Fourth Quarter 2008 - The Registry Collection

The Registry Insider
Fourth Quarter, 2008
Manager’s Message
All of us at The Registry Collection hope you and your family had an enjoyable
summer and took time to explore a new destination, reconnect with loved ones or
immerse yourself in your favorite hobby or pastime. Many of our member families
did just that at one of our many affiliated resorts. If you had a particularly memorable
experience, send it along, we’d love to hear about it.
We are constantly striving to improve our communication so that you can take full
advantage of your membership. After launching our first member newsletter we
received a number of great comments and suggestions from our members, and we are
working to incorporate many of those suggestions into future newsletters and on our
website. And speaking of our site, thank you for your feedback on our new interactive
map feature and portfolio listing section. We are making a number of other upgrades,
which we will share with you later in this newsletter.
Also in this edition, we’ll unveil an incredible partner opportunity for you golf fanatics
and introduce you to one of our newest affiliates nestled amongst the beauty of America’s Smoky
Mountains. In our Q&A section you’ll learn how to connect to our newest luxury Collection Partners,
including the opportunity to receive specially negotiated rental rates at hundreds of unique properties
with European Villas and Manors.
We’ve highlighted a few of the many properties currently available for exchange and urge you take
some time to consider where you’d like your next vacation to be. But in order for you to take advantage
of these great exchange opportunities you need to deposit an interval of your ownership into The
Registry Collection program.
I’d like to take just a moment to share with you why it is so important to have our members deposit in
advance of searching for exchange opportunities. Often times we hear that there does not seem to be
enough exchange choices for our members. And while we may have 3000 or more weeks available at
any one time, we understand it is not always at your first choice destination. Working together we can
begin to open up more choice opportunities but, we need your help. In order for there to be inventory
for you to exchange into it has to be deposited by another member. If all members did not deposit their
inventory at the beginning of their search, there wouldn’t be any inventory in the system to search
and that wouldn’t make for a very satisfying trading environment. On the other hand, if all members
deposited even one week of their time in advance of searching, we would have over 30,000 weeks of
inventory from which our members would be able to choose from around the globe. Now that’s a robust
program! And that one simple step of depositing in advance of searching makes all the difference. I
would like to ask you to consider this exciting scenario and call a Reservation Consultant to deposit an
interval of your time. Together we can create an even better
exchange program for our member families.
Have a wonderful Autumn.
Gregg Anderson,
VP, Global Product Management
TABLE of CONTENTS
Resort Spotlight
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Featured Partner
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Sample Availability
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Testimonial
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Updates
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Q&A’s
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resort spotlight:
The Lodge at Buckberry Creek
Within the majestic beauty of the East Tennessee Smokies,
is a place like no other. A haven to which you can escape,
and where you can collect your thoughts as you walk along
forested trails or sit by a tranquil creek. It is a retreat that has
been crafted in the style of the Adirondack Great Camps. The
Lodge at Buckberry Creek recaptures the rustic elegance of
Adirondack lodge design and combines it with the pristine
beauty of the Smoky Mountains.
With a rustic charm, a relaxing atmosphere, and impeccable
attention to detail, The Lodge at Buckberry Creek offers you
the ideal hideaway from the pace and pressure of the outside
world. Nestled away on over 26 acres of forested mountaintop,
The Lodge at Buckberry Creek enables you to enjoy the best
nature has to offer without having to rough it. With 46 suites,
a gracious lodge, relaxed fine dining, creekside Pavilion, and
a variety of outdoor areas to explore, The Lodge at Buckberry
Creek’s environs provide the perfect inspiration for a romantic
weekend escape, a family retreat or a secluded corporate
gathering.
Enjoy the great outdoors in pampered style. Adirondack-style
architecture and furnishings afford The Lodge at Buckberry
Creek its distinctive feel, but what sets it apart is a unique
quality of experience. Private decks command breathtaking
views from extraordinary suites, each complete with fireplaces
and full kitchens. Relaxing spa treatments are available upon
your request. And the exquisite restaurant offers excellent
regional cuisine and exclusive outdoor dining featuring a
majestic view of Mt. LeConte.
Suffice to say that at Buckberry, you will discover a level of
peace, comfort, and relaxation that has never before existed in
the Smokies. In fact, the only thing Buckberry Lodge overlooks
is Mt. LeConte.
To deposit or exchange, call your Reservation Consultant at
800.548.2300 today or click here to explore all the resorts
available at The Registry Collection.
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Featured partner:
Perry Golf
As a member in The Registry Collection program you have
access to a lineup of luxury service providers that can
complete a truly perfect vacation. Working in association
with our newest international golf travel Collection Partner
PerryGolf, we are delighted to offer travel experiences such
as:
2010 RYDER CUP
Celtic Manor, Wales
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Experience the intensity of The Ryder Cup when the Matches
return to Great Britain in 2010 at the Celtic Manor Resort in
Southern Wales. PerryGolf’s “floating hotel”, berthed just
seven miles from the course, will offer an ideal combination
of comfort and convenience.
