quarterly update | fall 2015

QUARTERLY UPDATE | FALL 2015
0231-2015
FALL INTO YOUR
PERFECT GETAWAY
The kids are back in school, country-wide
the temperatures are cooling and in some
destinations, leaves are beginning to trickle
down from the trees — this makes fall the perfect
season to take that vacation you’ve been planning.
Travel to Orlando and enjoy special fall festivities
at the theme parks. Head to Indio or Clear Lake
and discover some amazing lesser-known festivals
in the crisp fall weather. Or, if you’d rather travel
to a more traditional fall destination, Smugglers’
Notch will give you all the leaf falling and apple
picking you could ask for.
Make fall your favorite new off-season season.
Fall 2015
MARGARITAVILLE VACATION CLUB
Margaritaville Vacation
Club® by Wyndham
INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS IN ST. THOMAS
Wyndham St. Thomas, the flagship resort of
Margaritaville Vacation Club, greeted its first
owners in mid-August. Owners and guests
will be savoring these unique Margaritavillethemed features at Wyndham St. Thomas:
• Tropical outdoor pool and hot tub
• Inviting hammocks and Adirondack chairs
on the beach
• Margaritaville® Restaurant and tiki-style 5
O'Clock Somewhere Bar
• A Frozen Concoction Maker® in the bar
area of every unit
This unique resort was designed not only to
be faithful to the spirit of Jimmy Buffett's
Margaritaville, but with environmental
awareness in mind from the beginning.
Behind the beautiful units, the palms and
tiki huts, innovative concepts are saving
owners plenty with built-in water and energy
conservation.
Fall 2015
Margaritaville Vacation Club’s flagship resort, Wyndham St. Thomas,
welcomes its first owners, Marilyn and James Mullens.
NEW RESORTS
Wyndham Park City
PARK CITY, UTAH
With warm days and cool nights, Park
City is a great fall vacation destination.
Experience the spectacular thrill of
the autumn leaves changing, while still
embracing warm-enough weather.
• Walk down Main Street in Historic
Park City. Spend a beautiful day
casually strolling from boutique to
gallery to brew pub.
• Take a breathtaking scenic hot-air
balloon ride over the Wasatch
Mountains.
• Spend a sunny fall day on one of
the emerald-green fairways at a
Park City-area championship golf
course.
Fall 2015
BENEFITS FOR YOU
WYNDHAM Club Pass℠
WYNDHAM Club Pass ...
• Is your first-ever internal exchange
program between CLUB WYNDHAM and
WorldMark by Wyndham.
• Increases the number of destinations you
can now access.
• Boasts more than 15,000 reservations
made from January through June, 2015.
More availability. More destinations.
More choices.
Fall 2015
Dream Bigger
BENEFITS FOR YOU
WYNDHAM Club Pass℠ Resort Spotlights
Fall festivals and outdoor celebrations abound in those last few months of moderate temperatures
before winter sets in. Take advantage of some of these notable events, beloved by locals.
WorldMark Clear Lake
WorldMark Canmore-Banff
This mission-style resort is situated on the north shore of Clear
Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California. With Northern
California’s mild fall weather, this is the perfect spot to relax.
Just over 20 miles from Banff National Park, WorldMark CanmoreBanff is nestled in Alberta’s Bow Valley with stunning surroundings and
virtually endless activities year-round.
• Check out the Clear Lake Splash In from Sept. 25-27, the oldest and
largest seaplane fly-in west of the Mississippi.
• Enjoy autumn in Alberta and Banff National Park’s gorgeous
scenery on horseback — with more than 620 miles worth of trails
to choose from.
CLEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA
• From Oct. 10-11, 2015, head to Steele Wines Harvest Festival to enjoy
grape stomping, pie eating, local vendors and more.
• With over two dozen wineries in Lake County, take a wine-tasting
adventure throughout the region.
CANMORE, ALBERTA, CANADA
• Take a stroll down the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail, a paved trail
between Canmore and Banff, where you can enjoy the natural
beauty of fall’s rich color palette.
• Head to the artsPeak Festival Sept. 25-27, 2015, Canmore’s annual
arts festival. Discover local artists and performers.
