
the end of September 2013. Twenty-one
studio, one and two-bedroom apartments
will be refurbished with a fresh coat of
warm white paint accented by burnt
orange and chocolate soft furnishings.
Wyndham Outram Perth.
Brand new chestnut toned wool carpets
will be laid throughout, and all apartments
will enjoy an upgrade in furniture with
contemporary walnut dining suites, coffee
tables, side tables and bed heads. Dining
chairs will be fully upholstered and new
sofas, arm chairs and bed ensembles will be
installed.
Bathrooms will also receive a freshen
up with regrouting of tiles to refresh each
space. Artwork depicting the Hunter
Valley’s scenic landscapes will adorn the
walls. New curtains and roller blinds, caesar
stone benchtops and new splashbacks in
the kitchens will be eye-catching features.
As always, disturbance will be kept to a
minumum as we complete these works.
Thank you for your patience as we continue
to deliver you ‘as new’ resorts.
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to make Wyndham on William one of the
Club’s most popular destinations.
Known for its plethora of world-class
restaurants, unique boutique shopping
and trendy bars and clubs, Melbourne also
offers endless cultural and entertainment
experiences. Browse one of the 100-plus
art galleries, including the iconic National
Gallery of Victoria and the Australian Centre
for Contemporary Art by day and then catch
some laughs at a stand-up comedy show by
night.
Make a date with Lady Luck and hit the
tables at Crown Casino or play it safe and just
take in one of the ever-changing live shows
at The Palms – Crown’s live entertainment
venue. There truly is so much to see and do in
Melbourne that one visit to this beautiful city
just won’t be enough.
If you are travelling with children, hop
aboard one of Melbourne’s legendary trams
and explore the city sights – it will be an
experience they will remember forever.
There’s also an abundance of other familyfriendly activities and attractions such as
Melbourne Zoo, Luna Park Melbourne and
Melbourne Aquarium, all of which are easily
accessible by public transport.
2014 will be here before you know it! In
the meantime, you can keep up-to-date with
all the progress of Wyndham on William at
worldmarksp.com/clubnews. Plus, look out
for updates in your Destinations Magazine.
and we’ve been listening.
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Now you’ll be excited to know that your
next Club resort will be located in the
heart of Melbourne’s bustling CBD!
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of
being
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at
Flemington during the race
that stops the nation. Perhaps
you’ve been craving the
thrills and excitement that only watching the
Formula 1 Grand Prix live in person can offer.
Or maybe you just want to experience all the
beauty and culture this cosmopolitan city has
to share. No matter the reason, your dream
holiday to Melbourne is about to come true.
Due for completion by the end of 2014,
Wyndham on William will consist of two
adjacent buildings: a 23-storey tower on
William Street and a 21-storey building
on Little Bourke Street, which have been
designed by Bruce Henderson Architects.
The sleek and modern development will
provide a combination of 531 studio, one, two
and three-bedroom apartments, as well as
extensive retail space. The mixed-use property,
which is a joint initiative between Wyndham
Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific and Wyndham
Hotel Group, will include accommodation
for hotel guests as well as the 87 apartments
that will be available to Owners through the
WorldMark South Pacific Club.
Onsite facilities will include 24-hour
concierge, gym, restaurant, medical centre,
library, conference space, meeting room and
spectacular rooftop pool, offering panoramic
cityscape views. These stunning amenities
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WyndhamAP.com
ALL THE FANTASTIC FEATURES FROM THE ORIGINAL
worldmark WEBSITE REMAIN, BUT HAVE BEEN
RESTRUCTURED FOR
A USER-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE
WyndhamAP.com
Introducing
YOUR ‘new look’
website
wyndhamAP.com
The new About Us section
will serve as a welcome for new
and existing Owners and includes
information about WorldMark,
how Ownership works and the
publications available.
E
xtraordinary holidaymakers
deserve an extraordinary website, so
we are extremely proud to unveil our new
website, wyndhamAP.com
The largest hospitality company in the
world, Wyndham Worldwide is a multifaceted company offering a diverse range
of hospitality services, from Vacation
Ownership to vacation exchange and hotel
lodging.
In the Asia Pacific (AP), Wyndham
operates three key business arms: Wyndham
Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific, WorldMark
South Pacific Club by Wyndham and
Wyndham Hotel Group in the South Pacific.
Given our diverse services — and more
importantly, our mission to make holiday
dreams come true — we have created a
central online hub for all of Wyndham’s
operations in the Asia Pacific.
The complete layout of the WorldMark
website has been redesigned to make it
easier to navigate and locate information.
We hope you enjoy exploring your
collection of experiences in a fresh way,
and if you are new to our website, you
can explore your Ownership and diverse
holiday options in ways never done before!
The Ownership section will be
a must-visit for every Owner. It
houses Club News, Privileges, Friends
First, Owner Events, Exchange, Enhance
Ownership and Gift Certificates. You
will also find information about how
your Ownership works including
accommodation, housekeeping, levies,
how to book, payment options and more.
The existing Holiday
Deals section still offers the
latest hot deals, Club Tours and
packages, but is presented in a
new user-friendly layout.
Responsive to smart devices, tablets
and smartphones, this website is the new
interactive face for Wyndham in the Asia
Pacific, and the Owners and customers
we serve.
Rotating banners with improved,
larger photo galleries are a feature,
while the easy-to-use functionality, fresh
design and intuitive layout provides a
superior experience all round.
Everything we represent is present
on here: our passions, values, services
This website is the new interactive face for
Wyndham in the Asia Pacific, WorldMark South
Pacific Club, the Owners and customers we serve.
All the features of My Assistant
are still here, but features an advanced
expand and collapse function.
and of course our resort destinations.
Every aspect of this website has been
fuelled by your questions, wishes,
perspective and knowledge.
We invite you to visit the new website
at wyndhamAP.com, explore what’s new
and join in the conversation.
If you haven’t done so already,
download the free WorldMark
SP app, which includes a free QR
code reader, and scan the QR code
with your smartphone device to be
taken directly to the website.
More destination and
resort imagery appear on the
updated resort pages alongside
comprehensive information on
accommodation types, resort
facilities and local attractions.
