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Dear Valued Members,

Welcome to the 2016 Spring/Summer edition of our ULTIQA Newsletter.

Spring is a time for rejuvenation and renewal. The days get longer and warmer and all around are beautiful sights and smells of spring blossoms. It is time to pack away the winter woollies and bring out the summer wardrobe. Spring/Summer holidays are often of our most memorable, with long days spent exploring new locations or relaxing at the beach. Warm evenings lend themselves to family get-togethers and poolside barbeques.

If you are looking for warm weather fun and relaxing holiday locations, ULTIQA Lifestyle has plenty to offer, both locally and internationally. Our feature on the Sunshine Coast provides the ultimate guide to enjoying all the adventure and culture this destination has to offer. If you are intrigued with what the Sunshine Coast has to offer and are looking for places to stay, read our ‘’Spotlight – On’’ article about ULTIQA’s Sunshine Coast Resorts.

For those who prefer to travel internationally then they will be excited to see the latest photographs of the refurbishments that ULTIQA at Fiji Palms Resort has undertaken. There is also information about more RCI stock that will be accessible to members wanting to travel to China and Japan. For more options on a spring/summer getaway, visit the Resorts tab on our website at www.ultiqalifestyle.com.au or call our helpful Reservations Team.

Reflecting on the last 12 months, ULTIQA Lifestyle has been busy updating and refurbishing our properties, and we are proud to have received numerous awards. Furthermore, we are excited to have launched our ULTIQA Lifestyle Members very own Blog Website. It shares Members’ Testimonials, ULTIQA Lifestyle news, the latest Specials and provides entertaining reading too.

ULTIQA Lifestyle is your key to a world of holiday possibilities. Our mission is to afford you the opportunity to maximise time spent with the people you love. This is why we are continually creating holiday solutions that meld fresh destinations and experiences with the opportunity to establish special, cherished traditions to be enjoyed through the generations.

As this will be our last edition for the year I would like to wish all our members and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and safe travels over the festive season.

Happy Holidays

Mark Henry Managing Director ULTIQA Lifestyle

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We are pleased to announce the ULTIQA Lifestyle Members now have their very own Blog Website! It is dedicated to your interests and needs, and not only shares interesting information, but also allows you to read your fellow Members’ Testimonials, keeps you up-to-date with ULTIQA Lifestyle news and Awards received, and most importantly, lets you know what Specials are running at the time.

The blog will be packed full with interesting information - both local and international, travel tips, health and exercise snippets, fun facts and beautiful photographs with captions. We hope to spark your interest in new and exciting directions. We will be regularly updating your blog’s content so please remember to check it weekly.

To enjoy your new ULTIQA Lifestyle Members Blog Website go to this Link: ultiqalifestyleblog.com.au

ULTIQA Lifestyle has recently upgraded its operational software & technology. We are sure that you will have accessed our new website and we hope that you are finding the smoother reservation, resort search and membership detail areas easy to use.

We thank you for your patience during this time. There have been some teething problems, but we are confident that the outcome has resulted in a vastly superior experience for you, our members.

We will continue to phase improvements into the system and will notify you as they become available to you - watch this space!

Please visit our fabulous Lifestyle website to see the new changes. www.ultiqalifestyle.com.au

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RCI AWARD FOR ULTIQA LIFESTYLE ULTIQA Lifestyle receives the RCI President’s Club Award - 2016RCI proudly affiliates with resorts that adhere to the following high standards:• Product quality • ServiceRCI has a Subscribing Member Comment Card, which includes scoring in the areas of resort maintenance, unit maintenance, and housekeeping. RCI uses this card to measure their affiliate resorts and has a recognition program where they recognise and award resorts that exceed expectations. This recognition program includes:• RCI’s Resort Recognition Program • RCI President’s Club • RCI® Green AwardRCI President’s Club AwardThe RCI’s coveted President’s Club Award formally recognises consistently outstanding affiliates who share a commitment to transforming the vacation experience and to growing their business. RCI presents this award annually and it includes RCI’s top performing affiliates globally. The President’s Club Award consists of a beautiful crystal award, a wall plaque and other great rewards and benefits to honour the receiving resort’s achievement.ULTIQA Lifestyle is proud to be a recipient of this award again this year.

