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VACATIONS INC. LAUNCHES PREMIER PROPERTIES PROGRAM IN WINTER PARK, COLORADO

Vacations Inc., a leading vacation rental management company based in Winter Park, Colorado, announces the launch of its Premier Properties Program. This significant venture adds upscale condos, town homes, and private homes to its already impressive portfolio. Such properties exude quality and will meet the needs of the discerning vacationer in search Colorado luxury lodging.

Brian Lence, Vice President of Sales & Rental Management for Vacations Inc. says, “The launch of our Premier Properties Program, in the words of Emeril Lagasse, has been designed to “Kick it up a Notch”! As we head toward the start of another ski season, we not only want to highlight the upscale nature of some of our properties to potential guests, but to make current and potential owners of properties that fall into this category aware of our program and services.”

Two brand new quality constructions in the heart of downtown will headline the new Winter Park properties program. Red Quill Village offers exclusive town homes packed with added features and amenities including private outdoor hot tubs, private decks for the serene mountain experience, gas fireplaces, the latest in entertainment electronics, exquisite modern décor, and 9ft high interior ceilings. Sawmill Station offers distinguished town homes in a peaceful location alongside the Fraser River, and also just a couple of bocks from shopping and restaurants. These brand new units are beautifully decorated, come equipped with contemporary mountain interior furnishings and convey rocky mountain living at its finest.

Vacations Incorporated is one of the longest-established rental management companies in the Winter Park & Fraser Valley. Currently representing in excess of 200 Homeowners and with 35 years experience in the rental management and resort hospitality industry, Vacations Inc is at the forefront in providing memorable winter or summer vacation experiences at, arguably, the best value in town.

To learn more about Vacations Inc.  please visit the website at www.vacationsinc.com or to book accommodation, please call toll free 800-215-6535.

Intrawest Corporation, the operator and managing developer of Winter Park Resort, has agreed to be acquired by New York-based Fortress Investment Group LLC. The global investment and asset management firm was founded in 1998 with approximately $23 billion in equity capital under management. Headquartered in New York, its affiliates have offices in Dallas, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Rome, San Diego, Sydney & Toronto.

Details of the Deal
The agreement was announced on Friday, August 11, 2006, under which funds managed by affiliates of Fortress will acquire all of Intrawest’s outstanding common shares at a price of $35.00 per share. The total value of the transaction, including the existing debt of Intrawest ($992 million), is approximately $2.8 billion. This all-cash transaction represents a 20% premium over Intrawest’s closing price on February 27, 2006, the last trading day before the company announced its intention to review strategic options, and a 32% premium over the closing price prior to the announcement of the offer. (more…)

If you are looking for some new snowboarding gear, bindings, ski jackets or maybe new skis or boots then make a date and come to Winter Park on the weekend of October 13th to October 15th, 2006. The 21st Annual Snowsports Extravaganza and Equipment sale will bring vendors from around the Rocky Mountain region to sell last years excess inventories at up to 60% off the original price.

In addition to local vendors the gear swap is one of the primary fundraisers for the Winter Park Competition Center programs and scholarship fund. The Competition Center features programs from entry level to Olympic ski or rider status with professional coaches who teach students skiing and riding skills along with life skills. It is a great program that has supported a lot of students over the years.

So come along to swap your gear, buy new gear and embrace the coming snow. Beat the traffic on I70 and stay the weekend in one of our Winter Park condos.