Don’t worry!
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Support is a new section that
incorporates existing areas of the
website – Owner Education and the
Online Support Centre – so Owners can
get help in one convenient location.
worldmarksp.com
will still get you to where you need to be!
W YNDHA M AP.COM
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BIG
changes
are
coming
New Zealand’s
WINTER
More thang!just skiin
C
heck-in to Wyndham Vacation
Resorts Asia Pacific Wanaka this
winter to discover a destination that
offers a whole lot more than just
skiing and snowboarding.
...even
greater
rewards for
referring
Winter in Wanaka is heralded by the arrival of snow on
its lofty peaks, a buzz in the air and a jam-packed events
calendar! For many, the arrival of Jack Frost in New
Zealand’s Southern Alps means it's time to hit the mountains
and enjoy the variety of snowboarding and skiing terrain,
not to mention the fun to be had by tubing, snowshoeing,
snow mobiling and heli-skiing. But if snow sports are not
your passion, this incredible region offers an abundance
of options for off the slopes fun. The lakeside village
of Wanaka and neighbouring Queenstown are worldrenowned destinations offering some of New Zealand’s most
breathtaking scenery. You will also find Michelin star chefs,
award-winning restaurants and a lively après ski culture.
Find out what this means to you at
worldmarksp.com/refer
Call 1800 Friends (1800 374 3637) in AUS or 0800 440 418 in NZ
New zealand ’ s winter
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Getting to
anaka’s spectacular backdrop of the Southern Alps, its
picture perfect lake and the wilderness of the Mount Aspiring
National Park attracts travellers from the world over. In fact, it is so
strikingly beautiful and offers such a vast choice of recreational fun, it was
recently given the honour of the world’s first protected lifestyle reserve.
WANAKA
There are a variety of ways to get
to Wanaka: air, coach or self-drive.
Wanaka has its own airport with
daily flights to Christchurch while
Queenstown Airport is 45 minutes
away. Christchurch and Dunedin
Airports are within five hours drive
of Wanaka and are linked by good bus
services and car rentals. For driving
between Queenstown and Wanaka
and the ski fields, make sure you carry
chains, just in case the road becomes
covered in snow. If you are in a rental
car, ensure the chains fit before leaving
the depot. A few minutes practice is all
it takes.
HIKING & NATURE
To absorb the region properly, leave plenty of time to explore. The National
Parks of Mount Aspiring and Fiordland offer some of the world’s most
breathtaking vistas. If you are a Lord of the Rings fan you will no doubt
recognise the dramatic and jaw dropping scenery, which featured as
‘Middle Earth’ in Peter Jackson’s movies.
Mount Aspiring National Park is New Zealand’s third largest World
Heritage area. It boasts a chorus of high mountains, glaciers and beautiful
river valleys and is a walker’s paradise.
Wine tasting in a wine cave.
Cruise lakes in Wanaka or Wakatipu.
If snow sports are not your passion,
there’s an abundance of options for
off the slopes fun.
Mountain biking, American Express Queenstown Winter Festival.
VINEYARDS &
CELLAR DOORS
Queenstown shopping.
Vineyards and cellar doors are plentiful.
The much-celebrated Rippon Vineyard, set
on the lake’s edge and one of the most picture
perfect vineyards in the world, is only a
10-minute walk from Wyndham Wanaka. Its
cellar door is the perfect place to sample some
Central Otago wine.
SHOPPING & DINING
A day or evening spent in Queenstown is a must.
One of New Zealand’s top visitor destinations,
Queenstown is only 45 minutes drive from
Wanaka. Queenstown’s famous shopping
area offers stylish clothes, unique homewares
and the latest ski and outdoor equipment. Its
restaurants and bars are renowned the world
over. Fergburgers’ burgers are so legendary they
have become a tourist attraction in themselves!
Queenstown also offers a variety of sophisticated
fireside dining. Try the acclaimed Botswana
Butchery (in either Queenstown or Wanaka) or
Rata, run by Michelin star chef, Josh Emett.
Wanaka is a food lover’s dream destination.
Take a food and wine tour or soak up some après
ski culture with a glühwein or schnapps at one
of Wanaka’s cosy winter warming bars.
Sledding on the mountain.
Queenstown and Wanaka’s
winter events calendars are
brimming with festivals,
sporting events and family
activities.
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The stylish and food savvy strip of Queenstown.
The views from Cardrona ski field.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Queenstown and Wanaka’s winter events calendars are
both brimming with festivals, sporting events and family
activities. The world famous American Express Queenstown
Winter Festival (June 21 to 30) is an annual highlight,
attracting thousands of visitors to the 10-day extravaganza.
Known as New Zealand’s biggest winter party, there will be
ice-skating, all-star snowboarding, dog derbies and a Mardi
Gras spectacular. International skiers and snowboarders
flock to Queenstown and Wanaka for the abundance of ski
races, multi-sport events and the 100% Pure New Zealand
Winter Games.
Wyndham Wanaka’s outdoor terrace.
SNOWSPORTS
If a fun-filled day on the slopes does spark your interest,
Treble Cone and Cardrona ski fields are both a short drive
from Wanaka. Fun and family friendly, Cardrona has a
fantastic kids’ program including an on-mountain early
childcare centre. Catering for children aged three months
to four years old, Cardrona Kindy will take care of the kids
while you have fun on the slopes! For children and adults five
years and over, Cardrona has a range of ski and snowboard
lesson programs designed to cater to all levels of ability and
confidence.
Treble Cone is the South Island's largest ski area and offers
the longest vertical run in New Zealand's Southern Lakes.
It is known for its long, uncrowded slopes and spectacular
views.
However you choose to design your New Zealand
holiday, any time spent in this winter wonderland is sure to
result in a lifetime of magical memories.
If you haven’t yet made it to the spectacular Southern
Alps, do yourself a favour and book your next holiday at
Wyndham Wanaka. To experience the breathtaking beauty
and festive atmosphere of the region in winter, book now!
The luxurious Presidential Suite.
