Spring 2018 Association NewsletterSCOTTSDALE SONORAN VILLAS VACATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Greetings from Scottsdale!

We are excited for another wonderful year here at The Westin Kierland Villas. The resort team, along with your Board of Directors, continues to enhance the overall vacation experience at your Home Resort in order to better give you the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends.

Whenever you want to take advantage of the travel flexibility your vacation ownership provides, there are a variety of new villa resorts in great locations, as well as new vacation options for you to enjoy, which you'll read about in the following pages.

We know how important vacations are to you, which is why we’re committed to providing you with all the latest news about happenings at your Home Resort and in the local area, as well as at other resorts in the villa resort collection.

All of us at The Westin Kierland Villas look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Be well,

Scott CaldwellGeneral Manager

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Resort Update RESORT ENHANCEMENTSIn an effort to better serve you, the Recreation Pool deck's service station has been upgraded for more efficient towel and ice water storage and distribution.

We completed the final touches of last year’s renovation, which included a complete refinish of our elevator cabs and addressing any damaged or missing furniture pieces in the villas.

VILLA ENHANCEMENTSSpeaking of the villas, we are upgrading the television system to feature current channel lineups. This will allow us to include local channels to better communicate activities and resort happenings.

To ensure the safety of Owners and Guests, all villa fire extinguishers under the kitchen sinks were replaced and the old extinguishers were recycled. This is done every six years.

AMENITIES AND DININGA Twilight Menu has been added at the Villas Pool Bar between 6 and 9PM. It will feature new specialty items and discount offers on regular priced menu items.

Over at The Westin Kierland Resort you’ll now find the Skywatch, a 20-foot large format television overlooking the Kierland Golf Course. Guests can gather nightly to view sporting events, movies, and other must-see television under the stars.

RESORT EXPERIENCEOur Fun Team has created an escape room activity for families to enjoy. It is available every Sunday evening, with sessions at 6PM, 7 PM, and 8 PM. The cost is $5 per Guest, with reservations being required. To book this experience, please contact your resort concierge at +1 480.624.1702.

LOCAL EXPERIENCES• Cinco de Mario: May 5

• Kentucky Derby: May 5

• Wanderlust: May 6

• Scottsdale Bacon and Beer Classic: May 12

• Arizona Restaurant Week: May 18–27

• The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer: May 19

• First Annual Blush Rose Festival: June 9

• Summer Spectacular ArtWalk: July 12

• Flashlight Tours: now through Sept. 1

For more information of local and resort experiences, please contact your resort Concierge at +1 888.784.9363.

What's New

THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA, CANCÚNThere’s now a new vacation option in Cancún with the renovation of The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancún. The extensive refurbishment of its recreation and public spaces also included the transformation of one building of hotel rooms to 44 stylish studio and two-bedroom villas. Boasting expansive water views, the resort features a brand-new sports bar and restaurant under the direction of renowned chef Neptali Haringthon. The updated Terrace and Lagoon Pool offers exceptional views of the Nichupte Lagoon where you can relax or catch a ride on the new Flowrider®. As we plan to convert to more villas over time, The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancún, makes an ideal location for your next vacation.

SHERATON STEAMBOAT RESORT VILLASDue to Owner demand at Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas — the only full-service ski-in, ski-out property in world-famous Steamboat Springs, Colorado — we converted the remaining hotel guest rooms to villas, bringing the total to 181 studio, two- and three-bedroom villas. This alpine retreat situated at the base of Steamboat Ski Mountain features a heated outdoor pool, full-service spa, rooftop terrace with outdoor whirlpool spas, and an 18-hole golf course. We’re also pleased to share that the resort is now open year-round, allowing Owners even more opportunity to enjoy all that this resort and area have to offer.

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SHERATON LAKESIDE TERRACE VILLAS AT MOUNTAIN VISTA

We are excited to announce that Lakeside Terrace has become part of the Sheraton® family and has been renamed Sheraton Lakeside Terrace Villas at Mountain Vista. Through the resort’s scheduled renovation plan, Owners and Guests now enjoy fresh and modern decor and furnishings, granite countertops, new flooring, an upgrade from queen- to king-size Sheraton beds in a majority of the guest rooms, and other beautiful enhancements. Located at the base of Beaver Creek in Avon, Colorado, these stylish two-bedroom villas create an ideal retreat to experience year-round mountain adventures.

