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Luke Bainbridge visits Detroit on the 50th anniversary of Motown

'This was it,' says Smokey Robinson, with his arms open and a shrug that suggests he still finds it slightly unbelievable himself. 'People who think about the music that came out of here would think that this place was huge. Think it was this huge recording studio where we had all these people ... but everyone was crammed in here ... and we were making music, we were jamming.''It' is the converted garage of a small frame house at 2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. Detroit being the home of the automobile, it's only appropriate that this story should revolve around a garage. This is the Motor City, and the house, christened Hitsville USA, is the birthplace of Motown Records. The garage at the rear is Studio A, one of the most revered recording studios in history.It was in this room that Barrett Strong, on Motown's first national hit, declared 'Money (That's What I Want)', where Smokey Robinson cried his 'Tears of a Clown', the Four Tops promised 'Reach Out, I'll Be There', Martha Reeves and the Vandellas sent a call out around the world, asking 'are you ready for a brand new beat?' and Diana Ross and the Supremes demanded 'Stop! In the Name of Love'. It was within these four walls that little Stevie Wonder recorded his first songs and, later, as the Sixties faded, Marvin Gaye asked 'What's Going On?'.Between 1961 and 1971, Motown had a staggering 110 Top 10 hits in the US, more than half of which were million-sellers, and most of them were recorded in this converted garage, barely big enough to house a Lincoln Continental.Motown is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary - the label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr as Tamla Records on 12 January 1959, then incorporated as the Motown Record Corporation in 1960. Downstairs in Hitsville is the reception area, the control room and Studio A. Upstairs was originally the living quarters for Gordy and his family, before Motown's success allowed them to move out into a home of their own. The building remains much as it was in its heyday. Smokey, now 68 and based in LA and Las Vegas, hasn't been back for a couple of years himself. 'This is a very spiritual room for me,' he explains. 'There's a lot of energy. So many things happened in here ...'Does it really feel like 50 years, I ask.'No, it doesn't, it doesn't seem like 50 years. 50 years have gone by in an instant; like that,' says Smokey, clicking his fingers. 'It just seems like yesterday that this stuff was going on. When Berry Gordy first came and saw this house and envisaged this garage being a studio.''It seems like yesterday,' he says again, rubbing his eye, 'it seems impossible. I always relate it to when I was a kid - I would be watching television and I would see Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis and those guys and they would say "Oh man, we've been doing this for 20 years" and I'd think, "God, how can someone have been doing something for 20 years?" But I see now, because 50 years have gone by like that.' He clicks his fingers again. 'Just overnight, you know ... 50 years ... God, that's half a century.'That half a century covers an extraordinary tale of love and loss - the remarkable dream of one man and the creation of a label that produced an unrivalled succession of hits, and the desperate decline of the city that was once at the heart of the American dream.It was 1913 when Henry Ford pioneered the use of a moving assembly line for mass production at his factory in the Highland Park district, then on the northern fringes of the city, and by the 1920s Detroit had already been christened the Motor City. The promise of employment in the car plants meant that Detroit overtook Chicago as the favoured destination for black families migrating from the south, and the city's population swelled to over two million, making it the fourth biggest city in America. By the 1950s, 80% of the world's cars were built in America, and most of those in Detroit. The city was the manufacturing centre of the America, and thus the world.Born in 1929 in Detroit - his parents had migrated north from Georgia - by the mid-Fifties Berry Gordy Jr, the seventh of eight children, was still searching for his way in life. Having dropped out of high school, he attempted to make it as a professional boxer before being drafted for the war in Korea. Back in Detroit, in 1953, he married Thelma Gorman and decided to pursue a career in music. In a rare interview in 1984 - the 78-year-old isn't giving any to coincide with Motown's 50th anniversary, although he has been working on a documentary which should surface next year - Gordy told the Los Angeles Times how seeing an advert for a battle of the bands when he was in a Detroit gym gave him a wake-up call - he noticed the stark juxtaposition of 'young fighters who were 23 but looked like 50, all scarred and beat up... then I saw the musicians who were 50 and they looked 23'.After the failure of his first musical venture, the 3-D Record Mart store, Gordy was forced to find work on the Lincoln-Mercury production line of the Ford plant to support his family. Now writing songs, he was introduced to the R'n'B singer Jackie Wilson, a fellow ex-boxer, who recorded one of Gordy's compositions 'Reet Petite', then several more over the next couple of years. Gordy, however, became quickly disillusioned with the industry when he realised the labels in Chicago and New York that were distributing these songs were the ones making serious dollar. In the offices of Wilson's manager one day, Gordy met the Matadors, fronted by a 16-year-old with sparkling green eyes and light dark skin called William 'Smokey' Robinson. Gordy persuaded the group to change their name to the Miracles and on Robinson's 18th birthday, their first single 'Got a Job', written and produced by Gordy, was released on New York's End Records.Gordy began to dream of building his own label, an equivalent to Ford's assembly lines, a hit factory. It was Smokey who persuaded Gordy that he needed to stop leasing records, and go national himself. 'I recorded this record, the Miracles and me, called 'Way Over There' and it broke out really big here in Detroit and so we re-recorded it and put violins on it and I just told him: "We might as well take this record national. Nobody's paying us anyway so we might as well take the chance on doing it ourselves." So that's what we did.'Spurred on by Smokey, and his sisters Gwen and Anna Gordy, who had already started Anna Records with Billy Davis, Gordy borrowed $800 from his family and started the label in January 1959. 'On the very first day, when Berry decided to start Motown,' Smokey recalls, those green eyes sparkling, 'he sat down and said, "Hey, you guys, I wanted to tell you something: we are not going to make black music, we're going to make world music, we're going to make music for everybody. We're going to make great music, we're going to have some great stories, make some great beats" - and that's what we set out to do.'Though Gordy's ambition always stretched much further than Detroit city limits - the label called itself 'the sound of young America' - he still wanted its name to show its roots. 