Winter Wonderland
PACKAGE
Includes:
• 3 nights in a studio at Wyndham Wanaka
(Red 2 Season on Sat to Mon night)
• 4 days car hire of intermediate size car, pick up
and drop off from Queenstown airport
• One day OnePassNZ ticket
From
7,340
*
Credits per person twin share
Book now!
worldmarksp.com/
holidays
*Package may be booked during different season, using different apartment type and for
different length of stay. Credit values may vary. Bookings must be made according to the
WorldMark South Pacific Club Guidelines and Regulations.
DEPOSIT YOUR CREDITS WITH US
TODAY AND RETAIN YOUR UNUSED
CREDITS FOR TWO WHOLE YEARS!
Depositing early greatly improves your chance to land that
dream holiday.
Deposit your credits with Interval International and explore holiday options
in nearly 2,800 resorts in more than 75 countries around the world. Simply
log onto IntervalWorld.com to get the most current resort information and
request your holiday online or, alternatively, speak to an Interval International
Holiday Counsellor.
Remember, you now have two whole years to use your credits,
so don’t let them expire!
So where would you like to go? Magnificent scenery, beautiful tropical sunsets
and warm blue sea await you in Thailand. How about visiting Australia’s Gold
Coast? Take in great views of the famous beaches, enjoy endless days of
sunshine or simply explore the natural beauty of the landscape. To help you
plan your holiday, you can watch videos, explore destinations and tour resorts
with our latest addition to IntervalWorld.com — Interval HD.
For more information, please
call an Interval International
Holiday Counsellor.
Australia 0011-800-4683-7825
New Zealand 00-800-4683-7825
Social Butterflies
Not a member of Interval
International and want to find
out more about us?
Have you let your membership expire?
Would you like to discuss your benefits?
Visit our website at IntervalWorld.com to
enrol, renew or for more information. Our
Resort Directory is fully featured online
and is also available as an iPhone, iPad
or Android app.
INTERVALWORLD.COM
How Owners are getting
social in cyberspace
I
t’s no secret, WorldMark South Pacific Club Owners are getting very social out there
on the World Wide Web. In the past few years, the Club has seen a huge shift towards social
media as Owners get to know each other, chat, share stories and photos, and connect in
new ways with their Club. As a WordMark Owner, if you feel like getting social, you now have
everything from a ‘singles’ Facebook group to the WorldMark Champion Forum and travel blogs
to choose from.
You also have a whole gamut of online support available to assist you with your Vacation
Ownership. If you haven’t already sampled what benefits you can gain from connecting with
your Club online, we thought we’d take you on a little journey to explore just five of the fun and
informative social media platforms available to you.
story continues
SOCIAL BUT TERFLIE S
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Your Social Media Platforms
GetawaySP
For Owners by Owners!
getawaysp.com
WorldMark
Champion Forum
champion.worldmarksp.com
The WorldMark Champion Forum is
a searchable forum for Owners by
Owners! WorldMark Champions
have been selected to represent the
Club because they have utilised
WorldMark South Pacific Club
effectively, maximising their
Ownership and enjoying the
many benefits it offers.
Hop on the Champion Forum
to find questions posted by Owners
and answers from employees,
Champions and other Owners just
like you. Start a conversation and
meet the WorldMark Champions or, if you can’t find the information
you’re looking for in a previous question, ask your own!
CHAMPION SUPPORT STAFF:
Sheree W – Travel Club / Mel H – Owner Services
Karlee B – Staff Training / Sam L – Owner Education
Jacqi H – Owner Marketing and Solutions
Lorna G – Customer Service & Loyalty
Apivut C – Owner Marketing and Solutions
Stacey G – Public Relations
My Club blog
myclub.worldmarksp.com
Get an insider’s perspective and get inspired on the My Club Blog
written by WorldMark employees. This entertaining blog has become
a must read among WorldMark staff and Owners.
BLOG AUTHORS:
facebook.com/worldmarkspc
With over 11,000 fans, the WorldMark
Facebook page is a rapidly growing
online community.
‘Like’
the
WorldMarkSPC
Facebook page and stay connected
with all that’s happening in your Club.
Be the first to know about travel deals,
WorldMark holidays, resort updates,
Club news and more!
The WorldMark Facebook page has
become a very popular online resource
with Owners gaining valuable inside
information from each other. Facebook
enables you to immediately connect
with your Club and is constantly monitored by the social media team.
Note: The social media team does sleep, but most of the time you
will be delighted by their rapid response (they are a little bit addicted
to their iPads!) and can usually expect an answer within a few hours,
if not immediately.
FACEBOOK SUPPORT STAFF:
Apivut C – Owner Marketing and Solutions / Erin K – Owner
Marketing and Solutions / Jackie K – Owner Education
Jacqi H – Owner Marketing and Solutions
GETAWAYSP SUPPORT STAFF:
pinterest.com/worldmarksp
Pinterest is a virtual pinboard or
‘vision board’. It is a great place to
view even more photos of your resorts
and WorldMark destinations. Create
a pinboard of your dream WorldMark
holidays and post your WorldMark
holiday snaps.
PINTEREST SUPPORT STAFF:
Ilona C / Jacqi H / Apivut C – Owner
Marketing and Solutions
Ilona C / Apivut C – Owner Marketing
and Solutions
Our Service Promise to You
H
ere at Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific, our aim is to offer the best service, support and holiday inspiration wherever and
whenever it is most convenient for you, our WorldMark Owners. That’s why we have a dedicated social media team available
around the clock to answer queries and provide you with rapid responses. Your social media team come from different areas of
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific and all offer different aspects of specialised expertise, product knowledge and support. Most
social media enquiries are directed to the Customer Service & Loyalty team, led by Mel H. This team is commited to providing Owners
with outstanding service and Ownership support by ensuring that your questions are answered quickly and knowledgeably.
Your Social Media TEAM
My Story
myworldmarkstory.com
Be sure to check out the treasury of Owner tips and memories that
is the My Story blog. See what fellow Owners get up to on their
holidays by reading entertaining and inspiring stories written by
WorldMark Owners.
Not sure where to go next? Spend five minutes scrolling
through the pages of My Story and your list of must-see places
will soon be as long as your arm.
