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Leh, Ladakh Monsoon 2017 REWARD YOURSELF CONTENTS 14 28 The Allure of The Pearl of Angkor Wat Indian Ocean CAMBODIA SRI LANKA JUL/DEC 2017 PLAY | EAT | SHOP | RELAX | EXPLORE 1% land. 100% fun. Maldives India’s Own Private Paradise Leh, Ladakh Monsoon 2017 REWARD YOURSELF CONTENTS FEATURES 10 Vietnam Quintessentially Southeast Asia 14 Cambodia The Allure of Angkor Wat 18 Maldives 1% Land. 100% Fun. 31 Joy of the Open Road North, South, East & West RCI Recommends 22 Leh, Ladakh India's Own Private Paradise RCI Platinum® is the highest level of membership offered by RCI®, which provides 28 Sri Lanka you with a range of valuable benefits, in addition to those which you already receive as a RCI® member. The Pearl of the Indian Ocean GUARANTEED DISCOUNTS: Save up to r3,000 on services at elite Plaza Premium Lounge at exchange holidays, r1,000 on exchange split week Bengaluru, Hyderabad and New Delhi airports. Also in this Issue holidays and 10% off on extra vacations GetAways*. 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MALDIVES: Get up close and 48 Know Your Guides PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP FEE personal with some 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years beautiful creatures r4,089 r6,959 r9,739 r12,349 r14,349 underwater. *RCI Platinum® membership and benefits are subject to terms and conditions. Please call the RCI member helpline for details. RCI reserves the right to modify/withdraw Platinum membership/Platinum benefits without prior notice. RCI Member Helpline Toll-Free (all India): 1.800.419.2131 Website: www.RCI.com ENDLESS VACATION | 3 Editor’sNote Timeshare Timeshare Owners are more thanks to the allure of Angkor Wat satisfied than non-owners. This is (pg.14). Vietnam’s vibrancy and ENCHANTING UDAIPUR. Owners are not my opinion; but from a finding natural attractions are bringing rejuvenated fresh out of a recent research RCI travellers from around the world UNIQUELY ANANTA. conducted with KANTAR IMRB— (pg.10). Sri Lanka, though small and are able one of India’s leading research in size, packs some big surprises to spend agency. Here are some more: (pg.28). These countries have had more time Timeshare Owners are rejuvenated a turbulent past. But the conditions and are able to spend more time have changed for good and the with their with their families given the locales time has come to experience the families. and unique holiday experiences. culture, food and the beautiful Convenience of bookings, world– places. And is there a better way class amenities and affordability to discover our great nation than are the other factors that make by a road trip? I doubt! We bring Timeshare a better choice. you a mix of Drive-to destinations Findings like this are encouraging; from across India (pg.31). Finally, knowing our members are happy our favourite: featuring for the first with their vacation delights us time Leh, Ladakh (pg.22). Hurry, more than a customer satisfaction the roads to this paradise remains award. What this finding means to open for only six months. We have you is this: that you should just pat some good news too. RCI India TRC Affiliations yourself on the back for making appoints Sabina Chopra as the new one of the best decisions in your Managing Director; we extend a life with Timeshare. warm welcome to her (pg.6). Now sit back, relax, enjoy this issue and As the research shows, unique make plans for your next vacation. holiday experiences are what Remember, the earlier you plan, today’s traveller seek. In this the better your holiday experience. issue we bring you just that. To start with, we have some Happy Vacationing! best less-explored regions in Asia; Cambodia is on the path of exciting times with tourism growing leaps and bounds— Aruna Jathar The Ananta Udaipur - DB39 Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Aravalli Hills, The Ananta Udaipur creates a fairy-tale like experience by offering the best of five-star luxuries. The resort, perched on the hilltop, gives a panoramic view of the entire city. Spread across 40 acres, The Ananta Udaipur boasts of high-end amenities that are sure to make your visit to Udaipur memorable. 