 Meet Diane and Jason O’Reilly, and their two daughters, ages 7 and 9.*
Both natives of New Jersey, Jason became an emergency room doctor in this Philadelphia suburb upon graduating from med school. Diane, a graphic designer, does freelance work from her home office. As Jason works in a high stress environment that presents new challenges with every shift, the ability to get away is a top priority that Diane and the girls are happy to support!
YEAR ONE: Begins with 64,000 RCI Points
Spring Break at Disney World® in Florida
On their first trip to the famous theme park, Diane, Jason and their daughters stay at Oak Plantation, A Sun Vest Resort, conveniently located in Kissimmee, just eight miles from the Disney World park. This Resort of International Distinction surrounds a scenic lake and fountain, and is situated on a secluded 16 forested acres, which offers a relaxing break from the frenzied environment at Disney World.
The resort has plenty of fun on-site with activities, a pool complex, basketball court, picnic spots, a games room, and a general store for the girl’s’ shopping experiences. Jay appreciates the car-care area, Diane uses the fitness center, and they both enjoy the lighted the tennis courts. With shopping and restaurants within walking distance, and a golf course nearby as well, Oak Plantation offers a vacation experience even before entering the grounds of Disney World.
Week: 16 in High Season
Accommodations: 2-bedroom
Length of Stay: Full week
Point Value: 53,000
Balance: 11,000
A Romantic Getaway
To celebrate their 10th Wedding Anniversary, Diane and Jay leave their kids in the care of Diane’s parents and drive to Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown, West Virginia. While the property boasts two of the top 100 golf course in the United States (plus a four-star rating from Golf Digest), the off-season presents its own rewards, indulging guests with a complete fitness complex, tanning beds, whirlpools and the top-notch Spa Roma. Nearby, winery tours abound along with scenic rivers that offer white-water rafting in the warmer months and leisurely strolls under the moonlit skies in the crisp autumn air.
Week: 46 in Low Season
Accommodations: 2-bedroom
Length of Stay: Full week
Point Value: 9,000 (Bonus Week)
Balance: 2,000
YEAR 2: Begins with 66,000 RCI Points
(A renewable 64,000 Points plus a carry over of 2,000 from Year One)
Spring Break in Hawaii
After enduring another harsh winter and a slowly approaching Northeast Spring, Diane, Jason and their daughters are thrilled to get on a plane headed for the Pacific. Their destination is the Vacation International Sea Mountain Resort in Punaluu, on the big island of Hawaii. Overlooking the ocean, Sea Mountain condominiums (a Resort of International Distinction) are a half mile from the Punaluu Black Sand Beach.
The resort’s amenities include four tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and its own 18-hole golf course. Area waters offer swimming, surfing, and snorkeling, with tours that can be easily arranged at the check-in desk. North of Punaluu is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one of the world's most active volcanic areas. During their week-long stay, the family is also looking forward to visiting Akaka Falls, a tumbling waterfall with a 442-foot drop. It will be a picture postcard vacation that Diane and Jason are excited to be spending with their two girls.
Week: 16 in High Season
Accommodations: 2-bedroom
Length of Stay: Full week
Point Value: 55,000
Balance: 11,000
Summer Vacation Down the Shore
For the ultimate summer vacation experience, the family of four is driving to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for a week-long stay at Barrier Island Station, a Gold Crown Resort in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Choosing a one-bedroom unit, the girls will have a week-long pajama party in the fold-out sofa couch in the main living area. The historic birthplace of aviation, attractions here include the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the Lost Colony Outdoor Drama, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and Roanoke Island Aquarium.
But the main draw to this resort is, and always will be, the miles and miles of wide sandy beaches, warm waters for body surfing, and fun times building sandcastles, looking for beach glass and unbroken sand dollars left by the outgoing tide and enjoying s’mores around the beach fire.
Week: 33 in High Season
Accommodations: 1-bedroom
Length of Stay: Full week
Point Value: 32,000
Balance: -21,000
YEAR 3: Begins with 43,000 RCI Points
(A renewal 64,000 Points minus an overrun of 21,000 from Year One.)
A Ski Trip to Whiteface Mountain in Upstate New York
With their last two Spring Breaks spent in warm and sunny locales, the O’Reilly family has decided to switch gears this year and experience a Mid-Winter break on the ski slopes. With the Adirondack Mountains just a day’s drive away, they can enjoy a quick getaway to Lake Placid Club Lodges, a Resort of International Distinction.
The site of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games, Lake Placid is one of the most popular winter-sports centers in the East, where Whiteface Mountain boasts some of the most challenging skiing. Diane and Jay are avid skiers, who introduced the girls to the sport at the age of 3. Now in their fifth year of skiing together, the family can easily handle any intermediate run or higher.
With the ski lifts just a short drive from the resort (and cross-country skiing is even closer), every day is filled with numerous runs down the mountain. Other activities the girls want to enjoy are ice skating, and catching a thrilling toboggan ride down the wintry slopes.
Week: 6 in High Season
Accommodations: 2-bedroom
Length of Stay: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed
Point Value: 23,520
Balance: 19,480
Spring Break in Colonial America
With so many historic places of interest located within a day’s drive of their home, Diane and Jay have the opportunity to take mini-vacations and explore a number of areas with ease. For the girls’ Spring Break, they decide on a mini road trip to Virginia, stopping first in Busch Gardens in Williamsburg for a day of fun rides before heading onto their stay at the Fairfield Williamsburg Patriots' Place, a Resort of International Distinction in the heart of Colonial America.
There they can discover the culture of our nation’s past amid the luxuries of modern resort living. Williamsburg, the foremost historic district in the United States, has scores of famous homes and buildings available for tours, with nearby stores and restaurants offering traditional fare. High on the girls’ list is seeing Jamestown, which they learned in school was America’s first permanent English settlement.
Week: 16 in Medium Season
Accommodations: 1-bedroom
Length of Stay: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed
Point Value: 12,720
Balance: 6,760
A Fall Escape to Atlantic City
Before heading into the busy final quarter of the year (and the upcoming Halloween bash) Diane and Jason plan their annual getaway to celebrate their 11th Anniversary. This year they choose the Fairfield Atlantic City at Skyline Tower, a Gold Crown Resort just a block away from the nearly five miles of the world-famous Boardwalk. Mostly deserted this time of year, the couple takes solace in the empty beaches, the surging surf, and the lonely cries of the seagulls.
When they are ready for nightlife, they make a date with Lady Luck at one of the dozen plush casinos, including Trump Taj Mahal and Caesers. Top-name entertainment is just minutes away as are local vineyards, Absecon Lighthouse, and the Noyes Museum. Plus, what would a trip to Atlantic City be without taking home a box full of salt water taffy to hand out to the trick-or-treaters back home?
Week: 42 in Low Season
Accommodations: 1-bedroom
Length of Stay: Full week (Bonus Week)
Point Value: 9000
Balance: -2,240
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*Editor’s Note: Profiles are not real people. The reservations represented are examples only based on actual point values (as of May, 2005) for the given week/unit/resort and are not a guarantee of availability at the time you request your own reservations.
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