Why not spark that daydream for
your fellow Owners by sharing
your WorldMark holiday story and
destination tips?
Remember, every entry on the
My Story blog is in the running to
win Destinations Magazine’s winning
letter or ‘Picture It’ competition.
Post a story and some photos and
the next winner could be you!
Wy
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P.co
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Ilona C – Travel adventures
Erin K –
Balancing your lifestyle
Jackie K – Owner tips
Jacqi H – Family holidays
Facebook
From things to see and do, local dining recommendations, a local
events calendar and useful weather details, GetawaySP is brimming
with information about WorldMark South Pacific Club’s destinations.
Have a favourite Italian restaurant on
the Gold Coast? Recommend it for other
Owners for when they visit next. Not sure
where to take the kids in Coffs Harbour?
GetawaySP has the answer!
Pinterest
My Story Authors:
WorldMark Owners
MY STORY SUPPORT STAFF:
Ilona C – Owner Marketing and Solutions
All of these social media sites are accessible
at www.worldmarksp.com/myassistant
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If you haven’t done so already, download
the free WorldMark SP app, which includes
a free QR code reader, and scan the QR
codes with your smartphone device to be
taken directly to each website.
Latest Travel Specials
FROM YOUR EXCLUSIVE OWNERS-ONLY TRAVEL AGENTS...
New York, New York
Discover the exciting ‘Big Apple’!
Koh Samui
Vibrant Vietnam
Disneyland
Includes a 3-night stopover in
Bangkok.
Culture, colour and charm –
Vietnam has it all!
Get ready for some serious fun at
Disney California Adventure Park
and Disneyland!
FROM au
d
2,125*
$
PP T WIN
S HARE
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d
2,829*
$
PP T WIN
S HARE
Includes:
• Return economy airfares and taxes ex
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Perth
• Private transfers in Hanoi
• 3 nights at Sheraton Hanoi in an
executive room with breakfast
• Domestic economy airfares in
Vietnam
• 3 nights at Sheraton Hotel Resort and
Spa Nha Trang in a deluxe ocean view
room with breakfast
• Private transfers in Saigon
• 3 nights at the Hotel Majestic Saigon
in a colonial pool deluxe room with
breakfast
FROM au
Includes:
• Return economy airfares and taxes ex
Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne/Perth
• 2 nights at the Marina Mandarin
Singapore with breakfast and private
car transfers
• 15-night cruise onboard Azamara
Journey, cruising from Singapore to
Hong Kong in an ocean view stateroom
• All meals, standard spirits/beer/wines,
gratuities, bottled water, soft drinks,
speciality tea and coffee onboard and
shuttle service to and from ports
• 2 nights at the Harbour Grand Kowloon,
Hong Kong with breakfast and private
car transfers
Must book and pay in full by 30 June 2013.
TWIN SHARE
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$
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PP T WIN
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1,925*
$
PP T WIN
S HARE
Includes:
• Return economy airfares and taxes ex Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane
• Return transfers from Los Angeles
Airport to hotel
• 5 nights at Hotel Menage, Anaheim in
a run of house room
• BONUS stay 5 nights, pay for only 4 nights
• 3-day Disney Park Hopper Pass
including 1 BONUS Magic Morning
entry into a designated theme park
Includes:
• Return economy airfares and taxes ex
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane
• 5 nights at the Hotel Beacon in a
standard room
• Return airport transfers
• 48 hours all loops hop-on hop-off
pass including Statue of Liberty
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Travel in 2014 at 2013 prices...
6,950 *
FROM au
Includes:
• Return economy airfares and taxes ex
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Perth
• Return private car transfers in
Bangkok and Koh Samui
• 3 nights at the Novotel Ploenchit
Sukhumvit, Bangkok, in a superior
room
• BONUS stay 3 nights, pay for only 2 nights in Bangkok
• 8 nights at the Imperial Boat House
Resort in Koh Samui in a Boat Suite
• BONUS stay 8 nights, pay for only 4 nights in Koh Samui
• Breakfast daily
Immerse yourself in Hong Kong’s
experiences and destinations.
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PP T WIN
Imperial Russia
Boutique River Cruise
$
2,379*
$
Singapore to Hong
Kong Fly/Cruise
*Terms and Conditions apply. Refer to page 2. Offers subject to availability. All advertised prices are twin share. For single travellers, a single supplement may apply.
Flights from departure points other than those listed in the offers may incur additional charges. Koh Samui is valid for travel between 14 November – 4 December 2013.
Vibrant Vietnam is valid for travel between 10 – 31 October 2013, and seasonal surcharges may apply. Disneyland is valid for travel between 1 – 28 November 2013, and
image is courtesy of Disney. New York New York is valid for departures between 1 November – 9 December 2013, and seasonal surcharges may apply. Singapore to Hong
Kong Fly/Cruise is based on departure on 4 January 2014. Imperial Russia Boutique River Cruise is based on departure on 25 September 2014.
Includes:
• 13-day Uniworld Boutique River
Cruise from St Petersburg to Moscow
in category 6 stateroom
• All meals onboard including Captain’s
Gala and farewell dinners
• Complimentary soft drinks during
lunch
• Complimentary fine wine, beer and
soft drinks during dinner
• Bottled water replenished daily in
your stateroom
• 24-hour speciality tea and coffee
station
• 12 shore excursions hosted by Englishspeaking experts
• Onboard local entertainment and
signature lectures
CALL 1300 850 160 or
email [email protected]
For only
Your RCI
Escape
3000*
credits
Book within
30 days
check in
With Instant Exchange you could be enjoying
a quick escape to beautiful beaches, the
countryside or somewhere exhilarating and new!
BEVERLY
HILLS CLUB
Canary Islands
SPAIN
(C898)
Trevor and Robyn Jesser, from Everton Park, Queensland
Had great pleasure in presenting this fantastic holiday in
Spain to their son and his partner as a gift.
7 DAYS FOR 3000* CREDITS
WHERE TO NEXT?
It’s midway through the year already!
Have you booked your WorldMark holidays yet?
