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Timeshare Users Group Online Discussion Forums

  1. Timesharing

    Discussions about timesharing and how to get the most out of it.

    1. Buying, Selling, Renting

      Discuss all aspects of buying, selling and renting timeshares here. No advertising allowed!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      1. Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: Timeshare with year round benefits [day use] lily28, Oct 23, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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    2. Exchanging

      Discuss all aspects of exchanging timeshare intervals here including RCI Points, whether through Exchange Companies (RCI, II and Others), or directly with other owners. Please no advertisements which belong elsewhere on TUG. Ads will be deleted.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      1. Ask Dial an Exchange(DAE)

      2. Ask Trading Places International (TPI)

      3. Ask Platinum Interchange

      4. Ask RCI (Read/Search Only)

      Latest: Welk owner breezez, Oct 22, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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    3. Vacation Travel Information

      This is the place to post Vacation travel tips and ask questions related to traveling on vacation. Camping, RV, Cruising, Air Travel, Discounts/coupons, basically any vacation travel tips or info are discussed here!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Cheap checkable luggage suggestions Passepartout, Oct 23, 2018 at 2:03 PM
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    4. New to Timesharing? Look Here!

      This is the forum where anyone can go for help with Timeshares and Timesharing. Absolutely nothing is a "stupid question" when it comes to Timeshares ask away!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Does size matter? Jan M., Oct 23, 2018 at 1:14 PM
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  2. Last Minute Timeshare Rentals

    Rentals offered and wanted up to 45 days into the future can be entered here. Maximum asking price in public posts is $100/night. Rentals more than 45 days out should be placed in the regular TUG Timeshare Marketplace.

    1. Timeshare Rentals Offered

      Rentals of actual resort time (not points) with start dates 45 days or less into the future and Maximum rental rate $700/week or $100/day.

      Rentals more than 45 days out should be placed in the regular TUG Timeshare Marketplace.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Wave Crest at Delmar. mylad16, Oct 23, 2018 at 2:04 PM
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    2. Timeshare Rentals Wanted

      Rentals wanted, 45 days or less into the future can be requested here.
      Rental requests more than 45 days out should be placed in the regular TUG Timeshare Marketplace. Maximum rental rate for replies in this section is $700/week.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: * North County San Diego (Carlsbad, Oceanside, Del Mar etc...) 11/18 - 11/25 * clicker44, Oct 22, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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  3. Timeshare Resort Systems

    Discussions about individual Timeshare Resort Systems and ownership programs.

    1. Hilton Grand Vacations Club / HGVC

      Discussions about Hilton resorts and Hilton Grand Vacation Club
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      Messages:
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      Latest: You will NEVER be invited to an owner update again! GT75, Oct 23, 2018 at 3:06 PM
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    2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!
      Discussions:
      24,285
      Messages:
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      Latest: Marriott’s Insane Sales Offer Old Hickory, Oct 23, 2018 at 4:02 PM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
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      Messages:
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      Latest: % of resale owners CalGalTraveler, Oct 23, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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    4. Wyndham Vacation Resorts

      Discussion of Wyndham Timeshare Systems: Club Wyndham, Wyndham Asia Pacific, Shell Vacations, Equivest, Pahio, Trendwest & Cendent
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      1. Worldmark The Club

      Latest: myclubwyndham - can't login comicbookman, Oct 23, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    5. Disney Vacation Club - DVC

      Sub-forum for topics specifically regarding the Disney Vacation Club system (DVC)
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      Messages:
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      Latest: DVC Grand Californian - just passed ROFR RX8, Oct 23, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    6. All Other Timeshare Systems

      Discussion of other timeshare systems and fractionals that do not have dedicated forums (e.g. VRI, Bluegreen, Westgate, HICV etc.)
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      1. Diamond Resorts International / Embarc Resorts

      2. Hyatt Residence Club

      Latest: Sticky - DRI now accepting deedbacks - Give back your Diamond Resorts Timeshare chemteach, Oct 23, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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  4. Timeshare Resort Regions

    Discussion of Timeshares and Timesharing in various geographical areas of the world!

    1. US - Eastern States Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing in the following States: CT DE GA ME MD MA NC NH NJ NY PA RI SC VA VT WV
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Mountainside Resortat Stowe Vermont mpumilia, Oct 22, 2018 at 5:42 PM
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    2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Looking for 1 night Fort Lauderdale February 8th, 2BR. Is there such a thing? PigsDad, Oct 23, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    3. US - Central States Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing information in the following States: AL AR IL IN IA KY LA MI MN MS MO OK OH SD TN TX WI
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Diamond now taking over Sunrise Ridge Resort in Pigeon Forge Maple_Leaf, Oct 20, 2018 at 6:45 AM
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    4. US - Western States Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing information in the following States: AZ CA CO ID MT NV NM OR UT WA WY
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Iron Blosam owners question Nomad420, Oct 22, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    5. US - Hawaii Timesharing

      Discussion of Hawaii Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Hawaii!
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      Latest: SWAP - Big Island and Kauai JAbbott, Oct 23, 2018 at 2:05 PM
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    6. Canada Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing tips, information and advice for your next vacation to Canada!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: [ 2012 ] Fairmont / Sunchaser / Northwynd official thread with lawsuit info! GypsyOne, Oct 22, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    7. Caribbean Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and share Timesharing vacation information, tips, advice and help for resorts in the Caribbean!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Divi Aruba Phoenix richontug, Oct 21, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    8. Mexico Timesharing

      Discussion of Mexican Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities, tips and advice for vacations in Mexico!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Passport expires 5 months from return date dsmrp, Oct 23, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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    9. European Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing help, information and advice for vacations in Europe!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: suggestions for Day Tours to Tuscany out of Florence Glynda, Oct 14, 2018
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    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: New Zealand availability? lprstn, Oct 16, 2018
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  5. General Discussion

    Hang out with thousands of other owners to discuss anything not directly related to Timeshares!

    1. TUG Lounge

      The place for all discussions that don't fit into the other defined forum areas. Posts discussing politics, religion, and controversial social issues that are not directly related to timesharing are not permitted.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Changing Insurance Carriers MULTIZ321, Oct 23, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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  6. TUG Help & Information

    Discussions about TUG membership, forum questions or any general discussion about TUG itself

    1. About TUG BBS

      The place to discuss this bulletin board, its features, etc. Discussion of all other aspects of TUG should be placed in About the Rest of TUG forum.
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      Latest: Canada Timesharing Forum - updates working? VanillaXtracts, Oct 7, 2018
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    2. About the Rest of TUG

      The place to discuss Timeshare Users Group and its features other than this bulletin board. Place topics not fitting in other forums in TUG Lounge.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: What would get you to write a review of your last Timeshare vacation? JudiZ, Oct 23, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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