A Magazine Exclusively for WorldMark Owners March 2007

Jewel of the Isle Exploring British Columbia’s radiant island capital from WorldMark Victoria

WEST EVERY NUMBER FOOTLOOSE YELLOWSTONE YOU NEED SPLENDORS ON TRACK TO KNOW OF THE NILE each, South Carolina • New Jersey Coast • Phoenix, Arizona • Central Tennessee • Acapulco, Mexico • Nashville, Tennessee assachusetts Mountains • Orlando, Florida • Gatlinburg, Tennessee • Sedona, Arizona • Arkansas • Delray Beach, Florida • Ne ampshire Mountains • Vermont Mountains • Runaway Bay, Texas • Colorado • Hilton Head, South Carolina • Malaga, Spain anzarote, Canary Islands • Minnesota • Hungary Lakes • Clarksville, Georgia • Ontario • Daytona Beach, Florida • Gran Canari anary Islands • Montgomery, Texas • Toronto, Canada • Pinehurst, North Carolina • Isla De Margarita, Venezuela • Park City, Uta Maine Mountains • Wisconsin • Madeira, Portugal • Huatulco, Mexico • Nevada • Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, Mexico • Outer Bank orth Carolina • Goa, India • Reno, Nevada • Illinois • Arkansas Hot Springs • Eilat, Israel • Edisto Beach, South Carolina • South Hig esert, California • Quebec City, Canada • Flagstaff, Arizona • Glacier National Park, Montana • North Carolina Mountains • Austr ps • Venezuela Mountains • Harbor Springs, Michigan • Guadalajara, Mexico • Wisconsin Dells • Colorado Rockies • New Hampshi akes • Finland Lakes Region • Cape Cod, Massachusetts • Lake Lure, North Carolina • Portugal Algarve Coast • Kissimmee, Florid Lake Havasu • Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic • Poconos, Pennsylvania • Mazatlan, Mexico • Canadian Rockies • Himalaya dia • Manitoba, Canada • Rockport, Maine • West Hungary • Oklahoma • Northwest India • Vancouver Island, Canada • We rginia • British Columbia • Central England • Miami, Florida • Brownsville, Texas • Michigan • Missouri • Wisconsin Door County ount Hood, Oregon • New Orleans, Louisiana • Mina Clavero, Argentina • Newport, Rhode Island • Sarasota, Florida • Ottaw anada • Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Monetville, Canada • Vail, Colorado • Goias, Brazil • Sebring, Florida • Williamsburg, Virginia uerta Vallarta • Cancun • Canary Islands Tenerife • Basye, Virginia • Mayan Riviera • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina • New Jerse oast • Phoenix, Arizona • Central Tennessee • Acapulco, Mexico • Nashville, Tennessee • Massachusetts Mountains • Orland orida • GatlinburOn myg, Tennesseenext vacation• Sedona, IArizona would• A rlikekansas to• goDelray to B each, Florida • New Hampshire Mountains .• Vermo ountains • Runaway Bay, Texas • Colorado • Hilton Head, South Carolina • Malaga, Spain • Lanzarote, Canary Islands • Minneso Hungary Lakes • Clarksville, Georgia • Ontario • Daytona Beach, Florida • Gran Canaria, Canary Islands • Montgomery, Texas oronto, Canada • Pinehurst, North Carolina • Isla De Margarita, Venezuela • Park City, Utah • Maine Mountains • Wisconsin adeira, Portugal • Huatulco, Mexico • Nevada • Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, Mexico • Outer Banks, North Carolina • Goa, India • Ren evada • Illinois • Arkansas Hot Springs • Eilat, Israel • Edisto Beach, South Carolina • South High Desert, California • Quebec Cit anada • Flagstaff, Arizona • Glacier National Park, Montana • North Carolina Mountains • Austria Alps • Venezuela Mountains arbor Springs, Michigan • Guadalajara, Mexico • Wisconsin Dells • Colorado Rockies • New Hampshire Lakes • Finland Lake egion • Cape Cod, Massachusetts • Lake Lure, North Carolina • Portugal Algarve Coast • Kissimmee, Florida • Lake Havasu uerto Plata, Dominican Republic • Poconos, Pennsylvania • Mazatlan, Mexico • Canadian Rockies • Himalayas, India • Manitob anada • Rockport, Maine • West Hungary • Oklahoma • Northwest India • Vancouver Island, Canada • West Virginia • Britis olumbia • Central England • Miami, Florida • Brownsville, Texas • Michigan • Missouri • Wisconsin Door County • Mount Hoo regon • New Orleans, Louisiana • Mina Clavero, Argentina • Newport, Rhode Island • Sarasota, Florida • Ottawa, Canada • Fo auderdale, Florida • Monetville, Canada • Vail, Colorado • Goias, Brazil • Sebring, Florida • Williamsburg, Virginia • Puerta Vallarta ancun • Canary Islands Tenerife • Basye, Virginia • Mayan Riviera • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina • New Jersey Coast • Phoeni rizona • Central Tennessee • Acapulco, Mexico • Nashville, Tennessee • Massachusetts Mountains • Orlando, Florida • Gatlinbur ennessee • Sedona, Arizona • Arkansas • Delray Beach, Florida • New Hampshire Mountains • Vermont Mountains • Runaway Ba exas • Colorado • Hilton Head, South Carolina • Malaga, Spain • Lanzarote, Canary Islands • Minnesota • Hungary Lakes • Clarksvill eorgia • Ontario • Daytona Beach, Florida • Gran Canaria, Canary Islands • Montgomery, Texas • Toronto, Canada • Pinehurs orth Carolina • Isla De Margarita, Venezuela • Park City, Utah • Maine Mountains • Wisconsin • Madeira, Portugal • Huatulco, Mexic Nevada • Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, Mexico • Outer Banks, North Carolina • Goa, India • Reno, Nevada • Illinois • Arkansas Hot Spring Eilat, Israel • Edisto Beach, South Carolina • South High Desert, California • Quebec City, Canada • Flagstaff, Arizona • Glaci 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Cod, Massachusetts • Lak ure, North Carolina • Portugal Algarve Coast • Kissimmee, Florida • Lake Havasu • Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic • Pocono As a WorldMark Owner and RCI Subscribing Member, you’re free to pick any of these destinations for your next vacation, ennsylvanoria choose • Mazat fromlan, hundreds Mexico •more. Canadian With a Rockiesnetwork of• Hioverma 3,700layas, affiliated India • Manitoba,resorts around Canada the world, • Roc there’skport, virtually Maine no• Wlimitest Hungary klahoma to• whereNorthw youes tcan Ind go.ia * •And Vancouver you don’t Islandhave to, Cuseanada your WorldMark• West Virginia Vacation • Briti Creditssh Co untillum yourbia reservation• Central Englandis confirmed.• Miami , Florida rownsville,In Tfact,exas you• Mi canchig choosean • Mi notssour to usei • yourWisconsin credits Doorat all. WithCounty RCI •Extra Mount Vacations Hood,† Oreandg RCIon •LastNew Call Orleans,SM vacations, Louisiana† there’s • Mina Claver rgentina •noNew limitp toort, how Rhode often youIsland can •travel.Sarasota So it’s, Floridaeasy to see• Ottawa the world, Canada with RCI.• FortThe onlyLauderdale hard part, isFlorida deciding • Monetville where to start., Canada • Va olorado •Call Goias , Brazil • Sebring, Florida • Willi toams startburg, Vi planningrginia • Puerta yourVallarta RCI• Cancun vacation• Canary Islandstoday. Tenerife • Basy rginia • Mayan Riviera1-800-585-4833• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina • New Jersey Coast • Phoenix, Arizona • Central Tennessee • Acapulc exico • Nashville, Tennessee • Massachusetts Mountains • Orlando, Florida • Gatlinburg, Tennessee • Sedona, Arizona • Arkansa *Subject to availability based on value-for-value vacation exchange principles. Delray Beach, Florida • New Hampshire Mountains • V†ermontExtra Vacations M andounta Last CallinsSM vacations• Runaway are limited Banday, subject Texas to availability. • Colorado Additional restrictions • Hilton may apply. Head, Sou ©2007 RCI, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. arolina • Malaga, Spain • Lanzarote, Canary Islands • Minnesota • Hungary Lakes • Clarksville, Georgia • Ontario • Daytona Beac orida • Gran Canaria, Canary Islands • Montgomery, Texas • Toronto, Canada • Pinehurst, North Carolina • Isla De Margarit enezuela • Park City, Utah • Maine Mountains • Wisconsin • Madeira, Portugal • Huatulco, Mexico • Nevada • Ixtapa and Zihuatanej exico • Outer Banks, North Carolina • Goa, India • Reno, Nevada • Illinois • Arkansas Hot Springs • Eilat, Israel • Edisto Beach, Sou arolina • South High Desert, California • Quebec City, Canada • Flagstaff, Arizona • Glacier National Park, Montana • North Carolin ountains • Austria Alps • Venezuela Mountains • Harbor Springs, Michigan • Guadalajara, Mexico • Wisconsin Dells • Colorad p. 12 contents MARCH 2007 departments 4 FROM THE DESK OF… features Senior Vice President Dave Herrick reviews the benefi ts of a developer presence on the WorldMark Board of Directors.

