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EXCLUSIVE MEMBER MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2019
DISCOVER
VIETNAM
WITH RCI
Kids Summer
COLOURING IN
COMPETITION
WAYS TO SPEND
DAYS IN SYDNEY
Director’s
Welcome
Dear Valued Members,
Welcome to the 2019 Spring/Summer edition of the
ULTIQA Lifestyle Magazine.
Reflecting on the last 12 months at ULTIQA Lifestyle
it has been a busy year for us once again. The most
exciting addition to the group is the acquisition of
another Gold Coast Property– ULTIQA Signature. This SIGNATURE GROUND
256-apartment style accommodation is positioned
in the heart of Broadbeach and mere minutes from BREAKING CEREMONY
patrolled beaches, cafés, public transport, The
Star Casino and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. This
property officially commenced construction in May
and will be completed in first half of 2022.
ULTIQA Lifestyle has various holiday destinations
perfect for the warmer seasons including the coastal
cosmopolitan of Sydney. Read our feature article
on page 4 & 5 and you’ll be adding this city to your
upcoming travel plans.
As members of ULTIQA Lifestyle you have access to
RCI’s accommodation portfolio. This vast portfolio has
grown to include an additional 24 accommodation
options across India, China, Vietnam and Malaysia.
Read more on page 7.
Last edition we announced the launch of our ULTIQA
Little Explorers Club. The club is for kids under 12 to
build their sense of adventure. With school holidays
just around the corner, why not get them involved
in our Summer Colouring in Competition with three
amazing prize packs to be won. Learn more about
the club and our competition on page 3.
As we approach the end of another year, I would like
to wish all of our members a joyous festive season
and a Happy New Year. We look forward to helping CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES
you make lifelong memories in 2020.
ULTIQA’s latest acquisition has commenced
Happy Holidays! construction in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. ULTIQA
Signature is a 256-apartment project that will open in
Mark Henry the first half of 2022. The property will feature a huge
CEO 50-metre infinity edge pool, an expansive outdoor
ULTIQA LIFESTYLE
lawn, state of the art gymnasium, private cinema and
more.
To celebrate the start of construction, a ground
To keep up to date with the latest
breaking ceremony was held on site on the 30th May
information, special rates and holiday
inspiration, like us on Facebook: 2019. With this being the fourth Gold Coast property
ULTIQA Lifestyle to join the ULTIQA brand, ULTIQA Lifestyle members
and follow us on Instagram: will now have more options and availability in this
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ULTIQA_LIFESTYLE popular destination to choose from.
Summer colouring in
competition
3 Prizes to be WON!
How to Enter Prize Pack
1. Download one of the two colouring in 1
designs and print. Download from
www.ultiqalifestyleblog.com.au and
click on the competitions tab.
2. Fill out your name and provide your $80 Smiggle
parents phone number & email address. Voucher
3. Get colouring.
Prize Pack 2
4. Submit your entry by emailing it to
marketing@ultiqa.com.au or by post to:
Summer Competition, PO Box 550,
Varsity Lakes QLD 4227.
5. Entries must be received by Thursday
the 12th of December 2019. The winner will
be notified on Tuesday the 17th of December Hatchimals Mystery Egg
2019 and the Prize Packs will be express
posted to a nominated address.
6. All Little Explorer Club Members receive
an additional entry into the draw. Prize Pack 3
Terms & Conditions Colour me in h
3 Prizes to be won. The prizes will be drawn Backpack wit iggle
at random. 2 Entries permitted per child.
pens & $20 Sm
Good Luck Gift card
DID YOU KNOW: By joining ULTIQA
Little Explorers exclusive club, children
will have access to:
• Their very own Membership Card
with unique membership number.
• Welcome Gift upon sign up.
• Access to the Little Explorers website
– NO ADULTS!
• Chance to win cool stuff.
• VIP Birthday Treatment.
• Other fun activities, giveaways
and much, much more!
So what are you waiting for? Sign up today
at www.ultiqalittleexplorers.com.au 3
Sydney, Australia is a very popular destination
for international and domestic tourists alike. The
beautiful city is set on a glamorous backdrop of
white sand beaches a pristine harbour and a
buzz of activity year-round. With so much history,
culture, sand and sun to soak up, Sydney has Climb. The full climb experience takes an entire 3 ½
something to offer every type of traveller. hours. Be sure to book your tickets well in advanced
as the tours sell out very quickly. After your exciting
Fine dining restaurants, designer boutiques, world climb experience, freshen up and relax at your
famous beaches and outdoor markets can all be apartment. Head down to the Harbour for happy
found within this world-renowned destination. For hour drinks ahead of a fantastic dinner and boat
ULTIQA Lifestyle members thinking about making cruise experience on Sydney Harbour. There are
Sydney their next destination, we have put together a variety of types of sunset harbour cruises- each
7 ways to spend 7 days in the harbourside city, featuring different types of menus, entertainment,
guaranteed to make your holiday memorable. and drink options to suit your budget and taste.