Fall 2015
ESPECIALLY FOR OWNERS
CLUB
WYNDHAM® Plus
VIP Program
Ownership Tier
Current VIP Levels
(as of Nov. 1, 2012)
1,000,000
or more points
700,000 to
999,999 points
400,000 to
699,999 points
CLUB WYNDHAM® Silver, Gold and
Platinum owners enjoy exclusive vacation
planning benefits, access to Margaritaville
Vacation Club® by Wyndham resorts,
special benefits during their resort stays,
VIP Now offers throughout the year, and
much more. Visit the VIP Benefits page
on myclubwyndham.com, or ask us about
the program.
Fall 2015
ESPECIALLY FOR OWNERS
VIP NOW Offers
CLUB WYNDHAM® VIP Now Benefits
provide special opportunities throughout
the year for last-minute deals and short-term
discounts provided by some of CLUB
WYNDHAM’s partners. Check with your
Guest Guide every time you visit a CLUB
WYNDHAM resort to learn about savings
with local merchants, and to receive your
VIP Now discount card.
Terms and Conditions: Card Holder must present the VIP
Now discount card at time of purchase to participating
merchant to receive offer. VIP Now discount cards can be
obtained by visiting your Guest Guide.
Fall 2015
OWNER TESTIMONIAL
Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
My husband Terry and I have two adult daughters who each gave us a
grandson. With that said, I have the most adorable grandsons EVER;
Cooper and Gabriel (pictured). Of course it was time to take them to
the happiest place on earth — Walt Disney World®! And the grandest
resort to vacation for such an occasion? Wyndham Bonnet Creek
Resort. We booked the 3-Bedroom Deluxe Unit in Lake Buena Vista,
Florida, with the balcony facing the theme park, with a perfect view of
the park’s nightly fireworks.
We also invited my parents to come along in celebration of their 56th
wedding anniversary. Nine family members spread out comfortably in
this spacious HOUSE! The huge dining room table accommodated the
entire family, the living room area large enough for the boys to romp
and play and don’t get me started on all the things available for the
boys to do, starting with the playground, a children’s water feature
and the different swimming pools.
The web page for Wyndham Bonnet Creek under the resort details
says “this is no ordinary stay.” Understatement! Only three miles from
the gates of the theme park, we didn’t have to worry about waking
up extra early to drive a great distance. Knowing we were so close,
we could stay for hours enjoying ourselves.
Future vacations to the theme parks in Central Florida are something
we plan to do at least once a year. Though we have several theme
parks to choose from, there is only one choice of where to stay —
Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort!
Cynthia Burgess
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Fall 2015
WYNDHAM WATCH
Among the Best of the Best — An Award-Winning Company
Named One of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies by Ethisphere Institute
Top 50 Greenest Companies in the U.S. by
Newsweek
FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Companies
List – Hotels, Casinos and Resorts
U.S. Veterans Magazine’s Best of the Best Award
for Supplier Diversity
100 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate
Responsibility Magazine
ARDA Refurbishment Award: WorldMark
Whistler - Sundance Lobby Renovation
LODGING Magazine’s Sustainability Award for
Lodging Brand of the Year
DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity
ARDA Green Sustainable Program within a
Company
Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service
ARDA ACE Community Service Award
ARDA ACE Excellence in Customer Service
Recognized by Hispanic Association on
Corporate Responsibility for Demonstrating
Leadership and Commitment to Equality Top 50 Companies for Latinas by LATINA Style
ARDA ACE Innovator Award
The above list represents a sampling of awards and recognition earned by Wyndham in 2013, 2014 and 2015, as of April 2015.
Fall 2015
ARDA ACE Philanthropic of the Year Award
ARDA ACE International Project of Excellence
Award: Wyndham Resort Denarau Island, Fiji
OWNER TESTIMONIAL
Wyndham Smoky Mountains
SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE
The Great Smoky Mountains are not a typical
destination that one would expect to see on
a bucket list, but when my family went for
a day to visit the area, I knew I wanted to
return. I longed to have more time to explore
America’s most visited national park.
The opportunity came in the summer of 2010
when my family and I attended a conference
in Sevierville, Tennessee. We decided to stay
at the Wyndham Smoky Mountains located
within Sevierville. The resort was set well
off the main thoroughfare, and provided
surprisingly beautiful views of the forests
and mountains from the unit balconies.
