RCI Welcomes ABC Boat Management To Its Worldwide Network Of Affiliated Resorts
August 4, 2009 in All News, Europe, Group RCI, Wyndham Worldwide by Timeshare & Fractional NewsRCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced a new affiliation with ABC Boat Management, offering RCI members canal boat holidays on the beautiful waterways of England.
As part of this relationship, Anderton Marina near Northwich, Cheshire, and Hilperton Marina near Trowbridge, Wiltshire, join the RCI exchange programme.
“We are very pleased to welcome the Anderton and Hilperton Marinas into the RCI network,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Group RCI. “These new affiliates will soon offer our more than 3.8 million members the chance to enjoy canal boat holidays on the scenic and picturesque waterways of the United Kingdom all year round. They are tremendous additions to RCI’s collection of top quality vacation options.”
Anderton Marina, situated in the heart of northwest England, offers cruising opportunities on the River Weaver, Trent and Mersey Canal, Bridgewater Canal, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canals. Anderton Marina also offers easy access and available moorings close to the historic city of Chester, with its walled city centre offering shops, galleries and the majestic cathedral.
Hilperton Marina on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Wiltshire is located near the World Heritage City of Bath, which has a history stretching back to the Roman Baths after which it is named and can still be visited today. Moorings are available near the city centre. The medieval town of Bradford on Avon, where weavers’ cottages cling to the side of the Avon valley, is also a common stop for travellers, while the city of Bristol is another popular place to visit.
Both affiliates offer subscribing members the opportunity to take charge of their own canal boat to experience and enjoy the beauty, heritage and wildlife of some of Britain’s most established waterways. The laidback nature of canals and narrow boating are an ideal way to relax and escape from the hectic pace of modern life, as well as an opportunity to enjoy the countryside from a new vantage point. Members can moor up at a canal-side pub for lunch or dinner, while all boats, which sleep up to six, come complete with full kitchens including a microwave, as well as central heating, television and other facilities.
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About ABC Boat Management
Canalboat Club vessels are managed by ABC Boat Management, which is a subsidiary of ABC Leisure Group, the largest privately-owned specialist operator of narrowboats on the UK’s canals and rivers. The company has 35 years experience of operating boats and provides a vast array of associated services. For more information visit www.abcboatmanagement.com, www.abclg.com and www.canalboatclub.com.
About Group RCI
Group RCI, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies, (NYSE: WYN) is the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals, with exclusive access for specified periods to more than 73,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries. The company is comprised of vacation exchange, including RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and provider of travel services to businesses and consumers and The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program; vacation rentals, including Endless Vacation RentalsSM , Landal GreenParks®, Novasol®, and other renowned vacation rental brands, through which vacationers can rent a variety of property types, from city apartments to villas; and NorthCourse® Leisure Real Estate Solutions, an international leader in providing a full spectrum of advisory, research, and asset management services. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies with leading brands in lodging franchising, vacation ownership, vacation rentals and vacation exchange.
