Lake Tahoe’s First Luxury Resort to Open in Time for Ski Season Later This Year

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe announced today that the Northern California mountain resort will open its doors to guests on December 9, 2009, in time for the upcoming ski season in Northstar-at-Tahoe.

“There is a lot of anticipation and excitement around this resort opening on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe,” said Allen Highfield, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton. “As we approach the three year anniversary of the ground-breaking, we are pleased to announce that guests may begin arriving on December 9.” The $300 million resort development broke ground nearly three years ago, on July 19, 2006 and has been on schedule to open in late 2009.

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe is the first new-build resort development in the Lake Tahoe area in decades and will introduce its legendary service to Lake Tahoe later this year. It is anticipated to become Northern California’s premier mountain retreat and is situated mid-mountain in the Northstar-at-Tahoe ski area. Guest services will feature a mountain concierge with ski-in, ski-out access in winter, as well as easy access to mountain biking and hiking in the spring, summer and fall. An inter-mountain gondola will connect guests between the nearby Village-at-Northstar and the The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe resort. Perched slope-side within a 15 minute drive of both Lake Tahoe and the historic town of Truckee, the year-round destination resort includes 170 guest rooms, 23 private Ritz-Carlton Residences and 25 Ritz-Carlton Destination Club fractional ownership residences.

In addition to the announcement of the hotel’s opening date, Manzanita, the resort’s signature restaurant created by renowned San Francisco chef Traci Des Jardins will also open inside the hotel on December 9, 2009. The menu at Manzanita will be a combination of Des Jardins’ signature French inspired California cuisine, with a regional mountain resort influence, sourcing organic, sustainable and locally grown meat and produce when possible. The 94-seat restaurant along with 71-seat bar and lounge is all about the kitchen and its acclaimed chef. From the moment you enter the restaurant, the design radiates warmth, texture and natural materials. The open kitchen is visible from all vantage points in the restaurant, showcasing the chef’s organic cuisine. For more information about Manzanita, please visit www.manzanitalaketahoe.com.

The Ritz-Carlton Highlands Spa, Lake Tahoe is a 17,000 square foot spa and fitness center and will also open on December 9. The Highlands Spa will feature treatments and therapies themed around water and the woods. Separate relaxation areas for men and women feature the signature rain experience, steam, sauna and Jacuzzis. Both yoga and spin studios have floor-to-ceiling windows maximizing the views of the nearby Northstar-at-Tahoe resort.

In addition to the hotel opening, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Lake Tahoe will open its doors to Members on December 18. Located directly adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe, the 25 two-, three- and four-bedroom fractional residences ranging from approximately 1,423 to 2,434 square feet will boast mountain and valley views of the Sierra Nevada. Currently, fractional prices range from the low $200,000s to more than $700,000 per interest. Deeded, fractional ownership at The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe provides Members and their guests with a minimum of twenty-one days of use each year. For more information visit www.ritzcarltondestinationclub.com.

To confirm hotel reservations at The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe please visit www.ritzcarlton.com, contact your travel professional or call toll-free reservations at 800-241-3333.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 72 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates; Dove Mountain, Tucson, Arizona; and Lake Tahoe, California. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.

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Villa Castellamonte, widely regarded as one of the most popular and exclusive privately owned luxury vacation villas, announced the release of its Fractional Owners Program enabling investors to acquire 1/10th shares in the villa.  Fractional ownership programs are found throughout the world, allowing investors to own and enjoy a property of a much higher value than they could typically afford individually

Villa Castellamonte, one of the Dominican Republic’s most exclusive 5 star ultra-luxury private villas, announced today the unveiling of its recently established Fractional Owners Program. The Fractional Owners Program allows accredited investors to purchase 1/10th “units” in this highly regarded vacation villa. Fractional owners are then able to enjoy five weeks use of the fully staffed villa and rotate those weeks annually. Management of the villa will remain with North Coast Management, S.A.

“Fractional ownership programs are found throughout the world, allowing investors to own and enjoy a property of a much higher value than they could typically afford individually,” commented Jason Matthews, the current sole owner of Villa Castellamonte. He continued, “For me, the rationale to fractionalize made sense because although my ownership will be less, so too will be my expenses.” Mr. Matthews is retaining 2 units (20% ownership) in Villa Castellamonte for his own personal use and enjoyment.

A key element of the new fractional ownership program is the availability of financing. Citing the economic rocky road, Mr. Matthews is offering to personally finance accredited investors seeking to purchase one or more units through the program. Further, realtors and brokers are also compensated under the program.

Villa Castellamonte has been seen on MSNBC’s On the Money, cited as a “Top Ten” villa by Caribbeanway/AskMen and noted as a “Fodor’s Choice” destination in their 2009 travel guide as well as consistently receives excellent guest reviews on Flipkey.com (TripAdvisor for vacation rentals).

About Villa Castellamonte
Villa Castellamonte is a private, 15,000 sq. ft., 8-bedroom / 10-bath, fully staffed luxury villa vacation destination located in on the north coast near the town of Cabrera, Dominican Republic. Villa Castellamonte may be contacted at 866-VILLA10 (Int’l +1-610-429-9616) or found online at www.villacastellamonte.com and most luxury villa rental listing sites worldwide. The villa is exclusively managed by North Coast Management, found online at www.northcoastmanagement.com.

