Interval International, a prominent global vacation services provider, has announced the addition to its portfolio of eight upscale Welk Resorts in a number of highly sought-after vacation destinations, including California, Colorado, Missouri, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Over 39,000 Welk owners have joined Interval International, giving them access to various exciting travel and leisure benefits, including the ability to swap vacation points for stays at resorts in Interval’s worldwide network of over 3,200 connected locations.
“We are delighted with the opportunity to welcome Welk Owners and offer them even more ways to vacation,” said Jeanette Marbert, president of Interval International. “As we continue to grow the Interval network with world-class resorts, there’s no doubt that these high-calibre properties, with their exceptional services and amenities, will have strong appeal for our members.”
Owners of Welk Resorts will be enrolled as Interval Gold® members, giving them access to a variety of flexible exchange options as well as enhanced perks and services. For example, interval Options® offers the ability to use points toward a hotel stay, cruise, or experiential travel; ShortStay Exchange® offers savings on Getaway vacation rentals; Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® membership offers online hotel discounts; and VIP ConciergeSM offers personal assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“The Welk Resorts portfolio with its impressive villas and innovative, family-focused amenities is a shining example of the high-quality choices given to Interval’s members,” said Stephanie Sobeck Butera, SVP and chief operating officer Hyatt Vacation Ownership. “I am confident members’ expectations while visiting any Welk Resorts property will be exceeded, and I am thrilled to introduce Welk Owners to expanded travel options through Interval International.
Two 18-hole golf courses, splash pads and water slides, tennis and pickleball courts, a 6,000 square foot indoor/outdoor fitness centre with a rock-climbing wall, and five entertainment facilities, each with a pool, are among the on-site amenities available to owners. Visitors can enjoy live Broadway-style shows at a 300-seat theatre, which pays homage to Welk’s entertainment legacy.
The Ranahan, the newest resort in the Welk portfolio, is located on six acres along the Blue River in Breckenridge, Colorado, and offers stylish and spacious 1-bedroom apartments and 2-bedroom villas for couples and families. Native stone and timber architecture, a fully equipped kitchen, a private balcony or patio, and a fireplace characterise ranch-style lodgings.
The resort’s outstanding features are:
- A magnificent indoor/outdoor pool.
- Hot tubs.
- Indoor water slides.
- A play area with a splash pad for kids.
Northstar Lodge is located in Truckee, California, near North Lake Tahoe, at the base of the world-famous Northstar California ski slope. The ski-in/ski-out resort is excellent for those wanting a boutique luxury ski experience, with its pulse-driven gondola. While the villas include high-end features, including designer stainless steel appliances and ranch-style decor. There is a private owners’ lounge, a media theatre, and a ski and boot valet during the winter season.
The Lodges at Timber Ridge in Branson, Missouri, is located in the gorgeous countryside of Branson, often known as the “World Capital of Live Music Shows.” The cabins are rough-hewn wood furnished in an Ozark Mountain motif. The “Splash-a-Torium” recreation centre features an indoor/outdoor pool, indoor waterslide, and play area, as well as an on-site entertainment complex with retail stores, a 2,300-seat live performance theatre, and a restaurant.
Sirena del Mar is located on a picturesque bluff on the tip of the Baja California peninsula in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Each unit has either a garden or panoramic view of the Sea of Cortez. Two pools, a swim-up bar, cascading terraces with wall water elements, a fitness centre, Estrella restaurant, and access to a semi-private beach cove are among the on-site attractions.
Desert Oasis, located in Cathedral City, California, near Palm Springs, offers elegant, well-appointed one-bedroom villas with garden or poolside views. The hotel offers a variety of high-end amenities, including a lap pool and fitness centre and access to the championship Cathedral Canyon Golf and Tennis Club.
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Source: PR Newswire
Image: Poolside at Sirena del Mar in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.