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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:
      19,552
      Messages:
      205,650

      1. Free Timeshare Giveaways and Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: *Free* Americana Village -South Lake Tahoe, CA tahoeJoe, Nov 21, 2019 at 2:15 AM
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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:
      13,573
      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: II exchange with worldmark Tacoma, Nov 21, 2019 at 12:49 AM
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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: Colorado's Mesa County Valley School District 51 is closing all its schools amid 'unprecedented ' MULTIZ321, Nov 21, 2019 at 2:40 AM
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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:
      3,289
      Messages:
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      Latest: Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares! Grammarhero, Nov 19, 2019 at 7:31 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: Wyndham Smoky Mt, 3 bd, Dec 1-5, $50/night ronandjoan, Nov 21, 2019 at 2:35 AM
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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: Kauai, 2 bed, 2 bath, needed for Christmas week. 2 adults, 3 kids. rickandcindy23, Nov 20, 2019 at 8:55 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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      7,552
      Messages:
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      Latest: HGVC Hilton Hawaiin Village area Parking price increase! Tamaradarann, Nov 20, 2019 at 10:23 PM
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    2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!
      Discussions:
      25,499
      Messages:
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      Latest: Ko Olina Cabanas celica7101, Nov 21, 2019 at 1:15 AM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
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      10,490
      Messages:
      153,806
      Latest: Best Mandatory Resort to Buy for Trading into WKORV jabberwocky, Nov 21, 2019 at 12:44 AM
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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: Wyndham to RCI Points Conversion Table raygo123, Nov 20, 2019 at 2:59 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: Cabanas - Aulani? celica7101, Nov 21, 2019 at 1:20 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: Diamond update Royal Kona 9969hi, Nov 20, 2019 at 9:04 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:
      45,066

      1. Hyatt Residence Club

      2. Bluegreen Vacations

      Latest: 2020 Maintenance Fee Thread WalnutBaron, Nov 21, 2019 at 12:40 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: [2009 to present] Welcome to Baltimore, "Hon." Miss Marty, Nov 20, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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    2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!
      Discussions:
      5,591
      Messages:
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      Latest: Had to cancel week because of Dorian Ricci, Nov 20, 2019 at 7:23 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: Planning a trip to the great lakes area. Delexed, Nov 13, 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:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Santa Fe northwoodsgal, Nov 20, 2019 at 8:40 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: Awesome Article About Molokai slip, Nov 21, 2019 at 12:30 AM
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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, Nov 20, 2019 at 9:14 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!
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Arunba Restaurants Free2Roam, Nov 20, 2019 at 8:51 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: Mexico Timeshare RCI Trading Power bjones9942, Nov 21, 2019 at 3:10 AM
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    9. European Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing help, information and advice for vacations in Europe!
      Discussions:
      1,340
      Messages:
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      Latest: Royal Regency Paris Carol C, Nov 16, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
      Discussions:
      1,351
      Messages:
      10,056
      Latest: Dikhololo not allowing to exchange fixed weeks? silentg, Nov 18, 2019 at 6:08 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:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Hernia surgery shouldn't cost more than $50,000. His bill was $116,000. CanuckTravlr, Nov 21, 2019 at 2:57 AM
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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: renewal of TUG membership? bbodb1, Nov 5, 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! TUGBrian, Nov 19, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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