12 Vibrant Victoria 5 YOUR CLUB Fedora hats for the gents, high tea for the ladies, a WorldMark TravelSecure, Construction Zone, Inventory bug zoo for the kids—what doesn’t Victoria have? Specials, Owner Education, Owner Tips. And your WorldMark resort, nestled on Vancouver Island’s spectacular Inner Harbour, puts you steps 26 YOUR TRAVEL OFFERS away from the city’s infi nite charms. 30 LASTING IMPRESSION 20 The Heart of Vancouver A Friends First referral sweepstakes entry was the winning ticket With WorldMark The Canadian as a change- to a 12-day tour of Scotland, Ireland, and England for this of-view home base, a Vancouver native surveys lucky owner. his bustling downtown with a fresh set of eyes— finding delight at every compass point.

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ON OUR COVER: The illuminated buildings of downtown Victoria turn the Inner Harbour into a reflecting pool. Photograph by Chris Cheadle/British Columbia Photos. from the desk of...

WorldMark’s Winning Collaboration

By Dave Herrick, Senior Vice President WorldMark by Wyndham Hospitality Division

s senior vice president of WorldMark by Wyndham, I’m responsible for overseeing all aspects of WorldMark, The Club operations. I’ve been with the A company more than eight years, and have helped facilitate its transition through the Cendant acquisition and now with Wyndham Worldwide. During this time, the WorldMark by Wyndham senior management team, along with its employees, have been dedicated to providing our WorldMark owners with quality products and vacation experiences. Our senior management team consists of veterans such as Dave Akins, vice president of WM Resort Operations, and Peggy Fry, vice president of WM Owner Services, who have been with the company for over seven and 14 years, respectively. We, along with our employees, are passionately committed to continuing WorldMark by Wyndham’s rich history of providing value-added benefits that will further enhance your own- ership. Our commitment is to be the best vacation ownership company in the industry. While the management team is responsible for leading and delivering your vacation experi- ences, your five-member WorldMark Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the club and ensuring that its operations conform to the existing governing documents. These board members, each a WorldMark owner, work together to ensure that WorldMark policies and procedures are followed in the best interest of the majority of the owners. Over the years, the makeup of the board has included a combination of Trendwest execu- tives and individual WorldMark owners. While the company’s senior management—industry experts with years of experience in this business—have held the majority of the board posi- tions, WorldMark owners have supported this structure by repeatedly electing these industry experts during the annual voting process. And again this year, voters demonstrated their con- tinuing support by overwhelmingly re-electing Jack McConnell and John Henley to the 2007 WorldMark Board. A key advantage of this board composition is that the elected individuals have a broad understanding of the unique relationship WorldMark has—and will continue to have—with its developer, now known as WorldMark by Wyndham. While WorldMark and the developer are two distinctly separate legal entities, their mutual success requires an extremely collab- orative relationship. Previous and existing board members understand the importance of this business model, and have expertly managed the business of the club with this in mind. The relationship between the club and the developer must remain cooperative to ensure the long-term success and growth of WorldMark, The Club. With more than 60 resorts and grow- ing, our unique business model has delivered the variety of high-quality vacation experiences you have come to know and expect. Your WorldMark Board continues to serve the club and facilitate its exciting growth through the cooperative relationship with our developer. Your management team looks forward to another great year of serving you, the owners. On behalf of WorldMark by Wyndham, I wish you many wonderful WorldMark vacations!

4 DESTINATIONS | March 2007 your club

Senior Vice President, WorldMark by Wyndham, Plan Benefits Hospitality Division Dave Herrick WorldMark Owners Publisher Wendy Noritake • One number to call—toll-free Editor in Chief Jan Pollard Pack Some Peace and worldwide Art Director Chris Bulloch • Professionally-staffed call center Senior Editor Beáta Jachulski Baker Designer of Mind with on duty 24 hours a day, seven days Douglas Rickard Deay ® a week, 365 days a year, for help Contributors: Stephanie Aardal, Sylvia Betancourt, TravelSecure with medical, legal, travel, and Misty Beaupre, John Cofano, Emma Croston, Kylee Davis, Derick Fisher, Tami Fitch, Debby other questions Franke, David Ige, Tom Kumma, Christa Midcap, orldMark constantly works • Emergency roadside assistance Alyssa Moore, Barbara O’Connell, Julie Omar, for fl at tire, towing, and out-of-gas Brian Runnels, Karen E. Thomas Wto improve the value of vacation situations Reservations Department ownership, striving every day to make each • Up to $25,000 emergency medical 1-800-457-0103 vacation fun and stress-free. But sometimes evacuation coverage Mon. – Fri., 6 am – 9 pm PT things don’t go as planned—owners have • Up to $1,000 accident & sickness Sat. & Sun., 6 am – 5 pm PT (Closed Tue., 2 – 3:30 pm PT) car trouble, get sick, or have an accident far coverage while traveling from home. • Up to $1,000 lost baggage and Owner Services personal effects coverage 1-888-648-7363 “We have literally thousands of reserva- [email protected] • Includes coverage for trips tions per week, and the vast majority of our Mon. – Fri., 9 am – 6 pm PT booked through Exchange and (Closed Tue., 2 – 3:30 pm PT) owners don’t experience any problems on Trendwest Travel their vacation. But we can’t control what Trendwest Travel • Easy auto-renew feature ensures 1-800-953-5511 occurs outside our resorts, and things do coverage continuity Mon. – Fri., 8 am – 8 pm PT happen that can ruin an owner’s trip,” says Sat., 9 am – 4 pm PT (Closed Wed., 2:30 – 4 pm PT) Tom Kumma, director of WorldMark Owner Services. To help owners through these occasional emergencies, the WorldMark leader- Loan Payments, Maintenance Dues, Finance 1-800-779-0760 ship team came together in 2004 to launch WorldMark TravelSecure—a compre- RCI® hensive travel assistance and insurance plan. Offering a variety of services such as 1-800-585-4833 lost baggage coverage, emergency evacuations, and roadside assistance, the plan Interval International (II) is offered exclusively to WorldMark owners. By paying only $39 or 900 World- Service line: 1-877-678-4400 Mark credits, owners receive a full year of coverage for all their WorldMark, Trend- Flexchange recording: 1-800-722-1747 west Travel, and Exchange vacations. TravelSecure currently has more than 8,000 Comments are appreciated enrolled owners. Destinations Editor 9805 Willows Road NE Owners can purchase WorldMark TravelSecure by visiting www.worldmark- Redmond, WA 98052 theclub.com and clicking on the TravelSecure link; or by calling the WorldMark (425) 498-2500 Vacation Planning Center at 1-800-457-0103. [email protected] Visit the WorldMark Web site at One owner’s story www.worldmarktheclub.com “While visiting WorldMark Kihei on Maui in Hawaii, I discovered my cell phone was miss- © 2007, WorldMark, The Club. All rights reserved. ing. As this was our only means of communication with our daughter stationed in Okinawa, Vol. XVII, No. 2, March 2007. Destinations is pub- we needed to replace the phone right away. We purchased a new phone at a local mall, and lished monthly except January by WorldMark, 9805 Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052. Destinations then immediately called TravelSecure to see if the phone was covered. I was assured it was, is an official WorldMark publication. Subscriptions and told that all necessary forms would be waiting for me when I returned home. are covered by dues paid by owners of WorldMark. Non-owner subscription price of $11 per year, includ- “Within two weeks of mailing out the completed forms with a copy of ing state sales tax. Canadian Publications Mail Product my receipt, I received a check from TravelSecure for the entire cost of re- Sales Agreement #40870507. Postage paid at Vancou- placing my cell phone. Trust me, I will never travel to a WorldMark resort ver, BC. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Owner Services, 9805 Willows Road NE, Redmond, again without being covered by TravelSecure. It was well worth the 900 WA 98052. Canada Post: Publication Mail Agree- credits it cost me to be covered.” ment No. 40870507, Postage Paid at Vancouver, BC. Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Des- —Norma Lewis, WorldMark owner since 2004 tinations c/o Mailing Department, 3999 Henning Drive, suite 100, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P9.

