VACATIONmode Spring 2015 Issue

SPRING 2015 ISSUE

AN EXPLORIA RESORTS™ OWNER PUBLICATION | www.exploriaresorts.com

INTRODUCING: EXPLORIA EXTRAS

Owner Rewards & Referral Program Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, Georgia

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LETTER FROM PRESIDENT/CEO

stayCONNECTED MEMBER SERVICES & MEMBER RESERVATIONS Toll Free: 800.654.6102 For questions and assistance, email: memberservices@exploriaresorts.com www.exploriaresorts.com

CROWN CLUB MEMBER RESERVATIONS Toll Free: 866.686.4727

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 6:00pm, EST Saturday: 9:00am – 5:30pm EST *Closed on all major holidays

HAPPY SPRING! This month we welcome spring throughout all our eight Exploria Resorts managed locations. In Florida, families are escaping the remaining cold temperatures up north and out west and enjoying much needed warmth and relaxation from a bitter winter with vacation getaways to Summer Bay Orlando, Grand Seas, Daytona Beach, and New Smyrna Waves, New Smyrna Beach. In Tennessee, much anticipated springtime flowers are popping up and dotting the landscape with colorful patches of red tulips, yellow and white daffodils, and purple crocuses. And further west in Missouri, temperatures are beginning to rise and golf courses are being groomed for the return of a spring golf season.

Where will you be vacationing this spring? And have you begun to think ahead to your summer vacation? It’s hard to believe but summer will be upon us in a few short months.

Since the introduction of VACATIONmode in early 2014, our Exploria Resorts family of owners has grown to well over 65,000. This is due in large part to the owners welcomed from New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, and our newest Club Exploria Members. One of the many benefits of ownership with Exploria Resorts is the new Exploria Extras Owner Rewards & Referral program which offers all owners exciting and simple ways to share the Exploria Resorts experience with family and friends.

By doing so, Owners can earn rewards, - Extras - for their referrals. We are proud to introduce this new program and I invite you to learn more about it on the pages that follow. I encourage you to share your experience with your contacts – the rewards are many – for you and for them.

As our Exploria Resorts developers Joe and Loretta Scott shared with us years ago as they embarked on the Summer Bay Resort development project in Orlando, Florida, the flagship of the Exploria Resorts brand, “putting families on vacation – it just doesn’t get any better than that!”

Wishing you and your family an exceptional spring –

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OWNER REWARDS & REFERRAL PROGRAM Toll Free: 800.362.1788 Outside of USA & Canada: 321-203-5206

MAINTENANCE FEES & TAXES Toll Free: 800.371.6863

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CLUB EXPLORIA MEMBERS

(Reservations, Common Assessment Fees & Club Dues)

USA & Canada (Toll-Free): 844-CLUBEXPLORIA (844.258.2397) Outside of USA & Canada: 321.203.5203 memberservices@exploriaresorts.com Owner Dashboard: www.clubexploria.com Contact the Communications Team with your feedback: vacationmode@exploriaresorts.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT Where in the world will you vacation next? Take a look at two resorts featured in our growing destination portfolio: New Orleans, Louisiana and Pine Mountain, Georgia. Club Exploria Members: enjoy 50% off EXPOs for these two featured destinations!

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Just introduced in March, the Exploria Extras Owner Rewards & Referral Program provides owners a new opportunity to earn even more rewards by referring family and friends! Learn more about the new program.

RESORT PORTFOLIO

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The Club Exploria Resort Portfolio continues to grow! Discover which new locations have been added and start planning your next vacation getaway!

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DID YOU KNOW? Restaurant.com a Monthly Club Exploria Membership Benefit

RESORT UPDATES

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A lot has been happening at our Resorts as we await your arrival. Learn more about new developments, renovations and refurbishments.

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VACATION DESTINATIONS All of our Resort destinations are located in areas that offer so much for you to enjoy while vacationing. Learn the top reasons to visit four of our resorts!

