Interval Begins Affiliation with Villaggio Aurora
NOVEMBER 3, 2008. Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services, has announced the affiliation of Villaggio Aurora a resort situated in the picturesque town of Marina Di Sibari on Italy's south east coast.
"We are delighted to have affiliated this attractive mixed-used resort to our network. This is a popular destination with Italians and will be highly demanded by our local membership base," says Darren Ettridge, Interval International's vice president resort sales and service (Europe).
The resort comprises of 100 units, a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. The first phase of 40 units are already built and the remaining 60 units are scheduled for completion in mid 2009. The resort features a theatre for live shows, an outdoor pool and restaurants and operates a shuttle bus to and from the beach which is a few minutes away from the resort.
Aurora Village is situated in the region of Calabria, with the nearest airport being Lamezia Terme which is 140km (87 miles) away. Sibari is a popular seaside vacation destination for Italians and has numerous cultural attractions including Greek and Roman archaeological sites.
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