Inside, the apartment was spacious and well
Fall 2015
designed to accommodate a family. The
resort was perfectly positioned within the
tri-fecta of Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and
Gatlinburg, so it was not far to reach any of
the local destinations.
The area has something to offer for
everyone, which was excellent for a family
who has varying interests. Dollywood’s Dixie
Stampede dinner show was an entertaining
highlight — a fun utensil-less meal coupled
with an exciting live-action performance.
Other attractions that caught our eye but
we did not visit were the Titanic Museum in
Pigeon Forge and the Ripley’s Aquarium in
Gatlinburg.
Our week ended too soon, with good
impressions made and many adventures
still to be had. The Smoky Mountains are
full of unexpected surprises that will leave
memories for years to come, worth putting
on any family’s bucket list.
Zanthia Hill
FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA
FEATURED RESORTS
Wyndham Vacation
Resorts Smugglers’
Notch Vermont®
SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH, VERMONT
Looking to catch a peek at some beautiful
fall foliage? Smugglers’ Notch is the perfect
northeastern getaway to reconnect with
loved ones in a cozy autumn atmosphere.
• Visit an apple orchard to pick your very
own Vermont apples this fall. Stay for the
day and snack on apple butter, apple pies
and fresh apple cider!
• Open from Aug. 1-Oct. 18, 2015 and with a
new design each year, the Great Vermont
Corn Maze invites you to challenge
yourself.
• Explore the Green Mountains and all of
their wonder as the lush green landscape
turns warm shades of mustard and auburn.
Fall 2015
ESPECIALLY FOR OWNERS | RCI® UPDATES
Benefits of RCI Membership
Set sail with your RCI® subscribing membership.
CLUB WYNDHAM Plus members can exchange
35,000 CLUB WYNDHAM Plus Points and save up to $1,200USD per cabin on up to 8 cabins
with one standard exchange fee towards the purchase of a select cruise.*
Book your perfect cruise vacation today!
Log in to CruiseRCI.com to view offers or call 1.866.728.0729 to book your cruise.
*Cruises are available for purchase by RCI® Subscribing Members only (i) at a reduced price with an exchange of applicable Points or (ii) without exchange (sometimes referred to as “Cruise Extra Vacations getaways.”) For Club Wyndham Plus members, an
exchange of 35,000 Club Wyndham Plus Points is required, subject to change. Certain restrictions may apply. Fuel supplement, and port fees are additional. Prices and offers are subject to availability, are accurate at the time of publication and may change
at any time thereafter. For RCI Cruise Terms and Conditions, go to CruiseRCI.com/terms or call 1-877-RCI-BOAT. Club Wyndham Plus members please call 1-866-728-0729 to learn more. RCI Cruise is administered by International Cruise & Excursion Gallery,
Inc. d/b/a our Vacation Center and/or ICE with its principal place of business at 15501 N. Dial Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona under contract with RCI, LLC.
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Fall 2015
ESPECIALLY FOR OWNERS | RCI UPDATES
New RCI® Resorts to Choose from
Quinta do Lorde Resort Hotel & Marina
Girassois Lagoa Resort
Set on Portugal’s island of Madeira off the northwest coast of Africa,
Caniçal sits on a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. With
mild weather, breathtaking scenery and a culture full of rich history,
you’ll love exploring this island.
In the state of Rio Grande do Norte, on the northeastern most tip of
South America, Tibau do Sul is a gorgeous costal town surrounded by
cliffs. While weather in the U.S. is getting cooler, the opposite is true in
steamy Brazil.
• The resort sits less than 100 yards from the ocean; take a quick walk
to discover the dramatic coastline.
• Less than a 20-minute drive away sits Pipa Beach, one of Brazil’s
most famous beaches. Explore the dramatic coastline on horseback,
or spend the day lounging in the sun.
CANIÇAL, PORTUGAL
• From Aug. 30-Sept. 6, 2015, indulge at the Madeira Wine Festival,
which celebrates the culture, history and traditions of viticulture in
the region.
• Make your way to the annual Feast of Our Lady of Mercy Sept.
19-20, 2015. The celebration begins Saturday with a procession of
boats in the harbor.
Fall 2015
TIBAU DO SUL, BRAZIL
• Spend some time exploring the resort itself. Home to dolphins and
turtles, with stunning views of the Guaraíras lagoon, Girassois Lagoa
Resort will give you a truly tropical vacation experience.