'Detroit was known as "The Motor City",' says Smokey. 'Berry wanted to name the label something that sounded familiar. First, he was going to call it 'Mocity' but he decided that 'town' was more homely, more family-sounding, so he called it 'Motown'.In his determination to build a hit factory, Gordy employed various songwriters. The best known were Holland-Dozier-Holland, aka Laurent Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland. Other notables included Norman Whitfield, William 'Mickey' Stevenson and Smokey himself, whom Gordy made vice president. The producers' mantra was 'KISS' - 'keep it simple, stupid.'Most of the records were also recorded with the same studio session musicians - a tight-knit group known as the Funk Brothers. The 2002 documentary Standing in the Shadows of Motown claimed that in 14 years, they 'played on more No1 hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined'. Gordy now had the hit factory that he had dreamt of.He introduced weekly quality control meetings to ensure a consistent procession of hits. Smokey, sitting back in his chair in the Hitsville control room, explains: 'We had Monday morning meetings, they started at 9 o'clock, and at 9 o'clock and five seconds you were locked out. You had to be there at 9 o'clock in order to get your stuff heard. All the creative people were in those meetings, the writers, the producers. We would play our stuff for each other, critique each other's stuff and make suggestions on each other's stuff to make it better. We were very competitive but we still pulled for each other to be creatively strong. A lot of people have said to me, "Berry decided..." No, Berry did not decide any of that. Berry was in those meetings, but Berry was still producing and writing at that time and his stuff would get shot down just like anybody else's.' He laughs. 'It was very hard for Berry to get a record out."Several timeless tracks - including Marvin Gaye's 'Heard it Through the Grapevine - were initially rejected by Gordy. 'Absolutely,' confirms Smokey. 'Many of the tracks were sent back and re-worked, and re-worked, until they became the hits that they became.'The label was a strong and highly visible example of black empowerment when the civil rights movement was gathering pace. In her 1999 book, Dancing in the Street, Suzanne Smith points out that Gordy was 'extremely wary about affiliating his business with any organisation or movement that might negatively influence his company's commercial success'. What Gordy cared about was record sales. 'Nevertheless,' Smith adds, 'both Motown's music and its entrepreneurial acumen emerged from an urban black community that regularly asserted its "politics" through cultural and economic means.'In other words, the success of the black-owned Motown was a powerful statement in itself.Gordy may have been wary about Motown becoming overly politicised, but the label decided to release its first spoken-word recording in August 1963: a recording of Martin Luther King's speech at the Great March to Freedom in June that year. King declared the Detroit march 'the largest and greatest demonstration for freedom ever held in the United States', and his speech that day included an early version of his 'I Have a Dream' oration.The record was deliberately released on 28 August, the same day King appeared at the March on Washington, and Gordy spoke of how 'the Negro revolt of 1963 will take its place historically with the American Revolution' and how 'this album belongs in the home of every American and should be required listening for every American child, white or black'. 'There is no way that you could be a black person in the United States in the Sixties and not be affected,' says Smokey, when I ask him about the civil rights movement. 'Dr Martin Luther King came to visit us here at Motown. He was such a dynamic, incredible person. 'We all experienced it [racism]. We'd go to the South and we'd be shot at and run out of places and all kinds of stuff just for being black. But the music transcended all of that. We'd go to the South and at first, even though the white kids would have our music, the audiences would be separated: white people on one side, black people on the other side; white people upstairs, black people downstairs or vice-versa, no mingling or any of that. After the music became so popular a year or two later we'd go to the same places and the black and white kids would be together and they'd be dancing, having a good time, singing, holding hands and mingling and talking. The music bridged a lot of gaps.'In the early years, Motown was as much a family as a record label. Several of Gordy's own family worked within the company, and in the early days half the artists and groups were thrown together in one bus when they went on the road as the Motown Revue. Remarkably, three Motown secretaries at Motown - Janie Bradford, Martha Reeves and Diana Ross, went on to be stars.There were also several relationships within the label, including those between Smokey and Claudette Robinson, Marvin Gaye and Berry Gordy's sister, Anne. 'We still have it,' says Smokey. 'You've been around here today and you've seen the reaction when Kim Weston and I saw each other, or "Duke" Fakir of the Four Tops.' Weston and Fakir are also at Hitsville today. 'We just have that brother and sisterhood and it's always been that way,' continues Smokey. 'When people talk about the Motown family, people think, "That's mythical, they couldn't possibly have been like that," but it wasn't and it isn't mythical.''When we first got here we could feel the difference right away; we was family,' explains Fakir when I speak to him later. (the Four Tops had already recorded for Chess, Red Top, Riverside and Columbia before signing for Motown, but had yet to have a hit.) 'On another label you just went and in and did a session and you were out, you didn't meet other artists. But [at Motown] you were talking to the Supremes, the Temptations, the Miracles and you were having fun, and you felt like you were part of something. And you knew that they were on their way.'The Four Tops went on to be Motown's longest standing group, keeping the same line-up for more than four decades. Levi Stubbs died shortly after I met Fakir, who is now the only surviving member. The producer Norman Whitfield also died in the week I was in Detroit. Most of Motown's output still sounds fresh and vibrant today, but the Motor City itself hasn't aged quite as well. By the early Sixties, the city and its car industry were already in decline. The population drain from American inner cities which began after the Second World War was already more pronounced in Detroit than elsewhere. The city had suffered race riots in 1863 and 1943 but the 12th Street riot in 1967, which ignited after a raid on a speakeasy, grew into the biggest riot in modern American history, lasting five days and leaving 43 dead, with 7,200 arrests and 2,000 buildings burned down. This hastened the 'white flight', many of whom fled a lot further than the suburbs. Over the next two decades the population of Detroit halved to around 900,000, leaving swaths of the inner city derelict and desolate.As Detroit entered these desperate times, Gordy made the decision, in 1972, to uproot Motown to the sunshine of the West Coast, a devastating blow to Detroit's already crumbling civic pride. The reclusive Gordy had increasingly spent time in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and decided that Motown needed to branch out and become an entertainment company, and in order to do that it needed to be in LA.'I was the biggest protester about us moving,' stresses Smokey. 