WorldMark`s Utah Golf Trail connects 4 fabulous resorts with 12

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A Magazine Exclusively for WorldMark Owners
June 2007
PLAYING
THROUGH!
WorldMark’s Utah Golf Trail
connects
with
WORLDMARK
MIDWAY
PHOTO ESSAY
4 fabulous resorts
12 stellar courses
HIGH-SPEED
INTERNET COMING
TO 50 RESORTS
THE GREAT
CITIES OF
ITALY
Sorry.
We’d love to show you all of the thousands of
places RCI can take you, but we’re out of room.
It’s hard to fit the thousands of destinations, where RCI’s 3,700 affiliated
resorts can be found, on one page. But as a WorldMark Owner and RCI
Subscribing Member, you have the freedom to vacation at any of them.*
You don’t have to use your WorldMark Vacation Credits until your reservation
is confirmed. And if you long to see more of the places shown here—or any
of the thousands that aren’t—take an RCI Extra VacationSM getaway† or
RCI Last CallSM vacation,† without using a single credit. With RCI, the world
is yours to explore. All you have to decide is where you’ll visit first.
Call 1-800-585-4833 to start planning
your 2007 vacation today.
*Subject to availability based on value-for-value vacation exchange principles.
†Extra Vacations SM and Last Call SM vacations are limited and subject to availability.
Additional restrictions may apply.
©2007 RCI, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
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contents
JUNE 2007
features
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Blazing a WorldMark Utah Golf Trail
Like following a path of irresistible bread crumbs, WorldMark
golfers can now track a blissful route through Utah’s superb golf
courses and four WM resorts. Here’s a guide to “driving” your
way through the state’s diverse beauty.
20
On the Green at Midway
Familiar touches such as fireplaces, special details like fanlight
windows, and how about that golf course view? Get to know
WM Midway through this delightful pictorial.
24
WorldMark Golf Discounts
WorldMark ownership brings special privileges at dozens of the
country’s finest golf courses.
departments
4 FROM THE DESK OF…
Where to build new resorts? Steve Miner, VP of Research and
Planning for Wyndham Vacation Ownership, describes the
search for top locations.
6 YOUR CLUB
Thousand Trails cards, high-speed Internet rollout, cancellation
guidelines, new resorts taking reservations, Inventory Specials,
Owner Education, holiday closures.
26 YOUR TRAVEL OFFERS
30 BIRDIES AND EAGLES
Wyndham Worldwide sponsors the Wyndham Championship
on the PGA TOUR.
ON OUR COVER:
DUFFERS, REJOICE! The annual Destinations
golf issue is here with course tips and owner
discounts. Photograph by B.M.W./zefa/Corbis.
from the desk of...
Where To Put The Next One?
Determining locations for new resorts
By Steve Miner
VP Research & Planning
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
W
orldMark resorts can be developed just about anywhere
enough owners want to go (within some limits, of course). So how
does WorldMark by Wyndham decide where?
First, it’s important to understand how the club grows. It is the selling of
credits through the developer that fuels the growth of new resorts. New WorldMark owners—and your own purchase of additional credits from WorldMark
by Wyndham—enable the club to expand. New resorts create additional credits
which, when sold, contribute to funding new resorts. Although you acquired access to resorts that existed in the club at your time of purchase, you also enjoy use
of properties that are built and registered into the club in the future.
Top locations for new inventory are determined through extensive research of
new and existing regions, as well as analysis of resort occupancy. We scrutinize
regions where WorldMark already has one or more resorts, new areas that appeal
to existing owners, and also new regions that will support an expansion of the
owner base.
When a WorldMark resort in a region is consistently full, we’ll consider adding
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DESTINATIONS | June 2007
ANKROM MOISAN ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS
Artist’s rendering of proposed
future WorldMark resort in
Anaheim, California.
ANKROM MOISAN ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS
inventory in the same general area. Some properties may have room for growth;
other areas require finding new buildable land, or an existing resort that can be
converted to WorldMark standards.
To learn where you most want new resorts, we conduct cost-effective e-mail
surveys with random samplings of owners instead of the entire 250,000+ owner base. This survey method ensures an unbiased sample and statistically valid
data, and provides respondents the opportunity to reply thoughtfully. The
most recent survey asked owners to indicate the locations—out of more than
200—they would
Artist’s rendering of interior
most likely use. It also
at proposed future WorldMark
allowed them to note
resort in Anaheim, California.
any areas we may have
overlooked.
Sometimes our
objective is to fulfill
two goals at once:
providing a destination
of interest to many
existing owners, and
opening a region to
owner growth. For
example, newly acquired WorldMark resorts in Taos and Red River represent
world-class locations for all owners to enjoy, while supporting owner growth in
nearby Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Though this process of prioritizing new locations is effective, there are a few
practicalities to consider:
• Cost: While we attempt to keep credit values as low as possible, high real
estate costs in some areas make development a challenge. In addition, construction costs have risen significantly over the last five years, in part due to
huge economic growth in China driving up the cost of steel and concrete.
• In a few resort areas, site availability is a determining issue. Developable sites
may not exist—at almost any cost—in areas such as Whistler, B.C.
• Regulatory issues can be a major factor. The California coast and Lake Tahoe
are examples of areas where it has become increasingly difficult to develop.
• Seasonality can be very important. For example, many great ski resort areas
are popular in winter, but demand falls off in spring, summer, and fall. We need
to be cautious when building in such locations, so as not to increase demand on
other WorldMark resorts during most of the year.
• Efficiency of management: We seek to avoid high operating expenses, which
affect your annual club maintenance dues. We might look more favorably at a
location that’s a thousand feet lower in elevation than the nearby ski area if, for
example, that lower elevation receives significantly less snowfall—which could
mean substantially reduced operating expenses. We also seek to develop resorts
with enough units to allow for efficiency in management.
Despite these challenges, to date we have managed to acquire WorldMark
inventory in a majority of the resort areas you tell us you most want—with a lot
of careful investigation, a little creativity, and a good measure of patience.
So what can you do to help get your desired resorts? Simple. Be sure to have
your correct e-mail address registered with WorldMark, as that allows us to survey you by e-mail. And if you receive an e-mail with a link to a survey, take the
time to respond. It will be well worth the 10 or 15 minutes of your time!
Senior Vice President,
WorldMark by Wyndham,
Hospitality Division
Publisher
Editor in Chief
Art Director
Senior Editor
Associate Editor
Designer
Dave Herrick
Wendy Noritake
Jan Pollard
Chris Bulloch
Beáta Jachulski Baker
Lisa Foster
Douglas Rickard Deay
Contributors: Stephanie Aardal, Misty Beaupre,
Sylvia Betancourt, Emma Croston, Kylee Davis,
Tami Fitch, Debby Franke, David Ige, Tom Kumma,
Christa Midcap, Alyssa Moore, Barbara O’Connell,
Julie Omar, Heidi Rennick, Brian Runnels,
Terra Scott, Michelle Terril, Brittany Tracy
Image Library Photographer
Dan Stearns
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Visit the WorldMark Web site at
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© 2007, WorldMark, The Club. All rights reserved.
Vol. XVII, No. 5, June 2007. Destinations is published
monthly except January by WorldMark, 9805 Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052. Destinations is
an official WorldMark publication. Subscriptions are
covered by dues paid by owners of WorldMark. Nonowner subscription price of $11 per year, including
state sales tax. Canadian Publications Mail Product
Sales Agreement #40870507. Postage paid at Vancouver, BC. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
Owner Services, 9805 Willows Road NE, Redmond,
WA 98052. Canada Post: Publication Mail Agreement No. 40870507, Postage Paid at Vancouver, BC.
Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Destinations c/o Mailing Department, 3999 Henning
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your club
INVENTORY
SPECIALS
WHAT’S THE COST?