ULTIQA LIFESTYLE SHINESRCI GOLD CROWN AWARD and RCI HOSPITALITY AWARD - 2016 We are proud to announce that ULTIQA at Fiji Palms Beach Resort has earned both the RCI GOLD CROWN AWARD and the RCI HOSPITALITY AWARD for 2016. We feel it is a reflection of the values we uphold at ULTIQA Lifestyle. RCI works in partnership with its resort affiliates and continues to be committed to strengthening the vacation ownership industry. RCI wishes to ensure that timeshare owners enjoy high quality holidays, and the RCI Resort Recognition Program is a major motivating factor towards that commitment.Other RCI Awards for our Resorts - 2015/2016Specific resorts are recognised in RCI’s three distinguished award recognition program that awards resorts for attaining high levels of excellence in accommodation, hospitality and member experience. We are pleased to announce that our resorts have received the following awards:RCI GOLD CROWN RESORT AWARD: • ULTIQA at Calypso • ULTIQA at Amalfi Resort • ULTIQA at Fiji PalmsRCI SILVER CROWN RESORT AWARD: • ULTIQA at Village ResortRCI HOSPITALITY AWARD: • ULTIQA at Atrium Apartments • ULTIQA at Fiji Palms TRIP ADVISOR – 2016 TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARDWe are proud to announce that ULTIQA at Fiji Palms Beach Resort has won the Trip Advisor - 2016 Travellers’ Choice Award. ULTIQA at Fiji Palms Beach Resort is in the top 1% of hotels to win a Travellers’ Choice Award.

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ALEXANDRA BEACH RESORT Wheelchair Friendly UnitPlease note that our unit at Alexandra Beach Resort is a wheelchair friendly unit. The main bathroom has been modified for wheelchair access and there is a ramp from the carpark to the passageway to the unit. There is also a ramp from the outdoor patio into the unit. If you need more clarification, please make the necessary enquiries prior to booking and embarking on your holiday.

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PROPERTY REFURBISHMENTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY:

SOUTHERN CROSS ATRIUM APARTMENTS New lounge sofas and coffee tables have been ordered for Atrium Resort and will be installed in the coming weeks. RAFFERTY’S RESORT Bathroom renovations have commenced at Rafferty’s Resort. The main bathroom and ensuite renovations include the following: new waterproofing, installation of waterproof shower trays, replacement of architraves around windows, new wall and floor tiling and all new fittings from bathroom- ware products to down-lights and exhaust fans. Work on the current project is now completed and a plan is in place to complete all bathrooms by mid-2017. These are photos of the current completed works.

PROPERTY SPRING-CLEANS All ULTIQA Lifestyle properties are scheduled for an annual spring-clean from May 2016 to early December 2016. This work includes the steam cleaning of curtains, carpets, floor rugs and sofas; walls painted or paint touch-ups, bathroom re-grout/silicone work with detailed cleaning throughout.

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Our Resorts

THE SUNSHINE COAST QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND:

Potts Point was the original name given to the rocky headland between the estuaries of the Maroochy and Mooloolah Rivers. It was named after John Potts, William Pettigrew’s (prominent landowner and businessperson) overseer. It was renamed Alexandra Headland in honour of Queen Alexandra.

CALOUNDRA

The name Caloundra is thought to be named after the Aboriginal word ‘’Callanda’’ that means ‘’beautiful place’’ in the Kabi language. However, there is some discrepancy that it may be derived from the word ‘’Cullowundoor’’ meaning ‘’beech tree’’. It is thought that Caloundra was given this name because of the trees that grow on the headland of Caloundra Head.

COOLUM

The origin of the name Coolum appears to be derived from the Aboriginal word ‘’gulum’’ or

‘’kulum’’ meaning ‘’blunt’’ or ‘’headless’’. This is assumed to refer to the shape of Mount Coolum, which has no peak. According to Aboriginal legend, Ninderry knocked off Coolum’s head. It fell into the ocean and is now Mudjimba Island.

EUMUNDI

The town name is thought to be derived from “Ngumundi” or “Huomundy”. This is the name of a local Aboriginal warrior said to have adopted escaped convict Bracefield as his son in 1831.

GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS

The legend tells of Tibrogargan noticing that the sea was rising and calling out to Coonowrin to help his pregnant mother gather the young children together so that the family could flee from the rising sea. Coonowrin ran away in fear and Tibrogargan, incensed by his son’s cowardice, followed and hit him so hard with a club that his neck was dislocated.

