RCI Timeshare Canal Boat Holidays in the UK - New Affiliation Announced

Published by Go Timeshare on 04/08/2009

Growing Popularity for Switching Holidays Abroad for Holidays in United Kingdom

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced a new affiliation with ABC Boat Management, offering RCI members timeshare canal boat holidays on the beautiful waterways of England.

As part of this relationship, Anderton Marina near Northwich, Cheshire, and Hilperton Marina near Trowbridge, Wiltshire, join the RCI exchange programme.

Growing Popularity for Switching Holidays Abroad for Holidays in United Kingdom

Last week The Times survey reported that a third of the public said that they were switching their plans from a holiday abroad to a holiday in Britain.

Canal Boat holidays on the scenic waterways of the UK provide an option to escape the hectic pace of modern life and enjoy the beauty and wildlife from a new vantage point.

A way to see Britain’s heritage sites - Anderton Marina near Norwich, Cheshire and Hilperton Marina near Trowbridge, Wiltshire join the RCI exchange programme offering moorings near the medieval town of Bradford on Avon and near the World Heritage City of Bath

Canal boating is suitable for the whole family with options to moor-up at a canal-side pub for lunch or stopping to explore by bike, foot or horse etc. Catering on-board is convenient as all boats, which sleep up to six, come complete with full kitchens including microwave, as well as central heating, television and other facilities.

A way to swap vacation time between waterways and land – it is possible to spend a week seeing Britain’s most beautiful waterways through the Canal Boat Club and then enjoy a week at any of RCI’s 73,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries around the world.

“We are very pleased to welcome the Anderton and Hilperton Marinas into the RCI network,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Group RCI. “These new affiliates will soon offer our more than 3.8 million members the chance to enjoy canal boat holidays on the scenic and picturesque waterways of the United Kingdom all year round. They are tremendous additions to RCI’s collection of top quality vacation options.”

ANDERTON MARINA

Anderton Marina, situated in the heart of northwest England, offers cruising opportunities on the River Weaver, Trent and Mersey Canal, Bridgewater Canal, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canals. Anderton Marina also offers easy access and available moorings close to the historic city of Chester, with its walled city centre offering shops, galleries and the majestic cathedral.

HILPERTON MARINA

Hilperton Marina on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Wiltshire is located near the World Heritage City of Bath, which has a history stretching back to the Roman Baths after which it is named and can still be visited today. Moorings are available near the city centre. The medieval town of Bradford on Avon, where weavers' cottages cling to the side of the Avon valley, is also a common stop for travellers, while the city of Bristol is another popular place to visit.

Both affiliates offer subscribing members the opportunity to take charge of their own canal boat to experience and enjoy the beauty, heritage and wildlife of some of Britain’s most established waterways.

Both affiliates offer subscribing members the opportunity to take charge of their own canal boat to experience and enjoy the beauty, heritage and wildlife of some of Britain’s most established waterways. The laidback nature of canals and narrow boating are an ideal way to relax and escape from the hectic pace of modern life, as well as an opportunity to enjoy the countryside from a new vantage point. Members can moor up at a canal-side pub for lunch or dinner, while all boats, which sleep up to six, come complete with full kitchens including a microwave, as well as central heating, television and other facilities.

More information from www.rci.com.

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