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Vacation Plans for 2010

pianodinosaur

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Vacation Plans for 2010:

10 day Southern Caribbean Cruise with Holland America through HGVC April-May
7 day Residences at the Crane, Barbados via RCI exchange October-November (confirmed yesterday :D )

I am curious to know what other HGVC TUG members have planned for 2010.
 

Elster

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Hi,
I've finally sorted out the logistics for 2010 (or thereabouts) and its looking like this:-

1. May Flight from UK to Honolulu > 3 nights Honolulu > flight to Big Island, 22 nights at the Bay Club > back to Honolulu then flight to New York 2 nights > flight home.

2. Mid Sept, Flight > UK to Maldives, 10 nights on Rangali Island, > flight home (poor and impoverished)

3. No more holidays for 2010 - out of HGVC points, HHons points and cash!
 

Talent312

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In May -- a long weekend in Orlando at International Drive.
In July -- a week-long on Holmes Beach (FL) at Umbrella Beach Resort (RCI).
Early September -- 10 days in Italy or Northern California (haven't decided).
... waiting for a HHonors point-conversion to post.
 

yumdrey

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Jan : Harborside resort Atlantis, Bahamas (II exchange)
Feb : cruise to caribbean
spring break : Marriott Barony Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC (II exchange)
June : Four Seasons Aviara, CA
Aug : Marriott Fairway Villas, NJ (II exchange)

I didn't decide where to go with 2010 HGVC points or starOption (starwood) yet. I have too many! :)
 

Sunshine Wanted

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2010

Not everything is firmed up yet, but so far...

1. June - One week sailing in the BVI (still piecing this trip together; have 4 nights at Guana Island as well - total trip will be about 3 weeks)

2. December (xmas week) - 1 week @ Bay Club in Hawaii (Big Island)

Would like to go somewhere over spring break, but sadly might be out of $$ for much more.
 

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First year owner and so feeling envious.

March break in Orlando at International Drive and some open season later in the summer.

Enjoy all
 

urple2

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I used my points for a 2 bedroom stay at Disney's Saratoga Springs for my daughter and her friends. She's there now.
 

PigsDad

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With my HGVC points / SFX exchanges this year:

Week in Steamboat in January
3 days in Vegas mid-march
Week in Big Sky, Montana in June (Yellowstone, etc.)
Week in Orlando in October

Plus probably another 2+ stays at Valdoro (Breckenridge, CO) via Open Season

Kurt
 
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DEROS

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Vacation Plans for 2010:

10 day Southern Caribbean Cruise with Holland America through HGVC April-May
7 day Residences at the Crane, Barbados via RCI exchange October-November (confirmed yesterday :D )

I am curious to know what other HGVC TUG members have planned for 2010.

I was thinking about doing a Cruise with HGVC points. Even though it most likely not a good exchange rate, how easy was it to book / find a cruise?

Thanks
Deros
 

pianodinosaur

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I was thinking about doing a Cruise with HGVC points. Even though it most likely not a good exchange rate, how easy was it to book / find a cruise?

Thanks
Deros

It is extremely easy. The exchange rate is not the best but it does help diffray the cost significantly. This will be my third cruise with HGVC points. It really is a very nice benefit of HGVC membership. Sometimes I would rather cruise and sometimes I would rather stay in a hotel. If it were not for the MFs and purchase, I would not be treating myself to any good times.
 

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March - HGVC Points - 10 days at KingsLand, HI followed by 7 days in Maui at the Grand Wailea using HH points

Fall - Looking at going to Napa/Sonoma or maybe Desert Palm Beach. Still working this.
 

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So far --

Marriott Ko Olina - Jan. 31-Feb. 7

HGVC Kingsland, Waikoloa, Big Island - Feb 7-12

We converted the rest of our 2010 HGVC Club points to Hilton Honors points.

Other ideas for the year: Ann Arbor; Cabo San Lucas; Marriott Desert Springs Villas II in the Fall/Winter; Ko Olina again :) ; NYC; Niagara Falls, among other ideas.
I need to get moving on the planning....
 

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Congrats Pianodinosaur, nice to hear that your Barbados exchange came through. :clap:


Here are my plans for 2010

late Feb/early Mar - 1st day HHV Rainbow Tower (might try to get open season but hate to give up our corner oceanfront diamond head view room ;) ) followed by 9 days at the HGVC Lagoon Tower 3 bdrm Penthouse followed by 4 days at the Four Seasons Maui in Wailea
April - Marriott Fairway Villas, NJ (II exchange using WM)
August - Disney Animal Kingdom Villas (RCI exchange using WM)

still need to plan a NYC w57 weekend trip and possibly some weekend trips to see out of state family members (not a timeshare or hotel stay).
 
