Adventures - Wyndham Vacation Resorts

e d i t o r ’s n o t e
Vacation ownership has become an
established institution in our society, with
millions of children and grandchildren now
being raised as “timeshare babies.” In this
issue we take a look at some of Fairfield’s
multi-generation owner families and how
they’re carrying on the timeshare tradition.
You’ll also want to read about what’s
going on this winter at Atlantic City’s Skyline
Tower and get an update on new resort
progress in “FairShare Plus Adventures.”
Plus, check out the Play Days schedule for
2006 and find out how Fairfield owners “came
to the rescue” following Hurricane Katrina.
We welcome your comments and
suggestions for stories you’d like to see
in future issues of your magazine. You
can mail them to my attention at the
address below, or e-mail them to
faces&[email protected].
Ruth Shively, Editor (and Fairfield owner)
contents
1 . . . . The Places You Go
3 . . . . Share The Fun
5 . . . . FairShare Plus Adventures
8 . . . . Resort Times
17 . . . . The People You Meet
the places you go
“Awesome.” “Beautiful.”
“Surreal.” Everyone who visits
Fairfield’s Kona Coast resorts seems to
have superlatives for the Big Island of Hawai‘i
and fantastic memories of their stay — from
family adventures to ultimate romance. How can
you miss on an island where dramatic lava
landscapes share the scene with plunging
waterfalls, orchards and orchids? Who
can forget a visit to Hawai‘i Volcanoes
National Park, where the goddess of
fire Pele, who is said to make her
home in the park, puts on a show
for visitors with pools of fire and
jets of steam?
Bill and Michelle Kimber of
Sylacauga, Alabama, have visited and
enjoyed many resorts but Hawai‘i tops
the list, says Bill. “Everything about Kona was
awesome,” he reports, “the scenery, the food, the
21 . . . . Fairfield Play Days
23 . . . . Fairfield Owners To The Rescue
24 . . . . Ask A Specialist
25 . . . . Contact Information/Service Corner
26 . . . . Owner Information
Fairfield Faces & Places is published quarterly by the FairShare
Vacation Owners Association and participating Fairfield Property
Owners Associations. © 2005 Fairfield Resorts, Inc.,
8427 SouthPark Circle, Orlando, FL 32819. All rights reserved.
On the Cover: Fairfield owners Dale and Betty Knobeloch of Tipp
City, Ohio, have passed along the timeshare “bug” to three out of
four daughters, including Diane Dunn, husband Mark and their
three children.
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The Gills get ready for another island adventure.
the places you go
“We walked across Waikiki Beach on a bed of orchids, scooped water from
the ocean in tiki bowls. Afterward they taught us to make leis, and gave us
hula and ukulele lessons.”
atmosphere. There was so much to do, it filled every day.”
With their sons Cam, 15, and Cary, 10, the
Kimbers had a series of island adventures. “We rented
a convertible, put the top down and toured the island,”
Bill recalls. “We swam with turtles when we went
snorkeling, went parasailing, things the boys had never
done. It was awesome.”
Cam and Cary got so into the island spirit, they
bought ukuleles and learned how to play at the lessons
offered at the Fairfield’s Kona Hawaiian Resort. Other
island activities for guests include hula lessons and learning
to make palm baskets.
Bill’s favorite souvenir of the trip is the coffee
purchased when the family toured a coffee plantation. “The
aroma of that roasting coffee was the most wonderful
thing ever,” he reports. “There’s nothing like Kona coffee.”
Melissa and David Reed of Arlington, Indiana, and their
16-year-old son Eric had their own unique experiences on
the Big Island, flying over the volcano in a Cessna plane and
taking a ride in a submarine that descended 100 feet where
dolphins, turtles and fish swam by the viewing ports. “And
the resort itself is simply beautiful, “ Melissa enthuses.
Will Gill of Parker, Colorado, came to Kona Hawaiian
Resort with a large group — his wife Valerie, their 21year-old daughter Nikiyah and 12-year-old son Marqui,
two sisters and his sister-in-law — and everyone had a
wonderful time, he says.
“Marqui loves to swim and was in the water all the
time at the resort and on the beach,” Will says. “The staff
at the resort told us about a fine beach just down the road
where we could snorkel.”
The family also went to a luau. “And of course we
went shopping,” he laughs. They explored the many shops
in Kailua-Kona and also took an island tour that became
Will’s favorite memory. “It was amazing to see the change
in the surroundings on this one island, volcanic rock to
rain forest, desert to rolling grassland with cows,” he says.
“We learned a lot about the history of the island and ate a
picnic lunch on the rim of the volcano. It was great!”
While Hawai‘i is a treat for families, the islands are also
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The Fugaros renew their vows in Hawai‘i.
The Reeds learn to make leis poolside at Kona.
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share the fun
Announcing Fairfield’s 2006
Hawaiian Dream Vacation Sweepstakes!
Look who’s going on a magical, once-in-a-lifetime
vacation! Valerie Eggert, from Corpus Christi, Texas,
is the Grand Prize winner of our 2005 Hawaiian
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become reality!
You, too, may be the next lucky winner of our
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As the Grand Prize winner, you and your guest
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Then you’ll take a luxurious seven-day inter-island
cruise on Norwegian Cruise Lines’ “Pride of Aloha,”
including round-trip transfers to and from the ship, all
port charges and shipboard meals.
Can you picture yourself walking in sand as
soft and smooth as powdered sugar…gazing upon
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ancient snow-blanketed volcanoes towering over
sparkling blue waters…exploring the majestic serenity
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Remember, the more qualified personal
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Look For More Online!
The fall edition of Faces & Places introduced you to the
new fairfieldresorts.com. As we mentioned, not only does the
Web site have a new look, but it also has enhanced capabilities.
In continuing to show you all the site has to offer, we’ve
sprinkled the following symbols throughout the magazine:
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Look for these symbols to see when you can get more
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instance, the article may refer to holiday activities in Colonial
Williamsburg, and the symbol may indicate that there’s a Play
Days activity at one or more of the Williamsburg resorts.
Either within the article or at the bottom of the page on
which a symbol appears, you’ll see text that gives the location
of the indicated content.
So, go forth and explore your account, your confirmation
letters and resort activities online. The Web site is your most
up-to-date source of information and your best travel advisor.
LeisurePlan Update
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Dear Valued Owner,
Fall Play Days activities
provide a nice contrast to
the other fall activities in
which we’ve unfortunately
had to participate: preparing
for hurricanes. None of us
will ever forget the harrowing
situations we witnessed in
the wake of these storms.
Time and again, Fairfield Resorts owners and staff
stepped up — most without being asked — to aid those
affected. In the story on page 23, you’ll read about some
of those who “came to the rescue” when Hurricane
Katrina reached the Gulf States. I also want to highlight
the tremendous effort mobilized to aid with the extensive
damage that Wilma caused particularly to South Florida,
where we have our main contact center and four resorts.
At times like these, I’m especially proud to be part of
this company. The support and compassion shown during
these recent tragedies is a true testament to the caring spirit
of our Fairfield Resorts family.
Now, I look forward to a hurricane-free winter and to
kicking off the New Year with fantastic Play Days activities
dedicated to keeping you healthy. Consider it our turn to
take care of you, who gave so much of yourself to us this
year. Look for details on page 21 of this issue.
We have definitely made traveling in winter appealing
with all the fun activities planned, and we’re also looking
forward to May 11 and 12, the dates of the 2006 FairShare
Vacation Owners Association Annual Meeting. We’ve kept
the location a secret, but now I’m excited to announce that
it will be in (drum roll, please) Las Vegas! In fact, as the article
on page 6 announces, we’ve even added a new, 188-room
tower at Grand Desert in inventory, which will be available
for FairShare Plus arrivals beginning December 16, 2005.
I’d also like to encourage you to tell us what you think
about your magazine, Fairfield Faces & Places. Please take a
few moments to fill out and mail the postage-paid readership
survey included in this issue. We welcome your comments
and suggestions for future issues.
Warmest Regards,
Editor Ruth Shively • Senior Art Director Bill Olivari
Staff Writers Michelle Boname, Cheryl Werley
Designers Lydia Paterson, Cindy Underwood, John VonMutius,
Mary VonMutius • Production Jamie Olson, Sheri Russo
Mary Mahoney
Executive VP, Hospitality & Resort Operations
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New Destinations . New Memories. A World Of Possibilities.
The Sky’s the Limit!
When it comes to winter fun…
Sure Atlantic City is known for
summer beach fun, but did you know its
best-kept secret? It’s great in winter, too!
That’s when savvy vacationers and locals
score those premium “A” show tickets;
gain access to the hottest eateries
and nightclubs without long lines; and
enjoy lower gaming prices — all perks
summer visitors never see.
And all of this is just footsteps
or a short cab ride away when you
stay at one of our newest resorts,
Fairfield Atlantic City at Skyline Tower,
adjacent to the Trump Taj Mahal and
just one block from the world-famous
Boardwalk. Owners really love this
33-story resort and often say that the
décor and ambiance mirror the same
luxury standards they’ve found at
famous 4-star hotels.
Skyline’s eye appeal is just the start
— the entire sixth floor of this resort
is dedicated to your entertainment
pleasure, including all-season indoor
pool, full workout facility, Pilates, tanning
booths and lots of activities for adults
and kids. Book a soothing massage or
jump into Texas Hold ’em games, pool
tournaments, Salsa dancing and more!
Step outside and just watch the fun
intensify: a tantalizing array of casinos
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is all within easy walking distance,
from Showboat’s down-home spirit
and warmth to top performers at the
Borgata and the jaw-dropping opulence
of Trump Taj Mahal, with its jeweled
ceilings and hand-strung Austrian
crystal chandeliers.
Nightlife? Incredible! Shows this
winter include “Catch a Rising Star” at
Resorts, “Legends in Concert” at Bally’s
and “The Music Box” at Borgata. Don’t
miss The Quarter at Tropicana, a new
dining, shopping and entertainment
mecca with Old Havana feel. Groove
to old-school R&B with Sounds of
Philadelphia; learn sultry samba at Cuba
Libre; check out the amazing ice bar at
Russian-themed Red Square; or laugh at
Comedy Stop.
Dining in Atlantic City is always
a sure bet, whether it’s old-fashioned
supper clubs, timeless boardwalk
treats like hot dogs, salt water
taffy and ice cream, or ethnic
cuisine. Savor pure continental
pleasures at Cappricio inside
Resorts.This regal spot with
its tuxedo-clad staff and
extraordinary menu is almost
impossible to book during
high season!
Work off dinner with a romantic
boardwalk stroll or do some serious
shopping.You’ll find wonderful shops
like Cache, Brooks Brothers,White
House and Houdini plus more at The
Quarter. Outlet shoppers will enjoy big
bargains nearby at The Walk.
Here’s more of what’s in store this
winter. December: Resort holiday
party for owners and holiday-themed
kids’ programs. January: Parents, take
advantage of “New Year’s Eve Kid’s
Night Out” — a supervised resort
event that watches kids while parents
enjoy romantic New Year’s Eve on
the town. February/March: Special
massage savings and sweet treats on
Valentine’s Day; Pool Olympics; and kids’
games on President’s Weekend.
The secret’s out — the sky’s the
limit when it comes to a fabulous
winter vacation at Skyline Tower. Don’t
miss it!
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New Resort Update
Fairfield San Diego at Harbour Lights
Fairfield Poconos at Shawnee Village
Fairfield is now taking FairShare
Plus reservations for its newest
resort, Fairfield San Diego at Harbour
Lights. Formerly the Prava Hotel,
the property was purchased in July
2005 and is undergoing renovation,
with an expected resort opening
in February 2006. Built in 2000, the
seven-story building overlooks the
Gaslamp Quarter on 5th Avenue and
Fairfield San Diego at
Harbour Lights
is minutes from the city’s renowned
attractions — including the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Pacific
beaches and more. One of San Diego’s most historic areas,
the Gaslamp Quarter is a premier dining, shopping and
entertainment district. Featuring Victorian-style buildings built
in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Quarter is a popular
attraction for both visitors and locals, and is known for its
sidewalk cafés, art galleries and boutiques, brick walkways and
more than 90 restaurants.
Fairfield San Diego at Harbour Lights features 55 studio
deluxe suites and a single
one-bedroom unit, all with
living area and kitchenette.
Resort amenities include
an exercise room, spa with
sauna, steam room and
massage, guest laundry
facilities and valet parking.
Harbour Lights interior
Resort Page
Fairfield Resorts announced in August that it had
acquired Shawnee Development, Inc., located in the Pocono
Mountain region of Pennsylvania. Through the purchase,
Fairfield acquired
600 timeshare/
condo units under
active management
contracts, 14 units
of available timeshare inventory,
land for 41 new
units and approxFairfield Poconos at Shawnee Village
imately 200 acres
adjacent to the Shawnee Mountain ski area tentatively
entitled for future timeshare development. Now known
as Fairfield Poconos at Shawnee Village, the development
is Fairfield’s first in Pennsylvania.
Shawnee Village is located in the heart of the Pocono
Mountain region, known for its mountain peaks, valleys, rivers,
lakes, waterfalls and trails. Area attractions include an array
of winter sports, including downhill and cross-country skiing,
snowboarding and snowmobiling. It’s also a popular vacation
destination during the summer months. Stay tuned for
updates on this exciting new development.
Fairfield Oceanside at The Pier
On August 31, Fairfield broke ground on a new, sevenstory timeshare resort in Oceanside, California, that will
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2006 FairShare Annual Meeting Set for Vegas!
The 2006 FairShare Vacation Owners Association Annual
Meeting is coming to Las Vegas, Nevada, May 11-12. Take part
in the festivities as, this year, we celebrate 15 years of
FairShare Plus! Mark your calendar now to save the date.
While in Las Vegas, be sure to see the new tower
at the magnificent Grand Desert resort. The 188-unit
tower will be added into FairShare Plus inventory for
arrivals as of December 16, 2005.
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Plus Pointers
Exciting Changes to Ambassador Rewards Program
In addition to the Ambassador Rewards® credits
you earn for referring family and friends, FairShare Plus®
members now have the option to convert FairShare Plus
points into maintenance dollars to be used for program and
maintenance fees through FairShare Plus. That’s right! Based
on your feedback, we’ve streamlined the previous process of
converting FairShare Plus points into Ambassador Rewards
credits, and redeeming credits to pay fees. Now you have the
option to convert your FairShare Plus points directly into
dollars that are immediately used to pay your maintenance
or program fees with FairShare Plus. Here are the guidelines
for converting FairShare Plus points to maintenance dollars:
•FairShare Plus members will no longer convert FairShare
Plus points into Ambassador credits and then redeem
credits to apply toward fees.
•FairShare Plus members will now be able to convert
FairShare Plus points directly into maintenance dollars
that will immediately be applied to FairShare Plus fees.
•FairShare Plus members may convert all or part of their
FairShare Plus points during the first three months of
their Use Year. Our VIP owners have the extra benefit of
converting up to 50 percent of their points after the first
three months of their Use Year.
•Conversion is available for regular FairShare Plus points
only. Cancelled or Limited Account points, PIC points, Go
For More! points and Points Credit Pool points are not
eligible to be converted.
•FairShare Plus points are converted at the same value
as the conversion value previously received from
Ambassador credits. Example: 50,000 FairShare Plus
points will be converted directly into $105 in maintenance dollars. (Previously, 50,000 FairShare Plus points
were converted into 350 Ambassador Rewards credits
which could be redeemed for $105 toward fees.)
•At the time of conversion, maintenance dollars will be
immediately applied to pay maintenance or program fees
within the FairShare Plus program.
•Converting FairShare Plus points to maintenance dollars
is an optional feature that may be advantageous if you
have points that could expire.Your best value is always to
use your FairShare Plus points to vacation at one of our
fabulous Fairfield resorts.
Please Note: FairShare Plus points conversions will be put on hold from December
1, 2005, to approximately December 15, 2005, due to system maintenance.
To ensure that your points are converted in a timely manner, please make any
conversion requests you may have as soon as possible, preferably before December
if the end of your Use Year is December 31.
At A Glance
Travel Planning Calendar
If you are ready to plan your next vacation now, the following chart should be used as a guide for good availability. We
recommend planning your Summer 2006 travel now for the best availability.
Member Home: Make Reservations
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Dec. 2005 - Feb. 2006
March - May 2006
June - Aug. 2006
Sept. - Nov. 2006
Atlantic City
Branson
Glade
Las Vegas (Grand Desert)
Myrtle Beach
Nashville
Orlando (Cypress Palms
& Star Island)
Pagosa Springs
Smoky Mountains
Williamsburg
Atlantic City
Daytona Beach
Fort Lauderdale (Palm-Aire)
Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas (Grand Desert)
Myrtle Beach
Nashville
Ocean Ridge
Smoky Mountains
Williamsburg
Alexandria
Bay
Flagstaff
Glade
Harbour
Hawaii (Royal Sea Cliff &
Kona)
Orlando (Bonnet Creek)
Sapphire Valley
Sedona
Alexandria
Berkshires
Destin
Durango
Fort Lauderdale (Royal Vista)
Mountains
Newport
Plantation
Smoky Mountains
the
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Wherever your next vacation takes you, be certain that good times lie ahead
— whether it’s taking part in the activities your resort has planned, or stepping out and discovering the destination. Keep in mind your resort concierge
or activities staff can provide additional information, including pricing and
schedules, on programs taking place on-site and off. Tickets and discounts to
local attractions and area activities are also available and vary by site. Be sure
to inquire what is offered at your destination!
­FLORIDA
Fairfield Destin Destin is gearing up for a busy
winter. The Arts Center at Okaloosa-Walton
College in Niceville presents “O Nite D’Vine”
December 9, featuring the Northwest Florida
Symphony Orchestra and gospel sensation
D’Vine, and “Babes in Toyland,” a perennial
family favorite, December 15. • Enjoy the
strolling Dickens Carolers December 2-17
while walking through the Village of Baytowne
Wharf. • Catch the Fort Walton Beach Holiday
Parade on Eglin Parkway December 5, or Destin
Holiday Street Parade beginning by Destin
Cinema December 10. • Also December 10,
the Friends of Eden State Gardens hosts their
breathtaking Candle Light Tour at the Wesley
Mansion, bedecked in Christmas splendor with
music, Civil War re-enactments and refreshments 5-7 p.m. • Look on from docks, beaches
and bridges as the largest charter fleet in Florida
parades through Destin harbor in a dazzling
procession of boats for the 19th Annual Destin
Harbor Boat Parade December 11. • Enjoy
lighted animal and holiday scenes, entertainment and Santa Claus at ZOO Lights through
December 31. • Welcome the new year with
Photo: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin re-creates the
days of holidays past through December 17.
and Holiday Open House at the Ormond
Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, with entertainment and refreshments December 17 in
nearby Ormond. • The sixth annual Daytona
Winterfest, sponsored by the Daytona Beach
Symphony Society, features the Sofia Symphony
& Chorus, Ballet Arabesk and Czech Opera
Prague January 19-22 in the Peabody
Auditorium. • Daytona’s Seaside Music Theater
features a full-pit orchestra playing Disney’s
“Beauty and the Beast” January 27 to February
5 at the new News-Journal Center. • Race off
to Speedweeks at the Daytona International
Speedway January 28-29 for the Rolex 24 Hour
Race, or the “Super Bowl” of stock car racing
— the Daytona 500 on February 19. • Don’t
miss “Glories of Ancient Egypt,” displaying
Photo: Daytona Beach Area CVB
Daytona Beach hosts the “Super Bowl” of stock car racing,
the Daytona 500, on February 19.
First Night Sandestin at the Village of Baytowne
Wharf. Enjoy live music beginning at 6 p.m.
and fireworks over the lagoon at midnight. •
January 14 area restaurants compete for the
best gumbo award at the 17th Annual Great
Southern Gumbo Cook-off at the Market Shops
in Sandestin, featuring door prizes, Cajun music
and children’s events. • Outdoor enthusiasts can
browse through 150 booths and enjoy seminars
at the Hunting & Outdoor Show February 3 at
the Emerald Coast Conference Center. Enjoy
this winter in Destin.
Fairfield Daytona Beach
There’s plenty of winter frolicking to do on Florida’s east coast,
including the 46th Annual Christmas
Parade, Volusia County’s oldest, marching
from 3rd Street and Ridgewood Avenue to
LPGA in Holly Hill December 3. • Enjoy the
Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”
at Bethune Cookman College December 9. •
Catch the snazzy Christmas concert by Surfside
Barbershop Chorus and chapter quartets at
noon at the Volusia Mall December 17. •
Marvel over the scrumptious holiday creations
of the Juried Gingerbread House Display
Photo: © Universal Orlando
Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is transformed into a bah-humbug holiday haven by the Grinch.
more than 200 Egyptian works of art from
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, through May 7
at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. • Tickle
your funny bone with the comedic musical
“Big” February 22 through March 5 at the
American Heritage Center for the Arts.
Get ready for some winter
fun in Daytona Beach.
Fairfield Orlando
It’s winter in
Orlando, but you
wouldn’t know
it judging from
the sunny
skies. Don’t
miss Leu Gardens’ Victorian Holiday House
through January 2 featuring beautiful holiday
decorations and a Christmas concert December
11. • Have a ball at Orlando’s theme parks
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starting with Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands
of Adventure throughout December; Macy’s
Holiday Parade at Universal Studios December
10 through January 8; and Christmas at
SeaWorld through January 1, featuring holiday
music and carolers. • The Osborne Family
Spectacle of Lights at Disney-MGM Studios
features over 5 million lights and snow flurries on the studio backlot through January 8.
• Sample tasty treats and enjoy an enchanting
parade and fireworks at the Magic Kingdom’s
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party through
December 20. • Hear the musical retelling of
the Christmas Story with accompanying orchestra and choir of hundreds at Holidays Around
the World through December 30 at Epcot’s
World Showcase. • The Rockettes will be celebrating the holidays in Orlando from December
9-31 when Radio City Christmas Spectacular
takes the stage at the Carr Performing Arts
Center. • Take in Broadway’s “Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” January
10-15, also at the Carr. • Don’t miss the 25th
Annual Orlando Citrus Parade with floats
bedecked in citrus fruit, marching bands and
celebrities in downtown Orlando December 30,
followed by the Capital One Bowl January 2. •
The 17th Annual Zora Neale Hurston Festival
of the Arts & Humanities takes place January
21-29 in Eatonville. Whatever you choose,
Orlando offers excellent winter entertainment.
at the end of the show, and a delightful holiday concert by the Broward Symphonic Pops
Orchestra December 14. • The Broward
Center for the Performing Arts presents George
Balanchine’s “Nutcracker,” performed by the
Miami City Ballet December 9-11 at 7:30 p.m.,
and “A Christmas Carol” December 15-18. •
Join in one of the top 10 spectator events in
the country as more than 100 decorated ships
light up the night at the Seminole Hard Rock
Winterfest Boat Parade December 17, with
festivities including an Intracoastal decorating
extravaganza and family fun days. • The 43rd
Annual Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade,
the nation’s oldest boat parade, features
Fairfield Fort Lauderdale Rediscover holidays
of yesteryear at Old Fort Lauderdale Village
& Museum Holiday Fest, December 10-11,
featuring old-fashioned food vendors, vintage
music performances, historic demonstrations
and re-enactments. • Enjoy Fantasy of Lights, a
spectacular drive-through light display stretching more than two miles, at Tradewinds Park
now through January 1. • The “mummy” of
dozens of glittering vessels on the Intracoastal
Waterway December 18. • Don’t miss one
of the country’s top 100 fine art shows, Las
Olas Art Fair - Part I, January 7-8 on Las
Olas Boulevard. • The 35th Annual Seminole
Tribal Fair features American Indian dancers,
performers and artisans from over 300 tribes
at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
in Hollywood February 9-12. South Florida’s
tempo will keep you moving this winter.
Photo: Chester Simpson/Alexandria CVA
Old Town Alexandria’s harbor lights up during the annual
Holiday Parade of Boats on the Potomac December 3.
arts
and fireworks
at midnight, throughout
Old Town historic district.
• Celebrate Alexandria’s favorite
son, George Washington, in Market
Square and City Hall February 18-20 with
a parade, walking tours and free admission
into Friendship Firehouse, Gadsby’s Tavern
Museum, Carlyle House and Lee-Fendall
House. • Alexandria honors Black History
Month (February) with many exhibits and
celebrations throughout the area including
the Alexandria Black History Museum’s Black
History Month Lecture and Soul Food Tasting,
with traditional food sampling, February 26.
