The Only Thing Constant in Life is Change
Owning vacations has been a constant for
decades, only WHAT we own has evolved. Through the 60’s, vacations
were typically a couple of weeks at the family owned cabin. Changing
lifestyles saw a world become more mobile and fly–to vacation
destinations more desirable. The 70’s introduced
timeshare ownership to meet this desire. Timeshare created flexibility through
an exchange program with worldwide vacations choices. Another change in lifestyle
emerged in the 80’s with the busy baby boomers. The one–week
vacation offered by timeshare was a luxury many didn’t have time for.
Demanding careers and busy children left little time for much needed family
vacations. Several two or three day getaways were preferred over the traditional
full week vacation. In 1989 Trendwest created WorldMark with a vacation ownership
flexible enough to accommodate ever–changing lifestyles…constantly.
Vacation Credits
WorldMark credits are a vacation currency that you own. The number of credits
you purchase is deposited annually into a WorldMark account to spend as YOU
chose. A couple of weeks at the lake every year, exchange into a world-class
resort for a week or spend a couple of days at a drive-to resort. How long
you stay is up to you and only limited by the number of vacation credits
you own!
Flexibility
WorldMark credits give you ultimate flexibility. You don’t own in a particular
season, in a particular unit or at a single resort. You own all them! All resort
locations (more than 50 currently), everything from a studio to a four-bedroom penthouse.
Nearby or far away. By the ocean, mountains, lakes or the desert. Small enough
or big enough to fit whatever lifestyle you’re living today! Single?
Couple? Small family? Large family? Grandparents? Empty nesters? WorldMark
has the perfect vacation for you.
Drive-to Resorts
Trendwest pioneered the Drive-to Resort concept with the creation of WorldMark.
WorldMark resorts were designed to make 2- or 3-day getaways easy. Most WorldMark
resorts are within a 2- to 5-hour drive of the metropolitan areas where Trendwest
markets. These areas include Seattle and Portland as well as several cities
in California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Missouri. In fact, 80%
of WorldMark resorts are drive-to resorts. Of course we all dream of going
to the other 20%—exotic locations including Hawaii, Fiji, Mexico and
WorldMark South Pacific's resorts in Australia. Visit it our resort
gallery or take a virtual
tour.
Consistency
WorldMark resorts promise consistency. Clean, well-appointed condo-like units
that make you feel at home, wherever you are. From the spices in the cupboard
to the welcome smiles of the staff, you’ll feel the difference of being
a WorldMark Owner.
Bonus Time
An Owner favorite! Bonus Time allows Owners to pick up any available units
or last-minute cancellations 14 days prior to arrival for a nominal fee.
Out of Network Offers
Partake in offers to a variety of vacation experiences outside
of WorldMark but using WorldMark Credits as payment. Trendwest, as the Management
Company for WorldMark, creates special offers to give even more flexibility
to your WorldMark Ownership. Some restrictions apply. Visit out of network offers.
Trendwest Travel
Taking care of WorldMark owners is this travel agencies only mission. Finding
competitive fares, obtaining contracted fares and not charging service fees
help to make WorldMark an attractive place to shop for your travel needs.
Online booking is available for those who want to "do it themselves,
any time of the day"! Trendwest also offers special promotions on selected
travel from time to time using WorldMark credits as payment. Try that at
any other agency! Visit Trendwest Travel.
