At Williamsburg update, they strongly hinted that margaritaville Atlanta as well as some other margaritaville resorts will be added to the family
Four bedroom units in the heart of downtown Atlanta! I like that Wyndham is building real timeshare units in urban centers, unlike Marriott, which is basically just offering slightly larger hotel rooms in urban centers. (I have no dog in this fight, as I am not an owner in either system, but I would rather trade into something like this than any of the Pulse units any day.)
......Downtown vacation destinations are the number one request from our owners, and Atlanta is at the top of everyone's travel list. This will be an extremely popular location for our members, adding to our stellar city-center vacation club locations...
What in the world in Wyndham doing building a resort in Atlanta given the many places they do NOT have resorts that would be much more needed?
I mean, is Atlanta suffering from a shortage of hotels? And I am sure the cost to stay here (and park here) will be something other than affordable...
As much as I like the decision to build in Moab, this decision is without logic. Who is Michael Brown surveying when he makes this claim:
As a Wyndham owner, I do not recall being surveyed on this question and while I might have missed the survey, Atlanta is NOT on the top of everyone's travel list unless you're a fan of Odysseus. There are several national parks around the country that still lack a resort in a reasonably handy location nearby and national parks have to be a much more consistently attractive draw than Atlanta and now, in light of recent events, why build resorts in urban areas?
I get that a better resort system will try and offer something for as many people as possible (featuring a variety of destinations) but Atlanta just is not an area lacking for places to stay.
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I made this post in another thread, but I want to post it here to see what it is I might be missing about Atlanta (specifically) and urban area resorts in general. As I said above, I get that a resort system has to play to the widest possible audience, but since when has Atlanta been short of places to stay and are they really that many things to do in Atlanta to justify yet another urban resort?
Oh stop that, @paxsarah - you'd just beam in from the Delta quadrant!I would totally book there for a staycation, or to go to a con, or for running the Georgia Marathon.
Wyndham at Fairfield Plantation is outside Villa Rica, GA. About 45 minutes west of Atlanta. It is not managed by Wyndham. There are units in some of the various HOAs, overlooking or close to the lake. I believe these are available with CWS, CWA and RCI.... there are currently zero timeshares in any system anywhere near Atlanta that I am aware of. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that.)
New Club Wyndham Resort in Atlanta, Georgia
Club Wyndham owners can now book a stay at a brand-new timeshare resort in Atlanta, Georgia. Find out more about the new property in the heart of downtown Atlanta.clubwyndham.wyndhamdestinations.com
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I responded on the general appeal of Urban timeshares in the other thread but on you part about Atlanta specifically there is TONS and TONS to do. Its a very appealing location, especially for families and there are currently zero timeshares in any system anywhere near Atlanta that I am aware of. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that.)
CNN Center, World of Coke, Georgia Aquarium, Civil Rights Museum, MLK Jr. National Park Site, College Football Hall of Fame, Zoo Atlanta, Six Flags over Georgia, Jimmy Carter's Presidential Library & Museum, and I'm sure more that I can't think of off the top of my head.
Plus all of the pro sports teams! and many college sports events like the Chick Fil-A Kickoff Game, SEC Title Game, Peach Bowl, frequent NCAA Basketball tournament site, etc.
Wyndham at Fairfield Plantation is outside Villa Rica, GA. About 45 minutes west of Atlanta. It is not managed by Wyndham. There are units in some of the various HOAs, overlooking or close to the lake. I believe these are available with CWS, CWA and RCI.
I'm not sure I understand the draw of timeshares in downtown metro locations like Atlanta. I understand it for NY, San Fran, and Chicago when they had that one. But not Atlanta... other than the Aquarium, and Coke museum, there's nothing to do. I bet parking also is going to be quite expensive too. I can kind of understand Nashville, there's definitely more to do in downtown Nashville than the whole of Metro Atlanta... and there's plenty of Wyndham Hotel properties in Atlanta.
I stayed at Margaritaville Nashville 2 weeks ago and IMHO it was a great location within walking distance to all attractions downtown. Very clean room and a friendly staff. No request to attend a presentation was offered. The other Wyndham Nashville location is great for Opreyland and attractions outside of downtown but I just liked not having a rental car and having to take or wait for the shuttle bus downtown.I'm not sure I understand the draw of timeshares in downtown metro locations like Atlanta. I understand it for NY, San Fran, and Chicago when they had that one. But not Atlanta... other than the Aquarium, and Coke museum, there's nothing to do. I bet parking also is going to be quite expensive too. I can kind of understand Nashville, there's definitely more to do in downtown Nashville than the whole of Metro Atlanta... and there's plenty of Wyndham Hotel properties in Atlanta.
I think Atlanta is very appealing. There is far more than just the Aquarium & World of Coke.
CNN Center, Civil Rights Museum, MLK Jr. National Park Site, College Football Hall of Fame, Zoo Atlanta, Six Flags over Georgia, Jimmy Carter's Presidential Library & Museum
Plus all of the pro sports teams and many college sports events like the Chick Fil-A Kickoff Game, SEC Title Game, Peach Bowl, frequent NCAA Basketball tournament site, etc.
I just hope they eventually do a Margaritaville themed resort in the Florida Keys. That would be a huge hit.