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History of Bluegreen Vacations

1966 |
Since its beginnings as a small company in Massachusetts, the vision of Bluegreen Vacations was clear—to provide busy families serene escapes where they could slow down, relax and share happiness. |
1994 |
MountainLoftTM, the company’s first resort, is developed in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. |

1997 |
Bluegreen Vacations introduces the companies new Points-based vacation ownership concept. |


2002 |
Bluegreen Vacations announces another marketing alliance-this time with Boyne USA Resorts. ![]() |
2006 |
Heading west, Bluegreen Vacations announces the development of a resort in one of the world’s premier vacation destinations, Las Vegas. |

2008 |
Bluegreen Vacation’s first Presidential Suite at Daytona SeaBreeze signals a new wave of diverse accommodation options that now includes Presidential Suites across the country as well as multifamily homes, luxury Yurts, and RV pads. |


2011 - 2012 |
New York City, Savannah, Big Bear Lake and St. Pete Beach become major exciting additions to a growing list of over 60 resorts in more than 40 popular destinations across the continental U.S., Hawaii and Caribbean where Bluegreen Vacations owners enjoy unique vacation experiences. |
2013 |
Bluegreen Vacations becomes the Official Vacation Ownership Provider of Choice Hotels®, the world’s second largest franchise hotel chain.
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2016 |
In 2016, Consumer Reports published “Timeshares Come of Age”, providing an in-depth look at the many benefits of timeshare. Here’s what they said: Timeshare has a distinct advantage over hotel stays: “…your bucket of points will buy as much in 20 years as it does today.” Most timeshare owners would do it again: “…eight in 10 timeshare owners said they would happily buy their timeshare again.” |
Awards and Recognition |
Gold Stevie Award for “Customer Service Team of the Year” Best Call Center in the Industry Top Honors for “Environmental Responsibility” and “Most Innovative Company of the Year” |


Share Happiness |
We believe in the power of vacation. Vacations make people happier by sharing time together, smiles and memories. We invite you to join over 195,000 owners who choose to share happiness at over 60 resorts in more than 40 destinations across the U.S. and Caribbean. |
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- Cibola Vista Resort and Spa - Peoria, AZ
- Bluegreen Wilderness ClubTM at Big Cedar® - Ridgedale, MO
- SeaGlass TowerTM - Myrtle Beach, SC
- MountainLoftTM - Gatlinburg, TN
- Bluegreen at TradeWinds - St. Pete Beach, FL
- The Fountains - Orlando, FL
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