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INTRODUCING EXPLORIA EXTRAS

INTRODUCING EXPLORIA EXTRAS OWNER REFERRAL & REWARDS PROGRAM www.exploriaextras.com

How many times have you shared your vacation ownership experience with family and friends? Did you know that as an Exploria Resorts owner, you can earn rewards for your referrals? It’s true! And now the program is better than ever before!

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As an Exploria Resorts owner, you now have the opportunity to share exceptional vacation experiences with your family and friends at our most popular vacation resort destinations. By sharing the Exploria Resorts way to vacation, you’ll earn extraordinary vacation and travel discounts all over the world to experience for yourself!

Participating in the Exploria Extras Owner Rewards & Referral program is fun and it’s simple. Here’s an overview of all the tools you need to get started.

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EARN MORE WITH EXPLORIA EXTRAS Here’s how it works!

YOU SHARE...

Refer your family and friends...

The Exploria Extras program lets you share the incredible experiences that vacation ownership brings to life. Your family and friends who would benefit from vacationing in spacious and luxurious condos all over the world deserve to know about your better way to vacation. And you deserve the rewards for referring them. Provide the names of family members, friends and acquaintances who might enjoy the luxury and benefits of vacation ownership with a discounted vacation.

THEY PLAY...

They get an exclusive vacation...

When you refer your family and friends to us, we invite them to experience the Exploria Resorts approach to vacationing. During their stay, they will join us for a Discovery Tour.

We’ll treat them to a showcase presentation of our resort destinations, our flexibility and our value. Then, it’s up to them to decide to become an Exploria Resorts owner.

YOU EARN EXTRAS

Be practical or extravagant! The choice is yours...

When one of your qualified referrals tours and also anytime one of your referrals purchases with Exploria Resorts, you receive Exploria Extras! Each reward credit or Extra you accrue is equivalent to one (1) US dollar in cash or credit. It’s that simple!

The more your refer, the more you earn!

Membership

Reward Extras

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Club Exploria Silver

Club Exploria Gold

Club Exploria Platinum

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*Reward Extras equals US $1.00. Example: 100 Reward Extras = US $100.00

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USE EXPLORIA EXTRAS TO: Make a mortgage payment or maintenance fee payment

Receive a check for cash to spend any way you want

Upgrade or make a new vacation ownership purchase

Shop within the Marketplace for:

Accommodations

Car Rentals

Cruises

Activities & Excursions

Golfing

Shopping

Dining

Recreation & More!

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EARNING EXTRAS IS EASY! STEP 1:

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Make a list of your family and friends with whom you plan to share the Exploria Resorts way to vacation.

Go to www.exploriaextras.com and visit the Owner Log-In. Enter your Owner Number and password.*

Once logged in, navigate to Owner Resources, Owner Referral Program on the left side of the page.

INSIDE YOUR OWNER DASHBOARD

Visit the Exploria Extras Owner Rewards & Referral Program detailed on www.exploriaextras.com.

• Begin referring family and friends

• Manage your communications to family and friends

• View your earned Exploria Extras

If you would like assistance in using the Exploria Extras program, a program representative is a phone call away. Call 800.362.1788 or 321.203.5206.

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Summer Bay Orlando

Robert and Deborah Hill, Exploria Resorts Owners since 2001

“ We think of Summer Bay Orlando as our home away from home …

We’ve been vacationing here for more than 15 years and we share our ownership experience with everyone we can because we love vacationing here so much and really see the value in ownership. No matter where we are, sitting in the Jacuzzi, poolside at the Clubhouse, or bar side at Big Kahuna’s, we gladly share our experience with others.

When we can get rewarded for bringing new owners into the Exploria Resorts family, that’s a Bonus! We look forward to the rewards that we will undoubtedly enjoy through the new Exploria Extras program.”

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DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT

Club Exploria Resort Destination Spotlight Membership in Club Exploria brings direct access to a growing portfolio of resort destinations. Today, there are more than 40 resorts with more on the way.

Where in the world will you explore?

