VDP Cancun News - Villa del Palmar Cancun Members

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Look at the Exciting Additions
to Our Beautiful Resort!
Private Dock
We have added a private dock to the beachfront area of the resort. This unique
feature will be used for spa treatments and private dinners. Imagine the peace
and relaxation you will feel as the sound of the waves and sea air restore and
renew you - this is pampering brought to a whole new level! Our dock is also
perfect for honeymooners or anyone wanting to share an exclusive, romantic
dinner with their loved one. The ambience over the serene Caribbean waters
is unbeatable – you will remember this experience forever. We are adding the
final touches on our private dock and can’t wait for you to enjoy it!
Beach Area – Great Changes
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Beach Lounge
We are pleased to introduce our fantastic new Beach Lounge! Relax in
luxury with your friends or loved ones. Our gorgeous Infinity Pool is
Adult Only and features lounge music for an upscale feel. During
the day (10am-6pm) you can enjoy butler service, a welcome drink
(tea of the day), small bites including fruit and sorbet, and a bottle of
sparkling wine for $20 per bed. (All-inclusive guests $15 per bed.)
During the evening (8pm-12am) take pleasure in music, dancing, and
our “bubble bar” serving sparkling wine cocktails and champagne.
No cover charge for evening hours.
2 Call 866–668–9261 for Club Caribe Villa del Palmar information and assistance.
As you may know, the waters and
natural sea grasses are protected in
the Isla Muejeres region in order to
safeguard the delicate ecosystem. We
recently have been allowed to carefully
clean the sea grass in front of the resort
and now have a beautiful clean and
white sandy beach for you to enjoy.
Look at the ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos
to see what a great job the resort did!
Garza Blanca Resort Update
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa welcomes its
newest restaurant, BocaDos STK. It’s a magnificent
addition to the culinary experience that our resort has
to offer. BocaDos STK reinvents your classic steak
house by creating a fresh new concept combining
worldwide contemporary flavors, with a menu that
offers small light bites. All of our dishes are meant to
be shared between you and your friends and family.
We offer an open kitchen grill design that reinforces a innovative and modern atmosphere. Quirky
décor and funky beats add to the ambience of
this intimate, stylish restaurant and lounge.
The cutting edge menu showcases an international
fusion between Latin and Asian cuisine and the
finest meat cuts through a variety of small bites
or “bocados.” Do your appetite a favor and visit
BocaDos STK. You won’t regret it.
Puerto Vallarta Around Town
Island Hopping
The Marieta Islands are one of the most important natural areas
in México. This wonderful paradise constitutes one of the world’s
biosphere reserves protected by UNESCO. The Marietas islands are a
sanctuary for seabirds, turtles, dolphins, and scores of tropical fish that
live among the coral reefs. Due to its rich marine environment, one of
the most popular activities is snorkeling since there are a huge amount
of coral reefs and fish. With our tour you will be able to enjoy not only
sea life but all the surroundings of this beautiful place, due to our boat’s design we are able to reach more
territory than any other boat in the area. You will have a unique experience discovering the wonders of nature
while looking for dolphins, whales, giant manta rays, sea turtles and exotic birds during bird watching, all
in their natural environment!
This 3.5 hour adventure is offered at 9am or 2pm from Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta.
Cabo Around Town
Hike Through The Desert
A trek through the desert is absolutely spectacular. Desert hiking
is best in the winter, with the temperature usually a pleasent 70˚.
Still keep in mind you will need to drink a lot of water during your
desert hike. The desert offers incredible rock formations, unique
vegetation and wildlife native only to this region. Hiking can be
for all ages and hiking in Cabo’s desert is something that you will
always remember. There are many hiking and natural history tours
which include fossil fields, challenging hikes into the Sierra de la
Laguna and day trips to old mining ghost towns.
Call 866–668–9261 for Club Caribe Villa del Palmar information and assistance. 3
Loreto Around Town
Dolphin Dive Center - Loreto
The Dolphin Dive Center is centrally located 1/2 block from the marina and
minutes from the best hotels, restaurants and local artisan shops. Off the
Loreto coast are five beautiful islands that are part of the Loreto National
Marine park - Isla Carmen, Isla Coronado, Isla Danzante, Isla Monserrate and Isla Catalina. This stretch of the Sea of Cortez is home to over
800 species of fish, unique to this area. You will see a wide variety of sea
life – tropical fish, game fish, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and sea lions.
