FROM THE PRESIDENT PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST
Spring Fever Ah, spring! A time when we brush off the last vestiges of winter and turn our attention from the indoors to the outdoors. Emerging from our hibernation, we enjoy longer and warmer days, and the sights and smells of the natural world coming back to life. In addition to nature’s cues that spring has arrived, there are the man-made rites of spring like opening day of baseball season and The Masters golf tournament teeing off in Augusta. In spring, like no other time of year, we are full of energy for the coming year. And as travelers, we are full of plans for places we want to visit.
This issue has two inspiring travel features for you to consider as you make your getaway plans this year. The first is an excellent piece on a journey around the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec. I admit I knew nothing about this region, but after reading this travelogue, my bucket list now contains a visit to this incredibly scenic region. Enjoy the story beginning on page 8 and see if you feel the same way about this little-known land filled with natural wonders. Our second travel feature details one of the most iconic trips for every American, an excursion to Alaska to trace the footsteps of the early gold miners. It also contains a side trip to explore the gold-mining history of neighboring Yukon Province. This feature and the accompanying photography should pique your interest in visiting this region and enjoying the breathtaking scenery of this “last frontier.” When you’re ready to “spring forward” with your travel plans, let us know how we can help. You can visit CoastResorts.com to book that dream RV trip you’ve finally decided to take, or you can call Coast Member Services at 800-368-5721 and let one of our friendly agents help you find RV sites along the way. Or if you’d rather cruise to Alaska, or fly to Quebec, we can help there as well with Coast Travel Services, our full- service member-only travel agency. Call Coast Travel Services at 800-722-1410 and let our experienced travel counselors plan the perfect trip for you. In other news, we’re proud to announce two new resorts this issue that are now open to Coast members. The first is Mt. Pleasant Resort inMt. Pleasant Michigan, the newest addition to the successful Outdoor Adventure group of resorts. Located close to Michigan’s largest casino, this resort is a great home base to enjoy the fun and entertainment of Soaring Eagle Casino as well as other area attractions such as golf, canoeing, fishing, and Native American history. See the resort profile on page 22 to learn more. The second new resort is The Hideout Resort & Golf Club in Brownwood, Texas. Southwest of Dallas, between Abilene and Austin, this resort features an 18-hole championship golf course, 11,000-square-foot clubhouse, infinity swimming pool, and other amenities of a first-class resort. Nearby Lake Brownwood is a perfect spot for boating, water sports, fishing, and hiking. Read the resort profile on page 4 and put this new Deluxe resort on your itinerary this year.
Get out there this spring and enjoy our great country—and your Coast to Coast membership.
Happy Trails!
MARCUS LEMONIS Chairman and CEO
BRUCE HOSTER President Coast to Coast Resorts bhoster@goodsamfamily.com
Camping World & Good Sam marcusvip@goodsamfamily.com
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