Military Families Offered Discount Vacations At AFVClub.com By Endless Vacation Rentals® By Wyndham Worldwide
February 1, 2010 by Timeshare & Fractional News · Leave a Comment
Enhanced Armed Forces Vacation Club website makes it simple and enjoyable for military families to select and book their vacation online
Endless Vacation Rentals (EVR), one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the launch of a new Armed Forces Vacation Club website that allows military families and government employees to easily search for and book discount vacation rentals at resorts worldwide. Available at www.AFVClub.com, no registration is needed and only proof of DOD affiliation or military ID is required to access available vacation rentals.
“The new Armed Forces Vacation Club site offers military families and government employees the opportunity to take advantage of some great vacation rental options,” said Sean Lowe, managing director, Endless Vacation Rentals and Revenue Management. “For 10 years, EVR has offered great Space-A weekly vacation rental rates to military families and, now with the enhanced site, visitors can search available dates for selected destinations, book securely online and complete the reservation transaction in three easy steps.”
AFVClub.com offers advanced booking functionality that allows visitors to view all rental options available, including Space-A accommodations, along with quality resort photos and descriptions. By clicking on the search tab for Space-A accommodations, visitors can access a list of featured destinations worldwide, accompanied by a Google map that helps visitors navigate and learn about featured destinations worldwide.
“All of our Morale, Welfare and Recreation offices now have their own dedicated page which features monthly deals and highlighted destinations,” added Lowe. “With this feature, visitors can set their own Morale, Welfare and Recreation booking session which will automatically set their installation number for future reservations allowing quick and easy booking and confirmation.”
For additional information on the Armed Forces Vacation Club visit AFVClub.com.
Endless Vacation Rentals® by Wyndham Worldwide, available online at www.evrentals.com, offers one of the largest global selections of more than 200,000 vacation rental accommodations including homes, villas and resort condos in desirable destinations in 100+ countries. EVRentals.com is not a rental listing company; it is a true hospitality provider allowing consumers to search and book a wide variety of vacation rentals around the world as easily as reserving a hotel room online. Unlike rental listing companies, EVRentals.com allows customers to search in real time and pay by credit card in U.S. currency. With few exceptions, reservations are backed by a Best Price Guarantee and are 100 percent refundable if cancelled at least three days before check-in. Additionally, members of the free Wyndham Rewards® program earn 5,000 Wyndham Rewards® points per qualified stay.
The Endless Vacation Rentals YourFatChance.com LOL Vacation Contest is currently calling for funny travel stories and for visitors to tickle the hippo. The top 25 funniest entries, as chosen by EVR, will be announced on or around February 20, 2010, and posted at YourFatChance.com. Visitors can then cast their votes for the funniest story until April 2, 2010. Additionally, throughout the campaign, six one-week vacations and cash prizes totaling nearly $5,000USD will randomly be awarded to participants.
Winners will be announced the week of April 19, 2010, and the story receiving the most votes will receive the Grand Prize: a one-week vacation rental stay, valued at up to $5,000USD, through EVRentals.com, plus $5,000USD in cash cards. The First Prize winner will receive a one-week vacation rental stay, valued at up to $2,500USD, plus $2,500USD in cash cards and the Second Prize winner will receive a one-week vacation rental stay, valued at up to $1,000USD, plus $1,000USD in cash cards.
For more information about Endless Vacation Rentals® or to book your next vacation, go to http://www.EVRentals.com.
About Endless Vacation Rentals
Endless Vacation Rentals, one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN) provides access to one of the largest collection of global vacation rentals in the industry, allowing travelers to browse from more than 200,000 accommodations. At www.EVRentals.com it’s as easy and convenient to search for, view availability, and book vacation rentals as booking typical hotel accommodations online. For more information on Endless Vacation Rentals or to book a vacation rental, visit www.EVRentals.com or call 1-877-STAY-EVR (1-877-782-9387).
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Email this postLaugh Out Loud (LOL) And Tickle The Hippo At YourFatChance.com For A Chance To Win Some Awesome Prizes - No Joke!
November 3, 2009 by Timeshare & Fractional News · Leave a Comment
Endless Vacation Rentals® launches the LOL Vacation Contest; tell your funniest travel story for an opportunity to win a week’s vacation plus cash
Building off the success of its first YourFatChance.com contest, Endless Vacation Rentals (EVR), one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is again looking to turn someone’s funny story into an Endless Vacation and give away more than $40,000USD in prizes. The enhanced and interactive YourFatChance.com LOL Vacation Contest is now calling for funny vacation stories and visitors to tickle the hippo.