DESTINATIONS | March 2007 5 your club INVENTORY

Inventory Specials: The Economical Way to “Spring” for a Getaway Get a Fresh Perspective for Pennies SPECIALS ❯❯ HERE ARE YOUR APRIL AND MAY ou’ve been cooped up all winter—celebrate spring by hitting the road and taking advantage of SPECIALS: Ythese great Inventory Specials. Instead of sitting empty, selected unreserved WorldMark units can be booked for just 4.4 cents per credit ($30 per-night minimum), up to 60 days in advance. April—Midweek Low cost, longer booking window, and wide range of destinations—it all adds up to a terrific, super- and Limited cheap vacation option every month. Weekends How inexpensive is it? You can watch spring’s awakening from your lovely Lake of the Ozarks Bison Ranch, AZ Galena, IL one-bedroom unit balcony, Monday through Thursday nights, at 875 credits per night. 875 x .044 Grand Lake, OK = $38.50 per night. Can’t you just smell the wildflowers? Lake of the Ozarks, MO DAN STEARNS (2) DAN STEARNS

April—Midweek Only Estes Park, CO Wolf Creek, UT

May—Midweek and Limited Weekends Bison Ranch, AZ Galena, IL Lake of the Ozarks, MO Pinetop, AZ

May—Midweek Only Angels Camp, CA Steamboat Springs, CO Sundance (Whistler), BC

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

You can find a resort’s credit values in your Daily WHAT’S THE COST? Vacation Credit Values booklet or through the Resort Exclusions are Gallery on the WorldMark Web site at www.worldmarktheclub.com. The resort gallery April 6–8; link is on the home page, left column. Simply multiply the resort’s credit values by .044 May 25–28. to find out its midweek and weekend rates. The minimum rate charge is $30 per night. These may vary at certain resorts; HOW TO BOOK To make reservations and for more information, check with call the Vacation Planning Center at 1-800-457-0103. your vacation Availability changes constantly! Keep abreast of the latest Inventory Specials in this planning counselor. monthly magazine (excluding January) or go to www.worldmarktheclub.com.

6 DESTINATIONS | March 2007 RENDERING BY ASSOCIATED MOISAN ANKROM ARCHITECTS RENDERING

Architect’s rendering of WorldMark West Yellowstone

On Track to Boost Your Vacation Options

CONSTRUCTION everal new WorldMark by Valley will sit just 3 miles north of the original WorldMark Wyndham resort projects are on San Diego resort downtown. Adjacent to Old Town San S(or ahead of) their estimated con- Diego, WM Mission Valley will be 2 miles from the San struction schedule. These resorts are on Diego Zoo. With free underground parking, this urban retreat target to enter the WorldMark system is sure to become an owner favorite. ///// ZONE ///// by the close of the year, giving owners a • Planned number of units: 167 wider choice of vacation destinations than ever before. • Planned unit mix: one- and two-bedroom • Resort amenities include: pool, spa, sauna, WorldMark West Yellowstone exercise facility, private subterranean parking West Yellowstone, Montana • Estimated date of occupancy: December 2007 This lodge-style, three-story resort will be located less than a quarter-mile from the south entry of Yellowstone National These proposed future WorldMark locations are also mak- Park. WorldMark owners will be able to enjoy snowmobil- ing excellent progress: ing, cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor WorldMark Canmore—Banff activities in this stunning recreational paradise. Canmore, Alberta, Canada • Planned number of units: 112 Just a 15-minute drive east of Banff, this resort will have • Planned unit mix: studio, one-, two-, and 109 units (studio, one- and two-bedroom), two spas, a pool, three-bedroom, three-bedroom presidential exercise facility, and recreation room. Reservations are being • Resort amenities include: indoor pool and taken now for spring arrivals. recreation facilities • Estimated date of occupancy: December 2007 WorldMark Red River Red River, New Mexico WorldMark Mission Valley These 21 units (one- and two-bedroom), situated at the San Diego, California base of the Red River Ski Area and 45 minutes from Taos, Situated just off Hwy. 8 for easy access, WorldMark Mission have a planned opening of June/July 2007.

DESTINATIONS | March 2007 7 Win an 8-day/7-night African Adventure!

Refer your friends to Trendwest and you’ll be entered in the Friends First African Safari Sweepstakes! If you win, you and a friend will Grand Prize Package Includes: • 2 roundtrip airfares to Kenya find yourselves in Kenya to experience Africa’s • 7 nights accommodations for two wild and exotic splendors. in a 4-star hotel • Guided tours of the national wildlife reserves gSJFOET ¯ • Meals and $500 cash cz!XpsmeNbsl gJSTU • Estimated retail value of $10,000

Call 1-877-77-FRIEND (1-877-773-7436) or send your referrals via e-mail to friendsfi[email protected]

Hurry! Sweepstakes ends March 31, 2007. 8 DESTINATIONS | March 2007 Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries  received.See terms and conditions on the following page. your club

Resort Comment Cards: A Win-Win for Owners and Management

orldMark owners who take the time to fi ll out a comment card after a completed resort visit are entered into a monthly drawing for a three- W night stay at the WorldMark resort of their choice. Destinations magazine regularly publishes the name of the latest winner. But the monthly drawings are much more than just an opportunity to thank owners for fi lling out the card. “Owner feedback through resort comment cards is highly desired,” says Dave Akins, vice president of WM Resort Operations. Winner! “Not only do your scores and comments HEIDI JONES of Vancouver, Wash., give us insight into your vacation experi- won a three-night WorldMark stay ence, they are used as a measurement tool when we selected her completed within our incentive process for resort man- resort comment card in our agement and staff . We want you to have a drawing for January. Fill out that card every time you vacation at a great vacation; fi lling out a comment card WorldMark resort—you could be is a perfect way to let us know if we met our next winner. your expectations.”

Official Friends First African Adventure Sweepstakes Rules CONSUMER DISCLOSURE: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. Sweepstakes is open only to WorldMark, The Club owners who submit complete referral names and are US residents in the states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah or Washington; or residents of the Canadian province of British Columbia. You will receive one entry for each Congratulations! complete referral submitted to Trendwest® between January 1, 2007 at midnight PST and March 31, 2007 at midnight PST. Referrals must be 18 years of age or older with a combined annual income of $40,000 U.S. or $60,000 Canadian. You may send in additional referrals and receive additional entries by writing to Attn: Friends First Sweepstakes, 9805 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052. If you wish to enter the sweepstakes but do not wish to provide referrals, you may Maria Elizabeth A. do so by mailing a 3”x5” card with your name, address, and phone number to Attn: Friends First Sweepstakes, 10735 Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052. Referrals must be received by March 31, 2007 at midnight PT to be entered into of Stockton, California drawing. Drawing: Prize is guaranteed to be given away by random “electronic” drawing. Drawing to be conducted by the Major Prize Coordinator and will be held on April 18, 2007 at Trendwest Resorts’ Redmond, WA, corporate headquarters. Grand Prize: One winner will receive a vacation for two adults for an 8-day/7-night African Safari and $500 (U.S. funds) in spending money. The winner and one friend will receive roundtrip coach airfare to Kenya, Africa to begin a guided tour of the national wildlife reserves in Nairobi, Sambura, Naivasha and Masai Mara. Included in this package are 7-nights accommodations for two adults in a 4-star hotel or higher, guided sightseeing tours in each of the above cities, six buffet breakfasts, five buffet lunches and six 3-course dinners. Total estimated retail value $10,000 (U.S. funds). Air travel and guided visits are subject to availability and must be booked through Trendwest Travel at 1-800-953-5511. Hours of arrival and departure and special programs are subject to change without prior notice. All ticketing is final. Private transfers to and from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and hotel, and transportation to the guided city visits, is included. Transportation to and from the US airport of departure, applicable departure taxes, gratuities, other incidental expenses and taxes not covered in this disclosure are the responsibility of the prize winner. It is the responsibility of the winner and the winner’s guest to provide proper travel identification including but not limited to a birth certificate, government issued photo ID, travel visas, and passport. Blackout periods may apply. Vacation must be taken within one year of prize acceptance. Winner or guest must be 21 years of age or older to accept travel option. Winner may also choose $5,000 (U.S. funds) in cash instead of the African Safari trip. Prize is non-transferable. Odds of Winning: Odds of winning depend Winner of the on number of eligible entries received. Official notice to winner by certified mail, return receipt requested. Prize must be claimed within 45 days of notification. Winner must agree to the use of pictures, name and/or statements for future pro- Friends First motional purposes without further payment or consideration, unless prohibited by law. Sponsor(s) is not responsible for Hawaiian Cruise any loss, damage or injury of any kind resulting from acceptance of this prize or participation in this promotion. Trendwest Resorts and Wyndham Vacation Resorts employees and/or associates are not eligible to claim prize. Sponsor: Trendwest Sweepstakes Resorts, Inc., 9805 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052. A list of prize winners may be obtained by sending a self-ad- dressed stamped envelope to Winners List, c/o TRI, PO Box 97054, Redmond, WA 98073-9754. DESTINATIONS | March 2007 9 What’s New in Owner Ed Reservations are required. For By Amy Godwin/Senior Facilitator, Owner Education reservations and class locations, please call he Owner Education program is designed to help you ful- 1-800-457-0103, Tly comprehend all the different benefits you’re entitled to as a Mon–Fri, 6 am–9 pm PT; WorldMark owner. We currently offer two different classes: Sat–Sun, 6 am–5 pm PT. ➤ The Basic Class is designed to educate all owners, whether new Class times and locations or experienced, in the best ways to use WorldMark credits and Bonus are also listed online at Time for stays at WorldMark resorts. This is a great first Owner www.worldmarktheclub. ➤ com/education. Amy Godwin Education experience. The Exchange (E) Class goes beyond the basics. It’s designed to instruct owners on the use of WorldMark cred- its as payment for exchange vacations outside the WorldMark network. This covers exchanges through RCI—our primary exchange partner—as well as opportunities available through our new program, TravelShare. This course will also provide information on how owners can navigate through the WorldMark Web site.