• Indulge in the region’s fresh seafood and tapas — most specifically
the tartar de atum, a spicy and sweet tuna tartar.
FEATURED RESORTS
Wyndham Indio
INDIO, CALIFORNIA
With warm, sunny California weather lasting
all the way through fall, Indio is the perfect
escape for those looking to spend some time
outdoors without a sweater.
• Check out Howl-O-Ween at the Living
Desert, “a spooky zoo adventure,” on
Halloween weekend. With pumpkin
bowling and decorating, face painters and
a maze, this is the perfect family outing.
• Thanksgiving weekend, get your dose
of Native American culture at the Indio
Powwow. Celebrate with the Cabazon
Band of Mission Indians and tribes from
across the United States and Canada
as they come together to show off
their dancing and singing skills through
traditional competitions.
Fall 2015
SPECIAL OFFERS
Wyndham Anaheim
Garden Grove
Nestled between the picturesque
cities of Anaheim and Garden Grove,
California, our Wyndham Anaheim
Garden Grove hotel sits two blocks
from the Anaheim Convention
Center, and offers shuttle service
to Disneyland®. Find legendary
attractions like Disney California
Adventure® Park and Downtown
Disney®, less than four miles away.
Among Anaheim hotels, our location
marks us as the best choice among
hotels near the Anaheim Convention
Center, Aquarium of the Pacific and
Disneyland.
As a CLUB WYNDHAM® owner, you
save up to 20 percent off the Best
Available Rate* when you book
through your hotel savings program.
Simply call 800-364-6176 and provide
the agent with the identification
number 1000008722 when making
your reservation. To book online, visit
wyndhamhotelgroup.com/clubwyn. *Best Available Rate is defined as the best,
non-qualified, unrestricted, publicly available
rate on the brand sites for the hotel, date and
accommodations requested. The discount for
some properties may be less than 20% off Best
Available Rate. Certain restrictions may apply.
Fall 2015
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FEATURED RESORTS
Wyndham Kaua‘i
Beach Villas
LIHUE, KAUA‘I, HAWAI‘I
With highs in the 80s through November,
you'll delight in Hawai‘i’s tropical flavor, even
if it’s cold and muggy back at home! Once
the trade winds die down and kids are back
to school, fall on Kaua‘i can be the best time
to visit.
• At Kapa‘a Beach Park, check out the 17th
Annual Coconut Festival, Oct. 3-4, 2015.
Celebrate this unique nut with games,
entertainment and delicious food.
• Head to Waimea Canyon and Koke‘e State
Park, often called “The Grand Canyon of
the Pacific,” and experience its vibrant
colors and spectacular views.
• Hike the Moloa‘a Beach Trail or head into
the crystal-clear, calm water for snorkeling
in the bay.
Fall 2015
ESPECIALLY FOR OWNERS
Perks by CLUB WYNDHAM® members can enjoy significant savings through their access
to discounts of up to 50% at more than 240,000 local and national merchants. If you took
advantage of discounts like these, you might save this much in a year!
3
Go Out to Lunch
1
Dry Cleaners
4
Theme Parks
1
Go Out to Dinner
1
Buy Clothes/Shoes
2
Live Events
2
Order Pizza
7
Hotel Nights
5
Oil Changes
1
Entertainment
7
Car Rentals
Each Year
1
Send Flowers
4
Movie Tickets
3
Rounds of Golf
Estimated Annual Savings*
1
Haircuts/Spa Visit
3
Cruise Days
Each Week
Each Week
Each Week
Each Month
Each Month
Each Month
Each Month
Each Month
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
Each Year
$1,954
TIP: Use your Perks benefit at restaurants while on vacation, or for car rentals, restaurants and hotel nights
when you’re on your way to your resort.
Find out how much you might save by visiting perksbyclubwyndham.com and clicking on the Savings Estimator link today!
Download the My Deals mobile app to keep yourself updated when traveling.
*The above Estimated Yearly Savings is an estimate and for example purposes only. Actual savings may vary. Your savings is dependent upon various
factors such as participating merchants in your area and the amount of times you access the merchants during the term of your membership.
Fall 2015
WYNDHAM REWARDS
Wyndham Rewards® is changing.
