The Lamplighter
Your Colonial Crossings Newsletter
Spring 2008
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Upcoming Events for
The Historic Triangle
Colonial Williamsburg’s
“The Revolutionary City”
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Park opens at 10:00 a.m.
Water Country USA
Park Season Opener May 10, 2008
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
North Anna/ Cold Harbor Civil War Van Tour
Lee Hall, Newport News, VA
May 17, 2008 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Continue on the route of Grant’s Overland
Campaign with historian Michael Moore. The tour
includes visits to Mt. Carmel, Ox Ford, Hanover
Station, Cold Harbor, and Wilcox’s Landing. $45
per person. Reservations required.
Virginia War Museum Memorial Day
Ceremony, Victory Arch at 25th Street in
Newport News. May 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Special discount on museum admission following
the ceremony.
Colonial Williamsburg hosts a wide variety of
programs featuring historic re-enactors, plays,
films and concerts. Call 1-800-HISTORY and
check the Daily Schedule upon arrival.
Land’or International
Executive Officers:
John L. Holt III, CEO
Ronald T. Holt, President
Edmund P. Hannum III, CFO
Karen Cross, Sr. Vice-Pres.
Norma Dill, Sr. Vice-Pres.
David Shively, CEO (Williamsburg)
Tim Sirles, Sr. Vice-Pres.
Linda Ward, Vice-Pres.
Lori Crume, Vice-Pres.
Jim Moncrieff, Vice-Pres.
Elaine Dowling, Vice-Pres.
John Ruch, Director-Corp. Publications
Ginny Eyler, Director-Concierge
Dear Colonial Crossings Owners,
We are always very pleased to see our owners and guests return
to Colonial Crossings and enjoy all that the Historic Triangle
has to offer in entertainment, shopping and living history. That
said, sometimes it's fun to seek out a new destination to explore.
After all, variety IS the spice of life, right? Our members have
an entire world open for their discovery through our partnering
exchange company Interval International. “I.I.” is one of the
world's leading exchange networks and offers the opportunity to
travel to over 2300 resorts, from Myrtle Beach to Malaysia,
Branson to Barcelona, New York to New Caledonia. Founded
in 1976, I.I. maintains the highest standards of excellence for its
partnering resorts and requires each of them to consistently meet
quality guidelines. “Premier” resorts have attained the
company's highest recognition level with its emphasis on
modern features and appointments; “Select” resorts provide a
great vacation experience with a warm, friendly atmosphere.
I.I. offers a directory of its destination choices that lists
locations, amenities, area attractions, etc. It's fun just to read
through it to see all the nearby and far-flung places available to
our Colonial Crossings members! For example, Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina is represented by over 25 resort choices, several
of which hold the Premier or Select designations. This wildly
successful “little beach town” continues to grow its options for
fun and entertainment. In fact, this month will see the debut of
the area's newest amusement center Hard Rock Park. The place
“where rock comes to play” stretches over 55 acres and features
over 50 rides, including Led Zeppelin-The Ride, a 155-foot-high
roller coaster that boasts six loops and hits 65 mph. A special
Grand Opening Celebration takes place June 2-3 and features
concerts by the Eagles and The Moody Blues. Want an example
of some place exotic that you may travel to through I.I.? The
WorldMark Denarau Resort in the exotic South Pacific paradise
of Fiji may be just what you're looking for. With its beautiful
uncrowded beaches, lush gardens and temperate climate, Fiji is
truly a romantic getaway spot.
There are so many wonderful, exciting places to experience in
the world and Colonial Crossings (along with Interval
International) wants you to know that you CAN make your
once-in-a-lifetime vacation dreams a reality! Call our friendly
reservations staff at 866-279-5436 for details.
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Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.
- Seneca
 Manager’s Corner:
Dear Owners,

It has been quite a while since I spoke to you from the Manager’s Corner. Our Monday evening welcome
parties have been very well received and attended, including our movie and game nights. An exclusive
alliance with Colonial Heritage has added a well received discounted golfing and dining experience. Our
most recent partnership with Doraldo's, one of Williamsburg’s finest Italian restaurants, features a discounted
rate for Colonial Crossings owners and guests. Also available for your dining pleasure is their exclusive
V.I.P. Dining package every Tuesday and Thursday evening, complete with limousine service to and from.
Currently, we are working with the Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance to promote and
offer discount services and products throughout the historical area. We anticipate this service to be available
in June.

Colonial Williamsburg is continuing their highly successful “Revolutionary City” program, which gives an
up front and personal account of the events leading up to our fight for independence. Jamestown’s historic
seventeenth century depiction of the hardships facing the 1607 settlers in the “new world” is bigger and
better with the completion of their welcome center facility. Yorktown's Victory Center and Battlefield is a
living museum of the Revolutionary War’s victorious fight for independence and the birth of the country we
call home. Early indications look promising for a great 2008 year. As always, and on behalf of the staff and
management at Colonial Crossings, we thank you for the continuing opportunity to be of service and to
provide you with the best vacation experience possible.

Sincerely,
.