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10 DESTINATIONS | March 2007 Rancho Vistoso, AZ Fri, Mar 9, 6 pm-E Who You Gonna Call? Sat, Mar 10, 10 am By Trisha York Tue, Mar 27, 6 pm Tue, Mar 27, 8 pm-E OWNER t WorldMark, we want to make sure your calls are handled in a TIPS timely manner, with the least amount of transfers. To help you start off with the Salt Lake City, UT A right department, here’s a guide to “Who’s Who in the Company Zoo.” Tue, Mar 6, 6 pm Tue, Mar 13, 6 pm Sat, Mar 17, 10 am I’d like to: Who to Contact: Sat, Mar 17, noon-E Check resort availability; book/cancel WorldMark Vacation Planning Center Tue, Mar 20, 6 pm reservations; change an existing reservation 1-800-457-0103 Thu, Mar 29, 6 pm-E (including cruises, tours, tickets, and exchanges) For cruise/tour cancellations 1-877-484-3258, ext. 1956 St. George, UT Fri, Mar 23, 6 pm-E Verify statements; get billing information; Financial Services Sat, Mar 24, 10 am receive a loan balance/payoff quote; 1-866-412-3800 make a payment on a Trendwest contract Wolf Creek, UT Verify statements or billing information; Dues Department Thu, Mar 8, 6 pm make a payment for WorldMark 1-800-691-7289 Wed, Mar 14, 6 pm-E maintenance dues Thu, Mar 22, 6 pm Make an Exchange Plus deposit; inquire Exchange Department Fri, Mar 30, 6 pm-E about an existing cruise or tour confi rmation 1-877-484-3258, ext. 1956 MIDSOUTH Book or inquire about a vacation through RCI RCI® Albuquerque, NM 1-800-585-4833 Sat, Mar 17, 10 am-E Book or inquire about a vacation through Interval International Sat, Mar 17, 2 pm Interval International 1-877-678-4400

Branson, MO Inquire on contract combines, splits or Trendwest Loan Servicing Sun, Mar 11, 8:30 am transfers; add another owner to my contract 1-800-691-7289 [email protected] Galena, IL Qualify to receive 1,000 annual credits for Trendwest Real Estate Referral ProgramSM Sat, Mar 24, 8:30 am buying and/or selling my home 1-877-869-9672 Sun, Mar 25, 8:30 am-E Receive help with online registration; off er Owner Services

feedback on a resort stay; receive club 1-888-648-7363 Overland Park, KS guideline clarifi cation [email protected] Sat, Mar 10, noon Receive Residence Club information Residence Club Tulsa, OK 1-800-565-04393 Sat, Mar 31, noon Reserve airline tickets, rental cars, and Trendwest Travel Sat, Mar 31, 4 pm-E hotel accommodations 1-800-953-5511 Reserve a spot at an Owner Education class WorldMark Vacation Planning Center 1-800-457-0103 Receive information on the TravelShare TravelShare program 1-800-304-5212 Ask about purchasing additional annual Northwest 1-800-299-9024 vacation credits; check on an upgrade in process Southern California 1-800-972-0766 Phone numbers correspond with the area Northern California 1-800-365-7857 where you purchased your membership, not Mountain 1-877-873-7227 necessarily your current state of residence.

DESTINATIONS | March 2007 11 Focus on WorldMark Victoria RI UNS/OBSTOURISM VICTORIA CRAIG AURNESS/CORBIS TOURISM VICTORIA TOURISM VICTORIA

Top: The Fairmont Empress Hotel holds court over downtown Victoria. Bottom, L to R: A forest of sailboat masts at Fisherman’s Wharf; brilliant foliage frames a stream in Beacon Hill Park; hundreds of hanging floral baskets adorn the downtown area.

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From your peaceful resort overlooking the harbor, to popular museums, gardens, and shops, Canada’s unique island city is a treat to visit. By Ian MacNeill

Victoria, British Columbia kay, so I’m excited. Who wouldn’t be? I’m off to Victoria, British Population 74,100 Columbia, with my wife, Lisa, and our 4-year-old son for two days 335,000 (metro) Location of exploring and fun. 48°25´N 123°21´W

Climate Although we’ve been to Victoria before, we’re always happy to hop aboard Sub-Mediterranean, with mild, damp winters a BC Ferries’ vessel and make our way across the Georgia Strait through the and cool to warm, dry summers. picturesque Gulf Islands to this special provincial capital. Evidently we’re not Average Temperatures Winter alone in this. The readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine consistently rate it high: 8.2°C (47°F) low: 3.6°C (38°F) among the top 10 places to visit in North America, going so far as to vote it Summer high: 19.6°C (67°F) number one in 2003. low: 11.3°C (52°F) Traditions Tending elaborate gardens and sipping tea are popular activities, and tearooms around the city provide

COURTESY OF BUTCHARTTHE LTD. GARDENS the opportunity to experience the tradition of afternoon tea. TOURISM VICTORIA TOURISM VICTORIA

L to R: Fireworks displays at Butchart Gardens; a horse drawn carriage provides a genial way to sightsee; the home of beloved local artist and author Emily Carr.

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England out West far enough from its hullabaloo to make for a peaceful living There are a lot of reasons for this. Europeans first started environment. But what’s really great about the resort is that showing up in the late 1700s, and visitors have been coming it’s located right on the harbor, an ever-changing tableau of in droves ever since. The early settlers brought with them colors and movement that includes ships of all descriptions their traditional English habits and tastes, and that atmo- passing back and forth, their progress punctuated by gulls sphere of Old World gentility has prevailed ever since. Now- screeching and turning on the salt-aired wind. adays Victoria is about as English as you can get without Naturally when you’re staying at an oceanside resort you crossing the Atlantic; double-decker buses ply the streets, want a room overlooking the water, so when we’re checking competing with horse-drawn carriages, street performers, in we ask the front-desk clerk, Adrian Mihalce, if that’s what and fish and chip shops for customer attention (not to men- we’re getting. tion that noisy stuff jangling in your jeans). A city of gardens, ocean views, and grand old buildings— Surrounded by water including the magnificent and historic Empress Hotel and “Everybody has an ocean view,” he says proudly. Lisa and the nearby Parliament Buildings—Victoria is delightful to I look at each other somewhat skeptically, but it turns out visit, because in addition to all there is to see and do, it’s he’s right, almost: with some units you do have to crane your simply a nice place to be. neck a bit. The nine-story resort is built on a peninsula of We’re even more excited about our little holiday when we land jutting out into the harbor, so it’s virtually surrounded arrive at WorldMark Victoria. The resort is located in James by water. The view from our modern two-bedroom, two- Bay, which is less than a half-mile from downtown, and just bathroom suite includes a marina with a dock where you can catch a colorful little walk-aboard ferry connecting to down- The ornate Gate town and Vic West across the harbor (location of million- to Chinatown in dollar condos with views no better than the ones enjoyed by downtown Victoria. WorldMark owners). The Coho ferry from Port Angeles, Washington, glides past our front window into Author Ian MacNeill, his wife Lisa, and port, going by like their son James. an apartment build- ing floating across the horizon in a Monty Python skit. You al- ways know it’s coming because the captain sounds the horn as the boat rounds Ogden Point in one of those do-I-have- your-attention gestures ferryboat IAN MacNEILL IAN captains seem to love. The ship’s railings are lined

A massive woolly mammoth replica at the Royal British Columbia Museum. JONATHAN BLAIR/CORBIS RON WATTS/CORBIS

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Clockwise from top left: WorldMark Victoria graces the background as kayakers paddle the waters of the Inner Harbour; breakfast with a view in a two-bedroom penthouse; L to R: Dana Bonde (front desk), Cora Davies (housekeeping manager), and Kimberly Riddell (activities coordinator); front desk impresario Adrian Mihalec; resort manager David Martin; the resort’s outdoor pool and heated spa.

with passengers getting their first glimpse of the city, and Fortunately our son James breaks the log jam by decid- judging by their number of cameras, they’re pretty darn ing for us, so it’s off to the Victoria Bug Zoo we go. Now I happy with what they see. have to admit that this wouldn’t have been at the top of my As much as we love our cozy little pad with its gas fireplace list, but in the end I’m glad we did it. Where else could you and ocean views, we’re determined get out and do a little possibly hope to enjoy the thrill of petting a Madagascar exploring. The problem, of course, is how to decide. Like hissing roach or holding in your bare hands a real live ta- experiencing a restaurant with too many items on the menu, rantula (which, I’m pleased to report, is not as intimidating we feel bombarded by possibility. Do we opt for the Royal as it sounds)?