'I was born here in Detroit. Motown was born here in Detroit and I told Berry this. I explained all of this to him: "Berry, this is our roots, we started here" and he explained to me that he wanted to become a record complex. He said we could stay in Detroit and be a record company but LA is where entertainment is centralised. I bought him books on earthquakes and smog and everything you can think of, trying to get him not to move, but finally he said, "Look, you're vice-president of the company, get your family, come on out here because you've got to" and so I moved out there.'Not everyone followed. Several artists including the Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Martha Reeves and the Funk Brothers either remained in Detroit or left Motown for other reasons. 'It left a hole in Detroit, absolutely,' says Fakir. 'People still don't understand why he left. I understand, because he was looking for bigger things and Hollywood is where everything happens. But I always felt you should leave at least the foundation of what you started here. Just like Ford. He didn't need to leave Detroit to be a global industry giant.'Detroit's fortunes remain tied to the automobile industry, and here in the rust belt that means the big three - Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. The three traditionally built big, brash gas-guzzlers, and failed to react as the price of oil escalated and buyers turned to cheaper and more fuel-economical foreign imports. Ford once employed more than 100,000 workers at the Dearborn plant; now it is a tenth of that.To drive around Detroit - and really, you need to drive - is to pass block after block of untended wasteland and forlorn shells of buildings, many of which have stood empty for decades, the halving of the city's population reducing the need for refurbishment or regeneration. Many rows of buildings look like the front teeth of an old bluesman - for every one still standing true, there's two missing and two askew. Some are victims of Devil's Night, the evening before Halloween, which, in Detroit, has traditionally been a night of mischief for youths but in the 70s and 80s developed into little less than mass arson as vacant buildings throughout the city were set on fire. It was not unknown for property owners who were unable to sell to use the date to torch their buildings in an attempt to claim on the insurance.If the landscape of a city is reflected in its music output, then it's no surprise that the black youths of the rust belt took diverging routes when they began to experiment with drum machines and samplers at the turn of the 80s. While neighbouring Chicago progressed down a more soulful, gospel-tinged route, based around old disco edits, which led to the invention of what we now know as acid house, the kids of the post-industrial wasteland of Detroit produced a harder-edged, almost dehumanised, spectral version of this new electronic music, which became techno.Today, even downtown Detroit seems quite deserted. Within two blocks of the beautifully ornate Fox Theatre and the neighbouring Comerica Park, home of Detroit Tigers, lie deserted buildings and wasteland. A couple of blocks further west is the Brewster-Douglass Housing Projects, where Diana Ross and the Supremes grew up. As I drive through the projects, two men are overloading a truck with baths, having liberated them from the derelict buildings.Arriving in almost any city in the world, it's usually possible to establish some reference points and begin to work out the city in your own head within a couple of days. In Detroit, despite the fact that much of the city is based on the grid system favoured by American cities, that's not the case. It's a city designed for three million inhabitants but now with less than a million and the social geography and layout don't seem to make sense.Driving up Woodward Avenue, one of the main arteries leading northwards from downtown, a flickering sign outside the Little Rock Baptist Church meekly suggests 'Give thanks ... it could be worse'. A short distance away, another derelict building turns out to be a disused police station. Every door and window is missing and stepping inside, I find charge books and reams of mug shots from the mid-Nineties lying in the rubble.The queen of Motown is Martha Reeves. If one image sums up Motown, it's that of Martha and the Vandellas filmed on the production line at Ford, miming to 'Dancing in the Street' from the back of a Mustang. Reeves is now a city councillor, and we meet in her office at City Hall, looking out over the Detroit river towards Canada. By coincidence, today is the final day in office of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who resigned after admitting two charges of obstruction of justice that followed on from a wild party involving strippers at his official residence, Manoogian Mansion, in 2002. Tamara Greene, a 27-year-old exotic dancer who allegedly performed at the party, was later murdered in a drive-by shooting. Kilpatrick was sentenced to 120 days in prison last month. Reeves's office is a crammed space, papers overflowing from her desk. The walls are adorned with certificates and pictures of herself with Bruce Springsteen, who invited her on stage to sing 'Dancing in the Street' when he played Detroit.When Motown left Detroit, Reeves signed with the label MCA and moved to the West Coast. But after 14 years away, she decided that 'Detroit is where I want to be'. She exudes civic pride and is keen to cement Motown's legacy. After winning a council seat in 2005 she successfully campaigned to have West Grand Boulevard changed to Berry Gordy Jr Boulevard and is now planning to have statues of Motown greats erected downtown .'The city struggled because it was deserted,' she admits, before adding bullishly: 'But Detroit is on the rebound. We're working diligently to get the city moving again and I see it happening.'Much is made by those who argue that Detroit is bouncing back, of the arrival of three vast casinos. One night I get a taxi to Motor City Casino - 'built to the beat of Detroit' - and it's a bit of a shock. Unlike every other place I have visited in town, the casino is busy, with people of all ages and races. I see more people in half an hour than I have seen in the previous half week. Again it strikes me how dysfunctional Detroit is. 