WorldMark at Park Village in Leavenworth, Washington

WorldMark at Park Village is located in Leavenworth, Washington. This timeshare resort community is known for its bratwurst, sauerkraut, and oompah-pah. Tucked up next to the rugged Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth truly is an authentic Bavarian community, complete with European-style shops, beer gardens, and fine restaurants serving various European cuisines. Unit amenities include high-speed Internet access, cable TV, DVD player, stereo with CD player, telephone, balcony/terrace, gas fireplace, gas barbecue, Murphy bed, washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. There is plenty of snow in winter for Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. In the summer, river rafting, kayaking, waterskiing, and canoeing take over on Lake Wenatchee and its tributary, the Wenatchee River.

WorldMark at Park Village provides a charming Bavarian architecture, excellent schnitzel and the high Cascade Mountains tapping on its shoulder. Leavenworth might as well be in the middle of the Alps. But, fortunately, it's just a two-hour drive from Seattle. In addition to the Bavarian shops that line Front Street and sell traditional goods like cuckoo clocks and lederhosen, Leavenworth offers the breathtaking Icicle Creek area just a few miles from town. Here, trails lead to sheer cliffs (popular with climbers) and postcard-perfect alpine lakes. And don't forget to take the path from the resort to town center. It follows the Wenatchee River and offers interpretive signs that illustrate the history of the region. Whichever way you approach it, a stay here adds up to the perfect vacation for the whole family. WorldMark at Park Village offers two outdoor swimming pools, three outdoor spas, recreation center, tennis court, sport court, foosball, horseshoe pits, pool table, ping-pong, arcade games, and shared computer with Internet. Popular nearby attractions are Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, Icicle Junction Family Fun Park & Cinema, and Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery.

Another timeshare vacation opportunity is Snowater. Snowater is set in a four-season atmosphere. This townhouse complex is situated on 20 acres and surrounded by the Nooksack River and National Forest. Snowater is 20 miles from the Mount Baker ski area. Other activities for the outdoor person include hiking, golf, white-water rafting, and boating. At the resort, there are four outdoor tennis courts, two recreational buildings with indoor pools, whirlpools, sauna, squash and racquetball courts, exercise room, and games rooms. There are three restaurants located nearby. They offer a good variety of atmosphere and cuisine.