You can find handmade chocolates; Shopping downtown First Nations art, jewelry, and fashion; Fair is fair and since we’re just a block from Govern- ment Street, we decide to amble along it to indulge Lisa’s and at least one shop dedicated to desire to go shopping, only as it turns out, I’m the winner everything Christmas. this time. That’s because the first shop we come upon is the appropriately named Edinburgh Tartan Shop where BC Museum with its walk-through 19th-century village they display wool fedora hats, which to my mind are just and magnificent collection of First Nations art and artifacts, the ticket for a guy with a slowly expanding bald spot and or the Pacific Undersea Gardens with aquarium displays of a home north of the 49th parallel. The only question is, local sea creatures? Lisa wants to go shopping on Govern- which color? Lisa likes the brown, I like the olive. The ment Street; I like the idea of donning our woolies and going deciding voice is cast by the clerk. whale-watching. “Olive is more versatile,” she says. “You can wear it with a

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The paved stone walkways of Butchart Gardens provide lovely strolling paths throughout its Sunken Gardens.

suit to the opera, or a pair of jeans.” park and you can look out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Done. the distant shores of Washington (20 miles) and the magnifi- I have to admit, for a non-shopper I find our little tour cent peaks of the Olympic Mountains that seem to rear up quite entertaining. In addition to bone china from England from the very shore itself. and genuine Irish lace, you can also find handmade choco- lates; First Nations art, jewelry, and fashion; and at least one Exploring The Empress shop dedicated to everything Christmas. As the sun sets in the western sky, we return to the resort Next up is Canada’s oldest Chinatown, a few blocks away. along the harbor, where we do a quick walk-through of a We enter through the Gate of Harmonious Interest, at the Victoria landmark, The Fairmont Empress Hotel. Built in corner of Fisgard and Government streets. This is the place 1908, it has a guest list over the years that reads like a who’s to find oriental art, curios, and home furnishings. Naturally who of Hollywood greats: Rita Hayworth, Douglas Fair- we take the time to squeeze down Fan Tan Alley, reputedly banks, Katharine Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Harrison Ford, North America’s narrowest street. Once notorious for its opi- and many more. The hotel is also the place to go for high tea, um dens and gambling houses, Fan Tan Alley is now lined which is served in dainty bone-china cups and comes accom- with shops and restaurants. panied by some of the city’s most delicate pastries. After a hearty lunch—newspaper-wrapped fish and chips Tired from walking all day, I’m happy to arrive home be- no less—we make our way to Beacon Hill Park, which is less cause it’s hot tub time. At WorldMark Victoria, the hot tub than a half-mile from downtown (about the same distance is located on a pool deck with ocean views of its own. A little from the resort). A true jewel, the park features meticulously startled by how fit everyone looks, I discover after talking to groomed gardens, walking trails, water courses, and play- owner Andrew Lew of Vancouver that we just happen to be grounds. Take a hike up the little hill in the middle of the in town on the weekend of the Victoria International Mara-

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Andrew Lew of Vancouver with his wife Sylvia Fong and their Michelle Jindrich and Jessica Johnson unwind in the resort’s children Isabel and Christopher. hot tub.

Andrew Lew Michelle Jindrich Occupation: Lawyer Occupation: Salon owner WorldMark owner since: 1991 WorldMark owner since: 2003 Home: Vancouver, BC Home: Gresham, Oregon WorldMark resorts visited: Coral Baja, Kihei, Sundance, WorldMark resorts visited: Seaside, Eagle Crest, and Kihei Cascade Lodge, Mariner Village, and Birch Bay. He’s also done Traveling with: Her best friend a couple of exchanges through RCI to Nice, France, and the What’s next: “I’m opening a new salon so I think I’m going to Costa del Sol in Spain. be working 24/7 for the next while, although I’m hoping to get Traveling with: His wife and two children my sister-in-law a place at Eagle Crest. We’ve been there and Occasion: R&R for the family, a spot in the Victoria Interna- it’s lovely.” tional Marathon for him. What’s next: Dolphin’s Cove or Kona Girls’ Weekend ichelle Jindrich grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Off and Running MShe now lives in Gresham, Oregon, with her husband isiting WorldMark Victoria is an exercise in both pain and John, so she doesn’t often get to spend time with her all- V pleasure for Andrew Lew. The pain part comes on the fi nal time best friend Jessica Johnson, whom she’s known for day he’s in town because that’s when he’s slated to run in the 18 years (they grew up across the street from each other). Victoria International Marathon, one of the most prestigious and When they do get together, they like to make it quality well-attended marathons in North America. “It’s my fi rst one so time—which is why they’re ensconced at WorldMark Victo- all I’m hoping to do is fi nish,” he says. (Editor’s note: He did!) ria. (Jessica fl ew out from Minnesota to Portland, where they The pleasure part is the fact that he’s in town with his wife met up before driving north.) and their two children. “The kids have really enjoyed walking The highlight, Michelle says, in addition to having cocktails around town and along the waterfront,” he says. “The location in the famous Bengal Lounge at The Fairmont Empress Hotel, of this WorldMark is great for that. We’ve also taken foot-pas- was renting scooters. They used them to circumnavigate the senger ferries around the harbor, and visited some of the muse- city via Dallas Road, the perimeter route that starts a block ums and the beaches.” from the resort and runs around the entire city to Oak Bay and beyond. “It was so much fun!” thon. Andrew explains that he’s running in it, and giving his Michelle and her husband became owners after staying at muscles a little R&R before the big event. a hotel at Seaside on the Oregon coast, which happened to be right next door to the new WorldMark Seaside then under Dining at home construction. “We decided to wander over. When we found out Although Victoria is replete with terrific restaurants, we it was a timeshare we got interested because we like to stay in decide to eat in because, as Lisa points out, we already have nice places, but were spending $150-$200 a night to do so. We a table with an ocean view. “Why pay for what we already decided WorldMark might be something we could really use, have,” she says matter-of-factly. and it has been!” Day two has us up early, and after breakfast we drop by

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Getting There BUDDY MAYS/CORBIS TOURISM VICTORIA The Victoria Clipper in the Inner Harbour. Knowledge Totem Pole in front of the Buildings of Parliament.

Victoria is located on Vancouver Island, so you have to either fl y the front desk for directions and have the pleasure of meet- or take a boat to get there. If you’re coming from the United States ing resort manager David Martin. It’s a full house this week- you can take Blackball Transport (on the M.V. Coho) car ferry from end and he’s moving about like a marathoner himself, but he Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula right into the Inner takes the time to give us a little sightseeing advice. Harbour. The 90-minute sailings range from four to once daily, With his blessing we decide to get in the car and drive out depending on the season. The drive through the Olympic to the world-famous Butchart Gardens (13 miles), which is Peninsula is a treat in itself. pleasurable any time of year, he assures us: fireworks nightly High-speed catamaran service for foot passengers is offered in summer, Christmas lights galore in winter. Built inside an aboard the Victoria Clipper from downtown Seattle to downtown abandoned rock quarry over a period of 100 years, Butchart Victoria, with early morning departures from Seattle and late after- Gardens offers 55 acres of horticultural displays, themed gar- noon returns from Victoria. dens, and historical artifacts. Lisa is particularly enamored of If you’re coming from Canada, BC Ferries offers car and passen- the Rose Garden, I have to be dragged out of the Japanese ger service from the mainland at Tsawwassen, which is 22 miles Garden (which appeals to me with its Zen-like simplicity and south of Vancouver. grace), and James just loves being outside and on the run. For more information and a complete list of carriers and options go to www.victoria.ca and follow these links: “Visitors,” “About Panorama of performers Victoria,” and then “Transportation.” That night we’re still on the move, taking one last stroll around Inner Harbour. This is always a treat because in

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The Oregonians: back row, Greg Johnson (l) and Jim Speaker; middle row, Liz Speaker and Jim Helser (owner); front row, Shelley Johnson and Teri Helser.