Hot Fun in the
Summertime
S
ummer has arrived, and you haven’t planned a vacation yet. No
worries—you’ve got WorldMark Inventory Specials. Instead of sitting
empty, selected unreserved WorldMark units can be booked for just 4.4
cents per credit ($30 per-night minimum), up to 60 days in advance. Low
cost, longer booking window, and great destinations—it all adds up to a
terrific, super-cheap vacation option.
How inexpensive is it? With Rancho Vistoso in White Season for much
of July and August, you could book a three-bedroom unit at 875 credits a
night, Mondays through Thursdays (875 x .044 = $38.50 per night). So
treat yourself and seven of your friends to a desert resort getaway for less
than $5 per night, per person!
HOW TO BOOK
To make reservations
and for more information, call the Vacation
Planning Center at
1-800-457-0103.
Availability changes
constantly! Keep
abreast of the latest
Inventory Specials in
this monthly magazine
(excluding January) or
go to www.worldmarktheclub.com.
Exclusions are
July 1-8.
These may vary at
certain resorts;
check with
your vacation
planning counselor.
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HERE ARE YOUR JULY AND
AUGUST SPECIALS:
July—Midweek and
Limited Weekends
Rancho Vistoso, AZ
July—Midweek Only
Galena, IL
August—Midweek and
Limited Weekends
New Orleans, LA
Rancho Vistoso, AZ
DAN STEARNS (2)
You can find a resort’s
credit values in
your Daily Vacation
Credit Values booklet or through the
Resort Gallery on the
WorldMark Web site at
www.worldmarktheclub.
com. The resort gallery
link is on the home
page, left column.
Simply multiply the
resort’s credit values
by .044 to find out
its midweek and weekend rates. The minimum rate charge is
$30 per night.
Fabulous and Frugal
Rancho Vistoso, AZ
RV Camping for Credits
Hit the road for summer fun
V
isiting privileges at Thousand Trails—one of the largest and most
successful private RV camping clubs in the country—are currently available to WorldMark owners through an exclusive arrangement with WorldMark
by Wyndham. For a limited time, owners may use their credits to purchase cards
good for 7- or 14-night stays in over 50 select camping preserves.
Thousand Trails offers premium outdoor camping in 16 states and British
Columbia, Canada. Their beautiful parks feature campsites with electrical, water,
and (in some cases) sewer connections for RVs; restrooms and showers; and recreational amenities such as pools, hiking trails, basketball and tennis courts, and laundry facilities. Campers may bring
their own recreational vehicles or
HOW TO ORDER A
tents; each campsite can accommoTHOUSAND TRAILS CARD
date anything from a 10-foot popup
1. Call the Vacation Planning Center at
to a 40-foot RV.
1-800-457-0103.
“WorldMark by Wyndham is
2. Purchase a 7-night card for 5,000
thrilled to be offering our owner/
credits or best-value 14-day card for
RV-ers a chance to use their cred8,000 credits.
its for yet another type of exciting
3. You’ll receive your card, preserve
vacation experience,” says Peggy
directory, and reservation instructions
Fry, Vice President of WorldMark
delivered direct from Thousand Trails
Owner Services. “Like WorldMark,
via U.S. mail within 14 days of placing
Thousand Trails offers maximum
your order.
flexibility. Your card can be used for
4. Happy camping!
one consecutive stay or several shorter stays—it’s your choice!”
Holiday Closures
In honor of the Fourth of July holiday,
WorldMark’s Exchange Services, Owner
Services, and Travel departments will be
closed on Wednesday, July 4; Reservations
will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Winner!
VICKI BAIN of Vancouver, Wash.,
won a three-night WorldMark stay
when we selected her completed
resort comment card in our drawing
for April. Fill out that card every time
you vacation at a WorldMark resort—
you could be our next winner.
One card per owner number. Subject to change and availability. Reservations are required, and must be made
by September 8, 2007. Reservations may be made 45 days in advance of intended date of arrival. Only one
holiday reservation may be on file at a time. Card valid for arrivals one year from date of issue. Arranged
by WorldMark by Wyndham, 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. WA UBI
601190827. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.
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Enter for a chance to win an
11-day/10-night journey through
China!
GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Refer your friends to WorldMark by Wyndham
and you’ll be entered in the Friends First Experience
Asia Sweepstakes! If you win, you and a friend will
find yourselves in China to explore the heart of a
civilization that is by turns both ancient and modern.
• 2 roundtrip airfares to Beijing
• 10 nights accommodations for two in a
4-star hotel
• Guided tours of Beijing, Chengdu, Lhasa
and Hong Kong
• Estimated retail value of $10,500
Call 1-877-77-FRIEND (1-877-773-7436)
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or send your referrals via e-mail to
friendsfi[email protected]
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Hurry! Sweepstakes ends June 30, 2007.
Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries
received. See terms and conditions on the following page.
3/30/2007 3:21:54 PM
your club
High-speed Internet
Service Planned for
50 Resorts
Y
ou may have noticed the availability of new Internet
service during a recent stay at certain WorldMark resorts.
That’s because since early 2006 we have been testing six locations with a new, high-speed Internet solution that works
for virtually all of our WorldMark by Wyndham–managed
properties, no matter what their age or construction.
The new Internet service has been offering convenient,
simple-to-use, high-speed access to WorldMark owners and
guests through the use of a patented device via any electrical outlet in their unit. In addition, the system allows Wi-Fi
(wireless) access in the resorts’ common areas, such as the
lobby and around the pool.
The pilot system proved to be trouble-free and dependable, as well as a popular, affordable option for WorldMark
owners and guests.
Congratulations!
Todd D.
Lynnwood, WA
Winner of the
Friends First
Australia Adventure
Sweepstakes
Now the program is rolling out at 44 other WorldMark
resorts, and should be available at all 50 WorldMark-managed properties by the end of fall 2007. Prices are $4.95
daily, and $15.95 for up to 10 days’ consecutive use. For
those interested, annual subscription plans may be available in the future.
“We’re excited to offer secure high-speed Internet service to our WorldMark owners and guests, so they can stay
fully connected while on vacation,” says Dave Akins, Vice
President of WorldMark by Wyndham Resort Operations.
“Having e-mail access to both the office and loved ones is a
must for most travelers these days, whether on a business or
pleasure trip.”
