IWNA 2019 Issue 2

INTERVAL WORLD

Issue 2, 2019

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MEMBERS’ EXPERIENCES

INTERVAL VACATION STORIES,

AS TOLD BY YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS.

Family Memories in Branson

MATTHEW SPROUT

BRANSON, MISSOURI

When planning a trip for his family, Matthew Sprout was

happy to receive an exchange confirmation at The Grand

Crowne Resort in Branson, which his family “referred

to as the Taj Mahal,” he jokes. During their stay, the

Sprouts made the most of Branson’s top attractions,

from experiencing thrills at Silver Dollar City theme park

to watching live shows. Throughout the week, the group

also spent quality time at the resort. “After a day filled with

entertainment, it was always a pleasure to come back to a

refreshing and rejuvenating place to recover and prepare

for the next day,” he says. In addition to relaxing, Matthew

and his family took advantage of the property’s amenities

and activities, including working out at the gym, treating

themselves to free doughnuts and ice cream, and watching

a fireworks display. “We also had the opportunity to see

local talent come on-site to provide a sample of their

show,” says Matthew. “As usual … exchange helped make

family memories.”

From Cathedrals to Coast

BENIAMINO BOEM AND GIOVANNA RAVANELLI

SOUTHERN ITALY

For their summer vacation, Beniamino Boem and his wife,

Giovanna Maria Ravanelli, exchanged for a week of sunshine

and cultural insight at Residenziale Serra degli Alimini 1, in

Southern Italy’s Puglia region. They explored the vastness of the

area, visiting Lecce, the port city of Brindisi, the coastal town of

Otranto, and Santa Maria di Leuca, the southernmost point of

Italy’s geographical heel. In Gallipoli, they admired the beautiful

baroque paintings and mosaic flooring of its medieval castles

and Gothic churches. Managing to schedule some downtime

into their itinerary, the couple relaxed on the sandy beach close

to the resort. “The sea water is clear and has gorgeous colors,

[just] like the Caribbean!” describes Beniamino. The food was

another highlight. They were spoiled for choice at the resort’s

authentic Italian restaurant, where menus change daily. “We

were very pleased with our [vacation],” says Beniamino. “[It] has

provided us with pleasant emotions and cultural enrichment.”

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