Christmas in July - Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific

ISSUE FOUR, 2005
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CONTENTS
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3 News + Owner Education 4 Club Tours 5 Construction Zone + Win a Cruise! 6 Your Friends First
8 Murder Mystery - Ballarat10 Travel Club - Great Airfare Deals, London and Paris 12 WorldMark Travel Club
13 Escapades - Gold Coast Indy 14 Calendar 15 Mail Bag and Holiday Memories 16 Owner Snapshots
DID YOU KNOW...
GIFT CERTIFICATES - GIVING THE GIFT OF WORLDMARK
WorldMark is now offering a gift certificate program. These certificates are available only on a cash basis. You may
purchase gift certificates for guests. Owners can book up to 13 months in advance (11 months for WorldMark The
Club resorts), there is no limit on how many you can purchase.
For more details or to purchase a Gift Certificate call WorldMark Reservations on
AU 1300 850 160
NZ 0800 850 160
FJ 008 003 263 and press 1.
Submit mail, photos or feedback to editor@wmsp.com.au or mail to: Destinations South
Pacific, WorldMark South Pacific Club, Box 7493 Gold Coast MC, Qld, 9726, Australia.
President & CEO: Barry Robinson
Senior Vice President Resort and Travel Operations: Rolf Bucher
Editor: Kimberley Layton
Design: Amanda Hargreaves
© 2005 WorldMark South Pacific Club. All rights reserved. Vol. 6, Issue 4, Aug/Sep 2005. Destinations South Pacific magazine is published bimonthly by Trendwest
South Pacific for WorldMark South Pacific Club owners. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy of information, Destinations South Pacific magazine cannot be
held responsible for changes which may occur after press date, or for incorrect information provided. Reproduction of any part of this publication without written consent
is prohibited. All prices in Destinations South Pacific magazine are in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated.
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NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS KIRRA
Thursday, June 26 2005 saw 500
millimeters of rain fall in only 24 hours resulting in the worst floods on the Gold
Coast in 30 years. Major public services
and businesses were closed across the
region, roads were impassable, the Gold
Coast airport shut down, and even icons
like Dreamworld and Pacific Fair closed
their doors.
Sadly, there were two fatalities from the
flooding, as well as families who lost all
their possessions and even their homes.
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all
those affected by this terrible event.
However thanks must be passed on to
the staff of WorldMark Kirra Beach who
helped relocate 99 owner families when
the resort had to close due to the freak
weather downpour.
SYDNEY - HERE WE COME!
Almost a third of owners recently
surveyed stated that they would like
to holiday in Sydney with WorldMark.
This will soon be possible with
Trendwest South Pacific announcing
the purchase of Southern Cross Suites,
which will be rebranded Trendwest
Suites Sydney.
As it was school holidays, the resort was
at 100% occupancy, and it was a major
feat of coordination to find alternative
accommodation. One staff member even
worked all day assisting owners even
though their own house had succumbed
to the floodwaters.
So on behalf of WorldMark owners and
staff, we would like to congratulate and
thank the WorldMark Kirra Beach staff
for your outstanding efforts.
Centrally located with the CBD,
Darling Habour and the entertainment
precinct within walking distance, the
hotel will be the first Australian urban
destination for WorldMark.
Updates on the refurbishment,
credit values and season dates will
be released in upcoming issues of
Destinations South Pacific, so watch
this space!
Discover the exciting possibilities
WorldMark ownership provides at a
workshop near you. To RSVP, e-mail on
ownereducation@wmsp.com.au
Or call:
AU 1300 850 160
NZ 0800 850 160
FJ 008 003 263 and press 2
NSW & ACT
Canberra 8 Sep
Central Coast 12 Nov
Lane Cove 13; 27 Sep; 11, 25 Oct; 8; 22 Nov
Newcastle 5 Nov
Parramatta 14, 28 Sep; 12, 26 Oct; 9, 23 Nov
Port Macquarie 14, 28 Sep; 12, 26 Oct; 9, 23 Nov
QLD
Caloundra 24 Sep; 19 Nov; 17 Dec
Kirra 14, 28 Sep; 12, 26 Oct; 9, 23 Nov; 7 Dec
Lutwyche 5, 19 Sep
Mt Gravatt 12, 26 Sep; 10, 24 Oct; 7, 21 Nov
Toowoomba 3 Sep; 5 Nov
VIC
Doncaster 5, 19 Sep; 3, 17 Oct; 14, 28 Nov
Hawthorn 12, 26 Sep; 10, 24 Oct; 7, 21 Nov
Fiji
Nadi 3 Nov
Suva 2 Nov
Over the coming months, as the hotel
is refurbished, rooms will be placed
into the Club for owners to access.
The hotel will then continue to run
as a hybrid hotel, combining both
WorldMark and rental rooms which
are accessible by the general public.
An extensive refit of the lobby,
apartments, common areas,
gymnasium and a complete exterior
face-lift will present travellers with an
upscale, inner-city chic look that is
family and business friendly.
