We are writing to inform that the opening date for the resort is now scheduled for January 2020. As of this week, the insurance funds were finally distributed, enabling us to sign the necessary contracts to start construction. We know that many of our owners are disappointed about missing your Atlantic Beach vacation, and we understand […]
Author: Pat Barcas
Pat Barcas serves as staff writer and photographer for Festiva, based in Asheville, NC. In his spare time he enjoys photography, astronomy, hiking, hanging out with his family, and of course, traveling!
ARDA Reports Timeshare Industry in U.S. Sees Ninth Straight Year of Growth
The U.S. timeshare industry witnessed its ninth consecutive year of growth in 2018, according to the State of the Vacation Timeshare Industry: United States Study 2019 Edition, conducted by EY for the ARDA International Foundation (AIF). Sales volume increased by nearly seven percent to $10.2 billion and the average occupancy rate was consistent at 80.8 […]
Elevating the Journey at Ellington at Wachesaw Plantation East | Room Renovations Are Complete
As time marches on, tastes and styles change, leaving what was once hip and fresh in the dust. Ellington at Wachesaw Plantation East, Festiva’s first and flagship property, has undergone a transformation of the rooms, turning the old, dark themed units into light, airy and inviting vacation havens. Welcome to the new Ellington. We hope […]
Every Room in Church Street Inn Has Been Renovated, Here’s a Sneak Peak
Festiva’s Church Street Inn in Charleston, South Carolina has undergone a complete room renovation that catches the inn up to the city’s cosmopolitan, trendy, yet classical image. Visitors can expect brand new flooring, lighting, paint, art, appliances, bedding, bathroom fixtures, furniture and more when they visit the inn, located in a prime spot adjacent to […]
Elevating the Journey | Frenchmen Orleans at 519 is Better than Ever
In addition to its ever-popular location smack dab in the middle of the Frenchmen neighborhood, Festiva’s Frenchmen Orleans at 519 now boasts the completion of a stunning room renovation project that keeps the party going at this popular New Orleans resort. Let the good times roll indeed at the Frenchmen Orleans. We’ve got a complete […]
Smooth Your Ride | New Golf Cart Paths Complete at Wachesaw Plantation East
Wachesaw Plantation East Golf Club in Murrells Inlet is excited to announce the completion of four new cart paths on the course. Holes 2, 12, 13 and 18 all have smooth new paths just in time for the golf season.
A Comprehensive Update on the Construction at Palm Beach Resort
Just in time for summer, we are nearing completion of the building exterior repairs, updates, and construction at Palm Beach resort. You can view the previous update here. Here is the tentative construction schedule, dependent on weather and external factors. It is subject to change. In addition, below are key bullet points from our recent […]