Get your fill of history when you visit Old
Town Alexandria.
Fairfield Williamsburg (VA) Brightly colored
fruits encircling evergreen wreaths and boughs
of holly on doorways and banisters signal the
SOUTHEAST
Photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB
Get in the holiday spirit this winter in Fort Lauderdale,
where the balmy temperatures make for great beach days.
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all exhibitions, “Tutankhamun and the Golden
Age of the Pharoahs,” opens at the Museum
of Art Fort Lauderdale December 15 and runs
through April 23. • The Emma Lou Olson
Civic Center hosts events like “A Christmas
Carol” December 3-4, featuring a sing-along
Fairfield Washington, D.C. Winter is an
excellent time to enjoy Old Town Alexandria
and the nation’s capital. Alexandria’s harbor
lights up with more than 50 brightly lit boats
cruising along the Potomac River for the 6th
Annual Holiday Parade of Boats December 3. •
Enjoy ginger cookies and hot cider around the
bonfire and see a Valley Forge military encampment replica at Holidays at Mount Vernon
through January 6; tour the grounds by candlelight December 2-4 and 9-11. • December
9-11 take a historic Alexandria Candlelight
Tour of five festively decorated historic sites in
Old Town. • Experience the Christmas Pageant
of Peace for three weeks on the Ellipse near
the White House following the National Tree
Lighting December 1. • Bring the family to
First Night Alexandria, a non-alcoholic New
Year’s Eve celebration with music, performing
Photo: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
A Yorktown Victory Center historical interpreter lights a
candle in the re-created 1780s farmhouse.
holiday season in Colonial Williamsburg,
which offers special programs for all ages. • The
Procession of Lights in Yorktown is led by the
Fifes and Drums of Yorktown, followed by the
tree-lighting ceremony, the Lighted Boat Parade
on the York River and an evening of caroling,
hot cider and a visit from Santa December 2.
• Head to the Grand Illumination December
4 with 18th-century lights, holiday festivities,
carolers and spectacular lights decorating every
merchant shop in the city. • Gerald Charles
Dickens, great-great-grandson of renowned
English author Charles Dickens, returns to
Colonial Williamsburg to perform his oneman show, “A Christmas Carol,” December
7-8. • Celebrate “A Colonial Christmas” at
Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory
Center December 17-31. Learn about 17th-
Photo: Craven County CVC
Tryon Palace is decorated to look much as it did during the
holidays when Governor Tryon opened his home in 1770.
century English Christmas customs and winter
camp life in a Continental Army encampment.
• Throughout December enjoy the James
River Plantation’s Christmas in Plantation
Country with “Tours by the Owners,” festive
teas, progressive candlelight dinners and New
Year’s Eve celebrations. • Berkeley Plantation
features a Colonial Christmas December 1819 with Colonial music, Christmas stories and
beautiful arrangements from Berkeley’s gardens. • Williamsburg’s First Night Celebration
December 31 showcases more than 50 acts,
magnificent fireworks display and storytellers
at various sites surrounding Merchant’s Square.
During the holidays, Williamsburg is the perfect time to reconnect with family and the true
spirit of the season.
Fairfield Harbour (NC) You can easily catch
the spirit of the season in New Bern during a
Coastal Christmas Celebration. The Festival
of Trees, December 1-3, features 40 decorated
trees, gingerbread houses, wreaths, breakfast
and lunch with Santa, and holiday gift shop
at New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. •
Take in the New Bern Christmas Parade at 3
p.m. and then head to Union Point to watch
the Coastal Christmas Flotilla of gaily decorated boats pass by at 5 p.m. December 3. •
The New Bern Women’s Club hosts its annual
“Holly & Ivy” Homes Tour December 10. Visit
six historic homes decorated for the holidays.
• Visitors to Tryon Palace from December 1
to January 4 (Twelfth Night) will experience a
Colonial Christmas Celebration featuring beautiful decorations, a Colonial militia encampment and captivating Colonial characters. Take
a Christmas Candlelight Tour of the palace,
featuring a fireworks display and the Fife &
Drum Corps, December 10 and 17. • The
New Bern Preservation Foundation presents its
Antiques Show & Sale February 10-12 at the
New Bern Convention Center. • Take in one of
most respected dance ensembles in the world,
the Saint Petersburg (Russian) Ballet, at Grover
C. Fields Middle School February 26 at 7:30
p.m. • Or you can stick close to the resort and
enjoy Christmas caroling and hayrides at the
Recreation Center. You’re sure to enjoy your
time in New Bern.
Fairfield Mountains (NC) Enjoy the beauty
of winter in the North Carolina Mountains. Let
the twinkling magic of “Christmas at Biltmore
Estate” fill you with holiday cheer now through
January 1. In the evenings, Biltmore House is
lit much as it would have been at the turn of
the 19th century — by fire and candlelight.
Candlelight Christmas Evenings feature choirs
and musicians playing holiday favorites nightly
through December from 6-10 p.m. • Step
back into a 19th-century London Christmas at
“Dickens in the Village” in historic Biltmore
Village with street performers, music and food
December 2-4. • Head to Flat Rock Playhouse
to see the classic children’s story “The Best
Christmas Pageant Ever” through December
11. • December 2 enjoy an Olde Fashioned
Hendersonville Christmas from 5-9 p.m. with
historic downtown shops serving refreshments
and entertainment with a Victorian flair. Or
take the self-guided Holiday Tour of Historic
Inns December 11. • Take in Lake Lure’s
Holiday Boat Parade of Lights and fireworks
featuring decorated boats December 3 at 6:30
p.m. • See Santa prepare for his big night at
“Santa on the Chimney,” a rappelling demonstration at Chimney Rock Park December 3
and 10. • Make time for a little culture and see
the Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”
at the Asheville Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.
December 23. • The 10th Anniversary HGTV
Dream Home 2006 is being built in Lake Lure,
and will be open for tours January through
March. • If skiing or snowtubing are your pleasure, the resort is an hour-and-a-half drive from
several ski areas. Enjoy the pristine beauty of
winter in the Mountains.
Fairfield Sapphire Valley (NC) The first
snowfall brings excitement to young and old
alike, and the Sapphire Valley Ski Area offers
fun for the entire family with downhill skiing,
Photo: © The Biltmore Company
During Candlelight Christmas Evenings, Biltmore House is
lit by luminaries outside and candlelight and firelight inside.
snowboarding and ski instruction. • Visit quaint
area towns and celebrate Christmas the mountain way. Downtown Dillsboro comes aglow
with thousands of Christmas lights and luminaries, street carolers and open shops ’til 9 p.m.
December 2, 3, 9 and 10. • Wander through
the 5th Annual Window Wonderland in downtown Franklin featuring a Victorian Christmas
with actors, carriage rides and entertainment
December 2 and 9. • Choose from Brevard’s
Annual Christmas Parade on Main Street at
1 p.m. or the Highlands’ Olde Mountain
Christmas Parade on Main Street at 11 a.m.,
both on December 3. Following the Highlands
parade, stick around for the ABC Festival featuring local arts and crafts, finger-licking BBQ
and Christmas celebration on Main Street. •
Celebrate the season with carriage rides, carolers, shopping, food and hot cider in Brevard’s
historic district for its Twilight Tour December
3 from 4-8 p.m. • On December 10 watch the
Cashiers Christmas parade and then take the
kids to visit Santa Claus at the Community
Center. • You’ll enjoy the view and the meal
aboard the Polar Express Dinner Train departing from Dillsboro December 1-23. Or, take
the Polar Express from Bryson City for a journey to the “North Pole.” • Prep your taste buds
for some awesome chili, great music and fun
at the Annual Chili and Salsa Cook-off at the
Highlands Conference Center February 25. The
North Carolina Mountains provide the perfect
surroundings for winter fun at Sapphire Valley.
Photo: Myrtle Beach Area CVB
Take some time to wind down and visit Murrells Inlet, South
Carolina’s “Seafood Capital,” 17 miles south of Myrtle Beach.
Fairfield Myrtle Beach (SC) Meet Santa
and enjoy live entertainment December 3 at
the North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade &
Tree Lighting on Main Street. Or, catch the
Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade December
3 and head to Morse Landing Park to meet
Santa and the gang. • Christmas on the Creek
Holiday Home Tour features 10 Murrells Inlet
creek homes December 10 from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. • See local Christmas parades like the
one at Surfside Beach December 10 at 2 p.m.,
and Conway’s Christmas Parade December
10 with floats, queens, bands and fun at 10
a.m. on Main Street. • Don’t miss the many
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annual Christmas shows at local theaters. Direct
from New York’s Radio City Music Hall, the
Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the
world-famous Rockettes is at the Palace Theatre
through December 11. • Grab the family for
Light Up the Night December 15, featuring
homes and businesses decorated for the holidays, entertainment, Santa and refreshments at
North Myrtle Beach Chamber 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand
Candles light up its Live Oaks and garden
paths as carolers and musicians bring a melodic
ambiance to the grounds December 2-17 on
Fridays and Saturdays. • Head to Ocean Drive
in North Myrtle Beach and start the new year
with a bang at one of three fireworks shows in
the area, including Broadway on the Beach’s
New Year’s Eve Party in Celebrity Square with
entertainment, simulcast of Times Square’s
Ball Drop, champagne toast and fireworks. •
Join the “Society of Stranders” (S.O.S.) for the
mid-winter beach blast January 20-22 in North
Myrtle Beach and learn South Carolina’s state
dance, “The Shag.” Enjoy R&B and beach
music in the clubs on Main Street. With Myrtle
Beach’s 60 miles of quiet beaches and inlets, this
is the perfect time to discover the Grand Strand
the way locals do — without the crowds.
Fairfield Ocean Ridge (SC) The winter
months are perfect for a quiet family gathering
at Edisto Beach. Ride bikes beneath mosshung ancient oaks, explore unspoiled marshes
and savor a Lowcountry shrimp boil. • Don’t
miss Charleston’s 26th Annual Parade of Boats
Photo: Boone Hall Plantation
Boone Hall Plantation hosts the annual Lowcountry Oyster
Festival on January 29, with 65,000 pounds of oysters!
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December 3 in the Charleston Harbor featuring
fireworks over the harbor. • Take a relaxing drive
to Magnolia Plantation for its “Camellia Christmas” and enjoy the full bloom of America’s most
extensive outdoor Camellia display December
12-31. • James Island County Park’s 16th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights features train
rides, enchanted forest walking trail, gingerbread
houses, marshmallow roasts, concerts and a
three-mile driving tour with nearly 300 displays
and 2 million lights through January 1. • First
Night Charleston presents a citywide family
Photo: Georgia Dept. of Economic Development
Atlanta for its New Year’s Eve Peach Drop,
a block party of live musical acts, fireworks
and an 800-pound “Big Peach” drop. • The
Southeastern Flower Show features three acres of
landscape and floral exhibitions February 8-12
at the Georgia World Congress Center. • Don’t
miss Big Apple Circus at Stone Mountain Park
February 11-26 featuring “Grandma Goes to
Hollywood,” an exciting production of acrobats,
jugglers, trapeze flyers, humorists and performing animals in a one-ring circus. Whatever your
idea of fun, you’ll find it at Plantation.
Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park is a must-see during
Holiday in Lights. You can even ice skate at the rink there.
celebration with food, fun, events and refreshments on New Year’s Eve. • Oyster aficionados,
head to the 23rd Annual Lowcountry Oyster
Festival on January 29 at Boone Hall Plantation
& Gardens in Mt. Pleasant for music, great food
and 65,000 pounds of oysters. • The Bonterra
Lowcountry Blues Bash 2006, February 10-19,
is Charleston’s annual celebration of authentic
blues music. With 10 days of performances in
select area venues, the Bash boasts some of the
most innovative blues festival programming in
North America — from traditional to postmodern. • The largest wildlife art and nature
event in the nation, Southeastern Wildlife
Exposition attracts more than 500 artists and
exhibitors from around the globe at locations
throughout Charleston February 17-19. Renew
the familial ties at Ocean Ridge this winter.
Fairfield Plantation (GA) Winter thrills
abound in and around Fairfield Plantation,
located only 40 minutes outside Atlanta. You’ll
be awed by the 200-plus decorated trees and
holiday scenes at the Festival of Trees December
3-11, with magnificent gingerbread houses,
specialty shops and children’s activities at the
Georgia World Congress Center. • Wander
across the street for the mammoth holiday
luminary displays and accompanying music in
Centennial Olympic Park. You can even go skating at the outdoor ice rink. • Take the kids to
the 15th Annual Breakfast with Santa December
3 at Villa Rica Parks & Recreation, with free
breakfast for children under 8. • Head to Fox
Theatre December 9-10 for the Atlanta Ballet’s
production of “The Nutcracker,” featuring a
full orchestra. • Stone Mountain Park celebrates
“A Southern Christmas” throughout December
with a 50-foot Christmas tree, life-size snowmen, the Christmas Lasershow, fireworks and
snowfall, and live holiday shows at “A Southern
Christmas.” • Catch the New Year’s Eve Peach
Bowl Parade in downtown Atlanta December
31 with high school marching bands from across
the U.S. • Then stick around for Firstnight
Atlanta, a family-oriented New Year’s Eve party
on Midtown streets with music, theater, dance
and more. Or join thousands in Underground
Photo: Jiminy Peak
Jiminy Peak offers one of the best children’s programs for skiing and snowboarding in the Berkshires.
NORTHEAST
Fairfield Berkshires (MA) Winter season is
upon us in the Berkshires. Enjoy “A Faerie Tale
Festival of Trees” at the Berkshire Museum
through December 31, open daily 10 a.m.-5
p.m., featuring more than 200 trees decorated in the fairy tales and legends theme. •
Catch the heartwarming festivities of the 16th
Annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas
December 2-4 with festive lights, wreaths and
holiday readings by the Berkshire Theatre
Festival, tours of historic homes, a marketplace,
luminaria walk on Main Street and gala holiday concert at First Congregational Church. •
Enjoy the Holiday Marketplace at the Berkshire
Botanical Garden in Stockbridge December
3-4, an exhibition and sale of handcrafted
wreaths and holiday decorations, colorful seasonal blooms and greens, crafts and gift items.
• Supper with Santa invites the family out for
a magical evening of food, fun and music, art
activities and seasonal readings at the Norman
Rockwell Museum, in the museum’s library
December 3. Also catch “Spirit of the Holidays”
by Tasha Tudor, one of the outstanding illustrators of our time, through February 6 at the
museum. • The Albany Symphony Orchestra
celebrates Mozart’s 250th Birthday Bash at the
First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield
at 6:30 p.m. February 18. • Don’t leave the
Berkshires without checking out the great skiing at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort — located
right outside your door. Have a snowball of fun
in the Berkshires.
Newport Winter Festival has become New
England’s largest winter extravaganza. Enjoy
ice-sculpting competitions, chili cook-off,
scavenger hunt, hayrides, sand sculpture, food,
music and more February 17-26. When the
winter months slow things down in the “city by
the sea,” you’ll still find plenty to do.
Photo: John Corbett courtesy of The Preservation Society Of Newport County
Experience magnificent yuletide decorations at The Elms
during Christmas at the Newport Mansions.
Fairfield Newport (RI) Experience the 35th
Annual Christmas in Newport, a celebration of
historic holiday traditions offering a multitude
of festive events throughout December — from
Family Day at the Newport Art Museum to lantern tours, music and Christmas feasts. • Don’t
miss the Santa Express Newport Dinner Train.
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they entertain with
holiday stories and song through December
19. • Take a Holiday Lantern Tour of Historic
Newport down the exquisitely preserved streets
of central Newport each Thursday through
December 22. • Join in the fun at the 35th
Annual Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting and Open
House featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus for singa-longs around the Christmas tree December 3
Photo: Atlantic City CVA
The world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk offers four miles
of entertainment and casino action.
at 5 p.m. Then, at 6:30, take in the 8th Annual
Holiday Harbor Lights Parade of Boats & Blessing of the Fleet. • Create a holiday memory for
your family during Christmas at the Newport
Mansions now through January 1. The glitter
of gold and sparkle of silver will dazzle you as
you tour The Breakers, The Elms and Marble
House — all decked out in Yuletide finery with
spectacular evergreens, trees, wreaths, fresh flowers and 19th-century style ornaments. • First
Night Newport provides family activities and
entertainment under a heated tent in downtown
Newport December 31. • Check out the New
Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge at Easton’s Beach
at noon where local folks race into the icy waters
to benefit charity. • With over 160 events, the
Atlantic City (NJ) Look forward to lots of
fun in world-famous Atlantic City with its
fabulous casinos, museums, some of the
best restaurants in the Northeast, live
entertainment, sporting events and prestigious shopping. • Just a short drive
from the resort, Stockton Performing
Arts Theatre presents several holiday
programs including “Christmas from
Dublin” featuring the Three
Irish Tenors December
6, and Charles
Dickens’ “A
Christmas Carol”
December 8.
• Take a Cape May
Christmas Candlelight House
Tour December 3, 10 and 17.
Enjoy carolers and refreshments in
the participating area homes, churches
and inns. You can also ride the trolley
most nights in December through Cape May’s
picturesque streets while guides tells you about
Victorian Christmas traditions. • The Philadelphia National Candy Gift & Gourmet show
will satisfy your sweet tooth January 8-10 at
the Atlantic City Convention Center. • Also at
the Convention Center, catch the International
Power Boat Show displaying hundreds of power
boats February 1-5. Whether you’re looking for
excitement or just want to relax, Atlantic City is
your ticket to great winter fun.
Fairfield Ocean City (MD) Ocean City
provides plenty of East Coast winter fun.
Winterfest of Lights at Inlet Lot displays more
than a mile of oversized animated ornaments
and 800,000 dazzling lights with Alpine Village
shops, nightly tram rides through the park and
a Tunnel of Lights in a nautical theme. Drive
the Avenue of Trees along Baltimore Avenue
and head to Northside Park for a photo op with
Santa, and delicious goodies inside the heated
tent through January 2. • The Ocean City
Christmas Parade December 3 features bands,
floats, marching units, Santa and Mrs. Claus
on Coastal Highway at 11 a.m. • The Julia A.
Purnell Museum hosts an old-fashioned holiday
party at the Victorian Christmas Celebration
in Snow Hill December 3, featuring Victorian
music, decorations and refreshments from 10
a.m.-4 p.m. • Enjoy the New Year’s Eve Family
Celebration at the Convention Center with
music, karaoke, carnival games, door prizes and
more December 31. • Pick up a souvenir at the
North American Craft Show at the Convention
Center featuring quality juried handmade arts
and crafts January 14-15. This winter, take a
holiday by the sea in Ocean City.
MIDWEST & PLAINS
Fairfield Wisconsin Dells (WI) Winter brings
a flurry of fun to Wisconsin Dells! Cross-country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts will discover
unique, natural beauty along the wooded trails,
while challenging slopes give
downhill skiers their fill
of fun. Or speed up via
snowmobile on 80 miles
of well-groomed scenic
trails. • Featured at
Woodstock and in the
movie “Grease,”
Sha Na Na’s
Christmas
Show
December
2 features
original
and classic
tunes done
’50s-style at Al
Ringling Theatre at 8
p.m. in Baraboo. • Crystal
Grand Music Theater presents The Oakridge
Boys December 10 at 3 and 8 p.m. and 3 p.m.
on December 11. • Pack up the kids and head
to Christmas Mountain Village December 17
for Lunch with Santa. • Come ski or hike on
one and a half miles of candlelit trails during
the Candlelight Ski at Mirror Lake State Park
January 7. • Known as the “singing cowboy
poet,” Michael Martin Murphey performs at
the Al Ringling Theater January 21 at 8 p.m. •
Don’t miss the 16th Annual Flake Out Festival,
where the whole family will enjoy Wisconsin’s
only state-sanctioned snow sculpting competition, snow slide, wagon and sleigh rides, snowman competition, open ice-skating, hot-air
Photo: Wisconsin Dells CVB
Grab your woolies and head out to the Wisconsin Dells Flake
Out Festival, where you can cuddle up on a wagon ride.
balloons, food, fireworks and live entertainment
January 21-22 at the Wisconsin Dells Festivals
Site in downtown. • The dells host the largest
concentration of indoor water parks anywhere
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in the world, allowing families to enjoy the
water even in the coldest winter months. The
Kalahari boasts itself as America’s largest indoor
water park, featuring the only indoor stand-upand-surf Flow Rider and Master Blaster uphill
water roller coaster. • For a little gaming action,
visit Ho-Chunk Casino for a try at its slot
machines, black jack tables and video poker.
Don’t miss all of the fun that awaits you during
the winter months in beautiful Wisconsin Dells!
MIDSOUTH
Fairfield Smoky Mountains (TN) The cool
winter air brings the snow-covered mountains into vivid detail and the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park offers visitors a
wide selection of scenic beauty. Don’t miss
Photo: Dollywood
Celebrate Christmas in the Smokies at Dollywood, featuring
heartwarming holiday entertainment through December.
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the chance to take it all in. • Skiiers, snowboarders and ice skaters can head to Ober
Gatlinburg Ski Resort. • The 16th Annual
Smoky Mountain Winterfest features millions
of lights with holiday decorations, magnificent
holiday shows and more through February 28
in Gatlinburg, Sevierville and Pigeon Forge.
• Gatlinburg’s 30th Annual Fantasy of Lights
Christmas Parade marches through downtown
Gatlinburg with artificial snow, 100-plus floats,
millions of lights, bands and giant helium
balloons at 7:30 p.m. December 2. • Then
take in the demonstrations of local artists and
craftspeople at the Gatlinburg Convention
Center for the Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
December 2-11 featuring jewelry, leather, quilts,
wood crafts and stained glass. • Sevierville’s
43rd Annual Christmas Parade rolls through
downtown with floats, bands, majorettes and
Santa Claus December 3. • Enjoy Gatlinburg’s
guided Winterfest Trolley Ride of Lights,
departing from the Gatlinburg Aquarium
most nights through December and Saturday
nights in January. Or, see the lights from an
old-fashioned hayride, departing Mountain
Mall weekday evenings through January 30.
• Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
runs through December 30 with over 3 million
outdoor lights, Santa’s workshop, the country’s
tallest Christmas pyramid (at 45 feet), parades,
European Christmas market and spectacular
Christmas shows. While you’re there, check out
Thunderhead — it took top honors as the Best
Wooden Coaster at this year’s Golden Ticket
Awards. • The 17th Annual Gatlinburg New
Year’s Ball Drop & Pyrotechnics Show features
a street party and fireworks show at the base
of the Space Needle. • The Smoky Mountains
Storytelling Festival, February 2-4, brings some
of the nation’s top storytellers to Pigeon Forge
to spin tales of fact and fiction. • West meets
Southeast during Pigeon Forge’s “Saddle Up!”
February 23-25. See how the West was fun
with cowboy poetry, Western music and dances.
Make an indelible impression of your winter
holiday with a trip to the Smoky Mountains.
Fairfield Glade (TN) Winter is nature’s time
to rest and your cue to follow suit at Fairfield
Glade. When your soul is rested and the body is
ready for the outdoors, you’re right in the middle of America’s largest forested plateau. • Be
sure to take a drive to nearby Black Mountain
to visit Tennessee’s first Linear State Park. This
section of the 303-mile mountaintop hiking
path offers stunning scenic overlooks from the
rocky bluffs above the Tennessee Valley. On a
clear day you can see over 100 miles. • For a
celebration of the holiday season circa 1940,
plan a visit to the renowned Cumberland
County Playhouse through December 18 for
their annual performance of the “The Sanders
Family Christmas,” a popular sequel to “Smoke
on the Mountain” that will have you doubled
over with laughter. • Christmas at Historic
Rugby, December 2-3, features vendors, crafts,
entertainment, food and music. This lovingly
restored 1880s British utopian experiment in
America may have failed as one of the United
States’ first master-planned cities, but the
remaining buildings endure as a testament to
a unique vision of Victorian idealism. Enjoy
costumed colonists, caroling, hot wassail,
seasonal music, sumptuous Victorian dinner
and more on December 2 and 3. Six candlelit
historic buildings adorned with holly and evergreens greet visitors. • Crossville’s StreetScape
Christmas Parade marches down Main Street
December 3 from 5 p.m. and features “A
Storybook Christmas” theme. Plan a trip to this
mountaintop oasis. You’ll be glad you did.
