TS Today - Creating a Vision for the Future of Vacation Ownership Issue #96 Nov/Dec, 2007 | Page 13

TimeSharing Today Page 13 RESORT REPORT CARDS ® Ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the Nov/Dec, 2007 Report Card ratings for each resort are averages based on a significant number of reports received from readers. WYNDHAM BRANSON Branson, MO 9.3 THE FALLS AT OGUNQUIT Ogunquit, ME 8.3 Amenities and activities at resort: Indoor and outdoor pool, spa, fitness room, game room, daily activities program for adults and kids, recreation building, evening entertainment. Amenities and activities at resort: Seasonal daily activities, shuttle to beach and town, indoor pool, fitness room. Amenities and activities nearby: Golf, fishing, water sports, horseback riding, outlet malls, restaurants, shows. Amenities and activities nearby: Quaint shopping and plentiful restaurants, fishing villages, coastal cruises, hiking, trolley transportation, beaches, “Perkins Cove.” Unit: Furnishings: 9.6 Cleanliness: 9.8 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 9.5 Maintenance: 9.8 Construction quality: 8.8 Amenities and activities: At resort: 9.6 Nearby: 9.8 Suitable for: Young children: 7.9 Pre-teens: 7.3 Seniors: 9.7 Teenagers: 7.8 Handicapped: 8.4 Resort: Restaurant facilities: NA Convenience store: NA Grounds and maintenance: 9.5 Security: 8.6 Staff: 9.6 General hospitality: 9.6 Exchange affiliation: RCI Unit: Furnishings: 8.3 Cleanliness: 9.6 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 7.3 Maintenance: 8.9 Construction quality: 7.6 Amenities and activities: At resort: 7.1 Nearby: 9.6 Suitable for: Young children: 6.6 Pre-teens: 7.3 Seniors: 7.8 Teenagers: 6.9 Handicapped: 7.0 Resort: Restaurant facilities: NA Convenience store: NA Grounds and maintenance: 8.7 Security: 8.4 Staff: 9.7 General hospitality: 9.2 Exchange affiliation: II Comments: Large spacious units with full kitchen. Resort is well run with a courteous and friendly staff. There is a full range of daily activities and live shows. Comments: Units are on the small side; some have fireplace and Jacuzzi. Limited activities at the resort. Great seafood restaurants in the area. MARRIOTT’S GRAND CHATEAU Las Vegas, NV 9.2 THE QUARTER HOUSE New Orleans, LA 8.3 Amenities and activities at resort: Roof-top pool, fitness center, shuttle to shopping mall and supermarket, concierge service. Amenities and activities at resort: Pool, hot tub, complimentary continental breakfast served on weekends; maid and laundry service available. Amenities and activities nearby: Entertainment, casinos, restaurants and shopping, all within walking distance.. Amenities and activities nearby: French Quarter, casino, aquarium, restaurants, clubs, shopping, Trolleys/buses, riverfront with riverboat cruises. Unit: Furnishings: 10.0 Cleanliness: 9.9 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 9.5 Maintenance: 10.0 Construction quality: 10.0 Amenities and activities: At resort: 7.0 Nearby: 9.9 Suitable for: Young children: 4.4 Pre-teens: 5.4 Seniors: 9.0 Teenagers: 5.8 Handicapped: 8.0 Resort: Restaurant facilities: NA Convenience store: 7.4 Grounds and maintenance: 8.5 Security: 8.2 Staff: 9.2 General hospitality: 9.2 Exchange affiliation:II Comments: Resort is one block from the Strip. Fairly new resort with excellent, spacious accommodations. Rooftop pool is very small. Additional units under construction. Unit: Furnishings: 8.1 Cleanliness: 9.1 Kitchen inventory/appliances: 8.3 Maintenance: 7.9 Construction quality: 8.0 Amenities and activities: At resort: 6.7 Nearby: 9.4 Suitable for: Young children: 3.6 Pre-teens: 4.0 Seniors: 8.0 Teenagers: 4.4 Handicapped: 4.6 Resort: Restaurant facilities: NA Convenience store: NA Grounds and maintenance: 9.0 Security: 8.8 Staff: 9.0 General hospitality: 9.3 Exchange affiliation:II, RCI Comments: Centrally located in the heart of the French Quarter. Units have small kitchens. Excellent concierge service for daily activities and tours.