OREANDA-NEWS. July 22, 2016. Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation
services and an operating business of Interval
Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced the affiliation of Cortona
Manor House & Spa in Umbria, Italy. Built in the 18th century, the
resort is four miles from Cortona, one of the oldest hill towns in
Tuscany.
“This 300-year-old property is the perfect base from which our members
can explore some of the most impressive sights and attractions in the
Tuscany and Umbria regions, including the cities of Florence and Siena,”
said
Darren Ettridge, Interval’s senior vice president resort sales and
business development for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Cortona Manor House was restored using materials that have a reduced
ecological impact and with consideration for its historical
significance. The original tiles, wooden beams, frescoes, coats of arms,
and fire places were preserved wherever possible to create an authentic
rural atmosphere. The units have beautiful views of Lake Trasimeno or
the surrounding countryside and feature separate living/dining rooms,
small kitchenettes, flat screen TVs, and complimentary internet access.
“Holidays are very important to our members and our resort provides them
with a pied-a-terre in a medieval town in the heart of Italy,” said
Sergio Viterbi, owner of Cortona Manor House. “Our affiliation with
Interval opens up a world of holiday possibilities for our members
through the company’s expansive exchange network of quality resorts.”
Among the on-site amenities are The Old Post of Cortona 1745 restaurant
serving traditional fine Tuscan- and Umbrian-style meals and wines,
outdoor swimming pool open during the summer, and a sun terrace. The
property also features a spa with an indoor heated swimming pool, and
sauna.
Overlooking the Chiana Valley, Cortona is situated more than 300 feet
(500 meters) above sea level on nearly 25 acres of parkland with
centuries-old olive trees. As one of the film locations for “Under the
Tuscan Sun,” the town has become a popular tourist destination. While in
Cortona, guests can visit the Etruscan Museum located within the Palazzo
Casali to see Etruscan and Roman artifacts found in the area. Another
not-to-be-missed attraction is the Museo Diocesano, which houses
paintings of great Renaissance artists, including
Luca Signorelli and
Beato Angelico.
New purchasers at Cortona Manor House & Spa will be enrolled as
individual members of Interval International and also become Interval
Gold® members, entitling them to a number of flexible
exchange opportunities and upgraded benefits and services. These include
Interval Options®, the ability to exchange their resort week
toward a cruise, tour, guided holiday, or a unique Interval Experiences
adventure; ShortStay Exchange®; Golf Connection, for access
to select private courses; VIP treatment with Dining Connection; City
Guides, for insider advice; Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®
membership, which gives them a certificate for a free car hire day;
savings on Getaway vacation rentals; online hotel discounts; and VIP
ConciergeSM, for personal assistance, 24/7. Those purchasing
at a higher tier will join at the prestigious Interval Platinum® level
and receive all the Interval Gold advantages, plus an array of
best-in-class leisure and lifestyle benefits and services. These include
priority Getaway viewing; €60 Getaway discounts; free Guest
Certificates; Platinum Escapes; and complimentary airport lounge
membership through Priority Pass.
About Interval International
Interval
International operates membership programs for vacationers and
provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based
in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in
serving the vacation ownership market since 1976. Today, Interval's
exchange network comprises approximately 3,000 resorts in more than 80
nations. Through offices in 15 countries, Interval offers high-quality
products and benefits to resort clients and about 2 million families who
are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating
business of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG),
a leading global provider of professionally delivered vacation
experiences.
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