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Luxury hotelier Westgate Resorts is extending its gratitude to the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces by giving away 1,500 three-day, two-night stays at one of its Orlando-area resorts to U.S. military personnel who served in The War on Terror, the Operation Iraqi Freedom, or the Operation Enduring Freedom. This is the second consecutive year that Westgate Resorts has initiatived its special thank you to the troops. A total of 1,000 complimentary vacations will be available at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, Westgate Vacation Villas, Westgate Towers, and Westgate Town Center. Additionally, 500 complimentary vacations will be available at Westgate River Ranch, which is an authentic Florida dude ranch that is only a short distance from the area’s world-class theme parks.

The first 1,500 military personnel to call in beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, November 9, 2012, will receive the complimentary resort stay. "Being a veteran myself, I am extremely proud of the young men and women who continue our great American tradition of service," said David A. Siegel, CEO and founder of Westgate Resorts. "Westgate is incredibly proud of our national heroes and we look forward to showing our gratitude for their service at our five-star resort destinations." Westgate Resorts has luxury resorts at 11 premium destinations in the USA.