Jim and Teri Helser Occupations: Jim manages a trucking company and Teri is a caterer. WorldMark owners since: 1996 Home: Gresham, Oregon WorldMark resorts visited: Las Vegas, Rancho Vistoso, IAN MacNEILL IAN Seaside, Depoe Bay, Schooner Landing, Eagle Crest, Coral Baja, Marina Dunes, Birch Bay, Discovery Bay, Lake Chelan, Leavenworth, and Seattle at The Camlin. Lisa and James in the gardens at the Governor General’s mansion. Traveling with: Four friends What’s next: Depoe Bay addition to everything else the city is famous for, Victoria has a reputation for attracting some of the best buskers (street Savoring Every Minute of It performers) in the business. Some of these guys are remark- h, we love it here,” says Teri, who with her husband ably professional, including musicians, jugglers, mimes, and “OJim has been an owner for 10 years. “We’ve been here acting troupes. James is entranced by two young men tossing six or seven times, haven’t we Jim?” she calls to her mate who’s around flaming torches. sitting across the room. She fails to catch his attention because “Can we get some of those firelights?” he asks as we he’s engrossed in a college football game on TV that he’s watch- amble home along the waterfront. ing with his buddies Greg Johnson and Jim Speaker, visiting from “Maybe,” I tell him, having long ago learned the value of Oregon with their wives Shelly and Liz. ambivalence when answering such questions. Teri’s sitting at the kitchen table playing cards with the women. In the end we’re loathe to leave with so much left un- The three couples are far above the madding crowd in a ninth- seen or done, but happy as always that we’re leaving with fl oor, two-bedroom penthouse suite—complete with its own hot the desire to come back. And I’m sure we will. However, tub—overlooking Victoria’s bustling harbor. There’s a relaxed the good news is that our vacation isn’t over. Although contentedness in the air, punctuated only by the occasional whine we’re returning to the mainland, we’re not going all the of a motorboat. way home. Our destination is WorldMark The Canadian “At least six or seven times,” Teri repeats, rolling her eyes in downtown Vancouver, for another two days of urban playfully when Jim doesn’t answer. living. Yahoo.

DESTINATIONS | March 2007 19 Focus on WorldMark The Canadian I ONIL/OBSTOURISM VANCOUVER CORNFIELD/CORBIS JIM TOURISM VANCOUVER TOURISM VANCOUVER

Surrounded by inlets, bays, and straits, Vancouver draws water sport enthusiasts year-round. Bottom, L to R: The cheery boathouse of Granville Island’s marina; runners enjoy exercise with a view along the Seawall Promenade; a pagoda graces the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

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From their high-rise nest at WorldMark The Canadian, a family rediscovers the downtown core of their city. By Ian MacNeill

live in Vancouver, but like so many other people from around town and the world, I’ve always wanted to live downtown. Vancouver, British Columbia Once upon a time Vancouver’s downtown was like most other inner- Population 600,000 city cores in North America; come 5 o’clock you could pretty much turn out 2,208,300 (metro) Location the lights as office workers fled to the suburbs and apartment towers located in 49°16´N 123°7´W

Climate the city’s West End. Not anymore. Moderate oceanic climate. Vancouver is the second In 1986, Vancouver hosted EXPO 86 on what were previously industrial warmest of Canada’s major cities. lands surrounding False Creek. When the fair ended, the land was turned Average Temperatures Winter over to developers, and in the ensuing years it has become a forest of sleek high: 6°C (42°F) low: 1°C (33°F) high-rise condo towers attracting hordes of young urban Summer high: 23°C (74°F) professionals from across Canada and throughout the low: 12°C (54°F) Hollywood North After Los Angeles, Vancouver is the second largest fi lm production center in North America. TOURISM VANCOUVER TOURISM VANCOUVER TOURISM VANCOUVER

Bottom, L to R: The arcing walls of the Vancouver Public Library; fashionable Robson Street is a shopper’s mecca; detail of a totem pole in Stanley Park.

DESTINATIONS | March 2007 21 Focus on WorldMark The Canadian TOURISM VANCOUVER False Creek and the Vancouver cityscape at sunset.

Pacifi c Rim. Not surprisingly, these urban immigrants started with views ranging from peekaboo to ooh la la. From our lit- demanding services, like restaurants and shops, schools and tle nest on the 19th fl oor, we can see a slice each of Granville community centers, theaters and playgrounds. Th e result is Island and False Creek, as well as the precise spot on English that today the city is alive with people who both live and Bay where the sun dramatically sets. work downtown, making it one of the safest, most vibrant urban living environments on the continent. A stylized whale sculpture All of which explains why I jumped at the opportunity to guards the entrance of the spend two nights with my family at WorldMark Th e Cana- Vancouver Aquarium. dian, set right in the center of the action.

Sheraton access Soaring 32 stories into the Vancouver skyline, the resort’s building is located on Hornby Street across from the mod- ern Sheraton Hotel, where owners enjoy use of the hotel’s pool and fi tness facilities (Sheraton guests have to pay to TOURISM VANCOUVER use the gym—you don’t). Th e building itself is six years old and shares the modern lines and sleek look of its neighbors. WorldMark units are located on fl oors 19-24, and all come

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Clockwise from left: WorldMark The Canadian rises above the city; WorldMark owners can work out at the adjacent Sheraton Hotel’s exercise facility, free of charge; L to R: staffers Seamoon Gable and Vicki Sordsri (front desk), and Julie Petilos (housekeeping); Lisa MacNeill takes a break on the unit’s comfy sofa; dining with a view in a one-bedroom.

One of the things I really like about the building is that after block of fashion boutiques, restaurants, coff ee bars, the remaining fl oors are occupied by people who actually and gift shops. reside downtown, so you get to vicariously live as a citizen Keep going another fi ve blocks and you’ll arrive at the Van- of the city. (And don’t worry, most of your neighbors have couver Convention and Exhibition Centre, which doubles become accustomed to providing both directions and advice as a cruise ship terminal, and with its balcony-like walkway to WorldMark owners passing through!) off ers fantastic views of Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park, and the mountains of the North Shore. Choose any direction Th e biggest problem WorldMark owners seem to face at Inside a mile Th e Canadian is deciding which way to go when heading out Just three blocks east of the convention center you’ll fi nd the door. Quite honestly, you could set out blindfolded and historic Gastown with its heritage architecture and busy not go wrong. Point yourself north and you’re just a block street life. Continue two more blocks east and you’ll stumble from renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson’s award- into the second-largest Chinatown in North America after winning Vancouver Court House with its rooftop gardens San Francisco. Th e opium dens and brothels of yesteryear are and waterfalls. It’s a great place to enjoy a hotdog from one gone now, replaced by myriad shops, and restaurants serving of the ubiquitous stalls found in the neighborhood (it’s the succulent Chinese culinary delights. smell of fried onions that always tempts me). Just a block past Despite the fact that you’ve explored so many unique these modern-day hanging gardens of Babylon is the Van- neighborhoods, you’re still less than a mile from your resort. couver Art Gallery, which is housed in Vancouver’s original You can make your way back via Yaletown, a warehouse dis- court house on Robson Street, which just happens to be one trict converted into living spaces, complete with sidewalk of Vancouver’s trendiest shopping streets, featuring block cafés where loading docks used to be. David Lam Park, which

DESTINATIONS | March 2007 23 Focus on WorldMark The Canadian TOURISM VANCOUVER

Tempting stacks of fresh produce and sprays of fragrant blooms make shopping at the Granville Island Public Market a feast for the senses.

