I have had this membership since 2006! I have had one vacation with them! Any other time I called…read morethey had nothing available ( this was not durning any major holiday) we have moved several times across this country and I wanted to use them for lodging while we did do... nothing available. I ask if we could sell the membership as it says you can either a 159 transfere fee and the lady said membership too old? Wtf? Not a good company can I call when we move with new address heard totally nothing from these people! Would love to have the money back I wasted on the screwups!! Do not waste ur money on these people!!!

This is not a reputable company. They speak a good game. They pretend to work on your vacation, but…read moreactually do nothing. I left numerous messages. They do not respond. If they do respond, the owner, Shawn Banks, makes all these promises that are nothing but lies. I would not recommend this company. It is nothing but a scam! If could rate this company with zero stars I would have.

Thin blankets, thin walls I woke up to voices that I thought…read morewere coming from inside my room. I soon realized it was in the room next to me. I could hear everything including them walking around in their room.

We arrived only to find the proprietor challenging the stay package we secured with the…read morereservation. The bed was so unsupported, I slept on the couch for our stay. The provided 'breakfast' was small boxed cereals and grocery store donuts and muffins. The whirlpool jets on the bathtub did not work and the proprietor did not seem to have an interest in troubleshooting or repair. Overall, a very disappointing stay for the cost. Not much for us to recommend.

We have skied Sugar off and on for three residence periods in the Carolinas. Beech Mountain is…read morenearby, so many skiers frequent both. In our case, our son and his family rent a condo and we join them for a family ski together. I pity the people who have never experienced the great snow of the Rocky Mountains and in New England and Utah. Sugar and Beech have to work awfully hard to make up for Mother Nature's short-fall of natural snow. Snow is primarily man-made. And those crews work like crazy all night so long as the temperature is under 40F. Hoses are moved and water is sprayed so as to freeze and fall to the ground as snow. It is quite an effort. The upper parts of Sugar have plenty of snow, but with the regularly over 32F temperatures, the snow is crusty and icy. The lower parts can get pretty ugly with mud puddles and scant coverings of snow. But...it is close to Charlotte and a half-day drive from most of the Carolinas and that is what we have...so we use it and accept it as it is. There is a large parking lot way down at the highway entrance that is serviced by regular shuttle bus services. Slide your skis into the racks on the side of the bus and hop on to get to the lodge. The lodge is roomy with a wall of glass facing the slopes. Tables are plentiful, restrooms are clean and well maintained and security is constantly roaming the building and outside. The snack bar is really great. The prices are less than you would expect with burgers, BBQ and specials running between $6 - 8. A family of four can have a decent lunch without having to mortgage their house. And the workers/staff are so friendly, acting as if you are visiting their personal kitchen. It is living southern hospitality, for sure. Sugar lift tickets are priced by ages. Adults (over 12 YO) all-day are from $44 to $74 with Sundays most expensive. Juniors (5 - 11 YO) all-day are from $35 - $51 and Children (4 and under) ski free. They frequently have specials, like March madness where rates are lower. And there are half-day lift tickets, twilight and night skiing. Slopes are lighted. Military rates are granted at about half-price with military government ID cards and this courtesy is extended to spouses and dependent children. And best of all: 70 years and older ski for FREE! Just go to the office, inside the lodge after showing proof of age. Have to do it every day as they do not sell multi-day lift tickets. They have rentals a skis and snow boards and there is a crew of instructors that you can learn from in groups or private lessons. And the instructors are wonderful with small children. Our 4 year old is now a good little, in-control skier and the 8 & 11 grandchildren do just fine. The whole family hits the slopes. The skiing is not great but you can enjoy. And the resort has tubing, ice skating

Banner Elk is an area that is in the mountains nice any time of the year. It has a variety of…read morethings to do , and great places to eat!

We stayed at Blue Ridge Village (BRV) in the last week of March and it was our first visit. We…read moreenjoyed our time, check in was easy and the staff was friendly. Our room was great with no issues, everything worked fine and there was plenty of space for all 5 of us, 3 boys, 10, 7 & 4. To see a video of our 1 bedroom villa check out my video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/hBiVuzv7HB8). The bedroom was huge and the walk in closest good honesty be a study or they could make the 1 bedroom into two with a smaller closest, plus the bathroom was huge as well, seriously watch the video. We were thankful we had a view of the lake and the mountains, I believe all rooms face the lake somehow, but doesn't mean they all have a view of the lake. The resort is being refurbished, so there is some construction going on, and they recently got rid of the pool (there are plans for a new one). There are also plans for a new miniature golf course (this is very needed), the one they have now is in dire need of retirement. When the weather is warmer you can take out paddle boats and there are also tennis courts and some nice pavilions with grills and even a blue tooth speaker, the fire pit behind the hospitality house is very impressive and very secluded would be a great place or a relaxing evening. We took advantage of the hammocks by the lake and enjoyed relaxing in them too. We loved all the little touches around the resort and once all the construction is done it's going to be even better. The hospitality house has free coffees, and lots of movies and games you could rent out, there was also an activity center that has fun stuff going on everyday. BRV is in a great location about 20 minutes from downtown Boone, 5 minute from downtown Banner Elk, very close to two or three ski resorts and 15 minutes from GrandFather mountain. Asheville 1.5 hours away too, so it's doable for a day trip as is the Biltmore. There is so much more to do than what I've mentioned, plenty of places to hike and explore. breweries, wineries, stores, good restaurants and attractions. You'll love your time here and can't wait to see the updates they make to BRV, I'm sure I'll give it a 5 star when those changes are made. Enjoy your visit and we look forward to visiting again soon, the 2 bedrooms and the loft units look awesome.

