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Wyndham Worldwide: Endless Vacation Rentals(R) Launches Social Butterfly Network(SM)


Published on 2009-06-09 07:32:26, Last Modified on 2009-06-09 07:33:34 - Market Wire
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PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - June 9, 2009) - [ Endless Vacation Rentals ] (EVR), one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: [ WYN ]), today announced the launch of the [ Social Butterfly Network ](SM), which will offer travelers a fun and exciting way to save on vacation rentals worldwide by simply sharing the value of Endless Vacation Rentals with family and friends.

"The Social Butterfly Network(SM) is perfect for people who love to talk about travel and share great travel deals with others. We're excited to offer this opportunity for people to experience great vacations at our more than 200,000 [ vacation rentals ] around the globe," said [ Geoff Ballotti ], President and CEO of Group RCI, the parent company of Endless Vacation Rentals. "Endless Vacation Rentals provides excellent [ vacation deals ] to thousands of vacationing families and friends every year. We hope our Social Butterfly Network(SM) introduces a lot of fun-loving people to the quality and value that Endless Vacation Rentals offers."

To be a Social Butterfly, participants can simply visit EVRentals.com and complete a short form to get a 10 percent-off VIP discount card that they then share with family and friends. When 10 trips are completed using their unique VIP discount card, the [ Social Butterfly ] will receive a $500 USD voucher, valid for one year, toward their next vacation with Endless Vacation Rentals. As a Social Butterfly, participants will also be among the first to learn of the latest products and promotions from Endless Vacation Rentals.

Endless Vacation Rentals® by Wyndham Worldwide, available online at [ www.EVRentals.com ], offers one of the largest global selections of more than 200,000 vacation rental accommodations including homes, villas and resort condos in desirable destinations in 100+ countries. EVRentals.com is not a rental listing company; it is a true hospitality provider allowing consumers to search and book a wide variety of [ vacation rentals ] around the world as easily as reserving a hotel room online. Unlike rental listing companies, EVRentals.com allows customers to search in real time and pay by credit card in U.S. currency. With few exceptions, reservations are backed by a Best Price Guarantee and are 100 percent refundable if cancelled at least three calendar days before check-in. Additionally, members of the free Wyndham Rewards® program earn Wyndham Rewards® points per qualified stay.

As part of the Endless Vacation Rentals [ YourFatChance.com ] contest and sweepstakes, visitors can try their luck up to once per day at a free online scratch-off game. Twelve lucky winners will [ win a vacation ] -- worth up to $379 USD each. Visitors of the site can also cast their vote for their favorite of the Top 25 funny bad luck stories. The voting and instant win period end on July 24, 2009. The grand prize winner of the YourFatChance.com essay contest will be announced in July, 2009.

For more information about Endless Vacation Rentals® or to book your next vacation, go to [ www.EVRentals.com ].

About Endless Vacation Rentals

Endless Vacation Rentals, one of the [ Wyndham Worldwide ] family of brands (NYSE: [ WYN ]) provides access to one of the largest collection of global vacation rentals in the industry, allowing travelers to browse from more than 200,000 accommodations. At [ www.EVRentals.com ] it's as easy and convenient to search for, view availability, and book vacation rentals as booking typical hotel accommodations online. For more information on Endless Vacation Rentals or to book a vacation rental, visit [ http://www.EVRentals.com ] or call 1-877-STAY-EVR (1-877-782-9387).

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