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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

      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: Advice regarding resale of high end timeshare taterhed, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    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:
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      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: Depositing Weeks taterhed, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:17 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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      Latest: It was nice while it lasted - Changes to Alaska Airlines vacationtime1, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:07 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: What should I buy njsicilian, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:06 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 $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:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Wyndham Avon CO 2-Bedroom Presidential Suite 4/29 - 5/6 $700 Vitaly Rindner, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:58 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 $700/week.
      Discussions:
      3,521
      Messages:
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      Latest: Wanted: Wyndham Pigeon Forge / Sevierville May 12-14 Crafty71, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:00 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: Fiesta American Los Cabos HGVC Availability CalGalTraveler, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Ownner login issues catharsis, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: SPG Amex Change - Do I have this right? gravitar, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:37 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: Overvaluing low mfs? Braindead, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:54 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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Need TUG perspective on which DVC to buy chalee94, Apr 25, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    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:
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      Messages:
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      1. Diamond Resorts International - DRI

      2. Hyatt Residence Club

      Latest: Conflicting Ownership Info Kal, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:12 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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      Latest: 8 New England Events You Can’t Miss This Summer RNCollins, Apr 25, 2018 at 6:55 AM
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Wait for Florida Keys or will Fort Myers Beach be OK for us? JudyH, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:08 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: Any Silverleaf Piney Shores Conroe, Texas "weeks" owners out there? Hophop4, Apr 17, 2018
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Colorado - Summertime location suggestions wanted WalnutBaron, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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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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      Latest: How to do self transfer of deeded DRI week in Hawaii to family member Kapolei, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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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: [ 2012 ] Fairmont / Sunchaser / Northwynd official thread with lawsuit info! truthr, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:07 AM
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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: Best new restaurants in Aruba dms1709, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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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: Cancun & Crime DannyTS, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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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: Planning a trip to England.... Bunk, Apr 25, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Our 60th Birthdays Are Coming Up...Where Should I Go? geist1223, Apr 17, 2018
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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: Apple is offering cheap battery replacements for iPhones paxsarah, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:13 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: Tapatalk Problems richard andrews, Apr 15, 2018
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Official "end my sales presentation early" TUG uniform (tshirts!) for sale! TUGBrian, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:37 AM
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