Bye Bye Embassy Resorts

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Embassy Vacation Resorts Lake Tahoe - has a small kitchen.

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Ok, it must be just me but when I read the above it sounds to me like Sunterra isn't partnering with Hilton, it sounds like they are letting go of the word Embassy and putting Sunterra in it's place....

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Ok, it must be just me but when I read the above it sounds to me like Sunterra isn't partnering with Hilton, it sounds like they are letting go of the word Embassy and putting Sunterra in it's place....

Sunterra never was partnering with Hilton, nor was Hilton ever partnering with Sunterra.

The Embassy name was attached to the resorts in the mid-1990's, before the Embassy name got swallowed up in a bunch of mergers, etc. The developers original plan was to develop an entire family of Embassy Vacation Resort properties, using the Embassy name to brand the resorts.

Embassy was never involved in any way in the resorts, except as a franchisor of the Embassy name (same model used with most hotels chains - the hotel chain doesn't build or own the real estate, they only franchise the name and handle reservations).

Due to financial problems involving the developer, only five Embassy Vacation Resorts were ever created: Orlando, Lake Tahoe, Scottsdale, Maui, and Kaua`i. About five or six years ago, the Scottsdsale property was rebranded as a Sheraton.

Through the years, the Embassy name was involved in a series of mergers and acquisitions of hospitality companies. It eventually wound up joined with Doubletree in Promus Corp. Hilton bought Promus, so now Doubletree and Embassy are part of Hilton.

After the plan to create a large resort group was terminated, the resorts were actively looking for another hotel brand name to affiliate with. For awhile, Radisson looked like a possibility. Hilton also kicked the tires of the properties - about four years ago most obeservers that acquisition by Hilton was almost a certainty.

Eventually, though, Hilton backed away, and the Radisson notion withered. Reports that the Embassy name would be dropped have been circulating ever since the Hilton talks collapsed, and that Sunterra, who was not the original developer but bought their way in later, would stick their own name on the property.

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Thank you Steve for the background....I appreciate it.

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Thank you Steve for the background....I appreciate it.

I got a bit confused. Radisson wasn't kicking the tires of the Embassy properties. Radisson was poking around Sunterra.

The stock ticker symbol for Sunterra is SNRR, which is a bit of a curious combination of letters to adopt, until you realize that it could easily be an amalgam of Sunterra and Radisson. Sunterra adopted those letters right about the time the Radisson merger rumors were thickest.

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Now called the Poipu Point Vacation Resort

The title says the new name but some of the content still says embassy.



Poipu Point Vacation Resort



Please select an available unit:

Unit Type Dates Maximum Occupancy Private Occupancy Kitchen Weekly Price

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2 Bedroom 04/23/2006-04/30/2006 06 06 Full $ 299.00

Amenities

Highlights:
Located on the sunny coast of Kauai, Poipu Point Vacation Resort offers luxurious two-bedroom units with spacious lanais. Landscaped garden retreats, a spectacular lagoon-like swimming pool, and large Jacuzzi are within steps of your door. Just minutes away, you will find signature championship golf courses, tennis facilities, horseback riding, charming shopping villages, and a tantalizing array of fine restaurants.

Directions:
Airport-17 miles from Resort.Exit airport on Ahukini Rd, go straight(west)after 1st traffic light,intersection of Ahukini Rd &Kapule Hwy,drive 1 mi.At 2nd traffic lightat intersection of Ahukini Rd & Kuhio Hwy (56) turn left.Stay in far right lane. Kuhio Hwy(56)merges into Kaumualii Hwy(50)continue west for 6.6 miles.Look for signsto "Koloa-Poipu".At intersection of Kau- mualii Hwy(50) & Maluhia Rd(520),turn leftinto "Tunnel of Trees",continue for 2.8 miAt intersection of Maluhia Rd(520) & Ala Kinoiki(Koloa-Poipu Bypass)Rd, turn left. Continue for 2.7 mi.At intersection of AlaKinoiki Rd & Poipu Rd, go straight to Pe'eRoad for .3 mile to Poipu Point Vacation Resort on your left.

Additional Information:
Your unit features a telephone, TV, washer& dryer, VCR-Player & stereo. The unit is NOT FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED. AC is only available in the bedrooms!! 2br units OCC: Max6/Pri 6 have 1 3/4 bathsone king bed and either one queen bed or 2 beds along with a sleeper sofa. Please contact the resort in advance if you will arrive later than your confirmed check-in day. No pets area allowes. The resorts offers a complimentary managerCocktail Reception Thursday - Monday from 4:40 PM to 6:30 PM. REQUIRED FEES: *****Each unit is charged anon-refundable US$70 Energy Surcharge per week wich is subject to change***** Mid-Week Maid service is available for US$30. The Resort must charge a State Mandated Transient Accommodations Tax in Hawaii which is approximately US$35 per unit per week. MAJORITY OF TIMESHARE UNITS OVERLOOK A BEAUTIFUL LUSH TROPICAL GARDEN. TIMESHARE UNITS ARE NOT OCEANVIEW OR OCEANFRONT.