OWNER EDUCATION
WORKSHOPS
New Zealand
Auckland 28, 29 Sep; 26, 27 Oct; 23, 24 Nov
ABOVE AND BEYOND
Congratulations to the WorldMark South Pacific Club employees who were recognised as
this quarter’s recipients of the ‘Above and Beyond’ award for staff in our managed resorts.
It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ for going that extra mile. These people have demonstrated
an amazing level of enthusiasm and exceptional service for owners, guests and fellow
employees, making them worthy recipients of this accolade.
Barry Rix
Ballarat
Suzy Berry
Flynns Beach
Ishmail
Denarau Island
Mark Worrell
Golden Beach
Terrence Hancock
Kirra Beach
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CLUB TOURS
ESCORTED TOURS ORGANISED EXCLUSIVELY FOR WORLDMARK OWNERS:
Use your credits
Travel packages
National / International travel
Meet other owners
Escorted
NEW ZEALAND - NORTH AND SOUTH
WHITE CHRISTMAS IN EUROPE
17 – 29 Nov 2005 (13 days 12 nights)
Departing Australia 16 Dec 2005 (20 days)
Includes: A/C coach and commentary; Waitomo glow worm caves;
Auckland orientation; Huka Falls Taupo; North Island to South
Island ferry crossing; Larnach Castle Dunedin; Olveston House
Dunedin; Rainbow Springs & Farm Show; Milford Sound Cruise;
Maori Hangi & Concert; Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo;
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Maori Arts and Crafts Museum;
meals per itinerary; escorted by a WorldMark Representative and
airport taxes and surcharges.
Includes: Return economy airfares; airport/hotel transfers on
arrival & departure; deluxe A/C motor coaching with Trafalgar
Tours; first class accommodation; sightseeing per itinerary; meals
per itinerary; professional Trafalgar tour director; escorted by a
WorldMark Representative and airport taxes and surcharges.
From: 10,000 credits plus A$2,378*pp OR
A$3,178*pp ex Bne
From: 10,000 credits plus A$6,299*pp
From: 10,000 credits plus A$2,391*pp OR
A$3,191*pp ex Syd
*Note: Airfare is based on the lowest available fare. If seats are not available at this fare, we
will book the next best alternative and the difference will be collected in addition to the
tour payment.
From: 10,000 credits plus A$6,421*pp
OR A$7,221*pp ex Bne
OR A$7,099*pp ex Syd
From: 10,000 credits plus A$6,284*pp
OR A$7,084*pp ex Mel
*Terms & conditions apply - All prices are in Australian dollars and are based on twin share unless otherwise stated. Tours are subject to availability at the time of reservation and booking
conditions apply - full details are available by contacting Club Tours on the numbers below or at www.worldmarksouthpacific.com.au. All applicable pre-paid airport taxes/surchanges are included
and are correct at the time of printing. These are subject to change at any time. Trendwest/WorldMark Travel Club reserve the right to cancel events and refund fees if minimum enrolments are
not met and to substitute alternative accommodation, events and activities if necessary. Contact us for children’s prices, prices of departure from other Australian cities, single supplements, detailed
itineraries or to make a reservation.
CLUBTOUR
italy&greece
Club Tours: AU 1300 550 762 • NZ 0800 550 762 • FJ 008 003 263
travelclub@wmsp.com.au • fax +61 7 5579 0908
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“A pleasure never to be forgotten...fostered
fellowship & friendship with others on the tour
that we expect to continue”.
Allan & Valerie Lawson from NSW
“...hope that we can have the opportunity
of another trip with you again soon.”
Lianne & Allan Kennedy from NSW
CONSTRUCTION ZONE
WORLDMARK DENARAU ISLAND UPGRADE
NORTH AMERICAN RESORTS
The three-stage upgrade of WorldMark Denarau Island is on schedule, with the
landscape plans having been finalised and approved. Owners will soon be able to
relax in the lush surroundings of tropical gardens and water features. The upgrade
involves an extensive exterior facelift, development of 62 additonal apartments,
and a complete interior overhaul.
WORLDMARK COFFS HABOUR PHASE II
The design application for WorldMark Coffs Habour phase II has been approved
with development commencing late October 2005. Owners can expect a
comprehensive enhancement of the existing infrastructure to comply with
WorldMark standards. The new resort will be available to owners towards the end
of 2006.
REFURBISHMENT
The refurbishment for WorldMark Port Stephens, Port Macquarie and Coffs
Harbour is now complete. All apartments received an upgrade on all electronic
appliance and furnishing. The refurbishment of Cairns and Golden Beach will
commence in late October 2005.
DEER HARBOR, SEATTLE
The Resort at Deer Harbor, a popular
Orcas Island tourist destination for
Seattle residents, has been bought
by Trendwest Resorts (US).
Accessible only by ferry, private boat
or seaplane, the 11-acre resort will
feature 29 self-contained cottages
many with fireplaces, jetted tubs,
and private sun decks with hot tubs.
There is also an outdoor swimming
pool.
Deer Harbor is a favourite vacation
spot, as the region is renowned for
its whale watching charters and
boating. Orcas Island has a beautiful
state park with fresh water lakes
and lots of hiking trails. Mountain
biking, bird watching are favourites.
Construction on the former apple
orchard will commence from
November 2005.