Take the time and explore the expanding portfolio of resort destinations including this issue’s spotlight on the historic charm of New Orleans, Louisiana and the outdoor experiences of Pine Mountain, Georgia, two Club Exploria affiliated resort destinations.

50%

Club Exploria Members: enjoy off EXPOs for these two featured destinations!

Must reserve prior to April 30, 2015 for any scheduled arrival date prior to December 31, 2015. Discount based on availability.

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DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT

New Orleans, Louisiana Taste the many flavors of the New Orleans Garden District.

Historic Louisiana charm mingles with fresh modern style at the historic Maison St. Charles. Conveniently located in the lower Garden District on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, a wonderful way to see the sights of the French Quarter, guests here enjoy easy access to the nearby French Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in the city, and other area attractions. Glimpse back in time, enjoy the sounds of soulful blues and the smells of authentic Cajun cuisine, while surrounded by the historically important antebellum homes that make up the hotel property.

Begin each morning with a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, best enjoyed outside on one of three scenic patios. On-site parking adds to the convenience of this comfortable lower Garden District location.

Club Exploria Members: Ready to reserve your vacation getaway to New Orleans, Louisiana?

Call Member Services now toll free at 844.CLUBEXPLORIA

ACCOMMODATIONS: •

Air Conditioning

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Alarm Clock/ Clock Radio

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Coffee Maker

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Elevator

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Hair Dryer

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Iron & Ironing Board

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Microwave

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Satellite/Cable TV

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Wi-Fi in Room

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RESORT AMENITIES: •

Exercise Equipment*

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Golf*

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Hot Tub

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Laundry Facilities

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Live Entertainment*

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Miniature Golf*

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Restaurant*

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Shopping*

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Spa*

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Swimming Pool

*Located off-site

AREA EXPERIENCES INCLUDE: •

Bourbon Street and French Quarter

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Preservation Hall

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National WWII Museum

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Garden District

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Casino

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Audubon 200

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DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT

Pine Mountain, Georgia Endless opportunities for fun while reconnecting with nature.

Situated in beautiful Pine Mountain, Callaway Gardens is situated in a rural location providing serenity and relaxation. Only about an hour south of Atlanta, area attractions include the 2,500 acre Callaway Gardens, Butts Mill Farm, Pine Mountain Wild Animal Park and Wild Animal Safari.

A stay at Callaway Gardens includes relaxing in the three outdoor swimming pools, a challenging round of golf on the 18-hole course, three on-site restaurants and a bar & lounge. And as the seasons change, so do the gardens and surrounding Appalachian Mountains where flora displays change with the seasons, providing new sights and experiences year after year.

Club Exploria Members: Ready to reserve your vacation getaway to Pine Mountain, Georgia?

Call Member Services now toll free at 844.CLUBEXPLORIA

ACCOMMODATIONS: •

Air Conditioning

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Alarm Clock/ Clock Radio

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Balcony/Terrace

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Coffee Maker

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Cooking Facilities

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Fireplace

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Hair Dryer

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Iron & Ironing Board

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Microwave

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Satellite/Cable TV

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Full Kitchen

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RESORT AMENITIES: •

Beach

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Boating

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Exercise Equipment

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Fishing

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Golf

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Hiking

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Lake

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Miniature Golf

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Playground

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Restaurant

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Shopping

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Swimming Pool

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Tennis

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Water-Skiing

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CLUB EXPLORIA RESORT PORTFOLIO

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CLUB EXPLORIA PORTFOLIO Continues to grow!

It’s a proven fact: taking regular vacations with family and friends enhances the quality of one’s life! And enhancing members’ quality of life by bringing the world closer for families to discover together and create memorable vacation experiences is what Club Exploria is all about!

Where do you dream of vacationing next? Your exciting journey with family and friends can be closer than you think. The world is a big place to explore and membership with Club Exploria provides the compass to discover it, continent by continent.

