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Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) Beso Del Sol Resort to Exhibit at Upcoming Bridal Show Beso Del Sol “The Venue” Will Offer Discounts to Attendees
Global Connections, Inc. | February 6, 2018
DUNEDIN, FL— (February 6, 2017) – The Venue at Beso Del Sol Resort (Dunedin, FL) is the place for celebrations ranging from Weddings to Anniversaries to special occasions such as birthdays, holiday parties and corporate meetings. The Venue will be among many high level and innovative exhibitors at the Tampa Bay Bridal Show presented and produced by Tampa Bay Times. "Kiss of the Sun" (Beso Del Sol), a resort owned and managed by Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) is regarded by many to be the best boutique resort in the Tampa Bay area. GCI, the highly respected travel club developer, fulfillment and service provider, owns and man...
Global Connections Expands Lodge by The Blue Property to Adjacent Wetlands
Lodge by The Blue | September 7, 2017
BRECKENRIDGE, CO (September 7, 2017) – Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) has increased the size of the property surrounding Lodge by The Blue. Located in Breckenridge, CO, the Lodge is a family resort, located in the heart of some of the best skiing in Colorado and perfect for families looking for a convenient location in the Rockies. Lodge by The Blue is six miles from Breckenridge, CO and a half hour from Keystone and A-Basin. The area is just an hour from the popular areas of Copper Mountain, Vail and Beaver Creek. Originally Lodge by The Blue was situated on three acres of pristine land, tucked at the base of the 14,271 ft. Mount...
Global Connections, Inc. Receives Six TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Awards
Global Connections, Inc. | July 14, 2017
OVERLAND PARK, KS – July 14, 2017-- Travel industry leader Global Connections, Inc. (GCI), has announced that six of its resorts have received TripAdvisor's® Certificate of Excellence. Beso del Sol (Dunedin, FL), Lodge by The Blue (Breckenridge, CO), Sea Shells Beach Club (Daytona Beach, FL) and White Oak Lodge and Resort (Gatlinburg, TN), all owned by GCI, are recipients of the prestigious award. Bamboo Beach Club (Clearwater Beach, FL) and Vista Al Puerto (St. Maarten) which are managed by the GCI property management division, received the coveted TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence as well. Now in its seventh year, the ac...
Global Connections Opens The Tree House at White Oak Lodge and Resort
Global Connections, Inc. | June 1, 2017
GATLINBURG, TN-- (June 1, 2017) – Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) a well-known developer, travel club fulfillment and service provider has opened the doors to The Tree House at White Oak Lodge and Resort. Located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the White Oak Lodge is a family resort, tucked against the Great Smoky Mountains. An RCI Gold Crown Resort for its condominiums and winner of the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for the past three years, the resort features both log cabins and condos for a combination of rustic charm and modern elegance. The two-story tree house will serve as a welcome center for Global Discovery Vacati...
Global Connections Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary
Global Connections, Inc. | August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016 – Global Connections Inc. (GCI), a pioneer in the travel club industry is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. In addition to its core business as the travel club fulfillment and service provider of Global Discovery Vacations, GCI develops and manages resorts and vacation condominium properties. Based in Overland Park, KS, GCI offers its members robust leisure benefits to satisfy varying vacation experiences and recreational activities. Tom Lyons Tom Lyons, President and CEO, officially opened the privately held company on July 19, 1996 with a singular mission: to give families the opportunity to take affordable ...
Global Connections, Inc. Receives Five TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Awards
Global Connections, Inc. | June 21, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, KS – June 21, 2016– Travel industry leader Global Connections, Inc. (GCI), has announced that five of its resorts have received TripAdvisor's® Certificate of Excellence. Beso del Sol (Dunedin, FL), Lodge by The Blue (Breckenridge, CO), Sea Shells Beach Club (Daytona Beach, FL) and White Oak Lodge and Resort (Gatlinburg, TN), all owned by GCI, are recipients of the prestigious award. Bamboo Beach Club (Clearwater Beach, FL) which is managed by the GCI property management division, received the coveted Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence as well. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitali...
More Awards for Global Connections’ Sea Shells Beach Club
Global Connections, Inc. | May 25, 2016
Daytona Beach Resort Receives the Booking.com Award of Excellence May 25, 2016 – Daytona Beach, FL – Sea Shells Beach Club in Daytona Beach, Florida, has once again received Booking.com's Award of Excellence. The award represents a 9.1 rating (out of 10) based on reviews from "real guests, real experiences and real reviews" for 2015. Booking.com honors properties' achievements over the past year as measured by their overall guest review score. To receive an award partners of Booking.com must have an average review score of eight or higher, based on at least 10 guest reviews. "Sea Shells Beach Club is honored to receive this ...
Global Connections, Inc.’s Lodge by The Blue Completes Major Interior Renovations
Global Connections, Inc. | March 30, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, KS – March 30, 2016 – Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) has completed major interior renovations to its Breckenridge, Colorado resort, Lodge by The Blue. GCI CEO Tom Lyons says, "The Lodge is a family resort, located in the heart of some of the best skiing in Colorado and perfect for families looking for a convenient, affordable location in the Rockies." Global Connections has completely renovated the two story lobby including the addition of all new distressed wood flooring. The addition of antique-style gas lantern wall scones and a multi-tiered elk antler chandelier enhances the ski chalet atmosphere as does t...