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Point to Point Destinations is pleased to welcome Gull Lake Residence Club (Nisswa, Minnesota) to the wonderful world of RCI Points and to our RCI Points Home Group.

Point to Point Destinations (http://www.ptpdestinations.com) is pleased to welcome Gull Lake Residence Club to the wonderful world of RCI Points and to our RCI Points Home Group.

Gull Lake Residence Club (http://minnesota.ptpdestinations.com/gull-lake-residence-club) in Nisswa, Minnesota adjoins sister Home Group property Causeway on Gull on the stunning Gull Lake Chain. Only a brief drive from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Gull Lake Residence Club brings complete luxury to Point to Point Destinations with large well-appointed townhomes for your enjoyment. Gull Lake Residence Club is a fractional ownership development with all the amenities of a five star resort. From the beautiful marina that houses your own personal boat slip to the indoor and outdoor pools and beautiful walking trails this resort has it all.

Many thanks to Jason Tollette and Randy Johnson and the team at Gull Lake Residence Club, Neal Narveson at Narveson Management in Breezy Point, Minnesota and his team and RCI’s Ron Jacquart for their efforts on behalf of all members of these resorts and the members of all 39 Resorts in Point to Point Destinations Home Group.

About Point to Point Destinations:
Point to Point Destinations (1999), a California-registered non-profit mutual benefit corporation, is an Association of timeshare members. All purchasers of Point to Point Destinations timeshare offered by West Coast Timeshare Ltd. (Canada) and West Coast Vacations Ltd. (USA) automatically become voting members of Point to Point and ultimately the benefactors of all urban and resort property registered to it by both West Coast entities. Membership in Point to Point is perpetual, allowing families to create a legacy of fabulous vacations for many generations.

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New luxury resort set to open May 1, 2009

The Lake House at Chelan, a luxury family-friendly resort located three hours east of Seattle, just steps from Lake Chelan and across the street from the city park, is pleased to announce it will officially open to owners and resort guests on Friday, May 1, 2009.
With unobstructed views of Lake Chelan, The Lake House features 40 fully-furnished, luxury one- and three-bedroom residences as well as a 4,000 square foot Pool House with amenities including a fitness center, recreation room with pool table, poker table, flat-screen TV’s, indoor/outdoor kitchen and living room.  Additionally, The Lake House has a year-round heated outdoor swimming pool, large hot tub, kid’s splash zone water feature and a gas fire pit.

The Lake House at Chelan offers full-share ownership, quarter-share fractional ownerships and luxury vacation rentals.  Owners and resort guests have access to all amenities and first-rate services including pre-arrival grocery shopping and pre-arranged dining reservations, golf tee times at any of the area’s award-winning courses and wine tours at one of the 13 neighboring wineries.

“We’re excited to introduce The Lake House as the premier luxury destination resort in Lake Chelan to the community and its visitors,” said Brian Merrill, general manager of The Lake House at Chelan.  “Our upscale amenities and high-end services will enable The Lake House to customize each owner and guest’s experience; we call this experience The Lake House Lifestyle.”

The Lake House is offering the first 40 Charter Owners one year of waived homeowner’s dues.  In addition, North Cascades National Bank is offering financing for buyers with interest rates starting as low as 3.75%.  Prices for a quarter-share residence at The Lake House range from $119,900 to $349,900.Conveniently located in downtown Chelan, The Lake House is surrounded by award-winning golf courses including Bear Mountain Ranch and Desert Canyon.  The region also boasts award-winning wineries including Tsillan Cellars and Lake Chelan Winery.  As an all-season destination, there are a variety of activity options including swimming, boating, beach volleyball, bicycle tours, basketball, tennis, walking paths, a skateboard park, water park, skiing, snowmobiling, tubing and more.

The Lake House was developed by Jon Jones; architecture was designed by Olympic Associates; interior design was completed by JM Design; and the general contractor was Lydig Construction.  For more information about The Lake House at Chelan, please visit http://www.TheLakeHouseChelan.com.

About The Lake House at Chelan
Located in the heart of downtown Chelan with stunning lake views, The Lake House at Chelan offers fully furnished, richly appointed residences and vacation rentals.  The Lake House is just steps away from Lake Chelan at 402 West Manson Highway, close to award-winning wineries, golf courses, and outdoor activities including beach volleyball, basketball courts, tennis courts, skateboard parks, walking trails and a water park.  The Lake House features a unique combination of services and amenities with team members handling everything from housekeeping and grocery shopping to renting recreation equipment, arranging wine tours and making golf tee times or dinner reservations.  The adjoining Pool House is a 4,000 square foot activity center for owners and guests, offering a year-round pool and hot tub, Splash Zone, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor kitchen and more.  Experience The Lake House Lifestyle, as an owner or a resort guest.  For more information, please call (509) 293-5982 or visit http://www.thelakehousechelan.com.

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