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!

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      1. Free Timeshare Giveaways and Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: Vistana Falls 2bd/2ba - FREE - Fixed week 12 - usage starting in 2020 - no closing costs travelhacker, Jul 21, 2019 at 12:20 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.

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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: Planet Fitness Black card members get access to Leisure Time Passport Eric B, Jul 21, 2019 at 6:41 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!

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      Latest: Dollar Car Rental Charged Me $59.99 For a Single $l.75 Toll. Here's How To Avoid The Same Fate dioxide45, Jul 20, 2019 at 2:23 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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      Latest: What to buy? NorCal + Kids Grammarhero, Jul 21, 2019 at 4:52 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.

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      Latest: Wyndham Smoky Mountains lisa1001, Jul 21, 2019 at 6:53 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.

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      Latest: Estes park mowgli007, Jul 20, 2019 at 10:27 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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      Latest: NY City W 57th question Tamaradarann, Jul 21, 2019 at 5:59 AM

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   2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!

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      Latest: Question about using Chase Ultimate Reward Points for Marriott Hotel Dean, Jul 21, 2019 at 6:45 AM

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   3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network

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      Latest: "Marriott Beyond" - Vistana owners, please post in this thread ONLY JIMinNC, Jul 21, 2019 at 6:45 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

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      1. Worldmark The Club

      Latest: Auto-upgrade worked (for once...) Cyrus24, Jul 21, 2019 at 6:36 AM

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   5. Disney Vacation Club - DVC

      Sub-forum for topics specifically regarding the Disney Vacation Club system (DVC)

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      Latest: legit renter DeniseM, Jul 20, 2019 at 4:41 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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      Latest: DRI claims win in lawsuit against Timeshare Exit companies TUGBrian, Jul 20, 2019 at 1:48 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.)

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      1. Hyatt Residence Club

      2. Bluegreen Vacations

      Latest: Marriott Beyond Denise L, Jul 21, 2019 at 1:53 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

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      Latest: Virginia Aviation Museums chapjim, Jul 19, 2019 at 12:10 PM

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   2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!

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      Latest: [ 2014 ] Cancelling a Westgate Timeshare [merged] JHT, Jul 18, 2019 at 7:01 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

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      Latest: Stormy Point Village has been sold OldGuy, Jul 19, 2019 at 8:19 AM

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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

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      Latest: How hard is it to exchange into Estes Park? OldGuy, Jul 19, 2019 at 5:43 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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      1. Kauai Beach Villas IOA Public Square

      Latest: Today at Hāpuna Beach State Park T_R_Oglodyte, Jul 21, 2019 at 4:00 AM

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   6. Canada Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing tips, information and advice for your next vacation to Canada!

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      Latest: British Columbia Timeshare Vacation beejaybeeohio, Jul 20, 2019 at 1:50 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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      Latest: Air Canada Launching New Punta Cana, Cancun Flights RNCollins, Jul 20, 2019 at 1:29 PM

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   8. Mexico Timesharing

      Discussion of Mexican Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities, tips and advice for vacations in Mexico!

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      Latest: Vidanta 10 year renewal mikenk, Jul 20, 2019 at 9:53 PM

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   9. European Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing help, information and advice for vacations in Europe!

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      Latest: Summer in Europe Krteczech, Jul 18, 2019 at 10:42 PM

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   10. International Timesharing

       Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.

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       Latest: New Zealand Weather??? JohnPaul, Jul 19, 2019 at 11:53 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.

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      Latest: Hot! Bucky, Jul 21, 2019 at 6:03 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: Inquiry RE: Group Forum Identification TUGBrian, Jun 24, 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.

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      Latest: Official "end my sales presentation early" TUG uniform (tshirts!) for sale! DannyTS, Jul 19, 2019 at 9:08 AM

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