TUG MEMBERS: Joining TUG does not automatically register you as a user of the TUG Bulletin Board. You must register yourself.


*ads are disabled when logged in as a member*
  1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
  2. The TUGBBS forums are completely free and open to the public and exist as the absolute best place for owners to get help and advice about their timeshares for more than 24 years!

    Join tens of thousands of other owners just like you here to get any and all Timeshare questions answered!
    Dismiss Notice
  3. TUG started 25 years ago this month in 1993 as a group of regular Timeshare owners just like you!

    Check out our happy birthday post here: Happy Birthday TUG!
    Dismiss Notice
  4. TUG has now saved timeshare owners more than $10,000,000 dollars just by finding us in time to rescind a new Timeshare purchase! A truly incredible milestone!

    Read more here: TUG saves owners more than $10Million dollars
    Dismiss Notice
  5. Sign up to get the TUG Newsletter for free! Join tens of thousands of other owners who get this every week! Latest resort reviews and the most important topics discussed by owners during the week!
    Dismiss Notice
  6. TUG is trying out a new program that will trade you a TUG membership for a Timeshare resort review if you are an expired member, or even just a guest here on the forums!

    Read more here
    Dismiss Notice
  7. Our official "end my sales presentation early" T-shirts are available again! Also come with the option for a free membership extension with purchase to offset the cost!

    Read more Here
    Dismiss Notice
  8. Follow the TUG Member Banner as it travels the world on vacation with Timeshare owners! Also sign up to get the banner sent to you so you can submit a photo of your vacation with the banner to share with TUG! Banner Thread
    Dismiss Notice
  9. A few of the most common links here on the forums for newbies and guests!
    Dismiss Notice
Cookies Welcome to the Timeshare Users Group Forums! TUG's 25th Birthday! $10,000,00 saved for Timeshare owners! Free Timeshare Owner Newsletter Guest & Expired member offer! Official TUG T-shirts available! TUG Member Banner Travels the World! Common links for newbies & guests!

Timeshare Users Group Online Discussion Forums

  1. Timesharing

    Discussions about timesharing and how to get the most out of it.

    1. Buying, Selling, Renting

      Discuss all aspects of buying, selling and renting timeshares here. No advertising allowed!
      Discussions:
      18,548
      Messages:
      194,480

      1. Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: Good review [How to review a TS seller] DeniseM, Oct 20, 2018 at 3:33 PM
      RSS

    2. Exchanging

      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:
      13,165
      Messages:
      118,939

      1. Ask Dial an Exchange(DAE)

      2. Ask Trading Places International (TPI)

      3. Ask Platinum Interchange

      4. Ask RCI (Read/Search Only)

      Latest: Seaside Resort Ongoing Exchange Check-in Mess barco13, Oct 19, 2018 at 9:55 PM
      RSS

    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:
      8,221
      Messages:
      71,707
      Latest: Price Wars: Cheap Flights to Hawaii Under $142 Each Way! Luanne, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:53 PM
      RSS

    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:
      3,118
      Messages:
      33,887
      Latest: How do RCI points work? Passepartout, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:29 PM
      RSS

  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 $100/night. 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 $700/week or $100/day.

      Rentals more than 45 days out should be placed in the regular TUG Timeshare Marketplace.
      Discussions:
      7,834
      Messages:
      18,721
      Latest: Marriott's Barony Beach Club, 2bdrm, 11/30/18 - 12/7/18 dneveu, Oct 20, 2018 at 1:09 AM
      RSS

    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 $700/week.
      Discussions:
      3,861
      Messages:
      8,910
      Latest: Orlando nov 28 to December 2 two bedroom needed sun starved Gayle, Oct 20, 2018 at 1:39 AM
      RSS

  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:
      6,968
      Messages:
      74,432
      Latest: Hilton Grand Vacations Club 2019 Maintenance Fee List blee2018, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:43 PM
      RSS

    2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!
      Discussions:
      24,271
      Messages:
      310,290
      Latest: St. Kitts Beach Club vs. Aruba Surf Club bazzap, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:24 PM
      RSS

