Terrace - Midtown 45
Terrace - Midtown 45
Terrace - Midtown 45

BY ALISSA MILLER

Hidden gem vacation destinations with Club Pass.

Your WorldMark ownership brings you more than 95 amazing resorts in exciting destinations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and beyond. But there is a whole world of vacation options that exist outside your WorldMark network, just waiting to be discovered. Club Pass, your internal exchange program with Club Wyndham, gets you access to more than 100 additional resorts in places like New York, the Smoky Mountains, and Washington D.C.

If you’ve never explored your vacation options through Club Pass, it’s time to take a look at some of the destinations awaiting your visit. Here are a few of the top hidden gems just begging to be discovered — and remember you can book all Club Pass resorts online.

Smoky Mountains, Tennessee.

Two expansive resorts serve as your gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, its grand overlooks, towering mountain peaks, and cascading waterfalls. Travel through America’s most-visited national park, hike Clingmans Dome, smell the wildflowers, and discover more than 90 historic sites scattered throughout the park.

For touristy fun, try nearby Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum, Dollywood theme park, or Titanic museum. At Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains go for a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool, visit the arcade or mini-golf course, enjoy an evening around the fire pit, or unwind in the sauna.  Club Wyndham Great Smokies Lodge offers even more with its on-site indoor and outdoor water parks providing year-round family fun, a perfect mountain escape, and all the comforts of home.

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Still on the hunt for the ideal water park? No town has more of them than Wisconsin Dells, dubbed “The Water Park Capital of the World.” Club Wyndham Glacier Canyon encompasses nine indoor and outdoor water parks, with tubing, slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers. Nearby Club Wyndham Sundara Cottages is an upscale spa-centered resort with expansive 2-, 3- and 5-bedroom Presidential suites featuring double-sided fireplaces, in-suite hot tubs, and luxurious stone-and-wood décor.

Forests, streams, and lakes surround Club Wyndham Tamarack where visitors enjoy the catch-and-release fishing pond and quiet trails. Spend a day on a duck-boat tour of the beautiful sandstone cliffs of the Dells or try your luck on one of the many fine regional golf courses.

New York, New York.

Club Wyndham Midtown 45 is your glamorous Manhattan resort and a sophisticated isle of serenity in the midst of the vibrant city. As you wander through the city that never sleeps, you’ll find yourself in Times Square surrounded by illuminated billboards, enjoying a peaceful walk through Central Park, attending an exciting Broadway show, or taking in world-famous art at the Met. Don’t forget to visit Lady Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

At the resort, you’ll appreciate creature comforts like an in-suite rain shower, 24-hour fitness center, and rooftop owner lounge with fantastic views of the iconic skyline. There’s no place like your home-away-from-home in the heart of Manhattan.

Orlando, Florida.

The luxurious Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek, a Mediterranean-style resort located less than a mile from the theme parks of Walt Disney World, offers owners the chance to experience the warmth of the Florida sunshine and the excitement of Orlando’s many theme parks.

Visit the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom, or get wet at the Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach water parks. Disney Springs is the place for world-class shopping, dining, and more. When you’re ready to relax, head back to the resort and float the lazy river, enjoy an adult beverage at the poolside bar, play a round of shuffleboard or mini-golf, or just lie in the shade of a poolside cabana. At Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek, luxury and comfort are the name of the game.

Honolulu, Hawaii.

Combine the pleasures of full-service resorts with high-rise views from the heart of Hawaii’s capital city. Then add in the Pacific’s most famous stretch of beach, Waikiki. Your three Club Pass resorts on Oahu, “The Gathering Place,” fulfill all your dreams for the perfect Hawaiian vacation.

 Visit the royal residence at Iolani Palace, honor the lost soldiers and sailors at Pearl Harbor, learn how to surf where it all began with Duke Kahanamoku, hike Diamond Head for panoramic views of the ocean. Further afield are the wild waves of the north shore, central island pineapple plantations, historic coastal villages, and the stunning natural beauty of Oahu’s gardens, craters, waterfalls, and cliffs.

Washington, D.C.

The nation’s capital is a must-visit at least once in your life. The cultural and historic legacy of the United States is on view at the Mall, home to the many museums of the Smithsonian plus multiple national monuments — all free of charge. Book a tour of the Capitol to watch the U.S. government in action, or an intimate tour of the White House’s rooms that are open to the public.

A stay at Club Wyndham Old Town Alexandria places you along the cobblestoned route through this charming colonial town on the Virginia side of the Potomac. George Washington’s Mount Vernon is just a few miles south, and worth at least a half-day visit. On the Maryland side of the Potomac you’ll find Club Wyndham National Harbor, within the thriving entertainment and dining hub of National Harbor.

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