Press Release: The World's Finest Resorts
April 5, 2002
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- The World's Finest Resorts - a collection of distinctive resorts, hotels, services and benefits,
designed by and for owners of fractional, timeshare and wholly-owned condominiums, villas and homes throughout
the world now invites new members on a highly selective basis to enjoy its distinctive range of services and benefits.
The Company will announce its international program at ARDA on April 14, 2002.
The WORLD'S FINEST RESORTS-COLLECTION includes a limited selection of some of the most luxurious resorts in
the world's most desirable destinations. The Collection provides World's Finest members with an exclusive array
of services and benefits appropriate for a guest at a private members' club.
Through membership in The WORLD'S FINEST RESORTS, owners and developers of luxury fractional projects, wholly owned
condominium/villas and exclusive timeshares; are able to add the value of a private members' club, which among
other benefits, provides access to similar luxury accommodations, amenities and services throughout the world.
Owners at Member Resorts will enjoy luxury travel services from the best-known and most reputable companies in
the United States and Europe. Owners have 24 Hour/ 7 Day access to a priority concierge level travel service with
a personalized and dedicated service. Ticketing, car/limousine hire, yacht charter, hotel reservations, alternative
resort accommodations, once in-a-lifetime vacation experiences and much more are all available through World's
Finest Resorts.
World's Finest Resorts is designed for the elegant, exclusive and independent Resort, where status and sophistication
are important to Owners -
The World's Finest Resorts was created by:
"Twenty nine (29) resort properties have been accepted for membership," said Berry.
The WORLD'S FINEST RESORTS - COLLECTION arranges for owners to select desired travel programs and properties on
line or through its reservations centers located in London and Phoenix AZ. Owners are able to:
The WORLD'S FINEST RESORTS expands its members' horizons by adding Experiential Vacations. Club members get an unprecedented array of vacation options including once-in-a-lifetime experiences using the best known quality, specialty travel companies
The independent luxury resort, catering to second home owners, has never had a worldwide marketing network to
provide owners with the added value that reflects its luxury positioning. The World's Finest Resorts-Collection
enables these exceptional resorts to offer their owners a private members club package of travel and vacation opportunities
-- in essence, to travel and vacation in style at the most sophisticated resorts in the world, with full assurance
that their experience will be on a par with, or exceed the quality of their own resort ownership interest.
"Resorts may join The World's Finest Resorts by invitation only, after meeting stringent member criteria,"
according to Berry. These include an independent review of the property and evaluation of its location, accommodations,
facilities and service standards. Among the top priorities are a high demand location in one of the world's most
appealing destinations, a superior level of guest satisfaction and compliance with the code of ethics of ARDA (in
the United States) or OTE (in Europe).
Who is Involved?
The following resorts have joined (Shown by **) or are now in the process of joining (Shown by *) the WORLD'S FINEST
RESORTS 'Collection':
Caribbean
Barbados: The Crane Beach *
Dutch Antilles: Tradewinds Cruise Club **
Europe
Italy: Tuscany - Borgo di Vagli - a converted 14th century village**
Spain: Marbella - Costa del Sol - Four Seasons Marbella **
United Kingdom
England: Lake District - Langdale & Elterwater Hall**
England: Lake District - Underscar**
England: London - Odessa Wharf *
England: Scilly Isles, Cornwall - Tresco **
Mediterranean
Cyprus: Aphrodite Hills** - Fall 2002
Mexico
Cabo San Lucas: Beverly 'Hills' Bungalows de Los Cabos*- Fall 2002
Puerto Vallarta: Villa Encantada** - Spring 2003
USA
Arizona: Scottsdale - Copper Wynd Residence Club**
Arizona: Scottsdale - Troon North Club ** - Spring 2003
California: San Diego - Villas & Condominiums**
California: Lake Tahoe - NorthStar Club, NorthStar-at-Tahoe**
California: San Francisco - Condominiums**
Colorado: Vail - Luxury Homes and Villas**
Florida: Destin - Condominiums on the Gulf Coast**
Florida: Sanibel & Captiva Islands - Villas & Condominiums**
Hawaii: Maui - The Whaler**
Idaho: Sun Valley - Deluxe Private Homes**
Nevada/California Lake Tahoe - Waterfront Homes**
North Carolina: Duck - Cottages on the Ocean**
North Carolina: Pinehurst - National Golf Private Residence Club** - Spring 2003
South Carolina: N. Myrtle Beach - Barefoot Resort & Golf**
Utah: Deer Valley - The Lodges at Deer Valley**
Utah: Deer Valley - The Chateaux at Silver Lake**
Utah: Deer Valley - Stag Lodge**
Washington: San Juan Islands - The Glory**
For further information on The World's Finest Resorts, Carl Berry, 415.388.4588
E-mail: berry@theworldsfinestresorts.com
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Contact: Carl Berry World's Finest Resorts 415.388.4588 berry@theworldsfinestresorts.com