D
on’t know where to go or how to get
KORORA BAY VILLAGE, NSW 0834
Ian and Lisbeth Maunder from Parkwood, Queensland
Have used RCI Instant Exchange to stay at this award winning resort located
where the mountains meet the sea at Coffs Harbour.
7 DAYS FOR 3000* CREDITS
PATONG RESORT HOTEL, THAILAND 4344
Anita Parker from Highland Park, Queensland
Seized the chance to travel to Phuket through RCI Instant Exchange. Anita’s
accommodation was at Patong Beach, the most lively and favorite beach for
visitors.
7 DAYS FOR 3000* CREDITS
date. RCI is only available to Privileges by Wyndham members (at no additional cost and subject to them being in good standing) or RCI members. Exchanging through RCI may attract fees and charges.
there? Attending an Owner Education session
will help.
Don’t miss out on taking the holidays you already
own! Get inspired with great holiday ideas, learn
how to use your Vacation Credits and maximise your
Ownership at an Owner Education Session near you.
Owner Education is just Ownership support and a
free information service designed to help you understand
your Ownership, help you use your Ownership more
often and support you throughout your lifetime with
the Club.
Remember, you have many choices when it comes
to Owner Education, from Face-to-Face sessions held
in locations all over Australia and New Zealand, to
Online Conference Calls and DVDs you can watch at
home. To see all your Owner Education options visit
worldmarksp.com/education/workshops
Don’t miss out on
taking the holidays
you already own!
T
he beauty of face-to-face, group Owner Education
events is that you can meet and mingle with other
Owners and share tips and information. These sessions
are constantly updated with changing information from
your Club, so even if you have been before or you are a
first-timer, Owner Education really goes a long way to
help you get the most out of your Club experiences.
If you have never been to an Owner Education
session, chances are you are missing out on some
fundamentals to understanding your Ownership.
Book into a session today:
Call (AUS) 1300 850 160
(NZ) 0800 850 160
or visit worldmarksp.com/education
To book your next holiday call
1300 737 667 AU or 0800 737 667 NZ
OWNER EDUC ATION
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PORT DOUGLAS
QUEENSLAND
local secrets
Best breakfast? Tree Bar and Grill buffet
breakfast with all-you-can-eat pancakes for
the kids!
Did you know? The Daintree Rainforest
Like a sneak preview of your WorldMark Destinations?
is over 135 million years old. That makes it 40
million years older than the Amazon!
Let us give you our best tips from Owners and employees!
For even more insider knowledge visit getawaysp.com
I love Port Douglas because… The
warm temperatures make it feel like summer
all year round and we have the reef and the
rainforest right in our backyard!
Best kept secret: Cassowary Falls in the
Daintree Rainforest has great swimming and
you may even see some freshwater turtles!
COFFS HARBOUR
PORT DOUGLAS
RALEIGH WINERY
TIN SHED
Recommended by WorldMark Owner Phyllis H
“Fifteen minutes south of Coffs Harbour, at this
award-winning winery, you can relax with a
tasty cheese platter on the riverside deck with
spectacular mountain views.”
“A relaxed place to eat with panoramic views
over Dickson Inlet.”
Best breakfast? Split Café and Espresso
Bar at Sawtell is a local favourite. Try the
risotto with dried fruit compote and natural
yoghurt, and the banana hotcakes with
lashings of local honey, sour cream and
toasted walnuts.
Did you know? Coffs Harbour was
originally known as Korff’s Harbour after
Captain John Korff, who sheltered there in
1847. The name was misspelled on Sydney
survey records and it has remained Coffs
Harbour to this day.
Best kept secret… Kangaroo Walk at
Emerald Beach, located 15 kilometres north
of Coffs Harbour. As the name suggests,
Kangaroo Walk is a coastal walking trail
with resident kangaroos.
Where to Stay?
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PerUgino Italian Restaurant
Recommended by WorldMark Owner
Rosemary J
COFFS HARBOUR
NEW SOUTH WALES
Best bar: Watergate Restaurant and
PERTH
Recommended by WorldMark Owners
Phil and Sandy T
Where to Stay?
Anna Cribb - Front Office &
Reservations Manager
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia
Pacific at Ramada Port Douglas
Lounge Bar is a great place to relax and try
the best cocktails in town.
Best place for dinner: Salsa Bar and
Grill. Fantastic food and great atmosphere.
Don’t forget to try the red claw linguine.
Port
Douglas
Best buy: A souvenir from the local
Sunday Markets, from unique jewellery and
clothes to art pieces and handmade toys.
Must-do: A sailing trip to the Low Isles.
Explore the island, snorkel with green turtles
and swim with reef sharks!
Wildlife Habitat
The kids will love… Hartley’s Crocodile
Adventures. Be sure to time it so you catch both
the crocodile show and croc feeding boat trip!
Ramada Port Douglas
316 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas QLD
Great Barrier Reef
“A wonderful dining experience at Perugino
Italian Restaurant (within easy walking
distance from the resort). Fabulous food, elegant
surroundings and the most professional staff.”
PERTH
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Gary Collard
Resort Manager
Wyndham Vacation Resorts
Asia Pacific Coffs Harbour –
Treetops
Best breakfast? Nothing beats the
Best bar: Fiasco at the entrance to the
jetty.
Best place for dinner: Latitude 30 Jetty.
Must-do: Skywalk at Dorrigo. Drive
through Bruxner Park along Bucca Road
and remember to turn off to see the Forest
Sky Pier at Sealy Lookout. Don’t miss the
Butterfly House, Dolphin Marine Magic and
Ulong rainforest drive.
Insider’s tip: Visit Bellingen Markets,
Coffs
r
Harbou
Did you know? That Kings Park is one of
the biggest inner city parks in the world, was
the first to be designated for public use in
Australia and enjoys visitor volumes of about
six million people every year.
Latitude 30 Jetty
held every third Saturday.
The kids will love: Tabatinga if they
are seven and under, the Butterfly House
and Dolphin Marine Magic. The Big Banana
offers ice skating and water slides in summer.