MAROOCHYDORE

Andrew Petrie during his 1842 exploration of the coast gave the name Maroochydore to the area. It was derived from the word “murukutchi-dha” in the language of the Brisbane River Aboriginal people who accompanied Petrie on his exploration. It literally means “the place of the red bills” that is the black swans.

MOOLOOLABA

The name Mooloolaba is thought to have derived either from the Aboriginal word ‘’mulu’’ for snapper fish or from ‘’mullu’’ meaning red-bellied black snake.

NOOSA

The name Noosa came from the Aboriginal word meaning “shadows” or “shade”. This is most probably a reference to the shade of the tall forests of the area.

Kings Beach

CaloundraChildren’s Playground

IT IS ALL IN THE NAME

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THE SUNSHINE COAST QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Welcome to the Sunshine Coast! Here, you will be embraced by the relaxed lifestyle and laid-back atmosphere as it offers you pristine beaches, warm sunshine, lush rainforests, and freshwater lakes and rivers - all the while showering you with friendly warm smiles that make you feel like a local. The over 100 kilometres of pristine coastline stretches from Noosa and the rainbow sands of the Cooloola coast in the north to Caloundra in the south. The Sunshine Coast is one huge celebration of food and wine, with award-winning restaurants, vibrant food festivals and bustling farmers’ markets.The Sunshine Coast offers diverse areas to explore, everything from quaint small towns to upscale beach resorts. The different regions each present you with something unique, from the cool and artistic hinterland villages of Mapleton, Maleny and Montville, to the classy Noosa and the family fun of Maroochydore, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Coolum.

Caloundra

N a t u r a l l y r e f r e s h i n g

REGIONSNOOSA TO COOLUM

Noosa Main Beach around Laguna Bay

The urbane seaside villages that extend south from Noosa to Coolum are well known for their top- notch restaurants and rolling surf.

The Noosa National Park extends down to beautiful beaches and its wildlife will enchant you. It is also only a ten-minute walk from the elegant Hastings Street, with its designer fashion boutiques, trendy cafes and bars, and up-market restaurants. The amazing turquoise waters of the Noosa Main Beach are also only a stone’s throw away from all of this.

If you are after something a bit smaller and less crowded than Noosa, but still enjoy its stylish feel, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Marcus Beach, Peregian Beach and Coolum Beach, all offer you beautiful white-sandy beaches and sparkling turquoise water.

Do you like to play golf? The best-ranked resort golf course in Australia has its home in Coolum. You cannot get better than that.

If you prefer outdoor live music, designer and retro clothing, arts and crafts, roving entertainers, plants and organic produce, you will find what you need, either at Peregian, where Peregian Originals play live as a monthly outdoor music event, or at the twice-weekly markets at Eumundi.

TEN THINGS TO DO IN THE NOOSA & COOLUM REGION:

1. Join like-minded ‘’foodies’’ at the Annual International Food Festival. 2. Enjoy local crafts and gourmet goodies at the Peregian Markets and Noosa Farmer’s Market. 3. Browse through all the interesting and unusual items on offer at the Eumundi Markets. 4. Attend live music events. 5. Browse stylish and glamorous boutiques. 6. Melt stress away with a spa treatment or people watch from a beachfront cafe as you soak up the sunshine. 7. Take a boat or kayak and spend the day exploring the Noosa Everglades, which is part of the UNESCO-accredited Noosa biosphere and a haven for birdwatchers. 8. Play a round, or two, on one of the country’s best-ranked resort golf courses. 9. Enjoy 360-degree hinterland and coastal views from the top of Mt Coolum, or walk, jog or cycle the coastal walkways. 10. Take a stroll through Noosa National Park.

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REGIONS (continued) MOOLOOLABA TO MARCOOLA

Fishing boats at Mooloolaba

The sunny Mooloolaba to Marcoola region has a long stretch of coastline that connects the area. There are a series of arterial walking paths that connect you to shops, restaurants, attractions and parks. There are so many exciting places to discover in this family-friendly and caring region.

Mooloolaba offers the ultimate in beachfront shopping, dining and glitzy partying. The esplanade is host to a mix of classy fashion boutiques, stylish clubs, bars, outdoor restaurants, cool cafes and healthy juice –bars. Not to be forgotten is the Mooloolaba Surf Club.

