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MEMBERS’ EXCHANGES
STORIES OF EXCHANGE ADVENTURES,
AS TOLD BY YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS.
First Beach Vacation
CAROLINE MISNER FINKL AND JONATHON FINKL
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
After a recent move from Chicago, Illinois, to Charlotte, North
Carolina, Caroline Misner Finkl and Jonathon Finkl wanted
to explore their new area, so they exchanged their week for
a resort along the coast. “This was a particularly special trip,
as our 3-year-old daughter, Evelyn, had never actually been
on a beach or seen the ocean,” says Caroline. The couple was
ecstatic when they received a confirmation for Marriott’s Barony
Beach Club on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. “The resort
was perfect — from the rooms to the pools and, of course,
access to the beach!” says Caroline. The family was impressed
with the friendly and accommodating staff, and enjoyed some
of the resort activities, including tasting delicious s’mores —
another first for Evelyn. The Finkls made lasting memories
playing in the sand, soaking up the sun, and splashing in the
pool. “What a special vacation! We had a wonderful time and
are planning on making this an annual family trip. We want to
thank Interval for having such great properties and for making
life’s moments truly special.”
Change of Scenery
KIRSTI LIVINGSTON | MORSCHACH, SWITZERLAND
Kirsti Livingston usually exchanges for ski resorts in the Western
U.S., but last year, she decided tomix it up and put in a request for
Apart Holidays – Swiss Holiday Park in Morschach, Switzerland.
“Much to our delight, we got the exact week that we wanted
and we had a fabulous time,” says Kirsti, who traveled with her
daughter and granddaughter. Using the resort as a home base,
the family visited Lucerne, a mountain city known for its pre-
served medieval architecture, and explored the Bernese Alps in
the Berner Oberland region. “We even took the train down to the
south of Switzerland to the city of Lugano, where a friend drove
us over to Italy for a day,” says Kirsti. “It was a vacation that my
daughter, granddaughter, and I will never forget.”
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Summertime in Stateline
CHRISTINE AND MATT RHOADS | STATELINE, NEVADA
Christine and Matt Rhoads, along with their children, Autumn and
Adam, enjoyed the mountain scenery while vacationing at The Ridge
Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada. “Not only did the resort have breathtaking
views of the Sierra Nevada ridge and Carson Valley, it had multiple
hot tubs, pools, excellent amenities, and activities for children and
teens, all the while being very convenient to the lake itself,” says
Christine. From the property, the family ventured to different areas
nearby, including quaint towns and villages, and beaches at state and
federal parks. Everyone enjoyed hiking and spotting the native mule
deer, and Autumn and Adam had a blast paddleboarding for the first
time. Christine and Matt hope to visit again with their kids in the win-
ter. “I will absolutely encourage any person or family wanting a safe,
easily accessible mountain vacation to experience Lake Tahoe in the
summer for themselves — they will have memories and experiences
that will last a lifetime,” says Christine.
A Dream Come True
ERIKA AND STAN OWENS | ANTIGUA
There’s nothing like a tropical island vacation, and Erika and Stan
Owens have vowed to take as many as possible. “[Exchanging]
with Interval International has allowed us tomake it to at least two per
year,” says Erika. The couple traveled with their children, Cade and
Savannah, to the Village at St. James’s Club on Antigua, offering
golden strands, crystalline waters, and all-day fun in the sun. The
family snorkeled on Cades Reef, took a Segway tour of St. John’s
(the capital), joined a party at Shirley Heights Lookout, and visited
some of the island’s 365 beaches. While Stan enjoyed the on-site
gym, tennis courts, and restaurants, Cade and Savannah went
paddleboarding and kayaking, and played table tennis, beach volley-
ball, and other resort-arranged activities. “The Village at St. James’s
Club met everyone’s dream of the perfect vacation,” says Erika. “If
the property is with Interval, it’s going to be nice.”
WIN ONE WEEK OF FREE
ACCOMMODATIONS
Here’s how: Send us the details of your exchange,
along with some photos, your contact information,
and your membership number. If we select your
story for publication, you’ll get a free Resort
Accommodations Certificate, good for a one-week
stay at an Interval International member resort!
After all, one great week deserves another.
Send your stories to:
Members’ Exchanges
Interval World
P.O. Box 431920
Miami, Florida 33243-1920
Attn: Samantha Monahan
or email
Be sure to include your Interval International
membership number.
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