PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world's largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is offering Hatteras Realty guests complimentary access to its rental guest benefits program, Hatteras PLUS. Offered exclusively through its Hatteras Realty brand, visitors planning a vacation at one of Wyndham Vacation Rentals' approximately 500 premier rental homes on Hatteras Island, North Carolina can take advantage of personalized vacation planning and management tools, plus enjoy member-only discounts.

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"Guests can use Hatteras PLUS as their very own virtual travel concierge service," said Patrick Davis, vice president, operations, Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America. "From comparing the pros and cons of various travel destinations and confirming bookings, to creating customized itineraries and delivering discounts on local trip activities, Hatteras PLUS can be a fantastic go-to vacation planning resource."

The Hatteras PLUS program dashboard is accessible online, and can also be downloaded as an app on Google Play(1) and the Apple iTunes App Store(2). Pre-planning program features include a vacation cart to save and compare destinations, as well as an option to invite travel companions to help in the selection process through live voting and commenting. Real-time monitoring of vacation properties ensures guests are only viewing the latest available properties within their list of favorite destinations. When it's time to book, members can allocate vacation costs amongst their travel group.

Built-in vacation checklists, member-only coupons for local businesses and a customized vacation calendar keeps users on track as they plan their Hatteras getaway. Members can plan each day in as much or as little detail as they'd like. Color-coordinated tabs within the vacation calendar help denote planned meal times, tee times and beach days. Mobile Hatteras PLUS users can tap into the app, which syncs directly with the Hatteras Realty concierge, to view local Hatteras Island events. Members will also continue to receive offers and promotions throughout the year to extend their vacation bliss.

To learn more about the Hatteras PLUS program and to become a complimentary member, visit HatterasRealty.com. Download the Hatteras PLUS mobile app on Google Play(1) and the iTunes App Store(2).

About Wyndham Vacation Rentals

Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world's largest professional manager of vacation rental properties, is part of Wyndham Exchange & Rentals and the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN). Backed by one of the world's largest hospitality companies, Wyndham Vacation Rentals provides access to over 105,000 vacation rental properties in more than 550 unique destinations worldwide. Wyndham works closely with property owners to ensure all rentals meet its standards for customer service, quality and comfort. More than 25 regional rental brands fall under the Wyndham Vacation Rentals umbrella including Hoseasons, James Villa Holidays, Landal GreenParks, Novasol, and ResortQuest. Through this collection, Wyndham delivers distinct vacation experiences ranging from beachfront condos, private homes and villas to private residence clubs and yachts. Many properties offer kitchens, washers and dryers and other home-like conveniences along with maid service, spas, fitness centers, and golf courses. For additional information visit our media center or wyndhamvacationrentals.com. Also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Google+.

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