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LOCAL ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI WINNER RECEIVES DIAMOND RESORTS INTERNATIONAL® 'VACATION OF A LIFETIME™'

Diamond Resorts International®, (DRI) a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, today announced Charlie Rydholm, a resident of St. Clair Shores, Mich., as the company’s first Vacations of a Lifetime™ sweepstakes winner. Rydholm, 70, will have his pick of more than 300 resorts, located in 33 countries throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.

 “This is the first trip we’ve ever won and we are looking forward to it. We haven’t been to Hawaii since 1985 and are thinking of using the trip to go back,” said Charlie Rydholm.  Rydholm will be travelling with his wife of 47 years, Victoria.

 In what could be the largest vacation giveaway ever, DRI’s Vacations of a Lifetime™ sweepstakes will award prizes totaling up to $1.8 million. Dozens of entrants will win one-week resort stays during the sweepstakes, and seven grand prize winners will each have the opportunity to win four weeks of vacation every year for 20 years at any Diamond Resorts property. Consumers can enter from now through July 22, 2014, at diamondresorts.com. Rydholm was chosen in the company’s first monthly prize drawing on February 23, 2014.

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 “Our recent study conducted by Nielson Research confirmed what we already suspected: regular vacations reduce stress, improve health, relationships and careers, and ultimately, are critical to overall happiness,” said David Palmer, President and CEO of Diamond Resorts International®. “We are giving away opportunities to experience the world through our Vacations of a Lifetime™ sweepstakes. We want people to think about how important it is to make a commitment to taking great vacations, and we’re excited to help Charlie Rydholm do just that.”

 Hopeful vacationers can enter either via diamondresorts.com or by participating in a Diamond Discovery Tour where they will learn more about Vacations of a Lifetime™ at one of the Diamond Resorts International® properties. No purchase is required to enter the sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia (except those residing in NJ, PR, US Virgin Island and other US territories, possessions and military installations), U.K. and Canada who are of legal age of majority. Void where prohibited by law.  Sponsored by Diamond Resorts International Marketing, Inc., 10600 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89148. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received.

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 Additional details about the contest and the Official Rules are available on the Diamond Resorts International® website and on all of Diamond Resorts International® social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

 

About Diamond Resorts International®

Diamond Resorts International®, with its network of more than 300 vacation destinations located in 33 countries throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa, provides guests with choices and flexibility as they design their dream vacation, whether they're traveling an hour away or around the world. Our hassle-free, relaxing vacations give guests a truly memorable experience every time, for a lifetime.

 

Diamond Resorts International® manages vacation ownership resorts and sells vacation ownership points that provide members and owners with Vacations of a Lifetime™ through 92 managed resorts, 210 affiliated properties and four cruise itineraries. To learn more, visit DiamondResorts.com.

 

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