RCI Affiliates Five More Resorts in India
Ttotal number of affiliated resorts in India to 82
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 - RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced five new resort affiliations in highly sought-after destinations across India.
The new resort affiliates include The Country Club Sarjapur in Bangalore, The Country Club Coconut Grove in Tumkur, The Country Club Treasure Cove in Kovalam, East Bourne in Shimla and Cambay Palm Lagoon in Kollam.
"Each of these resorts is a great addition to the RCI exchange program," said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Group RCI. "These five extraordinary properties are an example of the wide range of vacation experiences our more than 3.8 million subscribing members can enjoy in over 4,000 locations across the globe, from mountains to seashores and everything in between."
The Country Club Sarjapur is located in Bangalore near Marathahalli. With numerous business parks located in the vicinity, the resort offers convenient connectivity to the center of Bangalore. With a swimming pool, a multi-cuisine restaurant and bar, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities, the resort offers a great escape from everyday life.
The Country Club Coconut Grove is an eco-friendly resort located near Tumkur, about 100 kilometers from Bangalore. The resort is located inside a protected natural forest, offering guests a unique blend of beauty and serenity and spacious units with modern furnishings. Amenities include a 500 square-meter swimming pool with a built-in Jacuzzi.
The Country Club Treasure Cove in Kovalam, Kerala, is located just eight kilometers away from Trivandrum and is adjacent to the renowned Kovalam Beach. The resort welcomes guests in a unique Kerala style and is abundant in lush greenery with scenic views. The property has 42 units with all the latest amenities.
East Bourne is located in Shimla and surrounded by impressive oak and deodar trees. With peaceful surroundings, the resort offers all modern luxuries, is centrally heated and has 48 fully-furnished rooms and cottages that offer splendid views. Guests can also enjoy activities such as trekking, river rafting, ice skating, roller skating, golf and hiking. Easily accessible by road, the resort offers seclusion but is well within driving distance of the main town, train station and airport.
Cambay Palm Lagoon in Kollam, Kerala, is a six-acre paradise nestled in the picturesque backwaters of the Ashtamudi Lake. The resort offers vacationers a luxurious escape from the hectic city life. Guests can relax in the privacy of their very own cottages, suites, tents and floating houseboats, experience the holistic advantages of Ayurveda at Orient Spa, savor multi-cuisine delicacies, or indulge in some family fun with an array of recreational activities available.
For additional information on the value-added services offered to leisure real estate developers by Group RCI visit www.grouprci.com.