Your experience includes:
Five nights accommodation on The Le Diamant
General admission tickets Thursday – Sunday
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with house wines
served with lunch and dinner
Daily shuttle transportation to/from The Ryder Cup
Captain’s cocktail party
Services of PerryGolf Cruise Staff
All shipboard gratuities; port charges; local taxes and service
charges on included items
Pricing per person ranges from $4,795 to $10,495.
For details visit www.perrygolf.com/2010rydercup
2009 British Open by Sea
St Andrews ~ Turnberry, Scotland
11-20 July 2009
PerryGolf’s private charter of the 105-guest Andrea will sail
Scotland’s shoreline from St Andrews to Turnberry for eight
nights offering five rounds of golf and daily sightseeing, plus
attendance at Sunday’s conclusion of the 2009 British Open
at the Ailsa Course.
Your experience includes:
Eight nights accommodation on the M/S Andrea
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board including house wines
with dinner
Green fees and starting times for five rounds of golf
Non-golfer sightseeing program as listed in schedule
General admission tickets to Sunday’s round of the British
Open
Welcome and farewell cocktail parties
All shipboard and golf staff gratuities; port charges, local
taxes and service charges
Pricing per Golfer from $7,995; per Non-Golfer from $6,895
For details visit www.perrygolf.com/2009britishopen
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Sample Availability
Here is a sample of some of the properties that are currently available for exchange. Call a Reservation
Consultant once you are ready to explore availability details of these or any other property in The
Registry Collection portfolio. Availability can change by the minute, so please call to obtain the most
current status and the exact check-in dates.
Montecristo Estates by Pueblo Bonito Resorts - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Presidential Suites Royale-Cancun, Mexico
Pezula Private Residence Club - Knysna, South Africa
Click here to explore all the resorts available at The Registry Collection.
Member Testimonial
Finding the right Collection Partners is one of the keys to a wonderful experience with The Registry Collection,
and we strive for nothing but the best! In 2007, we partnered with Cirque du Soleil to bring the shows KOOZA
and Corteo to our members. With their high flying acrobatics and gut busting humor, these Cirque du Soleil
shows are entertaining our members like nothing before. If The Registry Collection member Barbara Somlo is
any indication, you get more than just an incredible show... you get the full VIP treatment.
“We had a terrific time at the behind-the-scenes experience at the KOOZA show! We ate with the artists, toured
the backstage (we found the tiny onsite school for their 6 students to be especially fascinating), saw the costume
department and the huge tent preparing for the show.”
“Our seats were excellent, our guide wonderful, and a good time was had by all! I have attached a picture of me
with my children, Stephen and Pia, in sunny Philadelphia in front of the big tent. Alex is behind the camera.”
“Thank you to everyone at The Registry Collection!”
-Barbara Somlo
If you are a happy member of The Registry Collection program and have enjoyed your travels and
experiences, please contact us and we’ll do out best to publish your story in a future edition of The Registry
Insider!
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Updates
The Registry Collection web site is being enhanced to include the following new sections:
“Did You Know” – This new section will provide members with up to the moment program news and
information.
“Testimonials” – This new section will give you the opportunity to share your vacation experiences with
other members.
“Coming Soon” section – As we continue to build upon our network of luxury leisure assets we invite you
to visit this new section.
“Member Travel Preferences” – In order to offer you the best vacation experiences, we would like to learn
more about your preferences through our convenient member travel form.
Directory Updates
Property update:
Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico is not affiliated with The Registry Collection program.
Resort listing correction:
The Oceanfront Residence Club, Daufuskie Island, SC
Correct website: www.oceanfrontondaufuskie.com
Correct phone number: 843-842-5560
Q&A’s
Q: How do I enhance my ability to exchange through The Registry Collection?
A: Depositing your week and requesting your vacation as early as possible, having flexibility in terms of
travel dates and alternative locations, and being open to a variety of travel experiences will enhance your
ability to exchange. Don’t hesitate to call our Reservation Consultants for vacation planning advice.
Q: Why are my deposits final transactions?
A: As soon as your deposit is verified by your home property, it is immediately available for exchange
and is very likely to be reserved by another member to satisfy their vacation request. Members deposit
of their ownership weeks is how we send members of The Registry Collection on their dream vacations!
This being the case, it’s important to encourage deposits from you as well as the owners of the properties
where you want to exchange on your next vacation.
Q: Does The Registry Collection have any travel options for me if I choose not to deposit my week?
A: Absolutely! As a member of The Registry Collection you have access to several non-exchange, luxury
travel service providers known as Collection Partners. These companies provide special pricing, added
service benefits and unique opportunities that are consistent with a vacation experience in The Registry
Collection program. Please call one of our Reservation Consultants to take advantage of the relationships
that have been established to be connected with one of our Collection Partners today!
Off the Beaten Path (www.offthebeatenpath.com)
PerryGolf (www.perrygolf.com)
Lufthansa Private Jet (www.lufthansa-private-jet.com)
The Yachtstore (theregistrycollection.yachtstore.com)
European Villas & Manors (www.chooseacottage.co.uk)
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