    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
      Discussions:
      9,891
      Messages:
      142,745
      Latest: Lagunamar Large Pool Still Closed Sea Six, Oct 20, 2018 at 10:15 AM
      RSS

    4. Wyndham Vacation Resorts

      Discussion of Wyndham Timeshare Systems: Club Wyndham, Wyndham Asia Pacific, Shell Vacations, Equivest, Pahio, Trendwest & Cendent
      Discussions:
      10,394
      Messages:
      123,949

      1. Worldmark The Club

      Latest: Favorite resorts (east coast) MaryBella7, Oct 20, 2018 at 3:48 PM
      RSS

    5. Disney Vacation Club - DVC

      Sub-forum for topics specifically regarding the Disney Vacation Club system (DVC)
      Discussions:
      1,512
      Messages:
      19,839
      Latest: new disney resort incoming? Lisa P, Oct 20, 2018 at 10:23 AM
      RSS

    6. 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:
      5,072
      Messages:
      51,297

      1. Diamond Resorts International / Embarc Resorts

      2. Hyatt Residence Club

      Latest: Hyatt Beach House - What kind of deal did you get buying Resale? pacman777, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:52 PM
      RSS

  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:
      5,149
      Messages:
      45,945
      Latest: Resort fee at Massanutten effective 6/29/18 :( missyrcrews, Oct 19, 2018 at 10:15 PM
      RSS

    2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!
      Discussions:
      5,455
      Messages:
      50,334
      Latest: FL panhandle Resort Reports post Hurricane Michael Laurie, Oct 16, 2018 at 11:39 PM
      RSS

    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:
      1,969
      Messages:
      14,860
      Latest: Diamond now taking over Sunrise Ridge Resort in Pigeon Forge Maple_Leaf, Oct 20, 2018 at 6:45 AM
      RSS

    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:
      5,899
      Messages:
      54,798
      Latest: Room Views from Marriott Newport Coast pedro47, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:46 PM
      RSS

    5. US - Hawaii Timesharing

      Discussion of Hawaii Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Hawaii!
      Discussions:
      4,890
      Messages:
      58,893
      Latest: SWAP - leave your beach things (and any other good stuff) for the next tugger brentw52, Oct 20, 2018 at 11:22 AM
      RSS

    6. Canada Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing tips, information and advice for your next vacation to Canada!
      Discussions:
      1,021
      Messages:
      14,738
      Latest: Canadian park pass CanuckTravlr, Oct 20, 2018 at 11:50 AM
      RSS

    7. Caribbean Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and share Timesharing vacation information, tips, advice and help for resorts in the Caribbean!
      Discussions:
      3,065
      Messages:
      23,415
      Latest: St Thomas/St John timeshare options TravelTime, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:17 PM
      RSS

    8. Mexico Timesharing

      Discussion of Mexican Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities, tips and advice for vacations in Mexico!
      Discussions:
      7,399
      Messages:
      70,676
      Latest: Auberge Opening Punta Mita Resort in 2020 TravelTime, Oct 20, 2018 at 2:43 PM
      RSS

    9. European Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing help, information and advice for vacations in Europe!
      Discussions:
      1,294
      Messages:
      12,454
      Latest: suggestions for Day Tours to Tuscany out of Florence Glynda, Oct 14, 2018 at 10:54 PM
      RSS

    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
      Discussions:
      1,325
      Messages:
      9,895
      Latest: New Zealand availability? lprstn, Oct 16, 2018 at 2:16 PM
      RSS

  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:
      27,651
      Messages:
      351,815
      Latest: Do Developers/HOAs pay the same Maintenance fee as Owners? JohnPaul, Oct 20, 2018 at 3:45 PM
      RSS

  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:
      945
      Messages:
      9,237
      Latest: Canada Timesharing Forum - updates working? VanillaXtracts, Oct 7, 2018
      RSS

    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:
      981
      Messages:
      10,623
      Latest: What would get you to write a review of your last Timeshare vacation? northwoodsgal, Oct 20, 2018 at 3:44 PM
      RSS