Official Friends First Experience Asia Sweepstakes Rules
CONSUMER DISCLOSURE: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS
SWEEPSTAKES. Sweepstakes is open only to WorldMark, The Club owners who submit complete referral names and
are US residents in the states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Oregon, Utah or Washington; or residents of the Canadian province of British Columbia. You will receive one entry for
each complete referral submitted to WorldMark by Wyndham between April 1, 2007 at midnight PST and June 30, 2007
at midnight PST. Referrals must be 18 years of age or older with a combined annual income of $40,000 U.S.D. or $60,000
Canadian. You may send in additional referrals and receive additional entries by writing to Attn: Friends First Sweepstakes,
9805 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052. If you wish to enter the sweepstakes but do not wish to provide referrals, you
may do so by mailing a 3”x5” card with your name, address, and phone number to Attn: Friends First Sweepstakes, 10735
Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052. Referrals must be received by June 30, 2007 at midnight PT to be entered into
drawing. Drawing: Prize is guaranteed to be given away by random electronic drawing. Drawing to be conducted by the
Major Prize Coordinator and will be held on July 18, 2007 at WorldMark by Wyndham Redmond, WA, corporate headquarters. Grand Prize: One winner will receive a vacation for two adults for an 11-day/10-night getaway to Asia. The
winner and one friend will receive roundtrip transportation to Beijing, China to begin a guided tour of Chengdu, Lhasa,
and Hong Kong (any air travel will be coach class and will include airport transfers). Included in this package are 10-nights
accommodations for two adults in a 4-star hotel or higher, guided sightseeing tours in each of the above cities, ten buffet
breakfasts, four buffet lunches and three dinners. Total estimated retail value $10,500 U.S.D. (depending on travel date
and departure location). Air travel and guided visits are subject to availability and must be booked through WorldMark by
Wyndham. Hours of arrival and departure and special programs are subject to change without prior notice. All ticketing
is final. Private transfers to and from the Beijing, China Airport and hotel, and transportation to the guided city visits,
is included. Trip does not include transportation to and from the US airport of departure, applicable departure taxes,
gratuities, other incidental expenses and taxes not specifically provided for herein. Proper travel documentation, which
may include a valid passport, is required to enter or reenter the United States. It is the sole responsibility of each traveler
to acquire the proper travel documentation. For specific travel documentation requirements in effect at the time of travel,
U.S. citizens should visit the U.S. State Department’s travel website at http://travel.state.gov, or call the National Passport
Information Center at 1-877-487-2778; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793. Foreign nationals should contact their government
or consulate. Blackout periods may apply. Vacation must be taken within one year of prize acceptance. Winner or guest
must be 21 years of age or older to accept travel option. Winner may also choose $5,000 (U.S. funds) in cash instead of the
Experience Asia trip. Prize is non-transferable. Odds of Winning: Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries
received. Official notice to winner by certified mail, return receipt requested. Prize must be claimed within 45 days of notification. By accepting a prize, the winner consents for Sponsor to use the recipient’s name, photograph, likeness, and address (city and state/province) for purposes of advertising, publicity and promotion, without additional compensation or
permission, unless prohibited by law. Winner will be required to sign an affidavit of authorization and release. Sponsor(s)
is not responsible for any loss, damage or injury of any kind resulting from acceptance of this prize or participation in
this promotion. Wyndham Vacation Ownership employees and/or associates are not eligible to claim prize. Sponsor:
WorldMark by Wyndham, 9805 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052. A listDESTINATIONS
of prize winners may| be
obtained
a
June
2007 by sending
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self-addressed stamped envelope to Winners List, c/o TRI, PO Box 97054, Redmond, WA 98073-9754.
What’s New in Owner Ed
By Amy Godwin/Senior Facilitator, Owner Education
T
Reservations
are required. For
reservations and class
locations, please call
he Owner Education program is designed to help you
1-800-457-0103,
fully comprehend all the different benefits you’re entitled to as
Mon–Fri, 6 am–9 pm PT;
a WorldMark owner. We currently offer two different classes:
Sat–Sun, 6 am–5 pm PT.
➤ The Basic Class is designed to educate all owners, whether new
Class times and locations
or experienced, in the best ways to use WorldMark credits and Bonus are also listed online at
www.worldmarktheclub.
Time for stays at WorldMark resorts. This is a great first Owner
com/education.
Education
experience.
➤
The
Exchange
(E)
Class
goes
beyond
the
Amy Godwin
basics. It’s designed to instruct owners on the use of WorldMark credits as payment for exchange vacations outside the WorldMark network. This covers exchanges through RCI—our primary
exchange partner—as well as opportunities available through our new program, TravelShare. This course will also provide
information on how owners can navigate through the WorldMark Web site.
OWNER EDUCATION
CLASSES IN JUNE
S. CALIFORNIA
Anaheim, CA
Sun, Jun 17, 2 pm-E
Fri, Jun 22, 7 pm
San Dimas, CA
Wed, Jun 13, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 30, noon
Sat, Jun 30, 2:30 pm-E
Big Bear, CA
Solvang, CA
Roseville, CA
Tue, Jun 19, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 9, 10 am
Sat, Jun 9, 2 pm
Thu, Jun 14, 6 pm
Wed, Jun 20, 6 pm
Wed, Jun 27, 6 pm-E
Tue, Jun 5, 6 pm
Thu, Jun 28, 6 pm
Fri, Jun 29, 6 pm-E
Torrance, CA
Fri, Jun 8, 7 pm
Sat, Jun 23, 1 pm
Sat, Jun 23, 3 pm-E
Wed, Jun 27, 7 pm
Westlake Village, CA
Sun, Jun 24, 1 pm
Reno, NV
Broomfield, CO
Wed, Jun 6, 6 pm
Indio, CA
Sat, Jun 9, noon
Wed, Jun 20, 6 pm
Oceanside, CA
Sat, Jun 2, 10 am
Sat, Jun 2, 2 pm
Thu, Jun 7, 6 pm-E
Tue, Jun 12, 6 pm
Tue, Jun 19, 6 pm-E
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Englewood, CO
Wed, Jun 6, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 30, 10 am
Sat, Jun 30, noon-E
Wed, Jun 6, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 9, 10 am
Sat, Jun 9, noon-E
Thu, Jun 21, 8 pm
Walnut Creek, CA
Wed, Jun 6, 6 pm
Tue, Jun 19, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 23, 10 am
Sat, Jun 23, 2 pm
Thu, Jun 28, 6 pm-E
San Diego, CA
Tue, Jun 12, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 23, noon
Thu, Jun 28, 6 pm
Tracy, CA
Thu, Jun 14, 6 pm-E
Elk Grove, CA
Sat, Jun 2, 10 am
Wed, Jun 27, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 2, 10 am
Sat, Jun 2, noon-E
Tue, Jun 19, 6 pm
Idaho Falls, ID
N. CALIFORNIA
Angels Camp, CA
Wed, Jun 20, 6 pm
Riverside, CA
Colorado Springs, CO
San Jose, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Wed, Jun 6, 5:30 pm
Tue, Jun 12, 8 pm-E
Tue, Jun 26, 6 pm
Mon, Jun 11, 6 pm
Bakersfield, CA
Sat, Jun 2, noon
Tue, Jun 12, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 16, 2 pm-E
Foster City, CA
Sat, Jun 2, 10 am
Sat, Jun 2, 2 pm
Tue, Jun 12, 6 pm
Thu, Jun 21, 6 pm
Tue, Jun 26, 6 pm-E
Rancho Vistoso, AZ
Windsor, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
Wed, Jun 20, 5:30 pm
Tue, Jun 5, 6 pm
Wed, Jun 6, 6 pm-E
Tue, Jun 12, 6 pm
Tue, Jun 19, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 30, 10 am
Sat, Jun 23, 10 am
Fresno, CA
MOUNTAIN
Boise, ID
Sat, Jun 16, 10 am
Tue, Jun 12, 6 pm
Fri, Jun 8, 6 pm-E
Sat, Jun 9, 10 am
Wed, Jun 27, 6 pm
Wed, Jun 27, 8 pm-E
St. George, UT
Fri, Jun 1, 6 pm-E
Sat, Jun 2, 10 am
Thu, Jun 21, 6 pm
Thu, Jun 21, 8 pm-E
Wolf Creek, UT
Wed, Jun 13, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 16, 10 am-E
Tue, Jun 26, 6 pm
MIDSOUTH
Albuquerque, NM
Sat, Jun 16, 10 am
Sat, Jun 16, 2 pm
Austin, TX
Tue, Jun 12, 6 pm
Wed, Jun 13, 6 pm-E
Thu, Jun 14, 6 pm
Overland Park, KS
Sat, Jun 2, 10 am
Sat, Jun 2, 2 pm-E
Tulsa, OK
Tue, Jun 5, 6 pm
Tue, Jun 19, 6 pm
Thu, Jun 28, 6 pm-E
NORTHWEST
Birch Bay, WA
Tue, Jun 5, 6 pm
Tue, Jun 19, 6 pm
Bothell, WA
OWNER
Thu, Jun 7, 6 pm
Thu, Jun 21, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 30, noon
Sat, Jun 30, 2 pm-E
Coeur d’Alene, ID
Thu, Jun 7, 6 pm
Sat, Jun 23, noon
Sat, Jun 23, 2 pm-E
Depoe Bay, OR
Sat, Jun 23, noon
Discovery Bay, WA
Wed, Jun 27, 6 pm
Federal Way, WA
Wed, Jun 6, 6 pm
Thu, Jun 14, 6 pm
Wed, Jun 20, 6 pm
Wed, Jun 27, 6 pm-E
Leavenworth, WA
Sat, Jun 16, noon
Sat, Jun 16, 2 pm-E
Seaside, OR
Sat, Jun 16, 2 pm
TIPS
What to Do When
Life Happens
A Clip ‘n Save on Your Cancellation Policies
By Trisha York, WorldMark Owner Services
W
orldMark owners live very full lives, with constantly changing plans—even
vacation plans. Fortunately, WorldMark’s liberal cancellation policy allows you to alter plans
and not lose a single credit in the process. Any time you book a WorldMark vacation, you will be
given a cancellation date that’s printed on your confirmation. These dates are set in order to ensure
the maximum amount of opportunities for all owners to book a vacation.