Newly refurbished WorldMark Coffs Harbour apartment
We’ve received some wonderful stories and photos already in our Five Fabulous
Years competition! There is still time to share your favourite WorldMark holiday
story and photo (entries must be received by 17 October 2005).
Thanks to WorldMark Travel Club, the winner will enjoy a fabulous Captain
Cook Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, with airfares provided by Qantas*. The
prize includes economy airfares from your nearest capital city to Cairns, and a
three-night southbound cruise on MV Reef Endeavour for two people - including
on-board accommodation, all on-board meals and facilities, glass-bottomed
boat excursions, and guided rainforest and island walks!
Entry is easy - send a story and photo about your favourite WorldMark memory
- whether it’s a WorldMark resort holiday, an international trip with Travel Club,
an Escapade or a Club Tour (450 word maximum).
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The winning story will be printed in the December 2005 / January 2006 edition.
Submit your entry to: Five Fabulous Years competition, WorldMark South
Pacific Club, Box 7493 Gold Coast MC, Qld, 9726, Australia, or e-mail your
entry (please mark the subject - Five Fabulous Years) to: editor@wmsp.com.au
*Terms and conditions can be found at the WorldMark website or by calling Owner
Services (see page 16 for contact details).
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YOUR FRIENDS FIRST
Jan Silijanovska’s family holiday
at WorldMark Kirra Beach.
J
an Silijanovska from Sydney loves to
holiday. She enjoys exploring new
places and takes immense pleasure in
the luxury of not needing to be anywhere.
In 2000 Jan and her sister became
owners of WorldMark South Pacific, this
enabled their families to enjoy numerous
holidays together. Having experienced the
hospitality of WorldMark Port Stephens
and WorldMark Port Macquarie, Jan and
her sister Biljana Ristevska both agreed
those family holidays were lacking
something: the rest of the family.
To see the 2005 New Year in as a family,
Jan and her sister decided to refer their
cousin, Liz Ignatova to an Owner Referral
consultant. Liz was invited to a relaxed
and informative WorldMark presentation,
where they discovered all the benefits
of holiday ownership. They loved the
concept and became owners also.
The Friends First program was created
to help owners share the experience of
unforgettable holidays with family and
friends. The program was designed to
thank owners for referring their family
and friends to WorldMark, and has
worked wonders for Jan, Biljana and Liz.
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The three families booked into WorldMark Kirra Beach for Boxing Day and enjoyed
ten days of festive celebration, as a family. The childminding facilities allowed the
adults to indulge in the Resort’s wine tasting hour and prolonged periods in the spa
and sauna. The barbeque area provided the families with the perfect area for family
meals and Jan’s penthouse views became the favourite place for relaxing in the sea
breeze.
A recommendation from an owner is the highest compliment, so by introducing her
cousin to WorldMark Jan received 2,500 Friends First Bonus Holiday Credits, credits
which the Siljanovska family will use to upgrade their next holiday.
W
hen David Pilbrough and his partner Ines Grainger
decided to take a break from their busy Christmas
schedule, they headed towards the sunshine and
the over-indulgent lifestyle of WorldMark Golden Beach
on the Sunshine Coast. When not relaxing in their stylish
apartment they explored the cosmopolitan sights and sounds
of Hastings Street, Noosa with family and marvelled at the
mystery and wonder of the picturesque landscape surrounding
the coast. A Christmas holiday made even the more
memorable when the smiles and laughter were shared among
friends and family.
“We referred our friends because we thought they would enjoy
the WorldMark experience as much as we had”, exclaimed an
exhilarated David.
David and Ines have already used their Friends First Bonus
Holiday Credits towards an ICE South American Cruise set to
depart January 2006.
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Don’t miss your chance to join Colin & Jodi as
winners of a 14 day American Adventure for two*!
For every referral you send in 2005, you’ll be
automatically entered with at least one entry - the
second draw will be held in January 2006, so keep
referring for your chance to win! Contact Owner
Referrals for complete details.
There’s never been a better time to be a WorldMark
South Pacific Club owner, or a better time to
introduce your friends to the benefits of holiday
ownership.
FREECALL FRIENDS FIRST AT
AU 1800 FRIENDS 1800 374 3637
NZ 0800 440 418
Fax - (61) 7 5579 0975
Email - friendsfirst@wmsp.com.au
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MURDER IN BALLARAT
I
magine a shot in the dark,
a scream is heard,
a detective arrives.
To celebrate Christmas in July, the
historic WorldMark Ballarat was the
perfect setting for murder, mystery and
mayhem with Escapades organising
a Christmas Mystery. Guests enjoyed
a chilling evening of fun, suspense,
passion, revenge and lots of laughs.
Murder mysteries evenings are fast
becoming the preferred alternative for
dinner guests with a passion for the
unusual. Murder mysteries events are
an interactive clue game, where the
guests become the main suspects in a
murder and must solved the puzzle of
who committed the unspeakable crime.
Everyone in the game has a motive and
the means, but each guest must use
their own sleuthing skills to find the real
villain. It’s all in good fun and the laughs
certainly outnumber the screams.