'There's some really fascinating people in this city,' techno pioneer Derrick May said in 2005, 'but you'll never meet them. Because nobody walks and nobody talks.'After leaving Reeves, I meet Gloria Jones at the Foxtown Grille. Jones was coined the 'queen of northern soul' after her 1965 classic 'Tainted Love', later covered by Soft Cell. She joined Motown in 1968 as a singer and songwriter, penning songs for Gladys Knight, the Four Tops and the Jackson Five. She was a backing singer for T. Rex and had a son, Rolan, with Marc Bolan. She was driving the car on the day of Bolan's fatal crash. 'At Motown, we were writing 10 songs a day, and good songs,' she recalls, 'because we had all these fantastic artists to write for. Mr Gordy stressed to us to write a standard and we were so young, we were like, "What's a standard?" and he said, "A song that someone like Frank Sinatra would cover 50 years later," which was such fantastic advice. Which is why I'm still getting royalties from songs I wrote 30 years ago.'Many of the Motown artists are still performing, in Detroit's clubs, cabarets and casinos. One night I go to Baker's Keyboard Lounge, near 8 Mile Road, which proclaims to be the 'world's oldest jazz club'. It's a no-frills room with a low ceiling, waitresses serving soul food to the small booths that face a low stage. In its 74-year history the club has played host to many an American jazz great, from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea. Tonight the stage is occupied by Dennis Coffey, who played on the Temptations' 1968 hit 'Cloud 9', one of Norman Whitfield's first psychedelic soul tracks. After the show he tells me how the other Funk Brothers were gobsmacked when he first played his signature wah-wah guitar in the recording sessions. Later in the week, I drive out to the suburbs to meet Joe Billingslea from the Contours, at the home of fellow band member Charles 'Chuck' Davis. The Contours signed to Motown in 1960 and scored a hit with the Berry Gordy-penned 'Do You Love Me?', which later featured in Dirty Dancing, before leaving Motown over a disagreement about money. Billingslea was then on the production line at Chrysler for four years, before joining the police. He got the Contours back together in 1971 and has been performing ever since. 'I remember Stevie Wonder running around the studio,' he says. 'He'd be running and then stop right before hitting a wall. I said, "That guy can see, who you fooling?" Stevie has always been a nice guy, but, to me, the icon of Motown is Smokey Robinson. He is still the same guy I met back in '59. Smokey's just a nice guy.'Billingslea isn't the type to say a bad word against anyone, but he's clearly still devastated by the events of 2004, when group member Sylvester Potts left overnight, with their manager, and started an alternative version of the Contours. 'It took a lot of work from us because they had all the contacts. We basically didn't work for three years. What made me angry is they told lies. If you don't want to sing with me that's fine, but don't go and tell lies. One lie was that I was deceased, the other lie was I had pulled a gun and disbanded the group.''My friend ... Joe Billingslea ...' says Chuck, his voice faltering and a tear rolling down his face, 'if you saw his face when he found out that there was another group, you would understand how I feel. There's been a lot of hurt over the last few years.'While we are there, a phone call confirms a court appearance to decide who has the rights to use the name of the Contours. Joe and Chuck agree to arrange an impromptu performance for us at 1pm the following day. When we arrive, the band are sat around the basement studio, joking and passing round a huge packet of barbecue-flavoured crisps and drinking lemonade from plastic cups. They run through a few songs including 'Do You Love Me?'. It's touching to see five guys in their twilight years going through their paces in this suburban basement, trying not to bump into each other. There can't be many people of their age, or any age, who are still dancing the mash potato.Despite the bullish statements of Martha Reeves, Detroit's plight has worsened. The credit crunch has bitten GM and Ford, with car sales plunging and warnings that even the biggest automobile firms could face bankruptcy. The situation could hardly be bleaker for what is left of Detroit's car industry. 'I can't think of a worse scenario short of a war in America,' declared veteran industry analyst John Casesa. 'But maybe that would be better because we would need tanks from Detroit.'I stop off at the Henry J Ford museum. Built on a scale only Americans understand, its exhibits include the Lincoln that President Kennedy was shot in, built by Ford here in Dearborn. I find myself drawn to the part of the museum that depicts the late 1950s, that golden age of automobile design and the American dream. All the imagery suggests that Detroit and Michigan must have felt like the centre of the world, a place of endless possibilities. The comparison with modern, post-industrial ghost town Detroit could not be more stark. The words of Marvin Gaye - originally Motown's fourth-choice drummer, who became one of its greatest stars - come to mind. 'Detroit turned out to be heaven,' said Gaye, 'but it also turned out to be hell.' ? For full details of Motown's anniversary releases see motown50.com10 classics picked by Motown writer Janie Bradford1. The Four Tops - Baby I Need Your Loving Levi Stubbs is spellbinding.2. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It OnThere's raw sexuality in every word.3. The Temptations - My GirlSimply a classic. 4. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go?The beat + the nasal voice of Diana Ross = winner.5. The Miracles - Who's Lovin' YouAn underrated gut-bucket blues with Smokey on lead. Can you imagine Smokey singing the blues?6. Brenda Holloway - Every Little Bit HurtsWow!!!7. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My LifeStevie put this great lyric into its place in history. 8. The Marvelettes - ForeverWanda Young's emotional lead is matchless.9. The Originals - Baby I'm For RealThe blending of perfect voices on a perfect song.10. Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want)This one has that raw edge over the many versionsof the song that followed.? Janie Bradford's songwriting credits include 'Money' and 'Too Busy Thinking 'Bout My Baby'Motown recordsUrban musicguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2008 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