For vacations booked through
exchange companies such as RCI
CANCELLATION POLICY GUIDELINES
or Interval International, please
Reservations made:
To avoid penalty, must be
refer to the particular comcancelled no later than:
pany for cancellation policies.
Cancellations for products and
91 days to 13 months prior
30 days prior to arrival date
to arrival date
services outside the WorldMark
resort network vary; please refer
15 days to 90 days prior
10 days prior to arrival date
to the cancellation date on your
to arrival date
confirmation letter.
48 hours to 14 days prior
48 hours prior to arrival date
While these guidelines are set
to
arrival
date
to benefit owners on the whole,
on occasion your personal cir0 hours to 48 hours prior
No cancellation
cumstances may change with
to arrival date
short notice. If an unavoidable
circumstance occurs within the penalty period, please don’t hesitate to call the Vacation Planning
Center at 1-800-457-0103 to explore your options.
Tri-Cities, WA
Wed, Jun 20, 6 pm
Wed, Jun 20, 8 pm-E
Vancouver, WA
Sat, Jun 2, noon
Sat, Jun 2, 2 pm-E
Wed, Jun 13, 6 pm
Tue, Jun 26, 6 pm
Four New Resorts and an Expansion
F
our new WorldMark resorts—Las Vegas -Tropicana, San Diego - Mission Valley,
Taos, and West Yellowstone—became available for booking in May. In addition, Phase
II of WorldMark Indio is now taking reservations. Arrival dates vary; call the Vacation Planning Center at 1-800-457-0103, or go online at www.worldmarktheclub.com for the latest
information on resort availability.
Yellowstone National Park
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And Beyond
The Ledges
El Monte
COURTESY OF EL MONTE GOLF COURSE
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COURTESY OF MOUNT OGDEN GOLF COURSE
Mount Ogden
Homestead
Blazing a
WorldMark Utah
A DOZEN SCENIC, CHALLENGING, AND AFFORDABLE
COURSES FOR GOLFERS OF ALL LEVELS • BY KEITH WALSH
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COURTESY OF THE LEDGES OF ST. GEORGE
COURTESY OF HOMESTEAD RESORT GOLF COURSE
ver the past two decades, the idea of a “golf trail” has dominated golf tourism:
The romance of the road, the discovery of a family of challenging new courses, the opportunity to indulge in long days out in the fresh air, and tall tales over dinner in the clubhouse.
Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail started the trend in the early ’90s, and now boasts 24 championship-caliber courses, some of which host major professional events. Something of a mecca for golfers
of all playing levels—akin to the legendary courses at Saint Andrews and Pebble Beach—the RTJ Golf
Trail continues to be the yardstick for all new trails.
This brings us to last year’s addition of Midway, Utah, to the network of WorldMark resorts. At last, a
WorldMark golf trail in Utah is becoming clear, one that links the southern-most resort in the state, St.
George, with those to the north. Now an all-golf itinerary—with a morning round near one resort and
an afternoon near another—is not only possible, but a real joy.
COURTESY OF CORAL CANYON GOLF COURSE
And Beyond
Coral Canyon
From the dramatic red desert in Utah’s “Dixie” (a
nickname adopted during the Civil War to promote the
region’s cotton crops) to the mountain courses along the
Wasatch Range, you’ll find abundant world-class golf,
great weather, and breathtaking views, all within 45
minutes of your vacation resorts. Call it the WorldMark
Utah Golf Trail.
rival golf cities Scottsdale and Las Vegas, St. George offers up greens fees that are veritable bargains. You almost
can’t go wrong with any of the area’s public courses; our
three choices for the trail are Coral Canyon, Sky Mountain, and The Ledges, all just a few minutes’ drive from
WorldMark St. George.
Stop #1: Coral Canyon, Washington, UT
St. George, Utah
Our trailhead is in the southwestern corner of the Beehive State, where the rock formations and canyons of
nearby Zion National Park set the stage for one of America’s great year-round golf destinations. And compared to
COURTESY OF SKY MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE
Sky Mountain
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Eight of St. George’s area courses participate in the
Red Rock Golf Trail marketing cooperative, sharing a
single tee-time phone number. All of our courses come
from this group, and Coral Canyon shines as the course
consistently topping the list of owner favorites. And no
DAN STEARNS (3)
Along with great golf, your Utah resorts offer cool pools, as well as proximity to canyon hiking and mountain biking.
wonder—it also perennially appears on the nation’s leading best lists—Golf Digest ranked it #4 in the state 2006,
and Golfweek named it second of the state’s publicly accessible courses that same year.
The Southwest’s crimson canyons, such as Grand and
Bryce, inspire more than just the name of this 18-hole
wonder. The feeling of them emanates from nearly every
turn, and along the way the native landscape, including
more than a few strategically placed boulders, plays into
your game. The most-often noted hole is the short par-3
6th—a 110-yard over-the-ravine shot to a ruggedly protected green. But the toughest hole is probably the 500+
yard 18th (501 from the white tees, 555 from the black),
making you earn your barstool on the proverbial 19th
hole in the clubhouse.
Stop #2: Sky Mountain, Hurricane, UT
Snow Canyon State Park provide the backdrop for this
round of golf—the front nine features views of the sandstone hills, the back nine expansive canyon vistas. As with
Sky Mountain, part of the challenge here is to tune out
the views and aim toward the greens—many holes were
designed with distraction in mind, making it difficult to
align your shot against the prominent outcroppings of
rocks or lines etched into the hills.
The signature hole at The Ledges is number 14, a par
4 with an expansive desert view beyond the green. The
fairway tapers, increasing the need for accuracy the longer you hit your tee shot. But the real drama is when you
get to the 16th tee and glance back at the hole you’ve just
played, number 15—from this vantage, it’s nearly the
ideal golf course view. One last notable fact about The
Ledges: Country music hit-maker Tracy Lawrence aced
the par-3 12th. So when you’re playing the golf trail, this
Stop #3: The Ledges of St. George,
St. George, UT
COURTESY OF THE LEDGES OF ST. GEORGE
Just east of St. George in Hurricane is the local’s favorite: Sky
Mountain. This municipal course
plays into the Virgin River gorge—
which looks almost like a mini
Grand Canyon—and offers incredible views of rock formations and
Pine Valley Mountain. The course’s
6,312 yards may seem a bit skimpy
compared to the resort courses in
the area, but the challenge here is
club selection and accuracy. And
avoiding distraction from the scenery, especially from the elevated tees
on holes 1, 5, 17, and 18.
The Ledges’ hole 14.
The red rocks and white cliffs of
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gives you permission to make “Renegades, Rebels, and
Rogues” your trip’s theme song.