WorldMark owners and guests arrived
on the crime scene to be greeted by
Santa, pre-dinner canapés and drinks,
and the angelic voice of Emma Rix who
spellbound suspects with the traditional
array of Christmas carols. The event also
featured a sumptuous 3-course dinner
and an entertaining and interactive
atmosphere where strangers were talking
and conniving like best friends.
Sometimes it is not easy to strike up
a conversation at a party, particularly
if you do not know anyone. However
Alison O’Connor and Andrew Larkins,
the MC for the evening, created a
relaxed atmosphere that allowed for
more intimacy between guests and
the opportunity to comfortably talk,
blackmail or even to bribe!
Having noticed the Escapades Christmas
Mystery information in issue two of
Destinations South Pacific magazine,
Michael Garner and Margrett Oakley
jumped at the opportunity to don a
period costume and relive the fantasy of
an Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes
novel. Always wanting to uncover the
mystery behind a murder and, enjoy a
short getaway all at once the Escapades
Christmas Mystery was ideal. It provided
the chance for them to utilise their
unused credits and escape the commotion of
Sydney to immerse themselves in the middle
of spine-tingling homicide investigation.
Terry and Jenny Darke also couldn’t
escape the lure of nefarious schemes and
spontaneity, and having been owners
since 2001 decided it was time to finally
experience an Escapades activity. Like
Michael and Margrett, this was the first
time the Darkes had explored the majestic
grandeur of WorldMark Ballarat.
The chilly winter climate created the perfect
backdrop for cosy evening fireside drinks
and strolls around the lake. And after a day
of exploring the world-renowned Sovereign
Hill, a sauna and spa at the resort became
the perfect way to warm up and unwind
before the ingenious detective work began.
Be sure you look out for the next Murder
Escapade in Destinations or on the website,
and take pleasure in an evening you will
never forget... if you survive, that is!
Margrett
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Ballarat is one of those rare discoveries
- a region that combines attractions that
appeal to all generations. The charm
and heritage of the Ballarat’s gold rush
era is mixed with a cosmopolitan and
sophisticated lifestyle. Strategically
situated in the Central Highlands
Region of Victoria, Ballarat is
approximately 110km north-west of
Melbourne, surrounded by a luxuriant
countryside.
Ballarat parks and reserves provide
an assorted range of activities; all are
within easy access of Ballarat. Each
location has something exceptional to
offer from picnicking, bush walking,
bird watching to rock climbing.
Ballarat offers impressive heritage
streetscapes and historic hotels,
boutique shops, art galleries and
antique shops. Complementing
these is a tantalising array of cafes
and restaurants, and an abundance of
superb wineries, plus the new thriving
arts precinct featuring work by local,
national and international artists.
Most Ballarat attractions are family
friendly, and a must see is Blood on The
Southern Cross, Sovereign Hill’s nighttime sound and light spectacular which
reenacts the 1854 Eureka uprising.
You should also visit the fabulous The
Eureka Centre, Ballarat Wildlife Park
and Ballarat Bird World.
Ballarat is renowned for the worldfamous Begonias Festival in the Ballarat
Botanical Gardens. Known as the
garden city, visitors are provided with
a picturesque landscape of colourful
beddings, set amongst a remarkable
collection of mature trees and marble
statues.
Top 5 things you really must
do in Ballarat!
• Sovereign Hill
• Botanical Gardens
• Local Wineries
• National Parks
• Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Heritage listed architecture lines the
streets and provides a brilliant example
of the country’s finest Victorian
streetscape. The grandeur of these
majestic buildings is a reminder of the
splendour and opulence of a bygone era
in Australian culture.
A little over an hour’s drive from
Melbourne, Ballarat is a banquet of fun,
fine food, local wine, shopping and an
opportunity to spend time with family
and friends all year round.
CHECK OUT THE
EXCITING VICTORIAN
PACKAGES FROM
TRAVEL CLUB ON
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WORLDMARK TRAVEL CLUB
YOUR COMPLETE TRAVEL AGENCY:
AIRFARE DEALS! MELBOURNE COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2006
Use your credits for full or partial payment
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All your travel requirements
Cruises
Package deals
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
• Ex Brisbane
Includes: Return airfares on Qantas, airport
taxes, 3 nights at Kingsgate Hotel, Opening
ceremony on Wed 15 Mar 06, and 2 events
(A$100 opening cer + 2 x A$15 events)
From: 10,000 credits or A$800*pp
• Ex Sydney
Includes: Return airfares on Qantas, 3
nights at The Crossley Hotel, and 2 events
(2 x A$35 events)
From: 10,000 credits or A$800*pp
• Ex Adelaide
Includes: Return airfares on Qantas, 3
nights at Le Meridien at Rialto, and 2 events
(2 x A$80 events)
From: 10,000 credits plus A$343*pp
Many other combinations are avaliable on request. Limited hotel availability.
AIRFARE DEALS!
LONDON
SAN FRANCISCO
SINGAPORE
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,270*pp ex Syd
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,242*pp ex Syd
From 10,000 credits plus A$303*pp ex Bne
FRANKFURT
DALLAS
BALI
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,235*pp ex Syd
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,391*pp ex Syd
From 10,000 credits plus A$473*pp ex Bne
MILAN
WASHINGTON
BANGKOK
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,217*pp ex Syd
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,448*pp ex Syd
From 10,000 credits plus A$299*pp ex Syd
PARIS
MIAMI
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,239*pp ex Syd
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,448*pp ex Syd
Please call for airfares from your city of
choice.