Fairfield Nashville (TN) This holiday season, go country at Fairfield Nashville with
its annual Christmas sing-alongs, or enjoy
a Christmas lights tour. • The Nashville
Ballet presents a classic performance of the
“Nutcracker” at the Tennessee Performing Arts
Center December 9-11 and 16-18. • Enjoy the
Nashville Symphony’s presentation of Handel’s
“Messiah” at the War Memorial Auditorium
December 16-17. • The Ryman Auditorium
hosts “A Skaggs Family Christmas” featuring
Ricky Skaggs and The Whites December 14.
Photo: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development
Take a cruise on the General Jackson Showboat and enjoy
“Uncle Scrooge’s Christmas Banquet!” through December 23.
• Enjoy the 22nd Annual Gaylord Opryland’s
“A Country Christmas” through January 8,
featuring the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
and world-famous Rockettes; ICE!, a frozen
world of ice sculptures carved from 1.5 million pounds of ice; and Pam Tillis’ Christmas
Dinner Party. Carriage rides, nativity, decorated
trees, crafts and nearly 2 million Christmas
lights will get you in the holiday spirit. • In
December, Belle Meade Plantation, Belmont
Mansion and Travellers Rest Plantation &
Museum invite you to tour their beautifully
adorned homes and learn holiday traditions
of Christmases past. • Cheekwood Botanical
Garden & Museum of Art presents Festival
of the Holidays featuring Trees of Christmas,
the traditions of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Posada
Novidad and more through December. •
Nashville’s own sweethearts, Amy Grant
and Vince Gill, team up with the Nashville
Symphony for a not-to-be forgotten concert
Photo: Silver Dollar City Attractions
Branson’s Silver Dollar City is illuminated with more than 4
million lights during An Old Time Christmas.
at the Grand Ole Opry House on Valentine’s
Day. • Browse through 200 top antique dealers
from across the U.S. at the All American Heart
of Country Antiques Show at the Gaylord
Opryland Resort February 23-26. This winter,
add a little country to your agenda.
Fairfield Bay (AR) Enjoy a relaxing holiday this year in the Ozark Mountains. Visit
Mountain View, a 45-minute drive from the
Bay, for its Courthouse and Christmas Tree
Lighting December 1 in Courthouse Square
at 6 p.m. with refreshments, carolers, storytelling and a visit from Santa Claus. Then gather
at the Courthouse for a historic walking tour
of downtown Mountain View December 3. •
Heber Springs’ Lighted Christmas Parade &
Holiday Trail of Lights kicks off December 3
with a parade at 5:30, followed by the annual
lighting of 500 luminaries in and around
Spring Park and the Courthouse. • Talented
voices and stringed instruments deliver a stunning performance in the Cathedral Room of
Blanchard Springs Caverns at “Caroling in the
Caverns” December 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18.
The more adventurous should try a Wild Cave
Tour by special arrangement. • Petit Jean State
Park offers an afternoon of holiday activity with
crafts and seasonal entertainment December 3
for its Open House. • Join them again February
11-12 for Hikes, Hearts and Hugs, featuring
guided trail hikes for couples, a romantic dinner
and dancing. • Take your sweetheart to Ozark
Folk Center State Park for a Valentine Dinner
& Show February 11. Slow down and enjoy the
pace at Bay.
Fairfield Branson (MO) Experience the
holidays like never before in Branson. The
18th Annual Ozark Mountain Christmas
transforms the area into a winter wonderland
through December 31, featuring the Festival of
Lights Driving Tour, multiple shows celebrating Christmas, theme parks in all their holiday
glory and special events. • The Festival of
Lights illuminates the night sky with 10 million twinkling lights throughout downtown
Branson and nearby towns. • Silver Dollar City
decks out in over 4 million lights for An Old
Time Christmas through December 30. Visit
Kringles Krossing in the Carousel Barn where
Photo: San Antonio CVB
The best in Mexican folk art is available for enjoyment and
acquisition December 10 at the art museum’s Bazar Sábado.
kids can visit Santa and stop by Kringle’s kitchen for fresh baked cookies; enjoy A Dickens’
Christmas Carol complete with special effects
and grand sets; and watch the Holiday Light
Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration each
evening in the Square. • Downtown Branson
features more than 50 parade units and bands
at its 57th Annual Adoration Parade and
Lighting Ceremony December 4. • Stop by the
Jim Stafford Theatre for the 12th Annual Hot
Winter Fun Big Show February 13, featuring
a year’s worth of shows in one night including Baldknobbers, Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat, Legends in Concert
and Comedy Jamboree. For quality entertainment, Branson is the perfect vacation locale.
GULF STATES
Fairfield New Orleans (LA) Due to recent
events we will not be presenting area activities
for New Orleans at this time. Please see page 23
for a resort update.
Photo: Durango Area Chamber Resort Assn.
Climb aboard Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge
Railroad’s Winter Train for spectacular mountain views.
Fairfield San Antonio (TX) Get into the
holiday spirit with sing-alongs and joyous caroling along the San Antonio River Walk now
through December 18. More than 185 choral
groups perform from cruising boats during the
annual FORD Holiday Boat Caroling. • Stroll
along the San Antonio River guided by more
than 2,500 luminarias at dusk each Friday,
Saturday and Sunday during FORD Fiesta de
las Luminarias, December 2-18. • Shop an
authentic German outdoor holiday market,
Kristkindlmarkt, with music, food, handcrafted
gifts and entertainment in the historic King
William area December 3. • Discover the
best in Mexican folk art during Bazar Sábado,
December 10 at the San Antonio Museum of
Art. • Find something for your home, garden
or wardrobe at the Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
featuring local handmade jewelry, pottery and
fine art, December 9-11 along the River Walk.
• Ring in the new year San Antonio-style at
“Celebrate San Antonio,” with fireworks, music,
food booths and family activities December
31 along South Alamo between Durango and
Market streets. • Celebrate the draining of the
San Antonio River at the Michelob ULTRA
Riverwalk Mud Festival January 12-15, featuring a parade, arts and crafts show and more. •
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo features
bull and bareback bucking horse riding, barrel
racing, BBQ Cookoff and Concert, Cowboy
Golf Classic, carnival rides and much more
February 3-19 at the SBC Center. • Choose
from original handcrafted designs indigenous to
San Antonio’s River Walk at the Arts & Crafts
Show February 18-20. Put some zest into your
winter vacation in San Antonio.
WEST
Fairfield Pagosa (CO) Christmas in Pagosa
kicks off at 7:30 p.m. December 1-3 with
“A Christmas Carol,” a musical adaptation
of Dickens’ Scrooge and Tiny Tim at the
High School Auditorium. • The lighting of
the Chamber building ignites the holidays
in Pagosa December 3 with Santa photo op,
refreshments and music. • See the Parade of
Lights December 9 at 5:30 p.m. as it travels
from 6th to 2nd streets. Stop by the shops
along Main Street for hot cider. • Durango &
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s Cascade
Canyon Winter Train is now running. This
excursion will leave you with breathtaking
memories of the San Juan National Forest
winter landscape for years to come. • Catch the
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad’s Christmas
Train starring Cinder Bear and Santa Claus
December 3 and 10. It features holiday storytelling, refreshments and a memento for the
children. • Get ready for family winter fun at
Pagosa’s Winterfest, with morning hot-air balloon ascensions, ice skating downtown, community picnic and dance, and skiing at Wolf
Photo:Tom Stillo/CTO
Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort offers skiers and
snowboarders spectacular winter fun with 75 trails.
Creek Area February 11-12. • The Wolf Creek
Ski Area boasts the most natural snow in the
state with something for beginning and expert
skiers and snowboarders. • Don’t forget about
the Continental Divide, just 30 minutes away,
and be sure to head back for a relaxing mineral soak at the center of town in Pagosa’s Hot
Springs. Whatever your pace, Pagosa’s the place
for winter fun this year.
Fairfield Durango (CO) Visit Durango this
winter for breathtaking views and endless
winter activities. The skiing and boarding are
world-class. Choose from over 200 miles of
groomed trails to enjoy multiple winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowmobiling,
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dog sledding and snowshoeing. For the more
adventurous at heart, experience the thrill of ice
climbing. Save a night for a relaxing soak under
the stars at Tremble Hot Springs. • The La Plata
County Fairgrounds hosts the 31st Annual Art
& Craft Festival December 2-4 with Christmas
crafts, art, food and more. • Durango Choral
Society’s Traditional Family Christmas features
Photo: Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber
Sedona’s world-renowned red rock formations — including
Coffee Pot Rock — provide endless fascination for visitors.
area vocalists and musicians December 4 at 3
and 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall.
Return December 9-11 at 7 p.m. for David
Taylor Dance Theatre’s “The Nutcracker.” •
Browse the unique shops and enjoy refreshments, carolers and a visit from Santa on Noel
Night December 8 in downtown Durango.
• Take a ride on the Durango & Silverton’s
Polar Express, with service to the “North Pole”
through December 23. Enjoy hot cocoa and
cookies, read “The Polar Express” with your
kids and sing Christmas carols. • Join the wacky
fun at Snowdown 2006 in Durango February
1-6. Colorado’s premier winter festival features
a balloon glow and rally, Chili Cook-Off,
Downhill Kayak Race, Outhouse Stuffing, Polar
Beer Plunge, Spam Carving, Snow Games and
much more. With over 300 days of sunshine
and 260 inches of snowfall annually, Durango
is the perfect winter getaway.
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Fairfield Flagstaff (AZ) Some of the most
beautiful country in the Southwest surrounds
you in Flagstaff. From the Grand Canyon and
Sedona’s red rocks to Native American reservations and a string of national monuments
— they’re all within a short drive. • Downtown
Flagstaff presents its 7th Annual Northern
Lights Holiday Parade, an electric light parade,
December 10 at 6 p.m. in downtown Flagstaff.
• Join locals on a drive to see luminaries, holiday lights and decorations at the Coconino
Estates residential area December 11 from 5-9
p.m. • Festively decorated Riordan Mansion
invites guests to glimpse the folklore and traditions of Christmases past during December. •
Hop aboard the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar
Express and create a treasured holiday tradition for your family. Select dates are available
through January 7. • Join thousands downtown
to witness the New Year’s Eve Pine-Cone Drop
at the Weatherford Hotel at midnight (10 p.m.
for families). • Flagstaff Winterfest celebrates
throughout February with more than 100
activities as local attractions open their doors
for special presentations, parties and events. •
Try skiing and snowboarding in the desert this
season! The Arizona Snowbowl is perfect for
families with all ability levels. Experience a different Arizona this winter.
Fairfield Sedona (AZ) Hear holiday favorites from a variety of musical and performing
groups, visit Santa and enjoy the hot cocoa and
free treats at Sedona’s Holiday Tree Lighting
& Santa’s Visit December 2 from 5:30-7 p.m.
at the Chamber Visitor Center. • Holiday joy
abounds aboard the Santa Claus Express. Verde
Canyon Railroad invites Santa aboard December 4, 11 and 18, and Eagle Watch begins this
month as well. • Tlaquepaque’s courtyards and
walkways light up for Festival of Lights. The
event features the lighting of 6,000 luminaries,
carolers, musicians, dancers, shopping and more
December 10 from 3-8 p.m. • Christmas in the
Park on December 10 presents an open house
with hot cider and cookies, gift shop sale, old-
to-shoulder with the industry’s finest. • Only
two hours north of town is the majestic Grand
Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the
world. Sedona is a perfect place to enrich the
body and the soul.
Fairfield Tahoe (NV) If skiing is your bag,
South Shore Lake Tahoe is the perfect spot. On
the heels of another record-breaking snow season, Heavenly, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood
are expecting more Big Snow this winter. •
Celebrate the season at the Valhalla Grand
Hall, Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe
December 3. Enjoy an evening of dancing and
gourmet fare at the Valhalla Holiday Gala. •
Heavenly Ski Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary December 15-18 with a block party,
film festival, concerts, free giveaways, fireworks
and more. • South Shore’s casinos have a great
line-up of entertainment for you this winter,
Photo: Las Vegas News Bureau/LVCVA
Vegas is more than casinos and lavish shows. Thrill rides like
Chaos at the Circus Circus Adventuredome are popular, too.
