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Southwest Sojourn

REBECCA MAEHLUM

SEDONA, ARIZONA

For their first Interval exchange, Rebecca Maehlum and her husband,

Dean, decided to plan their vacation around their schedules rather than

a destination. Among the exchange destinations available, they chose

Sedona, Arizona. The couple filled each day of their trip with activities,

visiting area art galleries, restaurants, and the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts

Village. “We found hard-to-find local spots like Simon’s Hot Dogs, and

were wowed by the many wineries in the Sedona area,” Rebecca says.

She also raved about the spa, facilities, and location of their resort,

which was “a quick drive to Flagstaff, Prescott, Jerome, and close to

the Grand Canyon.” “We had figured Sedona would be an OK vacation

location, giving us a break from our regular rainy Pacific Northwest; we

weren’t prepared to love it so, so much!” Rebecca adds. “We are plan-

ning on going back for the same week this year, this time with our

brand-new son.”

History Lessons

MARY JO MELOY

WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA

Every year, Mary Jo Meloy aims to use her timeshare to plan a trip that’s both fun

and educational for her family. “Being Interval members since 1985, we have taken

advantage of the vacation opportunities with our three children and now with our

granddaughter,” Mary Jo says. “There is no better way to explore America than to

travel and discover the most spectacular scenery.” So when she secured an

exchange to Williamsburg, Virginia, she knew it was a perfect fit. Each day of their

trip brought explorations of nearby historical attractions, including Colonial

Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement. Farther afield, they took a day-trip to see

the sights of Washington, D.C., making sure to pose for a group picture outside

the Capitol. “Via our Virginia visit we were not only reminded to appreciate the

excitement and rich history of our country, but to cherish and celebrate the impor-

tance of freedom,” Mary Jo says.

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We are planning on going back [to Sedona]

for the same week this year, this time with

our brand-new son.

”

— Rebecca Maehlum