Many leave between 5 and 6pm and return 3-4
Day 1: Arrive, Check-in, & Explore hours after departure.
Whether you are flying, driving, or arriving by train,
once you arrive in Sydney make your way to ULTIQA Day 3: Taronga Zoo
@ Oaks Trafalgar. After checking in, hit the city for The Taronga Zoo is located a 12 minute scenic ferry
an afternoon of exploration. Walk down to Circular ride from Circular Quay, providing breathtaking
Quay and watch all the activity of the busy harbour. views of Sydney Harbour and featuring free
End the day with a dinner at one of Sydney’s shows and experiences throughout the day. It is
award-winning restaurants or head down to China open at 9.30am and closes at 5pm. Aside from
Town for a multi-cultural eating experience. the traditional Zoo style exhibits, there are also a
number of exciting animal encounters, which allow
Day 2: A Day on the Harbour you to get up close and personal with some of the
Spend a day on one of the worlds most iconic animals, including Koalas, Giraffes, and Elephants.
harbours. Tackle the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge Spend your afternoon on the Wild Ropes Course,
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enjoying some high-flying adventures over the
animal exhibits.
Day 4: A Day at the Opera
Perhaps the most famous attraction in Sydney is
the Opera House. Visited by thousands of tourists
each year, we highly recommend that you not only
visit, but take a full tour. Explore the theatres and
halls where more than 1600 concerts, operas, and
ballets take place each year. After your tour take a
short walk next door to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Leisurely explore the beautiful blooms, palm groves,
and garden paths. Make a night of it and why not
see a show, ballet, or opera at the Opera House for
a truly memorable experience. Enjoy the view from
the outdoor veranda before heading inside for a
magical evening.
hinterland views, including The Three Sisters landmark.
Day 5: Explore the Beaches Learn about the Aboriginal Legend surrounding the rock
Take the Ferry to Manly and enjoy a day at the formation while viewing native animals in their natural
beach, shopping, and checking out the quirky and habitats. Enjoy lunch in one of the quaint mountainside
cultural spots of this busy area. Relax as you wander cafes and be sure to also stop at Echo Point and
the streets and enjoy lunch at a seaside café. After Megalong Valley to complete your day trip.
coming back on the ferry, walk the other iconic
beach area of Sydney, the Bondi to Coogee Walk. Day 7: Carriageworks Farmers Market
This 6km walk features breathtaking views of sand With your week-long Sydney holiday drawing to a close,
and surf, but is not for the faint of heart. For those check out of your apartment. Before you head home, we
looking for a more leisurely walk, we recommend recommend you check out the Carriageworks Farmers
sticking to the Bondi to Bronte Beach track. Market. This weekend market features fresh, seasonal
produce. Feast on some of the best casual eats in all of
Day 6: Trip to the Blue Mountains Sydney.
On your final full day in Sydney, we encourage you
to take a day trip to the Blue Mountains. Whether No matter the order in which you take on the 7 ways
you get there through a tour group, or by hiring to spend 7 days in Sydney, we hope you will enjoy your
a car, the Blue Mountains provide spectacular holiday.
YOUR ULTIQA SYDNEY ACCOMMODATION
Situated in the financial end of Sydney’s CBD, ULTIQA @
Oaks Trafalgar is only a short distance from the cities
famous tourist attractions including Darling Harbour, The
Rocks, Circular Quay, The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney
Opera House.
ULTIQA @ Oaks Trafalgar Apartments have two bedrooms,
sleeping a maximum of 5 people (1 King, 1 Queen and 1 King).
The apartment also feature air-conditioning, fully equipped
kitchen, dishwasher and laundry facilities.
Member information: Check-in: 2pm • Check-out: 10am
PROPERTY FEATURES Address: 361 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Call Reservations today to book your Sydney Getaway
ULTIQA @ Oaks Trafalgar Apartments
Gymnasium Sauna Spa Indoor pool 1300 362 688 (AUS) or 0800 737 636 (NZ).
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The 4 cruise itineraries we love
SINGAPORE ROME AND THE AUSTRALIA TO JAPAN NEW ZEALAND
A modern and eclectic MEDITERRANEAN From iconic Sydney, you’ll set Imagine yourself standing high
megalopolis in the heart of Explore the ancient beauty of forth into a transpacific journey, in the mountains where lakes,
Southeast Asia is waiting to be Rome, where you can bear as you head to Brisbane fjords, and snow-capped peaks,
discovered, as this cruise takes witness to the architectural before soaking yourself in the just takes your breath away.
you to the home of state-of-the-art marvels of the Colosseum and resort-laden coastal suburb of The Fjordland National Park in
road and mass-transit systems, then find yourself admiring the Mooloolaba, jump to Alotau in New Zealand is where you’ll find
renowned street food, and world- beauty of Michelangelo’s iconic Papua New Guinea, and find unique and endangered wildlife,
class shopping. Singapore is painted ceiling in the Sistine yourself in the tropical paradise bird species, as well as black
a very popular stopover and Chapel. You can also discover of Boracay in sunny Philippines. coral and diverse marine life.