You could earn more points than ever before with a rewards program
that’s better than ever. So go ahead, you’ve earned it.
go free
With just 15,000 points you’ve earned a free night at
any Wyndham Rewards hotel.1
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+
go fast
Get a go fast award at a Wyndham Rewards hotel for just
3,000 points plus some cash.2
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+
go get �em
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For every qualified stay, you’ll get 10 points per dollar or
1,000 points whichever is more.
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We’re revolutionizing rewards. Go to WyndhamRewards.com to review the FAQs for more information.
Maintenance fee redemption credits are still available starting at 10,000 Wyndham Rewards points.
Good for 1 standard room at a participating hotel, up to room’s maximum occupancy, subject to availability. Most properties: applies to room rate only, including taxes. Certain all-inclusive properties: also applies to meals and other amenities for up to 2 guests.
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ot all Wyndham Rewards Hotels participate in go fast Award Program. Amount of cash required for a go fast Award will vary by hotel. Good for 1 standard room, up to room’s maximum occupancy, subject to availability. Most properties: applies to room rate only,
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excluding taxes. Certain all-inclusive properties: also applies to meals and other amenities for up to 2 guests.
2
ost properties: points are earned for dollars spent on room rate only. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts properties: 10 points are earned for each dollar spent on the total folio. Qualified stays have a total room rate of $25 and up over the course of a member’s stay.
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See program terms and conditions for more information on qualified stays.
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Fall 2015
SPECIAL OFFERS
Rewards Around
Every Corner
Make the most of your ownership by
redeeming Wyndham Rewards® points toward
your maintenance fees. Check out just some of
your fellow owners who have used this great
benefit to save on their maintenance fees!*
These results are not typical, but if you can
offset a portion of the cost, what would you
do with the extra savings?
Owner Name
Maintenance Fees
Paid with Wyndham
Rewards Points
Linda R.
$3,120
Beverly S.
$2,400
Carol P.
$2,400
Larry H.
$2,160
Ronald F.
$2,160
Melinda D.
$2,160
Kathleen R.
$2,100
George G.
$2,100
Richard B.
$2,100
Rita H.
$2,040
*Redemptions of owners using Wyndham Rewards points
from May 1, 2015. Results not typical. Average per person
savings $214. Please refer to the Wyndham Rewards
brochure for additional information.
Fall 2015
As CLUB WYNDHAM® Gold owners and Wyndham Rewards
members, we take advantage of discounts and make good
use of the excellent system Wyndham has in place.
- Judy C.
FEATURED DESTINATION
Orlando, Florida
What a great place to celebrate the
fall holidays! Orlando knows how to do
Halloween, with something for everyone.
Adults will love Universal Orlando®’s
Halloween Horror Nights® with terrifying
haunted houses and street performers. If
you’ve got kids, or are just young-at-heart,
try Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at
Walt Disney World® Resort’s Magic Kingdom®
Park or SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular®
Chose from one of our five Orlando resorts:
• Orlando International Resort Club
• Star Island
• Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort
• Wyndham Cypress Palms
• Wyndham Vacation Resorts Reunion
at Orlando
Fall 2015
Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort
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WYNDHAM WATCH
Wyndham Cares
The Fishing School
The Fishing School (TFS) recently presented
third grader Kaaron Rucker the Wyndham
Vacation Ownership Tom Lewis Student of the
Year Award. Kaaron — chosen from more than
400 students for this prestigious award — will
enjoy a four-day, three-night vacation stay at
Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbor,
plus dinner at a local restaurant for him and
family members.
Since 2010, Wyndham has provided this prize
each year to the award recipient. Wyndham’s
financial support of TFS has reached a total of
$100,000 as well as providing in-kind donations
to this Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that
provides educational and enrichment programs
to local children. In addition to financial support,
Wyndham’s partnership with TFS has included
associates from Wyndham Vacation Resorts
at National Harbor and Wyndham Old Town
Alexandria volunteering with maintenance and
upkeep at the facility, and corporate support
of TFS kids and staff to produce their student
magazine “The Catch.”
Founded in 1990 by retired police officer Tom
Lewis, The Fishing School prepares public
school elementary and middle school students
for success in high school and life by improving
their academic performance and life skills; and
engaging them and their parents in intensive,
multi-year, and research-based out of school time
and parent engagement programs and activities.
