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t h e p l a c e s y o u g oA T I O NburgWhat makes Williamsburg so special?History, scenery and a host of activities for allages, families agree.Children are VIP guests at the resorts.They love the costumed characters like“Shrek” and “Superman,” who are on hand togreet them, as well as Wednesday story timeswith “Martha Washington” or “Dr. Seuss,” andtheir own weekly movie, pizza and ice creamnight. All the family is invited for Friday nightmovies and games like “Wheel of Fortune”and “Jeopardy.” The resorts also provideeverything from giant pools and mini-golf tocomputer labs and video arcades to keepeveryone happy.Williamsburg itself is a rare destination,offering American history and amusementparks in equal measure. And when it comesto shopping, Williamsburg has everything fromColonial artisans to giant outlet malls.For Carol Kurzweil, who lives in SanJuan Capistrano, California, the trip wasa special reunion with her two Virginiadaughters, Suzanne Armor and DebraGrady. Carol brought one of her Californiagrandchildren, 13-year-old Kyle Ramos,to visit with his Armor cousins, Tyler, 13,Ashlee, 11, Zackry, 10, and Keelee, 9. Allhad a ball, she reports. “Everyonewanted to stay longer.”Time with grandkids she rarely seeswas a treat for Carol. “They even got meinto the pool, teaching grandma how toswim,” she recalls happily.“With five kids along, we needed plentyto do, 24-7,” chimes in daughter Suzanne,“and there was so much there, we never hada problem. The planned activities were great.My girls loved ‘Reading with Martha’ as wellas a drawing class and making necklacesand bracelets on craft days. The teens likedhaving their own special party night.”One day Suzanne took the boysfishing in a nearby river while Carol andthe girls went to Colonial Williamsburg.“It was so interesting,” Carol says. “Wesaw a passage where people could hideunderground, and a place where theywere re-enacting history, signingimportant papers. I bought thegirls instant cameras to recordit for their ‘memory banks’.”(continued on page 21)2

s h a r e t h e f u nAnd You ThoughtFriendship Couldn’t Be Any More RewardingIt’s worth your while to take another look atthe Fairfield Referral Program! We’ve collected thebest ideas on how to celebrate friendship and TheRewards of Sharing!Yes, the Fairfield Referral Program is everythingit was, but it is also much, much more. More invitingoffers for you and your friends…more flair for ourbeautiful new resorts…more festive destinations…more unforgettable memories…more time sharedwith those you cherish.Look for a fresh crop of vacation packages and adazzling array of special offers for your friends, comingsoon at www.fairfieldecard.com. An eCard is still thefastest way to introduce your friends and family to theFairfield vacation lifestyle that you’ve come to love.All you need to do is make sure your e-mail addressis listed in your friends’personal address books,then select the vacationthat fits them best.Fill in yourinformation andtheirs…personalize your card…and submit! Yourfriends will receive your eCard within seconds!We have wrapped our Bring A Friend offersin perfect packages, great for friendly getaways orreunions. Since we know you love staying at ourresorts, we have also designed cash-back packages sothat you and your friends can sample the luxury andstate-of-the-art comfort of a Fairfield resort for nextto-nothing.Just call 1-800-349-4004 and find out moreabout our newofferings. Thencall a friend, packyour bags andhead to a populardestination for afun-filled stay!We areworking on new, interactive ways for you to have thetools you need to enrich the lives of friends and relativesand introduce them to a lifetime of luxurious vacations.Have an e-mail address? There’s no better wayfor you to stay informed about our special offers,new programs and other “need-to-know” facts thanthrough e-mail. Simply give us your e-mail address atwww.referrals.admin@cendant-trg.com and we’ll keepyou posted.Just remember that with Ambassador Rewards ® ,you can earn valuable credits toward travel,merchandise and maintenance fees — every timeone of your qualified referrals tours! The Rewards ofSharing have never been better!Due to state laws and regulations, residents of certain states maynot be eligible to receive Ambassador credits for referrals made intheir state. Some states may limit participation in the AmbassadorRewards ® program. Reward options, redemption levels, amount ofcompensation and state restrictions are subject to change withoutnotice. Other terms and conditions may apply. See the AmbassadorRewards Member Guide, call 1-800-251-8736, Ext. 9, 2, or visitwww.fairfieldresorts.com/ambassador for details.3

f a i r f i e l d p ro g r a m sWhat You’re Missing!Complimentary golf range warm-ups. Yacht cruiseson South Florida’s Intracoastal. Thrilling rides in a genuineNASCAR stock car. These are just a few of the invigoratingactivities offered through the Play Days program. You mayalready be familiar with Fairfield’s on-site resort activities, butwhat you don’t know about Play Days could leave you feelingleft out!So how is it different? While Play Days eventscomplement existing on-site activities, their two-week runduring each promotion month goes beyond the norm,offering unique and informative venues that appeal to guests’interests. In fact, there are now nine Play Days programs inwhich over 35 resorts currently participate.Kati Freiberg, Manager of Inventory Operations, explains,“For every Play Days event multiple resorts participate, soyou can choose where you’d like to stay in order to takepart. Or, for events like the Fairfield Fall Golf Tour, you canparticipate in several tournaments at various resorts.”Some of the more unique Play Days events — likeprograms that include trips to wineries and cooking seminars— have owners sitting up and taking notice. One guest whoreceived a 15-minute poolside massage at Fairfield Orlandoat Cypress Palms enjoyed it so much she sought additionalR&R at the spa in neighboring Star Island resort for an entireday’s treatment.South Florida resorts Palm-Aire, Royal Vista, SantaBarbara and Sea Gardens recently participated in the New(continued on page 23)Dear Valued Owner,I’ve had a very excitingand rewarding few months,the highlight of which wasmeeting many of you at theFairShare Vacation OwnersAssociation Annual Meetingin May. The theme was“Owners in Focus,” selectedbecause everything we doat Fairfield is about building a world-class organization thatkeeps our valued members keenly in focus. Those whoattended received a warm welcome Thursday evening at aCinco de Mayo reception hosted by Bonnet Creek Resort.Friday was filled with a number of great opportunities,beginning with a morning of Owner Education Seminarson a range of topics. We introduced “FairShare Plus 1-2-3,”a DVD designed especially for new owners. (Watch for itto be added to the Web site during the coming months.)Those attending were given a detailed presentation of theoverarching strategic goals and objectives the FairShareBoard and your management team focus on in managing thisimportant business.In short, the message they heard was that we’recommitted to delivering a high-touch/high-feel productwith a service level that remains innovative and responsible,supported by timely communication. We shared some ofthe ways we’re using Web technology to increase your selfserviceoptions across all areas, and how Fairfield is growingour family of resorts with quality product in desirablelocations that you’ve indicated are of great interest.I was also very pleased to announce that Fairfield hasreached an exciting milestone. We now have more than500,000 owners, making you part of the largest vacationownership company in the world!If you were unable to join us in Orlando, you can still“attend” the meeting via the Webcast, which is available inthe owner area at www.fairfieldresorts.com.Several FairShare Plus members had an encounter ofa different kind in May at the incredible Adventure Clubtrip to Atlantis in The Bahamas. Watch for news on more“adventures” being planned especially for you in upcomingissues of Fairfield Faces & Places.Editor Ruth Shively • Senior Art Director Bill Olivari • StaffWriters Michelle Boname, Cheryl Werley, Joyce Wiatroski •Designers Susan Myers, Cindy Underwood, John VonMutius,Mary VonMutius • Production Manager Jamie OlsonWarmest Regards,Mary MahoneyExecutive VP, Hospitality & Resort Operations4

F O R F A I R S H A R E P L U S M E M B E R SAdventuresNew Destinations. New Memories. A World Of Possibilities.Fairfield Tahoe at South ShoreA Four-Season ParadiseBreathtaking mountain panoramas,clear sapphire blue lake waters andthin, clean mountain air are just thespringboard for the broad appeal ofFairfield Tahoe at South Shore. Savvytravelers are enjoying the four-seasonattractions of this dream destination— once thought of as only accessibleto the rich and famous. In the past thisproperty was available to FairSharePlus members as an Associate locationthrough WorldMark at South Shore.Fairfield now owns 50 units at thisbeautiful resort, one of the newestadditions to the FairShare Plus portfolio.Located in secluded Zephyr Cove,Tahoe at South Shore is an easy 60-miledrive from the Reno/Tahoe InternationalAirport. The carefully planned resortblends perfectly into the surroundings.Tucked snuggly into a wooded grove, ithas the feeling of a rustic getaway whileall the conveniences of home await youinside. Each unit has a fully equippedkitchen as well as a washer and dryer.You can relax in the comfortable livingroom in front of the fireplace, or try asoak in the master bedroom’s whirlpooltub. The resort offers an outdoorswimming pool as well as a kiddie poolthat are open in season, and you canunwind in the two outdoor hot tubsyear-round. The game room providespool and ping-pong tables and there’salso a workout room with exerciseequipment. The picnic/BBQ area is agreat spot for casual outdoor diningwhile you admire the spectacularmountain vistas.There’s so much to see and dowhile visiting Fairfield Tahoe at SouthShore at any time of the year. You canenjoy boating, fishing, parasailing andwater-skiing in warm weather; downhilland cross-country skiing, snowmobilingand snowboarding in winter weather.Nevada Beach State Park is just 10minutes down the road and offerswalking and bike trails, picnic areas andan inviting wide stretch of sandy beach.Take a scenic cruise to Emerald Bay ora gondola ride at Heavenly Ski Resort. Ifgolf’s your sport, you’ll find EdgewoodGolf Course nearby. And you won’twant to miss a visit to the PonderosaRanch. Remember the Cartwrights of“Bonanza” fame? A visit to the ranchmight just tempt you into planning somehorseback riding while you’re in thearea! But if the comfort of the car ismore appealing than a horseback ride,why not take a peaceful drive around thescenic shoreline of one of the world’smost beautiful alpine lakes?Let’s not forget to mention oneof the most popular year-round sports— shopping! Lake Tahoe’s South Shoreincludes fabulous nightlife, too, fromfine dining to live entertainment and,of course, the added excitement ofthe Stateline casinos. Whether you’rea laid-back nature lover, an avid daysports enthusiast or a howling night owl,Fairfield Tahoe at South Shore is sure toplease.5