ZURICH
ORLANDO
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,231*pp ex Syd
From 10,000 credits plus A$1448*pp ex Syd
LOS ANGELES
KUALA LUMPAR
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,242*pp ex Syd
From 10,000 credits plus A$301*pp ex Bne
SEE PAGE 11
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THAILAND
HONG KONG/CHINA
VICTORIA
5 days
5 days
Acclaimed worldwide, the Phi Phi Islands
form part of a protected maritime park
and are known for their white sandy palm
fringed beaches and stunning limestone
monoliths that rise from the Andaman Sea.
Includes: Return airfares from your city of
choice Airport taxes, 4 nights at the Gloria
Plaza Hotel Beijing, full day Great Wall and
Ming Tombs tour, full day Forbidden City
and Temple of Heaven tour,return private
car transfers, 4 nights at Novotel Century
Harbourview Hong Kong, return coach
transfers airport/hotel/airport, halfday
Hong Kong Island tour, Hong Kong City
and Harbour by night tour.
• Australian Pacific Coach Tour
Great Ocean Road
Includes: Return airfares from your city of
choice, airport taxes, 4 nights at the Holiday
Inn Resort Phi Phi Island.
From: 10,000 credits plus
A$888*pp ex Syd
A$950*pp ex Bne
A$870*pp ex Mel
From: 10,000 credits plus
A$1,552*pp ex Syd
A$1,559*pp ex Bne
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat and Wildlife
Park. Departs daily from Melbourne at
8:40am.
Duration approximately 9 hours
From: 1,575 credits or
A$126*per adult
and 788 credits or
A$63*per child
• Qantas fly/drive package
4 days
Includes: 4 days Group A Economy
car hire with Hertz, 3 nights on a Choice
Domestic Pass.
From: 3,450 credits or
A$276*pp twin share
NEW YORK
CANADA
4 days
8 days
Visit New York, the star in the East!
No city on earth can boast spectacles,
shopping and museums.
The region of British Columbia is world
famous for its abundant snowfalls, consistent
winter seasons, and exceptional ‘champagne
powder’ – light and dry snow that’s the best
for skiing and snowboarding.
Includes: Return airfares from the city
of your choice on Air Tahiti Nui, airport
taxes, 3 nights at the New Yorker Hotel
(stopover Tahiti optional).
From: 10,000 credits plus
A$996*pp ex Syd
A$1,058*pp ex Bne
A$1,069*pp ex Mel
Includes: Return airfares with Air Canada &
Qantas, airport taxes, airport/lodge transfers,
7 nights at the Whitefoot Lodge and a 6 day
lift pass.
From: 10,000 credits plus
A$2,380*pp ex Bne
A$2,193*pp ex Syd
• Wineries
Victoria Winery Tours
Departs daily from Melbourne CBD
between 9am – 9:30am
Duration 8 hours
From: 1,563 credits or
A$125*per adult
and 788 credits or
A$63*per child
CONTACT US FOR TRAVEL COSTS FROM OTHER CAPITAL CITIES, SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS,
COSTS FOR CHILDREN, OR FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY.
*Terms & conditions apply, including travel restrictions, departure & travel by dates – full details are available by calling Travel Club on the numbers listed. All prices are in Australian dollars and are
based on economy airfares (where applicable) and per person twin share unless otherwise stated. Subject to availability at time of reservation. Airport taxes are included unless otherwise stated. In
the event that prices vary and/or exchange rates fluctuate, Travel Club reserves the right to adjust the prices as any time. Price does not include: visas, insurance, or taxes, surcharges and levies payable
directly to a third party. Cancellations and amendments to be paid in cash. Minimum number of holiday credits to be used per booking 5,000. Minimum 5 working days notice to use holiday
credits. WorldMark South Pacific Travel Club is operated by Trendwest Travel ABN 71 090 106 077. BOX 7493, GCMC QLD 9726. IATA No: 02356141, QLD LN TAG1753, NSW LN 2TA5497.
Travel Club: AU 1300 550 762 • NZ 0800 550 762 • FJ 008 003 263
travelclub@wmsp.com.au • fax +61 7 5579 0908
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WORLDMARK TRAVEL CLUB
YOUR COMPLETE TRAVEL AGENCY:
Use your credits for full or partial payment
All your travel requirements
Cruises
Package deals
EARLY BIRD BONUS - Free upgrade* Book early for travel
December 2005 to March 2006 and receive
A FREE UPGRADE from Stateroom to Tabua Stateroom.
Hurry you must book by 31 October 2005
From 10,000 credits
*
plus $1,067
pp twin share
Discover the Real Fiji with Captain Cook Cruises
•
Cruise the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands aboard MV Reef
7 Night Ultimate Fiji Islands Cruise
Escape for 3, 4 or 7 nights.
Departs Denaru Marina 3pm Tuesday & Saturday (Boarding 2pm)
•
Explore pristine beaches and remote palm-fringed villages.