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Imagine this oceanview being four times as wide and you get the picture ! Enjoy panoramic ocean and mountain views from this four bedroom, two bath cedar home, surrounded by three acres of tropical gardens. Endless activities ! Sleeps 6-8. THREE night minimum. Maximum of 8 guests. Discounted weekly rates. Hana, Maui is a unique area in East Maui reminiscent of ancient Hawaii. It is almost untouched by sprawl and commercial development and remains, thankfully, a true paradise. Spectacular beaches, hiking, water sports, spas, shops... Botanical gardens and a black sand beach are a short stroll away, and Hana Town is just a three mile drive. This spacious home is an artisan’s delight. Handhewn woodwork and soaring ceilings embrace generous views of the ocean or mountains. All rooms have high ceilings and Casablanca fans. Hana offers award winning galleries and spas plus incredible beaches and hiking. Endless activities and adventures await you! Discover tropical splendor, peace and quiet... no smokers, or party animals, please. Rates: For 1-4 Guests, $395. per night, or $2665/week ($100 savings) For 5-8 Guests, $495 per night or $3265/week ($200 savings) Three night minimum. 11.5% Hawaii State taxes added to all rentals. Rates in US dollars. Credit cards accepted. Fee due upon reservation. Cancellations less than 30 days will be charged a 25% fee, more than 30 days, a 15% fee. A gourmet kitchen and large deck allow easy entertaining. Enjoy the gas Weber barbeque, television with DVD/VCR and CD Stereo. The oceanview Master bedroom hosts a Calif. King bed. Room #2, the “Monkeypod” has two twins that can convert to a king, and a huge corner desk with a high speed internet connection. These 2 rooms share a bath. Bedroom #3, “Leilani’s Parlor” has a Queen bed plus a twin. Bedroom #4, “The Hibiscus Room” has a Queen bed plus a twin daybed. These two rooms share a bath and have gorgeous mountain views. Lounge by spectacular beaches or indulge in activities: Discover natural fresh water pools and exotic pristine beaches, including Hamoa, rated in the top ten most beautiful beaches of the world for 2005. Shop at unique boutiques and galleries, be pampered at an award-winning spa where you can enjoy a massage or lava surround hot tub, overlooking the ocean. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating facial or a relaxing yoga class. Explore Haleakala State Park, the 7 Sacred Pools, Botanical Gardens, Ancient Caverns, Lindbergh’s Grave, and the Hana Coast Gallery Learn about the history and lore of this magical, spiritual paradise at the Hana Cultural Center Hike to Fagan’s Cross for a spectacular view of Hana Town and the ocean. Surf, snorkel, boogie board. Paddle outrigger or kayak canoes. Take off on horseback or challenge a friend to a round of tennis. Enjoy a local hula and music show at the famed Hotel Hana Maui or at a concert revue. If you seek a place of great beauty with recreational pursuits, excellent dining and fascinating cultural heritage, you will cherish your time at Hana.

2009 Dates Vacation Village at Bonaventure, Weston & Mizner Place (Weston) $620

DESCRIPTION - Located in the famous South Florida Spa, Tennis and Golf Community of Weston, the well-appointed Vacation Village at Bonaventure Resort features spacious and luxurious units. Within the resort area are restaurants, family entertainment, and world-class shopping. Horseback riding, tennis, golf, and Everglades excursions are just some of the activities available nearby. Enjoy the multiple pools and outdoor whirlpools throughout the grounds. Limited local nightlife and evening entertainment is available on the world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach strip, only 25 miles away. Please Call — Peter 714-328-7121, click "Timeshares" at CaPe Computers and click on "Timeshares", see below as well as a partial pre-reserved inventory at Pre-Reserved Units! DMR Vacation Village at Bonaventure AVAILABILITY as of 09/30/2008 - Vacation Village at Bonaventure - - 11/23/2008 - 11/30/2008 Studio $525 PCa - Thanksgiving 2009 Dates - 02/14/2009 - 02/21/2009 Studio $620 PCa - Valentines Day - 02/14/2009 - 02/21/2009 1BR $730 PCa - Valentines Day - 02/14/2009 - 02/21/2009 2 BR $1,050 PCa - Valentines Day Spring Break Weeks - Fri/Sun & Some Midweek Check-ins Available - 03/07/2009 - 03/14/2009 Studio $620 PCa - 03/07/2009 - 03/14/2009 1BR $730 PCa - 03/07/2009 - 03/14/2009 2 BR $1,050 PCa - 03/21/2009 - 03/28/2009 Studio $620 PCa - 03/21/2009 - 03/28/2009 1BR $730 PCa - 03/21/2009 - 03/28/2009 2 BR $1,050 PCa - 03/28/2009 - 04/04/2009 Studio $620 PCa - 03/28/2009 - 04/04/2009 1BR $730 PCa - 03/28/2009 - 04/04/2009 2 BR $1,050 PCa - 04/11/2009 - 04/18/2009 Studio $620 PCa - Easter Sunday! - 04/11/2009 - 04/18/2009 1BR $730 PCa - Easter Sunday! - 04/11/2009 - 04/18/2009 2 BR $925 PCa - Easter Sunday! - 04/11/2009 - 04/18/2009 2 BR $1,050 PCa - Easter Sunday! - 04/18/2009 - 04/25/2009 1BR $725 PCa - 06/28/2009 - 07/05/2009 Studio $620 PCa - 4th of July Week! - 06/28/2009 - 07/05/2009 1BR $730 PCa - 4th of July Week! - 06/28/2009 - 07/05/2009 2 BR $1,050 PCa - 4th of July Week! - 07/04/2009 - 07/11/2009 Studio $620 PCa - 4th of July Week! - 07/04/2009 - 07/11/2009 1BR $730 PCa - 4th of July Week! - 07/04/2009 - 07/11/2009 2 BR $925 PCa - 4th of July Week! - 07/04/2009 - 07/11/2009 2 BR $1,050 PCa - 4th of July Week! - Call for more availability! Vacation Village at Weston - - Call for availability! Mizner Place - - Please Call for Availability! IN UNIT - Each Unit is professionally decorated in classic Floridian style, fully furnished for maximal comfort and optimal usage! You'll enjoy 1,500 square feet of combined living space, with ceramic tile floors. • King-size bed and sofa bed in suite A; queen-size bed and sofa bed in suite B • Two dual-access bathrooms: one with a Jacuzzi tub, dual-headed shower and sitting area • All linens and bath towels provided • Weekly maid service (daily service available upon request for minimal fee) • Two fully appointed kitchens equipped with: - Microwaves, Coffee Makers, Toasters, Ice Makers, Refrigerators and all utensils • Kitchen in suite A also features dishwasher and range • Individual living and dining rooms in each suite • Entertainment center complete with large screen television, video cassette player and CD stereo • Additional TVs in bedrooms and sleeping areas • Separate air-conditioning units in each suite • Common foyer with separate locks for each suite • Furnished balcony or patio with sweeping tropical vistas in suite A ON-SITE AMENITIES - • Washer and dryer on every floor • Conveniently located vending machines • Swimming pool and recreation areas • Whirlpool/Hot Tub • Spa • Exercise Equipment • Games Room • Handicapped Accessible NEAR-BY ATTRACTION - Entertainment - • Boomers at Dania Beach • Butterfly World / Tradewinds Park • Davie Rodeo • Gulfstream Park (Florida Derby) • IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame • Pompano Harness Track • Seminole Hard Rock Casino • Blockbuster IMAXs Theater Dining - • Beach Place - Cafe Iguana, Fat Tuesday, Hooters, Howl at the Moon, LuLu's Bait Shack, Sally O'Brien's and Sloppy Joes • Jackson’s Steakhouse • Mai Kai Polynesian Revue • Taverna Opa Outdoor Adventures - • Biking Rafting / Kayaking • Fishing Sailing • Guided Tours Swimming • Hiking & Backpacking Sports Attractions - • Pro Player stadium • Office Depot Center • American Airlines Arena • Fort Lauderdale Stadium Arts & Culture - • Broward Center for the Performing Arts • Las Olas Art Center • Museum of Art • Museum of Discovery and Science • Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum • Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District • Stranahan House Other Shopping - • Swap Shop • Sawgrass Mills • Beach Place For More Pictures of Vacation Village & Others, Please visit - • Cape Computers - VV at Bonaventure

