Hello,
New to the forums and TS/Points in general. Can someone tell me more about Royal Resorts. Is it similar to Marriot Vaction Club, Wyndam Clubs etc?
No. Excellent resorts, friendly, great service, well maintained. Very comfortable, great beaches and pools, good but not great food. Not points, but fixed unit / fixed week, meaning owners bought the right to use a specific villa at a specific time.
Of the 5, 3 have AI, 2 don't, but AI is optional for owners and their guests/renters. Most owners aren't crazy about the somewhat changed atmosphere that AI has brought to the resorts that have it.
Great for family vacations, not party resorts. If you go, rent from an owner to avoid the AI expense and to know in advance exactly what location your villa will be...do you want ocean front? High floor? Ground floor?
If you exchange or rent from a travel site or from the royals, you will take pot luck for your location. You also will have to do AI. Instead, experience the many good restaurants in Cancun and have the flexibility of your kitchen, take out, and eating on your lovely ocean view terrace.
If you go, don't waste half a day on a presentation. If you do, do not fall for the smoke and mirrors of their "Signature Club" plans.
Just Enjoy the beautiful friendly resorts and relax