RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, announced the addition of 22 affiliated properties to its global exchange network in the third quarter of 2012, bringing the total to 98 new properties for the year. These additions join the more than 4,000 quality resorts in highly-desirable destinations around the world that are already affiliated with RCI.

“One of the things that makes RCI unique is the quality, size, and breadth of our exchange network, which is why we are continually working to expand our portfolio of affiliated resorts,” said Gordon Gurnik, president, RCI. “In the third quarter, we were proud to add many fantastic new properties in some of the most sought-after destinations in the world, offering our subscribing members even more choice and flexibility in their vacation options.”

The new properties joining RCI’s affiliated resort network include: The Lodges at Kentisbury Grange in North Devon, U.K., where guests can enjoy a chic retreat in an upscale, boutique hotel; the Explorean Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico, which offers travelers luxury, comfort and service amidst the wildlife that surrounds the resort; and Coral Island Hotel & Spa, where members can relax poolside or explore the local area in Mazatlan, Mexico.

RCI’s luxury exchange program The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest program of its kind, welcomed several new properties to its network of affiliated resorts. The Karma Kandara and Karma Jimbaran in Bali, Indonesia offer luxury lifestyle experiences for members, and The Reef at Vallarta Gardens will give members access to the astonishingly beautiful Pacific Ocean destination of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.