Wyndham Coffs Harbour – Treetops
Pacific Bay Resort Precinct, 6 Resort Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW
Outram Big Breakfast. It includes a generous
serving of freshly cooked mushrooms,
beans, eggs cooked to your liking, sausages,
bacon and sourdough toast. An Outram Big
Breakfast assures a great start to your day.
Wyndham Vacation Resorts
Asia Pacific Perth
Best place for dinner: Royal India has
become an institution in Perth attracting
patrons from members of Parliament to
movie stars.
Best kept secret: An underground bar
Best bar: Brown Fox is a sophisticated bar
The kids will love… To explore, climb
rocks and ropes, wade through creeks, build
cubbies and get dirty at the recently opened
Rio Tinto Naturescape. Or better still have a
day of discovery at the nearby SciTech.
and entertainment venue called Bar Open
in Northbridge, this place is only accessible
through the back of William Street and offers
arcade games as well.
Where to Stay?
Perth
Must-do: Rottnest Island; a place like no
other, experience the world’s finest beaches
and bays, in the only car free zone in Perth.
Insider’s tip: Free Central Area Transit
(CAT) buses are the best, quickest and stress
free way to see Perth, avoid the cost of taxis
and the hassles of city driving by catching a
CAT to almost all corners of the city.
with great old-world charm on Outram Street
(within walking distance of the hotel)!
Kangaroo Walk, Emerald Beach
Isaiah Eringo
Front Office Team Leader
Wyndham Outram Perth
32 Outram Street, West Perth WA
Rottnest Island
Brown Fox
LOC AL SECRE T S
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From crashing to cruising..
A few words from Owner, Alan Marriott,
as shared on our Owner Forum...
I
t took me a couple of years before I used my Credits for the first
time. In reality I was my own worst enemy… not looking beyond the
four-month calendar and then clicking out of the website, not having
found exactly what I wanted.
It was not until I went to my first Owner Education session that my
ears heard and eyes opened to how better to use the tools we have. It is
like trying to drive a vehicle for the first time. If someone shows you the
basics first, it becomes so much easier to develop skills and understanding
as opposed to just crashing and blaming the vehicle. Yep, I crashed in those
early years.
If you haven’t been to an Owner Education session, that would be the
first step. In that room will be Owners who have not only been in your
position but persevered and between them know all the tricks to maximise
value from their Ownership.
Secondly, if your first preference is not available this time around, it is
possible to go on a waitlist. Some of those long-term bookings do cancel.
So let the system work for you! In the meantime, take the opportunity to
try out a different resort, as it may be a pleasant surprise.
If your holiday plans are not exactly known,
still make the booking. Once it is locked in, it is
possible to move it back or forward a few days
(subject to availability) before the final date
to cancel or amend. Reservations can always
help you with that.
Alan Marriott
WorldMark South Pacific Club
by Wyndham Owner Since 2007
Call (AUS) 1300 850 160
(NZ) 0800 850 160
or visit worldmarksp.com/education
Latest Trafalgar
Specials
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EMAIL [email protected]
Christmas in
New York
Best of Italy
Experience a Christmas like
never before!
TWIN SH
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The ultimate
tour of Italy.
6,398*
+3,000 *
$
OM
Includes:
• Return economy airfares and taxes ex
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane
• 10 nights first class accommodation
in twin rooms with private facilities
• Enjoy a special Christmas day lunch at
one of New York’s most iconic hotels
• Enjoy a farewell dinner at one of New
York’s finest restaurants
• Air-conditioned coach travel
• Professional travel director
• Meals and sightseeing as per
Trafalgar’s Christmas in New York
itinerary
European Whirl
T WIN
SHAR
3,62 *
8
+ 3,0
00 *
$
E PP
F ROM
This journey takes you through
Europe’s most impressive cities!
TWIN SHARE
PP FROM
*
3,938*
+3,000
$
Includes:
• Return economy airfares and taxes ex Sydney/Melbourne/
Brisbane/Perth
• 12 nights first class accommodation
in twin rooms with private facilities
• Trafalgar’s ‘Be My Guest’ lunch at a
farm near Florence
• Trafalgar’s ‘Hidden Treasure’
experience
• Air-conditioned coach travel
• Professional travel director
• Meals as per Trafalgar’s Best of Italy
itinerary
Includes:
• Return economy airfares and taxes ex
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Perth
• 1 night first class accommodation pre
tour in London
• 11 nights first class accommodation in
twin rooms with private facilities
• Trafalgar’s ‘Hidden Treasure’ experience
• Air-conditioned coach travel
• Eurostar high-speed train from London
to Brussels
• Professional travel director
• Meals as per Trafalgar’s European
Whirl itinerary
Owner Education
Just Ownership Support
*Terms and Conditions apply. Refer to page 2. Offers subject to availability. All advertised prices are twin share. For single travellers, a single supplement may apply. Flights
from departure points other than those listed in the offers may incur additional charges. Christmas in New York based on tour departure on 17 December 2013 and must be
booked and paid in full by 30 June 2013. Best of Italy based on tour departure on 9 November 2013 and must be booked by 31 July 2013, with two people travelling together
on the entire itinerary. European Whirl based on tour departure on 5 November 2013 and must be booked by 31 July 2013, with two people travelling together on the entire
itinerary.
T R AFALGAR SPECIAL S 29
Resort Hopping
WESTERN AUSTRALIA!
Fremantle Harbour.
The treetop walk in Kings Park, Perth.
Vasse Felix Restaurant, Margaret River.
Perth
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Dunsborough
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Enjoy the sunset over the Indian Ocean. Photography courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.
ive me a chance to travel and my bags are packed before
you can say “go”, so when I recently spotted loads of cheap flights to
Perth, I seized the chance to explore Australia’s spectacular west coast and
discovered resort hopping is the way to go!
resort hopping
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Perth
After touching down in Perth, I picked up my hire car and
was delighted to check-in to the very stylish, luxury boutique
hotel, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Perth.
Each hotel room has its own deep spa bath (the city’s
largest), while premium furnishings and linens complement
an espresso and cream colour scheme. I stretched out on my
heavenly pillow top bed, ordered room service and drifted
off into a deep happy sleep.