And Beyond
Midway, Utah
The trail’s terrain changes drastically as we leave the
desert and drive to our next destination, WorldMark
Midway. Located in the Wasatch Mountains, the resort
is just north of Provo and only a 20-minute drive to Park
City—the city made famous as the host of the annual
Sundance Film Festival. Golf in this area is played on lush
green grass with hills and evergreens. Our three Heber
Valley courses are Homestead (the course adjacent to
your resort), the Mountain course at Wasatch Mountain
State Park, and the Gold course at Soldier Hollow.
Stop #5: Wasatch Mountain, Mountain Course,
Midway, UT
At Wasatch Mountain State Park you’ll find four
distinct courses—two each at Wasatch Mountain and
Soldier Hollow. All four courses are listed among Golf
Digest’s most recent “Best Places to Play.” From Wasatch
Mountain, our trail includes the rewarding Mountain
course which, as its name implies, plays high up. The elevation of the course is 6,000 feet, and you’ll give or take
a few hundred of those feet as you play holes that drop
and climb. Besides panoramic views of Heber Valley, you
can expect to see wildlife roaming the fairways, including
deer, elk, moose, and wild turkeys.
Stop #6: Soldier Hollow, Gold Course, Midway, UT
Stop #4: Homestead Resort, Midway, UT
COURTESY OF HOMESTEAD RESORT GOLF COURSE
Your Swiss village-style resort in Midway overlooks the
4th and 5th fairways of the Homestead Resort golf course.
You get both mountains and water on this course—the
front nine plays into the mountain slope, offering views
of the Heber Valley, while the back nine meanders along
the Snake Creek.
Expect the full resort-course experience at Homestead,
with a GPS-outfitted golf cart, an on-the-course casual
grill, and plenty of other activities for the nongolfing members of your
family. (Aveda Spa, anyone? How about a swim
in the Homestead Crater hot springs?) This
resort is one of the reasons Midway has been
able to market itself as
a quieter, laid-back alternative to Park City,
with just as much to do,
Homestead
thank you very much.
In a former life, Soldier Hollow Golf Course was the
site of the 2002 Winter Olympics cross-country ski
events. And when snow covers the ground, the Nordic
ski trails here are still world-class. But beginning just
three years ago, pilgrims of a different ilk began descending on this section of Wasatch Mountain State Park to
experience sublime alpine golf.
The Olympic theme plays heavy here at Soldier Hollow.
The two courses are named the Gold and Silver—and
appropriately enough the Gold course wins out as our
choice for the trail. Bring your camera and we promise
you’ll go home with photos of Mount Timpanogos—a
12,500-foot giant in the Wasatch Range—shot from a
hundred different angles.
Wolf Creek, Utah
The golf season is a little shorter the farther north you
drive, and our golf trail begins to narrow a bit. Great
courses still reside within minutes of your resort, but second and third choices are now a half hour away. Powder
Mountain looms near your resort at Wolf Creek, and the
adjacent Wolf Creek Resort course is one of the finest in
the Ogden Valley if not all of Utah. We tackle this, our
COURTESY OF SOLDIER HOLLOW GOLF COURSE
COURTESY OF WASATCH GOLF COURSE
Wasatch Course
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Soldier Hollow, Silver course
Off-Trail Picks
O
ur picks for the Utah Golf Trail take into account
budget as much as beauty; many even offer discounts to WorldMark owners and guests. But there
are plenty of places to splurge in Utah (and nearby). Here are
four suggestions if you don’t mind taking some detours in
your journey.
WOLF CREEK in Mesquite, Nevada, about 40 miles south of
St. George, bills itself as “Nevada’s ultimate golf experience.”
Consistently ranked near the top of America’s best public
courses, Wolf Creek (yes, it goes by the same name as our beloved WorldMark resort) is a golf destination all by itself.
PROMONTORY-THE RANCH CLUB in Park City, just 15 miles
from WorldMark Midway, is a Pete Dye-designed course that
has been receiving accolades since it opened in 2002. Golf
Digest ranked it #5 in Utah in 2005. A new Jack Nicklaus-designed course is scheduled to open in the same planned community this summer.
THANKSGIVING POINT in Lehi is about 40 miles from Midway, Utah. This interactive garden, farm, and discovery center
is also home to the top-rated Johnny Miller-designed, 200acre Thanksgiving Point Golf Club. The Champions Challenge
is played here, pitting father-and-son teams like Jack and Mike
Nicklaus (and this year one sister-and-sister team, Annika and
Charlotta Sorenstam), against each other.
VALLEY VIEW GOLF COURSE in Layton is just south of Ogden
and 25 miles from WorldMark Wolf Creek. Tree-lined and hilly,
this course offers the full country club experience without the
pricy membership requirements.
COURTESY OF PROMONTORY-THE RANCH CLUB
COURTESY OF THANKSGIVING POINT GOLF CLUB
Thanksgiving Point
Promontory Ranch
home course in Eden, as well as two municipal courses in
nearby Ogden, Mt. Ogden and the nine-hole El Monte.
Stop #7: Wolf Creek Golf Club, Eden, UT
Wolf Creek is known for its meticulously maintained
fairways and greens, and the front nine opens up with
views of Mt. Ogden, Needles Peaks, and the Pineview
Reservoir. The Utah Golf Association ranks this as one of
the top five courses in the state, and it’s been the site of
the Utah State Amateur tournament many times, most
recently in 2005. Swing hard and go for the greens on the
front nine, because on the back the fairways tighten up
and you enter the residential parts of Wolf Creek, where
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COURTESY OF LOGAN RIVER GOLF COURSE
COURTESY OF MICHAEL GORDON
And Beyond
Bear Lake
COURTESY OF BIRCH CREEK GOLF CLUB
The stone clubhouse and classic course layout, plus a
tree smack in the middle of the first fairway, make for
an interesting and fun half-round before you depart for
the final leg of the trail.
Birch Creek
Stop #8: Mt. Ogden, Ogden, UT
Mt. Ogden is a hidden gem that, when you get home,
you’ll probably talk about more than any other course on
our trail. It’s not a long course, but etched as it is on the
side of a mountain, it challenges and surprises at many
turns. Elevated tees, hidden fairways, and uniquely shaped
greens are de rigueur. From the par-4 #2, where the pin is
completely hidden when you line up with your driver, to
#17, which drops drastically into a steep left dogleg, you’ll
need to play with composure and precision.
Stop #9: El Monte, Ogden, UT
What’s a dinky nine-hole doing on our golf trail? Call
it a historical stop, where you get a glimpse of Utah’s
deep golf roots. El Monte was built in 1930 and was
for a long time the home of the Ogden Country Club.
COURTESY OF WOLF CREEK UTAH GOLF COURSE
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Logan River
Bear Lake, Utah
The “Caribbean of the Rockies,” as Bear Lake is often
called, is abuzz with Jet Skis and boats in the summer,
and in the winter the snowmobile tracks get well worn.
Recreation in this valley is taken seriously, despite its
seeming solitude and serenity. Here we’ll complete three
full rounds of golf over four courses and drink in entirely
new scenery. In Garden City, hometown of your Bear
Lake resort, our picks are the two nine-hole lakeside public gems, Bear Lake and Bear Lake West, and then it’s on
to nearby Logan to play two of the state’s best municipal
courses, Logan River and Birch Creek.
Stop #10: Bear Lake, Garden City, UT; Bear Lake West,
Fish Haven, ID
Both Bear Lake and Bear Lake West are well-maintained nine-hole public courses. This is high-elevation
country where springtime arrives late, so don’t show up
with your clubs before mid-May. When the season’s on,
however, the altitude definitely plays to your favor. On
the Utah side, the Bear Lake golf course is etched into the
hill, making for splendid lake views.
