FAIRFIELD
RESORT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Article submitted
by:
John Collister
JCollis902@aol.com
Revised 1/5/2006
HISTORY:
In 1993 RCI Management was formed to take over
the operation of Glen Ivy Resorts. They faced several problems: the
first being title problems for people who had purchased but never received a
title; secondly the Homeowner's Associations needed support and
strengthening. These two problems have been mostly resolved. A law
suit settlement has recently added significant revenue to the associations and
has led to refurbishing of many resorts. The Preferred Status Exchange
has expanded the vacation variety and possibilities of owners. The goal
of RCI Management is to continue providing quality resort while adding new
resorts to the system. Over a year ago
it became Fairfield Resort Management Services
RESORTS:
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DOLPHIN’S COVE (4907)
Anaheim, CA
(1, 2 & 3 bedroom units)
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$65-85 per night B/P time
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VISTA MIRAGE(2501)
Palm Springs, CA
(2 bedroom units)
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$85 per night B/P
time
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THE PLAZA RESORT & SPA(2524)
Palm Springs, CA
(mini suite, 1 bedroom units)
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$55-75 per night B/P time
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INN AT SILVER
LAKES(1371)
Helendale,
CA (studio, mini & 1 bedroom
units)
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$65-75 per night
B/P time
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*CLUB LAKERIDGE(2271)
Reno, Nevada
(2 bedroom units)
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$75 per night B/P
time
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PARK REGENCY(2489)
Park City, Utah
(1-2 bedroom units)
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$60-90 per night B/P time
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HEIDELBERG INN(2479)
June Lake, CA (1 &2 bedroom units)
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$75-85 per night B/P time
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*LAGUNA SURF(0985)
Laguna Beach, CA (1
bedroom units)
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$82 per night B/P time
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SAN LUIS BAY INN(2339)
Avila Beach, CA
(mini, 1 bedroom units)
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$65-85 per night B/P time
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PONO KAI(2491)
Kapaa, Kauai,
Hawaii(studio,mini,1-2 bedroom)
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$55-85 per night B/P time
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PACIFIC FANTASY(2487)
Kapaa, Kauai,
Hawaii(1-2 bedroom units)
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$60-70 per night B/P time
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HAVASU DUNES(2478)
Lake Havasu,
Arizona (mini,1-2 bedroom units)
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$65-75 per night B/P time
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ST. GEORGE’S
CLUB (0390)
St. George, Bahamas
(studio,1,2 bedroom units)
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B/P = Bonus Time or Preferred Time
* Only deeded owners allowed on BNS/Preferred time
PREFERRED STATUS EXCHANGE:
1) Definitions:
Bonus Time(BNS) - use of
unoccupied units at home resort
Preferred Time(PBN) - use of other resorts unoccupied units
Preferred Status exchange(PSE) - name of internal exchange
run by RCI Management for resorts they manage. Most resorts have
automatic membership in the exchange.
2) Preferred Time usage can be obtained no earlier than 13 days
before occupancy. with a minimum of a two night
stay. Bonus Time varies depending on resort from 14days to 90 days
before occupancy.
3) Split Time - you can split your use week between two
resorts. You do not need to reserve at the same time the two
resorts. Your cost is $30 when you
make the second or third reservation. Can reserve split week 9 months in advance(12-13 months in advance at home resort). Only one
weekend can be utilized per split.
4) Upgrading units - If you want to change your season it will cost
you $30 per night for a one season improvement. (for
example reserving a red week instead of your white week will cost $30 per
night). If you want to change the size of your unit it will cost you an
extra 30-45 depending on the size of the upgraded room in comparison to the
size of your original unit.
5) Freedom Plus - You
can carry your week over to the next year, but you must notify the Preferred
Status Exchange before June 30 of the use year. Only full weeks are
eligible for this carry-over service.
6) Internal Exchange - You can reserve up to ten months in advance
your week at any of the resorts under RCI Management. There is no
additional cost for this service, unless your resort is not a member of the
Preferred Status Exchange. Owners at non-participating PSE resorts pay a $49
exchange fee when trading into participating PSE resorts.
7) For all participating PSE resorts, an owner; is allowed a maximum of
four BNS/PBN reservations at one resort at one time/one stay.
RESALES:
Westar Financial is currently
offering foreclosed units for sale at many of the resorts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In the two years plus years that I have been an owner I have
been pleased with the helpful and warm nature of the vacation counselors.
The system has worked for us with both external(RCI)
and internal exchanges(Fairfield Resort Management Services). The quality
of the resorts is well above average for the ones we have visited. Don't
hesitate to e-mail if you have additional questions.
Bonus Time(BNS) and Preferred Time(PBN) are not
guaranteed, but are subject to availability.
RCI Management can be reached M-F
7 AM-8 PM ;
S-S 8 AM - 5 PM
at 909-549-3709.
Additional information e-mail John Collister at
JCollis902@aol.com
with the subject line being “Fairfield
Management”, or you will probably end up in the spam box.