Fall 2015
Kaaron Rucker, Wyndham Vacation Ownership Tom
Lewis Student of the Year Award Winner.
WYNDHAM WATCH
A Lighter Carbon
Footprint
For the first quarter of 2015, Wyndham
reduced its energy usage by 3.7% over 2014,
the equivalent of:
788
• Removing 788 cars from the road
• Energy use for 315 households for one year
• 3,623 tons of greenhouse gases that did not
enter the atmosphere
REMOVED FROM THE ROAD
• 94,521 trees offsetting greenhouse gases
• 2,993 acres of forest
Two CLUB WYNDHAM® resorts earned the
highest awards for sustainability, selected
and verified by GreenCircle Certified, LLC.
This year’s Platinum RCI Green Award went
to Wyndham Great Smokies Lodge, and the
Gold RCI Green Award went to Wyndham
Ocean Ridge.
Besides reducing Wyndham’s overall energy
usage through planning and installation
of energy- and cost-saving devices at our
resorts, Wyndham is responsible for the
planting of 668,000 trees through The Arbor
Day Foundation. Thanks to our owners and
associates, that’s over two-thirds of the way to
our goal of 1 million trees!
315
HOUSEHOLDS WORTH OF
ENERGY SAVED IN ONE YEAR
2,993
ACRES OF FOREST
Fall 2015
SPECIAL OFFERS
Accelerate to the
High Seas
Looking to cross something off your
bucket list? Accelerate to the High Seas
Sweepstakes is giving you and your family
the chance to embark on Norwegian’s Pride
of America, the only cruise to sail all four
Hawaiian Islands in a vacation package worth
up to $30,000 USD.
This amazing trip for four includes:
• First class airfare for four
• 2-night pre-stay in Honolulu
• $1,000 USD shipboard credit for four
• Ultimate Beverage and Ultimate Dining
Packages for four
• Transportation to and from the airport
Don’t let 2015 sail away without entering
— visit your Guest Guide for Official Rules
including alternate ways to enter.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT
IMPROVE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. Sweepstakes will run
from July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Valid for residents
of the United States, Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario
age 21 or older. Odds of winning depend on number of
eligible entries received. Retail value of prizes range from
$7,000 USD - $31,278.68 USD, alternate cash prize available.
Sponsored by: Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc., WorldMark®
by Wyndham, Shell Vacations, LLC and Margaritaville
Vacation Club by Wyndham, Inc.
THIS ADVERTISING MATERIAL IS BEING USED FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING SALES OF TIMESHARE
INTERESTS.
Fall 2015
SPECIAL OFFERS
• Grant and Kesha Fischer of St. Augustine, Fla., became recent winners in
the Accelerate into the Fast Lane Sweepstakes.
First time we won
something, but we feel lucky.
We’re alive!
• They entered the sweepstakes at Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort while on
a “little anniversary getaway.”
– Grant & Kesha Fischer, Guests of Presidential
Reserve member & recent winners
In the Winners Circle
• They won a 2015 Lincoln MKC.
Fall 2015
SPECIAL OFFERS
In the Winners Circle
• Lillian Battle, an owner since 2003, became the latest winner in the
Accelerate into the Fast Lane Sweepstakes.
• She entered the sweepstakes at Wyndham Vacation Resorts Panama City
Beach while on a trip with her sister to celebrate her retirement.
Lillian and husband Nicholas
just adopted a six-month old
boy. “She deserved to win!”
– Family of Lillian Battle, a CLUB WYNDHAM owner
for 12 years.
• She won a 2015 Lexus RC 350.
View SPECIAL OFFERS page to learn about Wyndham’s newest sweepstakes “Accelerate to the High Seas” and how you can enter for a chance to win. Official Rules apply.
Fall 2015
OWNER SNAPSHOTS
See how CLUB WYNDHAM® owners capture their unforgettable vacation memories.
Fall 2015
The Land of Oz.
Stunning Sights.
A Natural Wonder.
Owner Maranda McBride took a
mother/daughter trip to Wyndham
Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Sydney
in Sydney, Australia.
Owner Marilyn Miller at Wyndham
at Waikiki Beach Walk®.
Owner Patty Trechelut with her
husband in North Antelope Canyon
while staying at Wyndham Flagstaff
in Arizona.