F O R F A I R S H A R E P L U S M E M B E R SPlus PointersThe Points Credit PoolAs you know, with FairShare Plus you receive an annualallotment of points every year or every other year, dependingon your ownership. You also know that each year you havea 12-month period to travel using these points. This is yourUse Year. And at the end of your Use Year, any unused pointswill expire. With so many great vacation options available toyou through FairShare Plus, you naturally don’t want to letany of your points expire! But do you know how to preventthis from happening?Of course, the best way to prevent your points fromexpiring is to pack your bags, your clubs, your snorkel andswim fins, your suntan lotion…don’t forget the kids…andhead to your favorite Fairfield resort. But in the busy worldwe live in today, things can happen that will prevent us frombeing able to vacation. If you find yourself unable to travelnext year, the Points Credit Pool may be the option for you.The Points Credit Pool is a limited feature that allowsFairShare Plus members to receive credits for their points. Ifyou know in advance that you will not be able to use yourpoints prior to the start of your Use Year, you can place allor some of your points in the Points Credit Pool and receivepool credits for them. Here’s how this feature works:• Place your FairShare Plus Points in the Points CreditPool at least one day prior to your Use Year StartDate, and receive pool credits. (VIP Gold and VIPPlatinum members have an additional six months inwhich to pool their points.)• The pool credits are available to you immediately andare good for three years from the date they wereplaced in the pool.• Use your pool credits to book a Standard or ExpressReservation within the FairShare Plus system.• This optional feature requires a $25 fee.To take advantage of this FairShare Plus program feature,just contact one of our Vacation Planning Counselors at1-800-251-8736, Ext. 1, 1.At A GlanceTravel Planning CalendarIf you are ready to plan your next vacation now, the following chart should be used as a guide for good availability. Pleasekeep in mind that June through August are typically our busiest travel times. Book your reservation online today atwww.fairfieldresorts.com.June - Aug. 2005Sept. - Nov. 2005Dec. 2005 - Feb. 2006March - June 2006Atlantic CityBayBransonFort Lauderdale (Palm-Aire)Orlando (Cypress Palms &Star Island) - August onlyPagosaSmoky Mountains - AugustWilliamsburg - AugustDaytona BeachFort Lauderdale (SeaGardens)Las VegasMyrtle BeachNashvilleOcean RidgeSedonaLake TahoeAlexandriaDestinDurangoFlagstaffGladeHarbourMountainsNewportPlantationNew OrleansOrlando (Bonnet Creek)Fort Lauderdale (RoyalVista)San AntonioHawai‘i (Kona & RoyalSea Cliff)6

F O R F A I R S H A R E P L U S M E M B E R SYour other half gives youanother one of those heart-meltingglances and right then you knowyou’d say “I do” all over again.The Aloha State has longbeen synonymous with romanceand relaxation. One look at itsmatchless natural beauty andyou need no convincing. Andyour other half will need evenless convincing because now isthe perfect time to elope to thisdreamy island.Exclusive to FairSharePlus from June through August,Outrigger Reef on the Beachand Outrigger Waikiki on theBeach guests can say “I do” againthrough the complimentary VowRenewal Ceremony, available eachTuesday and Friday during sunriseat 7:45 a.m. You must be staying ona FairShare Plus reservation at oneof these properties,and have submittedthe vow renewal form to theOutrigger Guest Services agentat the resort no later than 3 p.m.the day prior to your ceremonyrequest. To get the form, log in towww.fairfieldresorts.com and go to“Hot Spots & Specials.”You can double your Hawaiianfun by visiting both the island ofOahu at one of the Outriggerlocations above, and the Big Islandof Hawai‘i at one of our resortsin Kailua-Kona: Royal Sea Cliff,Kona Hawaiian Resort orMauna Loa Village.If scenes from “Blue Hawaii”have begun to conjure up thoseromantic feelings, now is the timeto show your special someone thatyou’d do it all over again. The timingcouldn’t be better! Aloha!Outrigger LuanaWaikikiBe one of the first toreserve a beautiful studio suiteat our newest FairShare PlusAssociate location, OutriggerLuana Waikiki. Situated beside66-acre Fort DeRussy Park, theproperty’s traditional Hawaiianthemes — including ukulele,pineapple and surfer accents— will sweep you away toanother world.Suites are decorated withtasteful wood furnishings thatexude a warm, casual eleganceand the room’s private lanaiprovides the perfect spot forsoaking up Hawai‘i’s fresh airand sunshine.Modern amenities likethe flat-screen TV uniteperfectly with the resort’snative island feel. Grab yourhoney for an afternoon orevening jaunt into the citywhere great venues likeworld-class dining and shoppingare just around the corner.Learn more aboutOutrigger Luana Waikiki byvisiting www.fairfieldresorts.comand make your reservationonline today. Paradise is waiting!7

theJ U N E - A U G U S T 2 0 0 5Wherever your next vacation takes you, be certain that good times lie ahead— whether it’s taking part in the activities your resort has planned, or steppingout and discovering the destination. Keep in mind your resort conciergeor activities staff can provide additional information, including pricing andschedules, on programs taking place on-site and off. Tickets and discounts tolocal attractions and area activities are also available and vary by site. Be sureto inquire what is offered at your destination!FLORIDAFairfield Destin Experience a rebirth of beautyalong the Emerald Coast this summer. Bringthe family out June 18 for the Sand-sationalSummer Sand Fest with sandcastle building byone of Florida’s best. • June 21-26 the 3rd AnnualEmerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takesplace at Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina and in theVillage of Baytowne Wharf with family events,music and entertainment. • The summer heatsup with Picnics in Paradise Summer ConcertSeries Monday evenings at the Market Shops inSandestin, through August 29. • Enjoy ongoingsummer fun at the Baytowne Wharf EventsPlaza with the Seaside Repertory Theater andimprov Sunday evenings 6-7 p.m.; Mini Gras— a family-style Mardi Gras celebration — andBoomin’ Tuesdays, Tuesday nights featuringfireworks over the Village lagoon; WednesdayNight Concert Series from 7-9 p.m.; SunsetCinema, a free family movie under the stars,Thursday nights at 8 p.m.; and Friday NiteFlicks at 8:30 p.m. • Celebrate America’s day ofindependence July 3 and 4 at the Red, White &Baytowne 4th of July Celebration, with an oldfashionedbarbecue on the beach, live music,Photo: Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortThe Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is becoming a premierevent on the world stage of marlin tournaments.Photo: Daytona Beach Area CVBThe Daytona Beach Bandshell, located next door to OceanWalk Resort, will host a series of concerts this summer.contests and a fireworks spectacular over theVillage lagoon. • The Shrimp Fest at the MarketShops at Sandestin Independence Day weekendpromises music, fun and fireworks at dusk overthe Destin Harbor. • Hear local and nationallyrecognized artists during the Mattie Kelly SummerConcert Series at Kelly Plantation CommunityPark Thursday nights in Destin duringJune. • Kids can enjoy free activities and displaysduring Kid’s Day at Fort Walton Beach LandingJuly 14. Join the fun waiting for you in Destin!Fairfield Daytona BeachSchool’s out and it’s vacationtime at the World’s Most FamousBeach! Visit Main Street June 18 forthe year’s largest blues and jazz partyat Main Street Martini & Music Walk. •Enjoy the live entertainment, food and kidsactivities of Juneteenth Family Festival June19, celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S.,at the Cypress Street Park and Police AthleticLeague Center. • Feel the roar of the enginesas drivers tackle 31-degree track banks beneaththe lights at Daytona International Speedway’sIndependence Day weekend, featuring thethrilling 47th Annual Pepsi 400 NASCARPhoto: ©DisneyThe “happily ever after” tale of Cinderella and PrinceCharming continues in Disney’s new “Cinderellabration.”NEXTEL Cup Series Race on July 2. • Hitthe beach for an old-fashioned Daytona Beach4th of July celebration with fabulous fireworksat the Main Street Pier (viewable from theresort). • Join the Seaside Music Theater fora Broadway-caliber production such as Cats(June 30-August 14). • Catch world-class performances— with entertainment ranging frommusic and dance to comedy — at the FloridaInternational Festival July 15 – 31, featuring theLondon Symphony Orchestra. • Don’t miss the4th Annual Reggae Festival at the Inlet HarborMarina & Restaurant August 13 and 14, withgreat reggae bands and activities like hula hoopand limbo contests. • Throughout the summer,Daytona Beach Bandshell Summer ConcertSeries in Oceanfront Park will feature entertainmentfrom bluegrass to jazz. Where betterto spend those lazy days of summer than inDaytona Beach!Fairfield Orlando Orlando opens its arms forsummer fun as the “HappiestCelebration on Earth”continues at Walt DisneyWorld (celebratingDisneyland’s 50 thanniversary) witha newly openedEpcot thrill ride,Soarin’, andenchantingnew shows. •Newly reopened Cypress Gardens AdventurePark debuts its Splash Park featuring wavepools, fun water slides and children’s area inaddition to 38 thrill rides, botanical gardens8

