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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:
      19,471
      Messages:
      204,902

      1. Free Timeshare Giveaways and Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: Stay away from Vacationpropertiesforless Theiggy, Oct 17, 2019 at 11:00 PM
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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:
      13,544
      Messages:
      122,736

      1. Ask Dial an Exchange(DAE)

      2. Ask Trading Places International (TPI)

      3. Ask Platinum Interchange

      4. Ask RCI (Read/Search Only)

      Latest: New Rci OFF OGS Match-confirm-boo! elaine, Oct 17, 2019 at 7:56 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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      Messages:
      78,309
      Latest: Southwest Air - changes to Rapid Rewards mdurette, Oct 17, 2019 at 7:32 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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      3,287
      Messages:
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      Latest: Westgate cancellation Grammarhero, Oct 17, 2019 at 7:15 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:
      9,364
      Messages:
      22,405
      Latest: Spend Thanksgiving Week in Los Cabos, mexico nasus, Oct 17, 2019 at 6:40 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 $800/week.
      Discussions:
      4,538
      Messages:
      10,672
      Latest: Wanted Thanksgiving Week San Diego area or Vegas 11/23 or 11/24 check in jules54, Oct 17, 2019 at 10:57 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:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: First Purchase SmithOp, Oct 17, 2019 at 11:39 PM
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    2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!
      Discussions:
      25,423
      Messages:
      330,127
      Latest: Expecting a Big MF Increase at Grande Vista? [MERGED - FL resorts Fully-Funded Reserves] Ralph Sir Edward, Oct 17, 2019 at 11:06 PM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
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      10,454
      Messages:
      153,212
      Latest: Resort Credits: Good use for leftover & restricted Staroptions dioxide45, Oct 17, 2019 at 9:40 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: Shell to Wyndham Presentation california dreaming, Oct 17, 2019 at 10:40 PM
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    5. Disney Vacation Club - DVC

      Sub-forum for topics specifically regarding the Disney Vacation Club system (DVC)
      Discussions:
      1,593
      Messages:
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      Latest: AKV Room Capacity Question elaine, Oct 17, 2019 at 7:58 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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      Messages:
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      Latest: #EOLs range growing again R.J.C., Oct 17, 2019 at 6:53 PM
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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: Hyatt Hacienda Del Mar MF WalnutBaron, Oct 17, 2019 at 6:53 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:
      5,273
      Messages:
      47,616
      Latest: Our Massanutten Fall Vacation Miss Marty, Oct 17, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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    2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!
      Discussions:
      5,585
      Messages:
      51,879
      Latest: Help with planning last-minute Orlando trip with family THIS CHRISTMAS Bailey#1, Oct 17, 2019 at 12:08 PM
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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: Chicago,Il pianodinosaur, Oct 6, 2019
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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:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: See the Sea at San Diego JohnPaul, Oct 17, 2019 at 1:47 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:
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      1. Kauai Beach Villas IOA Public Square

      Latest: Car Seat Hawaiian Airlines DeniseM, Oct 17, 2019 at 3:40 PM
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    6. Canada Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing tips, information and advice for your next vacation to Canada!
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      15,181
      Latest: Carriage Hills Maintenance fees Maple_Leaf, Oct 17, 2019 at 10:22 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:
      3,159
      Messages:
      24,103
      Latest: Bluebeard’s Beach Club Construction Update and New Name GrayFal, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    8. Mexico Timesharing

      Discussion of Mexican Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities, tips and advice for vacations in Mexico!
      Discussions:
      7,672
      Messages:
      73,983
      Latest: Grand Luxxe Levels musictom, Oct 17, 2019 at 11:47 PM
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    9. European Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing help, information and advice for vacations in Europe!
      Discussions:
      1,340
      Messages:
      12,832
      Latest: Walks of Italy tours/cooking classes rovitm, Oct 14, 2019 at 12:37 PM
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    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
      Discussions:
      1,350
      Messages:
      10,048
      Latest: Dikhololo not allowing to exchange fixed weeks? silentg, Oct 17, 2019 at 2:26 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:
      30,129
      Messages:
      384,598
      Latest: Are opening gifts at a baby shower a thing of the past ? moonstone, Oct 17, 2019 at 11:22 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: TUGBBS forum breaks 98,000 users! pedro47, Oct 5, 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:
      10,892
      Latest: Official "end my sales presentation early" TUG uniform (tshirts!) for sale! TUGBrian, Oct 15, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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