Photo: Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Heavenly Ski Resort received SKI magazine’s number one
spot for scenery — like this view of Lake Tahoe.
time decorations and the Sedona Concert Band
at Sedona Heritage Museum in Jordan Historical Park. • See dozens of displays comprising
more than a million lights at Red Rock Fantasy,
built by Arizona families and organizations at
the Los Abrigados Resort & Spa, through January 3. • The 1st Annual Sedona Verde Valley
Balloon Festival, January 12-15, will feature
events held throughout Sedona and the Verde
Valley. Look forward to Sedona’s first balloon
glow January 14 atop Airport Mesa. • Sample
Arizona’s own Cerreta chocolates with specialty
coffees and desserts during Verde Canyon
Railroad’s Chocolate Lovers’ Festival February
11-12. • The 12th Annual Sedona International
Film Festival & Workshop, February 23-26,
presents more than 125 features, documentaries,
shorts and animation for movie lovers as well
as film students, who get to work shoulder-
including Kenny Loggins on December 28
at Harrah’s. • Holiday visitors will find the
town alive with festive celebrations, headline
entertainment and New Year’s parties that will
get 2006 off to a rousing start — from strolling Dickens’ carolers and live entertainers at
Heavenly Village, to a giant street party along
the casinor corridor with a Times Square-style
countdown to the New Year. • Kirkwood
Mountain Resort’s cross-country staff leads
moonlight ski and snowshoe tours of the area
through March on Saturdays closest to a full
moon. • Visit Heavenly January 4-5 and watch
skiers compete in the World Cup run during
the Far West Open Slalom, one of the series
leading to participation in the Olympics. •
Compete on the slopes for a diamond pendant and other prizes during the Valentine
Sweetheart Race on February 14 at Heavenly.
Don’t miss the thrills at Lake Tahoe this winter.
Fairfield Las Vegas (NV) The glittery lights
of Las Vegas add even more excitement to
the holidays. December 6, join the mayor at
Fremont Street Experience for the Tree Lighting
Ceremony featuring a 50-foot tree. • Stop by
Opportunity Village’s Enchanted Carousel and
Forest Express Trains for some live music, sweet
treats, lavishly decorated trees, whimsical displays and visits with Santa through December
30. • The 19th Annual Downtown Hoedown
December 1 ushers in the Wrangler National
Finals Rodeo with free concerts by Neal McCoy
and Joe Diffie at the Fremont Street Experience
at 6 p.m. • Competitors from all over the world
gather at the Thomas and Mack Center for the
National Finals Rodeo December 2-11 for steer
wrestling, bronco bucking and calf roping. •
Walk through holidays of the past at “Holiday
Trains Around the Tree” at the Clark County
Museum, featuring a special exhibit of working
model trains in the Depot and free refreshments December 9-11. • From sundown to 10
p.m. through early January, “Light the Night”
electrifies the Ethel M Chocolate Factory &
Botanical Cactus Garden. Featuring 250,000
lights covering the desert landscape, the festivities have been a holiday stop for over 10
years. • Start off the New Year downtown with
popular live bands and a synchronized fireworks
display at the Fremont Street arcade. • Among
Vegas’ newest shows is “La Rêve” at Wynn Las
Vegas, an aquatic spectacular performed in a
domed theater in the round. • Sign up at the
resort for a Red Rock Canyon and Bonnie
Springs outing. Visit Hoover Dam, take a Lake
Mead cruise or embark on a trip to the Grand
Canyon. You’ll love what you see in Las Vegas.
Fairfield Anaheim (CA) Head to the West
Coast for a sunny holiday. Mission San Juan
Capistrano features its Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 3 in Historic Town Center Park with
Christmas carols, Mission open house, entertainment and a nativity scene. • Enjoy a holiday
street fair with tree-lighting ceremony, children’s
Photo: Anaheim/Orange County CVB
Monarch Beach Golf Links in nearby Dana Point is a must
for golfers who love to play in sight of the Pacific Ocean.
rides, entertainment and food at Anaheim’s
Nutcracker Festival, Center Street Promenade
on December 3. • Hop aboard Irvine Park
Railroad’s Christmas Train December 2-4, 911 and 15-23 and get your photo taken with
Santa. • Dana Point Harbor hosts its 31st
Annual Holiday Festivities December 2-4, 910 and 16-17, featuring boat rides with Santa
at Dana Wharf Sportfishing. • Don’t miss the
97th Annual Newport Harbor Christmas Boat
Parade December 14-18, featuring over 100
decorated boats, music and costumed carolers. It’s touted as “one of the top 10 holiday
happenings in the nation” by the New York
Times. • As its 50th Anniversary “Happiest
Celebration on Earth” continues in full swing,
the Disneyland Resort will be decked out
for the holidays with dazzling décor, magical
parades and festive shows and attractions every
day through January 2. • Children of all ages
will delight in The Nutcracker & “Clara Tea
Party” December 17 at the Heritage Forum in
Anaheim as the Anaheim Ballet performs this
holiday classic. Enjoy the holidays in sunny
California this winter.
Photo: Big Island Visitors Bureau
Young hula dancers are among those who perform monthly
on the grounds of Hulihe‘e Palace in Kailua-Kona.
HAWAI‘I
Fairfield Hawai‘i (The Big Island) Prepare
for sweet sounds this winter in beautiful
Hawai‘i. “Hali‘a Aloha Kalikimaka” (recalling
fond memories of Christmas) is the theme of
the 45th Annual Waimea Christmas Twilight
Parade December 3 featuring an all-day festival
with parade at 6 p.m. in Waimea, traveling
from historic Church Row to the Parker Ranch
Center. • Internationally acclaimed women’s
vocal ensemble Kitka presents “Wintersongs”
at the Kahilu Theatre December 9, featuring
music ranging from rousing Slavic folk carols
to pre-Christian incantations at 8 p.m. Catch
its other productions like chamber
music by pianist Gilles Vonsattel
and violinist Frank Huang
January 7; sweet saxophone melodies of Ernie
Watts Quartet January
13; Julia Migenes in
“Diva on the Verge,”
a one-woman monologue and opera show
February 4; or the
innovative Kronos
Quartet February
15. • Take a cultural
journey of international
food and fun at “Passport to International
Cultures” December 10 at Waikoloa Beach
Resort’s Kings’ Shops, with entertainment and
a visit from Santa. • Listen to old-timers share
their stories of plantation-era times, enjoy local
entertainment and take a turn at rice pounding for good luck December 31 at the Wailea
Village 8th Annual Mochizuki Celebration. •
Load up the family for free entertainment with
local talent and audience sing-alongs at Hawai‘i
Volcanoes National Park’s Art Center for “A
Volcano Winter Solstice” December 21 at 7
p.m. Bask in Hawai‘i’s culture and beauty this
holiday season.
CARIBBEAN
Fairfield St. Thomas (USVI) All points
on St. Thomas are only 30 minutes from
Charlotte Amalie so it’s difficult to get lost.
Enjoy a self-guided tour through the historic
buildings which now house quaint boutiques.
Visit the Lutheran Church, constructed in
1793 and still in use today; Government
House, a neoclassical white structure and perfect example of the grandeur of its time; and
of course, Blackbeard’s Castle, built around
1679 to protect Fort Christian from attack. •
Come early to Tillett Gardens in St. Thomas
for dinner at 6:30 p.m. and then enjoy “Arts
Alive” as it presents the stunning bass voice of
Arthur Woodley at 8 p.m. December 7; flute
and piano combo Vanessa Holroyd & Joy
Cline Phinney on January 18 at 8 p.m.; and
the classical and jazz violin melodies of Diane
Monroe on February 15 at 8 p.m. • Enjoy the
St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival December
3 thru January 7, featuring Calypso singing
competitions, traditional food fair, early-morning street dancing (J’ouvert) and hundreds of
colorful costumed dancers moving to upbeat
Caribbean rhythms. • Take in the classical
music series Candlelight Concerts at Whim
Plantation on St. Croix January 13 and 14. •
The Reichhold Center features several concerts
including pianist and composer Joe Sample’s
jazz tunes in concert January 14; Playing Ring:
A Musical Journey into Quelbe, a folk tribute
to the official music of the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Quelbe featuring bands like Stanley and the
Ten Sleepless Knights and Jamesie and the
All Stars on February 4; and The O’Jays,
said to be one of the most important
soul music groups of the past 30
years with hits like “When Will
I See You Again” and “Love
Train,” February 18. • Let
the adrenaline soar during the 13th Annual
International Regatta
at the St. Croix Yacht
Club February 18-20.
Learn to relax this
winter in St. Thomas.
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the people you meet
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the people you meet
When you hear the phrase “multi-generation
vacation” you might think of fights with siblings, cranky
kids and embarrassing stories about your awkward teen
days from mom and pop. But today’s gatherings couldn’t
be farther from that old misconception. Relatives are
cherishing every moment they have together because,
the truth is, more families are scattered across the
country than ever before. But the people who grew up
with Fairfield don’t let geography get in the way. These
“timeshare babies” know that vacation is the best way to
strengthen family bonds by bringing different generations,
from toddlers to seniors, together. Never again will your
five-year-old ask, “Who’s aunt Audrey?” And long-lost
relatives will become a thing of the past. The key is to
create new traditions: having fun with the people you
love the most.
Take Dave and Janet Anderson, both 58, of Reading,
Pennsylvania. “My parents were VIP members,” says Dave.
“When my dad died in 1997 he passed his deeds to
me and my brothers. Now it’s my turn to continue the
tradition.” With two daughters near Philadelphia and a son
in Chicago, Dave and Janet don’t get to see their seven
grandkids nearly as often as they would like, so they put
their cache of more than one million points to good use
by organizing elaborate getaways to Myrtle Beach and
the Glade. “Fairfield brings us all closer,” says Dave. “The
grandkids are in different school systems with different
schedules. We worked our way up to Platinum VIP so we
could have flexibility to accommodate everybody.” Instead
of seeing their grandchildren double in size between visits,
Dave and Janet can actually watch the kids grow up, despite
living in different zip codes.
Like Dave and Janet, Diane and Mark Dunn of
Toledo, Ohio, have learned from their elders. Tired of
borrowing points from Dad (Diane’s parents have been
Fairfield owners since the mid-80s), Diane and Mark,
both 40, became FairShare Plus members in 1999 and
now take their three kids on frequent vacations. When
the time came to organize her parents’ 50th wedding
Left & above: Betty and Dale Knobeloch are raising two generations of
“timeshare babies” who can’t get enough of vacationing!
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the people you meet
Jeanette and Warren Powell are planning to ensure future generations enjoy vacations together.
anniversary, Diane said picking the right venue was a nobrainer. Dale and Betty Knobeloch, both 75, celebrated this
very important milestone with a week full of fun, games
and no-holds-barred silliness. When dusk fell upon the
Glade in Tennessee, it was time to step outside for “game
night.” It started with basketball, then three-legged races
and scavenger hunts, and culminated with everyone’s
favorite: chubby bunny. “The point is to see how many
marshmallows you can stick in your mouth at a time.
My father won it hands-down,” says Diane. “Everyone
played including the 11 grandkids. It got to be such a
nightly event that people in other units would come out
just to watch. We got strangers to actually play with us,”
remembers Diane.
Though games like chubby bunny may seem silly to
some, it meant the world to Dale. “In 2001 he had a triple
bypass surgery and we were real scared he wouldn’t make
it through,” remembers Diane. “That’s when all the sisters
sat down and planned this trip. He has loved his Fairfield
experiences through the years. I think he was living for that.
Having this trip to look forward to pulled him through.”
Dale’s grandsons had a particularly fun time, ensconced in
the basement of a condo. “They called it the bear den and
pretended to be cavemen — they smelled like it, too. Now,
the kids are the ones who are pushing for another Fairfield
vacation, and that makes Dad real happy,” says Diane.
Jeannette and Warren Powell, 70 and 76 respectively,
are bringing up their own generation of “Fairfield babies.”
