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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:
      19,332
      Messages:
      203,386

      1. Free Timeshare Giveaways and Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: Timeshares never came back after the recession of 2008. Resales are not recovering value. dagger1, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:28 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:
      13,488
      Messages:
      122,234

      1. Ask Dial an Exchange(DAE)

      2. Ask Trading Places International (TPI)

      3. Ask Platinum Interchange

      4. Ask RCI (Read/Search Only)

      Latest: Diamonds in the rough still exist (RCI) OldGuy, Aug 22, 2019 at 9:09 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:
      9,242
      Messages:
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      Latest: Burmese python caught while swimming in Florida bay MULTIZ321, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:02 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:
      3,270
      Messages:
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      Latest: Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares! Grammarhero, Aug 20, 2019 at 6:52 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: Hilton Head Aug 24-31 $700 gjhardt, Aug 22, 2019 at 9:14 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:
      4,455
      Messages:
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      Latest: Rental wanted in the New England Area.. DRIless, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:49 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
      Discussions:
      7,416
      Messages:
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      Latest: Big Island Help Needed! brp, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!
      Discussions:
      25,267
      Messages:
      327,656
      Latest: What is impossible to book in the desert when owning only one Marriott unit? b2bailey, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
      Discussions:
      10,384
      Messages:
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      Latest: Buying a Mandatory resort vs Voluntary and trading with preference DavidnRobin, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:34 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:
      11,179
      Messages:
      135,120

      1. Worldmark The Club

      Latest: Deneen et al v. Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc.; August 14, 2019 [Merged] easyrider, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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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: Last minute rentals at DVC by the Stay (not points) blondietink, Aug 15, 2019
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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
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: What resale do I have to buy to have access to all of diamond resorts and affiliates?? csalter2, Aug 22, 2019 at 12:35 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: Westgate legacy program Donna86, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:25 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:
      47,309
      Latest: Harbor Ridge Resort, Maine Local Area Info Laurie, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!
      Discussions:
      5,567
      Messages:
      51,681
      Latest: [ 2014 ] Cancelling a Westgate Timeshare [merged] TheTimeTraveler, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:10 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:
      15,427
      Latest: Pinestead Reef Sugarcubesea, Aug 19, 2019 at 5:42 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:
      5,987
      Messages:
      55,806
      Latest: Marriott Grand Chateau chellej, Aug 20, 2019 at 5:30 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:
      62,526

      1. Kauai Beach Villas IOA Public Square

      Latest: Oahu Short Term Vacation Rentals Prohibited with New Bill geist1223, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:43 AM
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    6. Canada Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing tips, information and advice for your next vacation to Canada!
      Discussions:
      1,038
      Messages:
      15,117
      Latest: British Columbia Timeshare Vacation spirits, Aug 21, 2019 at 5:44 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:
      3,144
      Messages:
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      Latest: Two questions about Grand Cayman and Aruba SHG, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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    8. Mexico Timesharing

      Discussion of Mexican Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities, tips and advice for vacations in Mexico!
      Discussions:
      7,641
      Messages:
      73,719
      Latest: Villa group members update meeting easyrider, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:27 AM
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    9. European Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing help, information and advice for vacations in Europe!
      Discussions:
      1,334
      Messages:
      12,754
      Latest: Europe Sim Card Cornell, Aug 21, 2019 at 12:30 PM
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    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
      Discussions:
      1,345
      Messages:
      10,023
      Latest: Dikhololo Payment of fees. philemer, Aug 21, 2019 at 9:21 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: Crockpot cooks please help. Beef roast recipe. SteelerGal, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:41 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.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      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! Grammarhero, Aug 13, 2019
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