2009 Dates at Vacation Village at Weston, Bonaventure & Mizner Place (Weston) $720 1bd

DESCRIPTION - Guests will enjoy spacious units with complete kitchens located in a South Florida golf and tennis community; with the beautiful beaches and sights of the Gold Coast only a 20-minute drive away. Restaurants, shopping and family entertainment are also available within minutes of the resort. An added bonus is the resort's convenient location between the nightlife of Fort Lauderdale and Miami's South Beach. Vacation Village at Bonaventure/Weston offers you and your family the comfort and amenities you long for just minutes from South Florida's exciting hot spots and entertainment. World class sporting and recreational opportunities, incomparable cuisine, pampering spa services, shopping malls galore and a veritable wealth of nearby sightseeing destinations; they're all within just a short drive of Vacation Village. With all that the legendary Fort Lauderdale area has to offer, the entertainment possibilities are seemingly endless! Please Call — Peter 714-328-7121, click "Timeshares" at CaPe Computers and click on "Timeshares", see below as well as a partial pre-reserved inventory at Pre-Reserved Units! DMR Vacation Village at Weston AVAILABILITY as of 09/30/2008 - Vacation Village at Weston - - 10/26/2008 - 11/02/2008 1BR Partial Kitchen $510 PCa - Halloween Week! - 10/31/2008 - 11/07/2008 1BR Partial Kitchen $595 PCa - Halloween! - 10/31/2008 - 11/07/2008 2BR Full Kitchen $615 PCa - Halloween! - 12/28/2008 - 01/04/2008 1BR Partial Kitchen $720 PCa - New Years! 2009 - Spring Break Weeks! - Fri/Sun & Some Midweek Check-ins Available! - 03/07/2009 - 03/14/2009 1BR Full Kitchen $745 PCa - 03/07/2009 - 03/14/2009 2BR $1,165 PCa - 03/21/2009 - 03/28/2009 1BR Partial Kitchen $720 PCa - 03/21/2009 - 03/28/2009 1BR Full Kitchen $745 PCa - 03/21/2009 - 03/28/2009 2BR Full Kitchen $1,165 PCa - 03/28/2009 - 04/04/2009 1BR Partial Kitchen $720 PCa - 03/28/2009 - 04/04/2009 1BR Full Kitchen $745 PCa - 03/28/2009 - 04/04/2009 2BR Full Kitchen $1,165 PCa - 04/10/2009 - 04/17/2009 1BR Partial Kitchen $720 PCa - Easter Week! - 04/10/2009 - 04/17/2009 1BR Full Kitchen $745 PCa - Easter Week! - 04/10/2009 - 04/17/2009 2BR Full Kitchen $1,165 PCa - Easter Week! - 06/28/2009 - 07/05/2009 1BR Partial Kitchen $720 PCa - 4th of July Week! - 06/28/2009 - 07/05/2009 1BR Full Kitchen $745 PCa- 4th of July Week! - 06/28/2009 - 07/05/2009 2BR Full Kitchen $1,165 PCa- 4th of July Week! - 07/04/2009 - 07/11/2009 1BR Partial Kitchen $720 PCa- 4th of July! - 07/04/2009 - 07/11/2009 1BR Full Kitchen $745 PCa- 4th of July! - 07/04/2009 - 07/11/2009 2BR Full Kitchen $1,165 PCa- 4th of July! - Call for more availability! Vacation Village at Bonaventure - - Call for availability! Mizner Place - - Please Call for Availability! IN UNIT - You'll enjoy 1,500 square feet of combined living space, with ceramic tile and carpeted floors. Each Unit is professionally decorated in stylish West Indies decor, fully furnished for maximal comfort and optimal usage! • King-size bed and sofa bed in suite A; queen-size bed and sofa bed in suite B • Fully appointed kitchen equipped with: - Dishwasher, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Ice Maker - Full-Size Refrigerator and Microwave Convection Oven in suite A - Many appointments also featured in B suite kitchen • Two dual access bathrooms; one with a Jacuzzi tub, oversized walk-in shower and sitting area • Individual living and dining rooms in each suite • Entertainment center complete with large screen television, video cassette player and compact disc stereo system • Additional color televisions in bedrooms and sleeping areas • Separate climate-control feature in each suite • Common foyer with separate controlled access for each suite • Furnished balconies or patios with sweeping tropical vistas • All linens and bath towels provided • Weekly maid service (daily service available upon request for minimal fee) • Designated suites meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements ON-SITE AMENITIES - • Washer and dryer on every floor • Conveniently located vending machines • Swimming pool and recreation areas • Whirlpool/Hot Tub • Spa • Exercise Equipment • Games Room • Handicapped Accessible NEAR-BY ATTRACTION - Entertainment - • Boomers at Dania Beach • Butterfly World / Tradewinds Park • Davie Rodeo • Gulfstream Park (Florida Derby) • IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame • Pompano Harness Track • Seminole Hard Rock Casino • Blockbuster IMAXs Theater Dining - • Beach Place - Cafe Iguana, Fat Tuesday, Hooters, Howl at the Moon, LuLu's Bait Shack, Sally O'Brien's and Sloppy Joes • Jackson’s Steakhouse • Mai Kai Polynesian Revue • Taverna Opa Outdoor Adventures - • Biking Rafting / Kayaking • Fishing Sailing • Guided Tours Swimming • Hiking & Backpacking Sports Attractions - • Pro Player stadium • Office Depot Center • American Airlines Arena • Fort Lauderdale Stadium Arts & Culture - • Broward Center for the Performing Arts • Las Olas Art Center • Museum of Art • Museum of Discovery and Science • Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum • Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District • Stranahan House Other Shopping - • Swap Shop • Sawgrass Mills • Beach Place For More Pictures of MOP & Others, Please visit - • Cape Computers - VV at Weston

FOR SALE! 1BR at Kaua'i Beach Club, Platinum Season w/T-Day 2008 (Kalapaki Beach ) $14994 1bd

Marriott Kaua'i Beach Club - Save hundreds! Enjoy an awesome and memorable vacation at Kauai's premier coastal resort! This resort is very popular so hurry and reserve today! See below for availability. UNIT(S) FOR SALE: OF - Ocean Front - 1BR/2BA OF Lock-Off unit Floats Wk 1-52 $15,994 (VB) *(Unit reserved 22-29 Nov-08 Thanksgiving but can be changed! Maintenance Fees: $1,665.97 Yearly) Contact — 714 328-7121 Peter , see CapeComputers and click on "Timeshares", see below as well as a partial pre-reserved inventory at Pre-Reserved Units! To ensure a timely response [if any], kindly include your contact number should you choose to respond to this ad via e-mail. Description — Beautiful Marriott's Kauai Beach Club stretches along a quarter-mile of the oceanfront landscape of Kalapaki Beach! Designed to mirror a royal Hawaiian estate, the resort captures the elegance and style of Hawaii's last monarchy. Marriott Kaua'i Beach Vacation Club Marriott Kaua'i Beach Club Timeshare IN UNIT: — Beautifully Decorated Luxury 1BR/2BA Lockout Suite accommodates 4. • Full Kitchen with Dishwasher, Refrigerator and Microwave • Master suite has king bed, full bath, with Queen sofa bed in living area and second bath. • Living Room, Dining Room • Cable/Color Satellite TV, All-News Channel, DVD and CD players, In-Room Movies • Work Desk with Lamp, 2-Line Phone, Voice Mail, Data Ports • Wet Bar in Some Rooms, Complimentary In-Room Coffee, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer, In-Room Safe, Cribs Available • One-bedroom, two-bath villas with over approximately 750-800 square feet to accommodate four persons • One or two private lanai to enjoy magnificent views ON-SITE AMENITIES: — Located on a breathtaking quarter-mile of Pacific oceanfront, luxurious amenities include delectable cuisine at four superb restaurants and beachfront lounges; the historical splendor of a Hawaiian traditional torch lighting; and the pleasures of a Polynesian revue. Adjoining the Beach Club are the fantastic Kauai Lagoons. Swim with brilliant and vibrant tropical fish, then play two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. • Spectacular 26,000 square-foot swimming pool, rimmed by colonnades and waterfalls, encircles a delightful *island* of palms, Five outdoor whirlpools • Within walking distance of the 800-acre Kaua'i Lagoons • 24,000 square feet of on-site retail shopping space, Hair salon/barber, Concierge services, Complimentary newspaper available in lobby, Gift shop/newsstand, Safe deposit box at front desk, Rental car desk (Hertz) • Sailing/Rentals, Scuba Diving, Beachfront water sports, Clubhouse, Live Entertainment • Fitness Center; Resort spa, Racquet club featuring eight courts, Tennis Courts • A comprehensive activities program with a native Hawaiian focus, A Children's Compass Kids' Club, Child care services available • Valet parking $9.00; Self parking $6.00*; *Owners and exchangers receive complimentary self parking. See photos at Timeshares Here are a few for starters:

Marriott Sep-Nov, others 2009, Kaua'i Beach Club, other dates (Kalapaki Beach Kauai) $1600

Contact — 714 328-7121 Peter, see www.capecomputers.net and click on "Timeshares", see below as well as a partial pre-reserved inventory at Pre-Reserved Units! To ensure a timely response [if any], kindly include your contact number should you choose to respond to this ad via e-mail. Marriott Kaua'i Beach Club - See below for other availability. Save hundreds! Enjoy an awesome and memorable vacation at Kauai's premier coastal resort! The Rack rate is $500/night ... save over 55%! This resort is very popular so hurry and reserve today! Description — Beautiful *Marriott's Kauai Beach Club* stretches along a quarter-mile of the oceanfront landscape of Kalapaki Beach! Designed to mirror a royal Hawaiian estate, the resort captures the elegance and style of Hawaii's last monarchy. Marriott Kaua'i Beach Vacation Club Marriott Kaua'i Beach Club Timeshare AVAILABILTIY ON 08/25/2008: - Please call for other dates! *OVr - Ocean View Requested Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club: - 09/13/2008 - 09/20/2008 OV, 1BR/2BA $1,800 (PCf) - 09/19/2008 - 09/26/2008 OV, Studio $1,600 (PCf) - 11/22/2008 - 11/29/2008 OF, 1BR/2BA $1,800 (VB) - Thanksgiving! - 01/02/2009 - 01/09/2009 1BR/2BA $1,500 (Te25a-OVr) Marriott Ko Olina Oahu: - 09/20/2008 - 09/27/2008 2BR OV $2,000 (De26a) - 12/20/2008 - 12/27/2008 2BR OV $3,300 (AL28j) - CHRISTMAS - 12/20/2008 - 12/27/2008 2BR MV $3,300 (AL28j) - CHRISTMAS - 12/28/2008 - 01/04/2009 2BR OV $4,243 (Pe30a) - NEW YEARS 2009 - 12/20/2009 - 12/27/2009 2BR OV $3,300 (AL28j) - 12/20/2009 - 12/27/2009 2BR MV $3,300 (AL28j) - 2 Units! Marriott Maui Ocean Club: - 08/31/2008 - 09/07/2008 Studio $1,100 (Be01s) - 09/14/2008 - 09/21/2008 2BR $2,800 (Be28a-OVr) - 09/19/2008 - 09/26/2008 1BR $1,800 (A17j\Ve17j-OVr) - 09/27/2008 - 10/04/2008 Studio OV $1,600 (Ce29a) - 09/28/2008 - 10/05/2008 2BR/3BA $1,850 (TB1a) - 10/04/2008 - 10/11/2008 Studio OF $1,700 (Be01s) - 12/12/2008 - 12/19/2008 1BR $1,700(TA26j\Te23j-OVr) Marriott Waiohai Kaua'i: - 10/11/2008 - 10/18/2008 2BR $2,500 (Ke29a-OVr) - 2 UNITS! - 10/18/2008 - 10/25/2008 2BR $2,500 (Ke29a-OVr) - 12/20/2008 - 12/27/2008 2BR GV $2,800 (AL28j) 2009 - 12/20/2009 - 12/27/2009 2BR GV $2,800 (AL28j) - 2 Units! - 05/23/2009 - 05/30/2009 $3,950 (Je03s) IN UNIT: — Beautifully Decorated Luxury 1 BR, 2 BA Lockout Suite accommodates 4. • One-bedroom, two-bath villas with over approximately 750-800 square feet to accommodate four persons • One or two private lanai to enjoy magnificent views • Living Room, Dining Room • Full Kitchen with Dishwasher, Refrigerator and Microwave • Master suite has king bed, full bath, with Queen sofa bed in living area and second bath. • Cable/Color Satellite TV, All-News Channel, DVD and CD players, In-Room Movies • Work Desk with Lamp, 2-Line Phone, Voice Mail, Data Ports • Wet Bar in Some Rooms, Complimentary In-Room Coffee, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer, In-Room Safe, Cribs Available ON-SITE AMENITIES: — Located on a breathtaking quarter-mile of Pacific oceanfront, luxurious amenities include delectable cuisine at four superb restaurants and beachfront lounges; the historical splendor of a Hawaiian traditional torch lighting; and the pleasures of a Polynesian revue. Adjoining the Beach Club are the fantastic Kauai Lagoons. Swim with brilliant and vibrant tropical fish, then play two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. • 24,000 square feet of on-site retail shopping space, Hair salon/barber, Concierge services, Complimentary newspaper available in lobby, Gift shop/newsstand, Safe deposit box at front desk, Rental car desk (Hertz) • Spectacular 26,000 square-foot swimming pool, rimmed by colonnades and waterfalls, encircles a delightful *island* of palms, Five outdoor whirlpools • Within walking distance of the 800-acre Kaua'i Lagoons • Sailing/Rentals, Scuba Diving, Beachfront water sports, Clubhouse, Live Entertainment • Fitness Center; Resort spa, Racquet club featuring eight courts, Tennis Courts • A comprehensive activities program with a native Hawaiian focus, A Children's Compass Kids' Club, Child care services available • Valet parking $9.00; Self parking $6.00*; *Owners and exchangers receive complimentary self parking. See photos at Timeshares Here are a few for starters:

Kaua'i Beach Club Marriott Jul, others (Kauai Kalapaki Beach) $1600 1bd

Marriott Kaua'i Beach Club - Save hundreds! Enjoy an awesome and memorable vacation at Kauai's premier coastal resort! The Rack rate is $500/night ... save over 55%! This resort is very popular so hurry and reserve today! See below for other availability. Contact — 714 328-7121 Peter , see www.capecomputers.net and click on "Timeshares", see below as well as a partial pre-reserved inventory at Pre-Reserved Units! To ensure a timely response [if any], kindly include your contact number should you choose to respond to this ad via e-mail. AVAILABILTIY ON 07/22/2008: - Please call for other dates! *OVr - Ocean View Requested Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club: - 09/13/2008 - 09/20/2008 OV, 1BR/2BA $1,800 (PCf) - 09/19/2008 - 09/26/2008 OV, Studio $1,600 (PCf) - 07/04/2009 - 07/11/2009 OV, 1BR/2BA $2,050 (Me23j) Marriott Ko Olina Oahu: - 07/26/2008 - 08/02/2008 1BR $1,395 (Ge2a-OVr) - 08/02/2008 - 08/09/2008 2BR $1,850 (Ge2a-OVr) - 08/16/2008 - 08/23/2008 2BR $2,900 (Xe22j-OVr) - 08/24/2008 - 08/31/2008 2BR OV $2,500 (Ze30m) - 12/07/2008 - 12/14/2008 2BR OV/MV $3,300 (De19j) - Pearl Harbor Anniversary - 02/06/2009 - 02/13/2009 1BR MV $2,900 (Ae26j) - NFL Pro Bowl Week - 02/06/2009 - 02/13/2009 