Like the Dunns, they celebrate important occasions, such
as Thanksgiving, at Fairfield — but their definition of fun is
quite the opposite. They revel in the quiet solitude of the
great outdoors and have spent many a leisurely afternoon
taking in the local flora and fauna (including, once, an
alligator on a nearby river bank) at Ocean Ridge in North
Carolina. “We retired to Daytona Beach in Florida but all
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of our children and grandchildren live in Virginia. Fairfield
brings us all together. We put our points into a family trust
so we’ll be sure future generations can enjoy holidays
together, too.” In the meantime, Jeannette and Warren
are sharing the wealth, nearly 350,000 points, with the
next generation. “My oldest daughter is engaged to be
married and we’re exchanging through RCI to give her a
honeymoon on the beach in St. Augustine.” Their sons use
points to golf and surf, but when it comes to Jeannette’s
favorite activity, she talks about Tuesday nights at Ocean
Ridge. That’s when the shrimp boil takes place, followed
by karaoke. “It’s so much fun. I’ve taken my son and my
grandchildren, my sisters and, of course, my husband. The
cooks fill up these real deep aluminum pots with onions,
potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, links and shrimp. They cover big
picnic tables with oilcloth and they just dump the food on
the table. There are no bowls and you just help yourself.
You try to eat as much as you can!”
While Jeannette and Warren are enjoying jumbo
servings of shrimp with the grandkids, Dale and Wanda
Jackson are mastering the art of the supersized reunion.
Janet and Dave Anderson use their points to keep their family close and watch the grandkids grow up.
the people you meet
“We travel from north, south, east and west. Our family is spread out and
spans five generations from age 81 to 2,” says Dale’s cousin Rayleen Brown.
“I’ve read articles about how to organize reunions,” says Dale, “but the
advice is for families of 15 or 20. Our get-togethers are huge. We used to
stay in hotels in Ohio, where many of my relatives live. But I wanted to get
my family out of their old routine and into something new. There had to
be a shift in the paradigm.” Indeed. Dale, a self-described “triple Platinum”
FairShare Plus member, had to think outside the box in order to pull off what
could be Fairfield’s largest family reunion ever: 150 people at Palm-Aire in
Florida. Dale’s innovative solution guarantees the younger generation a future
full of fun. “We pool all of our points to make sure we’re getting top-of-theline everything. No one can compare with Fairfield,” says Dale. “Not only
do we pool our points, but we pool money, too. Every month we invest in
stocks and use the quarterly dividends to pay for extra perks and nights out.”
Dale and Wanda Jackson and their son (left) join Rayleen and Carl Brown and family (right) — plus 140 others — for a reunion at Palm-Aire.
By all accounts, the reunion was a blast. “Dale planned the itinerary
so our days were packed,” says Rayleen of Montgomery, Alabama, who
has almost 200,000 points with husband Carl. “My favorite part was being
pampered at the spa while the men went fishing. But we ate together, prayed
together, took boat rides and went shopping at the farmers’ market. Best of
all, I was able to catch up with cousins, aunts and uncles I hadn’t seen in a few
years,” says Rayleen. For husband Carl, it was the first opportunity he had to
really bond with Rayleen’s extended family. “I had only met Dale, Wanda and
their son once before and it was a casual acquaintance, but this time I really
got to spend quality time with them. I felt so comfortable with Rayleen’s
family. It was fantastic.” How could Dale ever top that? “We’re planning next
year’s reunion in Vegas, at Grand Desert,” says Dale. “And this time, a lot
more people will be going.”
Title
Questions?
Fairfield’s Owner Services and
Title Services groups frequently receive
questions from owners about how title to
their timeshare interests is held. Some of
the common questions include: whether it
is better to transfer title to a trust; whether
their children should be included on the
title; and whether they should transfer title
to a relative now or leave the property as
part of their estate.
These are important questions that
all owners should consider, particularly as
your circumstances may change over time.
However, as many questions need the aid of
an attorney, we frequently are not able to
provide advice regarding these issues.
Your attorney can advise you about
the advantages and disadvantages of the
different manners in which title to your
timeshare interest may be held. Additionally,
the state law where the deed to your
timeshare interest is located — as well as
your personal situation — will impact how
title should be held. The good news is that
you generally have several options.
So whether considering transferring
title to a trust, adding or removing
individuals from the title, or gifting to a
relative, you should consult with your
attorney for advice as to what makes
the most sense based on your personal
situation. If a change in title is desired,
your attorney should also be consulted for
assistance in obtaining a deed and drafting
the documents needed to change the title
to your timeshare interest.
And if a change in how the title to
your timeshare interest is made, don’t
forget to contact our Title Services group
so your records can be properly updated
in our system. (See page 25 for contact
information.)
Freelance writer Grace Axene lives in Los Angeles.
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the places you go
Fairfield Play Days 2006!
You may already be familiar with Play Days, Fairfield’s
seasonally themed resort activities, but what you don’t know
about Play Days could leave you feeling left out! There are
currently nine Play Days programs in which over 35 resorts
participate throughout the year. Each of the themed Play
Days promotions runs for two weeks, and each offers fun
and informative activities that appeal to a wide range of guest
interests. Play Days promotions are designed specifically for
Fairfield owners and guests and allow you to participate by
simply booking your resort
stay. Yoga, massages, water
aerobics, dance lessons,
Fairfield’s Fall Golf Tour and
a thrilling ride in a genuine
NASCAR stock car are just a few of the invigorating
activities offered through the Play Days program. Play Days
will make your family’s Fairfield vacation memories even
more memorable!
Home Page: Play Days
January 6-19
February 3-16
March 31 - April 13
May 5-18
June 16-29
September 8-21
September - November October 20- 31
December 1-14
Play Days Photo Gallery
Fairfield’s 2nd Annual Fall Golf Tour made stops at eight resorts from September through
November 2005. Here are just a few of the many Fairfield owners who participated in this
Plays Days promotion.
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Golfers line up for the starting gun at Williamsburg National
Golf Course, third stop on the Fairfield Fall Golf Tour.
Owner Bill Coleman and team took part in the Atlantic
City Tournament.
Owners John and Lori Balkema placed
second in the Branson Tournament.
the places you go
(from page 2)
filled with romance. Just ask Platinum VIP members Rick and Joan Fugaro of
Titusville, Florida. Rick, who had been in Hawai‘i in the service in 1967, had
promised Joan that one day he would take her there — and he did so in a
way they will never forget. To celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary, the
couple celebrated a Nuptial Vow Renewal Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows
Roman Catholic Church on Oahu with the same priest, Father Clarence
Larry Fisher, who had married them in 1974 in New Jersey. It was, the
couple declares, “a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
To add to the romance, they joined with some 20 other couples at
Outrigger Reef on the Beach, a FairShare Plus Associate resort on Oahu,
to repeat their vows on the beach with a mountain and ocean backdrop.
The free ceremony, which is repeated every Tuesday and Friday morning,
was done by a Kahuna priest,
Joan explains. “We walked across
Waikiki Beach on a bed of
orchids, scooped water from the
ocean in tiki bowls. Afterward
they taught us to make leis, and
gave us hula and ukulele lessons.”
Staying at FairShare Plus
resorts and Associate locations
using their points and also using
PlusPartners, the Fugaros put
together eight glorious weeks in
Hawai‘i, visiting all of the islands
and gaining a real love for island
Polynesian Cultural Center
culture. One of their favorite
activities was the authentic Polynesian Cultural Center show on the north
shore of Oahu, which they recommend that no visitor miss.
Rick and Joan were especially grateful to Joy Rothe, recreation director
at Kona Hawaiian Resort, who helped them to learn more about authentic
island culture. “She directed us to things we could not have found without
her, and told us about the free hula show at a nearby shopping mall every
Friday night, where local girls ages six to 18 compete for prizes. It was
excellent. Joy also introduced us to real Hawaiian music. She told us which
CDs to look for, and it’s music we still listen to all the time to bring back
lovely memories.”
For families or couples, for eight weeks or eight days, it seems that
Hawai‘i is a destination that provides wonderful memories for all.
Freelance writer Eleanor Berman lives in New York City.
Artist’s rendering of the Waikiki Beach Walk project
Late next year, Fairfield will open
its first resort on the island of Oahu —
Fairfield Hawai‘i at Waikiki Beach Walk.
Ground was broken in May 2005 in the
heart of Outrigger’s Waikiki Beach
Walk project, which is said to be the
largest development in Waikiki’s history
with over 41 new retailers, four name
brand restaurants and an eclectic
outdoor entertainment plaza, all located
on 7.7 acres along Lewers Street. The
resort will include 178 one- and twobedroom units, plus 17 two-, three- and
four-bedroom Presidential Suites. All
units will feature full kitchens, washer/
dryers, audio/video entertainment
systems and whirlpool baths. Amenities
will include an outdoor pool, recreation
and meeting rooms, exercise facility,
kids club and computer library. FSP
members can make reservations using
their points beginning this winter. Refer
to www.fairfieldresorts.com for updates.
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Can’t wait that long to get your
Hawai‘i fix? Then check out Outrigger
Luana Waikiki, our newest FairShare
Plus Associate location. Learn more by
visiting the Fairfield Web site and make
your reservation online.
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fairfield programs
A Story That Inspires…
Owners Helping Owners
The tragic floods of Katrina and the destruction of
Rita and Wilma unleashed a flood of a different kind: one
of inspiring support from Fairfield owners nationwide.
From the moment the tragic news broke, owners
were flooding our contact centers with phone
calls, asking how they could help.
Our owners’ desire to contribute,
combined with our contact center team’s
tireless efforts to make that help possible,
led to “Owners Helping Owners.” This
structured points donation program
made it very easy for Fairfield owners
across the country to donate their
points to assist fellow owners in
need of temporary shelter.
In all, our owners
donated more than 3.2 million
points. Fairfield then matched
each point with developerowned inventory for a total
of 6.4 million points that
aided more than 100
storm victims.
Among those
who have been
helped are
Avenue Plaza Report
According to Scott Nassar, Senior Vice President of
Resort Management, Fairfield New Orleans at Avenue
Plaza was spared the worst of New Orleans’ tragic
flooding, and was secured almost immediately through
the efforts of almost 50 National Guardsmen who set up
checkpoints in the parking garage and even pitched in to
help pump out the flooded basement.
But the resort still suffered significant damage. As
soon as they were allowed on site, our disaster recovery
team and building engineer used generators and pumps to
start drying the property and restoring services. Here’s a
quick rundown of the damage they found:
• Serious roof damage and upper floor water infiltration
• Multiple windows lost
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four families from
New Orleans now
sheltered at Orlando’s
Star Island. Each family has
children ranging from 11
months to 18 years old.
All children have been
relocated in area schools
and seem to be doing fine.
There are many more
stories similar to these
— families whose grueling road
ahead was made just a bit easier,
thanks to their fellow owners.
Like all of us, Mary Mahoney,
Executive Vice President of Hospitality
& Resort Operations, was inspired by
the caring and compassion owners have
shown: “Through the exceptional efforts
of our resort management teams and the
willingness and generosity of our owners to
support fellow owners in need, we truly made a
difference in the lives of our Fairfield community,”
she said.
From all of us at Fairfield to all of you — a
heartfelt THANK YOU!
• 12 feet of flooding in basement
In an ironic twist, one of those Guardsmen
mentioned above was actually a Fairfield owner himself.
He had always wanted to visit — although not necessarily
in a situation like this! According to Scott he’s anxious
to return once Avenue Plaza’s beauty is restored. We,
in turn, are thankful and appreciative of his work to help
save our resort.
Scott and his staff are as eager as this Guardsman to
see Avenue Plaza at her finest again: “Our entire team is
anxiously awaiting our first return guests — we expect
to be fully operational again by late 2006 and will continue
to update the Web site as to our repair progress.”
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Rendering of Fairfield Oceanside at The Pier
Do you have questions about adding more points to your
membership, but you have no plans to visit a resort any time
soon? With Fairfield’s Ask a Specialist program, you can
“shop from home”!
Ask a Specialist was created to help you learn about vacation
ownership at your own pace, on your own schedule. When you
call “Ask a Specialist,” it means you’ll be working with an expert
who’s trained to answer all of your questions — about new and
existing properties, ownership benefits or anything else.
In every issue of Fairfield Faces & Places, we provide examples of
the types of questions we receive from owners every day — along
with the answers. To learn more about any of our new or existing
resorts, or to add more points to your membership, please contact
the Fairfield Resorts Corporate Direct team at 1-800-786-4476 or
send an e-mail to [email protected].
Q.How do I purchase more points?
A.It’s easy.You have two choices.Visit the resort of your choice
or contact an Ask a Specialist representative, who will provide
you with all the necessary information needed to obtain more
points.