9and an amphitheater featuring more than 50all-star annual concerts including Vince GillJuly 4 with onstage fireworks and Hootie & theBlowfish August 20. • Take a short drive westto the world’s largest private aircraft collectionat Fantasy of Flight. Experience early flight,World War I and II and beyond while strollingthrough hangars filled with more than 40 vintageaircraft. • Tour world-famous Bok TowerGardens featuring the timeless music of the57-bell carillon housed in a unique marble andcoquina tower. Enjoy featured concerts FootHillBluegrass band June 25, Broadway & Jazz July30 and Tammerlin August 20. • Take your pickof July 4th celebrations: lakefront Kissimmee’sOld-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration; theOlde Fashioned July 4th Celebration in WinterPark with live patriotic music, parade, ’50smusic, horse rides and more at Central Park;or Fireworks Over the Fountain at Lake Eolain downtown Orlando. • Don’t miss the “M.C.Escher: Rhythm of Illusion” exhibit openingAugust 13 at the Orlando Museum of Art,featuring one of the most intriguing artists ofthe 20th century. From thrilling theme parks tobeautiful local gardens, Orlando is your havenfor summer solace.Photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale CVBTry something different this summer in Fort Lauderdale andtake a water taxi along the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway.Fairfield Fort Lauderdale Enjoy the freeSunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch the first Sundayof each month at Riverwalk in downtownFort Lauderdale, and the free Friday nightconcert series at Bank of America StarlightMusicals June 17 through July 22 at HolidayPark in Fort Lauderdale, featuring R&B, showbands and classic rock. • July 4th celebrationsabound including the Hometown Family 4that Hollywood Beach Theatre with live music,children’s activities and offshore fireworks; theJuly 4th Family Celebration on Fort LauderdaleBeach offering free entertainment and spectacularfireworks, and Pompano Beach’s Fourthof July Fireworks over the ocean, viewed fromthe City’s Municipal Beach. • Fiesta FortLauderdale celebrates Latin culture June 26,July 24 and August 2 in the Riverwalk A&EDistrict with Latin jazz bands, salsa, arts, crafts,food and fun in the Las Olas Riverfront. • TheHollywood Beach Theatre’s summer concertseries will relax you with country, easy listeningand R&B: check out Theater Under the StarsMondays through July 25, Dancing Underthe Moonlight every Tuesday through July 26,On the Broadwalk Wednesdays through July27, and Broadwalk Friday Fest each 2nd and4th Friday in June and July along Hollywood’ssignature 2.5-mile Broadwalk. • Or opt forPompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars Seriesevery Saturday evening from July 2 throughAugust 6 at various venues. Whatever youchoose, there’s plenty to heat up the summermonths in South Florida.SOUTHEASTPhoto: Jamestown-Yorktown FoundationYoung visitors are led through a military drill at YorktownVictory Center’s re-created Continental Army encampment.Fairfield Washington, D.C. There’s plenty tocelebrate this summer in the nation’s capital.Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, tall ships,living history and children’s activities at the24 th Annual Alexandria Red Cross WaterfrontFestival, June 18-19 at Oronoco Bay Park. • Adaily event June 23-27 and June 30 to July 4,the 39th Annual Smithsonian Folklife Festivalspans the National Mall with music, crafts andcooking. More than 16,000 musicians and54 countries shared the spotlight in previousfestivals so don’t miss this year’s event! • Seethe show-stopping annual parade of the D.C.Caribbean Carnival, June 25-27, featuring 22colorfully costumed bands and entertainment.• What better place to celebrate the nation’sbirthday than in the nation’s capital? July 4thcelebrations begin with a morning parade ofover 100 marching units, a National SymphonyOrchestra performance at the U.S. Capitolat 8 p.m. and fireworks around 9:20 p.m. onthe Washington Monument grounds. • Stopby Mount Vernon for its Red, White & BlueCelebration, an all-day Independence Day eventwith 18 th -century patriotic music, wreath layingand annual Red, White and Blue Concertby the National Concert Band of America. •July 9 celebrate Alexandria’s ethnic diversityat Oronoco Bay Park for USA & AlexandriaBirthday Celebration, featuring the AlexandriaSymphonyOrchestra’s “Swinging onthe Waterfront” and a grandfinale with the “1812 Overture”and fireworks at 10 p.m. • EnjoyGadsby’s Tavern Museum Lantern ToursFriday evenings through August, highlighting18th-century tavern life. Let your red,white and blue shine through this summer inAlexandria.Fairfield Williamsburg (VA) You can hearthe Fife and Drum March down every historicstreet. From the 18th-century homes to themany shops and taverns, there’s much to do inColonial Williamsburg and the surroundingarea. • Take a pilgrim journey through historicJamestown Settlement and Yorktown VictoryCenter and discover “Tools of the Trade,” showcasingnavigation instruments that led coloniststo the New World, blacksmith and carpentryCruise the Crystal Coast on your choice of scenic tours, partycruises or lunch and dinner cruises, available in New Bern.works, Indian tools and more throughoutJune. In August, “Seed to Stalk” explores plantingand cultivation methods used in duringColonial times. • You’ll find many of the area’sColonial and historic restaurants and shops atMerchant’s Square, a short walk from the Dukeof Gloucester Street. • Enjoy old-fashionedcelebrations as Colonial Williamsburg Fourthof July Celebration salutes the 13 colonies witha reading of the Declaration of Independence,a garden party at the Palace and fireworks.Yorktown’s Independence Day Celebration featuresan arts and crafts show, classic car show,parade, children’s games, entertainment, foodand a spectacular fireworks show over the YorkRiver. • Experience travel through Europe’s old

country and the thrill of the “Big Bad Wolf”at one-of-a-kind theme park Busch Gardens.• Escape to the beautiful shoreline of VirginiaPhoto: NC Division of TourismWhitewater rafting down the French Broad River in theBlue Ridge Mountains is a great way to spend the day.Beach August 24-28 for the East Coast SurfingChampionships, the second-oldest continuouslyrun surfing contest in the world. • Bring yourblanket, lawn chair and dinner to the SummerBreeze Concert Series Thursday evenings at6:30 p.m. in July and Wednesdays in August atDuke of Gloucester Street in Merchants Square.Nothing brings out the historian or child in allof us like a summer vacation in Williamsburg.Fairfield Harbour (NC) New Bern is theperfect setting for summer fun. Neuse RiverDays at Union Point Park offers canoe, kayakand raft races, children’s activities, arts andcrafts and food June 18, with canoe and kayakworkshops and live entertainment June 19.• Also at the park, enjoy the musical varietyof Music in the Park, offering classic rock tocountry to blues June 19, July 1, July 4, July8 and August 5. • Listen to Cuban pianistChuchito Valdés blend Caribbean rhythms andjazz at Hot Jazz on the Riverfront at the NewBern Riverfront Convention Center July 23. •Back at the resort, the kids will have a blast atKid’s Summer Camp, and there will be themedmonthly events like Music Mania in June,Celebration of Freedom in July and TreasureIsland in August, highlighting the history ofBlackbeard with family treasure hunts. • NewBern’s daylong Fourth of July Celebration atUnion Park is filled with food, an evening concertby the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band andfireworks over the Neuse River. • Tryon Palaceoffers free garden tours with building ticketpurchase on Independence Day, and will featurea Dramatic Reading of the Declaration ofIndependence. The Estate will also host a SouthLawn Summer Concert featuring the 440thNC National Guard Band July 11. • HistoricNew Bern offers self-guided African AmericanHistoric Downtown Walking Tours July 17 andAugust 21. • With the beach just 40 minutesaway, your vacation is complete with nearbysports fishing (charters available), walks on thebeach and fresh local seafood.Fairfield Mountains (NC) A summer vacationin the mountains provides an invigoratingreprieve from everyday tasks. Bike on one ofnine designated routes while enjoying spectacularscenery through historical sites and ruralareas. • The Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad2005 debuts August 12-13 with more than400 citizen athletes participating in over 25sporting activities. • Enjoy Hendersonville’sAnnual Main Street Antique Show showcasingmore than 100 top-quality antique andcollectibles dealers on its sidewalks June 18.• While there, catch Music on Main Streetconcerts Friday evenings 7-9 p.m. all summerlong. • Soak in some local culture at Shindig onthe Green concerts at Asheville’s City/CountyPlaza Saturday evenings July 2 to September3, with traditional storytelling, cloggers andbluegrass entertainment. • Biltmore WinerySummerfest Weekends July 1-3 and August 6-7entice visitors to enjoy live music, complimentarywine programs, cooking demonstrations,guided production tours and children’s activities.• Biltmore’s Summer Evening ConcertsAugust 19, 20, 26 and 27 feature some of themost noted names in entertainment set tothe backdrop of the breathtaking Blue RidgeMountains. • After a full day, relax on the gorgeoustwo-hour full moon Lake Lure cruisesJune 22, July 21 and August 19. It’s the perfectsetting for a little R&R.Fairfield Sapphire Valley (NC) Festival lovers,don’t miss Asheville’s Bele Chere July29-31, the largest free outdoor festival in theSoutheast drawing 350,000 visitors to enjoyover 20 diverse music acts, local and regionalartisans showcasing their finest handcraftedwork, food ranging from mountain cuisine toGreek, children’s crafts and entertainment. •Tour beautiful vintage homes June 25 duringthe 4th Annual Highlands Historical HomeTour. • Grab a flashlight for a leisurely fireflysearch through the Pisgah National Forest atthe Twilight Tour Looking for Fireflies at theCradle of Forestry June 25. Also catch Smokythe Bear’s Birthday Party with games, puppets,prizes and cake August 6 at the park. • ThePhoto: Asheville Parks & RecreationBele Chere revelers enjoy the beautiful mountains and theSoutheast’s largest outdoor festival in downtown Asheville.18th Annual Symphony Under the Stars July2 features a live pops concert by the GreenvilleSymphony and fireworks set on the slopes ofFairfield Sapphire Valley, overlooking FairfieldLake. • Nearby, check out the Sapphire ValleyArts & Crafts Festivals June 25-26 and August13-14, and the Concert on the Slopes SummerSeries at the Community Center with a varietyof musical and comedic entertainment. •The Annual 4th of July Fireworks and FunDay in Franklin include all-day activities andthe largest fireworks display in Western NorthCarolina. • Experience an old-fashioned 4th ofJuly Street Festival in Brevard with crafts, food,six great musical acts and gigantic fireworksshow at Brevard College. • Head to BiltmoreEstate for three days of blues and jazz music,fine wine and food, children’s activities and avariety of educational programs July 1-3. MakeSapphire Valley your top summer vacation spot.Fairfield Myrtle Beach (SC) This summerenjoy the 60 miles of Myrtle Beach’s sandyshores and cool Atlantic Ocean breezes thatdraw millions annually to visit the GrandStrand. • Check out its seven live musicaltheatres including Alabama Theatre, CarolinaOpry, Palace Theatre, Legends in Concert,Tribute Theatres and the dinner shows at DixieStampede and Medieval Times. • Throughoutthe summer enjoy a free movie one Saturdaya month beginning June 18 at Popcorn & AMovie at Riverfront Park. • Round the Fourthin downtown Conway celebrates June 25 withPhoto: Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of CommerceThe Grand Strand is a great place to set sail this summer.Sixty miles of beach is the perfect gateway to the Atlantic.train and pony rides, food, arts and crafts show,concerts by the Drifters and Doug Stone andfireworks. • Head to Coastal Federal Field inMyrtle Beach with your picnic basket for thefree Independence Day Celebration with familyactivities, live music and huge fireworksextravaganza July 3. • The North Myrtle BeachIndependence Day Celebration at CherryGrove Pier joins in with sandcastle building andkaraoke contests, concert and fireworks whileBarefoot Landing offers boardwalk entertainersand fireworks display over the lake. • No visitis complete without seeing the annual Murrell’sInlet Boat Parade July 4, featuring more than10