2BR MV $3,600 (Ae26j) - NFL Pro Bowl Week Marriott Waiohai Kaua'i: - 08/15/2008 - 08/22/2008 2BR IV $2,100 (Ce30m) - 08/22/2008 - 08/29/2008 2BR IV $1,800 (Le26j-OVr) - 08/24/2008 - 08/31/2008 2BR IV $1,600 (Ae22j-OVr) - 08/29/2008 - 09/05/2008 2BR IV $2,100 (Le26j-OVr) - Labor Day Week! Marriott Maui Ocean Club: - 08/01/2008 - 08/08/2008 1BR/2BA $1,395 (Ge9a-OVr) - 08/08/2008 - 08/15/2008 1BR $2,250 (Ce16j-OVr) - 08/17/2008 - 08/24/2008 1BR/2BA $1,395 (Ge9a-OVr) - 08/24/2008 - 08/31/2008 2BR OF $2,100 (Ne21j) - 08/30/2008 - 09/06/2008 1BR $2,300 (Be21j-OVr)- Labor Day Week! - 08/30/2008 - 09/06/2008 1BR OV $2,700 (Be4j)- Labor Day Week! - 09/19/2008 - 09/26/2008 1BR $1,800 (A17j\Ve17j-OVr) - 09/21/2008 - 09/28/2008 1BR OV $2,495 (Me24j) - 09/26/2008 - 10/03/2008 1BR OV $2,495 (Me24j) - 09/28/2008 - 10/05/2008 1BR OV $2,495 (Me24j) - 12/05/2008 - 12/12/2008 1BR OV $2,495 (Me24j) - 12/06/2008 - 12/13/2008 1BR OV $2,495 (Me24j) - 12/07/2008 - 12/14/2008 1BR OV $2,495 (Me24j) - 12/12/2008 - 12/19/2008 1BR $1,700(TA26j\Te23j-OVr) - 12/12/2008 - 12/19/2008 1BR OV $2,495 (Me24j) - 12/13/2008 - 12/20/2008 1BR OV $2,495 (Me24j) - 12/14/2008 - 12/21/2008 1BR OV $2,495 (Me24j) Description — Beautiful *Marriott's Kauai Beach Club* stretches along a quarter-mile of the oceanfront landscape of Kalapaki Beach! Designed to mirror a royal Hawaiian estate, the resort captures the elegance and style of Hawaii's last monarchy. Marriott Kaua'i Beach Vacation Club Marriott Kaua'i Beach Club Timeshare IN UNIT: — Beautifully Decorated Luxury 1 BR, 2 BA Lockout Suite accommodates 4. • Full Kitchen with Dishwasher, Refrigerator and Microwave • Master suite has king bed, full bath, with Queen sofa bed in living area and second bath. • Living Room, Dining Room • Cable/Color Satellite TV, All-News Channel, DVD and CD players, In-Room Movies • Work Desk with Lamp, 2-Line Phone, Voice Mail, Data Ports • Wet Bar in Some Rooms, Complimentary In-Room Coffee, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer, In-Room Safe, Cribs Available • One-bedroom, two-bath villas with over approximately 750-800 square feet to accommodate four persons • One or two private lanai to enjoy magnificent views ON-SITE AMENITIES: — Located on a breathtaking quarter-mile of Pacific oceanfront, luxurious amenities include delectable cuisine at four superb restaurants and beachfront lounges; the historical splendor of a Hawaiian traditional torch lighting; and the pleasures of a Polynesian revue. Adjoining the Beach Club are the fantastic Kauai Lagoons. Swim with brilliant and vibrant tropical fish, then play two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. • Spectacular 26,000 square-foot swimming pool, rimmed by colonnades and waterfalls, encircles a delightful *island* of palms, Five outdoor whirlpools • Within walking distance of the 800-acre Kaua'i Lagoons • 24,000 square feet of on-site retail shopping space, Hair salon/barber, Concierge services, Complimentary newspaper available in lobby, Gift shop/newsstand, Safe deposit box at front desk, Rental car desk (Hertz) • Sailing/Rentals, Scuba Diving, Beachfront water sports, Clubhouse, Live Entertainment • Fitness Center; Resort spa, Racquet club featuring eight courts, Tennis Courts • A comprehensive activities program with a native Hawaiian focus, A Children's Compass Kids' Club, Child care services available • Valet parking $9.00; Self parking $6.00*; *Owners and exchangers receive complimentary self parking. See photos at Timeshares Here are a few for starters:

Kaua'i Beach Club Marriott Jul, others (Kauai Kalapaki Beach) $1200 1bd

Marriott Kaua'i Beach Club - Save hundreds! Enjoy an awesome and memorable vacation at Kauai's premier coastal resort! The Rack rate is $500/night ... save over 55%! This resort is very popular so hurry and reserve today! See below for other availability. Contact — 714 328-7121 Peter , see www.capecomputers.net and click on "Timeshares", see below as well as a partial pre-reserved inventory at Pre-Reserved Units! To ensure a timely response [if any], kindly include your contact number should you choose to respond to this ad via e-mail. AVAILABILTIY ON 07/16/2008: - Please call for other dates! - Marriott Waiohai Kauai 2BR IV 07/19/2008 - 07/26/2008 $2,100 (Ge2j) - Marriott Waiohai Kauai 2BR IV 07/19/2008 - 07/26/2008 $2,100 (Ge17j) - Marriott Waiohai Kauai 2BR IV 08/15/2008 - 08/22/2008 $2,100 (Ce30m) - Marriott KoOlina Oahu 2BR OV 08/24/2008 - 08/31/2008 $2,500 (Ze30m) - Marriott KoOlina Oahu 2BR GV 02/06/2009 - 02/13/2009 $4,000 (Ae24j) - Marriott Maui Ocean Club 07/20/2008 - 07/27/2008 2BR 2BA in Lahaina Tower! $3,500 (Me27j) - Marriott Maui Ocean Club 08/30/2008 - 09/06/2008 1BR IV $2,700 (Be4j) - Marriott Maui Ocean Club Sep & Dec weeks! 1BR OV $2,700 - Multiple Units! (Me24j) Description — Beautiful *Marriott's Kauai Beach Club* stretches along a quarter-mile of the oceanfront landscape of Kalapaki Beach! Designed to mirror a royal Hawaiian estate, the resort captures the elegance and style of Hawaii's last monarchy. Marriott Kaua'i Beach Vacation Club Marriott Kaua'i Beach Club Timeshare IN UNIT: — Beautifully Decorated Luxury 1 BR, 2 BA Lockout Suite accommodates 4. • Full Kitchen with Dishwasher, Refrigerator and Microwave • Master suite has king bed, full bath, with Queen sofa bed in living area and second bath. • Living Room, Dining Room • Cable/Color Satellite TV, All-News Channel, DVD and CD players, In-Room Movies • Work Desk with Lamp, 2-Line Phone, Voice Mail, Data Ports • Wet Bar in Some Rooms, Complimentary In-Room Coffee, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer, In-Room Safe, Cribs Available • One-bedroom, two-bath villas with over approximately 750-800 square feet to accommodate four persons • One or two private lanai to enjoy magnificent views ON-SITE AMENITIES: — Located on a breathtaking quarter-mile of Pacific oceanfront, luxurious amenities include delectable cuisine at four superb restaurants and beachfront lounges; the historical splendor of a Hawaiian traditional torch lighting; and the pleasures of a Polynesian revue. Adjoining the Beach Club are the fantastic Kauai Lagoons. Swim with brilliant and vibrant tropical fish, then play two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. • Spectacular 26,000 square-foot swimming pool, rimmed by colonnades and waterfalls, encircles a delightful *island* of palms, Five outdoor whirlpools • Within walking distance of the 800-acre Kaua'i Lagoons • 24,000 square feet of on-site retail shopping space, Hair salon/barber, Concierge services, Complimentary newspaper available in lobby, Gift shop/newsstand, Safe deposit box at front desk, Rental car desk (Hertz) • Sailing/Rentals, Scuba Diving, Beachfront water sports, Clubhouse, Live Entertainment • Fitness Center; Resort spa, Racquet club featuring eight courts, Tennis Courts • A comprehensive activities program with a native Hawaiian focus, A Children's Compass Kids' Club, Child care services available • Valet parking $9.00; Self parking $6.00*; *Owners and exchangers receive complimentary self parking. See photos at Timeshares Here are a few for starters: