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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!
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      1. Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: Guest certificate DeniseM, Oct 20, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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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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      1. Ask Dial an Exchange(DAE)

      2. Ask Trading Places International (TPI)

      3. Ask Platinum Interchange

      4. Ask RCI (Read/Search Only)

      Latest: SFX Exchange Company taterhed, Oct 20, 2017 at 12:35 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!
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      Latest: Why Are Flights So Much Cheaper in Europe Than In the U.S.? jehb2, Oct 20, 2017 at 1:38 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: Can someone explain deeds? ottawasquaw, Oct 20, 2017 at 3:14 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 $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: Club De Soleil - Las Vegas - Halloween Check In - Oct. 31 to Nov. 6 - 2 Bed/2 Bath Ryan Burnette, Oct 20, 2017 at 3:17 PM
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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:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Wyndham Bonnet Creek--12/2-9 3 BR jcraycraft, Oct 20, 2017 at 1:58 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: At Kingsland for a week buzglyd, Oct 20, 2017 at 3:20 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: Make sure to vote or MVC will expand Control SueDonJ, Oct 20, 2017 at 3:37 PM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Chair Hogs Egret1986, Oct 20, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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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: Inventory ... Frustration brigian, Oct 20, 2017 at 3:43 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: 25 point direct point add on?? Dean, Oct 13, 2017
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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.)
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      Messages:
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      1. Diamond Resorts International - DRI

      2. Hyatt Residence Club

      Latest: DRI exchange through RCI? tschwa2, Oct 20, 2017 at 3:36 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
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      Latest: Newport, RI Which resort? rjlafferty, Oct 20, 2017 at 1:13 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: Four Disney hotels welcoming canine guests kjsgrammy, Oct 20, 2017 at 6:27 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: Branson- March 2018 tschwa2, Oct 20, 2017 at 1:49 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
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      Latest: Eagle Crest Resort (Redmond, OR) Elan, Oct 20, 2017 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: Which is your favorite Marriott TS in Hawaii? Hankmoon, Oct 20, 2017 at 10:43 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: The Seasons at Whistler (SAW) - Any info? echino, Oct 17, 2017 at 10:46 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: Divi Carina Bay, St Croix - Hurricane Maria Updates RNCollins, Oct 20, 2017 at 3:12 AM
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: What comps does Pueblo Bonito offer for an owners lunch? easyrider, Oct 20, 2017 at 1:27 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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Canary Islands - which island for first visit in Nov 17? Talfryn, Oct 18, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Tuggers in Thailand turkel, Oct 19, 2017 at 3:31 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: Dronophobia rhonda, Oct 20, 2017 at 3:27 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: Resort reviews and ratings listed by score rather than name? theo, Oct 20, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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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: Timeshare map out of order? (FIXED) dioxide45, Oct 20, 2017 at 2:57 PM
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