Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Public Accountants
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report on Raintree Resorts
International, Inc. dated March 17, 2000 included in Raintree Resorts
International,Inc.'s Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to all
references to our Firm included in this registration statement. It should be
noted that we have not audited any financial statements of the company
subsequent to December 31, 1999 or performed any audit procedure subsequent to
the date of our report.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Houston, Texas
October 19, 2000
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