The next morning I hopped on the Perth Sightseeing Bus,
which picked me up from right outside the hotel doors! We
visited Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Northbridge, Crown
Perth Complex, The WACA, The Bell Tower, The Perth Mint,
Swan River, Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia
and more. What a great way to see the city! There are many
different types of tours on offer. You can check them out at
citysightseeingperth.com. My tour took around 90 minutes,
but you can also use the hop-on hop-off facility and make a
whole day of it.
Fremantle
pitstop
In the afternoon I took the 30-minute drive to Fremantle or
“Freo” as it is known by the locals. A charming and lively port
city, it is recognised as the best-preserved 19th Century seaport
in the world. I made the most of the sunshine by strolling
through Fremantle’s warren of historic streets. There were
plenty of places to people-watch and enjoy a coffee amidst
lively street entertainment. I gave my wallet a workout at
fabulous bookshops and browsed some great boutiques
scattered along South Terrace. Then I headed to the wharf to
visit the new Western Australian Maritime Museum, where
famous boats are suspended from the ceiling, including
Australia II, the winged-keel yacht that shot to fame after
winning the America’s Cup in 1983.
AS IT IS KNOWN BY THE LOCALS,
“IS’FREO’
A CHARMING AND LIVELY PORT CITY.
“
To complete what was a perfect day, I feasted on fish and
chips at Fremantle’s Fishing Boat Harbour and then headed
back for one more cosy night at Wyndham Outram Perth.
Busselton
pitstop
On my second day I took the easy three-hour drive south to
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Dunsborough. On
the way, I stopped into Bussleton. Twenty minutes north of
Dunsborough, this picture perfect seaside town is famous
for its iconic landmark, the longest timber-piled jetty in the
Southern Hemisphere. You can stroll along the 1.8-kilometre
length of it or take the Jetty Train!
Beneath the water, incredible marine life can be viewed
from the Underwater Observatory. I took the train, and as we
chugged along, I was lucky enough to see dolphins frolicking
in the Indian Ocean just a few metres away!
Dunsborough
With the sheltered turquoise waters of Geographe Bay as its
front yard and a world-class winery right across the road,
Wyndham Resort & Spa Dunsbrough is in a sensational
location. The resort’s superb facilities, from Escape Day Spa
to the swimming pool, tennis courts and award-winning
restaurant could keep you entertained all holiday. But a
short scenic drive around Dunsborough brings you to
secluded coves with sugar white sand beaches, cobalt blue
water and pretty coastal trails. After exploring the scenery,
I treated myself to a blissful massage at the resort’s day
spa. Afterwards, I took my massage therapist’s advice and
continued my ‘treatment’ across the road where the friendly
folk at Flametree Wines greeted me with a tipple of ‘antioxidising’ red. Top this off with a succulent steak at Toby’s
Restaurant and I plopped into bed feeling ridiculously
satisfied with Western Australia.
Some wineries offer picnic hampers so
you can enjoy the sunshine.
Karri Forest at Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
Fremantle Markets, which is open Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, are a must-do
experience.
The winery restaurants, with their flickering
“fireplaces
and über cool architecture, offer the
perfect excuse for a lazy lunch.
“
Margaret River Region
Beyond Dunsborough, the Margaret River region invites
you to visit your choice of 100 plus world famous wineries
and boutique breweries. I could have driven myself, but then
I would not have been able to sample buttery chardonnays,
robust cabernets, fruit-intense semillons and refreshing fine
ales! So I had someone drive me. There are oodles of winery
tours that also take in some of the region’s best attractions.
Reception staff can organise a tour for you (either before or
during your stay).
The winery restaurants, with their flickering fireplaces
and über cool architecture, offer the perfect excuse for a lazy
lunch. Many tours include a winery lunch as a highlight of
the day. After stopping at spectacular Ngilgi Cave, our tour
guide took us to the restaurant at Vasse Felix vineyard, where
we indulged in incredible food. Throughout the tour we also
stopped to sample other indulgences including homemade
ice creams, fudge and chocolate, plump juicy olives and
locally made cheeses.
Wyndham Outram Perth hotel room.
... secluded coves with sugar white sand
pitstop
beaches, cobalt blue water and pretty
coastal trailS.
Newport Hotel, Fremantle.
Yallingup Beach.
Busselton Jetty.
Perth City skyline from Kings Park.
HOLIDAY PACKAGE
with winery tour!
Includes:
• 3 nights in a hotel room at Wyndham Outram
Perth (Red 5 Season)
Western Australian Maritime Museum.
• 4 nights in a studio room at Wyndham Resort &
Spa Dunsborough (Red 6 Season)
• Full day Margaret River winery tour
From
6,450* Credits per person twin share
Book now! worldmarksp.com/hotdeals
*Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Package may be booked during
a different season, utilising a different apartment type or for more or less nights.
Credit values may vary. Bookings must be made according to the WorldMark South
Pacific Club Guidelines and Regulations.
32 resort hopping
Many of Margaret River’s pretty vineyards also have acclaimed
restaurants, art galleries and wine tasting at their cellar doors.
Fireside dining Margaret River style.
Vasse Felix Restaurant, Margaret River Region
14 Night Transatlantic cruise
S
INCLUSION • All meals onboard
14 Night Southeast Asia cruise
S
INCLUSION• Stateroom with en suite, TV,
(classic, contemporary or
casual menu selections)
• Complimentary 24 hour
room service
• Dedicated Stateroom attendant
• Production shows, guest
entertainers, bar’s, lounges, casino
• Fitness Centre, pools and spa
• Port charges and government taxes
CELEBRITY CRUISES, Celebrity Equinox
14 Night Transatlantic cruise
between Barcelona and Fort Lauderdale
Selected departure in November 2013
Inside Stateroom (Cat 10) Twin Share
NOW
FROM
$1178*
AU
PP
plus
6000^ Privileges
Qualified
Credits
telephone plus a dedicated
stateroom attendant
• All meals onboard from
fine dining to pizzerias
• Spectacular Broadway shows
and live entertainment
• Kids and Teens programmes
• Fitness Centre, pools & spa
• Port charges and government taxes
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL, Voyager of the Seas
14 Night Southeast Asia to Australia cruise
NOW
between Singapore and Sydney
FROM
Selected departure in October 2013 $2544*AU
PP
plus
Balcony Stateroom (Cat D3) Twin Share 6000^ Privileges
Qualified
Credits
14 Night Magnificent Europe River Cruise
WYNNIE AND FRIENDS
Free New Activity Pack!