“We saw how much fun everyone had with the first contest and thought another contest -this time geared toward vacation stories - would again be a way to send three lucky winners on an even better vacation,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Wyndham Exchange and Rentals. “Endless Vacation Rentals offers excellent vacations to thousands of vacationing families every year, and we’re hoping this LOL Vacation Contest will bring out the fun-loving people who want to take advantage of the quality and value that Endless Vacation Rentals offers.”
Starting on November 2, 2009, contest participants can enter their funniest vacation story at YourFatChance.com. The top 25 funniest entries, as chosen by EVR, will be announced on or around February 20, 2010, and posted at YourFatChance.com. Visitors can then cast their votes for the funniest story until April 2, 2010. Additionally, throughout the campaign, six one-week vacations and cash prizes totaling nearly $5,000USD will randomly be awarded to participants. Full contest rules are available at www.YourFatChance.com.
Winners will be announced the week of April 19, 2010, and the story receiving the most votes will receive the Grand Prize: a one-week vacation rental stay, valued at up to $5,000USD, through EVRentals.com, plus $5,000USD in cash cards. The First Prize winner will receive a one-week vacation rental stay, valued at up to $2,500USD, plus $2,500USD in cash cards and the Second Prize winner will receive a one-week vacation rental stay, valued at up to $1,000USD, plus $1,000USD in cash cards.
As part of the vacation contest, EVR will display a YourFatChance.com advertisement in New York’s Times Square prompting participants to text “LOL” to 95495 to tickle the hippo with their cell phones. The goal of collecting tickles is to reach 100,000 and send two deserving families on a vacation; one family was selected by Christel House International Foundation and the other was selected by the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Throughout the contest, visitors can visit YourFatChance.com to tickle the hippo as often as they like to help reach the goal.
Endless Vacation Rentals® by Wyndham Worldwide, available online at www.EVRentals.com http://www.evrentals.com, offers one of the largest global selections of more than 200,000 vacation rental accommodations including homes, villas and resort condos in desirable destinations in 100+ countries. EVRentals.com is not a rental listing company; it is a true hospitality provider allowing consumers to search and book a wide variety of vacation rentals around the world as easily as reserving a hotel room online. Unlike rental listing companies, EVRentals.com allows customers to search in real time and pay by credit card in U.S. currency. With few exceptions, reservations are backed by a Best Price Guarantee and are 100 percent refundable if cancelled at least three days before check-in. Additionally, members of the free Wyndham Rewards® program earn 5,000 Wyndham Rewards® points per qualified stay.
For more information about Endless Vacation Rentals® or to book your next vacation, go to http://www.EVRentals.com.
About Endless Vacation Rentals
Endless Vacation Rentals, one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN) provides access to one of the largest collection of global vacation rentals in the industry, allowing travelers to browse from more than 200,000 accommodations. At www.EVRentals.com it’s as easy and convenient to search for, view availability, and book vacation rentals as booking typical hotel accommodations online. For more information on Endless Vacation Rentals or to book a vacation rental, visit www.EVRentals.com or call 1-877-STAY-EVR (1-877-782-9387).
For information on advertising and editorial opportunities with Perspective Magazine & Owners Perspective Magazine; the leading independent B2B & B2C magazines for the timeshare and fractional ownership industries visit www.perspectiverates.com
Endless Vacation Rentals® Opens Voting for the YourFatChance.com Vacation Contest — Let the Voting Begin!
June 5, 2009 by Timeshare News · Leave a Comment
Voters can enter to win one of 12 one-week vacations with online scratch-off game
Endless Vacation Rentals (EVR), one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is making a difference in this tough economy, one vacation at a time, with its YourFatChance.com vacation contest. Since the contest began on March 17, participants have submitted their funny bad luck stories in hopes of winning a vacation. After reviewing thousands of stories, the EVR judges have chosen the top 25 funniest entries.
From May 13-June 24, 2009, America can vote for their favorite finalist, helping one lucky individual win the Grand Prize: a one-week vacation rental from EVRentals.com (valued at up to $2,500 USD) plus $2,000 USD in VISA® gift cards. The runner-up will win First Prize: a one-week vacation rental (valued up to $1,500 USD). The Grand Prize and First Prize winners will be announced in July 2009. During the six-week voting period, people can also try their luck at an online scratch-off game to win a vacation: 12 one-week vacations will be awarded.
“As one of the world’s largest vacation rental providers, we want to send people on great vacations, particularly at a time when people are tightening their belts because of the economy,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Group RCI. “Everyone needs a vacation and we hope this contest will give people more to smile about while showcasing the terrific values inherent in our vacation rentals.”