Disembark 9am Tuesday & Saturday
•
Visit traditional island villages and handicraft markets.
From 10,000 credits plus A$1,067*
•
Cruise include all meals, accommodation, onboard
Upgrade to stateroom for only $54 pp/night extra
facilities & entertainment.
Book and pay by 31 October 2005
Valid for travel between September 05 and March 06*
•Sydney Harbour •Murray River •Great Barrier Reef •Fiji Islands
Christmas Crackers
Christmas Sparkle
10 nights (dep 17 Dec 05) Pacific Sun
Cruise to New Caledonia, Loyalty Is &
Vanuatu. From: 10,000 credits plus
$936*pp (four berth cabin) ex Syd
Ocean Gala
10 nights (dep 18 Dec 05) Pacific Star
Cruise to New Caledonia, Loyalty Is &
Vanuatu. From: 10,000 credits plus
$1,052*pp (four berth cabin) ex Bne
PLUS “KIDS
SAIL FREE”
Timeless Tropics
10 nights (dep 17 Dec 05) Pacific Sky
Cruise to Tonga & Fiji. From:10,000
credits plus $586*pp (four berth
cabin) ex Akl
BOOK NOW & SAVE UP TO 20% ON P&O CRUISES, CONTACT US FOR TRAVEL COSTS FROM OTHER CAPITAL
CITIES, SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS, COSTS FOR CHILDREN, OR FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY.
*Terms & conditions apply, including travel restrictions, departure & travel by dates – full details are available by calling Travel Club on the numbers listed. All prices are in Australian dollars and are
based on economy airfares (where applicable) and per person twin share unless otherwise stated. Subject to availability at time of reservation. Airport taxes are included unless otherwise stated. In
the event that prices vary and/or exchange rates fluctuate, Travel Club reserves the right to adjust the prices as any time. Price does not include: visas, insurance, or taxes, surcharges and levies payable
directly to a third party. Cancellations and amendments to be paid in cash. Minimum number of holiday credits to be used per booking 5,000. Minimum 5 working days notice to use holiday credits.
WorldMark South Pacific Travel Club is operated by Trendwest Travel ABN 71 090 106 077. BOX 7493, GCMC QLD 9726. IATA No: 02356141, QLD LN TAG1753, NSW LN 2TA5497.
Travel Club: AU 1300 550 762 • NZ 0800 550 762 • FJ 008 003 263
travelclub@wmsp.com.au • fax +61 7 5579 0908
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ESCAPADES
CATCH INDY FEVER IN STYLE
LEXMARK INDY 300
Thurs 20 - Sun 23 Oct 2005 (4 days)
Indy fever hits the Gold Coast with the
roaring sounds of Queensland’s premier
annual racing event. Sit trackside and
enjoy the excitement of the Gold Coast
Indy Carnival in personalised comfort.
WorldMark South Pacific Club has
secured a fully catered Pit Garage Suite
overlooking the Champ Car Pit on
Duracell Pit Lane and this is exclusive for
WorldMark owners, family and friends!
Includes: Pit passes and tours; All meals
and beverages; prime position to watch
the race; programs and WorldMark /
Indy caps; trackside entertainment and
activities that make Indy
COST*: Package 1 – Thursday, Friday
and Friday night: 8,125 credits or
$650pp
VALENTINES DAY BALL
CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
Sat 11 Feb 2006
Fri 28 Oct 2005
Come along to our very first WorldMark
owners ball: a night of glitz and glamour
for you, your friends and family at Conrad
Jupiters! The evening will start at 6.30pm
with pre-dinner drinks followed by dinner
and dancing.
Join fellow gore seeking owners and
guests for a terrifying, yet fascinating
tour through Parramatta’s scandalous
past. Departing from the Trendwest
Parramatta sales office (Signature Tower,
2 -10 Wentworth Street), you will be
chauffer driven in a Cadillac Hearse along
the ghost ridden and history laden streets
of Parramatta visiting the local Gaol,
cemetery, childrens’ orphanage, haunted
houses and more.
Includes: Open bar from 6:30pm – 11pm
(beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks); 3
course dinner; live music; DJ.
COST*: 1,875 credits or A$150 pp
Package 2 – Saturday and Sunday:
20,000 credits or $1,600pp
Includes: 2 1/2 hour ghoulish tour; light
spooky refreshments; souvenir scary DVD;
local monster tour guide.
4 day packages are available.
COST*: 813 credits or $65 pp
*Terms and conditions apply - full details are available by calling Escapades on the numbers below, or at www.worldmarksouthpacific.com.au. All prices are in Australian dollars unless
otherwise stated. Events are subject to availability at time of reservation and booking conditions apply. Trendwest/WorldMark reserve the right to cancel events and refund fees if minimum
enrolments are not met. Trendwest/WorldMark reserve the right to substitute alternative accommodation, events and activities if necessary.
Escapades: AU 1300 850 160 • NZ 0800 850 160 • FJ 008 003 263 (press 4)
ownerevents@wmsp.com.au • fax +61 7 5557 5770
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CALENDAR
Ballarat
Gold Coast
September 2005
3 Spring Luncheon Friends of the
Ballarat Botanical Gardens hosts a
Lecture on Madagascar Gardens and how
to grow interesting and unusual plants.