Mooloolaba Spit is one of the area’s best-kept local secrets. Here, the sheltered waters offer you a place to have a relaxing swim, as well as watch the fishing trawlers bring in their daily catch with the stunning backdrop of the setting sun.

The white sands and surf-patrolled beaches of Alexandra Headland and Maroochydore keep the children playing happily for hours. There’s more amusement to be had at the coolest skate-park on the coast – the Alexandra Headland Skate-park.

Places to satisfy the soul are the beautiful village atmosphere and galleries of Buderim and the Forest Park. The nurture of nature will embrace you as you drive through the lush forest landscape of Tanawha Tourist Drive. Don’t forget to wander through the beauty of 82 hectares of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens.

TEN THINGS TO DO IN THE MOOLOOLABA TO MARCOOLA REGION:

1. Take a stroll through the series of arterial walking paths. 2. Dine at alfresco organic cafes and restaurants, eat at the farmers’ markets, or head to Mooloolaba Spit for fresh seafood straight from the trawlers. 3. Watch a surf carnival at the Alexandra Headlands Surf Club or enter in one of the many triathlon and ironman events on offer. 4. Explore the Maroochydore night markets. 5. Dive the ex-HMAS Brisbane wreck, go whale watching or scuba with sharks and stingrays at the excellent aquarium in Mooloolaba. 6. Explore the artistic village of Buderim where local artists showcase their works in quaint galleries. Here you can also while away the morning with a coffee in a boutique bookstore. 7. Drive through the lush forest landscape of Tanawha Tourist Drive. 8. For something different, try stand-up paddling at Cotton Tree. 9. Hire a boat and go fishing on the Maroochy River. 10. Spend the day at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens. CALOUNDRA TO KAWANA

Kings Beach’s time-delayed fountain, Caloundra

The Caloundra to Kawana region is a place where the whole family will feel comfortable and at home - a place for you to recapture your childhood, and an opportunity to create new happy memories. Memories filled with sunshine, beaches and dramatic silhouette views of the Glass House Mountains in the distance.

Kings Beach’s time-delayed fountain provides hours of fun, filled with anticipation and laughter. Also found at Kings Beach is the fully fenced salt-water pool for those who don’t want to go out into the surf.

Hermit crabs have made the rocks of Dicky Beach their home – a challenge for the family to see how many you can spot as you explore the many fascinating rock-pools. You can walk or ride bicycles along the hand-railed boardwalk that hugs the shoreline from Bulcock Beach to Kings Beach. If you have any surfers in the family, the awesome surf breaks of Moffat Beach are where they will want to be.

The calm straits of Pumicestone Passage are idea for a riverboat cruise if you want to get away for something different. The Greg Norman designed Pelican Waters Golf Club satisfies the most discerning of golf players, so don’t forget to make time for this if you want a few rounds of golf. For lovers of horseracing, there is the Sunshine Coast Turf Club to visit and try your hand at picking a winner. Bulcock Street Sunday markets provide some hustle and bustle, and browsing opportunities for the perfect souvenir or gift to take back home.

TEN THINGS TO DO IN THE KAWANA TO CALOUNDRA REGION:

1. Let the kids loose in the fountain play-area at Kings Beach. 2. Watch a surf carnival at Dicky Beach. 3. Stroll or cycle the Caloundra Coastal walk, stretching from Golden Beach to Currimundi Lake, stopping off at waterfront cafes along the way. 4. Make a day of it at Australia Zoo. 5. Visit Aussie World or the Big Kart Track. 6. Catch a wave at Moffat Beach.

7. Play a round at the Greg Norman designed golf course at Pelican Waters. 8. Cruise the Pumicestone Passage in the shadow of the Glass House Mountains, home to more than 300 species of birds. 9. Hit the surf at Kawana. 10. Pack a picnic and watch the yachts sail in at Point Cartwright. THE HINTERLAND

Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland allows you to choose your own pace as you find a connection with the rejuvenating power of nature. The Hinterland, from rolling surf to rolling hills, is full of natural beauty, historic villages, antique shopping, day-spas and amazing food - all waiting to be discovered.

Feel the calm contentment of the Hinterland settle your soul as you hike through the dappled green forests of Maleny to Mapleton and across the Mary Valley to the Conondale Ranges. The charming shopping village of Montville offers you galleries and fashion boutiques, all found along old-world laneways.