destination for shoppers, and is some historic tombs at the
widely considered as the best Pantheon, temples & squares And then, just when you thought
shopping districts in the world. at the Roman Forum, and you’ve seen it all, you’re taken
But what we truly marvel at is galleries of art masterpieces at to an entirely different culture
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on the Greek Isles of Santorini or dip yourselves in onsen (hot
and Sicily. springs) after experiencing
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RCI EXPANDS VACATION OPTIONS
budget for the
FOR MEMBERS WITH MORE THAN 600 financial year
AFFILIATED RESORTS IN THE ASIA ending
PACIFIC AND INDIA REGION 30 June 2020
ARSN 097 961 174
INCOME
Membership fees $ 5,595,230
Administration fees $ 1,617,615
Rental Income $ 16,200
Other operating Income $ 276,612
RCI welcomed 24 new properties in the Asia Pacific and Non-Operating Income $ 39,000
India region to its exchange network during the first half of TOTAL INCOME $ 7,544,657
2019. This brings the total number of RCI affiliated resorts EXPENSES
in the Asia Pacific and India region to 613 resorts.
Office administration $ 624,658
The 24 properties are located across a wide range of Employment expenses $ 401,599
popular tourist destinations such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Compliance expenses $ 142,196
and China. India, in particular, saw 18 new affiliated resorts,
Responsible entity fees $ 988,007
with Mint Hotels adding 14 resorts and hotels to the RCI
Member costs $ 2,731,499
exchange network in city locations such as New Delhi and
Mumbai. Outlays for held properties $ 1,621,914
Outlays for rented properties $ 808,096
RCI also welcomed 3 new resorts in China with Libre Resort
Outlays for right of use properties $ 215,280
Lijiang, Beijing Lanxi Hotel and Chengdu Miao Xi Vacation
Resort, which are situated in popular locations Lijiang, TOTAL EXPENSES $ 7,533,249
Beijing and Sichuan, respectively. PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX $ $11,408
Capital refurbishment -$ 201,361
As an ULTIQA Lifestyle member you have access to the
RCI exchange network, book these exciting destinations by Income tax expenses $ 0
calling reservations on 1300 362 688 (AU) or Profit (Loss) for the year attributable
$ -189,953
to members of the Scheme
0800 737 636 (NZ).
PICTURESQUE
PORT MACQUARIE Port Macquarie is a fantastic holiday
destination and you can enjoy some of
Port Macquarie is a coastal town with an array of the best accommodation in town at
beautiful beaches and plenty to do for the whole family. ULTIQA Village Resort.
Enjoy a camel Safari on lighthouse beach, get lost in the
Bago Maze or spot a whale from the lighthouse. PROPERTY AMENITIES:
• Swimming Pool - Heated
• Tennis • Gym/Exercise Facilities
• Sauna • Pool Table • Table Tennis
• Games Room • Canoes • Club house
• Arcade/Games room • BBQ Facilities
288 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie
Call Reservations today to book your next escape to
ULTIQA Village Resort 1300 362 688 (AUS)
or 0800 737 636 (NZ).
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Venture to
Vietnam!
A land of magnificent, natural beauty, unique cultural heritage, lively cities and serene
villages make Vietnam both exotic and mesmerizing. From incredibly peaceful national
parks, to dynamic cities full of historical monuments, all the way across a coastal line of more
than 3260 km with an endless number of stunning beaches, Vietnam has it all.
FLC Luxury Vinh Phuc Resort
Only a 60 minute drive to escape from the hustling and bustling
Hanoi, FLC Luxury Resort Vinh Phuc is a seamless blend of a
royal style design and serene lifestyle in natural surroundings.
More significantly, the resort reminisces about nostalgic
memory with green fields, trees in the sun and a stilt house by
the lake. Guests will love the two swimming pools, including an
adults-only pool. There’s also a spa and fitness center to fit all
your needs. Those looking to work on their swing can either
head to the tennis courts or to the on-premises golf green. The
resort also has a restaurant as well as a night club for some
late-night fun.
FLC Quy Nhon Beach & Golf Resort
Quy Nhon Beach and Golf Resort was inspired by the image of
a huge dragon on bright white sand beaches. Located right on
the beach with private access, the resort also features two
swimming pools, an adult’s-only pool, kids’ splash zone and
fitness center. For those looking to hone their sports skills,
tennis courts and on site golf are available. Guest will also enjoy
the array of food and nighttime entertainment with the
Terrance Bay Restaurant, Colada Lounge, Wine & Cigar Bar, the
Ocean Pool Bar and Vivas Karaoke. Nurture Spa offers a
combination of renewing properties of the sea and the
centuries-old Cham purification process to create a distinctly
different spa experience.
It's time to turn your holiday dreams into a reality!
Call 1300 362 688 (AU) / 0800 737 636 (NZ) today to book your holidays with RCI!
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