| Orlando, Fla. (August 28, 2008) - Wyndham Vacation Ownership has
commenced construction on the company's fifth Colorado resort, WorldMark
Grand Elk. The resort, scheduled to operate within the company's
WorldMark by Wyndham resort portfolio, is located at the beautiful Grand
Elk Ranch and Club community in Granby, Colo. just north of the popular
ski destination of Winter Park. The 44-unit property will feature a mix
of studio, one- and two-bedroom condominium-style units and is
anticipated to welcome guests in summer 2009.
"In a study of our WorldMark owners, nearly 60 percent expressed a
desire to visit mountain destinations while 50 percent wanted a lake
vacation destination. With WorldMark Grand Elk, our owners can have both
at the same location," said Rob Hale, senior vice president, Product
Development, Wyndham Vacation Ownership. "WorldMark Grand Elk reflects
our company's commitment to providing more resorts in compelling
destinations to meet our WorldMark owner families' diverse vacation
preferences."
With the resort's Rocky Mountain location and close proximity to multiple lakes including Lake Granby, owners and their guests can thoroughly enjoy the outdoors through activities such as golf, skiing,
fly fishing, hiking and whitewater rafting.
After hitting the slopes in nearby Winter Park or enjoying a round of
golf at the neighboring Grand Elk Golf Course, part of the 440-acre
Grand Elk Ranch and Club master-planned community, visitors can take in
the scenic views and natural wildlife of the region's many national
wilderness areas and parks as well as the Continental Divide.
The 44-unit WorldMark Grand Elk will feature a number of studio, one-
and two-bedroom condominium-style units. Each unit provides owners with
a full kitchen; living room; dining room; flat-panel televisions in the
living room and master bedroom; entertainment systems, including a
stereo and DVD/VCR; and a barbecue grill on the deck. Additionally, the
resort's beautifully decorated, upscale three-bedroom Presidential units
will include stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite countertops,
whirlpool tubs, upgraded fixtures, fireplaces and hardwood flooring in
the common areas.
Beyond the many comforts found in the resort's units, owners and guests
at WorldMark Grand Elk will be able to enjoy such amenities as an
outdoor pool, children's pool, spa/hot tub, barbecue areas, business
center, exercise room and children's play area.
WorldMark Grand Elk will be a wonderful addition to the company's
current Colorado resorts: WorldMark Steamboat Springs and WorldMark
Estes Park, which are affiliated with the company's WorldMark by Wyndham
resort portfolio, and Wyndham Pagosa and Wyndham Durango, which operate
within the company's FairShare Plus by Wyndham product portfolio.
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Steamboat Springs will be the newest addition
to the company's Colorado resort portfolio with its anticipated August 2008 opening.
Media Contact: Bonnie Bastian - Manager, Corporate Communications Wyndham Vacation Ownership (866) 495-1924 bonnie.bastian@wyndhamvo.com
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