11100 patriotic bedecked boats and docks. • VisitLa Belle Amie Vineyard July 16 for the ParrotHead Festival and sample wine and food whilelistening to fantastic Jimmy Buffet-style music,or stop over August 13 for Dog Days of AugustBlues & Jazz Fest. • Creative types will love Artin the Park with fine original arts and crafts atChapin Park July 8-10, and the Craftsmen’sClassic Arts & Crafts Festival featuring a varietyof original works from over 330 talentednational artists and craftsmen at the MyrtleBeach Convention Center August 5-7. • Enteryour catch from pier, surf, inlet or deep sea fora chance to win cash or prizes in the GrandStrand Fishing Rodeo July 2 to August 1. Withall of this at your door, your stay in MyrtleBeach promises perfection.Fairfield Ocean Ridge (SC) Let Edisto beyour prescription for the gnawing stress ofeveryday life. Unblemished by neon signs anddrive-thrus, the town’s slow pace will redirectyour attention to the area’s surroundingbeauty. • Take a Loggerhead Sea Turtle Walk insearch of the nesting turtles each Tuesday andThursday evening at 9:30. • Enjoy an ACEBasin Tour aboard a two-hour pontoon cruiseand discover the basin’s wildlife and historyWednesdays and Saturdays. • Edisto celebratesJuly 4th at An Evening at Prospect Hill: Tasteof Edisto, an afternoon of live music, arts andcrafts, children’s activities and food vendors onplantation grounds July 3. • Just an hour awayPatriots’ Point features hot bands, Kidz Zoneand fabulous fireworks off the flight deck ofExperience Boone Hall Plantation’s Avenue of Oaks duringthe Boone Hall BBQ Cook-Off & Bluegrass Festival in July.the USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor withfree admission and parking July 4. • Decoratebikes, skates or baby carriages for the walkingparade at Red, White & Blue on the Green,an old-fashioned celebration one hour away inSummerville Town Square with music, foodand fun July 4. • Or head to Port Royal for the4th Annual Flying Pig Festival with barbeque,carnival games and prizes, pig decorating, liveentertainment and fireworks at The SandsBeach and Boardwalk July 4. • Just north ofCharleston, the Boone Hall BBQ Cook-Off &Stone Mountain Park’s Crossroads sends you back to an1870s Southern town complete with authentic crafters.Bluegrass Festival July 29-30 features fabulousbarbecue, regional bluegrass music, jump castlesand pony rides located on the grounds behindthe plantation home. • Beaufort’s 50 th AnnualWater Festival in Waterfront Park celebratesthe town’s historical connection to the waterwith Marine Corps Band, talent show, sportingevents, dinners, arts and crafts and street dancesJuly 15-24. Your quest for peace and quiet endshere in Edisto this summer.Fairfield Plantation (GA) Celebrate thered, white and blue in the Old South. Atlantacelebrates citywide with festivities like thePeachtree Road Race and Independence DayParade in downtown Atlanta on PeachtreeStreet. • Salute 2 America at Six Flags June 27to July 4 features a full week of great Americanpastimes with fireworks July 4. • Enjoy the freelaser show and inspiring fireworks over Atlanta’sStone Mountain during the Fantastic FourthCelebration July 2-4. The park’s LasershowSpectacular, an Atlanta family tradition, combinesdazzling neon laser lights, characters, stories,graphics and fireworks, all choreographedto musical favorites, that can be enjoyed nightlythrough August 14. • Come early with yourpicnic basket for a day of family entertainment,live music, children’s activities and fireworksat Centennial Olympic Park’s Fourth of JulyCelebration. • Lenox Square boasts the largestfireworks show in the Southeast in the beautifulBuckhead District July 4, while Turner Fieldlights up the skies with a display immediatelyfollowing the Braves game. • Celebrating thecreative contribution of people of Africandescent with events throughout Atlanta, theNational Black Arts Festival features music,literature, theater and performance art, artistand vendor markets July 15-24. • The AtlantaSymphony Orchestra continues its 32ndAnnual Classic Chastain Summer Music Seriesat the Chastain Park Amphitheatre with actslike Big Bad Voodoo Daddy July 1, DonnaSummer July 27, Hootie and the BlowfishAugust 13, LeAnn Rimes August 17 and others.Join the excitement this summer in and aroundPlantation.NORTHEASTFairfield Berkshires (MA) This summer, theBerkshires are alive with the sound of music,theater, outdoor fun and much more! TheBerkshire Theatre Festival is the nation’s thirdoldest summer theater, featuring four shows aseason (previous stars include Dustin Hoffmanand Al Pacino) in the Berkshire Playhouse. • InPhoto: Mass. Office of Travel and TourismExperience the unique performances of Jacob’s Pillow DanceFestival in the Berkshires — America’s oldest dance festival.Stockbridge, the Norman Rockwell Museumpresents “The Art of the New Yorker: EightyYears in the Vanguard,” showcasing the artisticcommentary evolution of its covers and pages.• Just down the street, the Stockbridge SummerArts & Crafts Show at Berkshire BotanicalGardens features over 50 juried arts and craftsexhibitors at its annual show August 20-21. •Williamstown Theatre Festival celebrates its50th anniversary with some of America’s finestactors on the Main Stage at WilliamstownPlayhouse, presenting nine summer productionsJune 23 to August 28. • July 2-4 the 4thAnnual Berkshire Summer Arts Festival hosts200 juried artists of clay, wood and glass, livedemonstrations, music and gourmet food at SkiButternut in Great Barrington. • Enjoy fullystaged operas by the Berkshire Opera Company,with notable performers from the MetropolitanOpera and New York City Opera. • Jacob’sPillow Dance Festival, the oldest dance festivalin America, features ballet, jazz and moderndance performances June 19 to August 29. •The summer home of the Boston SymphonyOrchestra, Tanglewood in nearby Lenox is oneof the world’s premier cultural centers featuringa variety of performances now through LaborDay, including performer favorites James Taylorand Yo-Yo Ma. • Slow down and enjoy the scenicbeauty of the Berkshires on a hike at MountGreylock, a round of golf or a little canoeing.Fairfield Newport (RI) With the summer seasonupon us, the “City by the Sea” has an abundanceof things to do. A must-do cruise aroundthe Narragansett Bay will afford you the perfectview of a gorgeous Newport sunset — choosea catamaran or a boat that was once raced forAmerica’s Cup. The Spirit of Newport now offers

13featuring lighted floats, marching bands andgiant helium balloons. Fireworks light up themountain skyline one hour after dark the followingevening, July 4. • The 15th AnnualPatriot Festival in Pigeon Forge features freeadmission with food, fireworks and entertainmentin Patriot Park July 4. • Dollywood,now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is theperfect place for wholesome fun, entertainment,music, crafts, rides and special eventslike KidsFest — the largest kids’ festival in theSouth with world-class entertainment and over100 hands-on activities June 17 to August 7. •See the works of 180 of the finest craftspeopleof woodcarving, pottery, metal work and moreat Gatlinburg’s Craftsman’s Fair July 22-31,with bluegrass and country shows daily. • The4th Annual Gatlinburg Heritage on DisplayPhoto: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist DevelopmentMembers of the “Motorless Parade” travel around the squareat the Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival in Murfreesboro.celebrates our area’s heritage in over 80 uniqueshops along an eight-mile loop designated asTennessee Heritage Arts and Crafts Trail August20 to September 5. • Celebrate Freedom!August 13-20 as Pigeon Forge pays tribute to itsmilitary heroes with historical displays, parades,canteen dances, music and fireworks displays.• Head to Riverside Campground and Resortin the Smoky Mountain foothills for the 6thAnnual Bluegrass in the Smokies, August 25-27. Whatever activities you choose, you’ll betouched by the magic of the Smoky Mountains.Fairfield Glade (TN) Summer is filled withsong and celebrations at Fairfield Glade. Jointhe largest American celebration of Appalachianmusic in Smithville July 1-2 at the 33rd AnnualSmithville Fiddlers Jamboree & Crafts Festival,featuring 250 of the nation’s best crafters andcontestants competing for titles in categoriesranging from banjo and fiddle to cloggingand square dancing. • Throughout July, takein the musical and cultural performances ofKnoxville’s Tennessee Theater, among the mostlavish and spectacular architectural performancehalls in the nation. • Fairfield Glade’s recreationdepartment kicks off July 4th festivities with anon-site craft fair, family activities and fireworksover Lake Catherine. • For collectors and bargainhunters, all eyes focus on Hwy. 127 fromAugust 4-7 as half a million shoppers flock tothe area to travel the famous 450-mile Hwy.127 Corridor Sale. • Tour the carefully restoredbuildings of Historic Rugby, celebrating its125th anniversary in its 20 museums, privatehistoric and period homes August 6-7 with specialactivities, period music and demonstrations.• Head to nearby Crossville for the CumberlandCounty Fair featuring livestock, entertainment,concessions, carnival rides, demonstrations andmore at the Cumberland County CommunityComplex August 18-27. Whatever your interest,Fairfield Glade is a perfect choice to seewhy we’re singing your song in Tennessee.Fairfield Nashville (TN) Start your vacationwith a show at Nashville’s longest runningradio show, the Grand Ole Opry, playing everyTuesday, Friday and Saturday evening. • TheErnest Tubb Record Shop Midnite Jamboree,the second-longest running radio show, broadcastslive Saturday nights following the Oprywith free admission. • Fairfield guests receivediscounts at Chaffin’s Barn, featuring dinnertheater comedy all summer long. • Enjoy theOpry Plaza Parties Friday and Saturday nightsand catch some of Nashville’s favorite artists. •The 1st Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival atBelle Meade Plantation, June 18-19, celebratesAfrican American history and culture with artsand crafts, children’s activities, food and performances.• Relive Independence Day 1815 atthe Hermitage July 3-4 with reenactments ofAndrew Jackson’s victorious homecoming fromthe Battle of New Orleans, authentic militaryencampments, cannon fire, musketry and areading of the Declaration of Independence.• Grab your banjo and dancing shoes for the28th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days Festivalin Murfreesboro, July 8-10, for old-time musicand dance competitions featuring motorlessparade, gospel sing, juried arts and crafts showand historic photo exhibition. • Sample beerfrom 25 local and national breweries with livemusic at the 4th Annual Music City Brewer’sFestival at Hilton Park, July 30. Whatever youlike, you’ll find lots to do in Nashville.Fairfield Bay (AR) The country offers truesummer relaxation. On June 25 Clinton’s MainStreet hosts the 6th Annual Archey Fork CreekFestival with live music, games, arts and craftsand antique car show. • July 2 enjoy one ofthe largest fireworks displays in the state at theFireworks Extravaganza on Sandy Beach inHeber Springs with food and great entertainment.• An old-fashioned celebration, the 33rdAnnual Fairfield Bay July 4th event featuresfireworks, parade, arts and crafts and music July3-4 at the Marina and Lakewood Mall area. •Celebrate Independence Day by being a part ofMountain View’s “Old Time Gathering on theSquare” July 1-4, with parade, children’s gameson the Courthouse lawn, free outdoor concertsPhoto: Arkansas Dept. of Parks & TourismOne of the Arkansas Ozarks’ favorite watery playgrounds isGreers Ferry Lake, and summer is the best time to play!and fireworks at the fairgrounds July 4. • See astunning concert at the Women of MountainMusic (July 23) or let great storytellers tickleyour funny bone and pull your heart stringsduring Folk Humor & Storytelling WeekendConcerts (August 26-27) at the Folk Centerin Mountain View. • Watch hand-constructedcardboard boats wiz by at the 19th AnnualWorld Championship Cardboard Boat Racesat Spring Park in Heber Springs, as contestantsvie for the “Pride of the Fleet” award July 30.• Folks travel from all over to attend the 118thOld Soldiers Reunion in Heber Springs, reunitingveterans and their families and featuringcarnival, parade and music in Spring ParkAugust 4-7. • Take in the brightly lit boats atthe Greers Ferry Lake Parade of Lights, featuringdecorated boat contest, food vendors, sandcastlecompetitions and ’60s dance party August13. • Visit the first temporary exhibit — “AWorld of Music” — at the Clinton LibraryPhoto: Silver Dollar City AttractionsSilver Dollar City’s National Kids’ Fest features more than100 hands-on activities for kids, now through August 21.in Little Rock, featuring former President BillClinton’s favorite songs and a recreated WhiteHouse Music Room. Your ticket to a good ol’time is here at the Bay.Fairfield Branson (MO) The summer monthsare the best time to experience all that TableRock Lake has to offer. Luxurious showboatBranson Belle offers dining and entertainmentcruises in a nostalgic atmosphere, while the49-passenger catamaran provides a leisurelypace to view the lake and spectacular Ozark

