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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:
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      Messages:
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      1. Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: updating article - Why Timeshares Make sense vacationtime1, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:46 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:
      13,331
      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: Favorite Resorts that are not Gold Crown lgreenspan, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:25 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: What should a flight for 2 in economy cost from NYC to Las Vegas? mpumilia, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:36 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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Want to buy Orange Lake resale after reading here and renting from someone. Questions! rickandcindy23, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:18 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:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Spring Break in SAN DIEGO! Coronado Beach Resort, Apr 14 -21, 1 bedroom $799 vmpt, Mar 18, 2019 at 3:06 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:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: DELETED - please see note below agjr85, Mar 18, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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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: GregT running for Lagoon Tower BOD this year !!! GregT, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:08 PM
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    2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Penalty to reschedule or cancel a reserved week jasa, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
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      10,130
      Messages:
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      Latest: Marriott/Vistana overlay DannyTS, Mar 18, 2019 at 6:15 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: Shell Vacations Club, ridiculousness of adding one night for a guest... rickandcindy23, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:13 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: eBay listings for DVC Dvclover1998, Mar 18, 2019 at 6:21 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: Diamond Sampler nuwermj, Mar 16, 2019 at 9:20 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:
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      1. Hyatt Residence Club

      2. Bluegreen Vacations

      Latest: Hacienda Del Mar, Puerto Rico Edward Druy, Mar 18, 2019 at 4:03 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
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Complete Refurbishment of the Summit at Massanutten carl2591, Mar 16, 2019 at 8:46 PM
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    2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!
      Discussions:
      5,516
      Messages:
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      Latest: Food, music events liven up Panama City Beach this spring AnnaS, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:14 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: NOLA- Things not to Miss DaveNW, Mar 18, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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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:
      5,937
      Messages:
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      Latest: Ski Pass Hacks ski_sierra, Mar 17, 2019 at 7:59 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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      Messages:
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      1. Kauai Beach Villas IOA Public Square

      Latest: Marriott Ko Olina II exchange brianfox, Mar 18, 2019 at 5:44 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! T-Dot-Traveller, Mar 13, 2019 at 8:35 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: Morritt's Grand Caymans dmbrand, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:28 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: Resorts with ocean view in Playa del Carmen buzglyd, Mar 18, 2019 at 3:37 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: England timeshare for day trips to castle and London via public transit? elaine, Mar 15, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
      Discussions:
      1,335
      Messages:
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      Latest: Any Timeshares in Tokyo? Which system RCI/II jehb2, Mar 18, 2019 at 4:31 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:
      28,647
      Messages:
      365,654
      Latest: Conservation with my Dentist vacationtime1, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:41 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: Alerts without emails? jjking42, Mar 15, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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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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      Latest: Free TUG Newsletter TUGBrian, Mar 16, 2019 at 2:04 AM
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