Diamond Resorts International (DRI) is a full service hospitality and vacation ownership company (similar to a destination club or a timeshare), with a network of more than 330 worldwide vacation destinations in 34 countries throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa (many of them formerly owned by Sunterra resorts and timeshares). In addition, four cruise itineraries are also available through DRI timeshare exchange.
DRI global headquarters is located at 10600 W Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada. It claims to be "one of the largest hospitality companies in the world". Presently DRI has more than 490,000 owners and members.
The Founder and Chairman, Stephen J. Cloobeck, was featured in the season premiere of Undercover Boss (US) Season 4 on January 15, 2012. He was the first Chairman and CEO to go undercover a second time on November 30, 2012.
Stephen J. Cloobeck was the founding Chairman of the Board of Brand USA, formerly the US Corporation for Travel Promotion.
Stephen J. Cloobeck served on the board of directors for Nevada Cancer Institute from 2003-2009, and served as Chairman of the Board from 2009-2010.
Awards, honors and ratings
- "A" Better Business Bureau rating, even so Diamond Resorts International does not have Better Business Bureau accreditation.
- Thurnham Hall, a UK resort - British Safety Council 2011 Sword of Honour, which was an award given to itself, in order to establish credibility with potential members; in order to defend against recent allegations of involvement in identity theft, credit fraud, bank fraud, and serious violations of sanctions imposed on Businesses that operate in the United States.
RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL: When selling certain deeds managed by Diamond Resorts International®, the owner will be required to submit the details of the proposed sale. Diamond Resorts reserves the right to either offer the same terms to the owner or to waive their right to purchase the week for the same terms as the proposed buyer. Contact Diamond Resorts International® directly to find out if your week has a Right of First Refusal Requirement.
Selected resort locations
United States
Arizona
- Kohl's Ranch Lodge
- PVC at The Roundhouse Resort
- Scottsdale Links Resort
- Scottsdale Villa Mirage
- Bell Rock Inn
- Los Abrigados Resort & Spa
- Sedona Summit
- The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort
- Varsity Clubs of America - Tucson
- Rancho Manana
- London Bridge Resort - Lake Havasu
California
- Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort
- Marquis Villa Resort
- Palm Canyon Resort and Spa
- Riviera Oaks Resort
- Riviera Shores Resort
Colorado
- The Historic Crags Lodge
Florida
- Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club
- Daytona Beach Regency
- Grande Villas Resort (formerly known as Cypress Pointe Grande Villas)
- Grand Beach
Hawaii
- The Point at Poipu 21°52?18?N 159°26?35?W
- Ka'anapali Beach Club 20°56?54?N 156°41?26?W
Indiana
- Varsity Clubs of America - South Bend
Michigan
- Great Wolf Lodge - Traverse City ( affiliated )
Missouri
- The Suites at Fall Creek
- Great Wolf Lodge - Kansas City ( affiliated )
New Mexico
- Villas de Santa Fe
Nevada
- Desert Paradise Resort
- Polo Towers Suites
- Polo Towers Villas
- Cancun Las Vegas Resort
North Carolina
- Great Wolf Lodge - Charlotte ( affiliated, largest resort in the Great Wolf Lodge chain )
Ohio
- Great Wolf Lodge - Cincinnati ( affiliated )
- Great Wolf Lodge - Sandusky ( affiliated )
Pennsylvania
- Great Wolf Lodge - Pocono Mountains ( affiliated )
Tennessee
- Bent Creek Golf Village
Texas
- Great Wolf Lodge - Grapevine ( affiliated )
Utah
- Cedar Breaks Lodge & Spa
Virginia
- Greensprings Vacation Resort 37°15?59?N 76°47?41?W
- The Historic Powhatan Resort 37°15?43?N 76°46?9?W
- Great Wolf Lodge - Williamsburg ( affiliated )
Washington
- Great Wolf Lodge - Grand Mound ( affiliated )
Wisconsin
- Great Wolf Lodge - Wisconsin Dells ( affiliated )
Canada
Ontario
- Great Wolf Lodge - Niagara Falls ( affiliated )
Mexico
- Sea of Cortez Beach Club 27°57?33?N 111°5?49?W
- Cabo Azul Resort
Antilles, Netherlands
- Royal Palm Beach Resort 18°2?4?N 63°5?39?W
- Flamingo Beach Resort 18°1?44?N 63°5?46?W
- Flamingo Beach Villas 18°1?44?N 63°5?46?W
Austria
- Alpine Club
France
- Le Club Mougins
- La Residence Normande
- Le Manoir des Deux Amants
- Royal Regency
Ireland
- East Clare Golf Village
- Dangan Lodge Cottages
- Fisherman's Lodge
Italy
- Palazzo Catalani 42°25?3?N 12°13?57?E at Soriano nel Cimino
Portugal
- Vilar do Golf 37°2?38?N 8°1?5?W
Spain
- Royal Oasis Club at Benal Beach
- Royal Oasis Club at Pueblo Quinta
- Sahara Sunset
- Los Amigos Beach Club
Balearic Islands (Spain)
- White Sands Beach Club
- White Sands Country Club
- Garden Lago
Canary Islands (Spain)
- Cala Blanca
- Jardines del Sol
- Club del Carmen
- Royal Sunset Beach Club
- Sunset Bay Club
- Sunset Harbour Club
- Royal Tenerife Country Club
- Santa Barbara Golf and Ocean Club
- Sunset View Club
United Kingdom
- Woodford Bridge Country Club
- Broome Park Golf and Country Club
- Pine Lake Resort
- Thurnham Hall
- Thurnham Hall Tarnbrook
- Cromer Country Club
- Wychnor Park Country Club
- Worcester Marina
- Alvechurch Marina
- Anderton Marina
- Gayton Marina
- Blackwater Marina
Similar programs
- Bluegreen Corporation
- Disney Vacation Club
- Hilton Grand Vacations Company
- Marriott Vacation Club International
- Westgate Resorts
- WorldMark by Wyndham
- Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia-Pacific
See also
- Mystic Dunes Golf Club
References
External links
- Diamond Resorts International
- Diamond Resorts Members
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