To date, more than 2,000 owners have been welcomed into Club Exploria membership. These Exploria Resorts owners now have the opportunity to embrace a whole new vacation world – a world where new destinations are discovered and exceptional vacation memories are created which will provide the foundation for the stories member families will share for years to come.

Club Exploria is a community of owners who share a desire for a flexible and individualized manner of vacationing. Within the Club Exploria resort portfolio, members discover a wide collection of travel destinations and other vacation benefits, each designed to meet the changing needs and desires of the Club’s members.

The world awaits. Where will you choose to explore?

A membership in Club Exploria provides direct access to a growing portfolio of resort destinations with desirable vacation locations from coast to coast across the US, including Hawaii! Outside the US, Club Exploria membership brings vacations to Europe and the Caribbean one step closer. And the portfolio continues to expand as we search the globe to bring Club Exploria members additional travel opportunities.

The world is yours to discover with Club Exploria!

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CLUB EXPLORIA RESORT PORTFOLIO

Winter Park, CO

Aruba

Domincan Republic

Destinations just added include: Costa Rica

Mexico

Branson, MO

New Orleans, LA

Hollywood Beach, FL

Club Exploria Members: your Member Guide has been updated with the above resort destinations. Remember, to view the most current version of the Club Exploria Member Guide, visit www.clubexploria.com and login to view the electronic version found in the Member Resources section. Not a Club Exploria member? Visit www.clubexploria.com or Contact Owner Support at 844.CLUBEXPLORIA (844.258.2397) to learn more.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Club Exploria Members

Did You Know?

Restaurant.com Monthly Club Exploria Membership Benefit

Access your $50 Restaurant.com gift certificate now!

As a benefit of your Club Exploria membership, enjoy a $50 Restaurant.com gift certificate accessible through your Club Exploria Marketplace Membership on the first day of every month.

To download your certificate:

• Log into www.clubexploria.com • Navigate to Exploria Marketplace on the member dashboard (Plan your Vacation >> Exploria Marketplace) • Log into Exploria Marketplace • Navigate to and hover over “Products” • Click “Resaturant.com Codes” • Click “Claim Your $50 Code Now”

It’s that simple! And it’s a monthly benefit of your Club Exploria membership. For full gift certificate details, visit the Exploria Marketplace.

If you need assistance in claiming your $50 gift certificate, please contact Member Services at 844.CLUBEXPLORIA (844.258.2397) USA & Canada, toll-free Outside of USA & Canada: 321.203.5203 Exploria Resorts Owners: Have you liked us on Facebook yet?

It’s a great spot for you to share your photos, ask questions, and offer vacation experiences and insights. Share your vacation memories with us by emailing your favorite photos to getsocial@exploriaresorts.com or using #ExploriaResorts when sharing on social media.

Every week a Facebook Fan of the Week is selected. Like us today and you could be our next Fan of the Week!

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Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.

- Dalai Lama

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RESORT UPDATES

Resort Updates Spring is in full bloom and summer is quickly approaching. As you plan for your upcoming vacations, we want to keep you informed on what’s going on at your Exploria Resorts home locations.

Grand Seas Daytona Beach, FL

Here’s a look at what’s happening:

Building Refurbishments

Amenities

Landscaping

Buildings at the front of the property have been painted and the halls of the main building are next on the schedule. Most of the 5th floor and all of the 6th have been completed.

Restaurant and Tiki Bar are under complete remodel. These two amenities are currently closed for renovation.

Mulch and flowers have been refreshed.

Preparing for the replacement of the north elevator to occur. The other two elevators will follow thereafter.

Roofs of the common area buildings are currently under renovation.

Mini golf course is being prepared for a total refurbishment over the next month.

Safety Security cameras and lighting for all parking lots have been updated All fire extinguishers have been updated

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All palm trees have been trimmed and regular landscape maintenance continues.

Landscaping will be further addressed after the painting and other capital improvements are completed.

Gatlinburg Town Square Gatlinburg, TN

Summer Bay Orlando Orlando, FL

RESORT UPDATES

Introduction of Pool Towels Cabana

Buccaneer Bay Adventure Park

Shipwreck Café

Now available at Big Kahuna’s and the Club House Pool. Visit the attendant to check out new and larger pool towels to enjoy for the day.

