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Spring 2018 Association NewsletterDESERT WILLOW RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Greetings from the desert retreat of Palm Desert!
We are excited for another wonderful year here at The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert. The resort team, along with your Board of Directors, continues to enhance the overall vacation experience at your Home Resort in order to better give you the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends.
Whenever you want to take advantage of the travel flexibility your vacation ownership provides, there are a variety of new villa resorts in great locations, as well as new vacation options for you to enjoy, which you'll read about in the following pages.
We know how important vacations are to you, which is why we’re committed to providing you with all the latest news about happenings at your Home Resort and in the local area, as well as at other resorts in the villa resort collection.
All of us at The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert, look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Be well,
Jim MoranGeneral Manager
Resort Update RESORT ENHANCEMENTSWe’re especially excited by the continued growth of our resort with the recent opening of two new Guest buildings. With the addition of Buildings 15 and 7, the resort villa count is now up to 220 two-bedroom lockoff units. Once all additions are complete, the resort will have 300 units.
We now offer even more space for you to bask in the California sunshine while simultaneously cooling off at our newest pool area, the Ironwood Pool complex. Located on the South side of the resort near Guest Buildings 15 and 16, the area features a large whirlpool spa and a temperature-controlled pool with a three-story water slide called the Sidewinder. There are ample pool lounge chairs, umbrellas, and food and beverage service.
REWARD AND RECOGNITIONIt’s with great pride to mention that the resort has been recognized by Interval International® with the Elite Resorts award for 2018, which is the highest recognition that Interval recognizes. This is the third straight year the resort has been the recipient of this award and it ensures that our Owners exchange at the very highest level with Interval.
DINING EXPERIENCEUnwind in the evening with the new dinner menu at Agave Grill & Bar created by Chef Carlos. The menu features upscale options, from appetizers to entrees like the Saltimbocca Style Halibut. And no meal is complete without one of the house-made churros for dessert.
AMENITIESFor your enjoyment, you will now find a new grill area located next to the Ironwood Pool complex. There are four grills and plenty of seating for you to gather and enjoy a meal amid the gorgeous desert landscape.
PET POLICYIt is our priority to create a safe and enjoyable space on-site for all Owners and Guests, including those with service animals. Per the governing documents of our HOA, we adhere to the U.S. Department of Justice’s ADA Requirements for service animals permitted on-site, which is defined as “dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.” All service animals who meet these ADA requirements will be welcomed at the resort. This does not include Emotional Support Animals (ESAs), Therapy Animals and pets. As specified by the U.S. Department of Justice, “the work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.” If you have traveled with your pet and it does not fall within the ADA guidelines, our concierge can provide a listing of local “Pet Hotels” for your family’s four-legged friend.
LOCAL EXPERIENCES• Joshua Tree Spring Music Festival: May 17–20
• Morongo Taco Festival: May 19
• City of La Quinta Presents Street Food Cinema: May 26
• Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week: June 1–17
• 2018 Palm Springs International ShortFest: June 19–25
• ComicCon Palm Springs: August 24–26
• Free Entrance Day at Joshua Tree National Park: Sept. 22
• Joshua Tree Fall Music Festival: Oct. 4–7
• Y Be Fit Desert Challenge: Oct. 7
What's New
THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA, CANCÚNThere’s now a new vacation option in Cancún with the renovation of The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancún. The extensive refurbishment of its recreation and public spaces also included the transformation of one building of hotel rooms to 44 stylish studio and two-bedroom villas. Boasting expansive water views, the resort features a brand-new sports bar and restaurant under the direction of renowned chef Neptali Haringthon. The updated Terrace and Lagoon Pool offers exceptional views of the Nichupte Lagoon where you can relax or catch a ride on the new Flowrider®. As we plan to convert to more villas over time, The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancún, makes an ideal location for your next vacation.
SHERATON STEAMBOAT RESORT VILLASDue to Owner demand at Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas — the only full-service ski-in, ski-out property in world-famous Steamboat Springs, Colorado — we converted the remaining hotel guest rooms to villas, bringing the total to 181 studio, two- and three-bedroom villas. This alpine retreat situated at the base of Steamboat Ski Mountain features a heated outdoor pool, full-service spa, rooftop terrace with outdoor whirlpool spas, and an 18-hole golf course. We’re also pleased to share that the resort is now open year-round, allowing Owners even more opportunity to enjoy all that this resort and area have to offer.