9 The Australian Van Morrison Show
18 Invermay Country Market- An oldstyle traditional market.
October 2005
9 Ballarat Chinese Festival Day
15-16 Australian Plants Society Ballarat
Flower Show
29-30 Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally
– Working Steam and Oil Engine Rally
and vintage artefacts.
November 2005
15 Tommy Emmanuel
September 2005
1-30 Tastes of the Gold Coast. A monthevent program of events showcasing the
very best of our region’s food, wine and
arts.
21-24 Gold Coast Film FantasticAustralia’s premier fantasy film event.
October 2005
14- Bush Poetry Weekend
14-16 Tweed 3rd Annual Boating,
Sports, Health & Leisure Expo- Free
admission to the public.
November 2005
25 Gold Coast Arts Centre – Comedy in
the Basement
Cairns
September 2005
2-24 Festival Cairns
6 Botanic Gardens Festival
16 PNG Independence Day
October 2005
2-3 Cairns Oktoberfest
17-19 Walkamin Country Music Festival
Coffs Coast
September 2005
3-4 Glenreagh Mountain Railway Step
back in time and experience the thrill of
a ride on Number 1919, Glenreagh’s own
fully restored Steam Train.
4 Royal Blind Society Charity Golf Day
October 2005
27-30 Coffs Coast Food & Wine Festival
15 Cool Bananas Film Festival
November 2005
5 Live Jazz in Bellingen
Denarau Island
September 2005
3 Sugar Festival
October 2005
10 Fiji Day
November 2005
1 Diwali
Hunter Valley
September 2005
3- Annual Champion of Champions
Bull Ride Ute Round-up & Wild West
Show
11 Broke Village Fair & Vintage Car
Display – Over 300 Vintage cars and
motorcycles from all over NSW will be
on display
October 2005
22 Opera in the Vineyards – A gala
performance at the Wyndham Estate.
29 Jazz in the Vines – James Morrison is
headlining this truly magical event.
November 2005
11 Music and Moonlight
Lakes Entrance
September 2005
24 Bruthen Village Market
October 2005
1-2 2005 Ensay Centennial Car Run
- This event is being organised by the
East Gippsland Branch of the Gippsland
Historical Automobile Club to
commemorate the centenary of the first
car journey from Bairnsdale to Ensay.
16 Pelican Terry White Fun Run Walk
November 2005
Port Macquarie
September 2005
16 Rockfest – A spectacular weekend of
Rock and Roll Dancing
October 2005
1 Orchids by the Sea – Extravaganza of
late flowering Spring Orchids
November 2005
12/13 ABT Sundowner BREAM Classic
Port Stephens
September 2005
4 Fathers Day Family Fun Day Horizons
Golf Resort Celebrate Fathers Day at
Horizons with a free family fun day.
25 OKTOBERFEST-Slip into your
Lederhosen and do the polka!
October 2005
14-16 Golf Challenge
21-23 Rock n Roll Weekend
21-23 National Parks and Wildlife
Service -’Discovery’ Ranger Guided
Tour. Tours include Junior Ranger Kids
Activities, Port Stephens Lighthouse
tours, Tomaree ‘Spooky’ night tours.
23 Charity Car Show
November 2005
12/13 Tastes of the Bay Food & Wine
Festival
Rotorua
September 2005
16 Irish Rovers - Internationally
celebrated group The Irish Rovers are
celebrating their 40th anniversary
October 2005
22-28 Kiwi Challenge 2005 - NZ’s
Premier 4x4 Winch Competition.
Competition 4x4 vehicles slug it out in
the mud, dirt, water, and forests.
November 2005
5 Tikitere Wine and Food Art Festival
Sunshine Coast
September 2005
4 Father’s Day at Australia Zoo -Free
Sausage Sizzle! Free rides, face painting,
entertainment for the kids
October 2005
1 Opera in the Rainforest - The
splendour of opera performed in the
majestic rainforest surrounds of Mary
Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Maleny.
November 2005
16 Moonwalking, Lake Kawana.
Experience Australian wildlife at night.
Links for further information can be found at www.worldmarksouthpacific.com.au/calendar/
Please note: these events are not at WorldMark resorts unless otherwise noted, and are listed to help you plan your holidays.
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MAIL BAG + HOLIDAY MEMORIES
Our oversees family holiday of a lifetime!
Like many who attend workshops we were surprised to find ourselves owners. In fact during
the ‘cooling off period’ we rang with many questions and considered opting out. Having just
returned from a truly wonderful month overseas we are totally convinced we did the right
thing and are telling all our family and friends to join up.
We began our month with a week in New Orleans at the Avenue Plaza Hotel in the Garden
District of the city thanks to an exchange with Interval International. It is situated in a lovely
area with some great restaurants nearby and the streetcar to the French Quarter stops right
outside ready to transport you to all that New Orleans has to offer. We enjoyed paddle-wheel
boat trips on the mighty Mississippi River, horse-drawn carriage rides and walking tours through the
French Quarter. We did ghost tours, visited plantations from a bygone era, had wonderful evenings of Jazz at the famous Preservation
Hall and observed the crazy nightlife that is Bourbon Street.
