Set on the shore of New Zealand’s largest lake, Lakeside Villas is the ideal year-round vacation venue from which to explore the wonders of New Zealand’s thermal valleys, steam geysers, and hot mineral pools. Trout fishing, kayaking, parasailing, horse trekking, jet boating, white-water rafting, and several golf courses, including Warakei International, are among the area’s attractions. Tongariro National Park provides stunning native bush walks and winter snow-skiing. The resort offers tennis and squash courts, a putting green, saunas, a library, game room, indoor swimming pool, and wireless Internet kiosk on-site.

Lakes of the North is located in the heart of majestic northern Michigan. Relax in one of the individual vacation homes, or step outside and absorb the natural beauty and clean country air. Enjoy golf, crystal-clear lakes, horseback riding, swimming, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, and snowmobiling. Motor boats, downhill skiing, and casinos are nearby. You also can take scenic drives to historic Mackinac Island, Traverse City, or Petoskey.

These traditional riverside cottages and apartments overlook spectacular weirs on a salmon river flowing out of Lake Windermere. The Village offers first-class hotel amenities including bars and restaurants and a leisure club. Among the facilities are a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, health and beauty spa, tennis, squash, exercise studio, and playground. Interval members can enjoy several benefits including complimentary access to the onsite Cascades Leisure Club, discount for meals at the adjoining Whitewater Hotel as well as reduced entry fee to nearby attractions.

Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort is located in a scenic lake and mountain setting, just minutes away from skiing, shopping, casinos, and beaches. Amenities include an indoor/outdoor pool and whirlpool, an on-site restaurant and bar, fitness room, arcade, laundry facilities, valet service, outdoor courtyard and picnic area (seasonal), activities center, and a sundries shop. The two-bedroom units feature fully equipped kitchens, private balconies (most units), separate living room with a fireplace and dining area, and two bathrooms.

Lake Placid Lodge is nestled in beautiful Whistler Creekside, in proximity to the Creekside Gondola. The lodge offers a balance of local services, mountain access, and the activity of the main village. Accommodations are one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus loft, and two-bedroom condominiums with spacious, tastefully decorated rooms and fully equipped kitchens. The outdoor heated pool, hot tub, and sauna are perfect for your après ski gatherings, and HD cable TV and Wi-Fi add to your entertainment options.

Located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Placid Club Lodges offers year-round possibilities for vacationers of all ages. The site of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games, Lake Placid is one of the most popular winter-sports centers in the East, where Whiteface Mountain boasts some of the most challenging skiing. The ski lifts are a short drive from the resort. Cross-country ski, ice-skate, or ride a toboggan or sleigh in the area. In warmer weather, Lake Placid is the place for water sports, hiking, golf, and boating.

The resort is located on the largest lake in South Carolina, with cabins perched atop a hill to take advantage of the water views. A 450-foot (137 meters) dock on Lake Marion offers day or night fishing. Guests can also rent a pontoon boat to fish or just tour the lake. Some of the most beautiful and enjoyable golf courses in the Eastern United States are just 2 miles (3 kilometers) away.

This Travel Green Wisconsin-certified resort is only 5 miles (8 kilometers) from Eagle River and close to the Nicolet National Forest. It fronts the world’s largest inland chain of 28 lakes, and every unit has a water view. The area is noted for scenic biking, cross-country skiing, and is one of the premier snowmobiling areas in the country. A variety of restaurants is within easy driving distance, as are unique specialty shops and museums. Within 45 to 60 miles (72 to 97 kilometers) are four casinos and a downhill ski area.