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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM (A)
RAINTREE RESORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH (B) FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000.
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<NAME> RAINTREE RESORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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