Now fully operational! Be sure to include the complimentary Wednesday Pirate Palooza Party in your vacation plans!

Located in Buccaneer Bay Adventure Park and now serving tasty treats from land and sea!

Door Key Lock Replacement

Activities Center Construction

Renovations Continue

An upgrade of all resort door key locks has been completed, providing enhanced security and technology.

On schedule to open to resort guests by year’s end.

Building by building, refurbishments continue.

GTS Phase 1

GTS Phase 2

Completed installation of: • New dining room tables and chair sets – all units • New carpet (Master and Guest Bedrooms) – half of the units • Luxury Vinyl Tile in the living and Dining Rooms – half of the units

Completed installation of: • New patio furniture table and chairs all units

The other half of the units will be completed in the 1st quarter of 2016 Completed the Master and Guest bathroom remodel in unit 201 and 604

GTS Master (Common Areas) The two elevators in the Tower will have equipment modernized and the interiors of the elevator cabs will also be refurbished.

In process of installing: • New carpet (Master and Guest Bedrooms) – ½ of the units • New Luxury Vinyl Tile in the living and Dining Rooms – ½ of the units These units will be completed by the end of April. The other half of the units will be completed in the 1st quarter of 2016 In process of: • Installing new window treatments in all of the units, will be complete in May • Texturing and painting the Master and Guest bathrooms in the creek side units.

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VACATION DESTINATIONS

Vacation Destinations

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TOP REASONS

to visit these top four Exploria Resorts destinations this spring: ORLANDO, FL

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL

Source: www.visitorlando.com

Source: www.nsbfla.com

THEME PARKS

WATER WHIMSY

• Universal Studios Orlando • Walt Disney World® Resort • SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

WATER WHIMSY

• LEGOLAND® Florida Resort • Orlando Watersports Complex

ACTION & ADVENTURE

• Wild Florida • Kennedy Space Center

NATURE LOVERS

• Wekiva Springs State Park • Blue Springs State Park

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• Canaveral National Seashore • 13 miles of white sandy beaches • Named to National Geographic’s list of the World’s 20 Best Surf Towns

HISTORY

• New Smyrna Beach Sugar Mill Ruins • Old Fort & Old Fort Park

ARTS & CULTURE

• Atlantic Center for the Arts • Thriving art community

FESTIVALS

• Image: A Festival of the Arts • Jazz Festivals

VACATION DESTINATIONS

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New Smyrna Waves New Smyrna Beach, FL

Grand Seas Daytona Beach, FL

Gatlinburg Town Square Gatlinburg, TN

Want to try a destination beyond your home resort?

• Fixed/Float/Flex Owners: contact Member Services to reserve the timeshare you own: 800.654.6102 • Crown Club Access members: contact RCI to make reservations: 866.686.4727 • Owner rentals: contact Member Services to save 20% on a rental outside of the timeshare you own: 800.654.6102

DAYTONA BEACH, FL

GATLINBURG, TN

Source: www.daytonabeach.com

Source: www.gatlinburg.com

WATER WHIMSY

FESTIVALS

• Daytona Beach Boardwalk & Pier • “World’s Most Famous Beach” • Ponce Inlet

ACTION & ADVENTURE

• Daytona International Speedway • ZoomAir Adventure Park

FESTIVALS

• Daytona Blues Festival • Daytona Beach Film Festival • Halifax Art Festival • Bike Week • Spring/ Summer Concert Series

SCENIC VIEWS

• Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show • Wine, Dine and Art Crawl • Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest • Earth Day Festival • Gatlinburg Beans & Cornbread Festival

ACTION & ADVENTURE

• Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament • Mountain Man Memorial March • Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

NATURE LOVERS

• Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring • Easter Sunrise at Ober • Earth Week

• Ormond Scenic Loop • Home to two, four-star golf courses rated by Golf Digest

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