Timeshare Company RCI Adds New Caribbean Properties

By: - August 30th, 2016
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The new Nickelodeon resort in Punta Cana.

Vacation exchange company RCI has added a number of new Caribbean properties to its affiliate exchange network, the company announced.

The affiliate exchange network means RCI subscribing members can visit member resorts.

RCI, which is part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands, has added the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Lucea, Jamaica, along with the recently-debuted Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana by Karisma in Punta Cana, among others.

“Through these additions we continue to expand the choices we offer our 3.8 million members through our global exchange network,” said Gordon Gurnik, president, RCI. “We offer timeshare owners more properties to choose from than any other exchange company, bringing members a world of high quality travel options.”

RCI has 4,300 affiliated resorts in more than 100 countries.

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