4 | JUL - DEC 2017 ENDLESS VACATION | 5 NEW DESTINATIONS, NEW EXPERIENCES Hill Stream Resort DC85 DEHRADUN I am excited to be Pure happiness in pure nature a part of RCI India Enclosed by a dense rain forest and fresh water and look forward springs flowing alongside the resort's lawns, Hill to delivering Stream Resort is a blend of natural beauty and abundant charm. The resort inspired by nature, better value for is a rich source of tranquility and peace. It is a our members. perfect destination offering a memorable staying experience. —Sabina Chopra How to reach: Conveniently located just 23 km from Dehradun Railway Station and 40 km from Dehradun Airport. Facilities: Health Club | Multi-cuisine Restaurant | Dance Floor | Pool Table | Adventure Sports | And more Meet RCI India’s new Sterling La Vida Varca DC86 Managing Director, Sabina Chopra GOA RCI is delighted to introduce Sabina Chopra, the new Managing Director for Live the beach life India region. Sabina joins RCI from Yatra.com, one of India’s leading online travel agencies, which she co-founded and most recently served as Chief Operating Goa La Vida Varca, A Sterling Holidays Resort Officer. Prior to Yatra, Sabina held management roles at ebookers, Hewitt offers you a fine blend of contemporary living Associates, Japan Airlines and Canadian Airlines. space and traditional Goan hospitality. The resort reflects the breezy mood of the beach with its Sabina brings a strong knowledge of all facets of the Indian hospitality and travel spacious design and architecture, situated 700 m industries. She has more than 25 years of diverse experience spanning areas from the Varca beach. Colva Beach and Froggyland such as travel, business development, sales, operations, client management and amusement park are easily accessible from here. customer service. Based out of Bengaluru, she will be responsible for delivering ongoing value to RCI members and affiliates. We believe, under Sabina’s able How to reach: About 8 km from Madgaon Railway leadership, RCI India will scale new heights in the days to come. Station, this resort is less than 45 minutes drive from Goa International Airport (28 km). Facilities: Wi-Fi access | Spa | Gym | Multi-cuisine Restaurant | Swimming Pool | Boardroom | And more 6 | JUL - DEC 2017 ENDLESS VACATION | 7 Member Speak Member Speak My secret to great vacations: Plan early Guides know best. I am an avid traveller and I vacation at least four to five My RCI journey began 20 years back and I have had times a year. With RCI, I have taken more than some wonderful moments. I always wanted to visit new 75 vacations—so the Guides there know my countries and RCI made it all possible. Switzerland, preferences and tastes like the back of their hand. Vegas, Bali, Orlando, London, and in India Orange They also have a great understanding of the various County Coorg, Club Mahindra Varca and Karma destinations in India as well as abroad. So each time Monterio have been some of my best experiences. I call in, they throw in some of the best options, I have taken over 100 vacations through RCI. I wish to making it easier for me to choose a vacation spot. In share a special thought as to how it was all possible. other words, they make my vacation booking a breeze. My friends and relatives wonder how I get Gold Crown I have experienced RCI's exceptional service for the properties at such exotic locations; though they are RCI past 7 years that I have been a member; RCI truly live members they complain of non-availability of resorts. up to their tagline Because your vacation means the This is my secret: I always plan my travel 12 to 24 world to us. I look forward to exploring more countries months in advance and that helps me get the choicest with RCI. resorts. I must add that RCI Guides have always been helpful in coordinating my travel plans. — Vinay Kankaria Club Mahindra Holidays — Pankaj Kandelwal Sterling Holidays Member Speak Member speak Member Switzerland Bali 8 | JUL - DEC 2017 ENDLESS VACATION | 9 Destination | Vietnam Vietnam | Destination Vietnam is on the list of those who choose to take the road less travelled. Visa on arrival for vietnamQuintessentially Southeast Asia Indians, improved flight connectivity and overall value for money make this a popular destination. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum or the vast majority, Vietnam HANOI brings to mind pictures of F The capital city of Vietnam is war and ruin. But that was forty popular for its historic and cultural years ago. Fast-forward to now monuments as well as French and you see a young and vibrant architecture. Start your expedition nation with so much to offer. The from Hoan Kiem Lake, located country is blessed with a beautiful right in the heart of Hanoi.
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