SHERATON KAUAI RESORTSituated on 20 acres on Kaua‘i’s southern shoreline, Sheraton Kauai Resort offers immediate access to the pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters of Poi‘pū Beach. We are currently in the process of transitioning many Garden Wing hotel rooms to villas, as well as making enhancements throughout the resort. Whether you choose to enjoy the oceanfront freshwater pool from a private bungalow, the authentic on-site ‘Auli‘i Lū‘au or the many island adventures surrounding you, Sheraton Kauai Resort is a desirable retreat on the Garden Isle. The first phase of work is scheduled to debut in early 2019. Until then, Owners can continue to access this resort through the SPG® program.

BAJA POINT AT THE WESTIN LOS CABOSApril 2018 marks the one-year anniversary of the reopening of The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa. Additionally, we acquired the remaining inventory at the adjacent property (formerly Grand Regina) and have included it as a “resort within the resort” named Baja Point at The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa.The 32 two- and three-bedroom villas at Baja Point, all of which feature balcony whirlpool spas, are being refurbished to Westin® brand standards and added to the resort inventory to provide even more availability for our Owners to travel to this highly sought-after destination.

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Starpoints from the Starwood Preferred Guest program received through Vistana Signature Experiences cannot be transferred to Marriott Rewards®.

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Association InformationYOUR CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORSScottsdale Sonoran Villas CondominiumAssociation & Scottsdale Sonoran VillasVacation Owners AssociationJune Hoeflich, PresidentDoug Schoenfeld, Vice PresidentBruce McNish, Vice President*Suzy Witzler, SecretaryBernard Pump, Treasurer* Associate of Vistana™ Signature Experiences, Inc.

BOARD MEETINGThe Westin Kierland Villas July 11, 2018, 9AM

ANNUAL MEETINGThe Westin Kierland VillasOctober 10, 2018, 9AMDate will be confirmed via official meeting notice.

PAYMENT OPTIONSIf you prefer to make smaller payment installments over time, consider setting up automatic payments from your U.S. bank account. These payments can be scheduled in advance of your annual billing due date with no additional fees. Go to your Dashboard page, click “View Statement & Make Payment” on the “Owners Association” widget, then click “Pay Now.” From the “Maintenance Fee Detail” page, select “Pay from a Bank Account,” or select a different payment option you’d prefer.

To pay for another VOI, select the specified VOI from the “Ownership Selection Tool” drop-down menu at the top of the “Maintenance Fee Detail” page and you will be returned to your “Owners Association” page with your newly selected VOI auto-populated in the “Select VOI to View” field, then click the “Pay Now” button. Repeat as necessary.

CONTACT USScottsdale Sonoran Villas Vacation Owners Associationc/o Vistana Management, Inc.P.O. Box 105042Atlanta, GA 30348-5042F +1 407.418.7771sonoranvillas@myassociationdirect.com

HOURS OF OPERATION (EASTERN TIME)Monday–Thursday, 8AM–9PMFriday, 8AM–5PM

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VSN SELECT CRUISESOwners in the Vistana Signature Network™ (VSN) now have even more ways to use their StarOptions®. We are excited to announce that Owners can set sail all over the world by using StarOptions to book cruises. To learn more, visit your dashboard on vistana.com.

COMMUNITY RECOMMENDSDesigned to help inspire future vacations, Community Recommends is a social hub for like-minded travelers to share their favorite activities and places to eat at and near our resorts. Join the conversation and share your recommendations today.

VSN SELECT HOTELS & MOREThrough VSN Select, Owners can also use StarOptions for stays at select Sheraton® and Westin® hotels in a variety of destinations — without converting to Starpoints® from the Starwood Preferred Guest® program. To learn more, visit your dashboard on vistana.com.

COMBINED LOYALTY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTThis August, Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® and SPG® will become one powerful program. Individual program names will stay the same until 2019, but Marriott will consolidate everything into one set of benefits to give you easier access and more opportunities. Click here for more information.

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