A
n exciting new children’s activity has recently been launched
across selected WorldMark South Pacific Club resorts. This
new free activity pack will be given to children upon check-in.
Wynnie and Friends’ Green Adventure, has expanded on the awardwinning Wynnie the Wallaby’s Green Adventure, which was launched
across resorts in 2011.
Wynnie and Friends takes children on a journey across the
South Pacific and promotes a sense of caring and responsibility
for the environment. Children are educated on the importance of
reducing pollution, and water and energy consumption, as well as
recycling, reusing and regenerating, through stories of Wyndham
Green initiatives at our resorts in Fiji and New Zealand. The book
introduces two new characters to the Wyndham Green team, Koru
the Kiwi and Tiko the Turtle. Look out for the new children’s activity
pack on your next WorldMark holiday.
AVALON WATERWAYS, Vista, Visionary, Expression,
NOW
Tranquillity and Panorama
FROM
14 Nights Magnificent Europe River Cruise
*AU
$5431
PP
plus
between Amsterdam and Budapest
6000^ Privileges
Qualified
Selected departures from May to October 2013
Credits
Indigo Deck outside Stateroom (Cat D) Twin Share
• Welcome reception
• All meals onboard
• Stateroom attendant
• Daily guided sightseeing
7 Night Fiji Islands cruise
S
INCLUSION • All meals (buffet and a la carte)
Wynnie
• Sparkling wine with breakfast, soft drinks
with lunch and beer & wine with dinner
S
INCLUSION• Stateroom with en suite, TV,
• Guided island, village and
school tours
• Snorkelling and glass bottom
boat tours
• Tropical island lovo feast and
kava ceremony
• Swimming pool, sauna and
2 sundeck Jacuzzis
• Friendly Fijian crew with
a wealth of local knowledge
CAPTAIN COOK, MV Reef Endeavour
7 Night Fiji Islands cruise
round trip Port Denarau
Selected departures from
January to March 2014
Outside Stateroom Twin Share
NOW
FROM
$1442*
AU
PP
plus
6000^ Privileges
Qualified
Credits
Koru
17 Night Australia/NZ cruise
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3... SELECT, SEARCH and BOOK!
For more information, call one our experienced ICE Cruises consultants on
AU 1300 723 199 or NZ 0800 699 012
www.icecruises.com.au
^Privileges by Wyndham is provided by Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific ACN 090 083 613 as the developer of the WorldMark South Pacific Club. Please see http://www.worldmarksp.com/privileges for further details. All deals are based on the Privileges
Platinum member level and redemption of up to 20000 Privileges Qualified Credits. * Terms and conditions apply and are located at www.icecruises.com.au/terms.php. Prices are correct at the time of printing. Subject to availability. All travel is facilitated
through ‘Our Vacation Centre Pty Ltd’ ABN No: 54 105 542 176 Travel License No: 3008099 TCF:4/8461.
FOR
WINTER!
prefer an endless summer, so in the wintertime
I head up to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Your Club accommodation at Ramada Marcoola
Beach and WorldMark South Pacific Club by
Wyndham Golden Beach are both ideally placed to
enjoy an action-packed holiday in Queensland.
Whenever I am on the Sunshine Coast, I always
telephone plus a dedicated
stateroom attendant
• All meals onboard from
fine dining to pizzerias
• Spectacular shows and
live entertainment
• Wine tastings, dance classes,
trivia contests, games etc
• Port charges and government taxes
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL, Radiance of the Seas
17 Night Australia’s Southern Coast
NOW
and New Zealand cruise
FROM
between Fremantle and Sydney
*AU
$2641
PP
plus
Selected departure in November 2013 6000^ Privileges
Qualified
Balcony Stateroom (Cat E3) Twin Share
Credits
Noosa Heads Surf Club.
Layne’s Pick
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ko
• Baking demonstration, Beer tasting
• Port charges and government taxes
Alexandria Bay.
queensland’s
sunshine coast
Ti
take a day trip to Noosa. A must-do is a hike through
the Noosa National Park, where there is a truly
spectacular coastal walk. There are koalas dozing in
the trees and in the winter you can often spot whales
and dolphins off the headlands. I like to walk the
Wy
INCLUSIONS
Stunning Noosa Heads.
nnie’s
coastal track past Boiling Pot to Tea Tree Bay, Dolphin
Point and Granite Bay. If you feel like a longer walk
On your next WorldMark
adventure, opt for
hiring a bike instead
of a car. Not only will
this cut down on fuel
consumption, but it will
be a fun and affordable
way to fully immerse
yourself in the fabulous
attractions of the region.
you can continue all the way to Alexandria Bay. Take
water and snacks with you, and a camera!
Once you’ve worked up your appetite, take your
pick for lunch at one of Noosa’s fantastic restaurants.
For casual yummy food, the Surf Club boasts an
unbeatable location, right on the beach
with knockout views of Noosa’s
‘first point’ right hand break.
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WorldMark
Travel & Service
Join the fun and see just how far
holidays with WorldMark can take you!
Whether you’re dreaming of an Australian outback
adventure or a luxury European cruise, WorldMark
can make it happen for you. Come along to this year’s
WorldMark Travel & Service Expos in Brisbane and Perth
and meet with your friendly Club consultants from a range
of departments including Travel Club, Owner Services,
Resorts Team and Owner Education. There will even be
representatives from our exclusive travel suppliers with
PERTH: Crown Perth
Saturday 19 October 2013, 9am – 3pm
some great travel deals, just for you.
BRISBANE: Stay tuned for details...
Book now at worldmarksp.com/expo
or phone 1300 850 160 for more info
With free giveaways throughout the
day, it will be fun as well as informative!