borders Yaletown and False Creek, is a great place to watch resort to the shores of False Creek, just fi ve blocks from the the kids play and have a picnic, perhaps with victuals pur- front door. Here, in the shadow of historic Burrard Bridge, chased at nearby Urban Fare market. Because you’ve been we catch a little foot-passenger ferry to Granville Island. traveling in a kind of circle, by the time you get here you’re Once an industrial wasteland, GI (as it’s often called by just fi ve blocks from home. locals), has been utterly transformed into an urban oasis of shops, restaurants, and art galleries. It also has an art college, Stroll Stanley Park three theaters, and a hotel—the Granville Island Hotel— Conversely you could exit Th e Canadian and ramble west where you can sit on the patio and gaze out over the waters through Davie Village (two blocks)—the heart of Vancou- of False Creek. Th e centerpiece of it all is the Granville Island ver’s gay community—and proceed to the beaches of Eng- Public Market, featuring fresh produce and other foodstuff s lish Bay (one mile). Here you have a choice: You could either from around the world as well as the farming communities stroll down Denman Street with all its shops and restaurants that lie at Vancouver’s doorstep. Prepare yourself to be se- to Coal Harbour, or you could meander into Stanley Park, duced by the aromas of freshly baked bread mingling with a thousand-acre green space with forested trails, swimming fi sh and chips, as well as some of the best burgers you’ll fi nd pools, beaches, tennis courts, and a par-three golf course. in the city, all of it served up with the sea breeze. Th e truly adventurous might want to make their way to the northern perimeter of Stanley Park where they’ll fi nd Friendly locals Lion’s Gate Bridge. Yawning over the waters of the First We enjoy visiting the island for all that, of course, but also Narrows, the bridge connects the city (via Stanley Park) to because our 4-year-old already knows that it’s home to one the North Shore. Just make sure you have the stomach for of the city’s best water parks. It’s here, as we watch James heights; the bridge deck is suspended on cables 200 feet tear about in the sun, climbing up a big yellow slide, that above the water! we have a rather unusual and amusing experience with one When it comes to choosing our own direction, my wife Lisa of the locals. While pulling some change out of my pocket, and I, along with our son James, decide to go south from the I send my unit key tumbling to the ground. A lady sitting

24 DESTINATIONS | March 2007 nearby spots it. Ask the Experts “Just visiting Vancouver?” she asks cheerfully. “Uh, sort of,” I begin, but before I can explain she goes on. “Oh, you’re going to love it,” she says. “Isn’t Granville Is- land great? Have you been to the Vancouver Museum? It’s a just a few blocks from here at Kits Point, and you can get to it on foot by walking along the waterfront.” “Well I...” “It’s practically across the street from the Maritime Mu- seum. Your little boy will love that. It’s where they have the St. Roch, the fi rst ship to explore the Northwest Passage.” “I see, but….” MacNEILL IAN “And if you want to see it all at once—the city I mean—I recommend you go to Grouse Mountain on the North Shore and take the SkyRide up to the top—the view is to die for.” longtime resident of the Vancouver area, resort manager At this point, I can hardly tell her that we live in West A Steve Seatle is just the guy to corner if you’re looking for Fraserlands at the foot of Kerr Street, now can I? information on what to see and how to get there. If you don’t manage to get enough exercise exploring, he Passage to the peak says, you can always hoof it along the city’s famous Seawall I make up for my little masquerade by taking her advice, Promenade. From start to fi nish, the promenade measures and getting to Grouse Mountain turns out to be half the nearly 20 miles, starting at the convention center and running fun. Taking a bus from Granville Island, which connects to through Coal Harbour, around Stanley Park, past the beaches the mainland on its south shore by a short causeway, we go of English Bay, and around False Creek to the beaches of Kitsi- downtown to the SeaBus terminal a block from the conven- lano on the city’s West Side. It’s a lot easier to negotiate on a tion center (about a half-mile north of the resort). bike, and Steve says he can point you in the right direction for Fortunately, SeaBuses and city buses are part of the same renting one. network, so the transfers we got on Granville Island are good Not surprisingly, many owners visiting Vancouver are tying for passage on these modern foot-passenger ferries that take together itineraries that include visits to WorldMark Victoria you on a 15-minute trip across Burrard Inlet to the North and/or one of the two WorldMark resorts at Whistler—Cascade Shore. Once we get there we easily connect to another bus Lodge or Sundance. Located 90 miles north of Vancouver, Whis- going up to the parking lot at Grouse Mountain. Here we tler is an all-season resort area, with easy access to hiking, board the aerial tramway, which departs every 15 minutes, golfi ng, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and climbing, for an eight-minute ride 3,600 feet up to “the peak of Van- as well as some of the best skiing on the continent when the couver,” where we fi nd walking trails, a fi ne-dining restau- snows fl y. Steve says resort staffers are more than happy to rant, a casual pub (the veggie burgers here are a personal arrange tours, either to Whistler, Victoria, or just around town. favorite), a theater, a wildlife refuge, and, of course, the eye- popping views of the city as promised by our friend from Granville Island. Out on the town And believe it or not, while we’re enjoying this vista a man I have to admit we’re a little past boogieing the night away, standing next to us hears our exclamations of appreciation and but we do get a kick out of wandering up and down the street says—and I’m not making this up: “First trip to Vancouver?” watching the locals have at it. We enjoy a respite at the At- lantic Trap and Grill with hearty pints of Guinness and some Nestled in the sky toe-tapping, genuine Maritime music, and also discover our Dusk eventually arrives and we head home to our little new favorite restaurant, Sanafi r, which specializes in elegant 19th-fl oor nest in the sky and enjoy a glass of wine as we gaze and highly original tapas. And yes, while we are ordering the out our bank of picture windows at the sun settling into the waitress asks us if we’re from out of town. horizon behind English Bay. “Yes,” I say without any hesitation, looking up at Lisa to Smart parents that we are, we make arrangements for a see her giving me a look that says, ‘how can you?’ babysitter so we can do what most other downtowners do Th is may seem kind of odd, but by the time we check on a Saturday night: forge out into the city to enjoy a little out of the resort and drive home—a total distance of nine nightlife. Fortunately we don’t have to go far; the Granville miles—we really do feel like we’ve been out of town on a Street entertainment district is two blocks away. long holiday.

DESTINATIONS | March 2007 25 These offers are a developer benefit made available by Trendwest Resorts, Inc., TRAVEL& ADVENTURE 9805 Willows Road NE, Redmond WA 98052.

October 13–18, 2007 29,900 credits per person*

Witness blazing autumn colors on this five-night fall foliage tour of classic New England.

Package includes • Five nights’ total hotel accommodation in Boston (1), North Adams (1), Stowe (1), North Conway (1), and Kennebunkport (1) • Welcome reception, five breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners • Deluxe motor coach transportation while touring • Guided sightseeing in Boston, Stockbridge, Berkshire Mountains, Burlington, Stowe, Pinkham Notch, Kennebunkport, and Salem; gondola ride up Wildcat Mountain. • For full itinerary, go to www.worldmarktheclub.com/adventures New England’s autumn splendor is yours—call 1-800-457-0103 today

*Based on double occupancy; reservation must include two persons. Not included: $129 USD transaction fee, airfare, ground transportation, meals other than those listed, incidental expenses, gratuities. Minimum age requirements may apply. Travelers are responsible for all required travel documents, including but not limited to passports or travel visas. Some tours require walking, including walking on uneven terrain. Subject to change and availability. Arranged by Trendwest Resorts, Inc., 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. WA UBI 601190827. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.

26 DESTINATIONS | March 2007 TRAVEL& ADVENTURE For more info, visit www.worldmarktheclub.com/adventures

November 8–18, 2007 53,500 credits per person*

Footloose in Egypt. Spend six nights in exotic cities and four nights aboard a spectacular Nile cruise ship, filling your days with dazzling sightseeing tours and views of architectural wonders. Package includes • Six nights’ total hotel accommodation in Cairo (3), Luxor (2), and Aswan (1) • Four-night Nile River cruise aboard five-star vessel • Internal flights: Cairo to Luxor; Aswan to Cairo • Ten breakfasts, four lunches, and eight dinners • Services of local guide throughout tour • Sightseeing highlights: » Luxor—Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habou, Temples of Luxor and Karnak » Nile Cruise—Temples of Horus at Edfu, and Kom-Ombo » Aswan—Philae Temple of Isis, felucca boat ride across Nile, Botanical Gardens, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk » Memphis—Ramses II statue, Alabaster Sphinx » Sakkara—Step Pyramid (oldest of ancient world) » Giza—Great Pyramid (last remaining of Seven Wonders of Ancient World), the Sphinx

Call 1-800-457-0103 for this exotic adventure

*Footloose tours cater to solo travelers; however, all owners are welcome. Solo owners will be paired up for double occupancy accommodations. Not included: $129 USD transaction fee, airfare to Cairo, ground transportation, meals other than those listed, incidental expenses, gratuities. Minimum age requirements may apply. Travelers are responsible for all required travel documents, including but not limited to passports or travel visas. Some tours require walking, including walking on uneven terrain. Subject to change and availability. Arranged by Trendwest Resorts, Inc., 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. WA UBI 601190827. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.

