Island Seas Resort Partners With Interval

MIAMI— The Island Seas Resort, a Carlson Group vacation-ownership property located on Grand Bahama Island, announced that it has chosen Interval International as its vacation exchange provider. Projected to have 400 one- and two-bedroom condominiums when completed, the first phase of the resort includes 76 one-bedroom and 44 two-bedroom condominiums overlooking the Caribbean. “We are pleased to affiliate the Island Seas Resort with Interval International and look forward to offering this premier resort to their members,” said Bill Carlson, founder and owner of the Carlson Group of Companies, parent company of Island Seas Investments, the international timeshare development arm of the group. “The continued expansion of this property in the next couple of years, beginning with the inauguration of the new marina and 24 additional condominiums this fall, will only enhance the vacation owners’ experience,” Carlson added. “The Carlson Group of Companies has more than 20 years experience in the timeshare industry and a proven track record as a leader in the industry. We’re extremely pleased to add this quality resort to our exchange repertoire,” said Paul Rishell, president/Americas for Interval International. Founded by Bill Carlson40 years ago, The Carlson Group of Companies has acquired and developed 11 properties in the United States and in The Bahamas with a total of 45,000 owners worldwide to date. Owners at Island Seas Resort can also enjoy the services offered by Aqua Sun Investments, the United States timeshare development arm of The Carlson Group of Companies. The Aqua Sun owner services range from resort accounting and reservations to discount rental and travel services. All owners at the Island Seas Resort become members of Interval International, and as a result they have the opportunity to exchange their accommodations for those at the other vacation-ownership resorts in Interval’s worldwide network of more than 1,900 resorts in 75 countries.