FG-Worldwide, LLC has hired the Palm Springs based Joseph Allen Agencies to handle the publicity and marketing campaign for the fractional real estate sales in Cadaques Caribe Resort and Villas, Dominican Republic.

Joseph Allen agencies will coordinate all PR and marketing efforts for the project through sell out of all 432 available 1/12 fractions.

“We are pleased to be working with Joseph Allen Agencies for this exciting project,” said Glenn Sigmund, President, Real Estate Division FG Worldwide. “We are confident that all three organizations working together will make this fractional sales endeavor a successful one.”

Each two-bedroom, two-bath, 1000 sq. ft. (90 sq.m.) condominium comes fully furnished, and each has either a balcony or a patio with views of the property, the bordering national park, or the sea.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort (LHVR), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, received a series of four awards during the recent Caribbean Gold Coast Awards, hosted annually by Puerto Plata journalist Leonardo Medrano. 

The resort, home to Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC),  was presented with the North Coast’s Most Comprehensive Resort award, while Director of Sales and Marketing, Yohani Casilla; Tropical Assistant Director, Denise Burgos; and Head of Security, Candido Hernandez; were honored for displaying excellence in job performance.

“We truly feel honored for the recognition that our resort and our employees continue to receive,” said Hans Larcher, Managing Director, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “It’s a validation of our goal to provide the best vacation experience for our members and guests.”

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Program Allows Prospective Equity Owners to Stay for up to Four Nights at Homes In Charleston, S.C.; Cap Cana, Dominican Republic; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; or Deer Valley, Utah

Lifestyle Asset Group, the next generation of luxury shared vacation home ownership, today announced its Discovery Trip program. The program allows potential equity owners to stay for up to four nights for $650 per night – which is refunded if the guest becomes an equity owner – in one of four spectacular vacation homes that are part of Luxury Assets’ portfolio:

•    A four-bedroom, 4,770-square-foot Antebellum mansion in Charleston, S.C. Located in the Old and Historic District, the restored, 200-year-old home blends historic preservation with just the right amount of modern conveniences. Guests will appreciate the 1,800 square-foot patio for outdoor dinner parties and late-night cocktails.

•    A five-bedroom, tropical residence in the Caletón Estates in Cap Cana. While staying at the Dominican Republic hideaway, guests and their families will enjoy member access to the Punta Espada Golf Club and Caletón Beach Club, with a terraced swimming pool, spa treatments and full-service dining.

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Just a year after first offering its new Presidential Suites product in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, in parternship with Spain-based Globalia Corporation, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club has completed Phase II with the addition of four new buildings and 24 two-bedroom suites. 

The suites feature ultra-modern, one and two bedrooms, full kitchen, dining area plus living room with pull down Murphy bed to accommodate eight people.  Property amenities include the JAZZ French Fusion Restaurant and BLUES Las Vegas style buffet eatery, Bourbon Street Bar situated in front of a large swimming pool with waterfall, hot tub, three professionally tennis courts, Wireless Internet, private beach and access to all Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort facilities and amenities.

“We are delighted over the success and demand for this product,” says Hans Larcher, Managing Director, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “Our goal was to offer an upscale new concept to provide our members and guests with a totally new experience.  Phase II of the Presidential Suites will allow us to continue delivering on that promise.”

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Newly-flagged resort is first vacation club in Punta Cana for Lifestyle Holidays

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), with corporate offices in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, announces its third property launch as part of a strategic alliance with Spain-based Globalia Corporation, opening sales at Grand Oasis Punta Cana. The new joint product will be called Dream Suites by Lifestyle at Grand Oasis Resort Punta Cana, and will feature 46 studios and standard rooms.

The Dream Suites by Lifestyle Punta Cana property is located next to Cabeza de Toro Beach and includes six restaurants, six bars, adult and children’s swimming pools, fitness center and spa, casino, daily activities, nightly shows and nearby golf at the 18-hole Catalonia Caribe Golf Club.

“We are thrilled about our growing partnership with Globalia, which brings us our first product offering in Punta Cana,” said Hans Larcher, Managing Director of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “Not only are we continuing to diversify in the types of accommodations we provide but now in different locations within the Dominican Republic, building from the success of our core location in Puerto Plata.”

Globalia Corporation is a leading travel and leisure conglomerate in Spain, owning and operating leading travel companies such as Air Europa, Oasis Hotels & Resorts, Travelplan, Iberrail, and call centers, technology and graphic art businesses.

At the end of 2009, LHVC launched its strategic alliance with Globalia Corporation for The Presidential Suites at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort in Puerto Plata.  In February this year, the company also announced its partnership with Globalia for the new Dream Suites by Lifestyle at Grand Oasis Marien in Costa Dorada, Puerto Plata. Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club also encompasses: The Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort in Puerto Plata with four distinct developments; The Tropical, The Crown Suites, The Crown Villas, and The Residence Suites; as well as Executive Spa Suites by Lifestyle in Puerto Plata; and the upcoming Costa Esmeralda by Lifestyle, Center Court by Lifestyle and The Level by Lifestyle resorts in Puerto Plata.

From hotel accommodations to stand alone villas, LHVC provides all members with a unique V.I.P concept with access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas and entertainment, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and families have a wide variety of activities available in the Dominican Republic.  In the North Coast, adjacent to its properties in Puerto Plata is the Ocean World Adventure Park with daily animal and aquatic shows and casino.  Other Puerto Plata activities include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  In Punta Cana, LHVC have access to some of the most beautiful beaches and golf courses in the country.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club info, go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), today announced the addition of Cayena Golf Club in the Dominican Republic to its exchange network. Currently under construction, the vacation ownership resort will be located in Bavaro, Punta Cana, a popular tourism destination on the island’s east coast.

“With multiple golf courses within an hour’s drive, the Punta Cana area of the Dominican Republic is becoming a mecca for golfers in the Caribbean,” said Marcos Agostini, vice president, Latin America, resort sales and service, Interval International. “This makes Cayena Golf Club a perfect retreat for members who are both avid golfers and want to enjoy the island’s other great activities.”

The planned one-, two- and three-bedroom units will feature a full kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, a private balcony or terrace, and will be equipped with satellite TV, a DVD player, and high-speed Internet.

“We are excited to offer owners at our latest property the opportunity to enjoy Interval’s valuable leisure benefits and services, including the ability to stay at the high-quality resorts around the world that are part of the company’s exchange network,” said Juan Ramon Fernandez Abiega of Cayena Golf, Inc., the resort developer.

Amenities available on-site and nearby will include a restaurant and bar, large sundeck, pool and kids pool, fitness center with sauna, spa services, game room, and convenience store. Guests can take a complimentary shuttle to the spectacular beaches and the White Sands golf course in close proximity. Additionally, there are multiple restaurants, designer shops, and vibrant nightlife in the town of Bavaro. Cayena Golf Club is only 30 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport.

Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 34 years. Today, Interval has an exchange network of more than 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations. Through offices in 15 countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clients and approximately 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

RCI affiliate recognized as top-performing partner

A select number of RCI affiliates meet RCI’s requirements for this annual honor and have earned the RCI® Pinnacle Award. As a top-performing RCI affiliate, Sol Meliá Vacation Club has received the award for its volume of business.

‘It is a pleasure and privilege for Sol Meliá Vacation Club to be recognized by RCI to receive this prestigious award.  We consider this to be an important indicator of our overall success in providing unique and high quality vacation experiences in all our destinations,” said Denis Ebrill, Executive Vice President, Sol Meliá Vacation Club.

“For over 35 years, RCI has been working with its affiliates to transform the vacation experience for owners and resort developers alike,” said Gordon Gurnik, president of RCI North America. “We pride ourselves on helping our affiliates grow their business while also making dream vacations a reality for their owners and our members. The RCI Pinnacle Award allows us to honor and recognize our top performing affiliated resorts who continue working to offer vacation experiences to our 3.8 million members worldwide.”

Sol Meliá Vacation Club is an internationally-branded membership club focusing on leisure lifestyle experiences that include exotic destinations, designer-appointed luxury suites, exclusive services and unforgettable amenities.  Each Sol Meliá Vacation Club vacation experience is different from the other, aligned with local culture and customized to fit members’ leisure lifestyle needs.

RCI is part of Wyndham Exchange and Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals, with exclusive access for specified periods to more than 65,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries. Wyndham Exchange and Rentals is comprised of vacation exchange, including RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and provider of travel services to businesses and consumers and The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program; vacation rentals, including Endless Vacation Rentals, Landal GreenParks®, Novasol®, and other renowned vacation rental brands, through which vacationers can rent a variety of property types, from city apartments to villas; and NorthCourse® Leisure Real Estate Solutions, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies with leading brands in lodging franchising, vacation ownership, vacation rentals and vacation exchange.

Orlando, Florida based Sol Meliá Vacation Club is part of Spain-based Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, a 50-year-old international hospitality company with over 350 hotels in 30 countries on five continents.  Sol Meliá Vacation Club members have more vacation lifestyle options through global luxury accommodations in a variety of unique resort and urban destinations around the world, as well as flexibility to choose length of stay, season and size of unit.  Featured Sol Meliá Vacation Club locations include Cancun, Cozumel, and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico; Puerto Rico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in the Caribbean; Panama in Central America; and the Canary Islands, Spain in Europe.  For more information call 866-379-5950 or visit www.smvc.com.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, welcomed RCI Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Ballotti, in his first visit to the Dominican Republic.  Ballotti toured Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club to become familiar with its complete offering of rooms, suites, villas and distinct V.I.P. services and amenities for members and guests.