An afternoon round is just across the Idaho border, on
Bear Lake West’s short par 33. With just one par 5 and
Wolf Creek
COURTESY OF RIVERWALK GOLF COURSE
Riverwalk
Golf ’Round
the Corner
W
orldMark’s continual growth means your golf
horizons are always expanding.
Players visiting the new WORLDMARK CAN-
MORE-BANFF resort in Alberta, Canada, will be pleased by its
sumptuous Rocky Mountain golf options, including Stewart
Creek and Silvertip. Both courses are in town and just minutes
from the resort.
Stateside, in Mission Valley, California, just north of San Diego, the 167-unit WorldMark resort, set to open by December,
will make visiting the classic Riverwalk Golf Club, just across
the interstate, extraordinarily simple. Known as the glamorous Stardust Country Club in the 1950s, Riverwalk has recentCOURTESY OF THREE SISTERS MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
ly undergone generous and luxurious renovations and is once
again the place to play.
And in Red River, New Mexico, known mostly for its skiing
and outdoor recreation, this WorldMark resort, scheduled to
open by October, will be just an hour’s drive from the Taos
Country Club, ranked among Golf Digest’s “Best Courses
Everyone Can Play.”
Stewart Creek
four par 3s, this course still manages to be as challenging
as it is beautiful. The game here requires exactness and focus, both of which can be difficult if you spend too much
time looking out over the lake trying to catch a glimpse
of the legendary Bear Lake monster.
Stop #11: Logan River, Logan, UT
The city of Logan is about an hour from Bear Lake, making its two courses the most distant from your resort on
our trail. But the trek down Logan Canyon is well worth
it. Logan River Golf Course is molded into wetlands, and
its vistas of the rocky canyon ridges are simply spectacular.
Hole #4’s 90-degree dogleg around the lake will tempt you
to swing with all your might to put it on the green. But
unless you can reliably, like Tiger Woods, smack the ball
300 yards, a 170-yard mid-iron shot is your best play.
Stop #12: Birch Creek, Smithfield, UT
Birch Creek Golf Course is 10 minutes north of Logan
on Highway 91. This is a course with generous amounts
of beauty and challenge, and one that many consider
the best that northern Utah has to offer. There’s a lot to
love about a day out on these magnificently maintained
fairways—including the mountain views, the challenges
posed by canyons and sand bunkers, giant cottonwood
trees, and hand-mown greens. Just be sure that if you
miss, you miss in the right place; accuracy here is more
important than distance.
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And Beyond
WM Midway overlooks the championship
Homestead Golf Course, with its sweeping
valley and mountain vistas.
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On the Green at
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ou’re at your resort in utah’s high, beautiful heber valley. Here’s a perfect day:
Start your morning with a hot cup of coffee and a snoot full of fresh air on your balcony—which
could very likely overlook the greens of the adjacent Homestead Resort Golf Course. Take advantage
of the 10% discount off greens fees for WorldMark owners, and play 18 holes at this par-72 course
before lunch. In the afternoon, take a dip in the pool or a soak in the hot tub (both indoors, providing
ideal relaxation in all seasons), check out the games in the recreation room, or explore the right-acrossthe-street Homestead Crater, the region’s local mammoth hot pot. Head out to Wasatch Mountain
State Park—less than a mile away—for horseback riding, hiking, or a picnic. Or drive 2 miles to Midway or 5 miles to Heber to investigate the local shops and eateries. End your day the way you began:
sitting on your deck with a beverage, breathing in the crisp mountain air, and reveling in the quiet
beauty of this Utah retreat.
Photography by Michaelene O’Keefe and Jake Cryan
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And Beyond
WorldMark Midway’s Swiss-styled exterior puts you in an alpine-meadow mood—as do other themed buildings in this mountain
burg settled by Swiss immigrants. In WorldMark’s case, the surrounding greenery is dotted with golfers swinging their way around
the scenic Homestead Golf Course. Your resort’s interiors also express the local landscape, with two-bedroom units done in earth
tones and splashes of green, and lots of lofty views out picture windows.
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reat discounts at many excellent golf courses are
yours through your WorldMark ownership. In most
cases, tee times must be booked through the resort
front desk to secure these price reductions. We recommend contacting your WorldMark resorts in advance to
confirm rates and receive additional information.
ARIZONA
WM Pinetop (928) 369-3980
Pinetop Lakes Country Club: 10% off greens fees for owners
and guests staying at resort.
Silver Creek Golf Club: $5 off greens fees for owners and
guests staying at resort.
Snowflake Golf Club: 2 for 1 on greens fees.
WM Rancho Vistoso (520) 498-6406
El Conquistador, Golf Club at Vistoso, and SaddleBrooke:
Jun–Aug $25 per person for 18 holes, cart, and range balls.
Call resort directly to set up tee times.
BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA)
WM The Canadian (604) 684-3500
WM Cascade Lodge (604) 905-5600
WM Sundance (604) 938-0338
Furry Creek Golf and Country Club: Discounts vary by season.
Golf Passport: Residents of British Columbia and state of
Washington are eligible for online discount program
offered by four participating B.C. golf courses. Details at
www.golfwhistler.com.
CALIFORNIA
WM Angels Camp (209) 736-9549
Greenhorn Creek: 20% off rack rate.
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WM Bass Lake (559) 642-6780
Discounts vary throughout the year; inquire at resort for
current pricing.
WM Indio (760) 342-1040
Indian Palms: Sep $25 all day; Oct $47 before 11 am/$39
after; Nov–Dec $55 before 11 am/$45 after; Jan-Apr: $65
before 11 am/$54 after. Call (760) 775-4444 for tee times.
Terra Lago Golf Club: May 7-Sep 16 North/South Courses
$40 weekdays before 10 am (weekends $50); $40 after 10 am;
$30 after noon. Call (760) 775-2000 for tee times.
Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta: 20% off Mon–Thu/15%
off Fri–Sun. Call (760) 771-0707 for tee times.
WM Marina Dunes (831) 384-3455
Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses at Seaside on Monterey Bay:
10% off greens fees. Located on the former Fort Ord.
(831) 899-7271.
WM Palm Springs (760) 416-4428
Cimarron, Rancho Mirage, and Tahquitz: Rates vary from
$50 to $75 depending on season.
WM Solvang (805) 693-8980
Alisal River Course: $39 greens fees for 18 holes.
La Purisma Golf Course: 10% off greens fees.
COLORADO
WM Estes Park (970) 577-7517
Estes Park Golf Course
Lake Estes 9-hole Executive Course
Both golf courses offer online discounts that vary monthly.
Discount coupons available in resort’s Preferred Merchant
display area, or can be accessed at www.golfestes.com.
WM Steamboat Springs (970) 879-2931
Haymaker Golf Course: Jun 29–Sep 3 18 holes $81 Mon–
Thu/$93 Fri–Sun/$54 any day after 3 pm; 9 holes $54 any
day before 3 pm/$41 after 3 pm (walk on, space available).
Jun 1–28 and Sep 4–30 18 holes $65 any day; 9 holes
$43 any day (walk on, space available). May 1–31 and
Oct 1–Nov 4 18 holes $52 any day; 9 holes $37 any day
(walk on, space available). Fees include practice range use.
Per-person cart fees all year: $18 for 18 holes/$12 after
3 pm; $12 for 9 holes.
Sheraton Steamboat Golf Club 18-hole public course:
Jun 5–Sep 10 $130 Mon–Thu/$140 Fri–Sun; $95
Mon–Thu/$90 Fri–Sun after 3 pm. Sep 11–Oct 25 and
May 1–Jun 4 $95 any day/$80 any day after 2 pm.
Call 24 hours in advance.