You might get to meet a giant manta ray, hammerhead or seasonal whale
shark! Another amazing creature that migrates to the area in late summer
and fall is the incredible 6 ft long Humboldt squid. The underwater landscape is just as varied – an undersea rainbow of sea fans, coral and other
invertebrates.
•Terrain - rocky bottoms, jutting walls, undercuts, overhangs, sprawling
reef systems and several wreck sites.
•Temperatures – Water temperatures range from over 80°F (27°C) in the
summer and fall to the high 60’s & low 70’s in the winter and spring months.
•Visibility - ranges from 50ft to 100ft+.
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Holidays in Cancun
Dec. 3rd – We will begin our celebrations with the
traditional lighting of the Christmas Tree! We will also
be hosting a theatrical event featuring the story of
Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus.
Dec. 16th – Posada is one of Mexico’s most beautiful
traditions. It’s more than just a piñata party, it’s an
ancient celebration to preserve our stories and culture.
Dec. 22nd-Jan 6th – We will be celebrating Christmas
with a complete entertainment program including movies, shows, and activities. Be ready to find Santa on the
beach, and don´t forget to warn him about our uninvited
guest, the Grinch! The food will be delicious, the shows
will be entertaining and the dancing will be spectacular!
Dec. 31st – On the last night of 2012, take some salsa
lessons and be prepared to celebrate the New Year!
Our DJ will be playing until sunrise, and it will be the
most unforgettable way to ring in 2013!
Jan 6th 2013 - To conclude our program
we´ll be waiting for three wise men!!
Celebrate Dia de Reyes (King’s Day) with
us! It’s the perfect occasion to enjoy our
traditional Rosca de Reyes (Kings Ring…
similar to fruit cake) and also receive
amazing prizes & gifts for everybody!!
Club Caribe Annual Meeting
We have made many strides this last year at Villa del Palmar Cancun.
Help us celebrate by joining us for the Second Annual VDP Cancun
Member Meeting, being held at the resort December 6-7, 2012.
This year our theme is “Shoot for the Stars!” This is an opportunity
to recognize our “stars” – our hardworking staff, management, and
of course the members – all of us working together made fantastic
things happen this year.
During the Weekend, Member Services, Resort and Club personnel will update you on all the programs
and services we offer, and help you make the most of your membership.
At the Roundtable Sessions you can meet personally with representatives that can help with your specific
questions on Referral Program, Exchange Programs, Sales and more.
PLUS, we will be hosting a great Welcome cocktail party where you will be entertained with Mayan legends
of the moon and stars, and a fabulous “Star-Studded” dinner party that will toast the members, management
and staff with amazing talent and dancing for all. Bring your autograph books and get ready for some fun
interaction - our treat!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Welcome Cocktail Party
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Rhonda Mayer
Club Director
Villa del Palmar Cancun /Club Caribe
Friday, December 7, 2012
10am – 12 pm ................... VDP Cancun Member Meeting
12 pm – 1 pm .................... Round Tables
7 pm – 11 pm .................... VDP Cancun Dinner Party
Registration for the Meeting and social functions will be offered complimentary for members.
Up to two people can be registered at no charge for the first membership account through November 22, 2012 online.
Visit www.VDPCancunMembers.com to register. Once onsite you will receive a packet of materials and a Welcome gift.
Your meeting badge will allow you complimentary access to all events.
Extra Guests - Members may register to bring extra guests for $125 Per Person. (The first two people for your first membership account
are complimentary.) In order to register extra guests, please fill out their names on the online registration form, and we will contact you
by phone for manual payment via credit card. Any questions regarding extra guests can be directed to [email protected].
Please direct all other inquiries to member services at [email protected].