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Wow Tuggers really know how to travel........

For me,

Spring Break - HHV - Kalia Tower
Summer Break - Wyndam New Orleans (via HGVC-RCI exchange)
Manhattan Club - NYC (via HGVC-RCI exchange)

the rest of the points, I exchanged into HH points...... haven't decided where to go on the HH hotel points yet.
 

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Wow, I'm in awe of the plans you guys have!

I'm looking forward to my first stay as an HGVC owner this March, when we go to Orlando for a week... followed by a long weekend in Vegas in the Fall. Might seem rather pedestrian to the well-traveled vets on this board, but I'm wicked excited!!
 

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Jan. 19 - Feb.19, Cabarete, Dom. Rep. Penthouse (Ocean One), home for 4 days, then driving to Marriott Grande Vista, Feb. 26 - April 09. Got to find a golfing duffXX, I mean partner.:D
 

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I haven't confirmed much my travel plans for 2010 yet, still thinking about it. I plan to go to NYC as much as I can to take advantage of the great availability at West 57th right now. I also like Orlando a lot, but most of those trips are planned more spontaneously. That's what I love about HGVC and Orlando... so much availability. Who says timesharing means planning years in advance??!! lol

Right now, all I have booked for 2010 is:

February 5-8, Hyatt Regency San Francisco. A FlyerTalk get together. :)
April 5-10, 3BR at Valdoro Mtn. Lodge, Breckenridge, CO.
June 4-11, 2BR at Disney's BWV. DVC RCI exchange.
June 22-28, Doubletree Suites Times Square, NYC. HHonors VIP award stay (at the OLD rates) using 175K HHonors pts.

I have yet to plan my international travel. In the springtime I will have about 11 free nights at any Hyatt property worldwide thanks to the Faster Free Nights promo. The Park Hyatt Sydney is supposed to be spectacular! :cool:
 
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So many wonderful places to go. I am not ready to take the International plunge yet but I still have so much to see in the US.

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort - Spring Break
The Ridge on Sedona Golf - June
Palace View in Branson - Thanksgiving

Still have three more to book. Any suggestions??

Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year of vacationing.
 

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Hawaii (Oahu) - HGVC
Washington, DC - HHonors
Hawaii (Waikoloa) - HGVC
 

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Marriott Shadow Ridge
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Grand Colorado on Peak 8
Spinnaker French Quarter Resort Branson
Vacation Plans for 2010:

10 day Southern Caribbean Cruise with Holland America through HGVC April-May
7 day Residences at the Crane, Barbados via RCI exchange October-November (confirmed yesterday :D )

I am curious to know what other HGVC TUG members have planned for 2010.

Our 2010 points were combined with our 2009 points to help pay for a 7 night Med cruise in 2009.

For 2010, we have a 7 night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Sea's. Timeshare stays include Kauai, Hilton Head Island, Breckenridge, Lake Tahoe, Branson and Palm Beach Florida.
 

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Windjammer Landing Saint Lucia - Week 11
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St. Thomas - 04/24/10 - 4/30/10 - Renting at Sapphire Beach Resort
Aruba - 09/18/10 - 09-25-10 - I traded our Marriott Cypress Harbor for the Marriott Aruba Surf Club

I am very excited as I am a new timeshare owner.
 
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Las Vegas - 01/23/10 - 01/30/10 - A II Getaway at the Marriott Grand Chateau
St. Thomas - 04/24/10 - 4/30/10 - Renting at Sapphire Beach Resort
Aruba - 09/18/10 - 09-25-10 - I traded our Marriott Cypress Harbor for the Marriott Aruba Surf Club

I am very excited as I am a new timeshare owner.

!4 day Europe cruise, 9 days in Canada, Labor Day week at the Barony, third week of Nov at Oceanwatch. Still have two weeks no plans yet.
 

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2010 Magical Mystery Tour...

January - Hilton Head Island - One Week
Feburary- March -- Hilton Head Island - Two Weeks
March - Las Vegas (Marriott Grand Chateau)- One week
April - Pheonix/Scottsdale - JW Marriott - Four Days
May - Hilton Head (2 weeks) - New York (Hilton Club) (1 week)
June/July - Hilton Head Island (1 week) to New York (Hilton Club 4 days)
September - Las Vegas (Hilton Flamingo) three days
Octo:wave: :wave: :wave: ber - Rome - Venice (9 days) to Hilton Head Island (one week0
 
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