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STORIES OF EXCHANGE ADVENTURES,
AS TOLD BY YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS.
MEMBERS’ EXCHANGES
A Haven in Helen
JUDITH BETANCOURT
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HELEN, GEORGIA
Having vacationed several times through their Interval mem-
bership in their home state of Florida, Judith Betancourt and
her husband, Jesus, decided it was time to introduce their chil-
dren to destinations farther afield. So Judith; Jesus; their
10-year-old son, Justin; and 7-year-old daughter, Jianna; piled
into the car and set off for an Interval exchange to Helen in
Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. “What a treat, our backyard
was the Chattahoochee River!” Judith says. “Our kids had a
blast tubing, swimming, exploring, and just hanging out in the
river. First time for all of us, playing in such a beautiful environ-
ment outdoors.” Far removed from their day-to-day Miami life,
the family relished the mountain views and “the sound of
waterfalls and streams everywhere.” They also visited the
nearby Yonah Mountain Vineyards and took advantage of the
area’s plethora of outdoor amusements, including zip lining,
ATV riding, and white-water rafting.
Family First
BEN KIM
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OAHU, HAWAII
Working 12-hour days and weekends left Ben Kim little time for
family vacations. But after missing out on his family’s Interval
exchanges two years in a row, he was determined to join his
wife, Jennie, and their sons Matthew, 11, and Adam, 7, on their
exchange to Oahu. The Kims’ Oahu trip proved unforgettable:
They took surf lessons, snorkeled with turtles, kayaked, hiked,
visited a pineapple plantation farm, ate shave ice every day, and
drove around the island in search of rainbows. Most importantly,
Ben says, “I discovered my family again.” Shortly after the trip,
Ben decided to seek more balance in his life, and accepted a
new job that allows him to spend more time with his wife and
sons. “We are a happier family,” Ben says. “And a simple vaca-
tion is all it took to better enrich our lives.”
We would have never visited Ireland had we not had a
timeshare. Being a member of Interval allows us to trade
to go on awesome trips and see incredible sites.
— Sharon Raitzyk