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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:
      19,401
      Messages:
      204,294

      1. Free Timeshare Giveaways and Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: Free Week in Negril, Jamaica goaliedave, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:30 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:
      13,514
      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: Must I have two II accounts? vacationtime1, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:28 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:
      9,353
      Messages:
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      Latest: Husband is in Nepal, luggage is in Seattle sun starved Gayle, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:26 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:
      3,282
      Messages:
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      Latest: Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares! Grammarhero, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:55 AM
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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:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Coronado Beach Resort- San Diego-studio-Nov. 3-10 corinski, Sep 20, 2019 at 3:24 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:
      4,493
      Messages:
      10,533
      Latest: Wanted: San Diego area Oct 19-22 Yin, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:12 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
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Newbie Question: HGVC Points Activation Fee $609 is that Mandatory? Anthony Schmid, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:20 PM
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    2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!
      Discussions:
      25,343
      Messages:
      329,072
      Latest: Buying "combination" bundled deal from marriott vacation Bodie, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
      Discussions:
      10,422
      Messages:
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      Latest: Best SVV for 1 bdrm SO trades jdent1, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:23 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:
      11,248
      Messages:
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      1. Worldmark The Club

      Latest: Margaritaville Vacation Club Nashville open for reservations cbyrne1174, Sep 20, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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    5. Disney Vacation Club - DVC

      Sub-forum for topics specifically regarding the Disney Vacation Club system (DVC)
      Discussions:
      1,588
      Messages:
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      Latest: Points for Direct Benefits Going Up Dean, Sep 20, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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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: Orlando Stay Cypress Point vs. Grand Beach AwayWeGo, Sep 20, 2019 at 10:00 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:
      44,626

      1. Hyatt Residence Club

      2. Bluegreen Vacations

      Latest: Success in trading into 1BR Ka'anapli in the summer? gratiem, Sep 19, 2019 at 10:56 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: What places should I look for on the outer banks of North Carolina? mcsteve, Sep 19, 2019 at 8:58 AM
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    2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!
      Discussions:
      5,580
      Messages:
      51,800
      Latest: Christmas, New Year in Florida TheHolleys87, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:04 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: Quarter House Resort Units Explained chapjim, Sep 12, 2019
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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:
      5,995
      Messages:
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      Latest: Club De Soleil Vacation Club legalfee, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:29 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: Maui Ocean Club exterior paint renderings NTP66, Sep 20, 2019 at 3:12 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! Timesharepain, Sep 20, 2019 at 1:09 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:
      3,156
      Messages:
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      Latest: Two New Ways to Get to Tortola, BVI RNCollins, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:53 AM
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    8. Mexico Timesharing

      Discussion of Mexican Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities, tips and advice for vacations in Mexico!
      Discussions:
      7,658
      Messages:
      73,869
      Latest: New Vidanta Scam Twist? qb_bc, Sep 20, 2019 at 1:05 PM
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    9. European Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing help, information and advice for vacations in Europe!
      Discussions:
      1,337
      Messages:
      12,796
      Latest: Anyone stayed in London timeshares slomac, Sep 18, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
      Discussions:
      1,347
      Messages:
      10,033
      Latest: Lowveld Lodge Question Dori, Sep 17, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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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:
      29,969
      Messages:
      382,180
      Latest: Class Action Lawsuits/Legit? RX8, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:25 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.
      Discussions:
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      9,509
      Latest: TUGBBS forum breaks 97,000 users! TUGBrian, Aug 6, 2019
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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: Official "end my sales presentation early" TUG uniform (tshirts!) for sale! Free2Roam, Sep 14, 2019 at 11:25 PM
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