SMOKE TREE LODGE RESORT, N.C.

On a recent trip to the beautiful North Carolina Mountains, we stayed at the Smoketree Lodge Resort for HALF PRICE. This quality resort is part of the Vacation Resorts International and RCI Resorts Alliance. Using our International Travel Card (ITC50), my family of 4 stayed in a fully furnished condo for only $32.50 per night!

We had a full kitchen (dishes, silverware, linens, pots & pans, coffeemaker, microwave, full refrigerator, stove), a private bedroom, a full size sofa-bed in the living room for the kids, 2 TVs, and a dining room area. Our children especially enjoyed the large heated indoor pool and my husband and I spent a lot of time in the Jacuzzi. They also had a sauna, exercise room, picnic area with grills, and a huge game room. The lobby was very cozy with a large fireplace, sofas, hot coffee, and lots of magazines & puzzles to enjoy. You could check out games to play or rent a VCR and movies. The 1st night we were there they had a special "Easter Egg Dying" party for all the children.

We were just minutes from Grandfather Mountain where we crossed the "Mile High Swinging Bridge". We enjoyed hiking on several trails, exploring and climbing on the huge river rocks, having picnics and stopping to take in the breathtaking views off the Blue Ridge Parkway. One day we rented horses and rode to the top of a mountain where we could see into 3 states at the same time (North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee). Although we didn't ski this trip, there are several ski slopes within minutes of our condo.

We had a WONDERFUL time and plan to visit again. Many people have spent thousands of dollars to purchase a time-share at the Smoketree Lodge for one week a year. It's nice to know that with our Coastal Vacations Membership, we can stay at the very same condo and save so much money!! THANKS COASTAL!!

Kathy Black
March 2004

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