“It has been an honor and privilege to have Mr. Ballotti with us for him to personally experience our unique offering for our members and RCI guests,” said Hans Larcher, Managing Director of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “We value our close and very successful relationship with Group RCI and the many Diamond, Gold Crown® Resort and Top Seller Awards they have bestowed upon us.”

RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN) has 3.8 million members worldwide.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club V.I.P Members have access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and their families have a wide variety of activities available to them in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast.  Next door is the Ocean World Adventure Park with its daily animal and aquatic and casino. Other activities in the area include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named in 2008 as one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club information, go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has received RCI’s 2010 Diamond Award and six Top Seller Awards for outstanding performance by individuals.  RCI, a worldwide leader in timeshare and vacation exchanges with more than 3.5 million members globally, presents the awards annually to employees at its top resort affiliates.

Honored at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club this year with the prestigious Diamond Award is Yohani Casilla, Director of Sales and Marketing.  Top Seller Award recipients include Daniel Castillo de Cena, Ysidro Comas Gerónimo, Kelvin Alexander Henríquez, Jacinto Sims Martínez, Rodolfo Candelario Clase and Anny Ramírez García.

2010 Diamond Award, from left to right: Eugenio Macouzet, RCI SVP & Managing Director, Caribbean; Yohani Casilla, Director of Sales & Marketing, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort; and Carolina Zapata, RCI Senior Account Executive, Caribbean.

“We consider it a great accomplishment to continue receiving such significant recognitions from RCI,” said Hans Larcher, Managing Director of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “Excellence in employee performance is a key ingredient to our success and commitment to our members.”

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club VIP Members have access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and their families have a wide variety of activities available to them in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast.  Next door is the Ocean World Adventure Park with its daily animal and aquatic and casino. Other activities in the area include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabella de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named in 2008 as one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club information, go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

Five resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and the Pacific Coast join the world’s largest vacation exchange network

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and Fiesta Hotel Group, one of the leading hotel chains in Spain, today announced a new affiliation agreement that welcomes five properties from the Grand Palladium Travel Club to RCI’s global network.

As part of this new affiliation, Grand Palladium Travel Club members will be able to exchange into RCI’s network of more than 4,000 affiliated resorts, and RCI’s 3.8 million subscribing members will be able to enjoy unique vacation experiences at Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa; Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa; Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa; Grand Palladium Riviera Resort and Spa; and Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa, all located in the Riviera Maya near Cancun.

Each of the new properties is located amid lush and unspoiled grounds in Mexico, offering guests access to private beaches and world-class services and amenities including specialty restaurants, bars, swimming pools and exclusive spas with gyms, saunas and jacuzzis among other health and beauty services.

Through its TORE consulting and advisory services, RCI assisted Fiesta Hotel Group in the design and development of the Palladium Travel Club which will operate 12 resorts around the world by the end of 2010.

In addition to the resorts in Mexico, RCI members as well as Palladium Travel Club members will have access to hotels in Dominican Republic and Jamaica.  Palladium Travel Club and RCI Members will also have access to resorts in Ibiza, Spain, and very soon, the Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa in Bahía, Brazil, will join the network of the Palladium Travel Club.

“We are very pleased to welcome a globally renowned and recognized firm like Fiesta Hotel Group to RCI’s global network,” said Ricardo Montaudon, president, RCI Latin America. “This relationship between Fiesta Hotel Group and RCI is very positive for the industry as a whole, and will greatly benefit the owners of the Palladium Travel Club as well as RCI members, who will be able to enjoy the quality vacation options this hotel chain offers.”

“Due to its undisputed leadership in the global vacation exchange industry, we are very happy to affiliate with RCI in this endeavor,” said Abel Matutes Prats, CEO of Fiesta Hotel Group. “RCI’s unsurpassed leadership in innovation is also a value added for affiliates who are looking for improved business and for members and owners who are looking for an exciting and new vacation experience.”

About RCI
RCI is part of Wyndham Exchange and Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals, with exclusive access for specified periods to more than 65,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries. Wyndham Exchange and Rentals is comprised of vacation exchange, including RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and provider of travel services to businesses and consumers and The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program; vacation rentals, including Endless Vacation Rentals, Landal GreenParks®, Novasol®, and other renowned vacation rental brands, through which vacationers can rent a variety of property types, from city apartments to villas; and NorthCourse® Leisure Real Estate Solutions, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies with leading brands in lodging franchising, vacation ownership, vacation rentals and vacation exchange.

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About Fiesta Hotel Group
Fiesta Hotel Group is a Spanish hotel chain based in Ibiza, Spain. It currently comprises five brands, including The Royal Suites, Fiesta Hotels, Palladium Resorts, Fresh Hotels, and Ayre Hotels. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, the chain counts with 45 hotels in Spain, Sicily, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Brazil. For more information visit www.fiestahotelgroup.com