THREE NEW CLUB MAHINDRA RESORTS JOIN RCI
Bangalore 11-11-2010 —RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced three new affiliations with resorts that are part of leisure hospitality major Club Mahindra.
The new resorts include Club Mahindra Nature Trails in Corbett, Ullarakhand, Club Mahindra Royal Demazong in Gangtok, Sikkim, and Club Mahindra Whispering Pines in Mashobra, Shimla. Located in the north and north-eastern regions of India, these new resorts add to RCI’s portfolio of highly sought-after destinations for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
“RCI is very proud to continue to grow our long-standing relationship with Club Mahindra as we welcome these extraordinary new resorts into our global exchange program,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, RCI. “Each of these resorts exemplifies the wide range of vacation experiences that our 3.8 million members can enjoy in approximately 100 countries across the globe.”
“We are thrilled to announce these three new affiliations with RCI,” said Ramesh Ramanathan, managing director, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. “We are glad that our members will enjoy the RCI advantage that allows for greater vacation flexibility and an opportunity to explore new destinations with every holiday.”
Club Mahindra Nature Trails, Corbett
Built in contemporary architectural style, Club Mahindra Nature Trails is on the banks of River Kosi in Nainital District, one of the lone surviving stretches of unspoiled lower Himalayan hinterland. The resort is laid out on verdant landscaped grounds with 50 fully-furnished units offering spectacular views of the river. Resort facilities include a multi cuisine and an open air specialty restaurant, bar, spa and activity centre. Nearby tourist attractions include Corbett Waterfall, Garjia Temple, Corbett Museum, Dhikala-Machaan and the National Tiger Reserve Park.
Club Mahindra Royal Demazong, Gangtok
Club Mahindra Royal Demazong, faces the legendary Chola Range and is surrounded by lush green valleys yielding a relaxing ambience. All 32 units offer amazing views of the majestic mountains and resort facilities include a multi-cuisine restaurant, lounge bar, 24-hour room service, activity centre and spa. Away from the bustling city, guests can enjoy nature walks with views of Mt. Khangchendzonga, a wide range of indoor and outdoor games, adventure activities and sightseeing tours.
Club Mahindra Whispering Pines at Mashobra (Shimla)
Situated over 7,000 feet above sea level, the breathtaking hill station of Mashobra is part of the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, a quaint town that dates back to the 18th century. The resort has been refurbished in contemporary style, offering 67 spacious and tastefully decorated apartments. All apartments are well appointed and some offer breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayan ranges. The facilities include a multi cuisine restaurant, a specialty restaurant, bar, activity centre and spa.
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