Steamboat Golf Club 9-hole course: 18 holes $38/9 holes
$28. Per-person cart fees: 18 holes $15/9 holes $9.
NEVADA
WM Las Vegas - Boulevard (702) 492-9863
Please contact the concierge desk for current
golf discounts.
WM Reno (775) 348-9400
Northgate: $5 discount off greens fees.
Wildcreek: $5 discount off greens fees.
OREGON
WM Depoe Bay (541) 765-7600
WM Gleneden (541) 764-5080
Chinook Winds Resort Golf Club: 15% discount.
Salishan Golf Resort: 15% discount (varies by season).
UTAH
WM Bear Lake (435) 946-3625
Bear Lake West Golf Course: $12 for 9 holes.
Bear Lake Golf Course: 9 holes $12 Mon–Thu/
$14 Fri–Sun.
FIJI (SOUTH PACIFIC)
WM Denarau Island +679 675 0442
Denarau Golf and Racquet Club (Troon Golf Facility):
$90 FJD for 18 holes (discount of $20 FJD off normal
rate); includes shared use of electric golf buggy. Contact
resort directly for season-specific special deals.
WM Midway (435) 654-9234
Homestead Resort Golf Course: 10% discount off regular
greens fees.
HAWAII
WM St. George (435) 688-1131
Coral Canyon: 10% off greens fees for owners and guests
staying at resort.
WM Kihei (808) 875-9772
Kahili Golf Course: 18 holes $95 before 1 pm/$85 after
1 pm ($100 usual rack rate).
Elleair Golf Course: 18 holes $80 before noon/$70 after
noon ($100 w/o discount).
WM Wolf Creek (801) 745-1607
Wolf Creek Golf Course: $35 discount for 18 holes/
$15 discount for 9 holes for owners and guests staying
at resort.
ILLINOIS
WASHINGTON
WM Galena (815) 776-9020
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa: North and South Courses $75;
The General Course $85 for 18 holes (cart included).
Preferred Merchant coupon required.
Woodbine Bend: Half-price price golf cart rental.
Preferred Merchant coupon required.
WM Discovery Bay (360) 385-0524
Port Ludlow Golf Course: 10% off 18 holes.
MISSOURI
WM Surfside Inn (360) 665-5211
Surfside Golf Course: No special WM discount, but 9-hole
course (adjacent to resort parking lot) has value pricing of
$18 Mon-Thu/$17 Fri-Sun/$15 seniors any day.
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All discounts are for 2007-08 season and are subject to change. All prices listed
are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
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WM Lake of the Ozarks (573) 302-7500
The Golf Club at Deer Chase: 20% off posted rates of
$42 weekends/holidays, $36 weekdays (includes cart).
Sycamore Creek Golf Club: Apr–Oct weekdays $5 off/weekends $2 off; Nov–Mar $2 off any day.
Dogwood Hills Golf Club: Lighted driving range 10%
discount; 18 holes $42 weekdays/$49.99 weekends;
nine holes $27 weekdays/$32 weekends.
WM Leavenworth (509) 548-1419
Kahler Glen: 18 holes $31 Mon–Fri/$38 Sat–Sun
(includes cart).
Leavenworth Golf Club: 25% off regular greens fees all day
Mon–Thu/after 1 pm Fri–Sun and holidays.
TRAVEL& ADVENTURE
These offers are a developer benefit made available by WorldMark by Wyndham,
9805 Willows Road NE, Redmond WA 98052.
OCTOBER 21, 2007 1,500 credits per person (age 12+)
1,200 credits per child (age 3-11)
Hollywood—where legends are born and famous landmarks
abound. Promenade along trendy boulevards, visit sites of
favorite TV shows and movies, and walk in the footsteps of
renowned celebrities.
Package includes
• Narrated driving tour of Los Angeles including downtown,
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and
Melrose Avenue
• Stops at Olvera Street, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Beverly
Center, and either Santa Monica Pier or Venice Beach
• Lunch at the Hard Rock Café in Beverly Center
Have your people call our people at 1-800-457-0103
Not included: $6 USD transaction fee, airfare, lodging, ground transportation, meals, gratuities, and incidental expenses, other than those specified. Minimum age requirements may apply. Subject
to change and availability. Arranged by WorldMark by Wyndham, 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. WA UBI 601190827. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.
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on Royal Caribbean
Celebrate the sunlit beauty of the Mediterranean on this idyllic cruise.
Enjoy deluxe onboard amenities, sample mouth-watering local
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Splendour of the Seas sails roundtrip
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*All rates based on double occupancy, and include port charges and government fees. Not included: Transaction fee of up to $129 USD per cabin, airfare, gratuities, excursion activities, incidental
expenses, and beverages not part of the regular menu. Most regular shipboard meals and entertainment are included. Passengers are responsible for all required travel documents, including but not
limited to passports or travel visas. Minimum age requirements may apply. Ships’ registry: Panama and Bahamas. Subject to change and availability. Cruises arranged by WorldMark by Wyndham,
9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052.WA UBI 601190827. CSR 2067820-50. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.
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TRAVEL& ADVENTURE
For more info, visit www.worldmarktheclub.com/adventures
the
Great
Cities of
Italy
Footloose in Rome,
Florence, and Venice
March 29–April 5, 2008 • 34,500 credits per person*
Let Italy embrace you with its remarkable culture, tantalizing cuisine, intoxicating vineyards,
and splendid landscapes.You’ll be swept away by the art, history, lifestyle—and fabulous
shopping—of this continental jewel.
Package includes
• Seven nights’ total hotel accommodation in Rome (3),
Florence (2), and Venice (2)
• Seven buffet breakfasts and two dinners, including
welcome dinner with wine
• Deluxe motor coach transportation and professional
guide while touring
• Host services by a WorldMark by Wyndham representative
• Sightseeing highlights include the Sistine Chapel, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Michelangelo’s David,
and the Bridge of Sighs; go to www.worldmarktheclub.com for a complete itinerary.
Say “ciao”
to this
spectacular
excursion—
call
1-800-457-0103
today
*Based on double occupancy. Footloose tours cater to solo travelers; however, all owners are welcome. Solo owners will be paired up to meet
double occupancy requirements. Single occupancy rooms available for additional 5,956 credits per person. Not included: $129 USD transaction
fee, airfare, ground transportation, meals, incidental expenses, and gratuities other than those listed. Minimum age requirements may apply.
Tours include walking for long periods of time, including walking on uneven terrain. Subject to change and availability. Arranged by WorldMark by
Wyndham, 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. WA UBI 601190827. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.
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Two-day child (age 3-9)
Park Hopper® Pass:
2,800 credits
2,300 credits
Put on your Mickey ears and call
1-800-457-0103 today
Disney offer: Available for a limited time. Good at
California location only. Tickets will be shipped via
UPS ground service; valid street address and signature
required. Please arrange for someone to be available to
sign for package during daytime hours. Not included:
Airfare, ground transportation, meals, incidental
expenses, and gratuities. Both offers: Transaction fees
and minimum age requirements may apply. Travelers
are responsible for all required travel documents,
including but not limited to passports or travel
visas. Subject to change and availability. Arranged
by WorldMark by Wyndham, 9805 Willows Rd.,
Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. WA UBI
601190827. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.
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TRAVEL& ADVENTURE
These offers are a developer benefit made available by WorldMark by Wyndham,
9805 Willows Road NE, Redmond WA 98052.
On Norwegian Cruise Lines you not
only choose your destination, you choose your style of
cruising. Freestyle Cruising means there are no rules to
follow or schedules to keep—spend each day your way.
Play in Orlando’s many theme
parks, kick back in the Keys, and
swim, snorkel, or just unwind in
sunny Bahamas.
The Norwegian Gem sails roundtrip
from New York City for seven
nights for Port Canaveral and Key
West, Florida; Great Stirrup Cay (NCL’s own private
island), Bahamas; and three fabulous days at sea.
