The Treaty of Dover 1670
I like to think of myself as a bit of a history buff, particularly on the 17th/18thcenturies in England and Europe which is one of my favourite periods. I was however totally unaware of this Treaty when it was cited by a Brexiteer on a BBC Radio 4 news programme recently. For those interested, (and thanks to Wikipedia yet again), the Treaty, sometimes known as “The Secret Treaty of Dover “ (so no wonder I hadn’t heard of it) was signed between England’s Charles 11 and France’s Louis XIV (“The Sun King”). In the treaty Louis promised Charles money so that...
Interval International welcomes The Residences at Baan Yamu a luxury fractional ownership resort in one of Southeast Asia’s top destinations
Interval International, a worldwide provider of vacation services, has affiliated Baan Yamu on Phuket, off the southwestern coast of Thailand. The club currently comprises The Residences at Baan Yamu, a luxury fractional ownership resort situated within a high-end residential complex spread over 18 acres on the exclusive Cape Yamu peninsula overlooking Sapham Bay. “The Residences at Baan Yamu’s central location makes it the perfect base for members to explore Phuket’s many attractions,” said Joe Hickman, Interval’s vice president and executive director of resort sales and service for Asia Pacific. “And for members and guests who prefer to stay put and relax,...
RCI and Bluegreen Vacations Renew Affiliation to Continue Providing Vacation Exchange Benefits to Members and Owners
RCI, a worldwide leader in vacation exchange (NYSE: WYND), and Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (NYSE: BXG) ("Bluegreen" or the “Company") have renewed their affiliation agreement. Through the renewal, Bluegreen Vacations’ more than 60 vacation resorts will continue to be part of the RCI® exchange network. Properties are located across the United States and Caribbean in destinations including Orlando, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Aspen and New York City. “Bluegreen is a company built on the strength of its long-term relationships,” said Famous Rhodes, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Bluegreen Vacations. “As such, we are very excited about the renewal of this...
The Registry Collection® Program Expands Exchange Network in the Caribbean with New Affiliations
The Registry Collection® recently added two new resort properties in the Caribbean to its luxury exchange network. The resorts, LANAIS at Maré in San Juan and Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, expand The Registry Collection program’s presence in these popular vacation destinations. LANAIS at Maré was originally part of the ESJ Towers complex, one of North America’s first timeshares. Developer Keith St. Clair purchased the complex with the vision of revitalizing the property and providing members with an exceptional, upgraded experience. Located in San Juan, the property is right in the heart of the area’s electric urban scene with access to its amazing...
David Silva shares his Anfi suite in Gran Canaria with his fans
The Anfi Group together with player David Silva took the warm summer sunshine to England. The holiday company and their ambassador invited the people of Manchester to enjoy the same suite that the player stays in when relaxing with his family in Anfi, Gran Canaria. https://youtu.be/HPHuxIQ-o2I Anfi called out to the people of Manchester and Manchester City fans near and far, via social networks, to be at the main entrance of the Etihad Campus in their best beach outfit, after selection, one weeks accommodation in the suite was awarded to the most creative outfit. “Without a doubt, paradise is within everyone’s reach,Anfi is the...
RCI Strengthens Exchange Network with Dominican Republic Lifestyle Holiday Vacation Club
RCI, a global leader in vacation exchange, is proud to welcome the newest resort from Dominican Republic Lifestyle Holiday Vacation Club to its vacation exchange network. The newly constructed property, Presidential Suites by Lifestyle - Cabarete, marks the newest building in Cabarete, helping to revitalize the destination’s downtown area. The resort joins six additional resorts by Dominican Republic Lifestyle Holiday Vacation Club that are designated as RCI Gold Crown Resort® properties and available to RCI’s approximately 3.9 million subscribing members. “We are very proud of our newest breathtaking and luxurious all-inclusive resort located on one of the most exclusive spots in Cabarete,”...
DAE launches new and improved website
Worldwide timeshare exchange provider, DAE, has launched a new website, completely overhauling the functionality and feel of their vacation exchange platform at daelive.com. Managing Director, DAE Global, Francis Taylor, said the new website had been designed with the overall member experience as the primary focus. “Members have always loved DAE’s simple and easy framework for exchange, and now we are proud to deliver that same level of service online through our new and improved, interactive website,” said Mr Taylor. “As well as easily searching for exchanges by region, Members can now find inspiration for their next vacation adventure through destination articles and resort...
Karma Group introduces Karma Chang in the spiritual heartland of Thailand
Karma Group has announced the addition of Karma Chang in Chiang Mai to it’s portfolio of Karma Retreats in the world’s most spectacular locations, giving guests the opportunity to experience Thailand’s spiritual heart and old world charm. Karma Chang is located close to the riverside in Chiang Mai, one of the city’s most popular locales. Just 4 km from the city centre and 5km from Chiang Mai International Airport, Karma Chang is an oasis of relaxation and the ideal launchpad from which to explore Chiang Mai’s numerous attractions including Wat Ko Klang Temple, Wat Chedi Liem Temple, 14th-century Wat Phra...
Diamond Resorts committed with the Environment
Diamond Resorts Europe presents their sustainability projects to increase awareness amongst guests and team members With 25 resorts and more than 2,250 accommodations in Europe, Diamond Resorts started a journey towards sustainable practices five years ago obtaining the ISO14001 certification that clearly marked the beginning of environmental efficiency. Amongst the many initiatives all resorts have carried out, energy saving initiatives include led lighting in apartments and common areas, light movement sensors in common areas and offices, double-glazing, UV filters for windows to reduce the temperature within the accommodation and reduce air conditioning consumption, energy efficient electrical appliances, pool covers for heat loss...
Christel House International poised for new leadership
Twenty years ago, Christel DeHaan founded Christel House, a charity to transform the lives of impoverished children and lift them out of poverty. Today, DeHaan announced she will retire as CEO of Christel House International (CHI) at the end of the year but will remain in her role as board chair. She has named former Indianapolis mayor, Bart Peterson, as her successor, with the support and endorsement of the CHI board. “Bart is a proven leader with impeccable integrity and a passion for the Christel House mission,” says DeHaan. “As the first mayor in the country legislatively empowered to authorize charter...