Endless Vacation Rentals® by Wyndham Worldwide, available online at www.EVRentals.com, offers one of the largest global selections of more than 200,000 vacation rental accommodations including homes, villas and resort condos in desirable destinations in 100+ countries. EVRentals.com is not a rental listing company; it is a true hospitality provider allowing consumers to search and book a wide variety of vacation rentals around the world as easily as reserving a hotel room online. Unlike rental listing companies, EVRentals.com allows customers to search in real time and pay by credit card in U.S. currency. With few exceptions, reservations are backed by a Best Price Guarantee and are 100 percent refundable if cancelled at least three days before check-in. Additionally, members of the free Wyndham Rewards® program earn 5,000 Wyndham Rewards® points per qualified stay.
For more information about Endless Vacation Rentals® or to book your next vacation, go to www.EVRentals.com.
About Endless Vacation Rentals
Endless Vacation Rentals, one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN) provides access to one of the largest collection of global vacation rentals in the industry, allowing travelers to browse from more than 200,000 accommodations. At www.EVRentals.com it’s as easy and convenient to search for, view availability, and book vacation rentals as booking typical hotel accommodations online. For more information on Endless Vacation Rentals or to book a vacation rental, visit www.EVRentals.com or call 1-877-STAY-EVR (1-877-782-9387).
For information on advertising and editorial opportunities with Perspective Magazine & Owners Perspective Magazine; the leading independent B2B & B2C magazines for the timeshare and fractional ownership industries visit www.perspectiverates.com
Endless Vacation Rentals® Launches Nightly Availability
May 5, 2009 by Timeshare & Fractional News · Leave a Comment
New Web Functionality Offers Even More Vacation Rental Options and Flexibility
Endless Vacation Rentals (EVR), one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced adding the availability of nightly rentals to their inventory, giving customers the opportunity to search and book a variety of short stay vacations through advanced search capabilities on EVRentals.com.
“We realize that travelers want the flexibility to get away for a long weekend or a few days at a time, in addition to the traditional weeklong vacation,” said Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO, Group RCI. “The new search functionality on EVRentals.com will allow customers to tailor their vacations based on specific needs — including budget as well as length of stay — further enhancing our ability to provide access to the quality vacations and services that Endless Vacation Rentals already provides to thousands of vacationing families every year.”
The advanced search filter functionality will allow users to search all available vacation rentals on EVRentals.com and refine their search based on preferred check-in date, length of stay, unit size, rating, price, amenities and activities. In addition to the more than 200,000 weeks available, customers can now search and book more than 35,000 nights available for shorter stays. Short stays are backed by a Best Price Guarantee and, customers who book a short stay will also receive the 24-hour check-in assistance and complimentary concierge service that are offered by Endless Vacation Rentals.
Endless Vacation Rentals® by Wyndham Worldwide, available online at www.EVRentals.com, offers one of the largest global selections of more than 200,000 vacation rental accommodations including homes, villas and resort condos in desirable destinations in over 100 countries. EVRentals.com is not a rental listing company — it is a true hospitality provider allowing consumers to search and book a wide variety of vacation rentals around the world as easily as reserving a hotel room online. Unlike rental listing companies, EVRentals.com allows customers to search in real time and pay by credit card in U.S. currency. With few exceptions, reservations are backed by a Best Price Guarantee and are 100 percent refundable if cancelled at least three days before check-in date.
Endless Vacation Rentals recently launched the YourFatChance.com contest and has already received more than 600 entries since it began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Geared toward generating laughter and optimism, while emphasizing the lighter side of potentially embarrassing moments, YourFatChance.com invites participants to enter their funniest bad luck story in 100 words or less. In May, EVR will feature the top 25 funniest stories on their website where people can then cast their votes to determine the three top prize winners and possibly win some prizes themselves. The grand prize includes a one week vacation rental for a value of up to $2,500 USD, plus a $2,000 USD Visa® gift card.
About Endless Vacation Rentals
Endless Vacation Rentals, one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), provides access to one of the largest collection of global vacation rentals in the industry, allowing travelers to browse from more than 200,000 accommodations. At www.EVRentals.com it’s as easy and convenient to search for, view availability, and book vacation rentals as booking typical hotel accommodations online. For more information on Endless Vacation Rentals or to book a vacation rental, visit www.EVRentals.com or call 1-877-STAY-EVR (1-877-782-9387).
For information on advertising and editorial opportunities with Perspective Magazine & Owners Perspective Magazine; the leading independent B2B & B2C magazines for the timeshare and fractional ownership industries visit www.perspectiverates.com