AUGUST 35, 2007 9,800 credits per person* Indulge in a weekend of natural beauty: Take a scenic railroad journey from Vancouver, B.C. to Whistler, B.C., followed by a thrilling gondola ride to the top of Whistler Mountain. Package includes • Two nights’ accommodation at Crystal Lodge in Whistler Village, including taxes and baggage-handling fees • Whistler Mountaineer train ride with roundtrip tickets, breakfast, snack, and roundtrip transfer to hotel • Welcome reception with glass of wine and appetizers • One ticket for Peak Adventure Gondola ride • Services of WorldMark host CALL 18004570103 FOR YOUR TICKET TO SUMMER FUN IN WHISTLER

*Based on double occupancy. Footloose tours cater to solo travelers; however, all owners are welcome. Solo owners will be paired up for double occupancy accommodations. Single occupancy rooms are available for additional 4,289 credits per person. Not included: $49 USD transaction fee, transportation to Vancouver, ground transportation and meals other than those listed, incidental expenses, gratuities. Minimum age requirements may apply. Travelers are responsible for all required travel documents, including but not limited to passports or travel visas. Some tours require walking, including walking on uneven terrain. Subject to change and availability. Arranged by Trendwest Resorts, Inc., 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. . WA UBI 601190827. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.

DESTINATIONS | March 2007 27 These offers are a developer benefit made available by Trendwest Resorts, Inc., TRAVEL& ADVENTURE 9805 Willows Road NE, Redmond WA 98052.

Trendwest Travel Quarterly Special Lake Powell Houseboats Starting at 31,500 credits Delight your family with a unique vacation experience—book a houseboat on scenic Lake Powell. Located on the Utah/Arizona border in the spectacular Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Lake Powell is the perfect setting for your boating getaway. Customize your houseboat vacation to your needs: • Four-day/three-night and five-day/ four-night rental packages available. • Houseboats are available in a variety of models and amenities. • There are no date restrictions on your travel, but this special offer must be DECEMBER 16–22, 2007 booked by March 31, 2007. 22,250 credits per person* Call 1-800-953-5511 today Kick off your holiday season by touring the fairy-tale winter wonderlands of Austria and Germany. Package includes • Sightseeing and six nights’ total hotel accommodation in Munich (2), Salzburg (2), and Vienna (2) in twin-bed rooms with private bathroom • All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees, local taxes, airport transfers • Six buffet breakfasts and three 3-course dinners • For more details and full itinerary, go to www.worldmarktheclub.com/adventures Call 1-800-457-0103 for this amazing holiday experience

Additional damage deposit required at time of booking. Waiver of liability coverage, fuel, utility pass-through fees, and national *Based on double occupancy; reservation must include two persons. Not included: $129 USD transaction park entrance fees are not included. Airfare not included. Rates fee, airfare, ground transportation, meals other than those listed, incidental expenses, gratuities. Minimum age vary depending on season, houseboat model, and duration of rental. Minimum age requirements may apply. Subject to change requirements may apply. Travelers are responsible for all required travel documents, including but not limited to and availability. Arranged by Trendwest Resorts, Inc., 9805 passports or travel visas. Some tours require walking, including walking on uneven terrain. Subject to change and Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. WA UBI availability. Arranged by Trendwest Resorts, Inc., 9805 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. CSR 2067820-50. 601190827. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307. WA UBI 601190827. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.

28 DESTINATIONS | March 2007 TRAVEL& ADVENTURE For more info, visit www.worldmarktheclub.com/adventures

Carnival Sails to Lively Mexico Introducing a new five-night cruise out of San Diego

Pair up Ensenada with Cabo—or Catalina. Sail out of San Diego—or Los Angeles. Choose your own way to enjoy a Mexico holiday.

Carnival Cruise Line’s Elation sails roundtrip Carnival Seven-night Cruises to for five nights from San Diego for a full day in Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, and two fun- Mexico and the Caribbean filled days at sea. NOVEMBER 26–DECEMBER 1, 2007 Ah, Mexico! Where the mysteries of the past and the pleasures of the present come together Inside cabin: 7,750 credits per person* in one amazing vacation destination. Whether it’s deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, or shopping Outside cabin: 8,750 credits per person* for silver jewelry—it’s all waiting for you. Carnival Cruise Line’s Paradise sails Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Pride sails roundtrip for seven nights from Los Angeles for roundtrip for four nights from Los Angeles for Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Ensenada and Catalina, with a full, glorious November 11–18, 2007 day at sea. Inside cabin: 13,750 credits per person* NOVEMBER 12–16, 2007 Outside cabin: 17,250 credits per person* Inside cabin: 6,750 credits per person* Balcony cabin: 19,250 credits per person* Outside cabin: 8,000 credits per person*

Enjoy sailing on one of Carnival’s largest and most magnificent floating resorts as you make Call 1-800-457-0103 to reserve your way to four of the Western Caribbean’s most exciting and exotic ports of call. your cabin today Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Valor sails roundtrip for seven nights from Miami for George Town, Grand Cayman; Isla Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico. October 28– November 4, 2007 Inside cabin: 12,250 credits per person* Outside cabin: 14,750 credits per person* *All rates based on double occupancy, and include Balcony cabin: 17,750 credits per person* port charges and government fees. Not included: $129 USD transaction fee, airfare, gratuities, excursion activities, incidental expenses, and beverages not part of the regular menu. All regular shipboard meals and Call 1-800-457-0103 to reserve your cabin today entertainment are included. Passengers are responsible for all required travel documents, including but not limited to passports or travel visas. Minimum *All rates based on double occupancy, and include port charges and government fees. Not included: : $129 USD transaction fee age requirements may apply to purchase. Cruises airfare, gratuities, excursion activities, incidental expenses, and beverages not part of the regular menu. All regular shipboard meals arranged by Trendwest Resorts, Inc., 9805 Willows and entertainment are included. Passengers are responsible for all required travel documents, including but not limited to passports Rd., Redmond, WA 98052. Carnival Cruise Line or travel visas. Minimum age requirements may apply to purchase. Cruises arranged by Trendwest Resorts, Inc., 9805 Willows Rd., ships’ registry: Panama and The Bahamas. Subject to Redmond, WA 98052. Carnival Cruise Line ships’ registry: Panama and The Bahamas. Subject to change and availability. WA change and availability. WA UBI 601190827. CSR UBI 601190827. CSR 2067820-50. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307. 2067820-50. Nevada Seller of Travel 2003-0307.

DESTINATIONS | March 2007 29 Lasting impression

Friends First Referral = Janell’s First Trip Overseas

hen WorldMark owner W Janell Davis-Flick let her friends know she had submitted their names for referral in the 2005 Friends First® Celtic Highlights Sweepstakes, she always add- ed, “And I’m going to win!” Still, when contacted at her Bakersfield, Calif., home with news that she had won the trip for two to Scotland, Ireland, and England, she responded with total skepticism. “At first, I didn’t believe the lady on the phone was truly from Trendwest calling to inform us that we had won the trip to the United Kingdom. I never have won anything like this before.” Although college geography courses had instilled the desire for travel in Janell, this would be her first trip “By the end of our trip, I had taken approximately 450 pictures,” says Janell. “And Cindy took about 280 herself!” abroad—and one lucky friend would go with her. “My husband does not like to fly, so I put all my girlfriends’ names in a hat and had a drawing around Christ- mastime.” Friend Cindy Hodgson was the winner, and in May 2006 the two women embarked on their guided 12-day tour. “We got to see so many interesting things you always hear about,” says Janell, “but never dream that you’ll get to see them in true life.”

Clockwise, from top left: Cindy and Janell on the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland; Trinity College in Glasgow, Scotland; looking down from atop Blarney Stone Castle in Ireland; a Japanese garden graces a park in England; the Ring of Kerry is one of the loveliest coastal drives in Ireland; a typical stone cottage with thatched roof in rural Scotland; the Loch Ness Museum in Scotland houses exhibits on the fabled monster; a young Scottish bagpiper plays in front of Loch Lomond.

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Transaction must be initiated through Trendwest’s Real Estate Referral Office to qualify. Owner must have purchased a WorldMark membership on or before November 5, 2006, or if purchased after that date, owner must be a TravelShare member in good standing. Vacation credits will be available only to WorldMark owners who register first with Trendwest® and have been referred to the participating local broker by the Trendwest Real Estate Referral Program SM. Owners going directly to the individual real estate brokers without referral will not be eligible to partake in this offer. Credits cannot be awarded for previous transactions currently under contract. Trendwest Resorts is a licensed real estate broker in the State of California, license #01104046. A certain minimum value per transaction is required. Some transactions may not be eligible. Program may not be available in all states. To see if your transaction meets minimum requirements and the program is available in your state, call 1-877-869-9672. Participating brokers are subject to change.

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