INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES PLAYA DEL SOL GRAND IN MEXICOM
Resort Receives Industry Renowned Five Star Award
Miami, Florida, February 27, 2004 – Interval International, a leading global vacation exchange company announced the affiliation and Five Star recognition of Playa Del Sol Grand, a vacation-ownership resort located on Flamingos Beach just north of Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.
"We are proud to be adding this premier resort to our global exchange network," said Marcos Agostini, region director for the Caribbean and Latin America in the Resort Sales and Service Department for Interval International. "The Five Star Award acknowledges Playa Del Sol Grand’s superior location, wealth of amenities, and its commitment to quality service standards."
The first phase of this mixed-use oceanfront property has 66 studio, one- and two- bedroom timeshare and condominium units, and 189 additional units are scheduled to be completed by 2006. The resort is set amidst beautiful Tahitian-style landscaping accented by coconut palms and overlooks Flamingos Beach on the Bay of Banderas, a 30-mile wide stretch of water surrounded by tropical jungles and lush rain forests . Guests can enjoy numerous onsite amenities such as two restaurants, spa, gym, nearly 450 feet of beach, a stunning infinity pool with a swim-up bar overlooking the bay, multiple aquatic sports. Golf is available either at the neighbouring Flamingos Golf Course or nearby at any of the championship courses located around the bay. A Kids' Club facility will open at the end of this month.
Today, virtually a third of the Bay of Banderas' coastline is still reachable only by boat, including many beautiful coves and beaches lacing the shoreline. Rich in sea life , the Bay is wintering ground for humpback whales frequently seen breaching during their December through March sojourn there.
Playa Del Sol Grand i s an ideal setting for visitors to enjoy sun, sand, and surf, in a tranquil atmosphere away from crowds and congestion, just 15-minutes north of Puerto Vallarta Airport. Although nearby Puerto Vallarta retains the unique charm of a seaside Mexican village, it has developed into a sophisticated, cosmopolitan, international tourist destination, with stylish shops, a bustling municipal market, and varied first-class restaurants and nightclubs.
"We are very pleased that our distinctive new resort has received the Five Star rating and we also very happy to be working closely with Interval International," said Antonio Moreno Osorio, president of the Playa del Sol Group.
The resort received the Interval International Five Star Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the vacation ownership industry, in recognition of the exceptional vacation experiences it provides. To qualify for the Interval International Five Star designation, resorts must first be evaluated according to Interval’s Quality Rating System – an objective, quantitative assessment of the resort’s location, vacation area, facilities, accommodations, and guest services. After qualification, the resort must maintain high levels of exchange guest satisfaction monitored by a Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) and regular on-site inspections by Interval personnel.
Owners at Playa Del Sol Grand become members of Interval’s upgraded membership program, Interval Gold, entitling them to enjoy an array of discounts and services in addition to the opportunity to exchange their accommodations for those at other resorts in Interval’s worldwide network. Members also receive access to specially priced travel and leisure services, quarterly travel magazines and newsletters, printed and electronic international resort directories, and a host of other privileges.
Since 1976, Interval International has led the vacation ownership industry with innovative products and the highest levels of quality, service and value complemented by a global network of 2,000 resorts in 75 countries. With its headquarters located in Miami, Florida, Interval employs nearly 1,700 people worldwide and serves its developer clients and more than 1.5 million member families through 26 offices in 17 countries. Interval provides its members – timeshare owners from around the world – with a variety of exchange services and year-round travel related benefits to enhance their vacation experiences. Interval International is an operating business of IAC.