APRIL 1926, 2008
Inside cabin:
Outside cabin:
Balcony cabin:
Sway to the rhythm of the
tropics amidst lush scenery and
colorfully diverse cultures on these
Eastern Caribbean cruises.
The Norwegian Dawn sails roundtrip from Miami, Fla.,
for seven nights for Samaná, Dominican Republic;
Tortola, B.V. I.; St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; and Great Stirrup
Cay (NCL’s own private island), Bahamas; and two
luxurious days at sea.
MARCH 1623, 2008
Inside cabin:
Outside cabin:
Balcony cabin:
Below the surface of Hawaii’s
stunning natural beauty lies a
wealth of cultural history and
fascinating mythology waiting to be
discovered, island by island.
The Pride of America sails roundtrip
from Honolulu for Hilo, Kona,
and an evening sailing by Mount Kilauea on the Big
Island; and overnight anchoring at Kahului, Maui, and
Nawiliwili, Kauai.
FEBRUARY 916, 2008
Inside cabin:
Outside cabin:
Balcony cabin:
The Norwegian Pearl sails roundtrip
from Miami, Fla., for nine nights
for Samaná, Dominican Republic;
Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John, Antigua;
Bridgetown, Barbados; St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles; and
three leisurely days at sea.
APRIL 413, 2008
Inside cabin:
Outside cabin:
Balcony cabin:
*All rates based on double occupancy, and include port charges and government fees. Not included: Transaction fee of up to $129 USD per cabin, airfare, gratuities, excursion activities, incidental expenses, and beverages not part of the regular menu. Most regular shipboard meals and entertainment are included. Passengers are responsible
for all required travel documents, including but not limited to passports or travel visas. Minimum age requirements may apply. Ships’ registry: Bahamas and United States
of America. Subject to change and availability. Cruises arranged by WorldMark by Wyndham, 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052.WA UBI 601190827. CSR
2067820-50. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.
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TRAVEL& ADVENTURE
For more info, visit www.worldmarktheclub.com/adventures
OCTOBER 20-21, 2007
7,800 CREDITS PER PERSON*
The luxury of the Quinault Beach
Resort and Casino, and splendors of
Washington state’s Olympic rainforest
are yours on this weekend getaway.
Spend a day gambling at the resort
casino or just relaxing; then take a
day to explore the lush rainforest
surrounding Lake Quinault.
Package includes
• One night’s accommodation at the
Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
• Roundtrip transportation from
the Bellevue Park & Ride to Ocean
Shores, Wash.
• $50 USD in casino credit
• Guided day tour of the rainforest
surrounding Lake Quinault
• Sunday lunch at the
Lake Quinault Lodge
*Based on double occupancy. Golden Escapes cater to senior travelers; however, all owners are welcome. Solo owners will be paired up to meet double occupancy requirements. Single occupancy
rooms are available for additional 2,400 credits per person. Additional $50-100 casino credit available for additional 1,300-2,400 credits. Not included: $36 USD transaction fee, airfare,
ground transportation to/from Bellevue Park & Ride, meals other than those listed, incidental expenses, and gratuities. Minimum age requirements may apply. Day tour may require walking,
including walking on uneven terrain. Subject to change and availability. Arranged by WorldMark by Wyndham, 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. WA UBI
601190827 Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.
Enjoy more cruise options to Mexico
than ever before. Sail to lively Cabo San Lucas
from San Diego, or voyage to enticing Ensenada
out of Los Angeles.
Carnival 4- and 5-night cruises
Carnival Cruise Line’s Elation sails roundtrip for
five nights from San Diego, Calif., for a full day
each in Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico;
with two fun-filled days at sea.
January 7–12, 2008
Inside cabin:
Outside cabin:
Carnival Cruise Line’s Paradise sails roundtrip for
four nights from Los Angeles for Catalina, Calif.,
and Ensenada, Mexico; with a full, glorious day
at sea.
January 14–18, 2008
Inside cabin:
Outside cabin:
Call 1-800-457-0103 to reserve
your cabin today
*All rates based on double occupancy, and include port charges and government fees. Not included: Transaction fee of up to $129 USD, airfare, gratuities, excursion activities, incidental expenses,
and beverages not part of the regular menu. Most regular shipboard meals and entertainment are included. Passengers are responsible for all required travel documents, including but not limited to passports or travel visas. Minimum age requirements may apply. Cruises arranged by WorldMark by Wyndham, 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. Ships’ registry: Panama and
Bahamas. Subject to change and availability. WA UBI 601190827. CSR 2067820-50. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.
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Birdies and eagles
Wyndham Worldwide is a New Sponsor
of the PGA TOUR
T
he PGA TOUR’s new FedExCup format—a season-long, points-based competition—will culminate in the newly
christened Wyndham Championship. The inaugural Wyndham Championship will be played August 13–19, 2007,
in Greensboro, N.C., and will be televised on CBS and the Golf Channel.
“We are truly excited to begin Wyndham Worldwide’s association with the PGA TOUR at such a pivotal event within
the new FedExCup format and competition,” says Franz S. Hanning, Wyndham Vacation Ownership president and chief
executive officer. “The Wyndham Championship will play a key role in determining the season’s ultimate champion, and
we welcome the opportunity to become part of history in the making for many years to come.”
WorldMark owners may purchase tickets for the Wyndham Championship at special discount rates by calling (336) 3791570 and mentioning discount code WBW07. For additional information, go to www.wyndhamchampionship.com.
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How far will TravelShare take you?
SM
When your WorldMark® ownership has
taken you as far as you think you could
go, consider adding TravelShare. You’ll
get more vacation choices and planning
flexibility, which could be exactly what
you need to get more out of life.
For more information, call 1-800-304-5212
This advertising material is intended to solicit sales of timeshare interests.
Not an offer in states where registration requirements have not been met.
WorldMark by Wyndham, 9805 Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Daily Credit Value Guide ad.indd1 1
4/5/2007 2:56:04 PM
New Name—
Same Great Program
The Trendwest Real Estate Referral ProgramSM is now the WORLDMARK BY
WYNDHAM REAL ESTATE REFERRAL PROGRAMSM , but the benefits of this
program remain unchanged. Call us first when it’s time to buy or sell your
home, and you could earn 1,000 permanent WorldMark® credits—renewed
automatically every year—for life.
The WorldMark by Wyndham Real Estate Referral Program provides
expert service from renowned firms, including Century 21®, ERA®, and
Coldwell Banker®, through an exclusive program available only to eligible
WorldMark owners. If you’re buying and selling a home, you could earn up
to 2,000 lifetime credits! Call today and find out if you qualify.
CALL TOLL FREE AT
1-877-869-9672
Inquire online at
www.worldmarktheclub.com/owners/realestate.shtml
THIS PROGRAM OFFERED AS A DEVELOPER BENEFIT MADE AVAILABLE BY WORLDMARK BY WYNDHAM.
Transaction must be initiated through the WorldMark by Wyndham Real Estate Referral Program (“Program”) office to qualify. Owner must have purchased a WorldMark membership on or before November 5, 2006, or
if purchased after that date, owner must be a TravelShare member in good standing. Vacation credits will be available only to eligible WorldMark owners who first register with the Program and have been referred to the
participating local broker through the Program. Owners going directly to the individual real estate brokers without referral will not be eligible to partake in this offer. Credits cannot be awarded for previous transactions
currently under contract. Trendwest Resorts, Inc. is a licensed real estate broker in the State of California, license #01104046. A certain minimum value per transaction is required. Some transactions may not be eligible.
Program may not be available in all states. To see if your transaction meets minimum requirements and the program is available in your state, call 1-877-869-9672. Participating brokers are subject to change.
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