Arty Maleny, situated across the Blackall Range, is the home of healing therapies, organic cafés, home studios and art galleries. The extensive variety will nurture and satisfy your every need. The Glass House Mountains are steeped with mystery, and together with Mount Beerwah, Mount Tibrogargan and Mount Coonowrin, are part of ancient Aboriginal legend.

TEN THINGS TO DO IN THE HINTERLAND:

1. Visit the charming galleries, fashion boutiques and treat yourself to high tea in Montville. 2. Wander through national parks and trails or just take in the view from the Glass House Mountains. 3. Try out some of the healing therapies or pair local cheese and wine in Maleny. 4. Go antique shopping in Montville. 5. Enjoy award-winning Thai food in a magical setting and learn the chef’s tricks in a cooking class in Yandina. 6. Sample local organic wine or splurge on a culinary-tasting in a luxury Montville homestead. 7. Shop at the Eumundi Markets, explore the art gallery trail, hunt for antiques and devour homemade fudge in Montville. 8. In Maleny, you can tour a dairy farm or sample some of Queensland’s best produce at farmer’s markets and roadside honesty stalls. 9. Drive the 26-million-year-old Blackall Range and walk, rock climb or abseil in the Glass House Mountains. 10. Walk a section of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk and cool off under Kondalilla Falls. GYMPIE TO COOLOOLA

Rainbow Beach, Sunshine Coast

The Gympie region, once a thriving gold-mining area, stretches north of Noosa to Fraser Island, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach and has 7000 square kilometres to explore. This includes stunning powder-sand beaches and amazing turquoise water. It also encompasses the majestic hinterland, Mary Valley, the heritage city of Gympie and country towns of Kilkivan and Goomeri.

There are the calm waters of the Southern Pacific to cool off in. If you prefer to swim in freshwater, you can take a dip in one of Fraser Island’s beautiful lakes. The quaint country towns give you an opportunity to find hidden gems, while the region’s natural produce and famous seafood offer culinary delights.

TEN THINGS TO DO IN THE GYMPIE TO COOLOOLA REGION:

1. Visit the sandy coloured dunes along the stretch of the Cooloola Coast. 2. Do you love Country Music? Don’t miss Gympie’s annual country music muster. 3. Recall the past and try your luck fossicking for gems or panning gold in the Mary River. 4. Go wakeboarding on Lake Borumba. 5. Get in touch with your artistic side in Kin Kin and book into a health retreat. 6. Join a 4WD tour along the sandy Cooloola coastline to Rainbow Beach to witness the Carlo Sandblow and Australia’s longest wave. 7. You can admire the coloured sands of Cooloola on horseback. 8. Challenge your body and mind on the 102-kilometre Cooloola Great Walk. 9. If you like adventure, you can paraglide withviews to Fraser Island. 10. Enjoy a delicious meal, prepared using ingredients from the regions’ fresh produce and seafood.

TO FIND OUT MORE:• www.visitsunshinecoast.com/ • www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/sunshine-coast • www.sunshinecoast-australia.com/

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SPOTLIGHT ON:

ULTIQA SUNSHINE

COAST RESORTS

If you are intrigued with what the Sunshine Coast has to offer you as an amazing holiday destination and you are looking for places to stay, here is a selection of ULTIQA’s Sunshine Coast Resorts. Each Resort has something unique to offer you and you are sure to find what you need.

Superbly located opposite the patrolled Kings Surf Beach at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, Shearwater Resort offers the perfect place for a seaside escape. The Kings Beach foreshore features a waterpark, playground, BBQ areas and the Kings beach tidal pool. The property has great recreational facilities including a heated pool, spa, children’s wading pool, gymnasium and games room. Shearwater also has retail shops, restaurants and cafes on the ground level and is located just a 50-metre stroll to the patrolled surf beach.

The apartments at Shearwater Resort all have large balconies with most having a stunning view over Kings Beach. Shearwater Resort is a modern, stylishly appointed resort with six floors of Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom self-contained apartments providing both leisure and business accommodation options. Please note that the Studio accommodation does not have a laundry, you would have to take your washing to a laundromat.

Shearwater Resort has its own conference centre, The Vue Room, catering for up to 150 delegates and is perfect as a Sunshine Coast wedding or conference venue.