Thanks to ICE we also included eight days on The Jewel of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, which surpassed all our expectations.
Visually she is a beautiful ship with the glass Centrum providing a spectacular setting and the opportunity to take in activities as you ride
the glass elevators. From the minute you board until the minute you depart you are looked after and can choose to be as active or as lazy
as you want. For our 13 year old son the activities run for teenagers allowed him to make lots of friends and to enjoy a freedom no other
holiday has ever provided. Meals were a wonderful experience. The food and service was simply without fault and our dinner companions
made the whole thing very special and something to be looked forward to every evening.
This trip turned into a holiday of a lifetime and one our son claims was the ‘best ever’. Our membership of WorldMark, Interval and ICE
made this a very affordable holiday and has left us in no doubt that our ownership has and will in the future repay us with memories
that are priceless.
We finished off with another week in Orlando this time at Wyndham Palms Resort which allowed us to play golf, revisit favourite rides at
Disneyworld and make the most of the resort amenities.
Having just returned from a truly wonderful month overseas all using credits we are totally convinced us we did the
right thing and telling all our family and friends to join up.
Marian Matthews
HAVE YOU GOT A GREAT STORY FROM YOUR LATEST WORLDMARK HOLIDAY?
Write in to our Mail Bag and if your letter is printed you will receive a 3 night accommodation certificate for the
WorldMark South Pacific Club resort of your choice* - don’t forget to enclose a photo to help your story come alive!
*Letters may be edited for space & clarity. Terms & conditions apply and are available from the editor – see page 2 cover for contact details.
SHARE WITH US YOUR
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY MEMORIES
AND BE IN THE RUNNING TO
WIN A HOLIDAY!
The theme for the coming year is
“Family and Friends“. We are looking
for photos of high quality that truly
capture the feeling of being on
holidays.
LIZA AND DIGBY HONE
WorldMark Cairns
‘The Three Little Mermaids’
Semi-finalists win a A$50 cheque and
the best photo of the year wins one
week at a WorldMark South Pacific
Club resort of choice. E-mail entries to
editor@wmsp.com.au
or mail to: Destinations South Pacific
Photo Contest, WorldMark South
Pacific Club, Box 7493, Gold Coast
MC, Queensland 9726, Australia.
Conditions: All entries must have been taken by an owner on a WorldMark or exchange holiday or Owner Event. Photos that have been digitally altered will not be eligible
to win. Please label each print with your name and owner number and include a description of where the photo was taken. Only one winning entry per person per year.
Images will not be returned. By entering this contest, participants agree to free use of their photographs by WorldMark and Trendwest South Pacific, including publication
in future issues of Destinations South Pacific magazine.
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CONTACT US
OWNER SNAPSHOTS
Send Destinations South Pacific magazine
your mail, photos & feedback:
E-mail editor@wmsp.com.au
Destinations South Pacific magazine
WorldMark South Pacific Club
Box 7493
Gold Coast MC Qld 9726 Australia
Fax AU 61 7 5579 0909
WorldMark South Pacific Club
Local call phone numbers:
AU 1300 850 160
NZ 0800 850 160
FJ 008 003 263
After calling the above number, to speak to:
Reservations - Press 1
Owner Education & Escapades - Press 2
Annual Levies - Press 3
Owner Services - Press 4
GARY LAMBERT & ANASAYA SARAPARANG
WorldMark Denarau Island poolbar
Fax AU 61 7 5557 5770
Travel Club & Club Tours
AU 1300 550 762
NZ 0800 550 762
FJ 008 003 263
Fax AU 61 7 5579 0908
Friends First
AU 1800 FRIENDS 1800 374 3637
NZ 0800 440 418
Fax AU 61 7 5579 0975
CARMEN AND JAMES RIDLEY
WorldMark Kirra Beach
LANCE LLOYD
WorldMark Cairns
Shovel Nose Shark 1.7m
Caught and release by Lance.
Owner Enhancement
AU 1800 735 757
Trendwest Finance
AU 1800 021 129
E-mail addresses
ADDRESS UPDATE
changeofaddress@wmsp.com.au
ANNUAL LEVIES
accountsreceivable@trendwest.com.au
ESCAPADES
ownerevents@wmsp.com.au
FINANCE
accountsreceivable@trendwest.com.au
FRIENDS FIRST
friendsfirst@wmsp.com.au
OWNER EDUCATION
ownereducation@wmsp.com.au
OWNER ENHANCEMENT
owner.enhancements@trendwest.com.au
OWNER SERVICES
ownerservices@wmsp.com.au
RESERVATIONS
reservations@wmsp.com.au
TRAVEL CLUB & CLUB TOURS
travelclub@wmsp.com.au
PAUL & EDDA DANIEL
WorldMark Ballarat
Melanies 40th birthday with family
www.worldmarksouthpacific.com.au
“A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is
not intent on arriving.”
~ Lao Tzu
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JOE AND EVA DE CASTRO
WorldMark Dolphins Cove - Disneyland
BELLA BLUNT
WorldMark Flynns Beach holiday