Mountains. • The kids will love National Kids’Fest now through August 21 at Silver DollarCity, featuring championship cloggers, thePurina Dog Team Challenge, the Xtreme AirShow and more. • Rockaway Beach LakefrontGala Fourth of July Celebration offers food,crafts, the annual Rods and Relics Rod Run andthe Hydroplane Short Course National BoatRaces in the park, with fireworks viewable fromLake Taneycomo July 4. • Hollister’s 4th of JulyFireworks Display and Celebration on HistoricDowning Street features entertainment, children’sactivities, food and fireworks July 4. • SeeFirebursts in Kimberling City, one of the area’smost outstanding fireworks displays viewable byboat or car July 4. • The Super Summer Cruiserevs up August 11-14 at The Shepherd of theHills Outdoor Theatre, welcoming car enthusiastsfrom all over the country with Saturdaymidnight cruise, entertainment, games andprizes; 500 cars are expected. • Popular Cruisin’Branson Lights brings nearly 1,000 nationallyregistered collector cars to Ramada Inn August25-28, featuring concerts and a Saturday midnightcruise along the famous “Highway 76Strip.” Kick back and enjoy the view this summeron your Branson vacation.GULF STATESFairfield New Orleans (LA) New Orleanscranks up the fun as the thermometer rises.Sample Cultus Pearson’s boiled crabs and thefabulous cuisine of local restaurants at theLacombe Crab Cook-off Festival June 25-26,with carnival games, rides and live music inJohn Davis Memorial Park. • Supercharge yourholiday at the 11th Annual Essence MusicFestival at the Louisiana Superdome July 1-3.Photo: New Orleans Metropolitan CVB/Carl PurcellTake a carriage ride and see the sights of historic NewOrleans and the French Quarter, including the Royal Cafe.It’s the nation’s largest annual African Americanevent with over 50 acts each night on fivestages, featuring Aretha Franklin, Destiny’sChild, Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys. • It’sworth the 45-minute drive to the 27th AnnualMandeville Seafood Festival to experience theCajun cuisine and culture, including art, collectibles,entertainment, games, rides, classiccar show and fireworks choreographed to musicJuly 2-4, held in St. Tammany Parish. • The15th Annual Go Fourth On The River blastsoff July 4 with food, music at noon and attractions,culminating with the famous DuelingBarges Fireworks Celebration display over theMississippi River. • Honor native son LouisArmstrong at Satchmo Summerfest August 4-7,featuring a star lineup of musical performancesand food in the French Quarter. • Travelersand locals don white linen for White LinenNight August 6. Take a friendly stroll throughthe city’s Warehouse Arts District and browsethrough nearly 20 stunning galleries. Enjoyfood, music, antiques, theatre and dance exhibitions.Summer heats up with exciting events inthe bayous and coastline of New Orleans.Photo: San Antonio CVBA highlight of the San Antonio Mission Trail is Mission SanJose, the largest and best known of the Texas missions.Fairfield San Antonio (TX) Grab your hatfor a traditional Mexican rodeo at CharreadaJune 19, July 17 and August 21 with barbeque,mariachis and traditional folkloric dances at SanAntonio Charro Ranch. • Explore the missionsalong the San Antonio River and discover theircommunity contribution as religious, educationaland economic influences on a MissionTrail tour beginning at the Alamo. • Six FlagsFiesta Texas features a new show and a newextreme tubing experience, Tornado. Don’tmiss new laser and fireworks show Lone StarSpectacular through August 14 (fireworks onlyJuly 3-4). • SeaWorld San Antonio celebratesJuly 4th with a fireworks display. See the hilarioussea lion duo Clyde and Seamore in TheCannery Row Caper this summer. • Celebratewith Freedom Fest in Market Square July 2-3and find fabulous bargains — from leathergoods to pottery — with mariachi and folkloricdancers, working artists and food. • The July4th Arts & Crafts Show on Riverwalk is theperfect setting for unique shopping featuringlocal and regional craftsmen and jewelers July2-4. • Enjoy chamber music July 6-17 at theCactus Pear Music Festival at Laurel HeightsUnited Methodist Church. • Bring a chair fora free Concert Under the Stars at San AntonioBotanical Gardens July 21 and August 18.• The 21st Annual San Antonio ConjuntoShootout revitalizes hand-to-hand competitionfeaturing more than 25 local pairs on opposingstages, with food, working artists and streetdancing in Market Square July 23-24. Savor theOld West in San Antonio this summer.WESTFairfield Pagosa (CO) If the outdoors isyour passion, Fairfield Pagosa is a summertimemust. The snow-melt from the mountainsfills the local rivers and provides great whitewaterrafting for the summer. Fish the area’snumerous lakes and rivers for trout, bass andsalmon. • The Four Corners is a treasuretrove of pre-historic ruins left by the PuebloIndian ancestors. Tour the cliff dwellings ofMesa Verde National Park or Chimney Rock’sarchaeological area nearby. • Chimney Rock’sFestival of Crafts & Culture July 9-10 featuresinteractive demonstrations of crafts and skills ofancestral Puebloan culture and regional NativeAmerican cultures. Its spectacular moonriseprogram June 21, July 21 and August 19 is amust-see. • Chug over high mountain passeswith breathtaking views on the Cumbres &Toltec Railroad. Park at the west entrance andtake a bus to the east entrance for the best view.• Downtown Pagosa Springs kicks off July 4thwith a parade followed by a picnic, music,Red Ryder Rodeo on the county fairgroundsand over 70 craft vendors along the river,with fireworks ending the day. • Music in thePhoto: Colorado Tourism Office/Tom StilloExplore Spruce Tree House ruin at Mesa Verde NationalPark, one of America’s most cherished archaeological sites.Mountains serenades listeners with free outdoorclassical concerts — in Town Park July 28 featuring“Peter and the Wolf,” and July 22 and 30at BootJack Ranch. • Get ready for new entertainment,rides and vendors at the ArchuletaCounty Fair August 4-7 with arts, crafts, 4-Hrodeo and barbeque and livestock show. Samplethe best of the great outdoors in Pagosa.Fairfield Durango (CO) Durango’s laid-backpace will soothe stressed nerves this summer.Take in the Red, White & Grooves at DurangoMountain Resort. Enjoy barbecue, live musicand games in addition to Purgatory’s regularactivities July 3. • Durango kicks off the 4th ofJuly with a pancake breakfast and run, picnic14

15Photo: Colorado Tourism Office/Tom StilloAdd some adventure to a relaxing Colorado vacation and tryrafting or kayaking in the Animas River outside Durango.at Buckley Park, parade down Main Avenue,evening street dance and fireworks. • Hopaboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow GaugeRailroad (D&SNGR) for a Cascade FamilyWilderness Adventure on the Mountain ExpressJune 27 to August 11. • The D&SNGR’s 7thAnnual Railfest roars to life August 24-28featuring Garden Railway Tours, special locomotivesand more. • Durango’s Main Avenuecloses for Wednesday night street dancing forFiesta Days July 27-31, with parade Saturdaymorning and rodeos Friday and Sunday at thefairgrounds. • Listen to world-class concertsat Music in the Mountains July 17 throughAugust 7, with 250 performers at a variety ofvenues in Southwest Colorado. • The 12thAnnual Main Avenue Juried Arts Festival presentsquality fine crafts with food court and kids’art station August 13-14. • Go back to an era ofheroines, villains and heroes for the DiamondCircle Melodrama at historic Strater Hotel,ongoing through August 27. Rafting and kayakingtrips are further ways to enjoy the Durangooutdoors.Fairfield Flagstaff (AZ) Escape the summerhumidity for the lush mountain forestsof Northern Arizona. Adventure seekers willlove exploring the Grand Canyon and raftingon the Colorado River, while others will enjoythe great fishing and boating on Lake Mary. •There’s music for all ages at Heritage Square’s3rd Annual Flagstaff Music Festival with WestAfrican drumming and dance, reggae, countryand swing June 25. • The 1560s come aliveduring Renaissance in the Pines featuring fullyarmored jousting knights, craftspeople, gamesand food at Fort Tuthill June 25-26. • HeritageSquare hosts Thursdays on the Square, providingmusical entertainment through Labor Day;traditional and classical music Saturday andSunday afternoons; and live entertainmentFridays at 6 p.m. followed by free family movies.• The 72nd Annual Hopi Festival of Arts& Culture focuses on Hopi weaving featuringHopi artists, social dances, traditional foods andstorytellers July 1-3. • Celebrate IndependenceDay with a downtown parade and head back tothe Continental Country Club (on property)for an afternoon of family fun, music and eveningfireworks. • Step back in time and discoverthe western way of life and Flagstaff’s beginningson a guided tour of 13,000-square-footRiordan Mansion. • Learn the Navajo philosophyof living in harmony at the 56th AnnualNavajo Festival of Arts and Culture featuringmore than 50 Navajo artists and storytellersfrom many clans July 29-31. Flagstaff’s perfectblend of American Old West history and present-dayfamily fun make it a charming choicefor summer vacation.Fairfield Sedona (AZ) Enjoy the naturalbeauty of Sedona on a hike through Red RockCountry and marvel at the awesome monolithsof Cathedral Rock, Coffee Pot Rock or SnoopyRock. • Prescott’s colorful past, includingfamous Whiskey Row and its frontier heritage,have drawn visitors to the mile-high cityfor decades. A tradition since 1888, PrescottFrontier Days and The World’s Oldest Rodeo,June 29 to July 4, get bigger and bolder eachyear with traditional parade, Whiskey RowStreet Dance, Rodeo Days Arts and CraftsShow, July 4th Celebration & Family FunPhoto: Verde Canyon RailroadBoard the Verde Canyon Railroad for a rare glimpse of theArizona riparian ecosystem in full summer bloom.Day plus much more. • Enjoy the romanticcomedy of George Bernard Shaw’s “Arms andthe Man” and dark comedy of Shakespeare’s“Twelfth Night” in repertory June 30-July 23at TlaquePaque Arts & Crafts Village. • Join inClarkdale’s old-fashioned Fourth of July celebrationwith a parade at 10 a.m. Then head to theVerde Canyon Railroad for its Star SpangledAmerican Birthday Celebration with barbequeand Dixieland band on the platform July 4.Wine lovers will enjoy the Grape Train Escapesthroughout the summer. You can also ride in anopen-air car on the Starlight Trains. • Drink inthe surrounding beauty at Slide Rock State Park— from the beautiful orchard to the historicbarn and natural water slide nestled in the redrocks. • A visit to one of the Seven Wonders ofthe World, the magnificent Grand Canyon, isthe perfect way to end your trip.Fairfield Tahoe (NV) Board the HeavenlyGondola half a block west of Stateline and witnessthe impressive view of Lake Tahoe as you’reswept up the mountain. • Relive the adventuresand rigors of the early pioneers when the 56thAnnual Hwy. 50 Wagon Train stops in SouthLake Tahoe June 20-21. • The Valhalla Arts &Music Festival at Tallac Historic Site featuresBBQ, concerts, theater and comedy performancesJune 26 to August 27. • Don’t missthe free concerts on Commons Beach duringTahoe City’s Lakeside Summer Concert Serieseach Sunday, 4-7 p.m. • Have a blast at SquawValley Independence Day Celebration July 3,beginning with dinner and a concert in theVillage Events Plaza with fireworks following.• See the largest synchronized fireworks displaywest of the Mississippi at the Star SpangledFourth & Lights on the Lake over South LakeTahoe July 4. • Or picnic on Commons BeachPhoto: Lake Tahoe Visitors AuthorityWildflowers bloom at the Tallac Historic Site, home of theValhalla Arts & Music Festival June 26 through August 27.July 4 for Tahoe City’s Fourth of July FireworksCelebration and reserve your spot for the 9:30p.m. show. • Watch current and former proathletes and entertainers compete in the 16thAnnual American Century Celebrity GolfChampionship July 12-17 at Edgewood TahoeGolf Course. • Squaw Valley USA’s AnnualSummer Festival features 50 artists plus music,wine tasting and exhibits July 23-24. • TheLake Tahoe Music Festival July 21 to August 13at Squaw Valley highlights various music styles— from brass quintets and Gershwin to banjosand bluegrass. Whatever you do, the views atLake Tahoe will leave you breathless.Fairfield Las Vegas (NV) Exciting events areheating up the summer in dazzling Las Vegas.Quickly securing its foothold in the culturalarena, you can expect this city to deliver awell-rounded dose of art and culture. • FirstFridays in the downtown historic arts districtdraw thousands of visitors for performingarts, antique and vintage collectible shops,restaurants and art galleries. • The CentennialConcert at the Fremont Street Experience kicksoff July 2 with Weezer, followed by the RedHot Chili Peppers. Downtown Divas July 3 featuresa brand new light and sound show and a

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t h e p e o p l e y o u m e e tCheryl and Bill Werner like spreading the word about Fairfield.19Though Pat has a bubbly personality, Party Weekendstransformed her into a social butterfly. “When friendstravel with me, they discover that I’m interested in people,just people, period. Everyone’s connected to Fairfield andthat gives you an opening with strangers. It’s a great way tobreak the ice. I introduced Jimmy and Frances to all sortsof new faces they would not have met otherwise,” says Pat.Whether you share the fun with friends on onefleeting weekend or create an entire social networkthrough Fairfield, you’re one of a new breed of travelerwho knows that vacations are much more than a breakfrom routine. Take Betty and Frank Price of West Columbia,South Carolina, who have been members for five years.Though Betty has brought about 20 people on trips withher, no one has purchased. “I have taken people who wouldnot be able to afford a trip, and just seeing them enjoy it isreward enough,” she says. Perhaps the greatest emotionalreward came from a road trip she took up the NewEngland coast with her four nieces and best friend. Theyflew into Boston and stayed in Deer Park, New Hampshire,through exchange. “My niece’s health isn’t very good and itwas her dream to see New England. It was the first timeshe saw the mountains and ocean come together in onespot. To sit back and watch that was very moving.”Many Fairfield owners use timeshare as a way to repaya kind gesture. Yolanda and Warren Dukes of PleasantGrove, Alabama, referred a friend who had given Yolanda’skids a piano when things were tight. Yolanda was able togive back by introducing her friend to Fairfield. Likewise,Betty and Frank borrowed a friend’s mountain house fora getaway. As a “thank you” Betty handed her friend theFairfield book and said, “Pick a spot.” For two weeks, theyhiked, biked and fished together at Pagosa Springs. “I neverdreamed of the opportunities Fairfield provides for me andmy husband. The door opens up and we walk right through— and bring our friends with us.”Remember that old adage “Never mix work withpleasure”? Well, this new breed of traveler has redefinedthat, too. Anytime you have an employee who deservesa pat on the back, there’s a golden opportunity withFairfield. Mark and Lisa Ramsey run a Charlotte-basedreal estate company and were looking for a creative wayto acknowledge the hard work of their office manager,Melanie Schroepfer. The answer: Party Weekends. Melaniebrought along her husband, Todd, and two kids and they allhad a blast in Orlando. “You could show your appreciationin other ways but going on vacation really forces them torelax and have fun,” says Lisa.Bill Werner, also a realtor, understands the importanceof downtime for his hardworking team. He has sent several

t h e p e o p l e y o u m e e tof his agents on trips through Fairfield as a reward for a jobwell done.But when it comes to sharing the fun — and the bestmemories people have — one word pops up again andagain: family. Bill and his wife Cheryl own at Pagosa Springsand at two resorts on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. They’vereferred friends, coworkers and strangers, but each timeBill earns reward credits he invests them right back intofamily vacations by trading them for airline tickets that hecombines with Fairfield stays. By doing this, he and his sonwere able to fly to Michigan to visit grandpa on Spring Break,and he has earned two tickets to Hawai‘i. “As a realtor IOwners Lisa and Mark Ramsey (left) sharethe fun with Melanie and Todd Schroepher.Vacations are important for Yolanda and Warren Dukes and their children.appreciate that I’m getting something tangible for my money.I feel good about referring people — I know they won’t betreated as an outsider but as part of the club.”Selena Cheek and Bobby Armstrong of Centreville,Virginia, bring friends along on almost all their vacations,but the times they cherish most are getaways with theirchildren, Selena’s brothers and her dad. Selena wasreferred by her older brother Elroy, and in turn referredher dad, Herman III, and her brother, Herman IV. “Mydad was in the military for 30 years so we didn’t travelfor fun. Through Fairfield, I want to show my kids howto be family-oriented and I hope that this will pass downthrough the generations.”Before Selena introduced her father and brother toFairfield, they would only vacation together at annualfamily reunions. Now they see each other more often.“Fairfield has brought us closer,” says Herman III. “I lookforward to seeing the grandchildren and watching themgrow. It creates a lot of love in our lives.” Sharing is in thefamily blood: Herman introduced Fairfield to his sister-inlaw,brother-in-law and their families, and they were ableto create a getaway that involved shopping, beach combingand casino hopping in The Bahamas. Herman wants hisyoungest son Jason to get in on the action as soon as hegraduates from college. “A lot of people ask me why Itravel so much. I tell them this is how we roll in the Irvingfamily. If you can get together to share love and life, thosememories will last forever.”Though not as profound, there is one benefit ofreferring that no one expects. Your loved ones becomede facto tour guides. Selena says she practically slept withthe FairShare Plus Member’s Directory for the first threeweeks she was a member in order to fully understandthe program. Now her father, as well as friends she hasreferred, turn to her when they have questions.“My friends call me all the time on vacation and say,‘Thank you hon!’ I can hear kids laughing and screaming inthe background. My dad’s wife Linda once said, ‘Selena thisis the best thing you ever told us about.’ That makes mefeel so good.”Freelance writer Grace Axene lives in Los Angeles and haswritten for Money, Glamour, PC Magazine, Working Womanand other magazines.20

t h e p l a c e s y o u g oYolanda McClain (left) and daughters Nayaa (middle) and Ayana (right) dressin Colonial garb as “Martha Washington” shows them how ladies in ColonialWilliamsburg signaled their romantic intentions using their fans.(from page 2)Joyce Sanchez of Hopewell Junction, New Jersey, findsseveral reasons to look forward to Williamsburg. “I loveVirginia, and I love roller coasters,” she says. The family hadvisited Busch Gardens and Water Country USA, and spent aday on the ocean at Virginia Beach.Joyce treasures the resort because the kids never arguewhile there. “They are too busy. They swim, play tennis andmini-golf, they bring theirroller blades, bats and ballsand have plenty of roomto play. The other kids arefriendly and the staff is soaccommodating; they do gamesand treasure hunts for the littleones,” she relates.All the activity gives Joyceand her husband, Santos, timeto themselves. “Since we bothwork, having time for us is abig plus,” she says.The children and grandchildren of owners Carol Kurzweil and Charles Williamshave some fun in the pool at Governor’s Green. Both families agree that there’salways plenty to do in Williamsburg.Charles and Victoria Williams of Baltimore echo theirfeelings. “No one is ever bored in Williamsburg,” Charlesdeclares. Three generations of the family have been comingtogether annually for 11 years and never tire of it. Thissummer the number of grandkids will grow to seven, theoldest 15, the youngest born this year.“As soon as school is out, the older ones start asking,‘When we are going back?’” Charles reports. “They love thepool, the open space to play; they love it all, especially theannual day at Busch Gardens. Everybody looks forward tooutings like bowling and movies, and all are nearby.”Spacious grounds are also a welcome plus for YolandaMcClain and her daughters, Nayaa, 8, and Ayana, 3, of CherryHill, New Jersey. “We live in an apartment,” Yolanda explains,“so it is special for the girls to have space to ride their bikesShu Lin Hsieh (far left), May Lam (far right) and children Joshua and Harmonywatch members of The Fifes and Drums of York Town perform.21

The Sanchez family — Joyce and Santos, children Dezeree, Jordan, Devon andJared, and grandmother Bernabella Hu — enjoys some time together at the pool atKingsgate in Williamsburg.and go for long walks. They are always asking, ‘When canwe go to the Virginia house?’”The family, including Yolanda’s mom, has been goingto Williamsburg for three years, but last year was the firsttime the girls were old enough to appreciate activities likethe presentation where they learned about life in Colonialtimes, Yolanda says. “They also liked a dress-up night for thekids; Nayaa went as Pocahontas. They were shy at first, butthen had a wonderful time.”History was definitely a plus for the Lam family ofMississauga, Ontario, Canada. “Because we live so far away,places like Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktownwere quite an education for the children — Harmony, 12,and Joshua, 14,” says their mother, May.This was one family that arrived seeking a quietvacation. “Our life at home is hectic,” May says, “and I wasattracted by the photos of Williamsburg because the resortlooked so peaceful. It was all that I had hoped. We had lotsof family time, time for walking and talking.” The family hasvisited several resorts but May reports this was their bestvacation yet.Active or quiet, old or young, Williamsburg seems tohave everything it takes for a memorable trip.Freelance writer Eleanor Berman lives in New York City.t h e p l a c e s y o u g oIt’s NiftyToBeFifty“It’s nifty to be fifty!” At least that’s what my husband says.I, on the other hand, have no complaints. I got to share in hisvery special fiftieth birthday celebration at Fairfield’s Governor’sGreen in Williamsburg last August. What a celebration it was!The weather was beautiful.And though there wereplenty of activities to keepus entertained at Fairfield’sthird, and perhaps loveliest,Williamsburg resort, we werekept too busy with activitiesin the area to spend much time at “Grammy and Grampa’shouse,” as our beautiful granddaughters refer to it.Getting four kids and their families to one central locationat the same time from four distant locations was a monumentaltask. It took some real logistical expertise and a lot of patience.But we were greatly rewarded!Ken and I had the lovely three-bedroom and twobathroomunit to ourselves for the first two nights, since it wasimpossible for our kids to make it that weekend. However, thetwo of us managed to entertain ourselves in the rambling unit,knowing sometime during the upcoming week it just mightseem cramped.Without the kids we spent some time at Busch Gardens,since we probably wouldn’t get to enjoy most of the adultactivities there once our granddaughters arrived. We took intheir Imaginique dinner show and, other than suffering from sorefeet from all the walking, we loved every minute of our time.The kids from Texas and Tennessee kindly scheduled theirflights together so it meant one less trip to the airport. Theplan was for each child to treat Good Ol’ Dad to one dayof activities. And let me tell you, with a little more logisticalplanning we packed a lot into our week. We played miniaturegolf at the Pirate’s Cove and ate at the Aberdeen Barn — oneof Ken’s favorites when in Williamsburg — compliments of hisTexas kids, Shellie, Ed and Abi.We had a picnic and enjoyed the sun and surf at VirginiaBeach compliments of Carrie from Tennessee. It was therewe got to see our first dolphins whisking their way throughthe water. We returned to our unit with a little sand in ourshoes, two sleepy granddaughters, high spirits and thankfullyno sunburn.(continued on page 24)Many thanks to ownerPamela R. Garlick of Stowe,Pennsylvania, for this article.A professional writer, she andher husband own at FairfieldWilliamsburg at Kingsgate.22

f a i r f i e l d p ro g r a m s2004 Golden Pineapple Award WinnersThe pineapple has come torepresent the sincere expressionof welcome, good cheer andwarmth and is widely recognizedas a symbol of the hospitalityindustry. In fact, during Colonialdays in the United States, familieswould set a fresh pineapple in thecenter of the table as a colorfulcenterpiece for a festive meal.This symbolized the utmost inwelcome and hospitality to thevisitor and the fruit would beserved as a desert after the meal. Hence, Fairfield Resortsuses this symbol to recognize its outstanding resorts annually.For the fifth consecutive year, Fairfield has recognized itstop performing resorts in the area of hospitality as judged byowners and guests. With over 65 resorts under managementand more than 3,000 resort management employees, fivedeserving teams were recognized for excellence. Theseresorts received the highest hospitality ratings from allowners and guests in 2004, or were considered the mostimproved resort in both the large and small resort category.The five resorts recognized as 2004 Golden PineappleAward Winners are as follows. Our special congratulations goout to the team at Fairfield Smoky Mountains, which has wonthe Golden Pineapple Award for four consecutive years now.• Fairfield Smoky MountainsTop Hospitality Resort Winner, Large Resort category• Orlando International Resort ClubTop Hospitality Resort Winner, Small Resort category• Fairfield Myrtle Beach at SeaWatch PlantationTop Hospitality Runner-Up, Large Resort category• Fairfield Myrtle Beach at WestwindsTop Hospitality Runner-Up, Small Resort category• Fairfield St. Thomas at Elysian BeachMost Improved Resort, HospitalityFairfield recognizes that our employees are criticalto our ability to provide quality vacation experiences forowners. We commend these resorts for ensuring that everyguest experiences Fairfield’s distinctive brand of world-classservice and exceptional hospitality.from page 4Year’s Healthy Start Heart Healthy Breakfast program withLife Architect Dr. Elisa Roberts. Her lecture, “The Importanceof Indulging in Healthy Pleasures Around You,” drew a largecrowd as participants were challenged to take advantage ofhealthy lifestyle options. Other Play Days programs like thestretch and relax classes, acupuncture and Nikken WellnessProduct Demonstration and Lecture on reducing stressand increasing energy, were so successful they’ve become aregular part of the activities schedule at each of the SouthFlorida resorts.We could go on about the success of these programs,but that would spoil the fun. Why not come experience itfor yourself? Visit www.fairfieldresorts.com for a description ofthe upcoming events. Or, take a look at the list below andplan your vacation around the next event that interests you.Guests need only sign up at the activities center or frontdesk upon arrival. So what are you waiting for? Don’t missyour opportunity to come out and play!MayJuneSeptemberSept. & Nov.OctoberDecemberMother’s MayFather’s Family FunThe Richard Petty Driving ExperienceFairfield Fall Golf TourHalloween HappeningsGet Ready for the Holidays Shopping Trips23JanuaryFebruaryAprilNew Year’s Healthy StartHeart Healthy Valentine’s DayBloom Into SpringBranson’s Bloom Into Spring event in April invited guests to construct their ownbirdhouse. The Meiss family from South Bend, Indiana, proudly displays their creationswhile Activities Coordinator Julianna Fitts looks on.