Our kids try skiing and tubing and Sugar Mountain Ski Resort delivered on the activities with a few…read morecaveats. If you're expecting a ski-town vibe like Breckenridge, Colorado, this isn't that. Sugar Mountain is a practical ski resort. The skiing terrain is best suited for beginners to intermediate skiers and is not ideal for Olympic-level skiing. Most people on the mountain appeared to be beginners, which actually made the environment feel low-pressure, relaxed, and family-friendly. We enrolled our kids in ski lessons through the ski/snowboard school and that was a highlight of the trip. The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and very kid-friendly. The kids also went snow tubing, which they really enjoyed. Ski/ snowboard school spots and tubing sessions fill up quickly. Book in advance. It's also a good idea to pick up rental equipment the day before lessons to avoid long lines. Kids get a cubby at ski school, so sending them with a water bottle and an extra snack is helpful, especially for the 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM sessions. Parents can watch from the upper deck or the Last Run Lounge, which serves adult beverages and has excellent views of the ski school area. It's a great spot to watch the kids while enjoying a drink and a meal. The resort does get crowded for its size, and parking fills up quickly, so arriving early is important. You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks, though food options are available on site. Pro tips: wear sunscreen and UV-protective sunglasses or ski goggles (even if you're just watching), and bring small bills if you plan to tip the shuttle drivers. Overall, Sugar Mountain is a beginner-friendly, family-oriented resort that works well if you plan ahead and manage expectations.

Sugar Mountain Ski resort is a no-frills ski mountain, so if you're expecting a ski town vibe like…read moreBreckenridge, you'll be disappointed. Sugar is no pressure, most people out here look like they're beginners. We enrolled our kids in ski lessons through the ski/snowboard school. The instructors were patient, kid-friendly, and knowledgeable. Kids had a blast. Kids also went tubing, which they enjoyed. Both tubing and ski lessons must be booked in advance, and for ski school it's best to pick up rental equipment the day before to avoid long lines. Kids get a cubby at the ski school, so send them with a bottle of water and an extra snack if they're doing the ski school from 10 AM to 3 PM. Parents can watch their kids while in school from the upper deck or stay warm in the cafeteria. Upstairs is Last Run Lounge (adults only). The resort does get pretty crowded for its size, so plan accordingly. Parking fills up fast, leaving early helps. You're allowed to bring your own food and drinks, though there are food options available for purchase on site. Pro tips: wear sunblock and UV-protective sunglasses or ski goggles (even as a spectator). Bring cash (single dollar bills) tip the shuttle drivers. Overall, Sugar Mountain is a practical, beginner-friendly option that works well if you plan ahead and manage expectations.

Took the credit card. Sent four confirmation emails. One email included blank spots next to name…read moreand number of driver. Then canceled 6 hours later leaving us in the lurch...No communication after. . . .

After placing an online reservation for my aunts to be taken down to Asheville Airport, and them…read morereceiving four confirmation emails, then less than 24-hours before their flight, they received an email apologize to them and canceling their service. According to the email they had just looked at the reservation and did not have a driver available! So why the four confirmation emails?! How unacceptable!

Great time at Sugar Mountain! Been 2x so far this year. Of course it's an east coast ski resort but…read morethe best in NC in my opinion. Was fortunate to have some good snow. Most runs are now open, the bartenders are friendly, the food is OK. Tuesdays are the slowest days. Weekends and Mondays are packed with long lift lines starting around 11:30 am. My fave time to go is Tuesday/Wednesday mornings if you have the flexibility. Ready for my 3rd this season!

The ski patrol needs to get off their high horse of power. They took a guys pass for the entire day…read morebecause he accidentally nicked his ski. Talk about ruining someone's day and taking money out of their pockets.

While visiting in the area we stopped at the Fort Watauga replica at the Sycamore Shoals State Park…read morein Elizabethton, TN near Johnson City, TN. It is located along the Watauga River. Fort Watauga, more properly Fort Caswell, was an American Revolutionary War fort that once stood at the Sycamore Shoals of the Watauga River in what is now Elizabethton, Tennessee. The fort was originally built in 1775-1776 by the area's frontier government, the Watauga Association, to help defend Watauga settlers from Native American (primarily Cherokee) attacks, which were in part instigated by the British. Fort Watauga was originally named Fort Caswell after North Carolina Governor Richard Caswell Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Watauga Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue Elizabethton, Tennessee FREE Park. Free to view and tour the Fort Watauga, and FREE to tour the Visitors Center. The visitors center was not open when we stopped there but we did walk around the Fort.