Phuket’s West Sands enters the timeshare market

Phuket’s West Sands resort has partnered with Interval International to make its debut in the timeshare market.

Tucked in 48 lush acres with its own 500 yards of private beachfront, the property is situated on Mai Khao Beach on Phuket’s favoured west coast. The studio, one-, and two-bedroom units range from 92 to 167 sqm, and the three-bedroom units measure 335 sqm. The residences have been designed to have minimal impact on the environment and all feature European-style kitchens and bathrooms, as well as balconies with views of the pool, gardens or the Andaman Sea.

Owners and guests also will have access to West Sands Water World, one of the largest water parks in Asia with seven themed ‘worlds’.

“We are very pleased to have added West Sands Phuket Beach Club to our exchange network,” said Joe Hickman, Interval International’s Asia Pacific Executive Director in a statement. “Along with its high design standards, the eco-friendly development will contribute to preserving the environment and to more enjoyable and economic living.”

“Phuket is well established as a premier vacation destination and West Sands matches its natural beauty with all of the modern amenities essential to enjoying life to the fullest,” said Barry King, Project Director of West Sands Vacation Club. “Choosing Interval as a partner matches its global experience in the field of vacation services with our local market and product knowledge. We are delighted that West Sands will be part of Interval’s network of quality vacation resorts.”

Bill Barnett of The Phuket Insider in his story about West Sands’ move into the timeshare sector, said: “Using a points based versus time/week interval scheme, the new entry looks to provide alternative to Laguna Holiday Club, Marriott Vacation Club and Absolute World. There remains speculation that a large scale Thai based hospitality group will be launching their own program in the near future as well.”

By Andrew Batt
From : Property Report : August 29, 2010