5 Call 866–668–9261 for Club Caribe Villa del Palmar information and assistance.
Important Addresses
& Phone Numbers
UVC International
404 Camino Del Rio South, Fourth Floor
San Diego, CA 92108
Hours: 7:30 am to 6:00 PM PST
Toll Free: 1-866-668-9261
Outside the US & Canada:1-619-209-5944
Fax: 1-619-209-5920
Website: www.vdpcancunmembers.com
Member Services: [email protected]
Newsletter & Website Suggestions:
[email protected]
Board of Directors: [email protected]
Annual Calendar
Maintenance Fee Deadlines
October – Maintenance fee assessment
bills will be mailed.
November 30th – Maintenance fee
payments due. 1st Installment is due
for members utilizing the quarterly
maintenance fee payment option.
December 1st – Unpaid maintenance
assessments are delinquent and subject
to late fees and penalties.
February 1st – 2nd Installment due
for members utilizing the quarterly
maintenance fee payment option.
May 1st – 3rd Installment due
for members utilizing the quarterly
maintenance fee payment option.
August 1st – 4th Installment due for members
utilizing the quarterly maintenance fee payment
option.
Vacation Banking Deadlines:
Summer Requests must be received by:
Villa del Mar
07/15
Villa del Palmar – PV
08/01
Villa del Palmar – Cabo
08/15
Gold (Summer)
09/01
Winter/Holiday Requests must be
received by:
Villa del Mar
09/15
Villa del Palmar – PV
10/01
Villa del Palmar – Cabo
10/15
Gold (Winter/Holiday)
11/01
Elite/VPA deadline:
11/01
Universal Vacation Club (the “Club”) and its manager, ResortCom International, LLC (“ResortCom”)
want to protect the privacy of Club Members to the extent allowed by law. To that end, the Club and
ResortCom will not disclose your email address unless you notify ResortCom in writing that you opt-in
and consent to having your email address disclosed by completing and returning an E-Mail Opt-In and
Consent Form to ResortCom. Please contact the Club’s Client Services Manager (currently, Cynthia
Lasher at [email protected]) to obtain the E-Mail Opt-In and Consent Form. Please understand
that the Consent Form constitutes a blanket and general authorization to release your email address
and that once your email address is released, there are no assurances on how that information may
subsequently be used, misused or further disclosed by the recipients, including for fraudulent, criminal
or other unauthorized purposes. The Club and/or ResortCom cannot be responsible for any misuse of
your email address. If you do not opt in, your email address will not be released.
On-Site Customer Service:
Dir. Member Services- Contracts, Sales issues,
Loan payments- Phone: (619) 342-1369
Email: [email protected] ,
On-site Club Manager- Reservations,
Maintenance Fees- 011-52-998-193-2600 ext. 530
Email: [email protected]
Villa del Palmar- Cancun
Carretera Punta Sam Km.5.200
MZ9, SMZ2, L3 Isla Mujeres
Quintana Roo, Mexico 77500
Phone: 011-52-998-193-2600
ResortCom International
Reservations and Member Services
Website: www.resortcom.com
Owner Referral Program
Toll-Free: 1-800-676-9394
Vacation Exchange
Interval International (11):
USA: 1-800-634-3415
CANADA: 1-800-638-3400
Website: www.intervalworld.com
Additional Resort Contacts
Villa del Mar I Villa del
Palmar-Puerto Vallarta
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio
KM 0.3 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco MX 48300
Phone: 011-52-322-226-1400
Fax:0 11-52-322-224-6837
Villa del Palmar- Flamingos
Paseo Cocoteros 750 Sur
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit MX 63732
Phone: 011-52-322-226-8100
Fax: 011-52-322-226-8101
Villa del Palmar- Cabo San Lucas
Km 0.5 Camino Viejo A San Jose
Cabo San Lucas, BCS, MX 23410
Phone: 011-52-624-145-7000
Fax: 011-52-624-145-7071
Villa del Arco - Cabo San Lucas
Km 0.5 Camino Viejo A San Jose
Cabo San Lucas, BCS, MX 23410
Phone: 011-52-624-145-7200
Fax: 011-52-624-145-7201
Villa del Palmar - Loreto
Carretera Transpeninsular K.M. 83
Ensenada Blanca
Loreto, BCS, MX 23680
Phone: 011 -52-613-134-1000