Tony Conti
General Manager

Construction Update:
First and foremost, Phase II was completed September 9th and
has been generating positive guest comments since we opened the
doors to the forty-four units. Phase III construction of the Governor’s
Building encompassing fifty - two units is progressing well with
an estimated occupancy date of December ‘08’. The anticipated
Phase I upgrade has met with some obstacles which I am happy
to report have been resolved and a late 2008/early 2009opening is
planned for this project. Phase IV has met with some obstacles also
which are currently being reviewed. We anticipate a resolution by
mid-year.

Employee News:
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Mario D'Auria (Sales Director) and Brett Bunch (Marketing
Director) to the Colonial Crossings family. Both Mario and Brett bring extensive experience and a reputation
of success.

Introspection:
“There are many things in life that will capture your eye, but few will capture your heart.
These are the ones to pursue. These are the ones worth keeping.”
 Breaking News From The Historic Triangle
The sixth annual Michelob Ultra Open golf tournament takes place May 8 – 11 at Kingsmill in
Williamsburg. The Ladies' Professional Golf Association event always features the premier names in
women's golf and is known as the tour's “fifth major”, as well as being named the LPGA's “Best Overall
Event on the Tour”. The tourney includes three pro-am events which, in the last five years, have raised over
$1.3 million for charity. The ladies will compete for a $2.2 million purse on the beautiful River Course; the
top names in the LPGA are scheduled to compete, including 2007 champ Suzann Pettersen. Additional
events include a fashion show, junior clinic and family fun zone. Additional information is available at
www.michelobultraopen.com .

From May 15th through August 17th ,The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk presents Rembrandt's
Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light. Rembrandt achieved unparalleled fame as a printmaker and
is hailed today as one of the greatest etchers of all time. Drawn from the collection of the Museum of Fine
Arts, Boston, the exhibition includes more than 130 of the master’s etchings, and traces Rembrandt’s career
as a printmaker from the drama and technical razzle-dazzle of his early productions to the quiet mystery and
poetry of his final works. Details and directions may be obtained at www.chrysler.org .

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has opened its gates for the 2008 season and the World’s Most Beautiful
Theme Park (for the 17th consecutive year in 2007) is ready with a full schedule of concerts and special
guests. The park also garnered the award for Best Theme Park for the second year in 2007 and continues to
push the envelope for entertaining parkgoers with new innovative experiences. Mark your calendar for
Glory at the Gardens (May 4, 11 and 18), a series of concerts featuring 11 Christian artists that include
Third Day, Mark Schultz and Natalie Grant. The Summer Nights Concert Series kicks off in July with '80's
heartthrob Rick Springfield performing, followed by Grand Funk Railroad and the Charlie Daniels Band.
Busch Gardens offers many options for purchasing tickets such as season passes, a combination Busch
Gardens/Water Country USA Vacation Pass and a Military Pass. Additional information on the park is
available at www.buschgardens.com.

On the weekend of May 16 - 18, Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums mark their 50th anniversary
year-long celebration with a Drummer's Call. Fife and Drum units from all across North America will be in
attendance and a live webcast of The Grand Review will be shown on www.history.org on May 17th at
12:30 p.m. Founded in 1958, the corps performs nearly 500 times annually and allows visitors to Colonial
Williamsburg to not only see living history, but to hear it as well. Other notable Fifes and Drums performances
occur on July 4 and during December's Grand Illumination.

History buffs take note! Historic Yorktown is the place to be for a special Memorial Day celebration on
May 24-25, 2008. Civil War Weekend will feature tactical demonstrations, encampments and a
Confederate field hospital that will interpret the role Yorktown played during the Civil War Peninsula
Campaign. Special Memorial Day ceremonies will take place at the Yorktown National Cemetery and
Confederate Cemetery. The events take place at the Yorktown Battlefield from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each
day and a nominal admission is charged. Details may be obtained at 757-898-2410.
 Land'or International
4050 Innslake Drive, Suite 204
Glen Allen, VA 23060

The Historic Triangle:

Shopper's Paradise!
Shopping (that great American tradition) is plentiful
in the area of Colonial Crossings. More than 200
retail and designer outlet stores make the Historic
Triangle a shopping mecca! Prime Outlets at
Williamsburg, Patriot Plaza Premium Outlets and the
Williamsburg Outlet Mall combined offer more than
150 factory and designer outlet stores. In the heart of
Williamsburg, Merchants Square boasts specialty
boutiques and designer stores as well as Colonial
reproductions and collections. The Williamsburg
Antique Mall features more than 400 antique dealers
as well. Whether you're looking for summer or
back-to-school clothes, antiques, gift ideas or just
good old fashioned bargains, the Historic Triangle is
the place to find them all!

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Quick Fact

Americans love vacation ownership, as borne out by nearly 80%

satisfaction ratings. The chart shown below illustrates that, of
Americans who buy timeshare, over 30% of new timeshare sales are
to current owners. The point? Today's timeshare is a big hit with
buyers because their options are varied, flexible and meet the travel
needs of today's savvy consumer.

Colonial Crossings of Williamsburg

A Land’or Resort:
200 English Garden Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 941-1540
www.colonialcrossings.com

Land’or International
Corporate Offices
4050 Innslake Drive
Suite 204
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(800) 552-2839
Source: ARDA International Foundation, November 2007