Jon Konkel joined the Festiva family in April of 2017, becoming general manager of Ellington at Wachesaw East Resort. He’s no stranger to the hospitality industry – he’s got 20 years of experience under his belt, previously having served as general manager of Anderson Ocean Club, an HGV property. As the start date for room renovations […]
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 dog, and of course, traveling!
We’ve Got Some Thrills to Share On International Face Your Fears Day
It’s International Face Your Fears Day, so what better day to confront your fears and plan a trip to a fun amusement park near a Festiva resort? Here are three spots guaranteed to give you a thrill. Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri Silver Dollar City is an 1880s-styled theme park complete with blacksmiths, old timey […]
Tropical Storm Nate: What You Need To Know About Your Gulf Coast and New Orleans Reservations This Weekend
Tropical Storm Nate is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and impact the Gulf Coast early Saturday night into Sunday morning. Hurricanes are unpredictable- Nate’s path can take several directions and it will gain power as it moves over the warm Gulf waters. As of noon on October 6, guests of Frenchmen New Orleans, The Shores, […]
Last Minute Points Discount | Ocean Club Resort, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Greetings travelers. Today we’re highlighting a special last minute travel deal for Festiva Adventure Club members. You have the opportunity to travel to Ocean Club Resort in North Myrtle Beach, SC for up to a 25 percent discount. This deal is available through Dec. 17, 2017, so take advantage now! Even when the weather gets nippy, you’ll […]
Ellington at Wachesaw Plantation East | Exciting Wachesaw East Golf Club Improvements Are Coming
As part of our Elevating the Journey campaign, we’re proud of the scheduled room renovations at Ellington at Wachesaw Plantation East. But don’t worry, golfers won’t be left out of the upgrade equation. The property’s award-winning golf course, Wachesaw East Golf Club, and East Grill and Pub were acquired by Festiva at the beginning of 2017. Some upgrades […]
Last Minute Points Discount | Ellington At Wachesaw Plantation East in Murrells Inlet, SC
Greetings travelers. Today we’re highlighting a special last minute travel deal for Festiva Adventure Club members. You have the opportunity to travel to Ellington at Wachesaw Plantation East in Murrells Inlet, SC for up to a 50 percent discount. This deal is available through Dec. 17, 2017, so take advantage now! Ellington at Wachesaw Plantation East […]
Complete Information on How You Can Help With Hurricane Relief Through the Festiva Charitable Fund
Hurricane Irma was the strongest hurricane observed in the Atlantic since hurricane Wilma in 2005, and it struck the island of St. Maarten and the British Virgin Islands with the full power of a category five storm, leaving incredible devastation in its wake. As Festiva employees and the people who live in these areas work […]