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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 Timeshares

      Discuss all aspects of buying, selling and renting timeshares here. No advertising allowed!
      Discussions:
      19,005
      Messages:
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      1. Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: St George, Villas @ Southgate and Marriott DaveNW, Apr 25, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    2. Exchanging Timeshares

      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:
      13,376
      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: Exchanging seems too good to be true JudiZ, Apr 25, 2019 at 1:46 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: MOST BEAUTIFUL UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES Glynda, Apr 25, 2019 at 2:56 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!
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      3,207
      Messages:
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      Latest: Just Bought at Massanutten, Should I Rescind? TUGBrian, Apr 25, 2019 at 1:53 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 $115/night or $800/wk. 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 $800/week or $115/day.

      Rentals more than 45 days out should be placed in the regular TUG Timeshare Marketplace.
      Discussions:
      8,612
      Messages:
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      Latest: $375 Wyndham Palm Aire 2 BR Studio May 3-10, 10-17 Wk~Pompano Beach~Ft Lauderdale FL GeeGe, Apr 25, 2019 at 3:48 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 $800/week.
      Discussions:
      4,217
      Messages:
      9,762
      Latest: April 27-May 4th Bonnet Creek KC78, Apr 25, 2019 at 3:26 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: Italy Itinerary Bxian, Apr 25, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!
      Discussions:
      24,881
      Messages:
      319,683
      Latest: Suite Night Awards TravelTime, Apr 25, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
      Discussions:
      10,194
      Messages:
      147,737
      Latest: Westin St John Master Thread - Part 3 [Dec. 2017 and forward] DavidnRobin, Apr 25, 2019 at 3:13 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:
      10,855
      Messages:
      130,063

      1. Worldmark The Club

      Latest: Do Wyndham VIP benefits transfer with a resale? dgalati, Apr 25, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    5. Disney Vacation Club - DVC

      Sub-forum for topics specifically regarding the Disney Vacation Club system (DVC)
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Disney Aulani and ROFR question: Anybody lost a DVC Aulani contract before? chriskre, Apr 23, 2019 at 10:00 PM
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    6. Diamond Resorts International / Embarc Resorts

      Discussions about Diamond Resorts International and Embarc - Club Intrawest Timeshares as well as DRI Points
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Greensprings Vacation Resort Loyalty Upgrades DRIless, Apr 25, 2019 at 8:46 AM
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    7. 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:
      42,912

      1. Hyatt Residence Club

      2. Bluegreen Vacations

      Latest: HICV Resale - Which resorts keep their point as points? Jeremy Hunt, Apr 25, 2019 at 12:16 AM
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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
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Massanutten for a week Glynda, Apr 25, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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    2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!
      Discussions:
      5,536
      Messages:
      51,237
      Latest: Are there two resorts right next to each other in Orlando? elaine, Apr 25, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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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: The Shores in Kimberling City OldGuy, Apr 24, 2019 at 11:27 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: Montana Glacier National park...park hotels? ecwinch, Apr 22, 2019 at 10:35 PM
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    5. US - Hawaii Timesharing

      Discussion of Hawaii Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Hawaii!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      1. Kauai Beach Villas IOA Public Square

      Latest: Lahaina Luaus JIMinNC, Apr 25, 2019 at 1:10 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! truthr, Apr 24, 2019 at 4:32 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:
      3,109
      Messages:
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      Latest: Exchanging for Week 52 in Aruba on II Sara McSween, Apr 24, 2019 at 11:04 AM
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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: Walk away from Mexican timeshare--Royal Sunset bankr63, Apr 25, 2019 at 3:47 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:
      12,606
      Latest: Italy Itinerary Suggestions elaine, Apr 23, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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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:
      9,982
      Latest: Looking for Advice Thailand, Singapore, Bali mogens.h1951, Apr 13, 2019
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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:
      28,885
      Messages:
      368,492
      Latest: Grand Daughters VacationForever, Apr 25, 2019 at 3:45 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: TUGBBS forum breaks 95,000 users! OldGuy, Apr 24, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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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.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Attaching photos to resort reviews TUGBrian, Apr 25, 2019 at 1:58 PM
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