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SHERATON LAKESIDE TERRACE VILLAS AT MOUNTAIN VISTA
We are excited to announce that Lakeside Terrace has become part of the Sheraton® family and has been renamed Sheraton Lakeside Terrace Villas at Mountain Vista. Through the resort’s scheduled renovation plan, Owners and Guests now enjoy fresh and modern decor and furnishings, granite countertops, new flooring, an upgrade from queen- to king-size Sheraton beds in a majority of the guest rooms, and other beautiful enhancements. Located at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain in Avon, Colorado, these stylish two-bedroom villas create an ideal retreat to experience year-round mountain adventures.
SHERATON KAUAI RESORTSituated on 20 acres on Kaua‘i's southern shoreline, Sheraton Kauai Resort offers immediate access to the pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters of Po‘ipū Beach. We are currently in the process of transitioning many Garden Wing hotel rooms to villas, as well as making enhancements throughout the resort. Whether you choose to enjoy the oceanfront freshwater pool from a private bungalow, the authentic on-site ‘Auli‘i Lū‘au or the many island adventures surrounding you, Sheraton Kauai Resort is a desirable retreat on the Garden Isle. The first phase of work is scheduled to debut in early 2019. Until then, Owners can continue to access this resort through the SPG® program.
BAJA POINT AT THE WESTIN LOS CABOSApril 2018 marks the one-year anniversary of the reopening of The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa. Additionally, we acquired the remaining inventory at the adjacent property (formerly Grand Regina) and have included it as a “resort within the resort” named Baja Point at The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa. The 32 two- and three-bedroom villas at Baja Point, all of which feature balcony whirlpool spas, are being refurbished to Westin® brand standards and added to the resort inventory to provide even more availability for our Owners to travel to this highly sought-after destination.
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Starpoints from the Starwood Preferred Guest program received through Vistana Signature Experiences cannot be transferred to Marriott Rewards®.
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Association InformationYOUR CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORSBruce McNish, President*Shawn O’Brien, Vice President*Gregory M. Holloway, Vice PresidentP. Kay Coleman, SecretaryJohnathan Ho, Treasurer** Associate of Vistana™ Signature Experiences, Inc.
BOARD MEETINGSThe Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm DesertMay 31, 2018, 10AMAugust 23, 2018, 12PM
ANNUAL MEETINGThe Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & SpaDec. 7, 2018, 2PMDate will be confirmed via official meeting notice.
GO PAPERLESSHave you enrolled in paperless billing? It’s fast, easy, secure and better for the environment. To start receiving e-mail notifications when your bill is ready, enroll today at vistana.com/paperless.
PAYMENT OPTIONSIf you prefer to make smaller payment installments over time, consider setting up automatic payments from your U.S. bank account. These payments can be scheduled in advance of your annual billing due date with no additional fees. Go to your Dashboard page, click “View Statement & Make Payment” on the “Owners Association” widget, then click “Pay Now.” From the “Maintenance Fee Detail” page, select “Pay from a Bank Account,” or select a different payment option you’d prefer.
To pay for another VOI, select the specified VOI from the “Ownership Selection Tool” drop-down menu at the top of the “Maintenance Fee Detail” page and you will be returned to your “Owners Association” page with your newly selected VOI auto-populated in the “Select VOI to Viewv field, then click the “Pay Now” button. Repeat as necessary.
CONTACT USDesert Willow Resort CondominiumAssociation, Inc.c/o Vistana Management, Inc.P.O. Box 105507Atlanta, GA 30348-5507F +1 [email protected]
HOURS OF OPERATION (EASTERN TIME)Monday–Thursday, 8AM–9PMFriday, 8AM–5PM
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VSN SELECT CRUISESOwners in the Vistana Signature Network™ (VSN) now have even more ways to use their StarOptions®. We are excited to announce that Owners can set sail all over the world by using StarOptions to book cruises. To learn more, visit your dashboard on vistana.com.
COMMUNITY RECOMMENDSDesigned to help inspire future vacations, Community Recommends is a social hub for like-minded travelers to share their favorite activities and places to eat at and near our resorts. Join the conversation and share your recommendations today.
COMBINED LOYALTY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTThis August, Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® and SPG® will become one powerful program. Individual program names will stay the same until 2019, but Marriott will consolidate everything into one set of benefits to give you easier access and more opportunities. Click here for more information.
VSN SELECT HOTELS & MOREThrough VSN Select, Owners can also use StarOptions for stays at select Sheraton® and Westin® hotels in a variety of destinations — without converting to Starpoints® from the Starwood Preferred Guest® program. To learn more, visit your dashboard on vistana.com.
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