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Around the Industry NEWS videos, request more information, or obtain a promotional code that they can use on RCI.com to enter a competition to win a free vacation. Interval International’s Affiliations Geovillage Sport and Wellness Resort Interval International has affiliated the Geovillage Sport and Wellness Resort into its network. Designed around the principles of sport and wellness, the resort includes the Malo Clinic Spa and Fitness Centre and counts champion tennis stars and top soccer teams from across Europe among its guests. Geovillage, set on 14 hectares (35 acres) of lush Mediterranean gardens, is located near Olbia on the northeast coast of Sardinia, Italy, with the luxurious Costa Smeralda nearby. The resort includes timeshare units within the existing hotel that are spacious, filled with natural light, and designed in a modern style. Amenities include an outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool and two indoor pools, four synthetic and six clay tennis courts, wet and piano bars, and a restaurant—plus a worldclass spa and fitness center. It is only a few kilometers from the beach of Pittulongu. Rand Lodges Mount Hood Affiliates Fractional Ski-In, Ski-Out Resort Interval International has added Grand Lodges to its vacation exchange network. Tucked into Oregon’s majestic Cascade Mountain Range a few miles from Mt. Hood, this new fractional resort offers four seasons of recreation, including year-round downhill and cross-country skiing. Owners of 1/16 shares at Grand Lodges can catch the Porch-to-Powder shuttle to Mt. Hood Skibowl, Timberline Lodge, and Collins Lake Resort and ski back from Timberline via the glade trail within steps of their front doors. A proposed aerial tramway connecting the three ski areas promises to further expand ski-in options. With panoramic views of Multorpor Mountain, Mt. Hood Skibowl, and Collins Lake, 16 open-plan units are designed for a cosmopolitan market coming from the Pacific Northwest’s large metropolitan hubs (Portland International Airport is 53 miles away). Three floor plans ranging from 1,800 to 2,300 square feet offer owners and guests three bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and a private balcony off the living room and master bedroom. In most units, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and Cascadian stone fireplaces lend to an ambiance of rustic elegance. Dubai’s Royal Club at Bonnington Tower Interval International has affiliated the Royal Club at Bonnington Tower in Dubai. The 40-story, five-star Bonnington Tower is located in the heart of Jumeirah Lakes Towers, one of Dubai’s most prestigious residential and commercial communities. Royal Club at Bonnington consists of 30 spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments furnished to the highest standards, boasting large balconies overlooking the stunning “New Dubai” skyline and the Jumeirah Lakes. Owners and guests also can enjoy a wide range of onsite amenities, including six restaurants and bars, a Leisure Deck, state-of-the-art gym, hairdressing salons, and 24-hour concierge service. The unique double-height Leisure Deck on the 11th floor has an infinity pool open to the elements on three sides. Questions About ADA? (Americans with Disabilities Act) Farrow Commercial specializes in ADA Analysis, Consultation, Design, Permitting & Construction to bring your property up to date and into compliance. www.farrowcommercial.com 707-591-0225 v Fax 707-591-0230 416 Aviation Blvd. Suite B v Santa Rosa, CA 95403 New RCI Affiliations Solluna Resort, Uttarakhand, India RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), announced an affiliation with The Solluna Resort, situated in India’s largest wildlife sanctuary, Jim Corbett National Park, in Uttarakhand. This Developments • February 2010

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