WYNDHAM WATCH
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special offers through the Pulse.
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around your resorts, and program news.
• Receive updates about how to maximize your vacation ownership
and other owner incentives.
Fall 2015
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Be on the lookout for upcoming contests,
holiday-themed surveys, and other interactive
fun & games at facebook.com/clubwyndham and
twitter.com/clubwyndham.
Fall 2015
Also visit
clubwyndham.com to
view our full array of
resort destinations, and
myclubwyndham.com
for all your booking
and vacation needs.
WYNDHAM WATCH
Scambusters
KEEPING YOU POSTED
Your Scambusters team wants to ensure you’re being
provided the most up-to-date information on the
latest scams targeting timeshare owners. We will
continue to support consumer protection legislation
and to inform you of scam that may affect you.
Proceed with EXTREME CAUTION
RENTAL SCAMS
The latest scam we’ve heard about targets those wanting to rent their timeshare.
Defrauding Travelers:
• Some companies are creating websites aimed at taking up-front money from travelers booking
vacations with the promise of a reservation at a timeshare resort. Unfortunately, the promised
reservation does not exist. A renter shows up at the resort, but there is no unit reserved or available.
• These companies keep the up-front money, don’t arrange alternative lodging for the renter, and do
not answer emails or phone calls.
Defrauding Timeshare Owners:
• Other timeshare rental companies have promised quick rental of your timeshare with the promise of
a high return.
• The companies offer too-good-to-be-true deals in the hopes of getting their hands on your
timeshare, your money, or both.
If you decide to rent from or with a third party timeshare company, please ensure you are dealing with
a reputable business. You don’t want to get mixed up in someone else’s fraudulent scheme.
Fall 2015
JUSTICE PREVAILS
For several years, Wyndham
Vacation Ownership and
our owners have partnered
with the FBI in their criminal
investigation of one of the
largest scam companies in
the industry — the Vacation
Ownership Group (VO
Group). We’re pleased
to share that one of the
company’s principals, Adam
Lacerda, was sentenced to
27 years in prison for his role
in a $3 million conspiracy to
scam timeshare owners. His
wife, Ashley Lacerda, and
two other individuals were
also convicted. Thirteen other
defendants pled guilty.
WYNDHAM WATCH
The Leader in Vacation Ownership
CLUB WYNDHAM is a part of Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world’s largest vacation ownership business.
TOTAL VO SALES ($ IN MILLIONS)
OWNERS
Wyndham
$1,889
Wyndham
904,000
Hilton
$844
Diamond
540,000*
Marriott
$648
Marriott
415,000
Diamond
$532
Hilton
230,000*
Bluegreen
$524*
Starwood
220,000*
Starwood
$323*
Bluegreen
188,853*
RESORTS
UNITS
Wyndham
203
Wyndham
24,000
Diamond
93
Marriott
12,866
Bluegreen
76*
Diamond
11,352
Marriott
58
Bluegreen
6,889*
Hilton
44
Hilton
6,794
Starwood
15
Starwood
5,078*
Disney
12
Disney
3,647
Source: Reflects 2014 data from the 10-Ks of Wyndham Worldwide, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, Hilton Worldwide, Starwood Hotels &
Resorts, Diamond Resorts International and The Walt Disney Company, unless otherwise indicated. *Reflects 2014 data from Vacation Ownership WORLD
Magazine, May 2015
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WYNDHAM WATCH
At a Glance
Wyndham Worldwide
is the world’s largest:
Wyndham Vacation
Ownership boasts:
• Vacation ownership company
• More than 900,000 owner families
• More than 661,000 rooms in 70
countries under 15 hotel brands
• Vacation exchange network
• More than 200 resorts
• Approximately 7,650 franchised hotels
• Hotel franchisor
• Approximately 24,000 units
• Locations spanning six continents:
North America, South America, Africa,
Europe, Asia and Australia
People really love CLUB WYNDHAM!
In 2014, owners made:*
• More than 1,026,000 resort reservations
• More than 19,800 hotel reservations
• More than 3,700 cruise reservations
• More than 12,000 car rental reservations
• More than 26,100 airline reservations
• More than 117,100 RCI® exchanges
*Information is based on statistics as of Dec. 31, 2014.
Fall 2015
Wyndham Hotel Group offers: