Club Le Bristol NEWS UPDATE
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Club Le Bristol NEWS UPDATE www.resort-solutions.co.uk WINTER 2014 Chairman’s Letter Isola 2000 improvements planned Last winter Isola 2000 was the is also planned. Mountain biking consistently reached the high goals “snowiest” ski resort in the French has recently become very popular she has set herself and this has Alps with record snow coverage. and two more runways have been resulted in the Club being awarded Unfortunately there was also heavy created. Biking events are held the RCI silver award for the 6th time. rainfall which resulted in a number in the summer. A nine-hole golf of landslides in the Tinée Valley, course with practice facilities Your Committee duly appointed including a tragic fatal landslide in is in the pipeline, although this CLC World Resort & Hotels as Isola village itself. depends on the release of land to Club Le Bristol sales and marketing Significant improvements arethe local municipality. Severine has agents last year. As a result of this expressed her concern about the planned for Isola 2000. Development agreement you will have received disturbance that may be caused of the Front De Neige area will a variety of invitations from them. include a new building to house when the work begins. A number of Owners (including my the Tourist Information Office, bus Resort Solutions and Severine have stop and general services. A sports maintained strict control of the wife and I) took advantage of this complex with an ice rink, a climbing Club’s finances without dropping and visited their resort in Fuengirola, wall and other indoor activities standards, indeed Severine has Spain for a week. New website for RSL RSL will introduce our new look website in the coming weeks... easier to navigate and with an im- proved design. Watch out for us at 1014-86670 I G www.resort-solutions.co.uk and purchase a points based product at CLC World if you wish. There has been no Sinking Fund expenditure so far this year although the replacement of the remaining original bunk beds commenced this autumn. We have budgeted to put further money into the fund for the year 2015 to cover the anticipated cost of the repairs to the car park and the replacement of the exterior cladding of the Le Bristol building. The Club’s share of this expenditure is likely to be significant. Video surveillance at the front door, the ninth floor door and the swimming pool was installed last January in order to deter non residents using Le Bristol as a short cut. Michael Carr, who has served on the Le Bristol Board for 6 years The resort is on a huge site with holiday options. We viewed a has decided to stand down. We individual themed resorts set in holiday product called ‘Time of would like to thank him for the landscaped subtropical gardens. your Life’ which has been tailored time and effort he has dedicated The suites/apartments are luxurious, as a short-term exit package to support Club Le Bristol and wish some built in traditional Andalusian specifically for “more mature”him well for the future.This means style; with all the amenities within timeshare owners. We know a that there will be a vacancy on easy reach. Everything you need number of Le Bristol owners have the Board. If you are interested in for a relaxing holiday is on site already signed up for this product. getting involved with the running - restaurants, bars, shops and There was no hard sell and we of the Club please submit your entertainment. If you want to explore were left to think about it. application to Resort Solutions no further afield, Gibraltar, Malaga, later than 17th February 2015. Granada and Ronda are good day This resort bears no resemblance to trips. You can book the trips on site our humble apartments at Le Bristol, Finally I am pleased to report or hire a car or taxi. but I have to say if this is the sort of that there will be no increase in holiday you would like, go and see maintenance fees in 2015. We attended the obligatory for yourself – accept the invitation presentation which was based from CLC World - you can then part Ken Silverthorne around a video of the CLC World exchange your Le Bristol ownership Chairman Complete your Planner Please don’t forget to advise Resort Solutions of your Travel Plans by completing your planner, which is enclosed with your invoice. This is vital if you wish the Resort Manager to put the heating on in your apartment ready for your arrival. Travelling from Nice to Isola 2000 If you are finalising your travel Your Club Needs YOU!!! plans and are flying into Your Committee is only as that money is wisely spent Nice airport or arriving at the good as the people that serve train station, here are some and seeking solutions when on it; which is why if you feel alternative ways to reach faced with challenges such as Isola 2000. you can contribute to ensuring a reducing ownership base and your resort is well run for the falling maintenance fee income. By bus: benefit of owners, then you Buses leave from the airport in should get on board! Many committee members front of terminals 1 & 2. If you are arriving into Nice by train have given years of service Committees usually meet 3 to and are to be much admired then you can catch a bus to Isola 4 times a year and you need 2000 in front of the railway station. for their dedication and to be prepared to take on a The bus company is Santa Azur commitment. However, new non-paid role and set aside and the bus number is 750. faces which bring fresh ideas some time to deal with resort The bus should be booked in are also very important for the advance, for reservations and business as and when it arises. the 2014/2015 timetable visit Although the role is voluntary, all future of the club. In particular, www.lignesdazur.com reasonable travelling expenses many committees are seeking are reimbursed so you won’t be committee members who By taxi: represent the “next generation” To hire a vehicle to carry up to out of pocket! 7 people: of owners. Contact Mr Michel Laval The role of committee If you think you have what it Phone: +33 (0)6 22 40 00 20 member is a fulfilling one Mobile phone: +33 (0)6 66 52 39 53 and in partnership with the takes to be part of something Email: management team you will special and make a difference to [email protected] have the opportunity to your club, please contact Resort Prices for 1 to 4 people: help steer your resort on its Solutions for more information. Nice Train station / Isola 2000: course to a healthy future, €175 while ensuring day-to-day it Join the Board! A Nice airport / Isola 2000: is meeting the needs of both €175 owners and guests. vacancy has arisen; For more than 4 people: You will be involved in many applications to +€25 per person aspects such as refurbishment, Resort Solutions Night price improvement of on resort (from 8:00pm): + €25 facilities, implementation of must be received by legislative changes, seeing February 17th 2015. To ski, or not to ski? The importance of insurance whatever your reasons for travel Whatever your reason for holidaying than you need. And always read £3,000 – it could be less, for items at Le Bristol, the importance not the small print! lost or stolen. Things to be aware only of travel insurance but the of are any excesses, the limits set right cover, cannot be overstated You should consider: for single possessions and the - and if your plans involve skiing, MEDICAL total for claiming against several snowboarding or any other sporting Medical cover… does the items. Carry an expensive laptop activities, then more so! policy provide for a minimum or iPhone and the single article limit of £1 million medical expenses may not buy a replacement. Also With hundreds of different policies in Europe and have a 24-hour be aware that valuables need to on the market, it would be easy emergency helpline? You need be carried in hand baggage while to fill a book examining them and to ensure treatment costs, and travelling. advising what might be your best any accommodation and travel plan, so we will restrict this article expenses are covered for you CANCELLATION to a few of the most important and your companion carer. If you Cancellation and delay – be aware pointers beginning with taking time are over 65 and have a medical what is and isn’t covered in case of to consider what your holiday will condition, then you will need to a claim e.g. what happens if you are involve, and what essential and look at policies directed specifically required to return home urgently? extra cover you are likely to need. at you. PERSONAL LIABILITY Armed with these facts, you should BAGGAGE Does the policy offer at least £1 avoid having insufficient insurance Baggage and belongings are million in event of your being sued for cover or indeed paying for more covered for a total amount e.g. damaging property or causing injury? WINTER SPORTS Winter Sports cover for both your own and hired equipment for a range of sports, by no means all, to protect against piste closures, delays caused by avalanche, loss of ski pass etc. Exclusions include, for example, snowboarding for which you can take a specialist policy, as well as skiing off piste.