Urgent Info:

Effective from 03/16/1995 to indefinitely

OCEAN VIEW ROOMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE!! DO NOT CALL RESORT TO REQUEST SPECIFIC UNITS.AC IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE BEDROOMS NOT THE ENTIRE UNIT!!RESORT STRICTLY ENFORCES OCCUPANCY LIMITS. PLEASE CONTACT THE RESORT IN ADVANCE IF YOU WILL ARRIVE LATER THAN YOUR CONFIRM


Effective from 08/26/1997 to indefinitely

CHECK-IN DAY AND TIME. GUESTS AT EMBASSY VACATION RESORT@ POIPU DO "NOT" HAVE SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AT HYATT HOTEL NEXT DOOR. EACH UNIT IS CHARGED A NON-RUFUNDABLE US$70 ENERGY SURCHARGE. THE RESORT MUST CHARGE A STATE MANDATED TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX WHICH IS APPROX. US$35 PER UNIT PER ROOM


Effective from 10/20/1997 to indefinitely

CONFIRMED. THE POOL WILL BE CLOSED 11/28/04-12/16/04 DUE TO RESURFACING!!

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Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort



Please select an available unit:

Unit Type Dates Maximum Occupancy Private Occupancy Kitchen Weekly Price

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1 Bedroom 04/21/2006-04/28/2006 04 04 Full $ 299.00
1 Bedroom 05/07/2006-05/14/2006 04 04 Full $ 299.00

Amenities

Highlights:
Adjacent to the south shore of Lake Tahoe and the Ski Run Marina is the Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort. Within two miles of the resort, enjoy cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snow-boarding at Heavenly Ski Resort; horseback riding; world-renowned casinos; fishing and boating; mountain biking; restaurants; and live entertainment. On site, enjoy the resort's pool, exercise equipment, sauna, and hot tub. Whether visiting in the summer or winter, the resort's laid-back atmosphere is the perfect setting for a vacation.

Directions:
The Reno/Lake Tahoe airport is 60 miles from the resort. From the airport take I-395 south through Carson City to Hwy 50.Take Hwy 50 to South Lake Tahoe where Hwy 50 becomes Lake Tahoe Blvd. Resort is on the lake side approximately 1 mile west ofthe Nevada/California state line.

Additional Information:
Your vacation home is air-conditioned and offers televisions in each bedroom and in the living room. Units also include a DVD player and gas fireplace. All units have a balcony, fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, microwave oven, ice maker and coffee maker. Each master bath has an oversized jetted tub. The resort has wireless internet access in the guests rooms for a fee. 2BR units OCC: Max 6/Pri 6 have two full baths, one king bed, one full size sofa sleeper and two full size beds. 1BR unitsOCC: Max 4/Pri 4 have one full bath, one king bed and a full size sofa sleeper. The units have a safe box in each bedroom. A credit card imprint is required at check-in. Unit assignments are made upon arrival. Guests may be reached at the resorts main telephone number which is (530) 541-6122. No RV's are allowed on theproperty. No pets allowed. The resort CANNOT upgrade your accommodations to a larger unit.There is limited parking at this resort but valet parking is offered. The swimming pool is open year round.

Urgent Info:

Effective from 11/01/2001 to indefinitely

IF HANDICAPPED NEEDS EXIST OR STAIRS ARE A CONCERN, YOU MUST CONTACT THE RESORT IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL. AVAILABILITY IS EXTREMELY LIMITED AND NO GUARANTEES CAN BE MADE. ONLY 2 BED ROOM UNITS ARE EQUIPPED FOR HANDICAPPED GUESTS.


Effective from 02/15/1997 to indefinitely

NO UNIT UPGRADES OR CHANGES WILL BE MADE. ONLY CONFIRMED GUEST WILL BE ALLOWED TO CHECK IN TO UNIT. THE RESORT ENFORCES GUEST CERTIFICATES. THE RESORT CANNOT CHANGE THE CHECKIN DAY OF A CONFIRMED EXCHANGE. NO RV'S ARE ALLOWED AT THIS RESORT.


Effective from 03/20/2003 to indefinitely

THERE IS LIMITED PARKING AT THIS RESORT BUT THEY DO OFFER VALET PARKING.