This advertising material is being used for the purpose of
soliciting sales of timeshare interests.
become the coastal city’s tallest building
upon expected completion in the spring of
2008. The two-tower, 146-unit resort — to
be called Fairfield Oceanside at the Pier — is
located adjacent to Oceanside Municipal Pier,
and will also feature a public promenade and
plaza with retail shops, a restaurant, outdoor
café and more. Fairfield Oceanside at The
Pier will feature a combination of one-, two-,
three- and four-bedroom condominium-style
villas, as well as eight luxuriously appointed
Presidential Suites. All units will feature living
and dining areas, full kitchens, washer/dryer
and more. Resort amenities will include an
outdoor pool, spa, children’s play area and
exercise facility.
With Oceanside halfway between Los
Angeles and San Diego, it’s a convenient
location for those who want to visit
Southern California’s major attractions
and theme parks including Disneyland
and California Adventure, Legoland, the
San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and
SeaWorld. Known as a mecca for water
sports, the quaint beachfront community
offers everything from surfing, kayaking and
jet skiing to boating and fishing.
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The following terms and conditions apply to the Destination Deal offers on the back page.
Terms & Conditions: Must travel with spouse, if married, and attend a sales presentation lasting 90 or 120
minutes, depending on location selected, on the benefits of acquiring ownership in a Fairfield timeshare
resort. You must be either a Fairfield owner or 21 years of age or older, employed full time or retired, have a minimum annual household income of at least $50,000 and have
not visited a Fairfield resort within the last 6 months. Fairfield employees are not eligible for this offer. Must present a photo ID (i.e., driver’s license) and a major credit card upon
check-in. Transportation, airfare, parking fees, room taxes (of $3-$15 per night), meals not specifically included and incidentals such as phone calls and gratuities are not included. For
Cruise package: Offer expires and travel must begin by 12/31/06; All other packages: Offer expires and travel must begin by 6/30/06. Inventory offered may vary. Choice of destination
depends on your state of residence. A fact sheet on the facilities including association assessments is available. Harold H. Johnson, Real Estate Broker, N.P. Dodge Company. The price
range of the interests offered varies from $11,340 - $40,500 and is subject to change without notice. Airfare is not included. Bonnet Creek. Grand Desert Resort. Palm Aire. NJ Reg
NO 03/4-917/NJREC. NJ Reg NO 99/38-007/NJREC. NJ Reg NO 97/4-842/NJREC.Void where prohibited. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Please call for details. This is not
an offer to residents in any state where registration requirements have not been met. Fairfield Resorts, Inc. 5259 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, FL 33063. WA UBI #601 892 544.
Nevada Seller of Travel Registration No. 2003-0261.
The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor.
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contact information
Sheldon Bulgatz:
Visit Us Online at:
➚
www.fairfieldresorts.com
Your Voice Is Always
Heard Here!
☎ Call 800-251-8736
Press 1 for Reservations & Vacation Planning
Mon.-Fri. 8 am-10 pm EST; Sat.-Sun. 9 am-6 pm EST
FairShare Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 1
Discovery Vacations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 2
FAX Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 3
Press 2 for Financial Services*
& Title and Ownership Changes
Financial Services: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-7pm EST
Title: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm EST
Loan Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 1
FairShare Plus/Leisure Plan Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 2
Title & Ownership Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 3
Press 3 for Owner Relations & Ambassador Rewards
Mon.-Fri. 8 am-8 pm EST; Sat. 9 am-6 pm EST
Reservations & Vacation Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 1
Ambassador Rewards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 2
Assistance with Contracts, Sales & Web Site. . . . . . . Press 3
✆Other Important Numbers:
New Owner Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FairShare Plus VIP Reservations Hotline. . . . . .
Spanish/English International Services. . . . . . . .
Japanese International Services. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vacation Break Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
800-922-0855
888-884-4321
954-935-4382
808-921-1044
800-732-0203
☛Maintenance Fee* Questions:
Fixed Week Owners at Palm-Aire, Santa
Barbara, Ocean Palms, Orlando
International Resort Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-633-4339
Fixed Week Owners at all
other resorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call your home resort
✉ Owner Relations by Mail/Fax:
Fairfield Resorts, Inc.
8427 SouthPark Circle, Suite 500
Orlando, FL 32819
Fax: 407-370-6328
✉ Financial Services by Mail/Fax:
Cendant Timeshare Resort Group - Consumer Finance
10750 West Charleston Boulevard, Suite 130
Las Vegas, NV 89195
Fax: 702-304-4215
* Maintenance fees are for operating your home resort association. FairShare Plus fees
are for the FairShare Plus Program Assessment fees, which include reservation fees,
housekeeping credits, administrative costs, etc.
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The next time you go online
to view detailed statements or
get a quick answer to your billing
question, think about Sheldon
Bulgatz, our Director of Financial
Services, and his 84-member team.
In one short year, Sheldon delivered several new
benefits owners have been asking for. It’s all part of his team’s
“VOC” mission: to hear and respond to the “Voice of the
Customer.” Sheldon partnered with Fairfield’s Web team to
assure you better financial data online. Multiple-contract
owners love this new feature, as they can now see detailed
breakdowns in just a click. His team launched a powerful
new training program in November called Witness QA Call
Monitoring to help Fairfield reps deliver faster, more accurate
answers when you call. His team is also upgrading our phone
technology to keep your wait times to a minimum as we
grow. And in between all that, his team fields 500,000 phone
calls, plus manages and delivers millions of owner financial
statements each year.
Sheldon’s passion for “VOC” has also led to new
channels that let his team hear your feedback “live” as you
call. “Now we identify gaps in service, systems or processes
much faster so we can work on improving them,” he
explained. He remains focused on building quality standards
for his team and plans more upgrades in 2006. “We realize
that every owner call we handle, every statement we send
is a tangible dollars and cents issue for our owners. We take
that very seriously.”
Mark Johnson, Senior Vice President of Consumer
Finance, credits Sheldon’s seasoned leadership as a big win:
“Sheldon brings years of call center and customer service
experience to his current role. He’s been instrumental in
enhancing our Web site, training and responsiveness.”
As Sheldon credits his team for their passion in meeting
and exceeding owner expectations, we salute Sheldon for his
leadership that drives this team’s outstanding performance.
To update your mailing address,
change your profile or ask about your points,
call 1-800-251-8736, or visit our Web site at
www.fairfieldresorts.com.
vacation trends
Multigenerational Travel Is on the Rise
Vacationing with the whole family — including
grandparents and grandchildren — is a growing
trend, according to the Travel Industry Association
of America (TIA).
Families are on the road together more than ever
before and the percentage will continue to grow as
parents strive to find more quality time to spend with
their children. One of the driving forces behind this robust
increase in family travel is what industry analysts have
dubbed the “parental guilt” complex.
It’s no wonder this guilt complex, together with a
sense of “time poverty,” is on the rise. According to a
study on family travel conducted by Yesawich, Pepperdine,
Brown & Russell (YPB&R) in 2001, both parents were
employed in 59 percent of all American households with
children under 18 — compared to 29 percent in 1976. In
an attempt to return to traditional standards of family life,
more and more parents are using vacation travel to restore
family communication and reconnect with their children.
In its 2005 Domestic Outlook for Travel & Tourism report, TIA
revealed that 38% of those surveyed would trade salary
for more vacation time, showing the degree of importance
people now place on spending time away as a family.
Nationally, family vacations accounted for about 33
percent of all leisure travel taken in the U.S. in 2001 (up
from 26 percent the previous year). In its 2005 report,
TIA announced that 75 percent of all leisure
travel in the U.S. consisted of the family
vacation market — a large increase.
What is the motivation behind this
trend? About 95 percent of those surveyed feel that family
vacations are vital to their family’s physical and mental
well-being.
Multigenerational travel has become one of the fastestgrowing areas of the travel industry, as many families now
include grandparents, aunts and uncles in the family getaway.
According to the YPB&R report, some 27 percent of all
family trips included one or both grandparents in 2001,
up from 21 percent in 1999. TIA reported that about 38
percent of travelers took at least one trip in 2003 that
included three or more family generations — accounting
for more than 5 million family vacations. Results of a Fall
2004 survey by YPB&R showed that 77 percent of travelers
said they’d taken a trip with extended family, other families
or friends within the past five years.
Many timeshare owners recognize the advantages
of vacation ownership for keeping close to family
members, according to a 2003 poll conducted by Resort
Condominiums International (Resort Timesharing in the U.S.).
When asked how timeshare ownership has affected various
aspects of their personal lives, almost 39 percent of those
surveyed said it has facilitated their family and household
communication patterns. They look forward to vacation
time as a way to reconnect.
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$59
Durango
3 Days & 2 Nights Escape
• 2 nights accommodations at a Fairfield Durango
resort (if available), The Best Western, Hampton Inn or comparable area hotel for 2 adults and 2 children
(under age 18)
per package*
PLUS,YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER:
• $50 Dining Certificate! Choose from a variety of popular dining
establishments such as Red Snapper, Ore House or Gazpacho’s OR
• 2 hours of Mountain Waters Rafting for 2 (retail value $130)
Mention Offer Code: OWN2096
Save up to $352 Retail value: $160-$411
depending on room availability, incentive and travel dates selected
* $99 per package for travel in the months of June through September
only
$89
per package
orlando
3 Days & 2 Nights Escape
• 2 nights accommodations at a Fairfield resort (if
available), the Wyndham Orlando, Radisson Barcelo or
a comparable area hotel rated 3 stars or higher for 2
adults and 2 children (under age 18)
PLUS,YOUR CHOICE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
(Retail value up to $116)
• 2 Tickets to Universal Studios Florida® or Universal’s Islands of
Adventure® OR
• 2 Tickets to any Walt Disney World® Theme Park OR
• 2 Tickets to Sea World® Adventure Park
only
$129
per package
$69
per package
Sedona
3 Days & 2 Nights Escape
Mention Offer Code: OWN2096
Save up to $503 Retail value: $364-$632
depending on room availability, incentive and travel dates selected
only
$299
per person
Mention Offer Code: OWN2096
Save up to $309 Retail value: $188-$378
depending on room availability, incentive and travel dates selected
This advertising material is being used for the
purpose of soliciting sales of timeshare interests.
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CRUISE ON CARNIVAL
6 Days & 6 Nights Escape
• 3 nights accommodations in Fort Lauderdale at the Sheraton Suites
Cypress Creek,Westin Fort Lauderdale or comparable hotel rated 3 stars or
higher for 2 adults (must begin vacation on a Wednesday)
• 3-Day/3-Night Carnival® “Fun Ship”® Cruise for 2 adults to The Bahamas,
including stateroom, meals and entertainment (retail value $329-$729 per person based on travel dates selected, stateroom category and double occupancy)
Mention Offer Code: OWN2096
Save up to $1,462 Retail value: $850-$2,060
depending on room availability and travel dates selected
* based on double occupancy
Call 800-274-4001
to make your reservation and mention the Offer Code OWN2096.
Actual available offers depend on state of residence. See page 24 for terms & conditions.
• 2 nights accommodations at a Fairfield Sedona
resort (if available), the Days Inn, Sedona Real Inn or
comparable Sedona area hotel for 2 adults and 2 children (under the age of 18)
PLUS,YOUR CHOICE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
•$50 Dinner Certificate to a popular area restaurant such as Shugrue’s
Hillside Grill, Javalina Cantina, Pietro’s or Heartline Café OR
•2 Redrock Sky Safari Tickets for a 15-minute plane ride on a fixed wing
Cessna Aircraft; fly above Oak Creek Canyon (retail value $78) OR
• 2 Redrock Jeep Tour Tickets (retail value $56) OR
• 2 Verde Valley Train Tour Tickets (retail value $79)
• 2 nights accommodations at the Radisson
Hotel Old Town, Hilton Alexandria Old Town or
comparable area hotel rated 3 stars or higher for
2 adults and 2 children (under age 18)
PLUS,YOUR CHOICE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• 2 Mount Vernon Tickets (retail value $18) OR
• 2 Tickets to the International Spy Museum (retail value $26) OR
• 2 Tourmobile Sightseeing Tour Tickets (retail value $31) OR
• 2 Tickets to Six Flags America (retail value $76)
Mention Offer Code: OWN2096
Save up to $345 Retail value: $252-$434
depending on room availability, incentive and travel dates selected
only
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3 Days & 2 Nights Escape
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