Awards: • ULTIQA at Shearwater Resort - 2015 Queensland Tourism Award: Silver Winner (Standard Accommodation). • Orbitz Best in Stay Elite Award - 2015 • Booking.com score of 8.4 out of 10 - 2015 • ULTIQA at Shearwater Resort - 2013 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence: Winner.

ULTIQA at VIRIDIAN VILLAGE – NoosaNestled in a tranquil and private forested hillside, neighbouring the National Park, Viridian Village offers unsurpassed quality and style for those seeking the ultimate in luxury accommodation. The sparkling beach at Laguna Bay, the fashion and dining mecca of Hastings Street, and the lush canopies of Noosa National Park create a superb setting for recreation and relaxation.

This luxurious two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa is nestled in nature. It is truly an escape from the everyday and only a short stroll to Hastings Street and the beach. You can bathe in the golden glow of Noosa’s famous sunsets from the comfort of your luxury villa before venturing out to the world-famous Hastings Street to dine in any one of the abundant number of fine dining restaurants. Alternatively, you can partake of some fine fare at any of Noosa’s wide array of alfresco eateries. If you are feeling creative, whip up a feast in your gourmet kitchen featuring European cooking appliances. So many choices so little time. Noosa, has itself become a sought after holiday destination.

ULTIQA at ALEXANDRA BEACH RESORT - Alexandra HeadlandAlexandra Beach Resort is a magnificent family Resort, located opposite the patrolled surf beach at Alexandra Headland on the Sunshine Coast. The Resort offers a spectacular designed tropical pool, equipped with water slides, providing hours of fun for the children. There is also a swim-up bar (seasonal), two spas, two heated pools, a BBQ area on-site and undercover parking. Fabulous restaurants and designer boutique shops are all within easy access.

Wheelchair Friendly Unit: Please note that our unit at Alexandra Beach Resort is a wheelchair friendly unit. The main bathroom has been modified for wheelchair access and there is a ramp from carpark to the passageway to the unit. There is also a ramp from the outdoor patio into the unit. If you need more clarification, please make the necessary enquiries prior to booking and embarking on your holiday.

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CHINA

Jiuzhaigou Valley RCI has recently added five new affiliated resorts to their exchange network. These properties are in China and are located in popular Chinese destinations. This now takes RCI’s Chinese property count to almost 60.

Here are your exciting new choices:

1. Bo’ao Yudaiwan Hotel - located in Bo’ao Hainan. This hotel holds the annual Bo’ao Forum.

2. Paxton Vacances Resort Qionghai Bay Xichang - located by the tranquil Qionghai Bay. There is a magnificent view of the Lu Mountain.

3. Suiton by Paxton Qionghai Bay Xichan - located in Qionghai Bay, on the southwest bank.

4. Paxton Park Hotel Chengdu - located at the north end of Chengdu. This five-star hotel is a landmark building and has 161 guestrooms and suites.

5. Paxton Vacances Resorts Jiuzhaigou - located in Jiuzhaigou. Jiuzhaigou is a UNESCO World Heritage site well known for its breathtaking waterscapes.Read more: www.wyndhamworldwide.com/news-media/press-releases/rci-welcomes-five-new-resorts-affiliate-network-china#sthash.7vaf2JFO.dpuf

JAPAN

Mount Fuji - Image Source: https://pixabay.com RCI has recently added three new affiliated resorts to their exchange network through an affiliation agreement with Cest la vie resort Izumigo. These properties are in Japan and offer visitors a different side of this beautiful country. This now takes RCI’s Japanese network count to 10 affiliated resorts.

Here are your exciting new choices:

1. Hotel Ambient Izukogen Annex - located in Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture. The Izu Peninsula allows visitors access to the natural hot springs (onsens), stunning coastlines and scenic views of Mount Fuji.

2. Neo-Oriental Resort Yatsugatakekogen - situated in the Yatsugatake area of Yamanashi Prefecture, with its delicious harvest of grapes, peaches and plums. Activities include hiking, fruit picking, winter sports and visiting museums.

3. Hotel Ambient Azumino - located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture. The hotel offers amazing views of the landscape of the Japanese Alps. These views change with each season. A 30-minute drive takes you to the tourist attractions of Azumino National Park, Hotaka Shrine and Hotaka River.Read more: www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2016/05/08/rci-adds-three-new- izumigo-vacation-club-resorts-to-affiliate-network-in-japan#4dKqyktqw9Ww0ehP.99

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