f a i r f i e l d p ro g r a m sIf you’ve ever had questions about adding more points to yourmembership but didn’t have plans to visit a resort any time soon, you nowhave access to a new Fairfield program that allows you to “shop from home.”Ask A Specialist was created to help you learn about vacationownership at your own pace, on your own schedule. When you call to“Ask A Specialist,” it means you’ll be working with an expert who’s trainedto answer all of your questions — about properties, ownership benefits oranything else.To learn more about any of our new or existing resorts, or to addmore points to your membership, please contact the Fairfield ResortsCorporate Direct Sales team at 1-800-786-4476 or send an e-mail tocorporatedirect@fairfieldresorts.com.Q. I’m a Fairfield owner. Does it matter which home resort I choose if Iadd points?A. Yes and no. The flexibility of points with the FairShare Plus programallows you to use your points at all of our resorts. It depends on howyou intend to use your ownership and how far in advance you typicallymake your vacation reservations. An Ask A Specialist representative cangive you an answer based on your family’s specific vacation needs.Q. I have a friend who’s an owner. Do I have to go to one of the resorts toget involved with Fairfield?A. You have choices. You may directly contact an Ask A Specialistrepresentative, who can provide you specific information to help inmaking this decision. You can also tour a resort through our referralprogram or visit along with the owner on a “Party Weekend.”from page 22On one day Misty, Ryan and Anna,who hale from our home state ofPennsylvania, treated Ken to a relaxingmassage right on site at Governor’sGreen. It was another special treat fora man who usually spends long daysbehind the wheel of an 18-wheeler,bucking traffic for a living. The mealsthese kids provided were prepared byloving hands right in our unit after a dayof swimming at the pristine pool.Ken enjoyed another round of golf atthe Pirate’s Cove when our kids, Bob, Tinaand Raeann, arrived. Then, as one part ofour group left, we topped off our stay withmore time at Busch Gardens — wherethe “guys” took Ken to beer school whilethe females of the group spent their timewatching Abi, Anna and Raeann enjoy themany children’s activities.We even got to spend one dayshopping. Though it wasn’t on Ken’s list ofactivities he most wanted to do while inWilliamsburg, he enjoyed it all the same,because it was time with the family he getsto see too rarely.Our last day and night we weredown to one family, besides ourselves,and we certainly made the most of it withone last trip to Busch Gardens, where wegot to see the Irish Thunder show, whichwe loved.It was a vacation from which wereturned exhausted! But isn’t that the signof a good vacation? A very satisfying one,indeed; proving it is Nifty to be Fifty. Atleast when you’re a Fairfield owner.This advertising material is being used for the purpose of solicitingsales of timeshare interests.The following terms and conditions apply to the Destination Deal offers on the back page.Terms & Conditions: Must travel with spouse, if married, and attend a sales presentation lasting 90 or 120minutes, depending on location selected, on the benefits of acquiring ownership in a Fairfield timeshareresort. You must be either a Fairfield owner or 21 years of age or older, employed full time or retired, have a minimum annual household income of at least $50,000 and havenot visited a Fairfield resort within the last 6 months. Fairfield employees are not eligible for this offer. Transportation, airfare, meals not specifically included, parking fees, roomtaxes and incidentals such as phone calls and gratuities are not included. Offers expire and travel must begin by 12/31/05. Inventory offered may vary. Choice of destination dependson your state’s registration requirements. See back page for offers. The price range of the interests offered varies from $11,340 - $40,500 and is subject to change without notice.Bonnet Creek. Fairfield Williamsburg. Grand Desert Resort. Daytona Beach at Ocean Walk. NJ Reg NO 99/19-118/3 NJREC. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Please call fordetails. This is not an offer to residents in any state where registration requirements have not been met. Fairfield Resorts, Inc., 5259 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, FL 33063.The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor.24

➚Visit Us Online at:www.fairfieldresorts.com☎ Call 800-251-8736Press 1 for Reservations & Vacation PlanningMon.-Fri. 8 am-10 pm EST; Sat.-Sun. 9 am-6 pm ESTFairShare Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 1Discovery Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 2FAX Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 3Press 2 for Financial Services*& Title and Ownership ChangesFinancial Services: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-7pm ESTTitle: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm ESTLoan Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 1FairShare Plus/Leisure Plan Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 2Title & Ownership Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 3Press 3 for Owner Relations & Ambassador RewardsMon.-Fri. 8 am-8 pm EST; Sat. 9 am-6 pm ESTReservations & Vacation Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 1Ambassador Rewards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press 2Assistance with Contracts, Sales & Web Site . . . . . . . Press 3✆25Other Important Numbers:New Owner Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-922-0855FairShare Plus VIP Reservations Hotline . . . . . 888-884-4321Spanish/English International Services . . . . . . . 954-935-4382Japanese International Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 808-921-1044Vacation Break Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-732-0203☛ Maintenance Fee* Questions:Fixed Week Owners at Palm-Aire, SantaBarbara, Ocean Palms, OrlandoInternational Resort Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-633-4339Fixed Week Owners at allother resorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call your home resort✉✉c o n t a c t i n f o r m a t i o nOwner Relations by Mail/Fax:Fairfield Resorts, Inc.8427 SouthPark Circle, Suite 500Orlando, FL 32819Fax: 407-370-6328Financial Services by Mail/Fax:Cendant Timeshare Resort Group - Consumer Finance10750 West Charleston Boulevard, Suite 130Las Vegas, NV 89195Fax: 702-304-4215* Maintenance fees are for operating your home resort association. FairShare Plus feesare for the FairShare Plus Program Assessment fees, which include reservation fees,housekeeping credits, administrative costs, etc.s e r v i c e c o r n e rAmy Evans:ManagerAt Your ServiceIncreasing guest delight haslong been a Fairfield goal. Now,delighted guests can expect evenmore. Specialized managers likeAmy Evans are leading the way byproviding Fairfield owners face-tofacecontact to discuss membership questions in person,rather than over the phone, through a new program calledManager At Your Service (MAYS).The first to pilot this program at Fairfield Las Vegasat Grand Desert last November, Amy serves as a personalcontact for owners seeking information on various facetsof FairShare Plus, showing them how to get the most fromtheir membership. She acts as the primary liaison betweensales, the resort and the guest, ensuring each person’s needsare met and issues are resolved.Amy’s supervisor, Assistant Resort Manager TaraKreutz, explains that the position of MAYS has providedGrand Desert with another resource with which to exceedguest expectations. Says Tara, “Amy has a proven recordof demonstrating a high level of empathy and compassionfor the needs of our members and guests. Grand Desert’scustomer delight has already risen in the short time sinceMAYS’ inception due to Amy’s efforts.”With three years hospitality background under herbelt, Amy began with Fairfield in mid-2000 as Front DeskSupervisor for Fairfield Destin, where she earned an awardfor dedication and leadership. After transferring to FairfieldDaytona Beach as Assistant Guest Services Manager, she waspromoted to MAYS at Grand Desert.Focusing on being proactive and efficient, MAYSpartners with other departments like Guest Services, ResortManagement, Reservations, Sales and Vacation Planning andsister companies RCI and Trendwest to bring about thebest possible result. Says one owner who visited FairfieldMyrtle Beach at SeaWatch, one of the four sites that havesuccessfully piloted MAYS, “This will only benefit owners anddirectors in building better relationships.”To update your mailing address,change your profile or ask about your points,call 1-800-251-8736, or visit our Web site atwww.fairfieldresorts.com.

$89onlyper package• 2 nights accommodations at a Fairfield Williamsburgresort (if available), the Comfort Inn King George,Country Inn & Suites or comparable area hotel for 2adults and 2 children (under age 18)• $30 Dining Certificate to a popular area restaurant such as Seafare, KyotoJapanese Steakhouse, Country Harvest Buffet, Red, Hot & Blue, Ramada Inn1776, Sal’s Italian Restaurant, Fireside Chophouse or The Jefferson Restaurant• A Williamsburg Coupon Book with hundreds of dollars in “percent-off”discount coupons to use during your vacation from area restaurants and attractionsPLUS, YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER:• 2 Colonial Williamsburg ® Colonial Sampler Tickets (retail value $66) OR• 2 Tickets to Busch Gardens; seasonal (retail value $85)$59onlyper packageWILLIAMSBURG3 Days & 2 Nights EscapeMention Offer Code: OWN1880Save up to $347 Retail value: $174-$436depending on room availability, incentive and travel dates selectedNASHVILLE3 Days & 2 Nights Escape• 2 nights accommodations at Fairfield Nashville (ifavailable) or at the Wingate Inn, Holiday Inn Select ora comparable area hotel rated 3 stars or higher for 2adults and 2 children (under age 18)• $30 Opry Mills ® Mall Gift CertificatePLUS, YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER:• General Jackson ® Dinner Cruise for 2 (retail value $65) OR• $50 Dinner Certificate to a popular area restaurant such as Olive Gardenor Outback SteakhouseMention Offer Code: OWN1878Save up to $286 Retail value: $170-$345depending on room availability, incentive and travel dates selected$69onlyBRANSON3 Days & 2 Nights Escape• 2 nights accommodations at a Fairfield Bransonper package resort (if available), the Travelodge at the Falls,Howard Johnson or comparable area hotel rated3 stars or higher for 2 adults and 2 children (underage 18)• 2 Tickets to your choice of live entertainment venues featuring thevery best in country and popular music. Choose the Dixie Stampede ® , JimStafford Show or The Platters ® just to name a few, or experience rip-roaringrides and entertainment at Silver Dollar City ® (retail value up to $96).• $30 Dinner Certificate to a popular area restaurant such as McFarlain’s orMcGuffey’s• $25 Tanger Mall Shopping Certificateonly$69per packageMention Offer Code: OWN1876Save up to $281 Retail value: $162-$350depending on room availability, incentive and travel dates selectedSAN ANTONIO3 Days & 2 Nights Escape• 2 nights accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express,Woodfield Suites or comparable area hotel for 2 adultsand 2 children (under age 18)PLUS, YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER:• $25 Dinner Certificate to a popular area restaurant such as Landry’s, Joe’sCrab Shack, Salt Grass, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Chili’s, Macaroni Grill orCasa Rio AND• 2 Rio San Antonio Cruise Tickets (retail value $10)OR• 2 Adult Tickets to Fiesta Texas, a Six Flags Theme Park; seasonal(retail value $79)$89onlyDESTIN3 Days & 2 Nights Escape• 2 nights accommodations at a Fairfield Destinresort (if available), the Wingate Inn, Comfort Inn Destinper package or comparable area hotel rated 3 stars or higher for 2adults and 2 children (under age 18)• $25 Silver Sands Designer Shopping Certificate. Shop ’til you drop atDestin’s premier outlet mall!PLUS, YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER:• 2 Southern Star Dolphin Cruise Tickets (retail value $50) OR• $50 Dinner Certificate to a popular area restaurant such as Angler’sBeachside Grill or Lucky Snapper Grill & BarMention Offer Code: OWN1877Save up to $395 Retail value: $195-$484depending on room availability and travel dates selected5259 Coconut Creek ParkwayMargate, FL 33063Mention Offer Code: OWN1879Save up to $326 Retail value: $113-$395depending on room availability, incentive and travel dates selectedADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDPRESORTED STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDHICKORY NCPERMIT NO. 104This advertising material is being used for the purpose ofsoliciting sales of timeshare interests.Call 800-274-4001to make your reservation and mention the offer code.Actual available offers depend on state of residence. See page 24 for terms & conditions.