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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:
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      Messages:
      197,552

      1. Bargain Deals

      2. Ratings of Timeshare Related Businesses

      Latest: Thinking of buying resale for best trades sue1947, Feb 24, 2019 at 12:14 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.
      Discussions:
      13,312
      Messages:
      120,502

      1. Ask Dial an Exchange(DAE)

      2. Ask Trading Places International (TPI)

      3. Ask Platinum Interchange

      4. Ask RCI (Read/Search Only)

      Latest: Interval International Exchanges BobbieW, Feb 23, 2019 at 8:55 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:
      73,269
      Latest: Reviews- how many have you done? Are you the leader of the pack? tomt73, Feb 23, 2019 at 11:45 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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      3,173
      Messages:
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      Latest: Suggestions for buying a first resale getgem, Feb 23, 2019 at 10:26 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:
      8,358
      Messages:
      19,936
      Latest: Sheraton desert oasis 3/24/31-3/31/19 lily28, Feb 23, 2019 at 8:44 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:
      4,096
      Messages:
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      Latest: Bonnet Creek or similar Orlando from March 7-11 or 7-12 chargex2003, Feb 23, 2019 at 6:25 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
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: McAlpin South Beach Arimaas, Feb 23, 2019 at 6:40 PM
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    2. Marriott Vacation Club

      Discussion of Marriott Timeshare Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Destination Points memberships!
      Discussions:
      24,648
      Messages:
      316,343
      Latest: Marriott got me in trouble rthib, Feb 23, 2019 at 10:55 PM
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    3. Vistana Signature Experiences (formerly Starwood)

      Discussions about the Westin / Sheraton branded Timeshare network
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      10,089
      Messages:
      146,109
      Latest: Please post Starwood ROFR transactions here (ONLY) boisebruin, Feb 24, 2019 at 12:09 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:
      10,689
      Messages:
      128,181

      1. Worldmark The Club

      Latest: Buying Resale... CWA Versus Low Maintenance Fee UDI? drepublic, Feb 23, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    5. Disney Vacation Club - DVC

      Sub-forum for topics specifically regarding the Disney Vacation Club system (DVC)
      Discussions:
      1,546
      Messages:
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      Latest: What do you think the average annual income for DVC owners is? Dean, Feb 23, 2019 at 1:41 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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      Messages:
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      Latest: DRI - Embarc Member Update barb5850, Feb 21, 2019 at 10:58 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:
      4,332
      Messages:
      42,252

      1. Hyatt Residence Club

      2. Bluegreen Vacations

      Latest: Ka'anapali Beach Tucsonadventurer, Feb 22, 2019 at 9:52 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
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: driving down to Disney in Jan - where to stay off of 95 mpumilia, Feb 23, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    2. US - Florida Timesharing

      Discussion of Florida Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities/tips for vacations in Florida!
      Discussions:
      5,505
      Messages:
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      Latest: Key West Bans Sunscreens with Reef-Harming Chemicals DannyTS, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:44 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: Rayburn Country - Golfview Villas KACTravels, Feb 21, 2019 at 12:28 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
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Taos Had History and Mystique, but Few Skiers. Can a New Owner Change That? RNCollins, Feb 23, 2019 at 8:30 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: Oahu -- Easier hike with ocean view? jlp879, Feb 23, 2019 at 8:03 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:
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      Latest: Banff Resorts slip, Feb 24, 2019 at 12:45 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!
      Discussions:
      3,100
      Messages:
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      Latest: Morrits Tortuga Club (Cayman Islands) - II Getaway Question Caligirlfrtx, Feb 23, 2019 at 11:14 PM
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    8. Mexico Timesharing

      Discussion of Mexican Timeshare Resorts and Timesharing activities, tips and advice for vacations in Mexico!
      Discussions:
      7,505
      Messages:
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      Latest: Pacifica Ixtapa presentation T_R_Oglodyte, Feb 23, 2019 at 9:56 PM
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    9. European Timesharing

      Discuss Timeshare resorts and Timesharing help, information and advice for vacations in Europe!
      Discussions:
      1,308
      Messages:
      12,552
      Latest: suggestions for Day Tours to Tuscany out of Florence jme, Feb 23, 2019 at 1:09 AM
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    10. International Timesharing

      Discussion of International Timeshare Resorts and information not covered by other dedicated forums.
      Discussions:
      1,332
      Messages:
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      Latest: [ 2014 ] Scott Riddle DeniseM, Feb 19, 2019 at 10:07 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:
      28,494
      Messages:
      363,527
      Latest: 6 Tips For Do-It-Yourself Retirement Investors DancingWaters, Feb 23, 2019 at 10:19 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.
      Discussions:
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      Latest: Last Minute Rental price limit change Makai Guy, Feb 20, 2019 at 12:47 PM
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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:
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      Latest: Tugg links deleted on FaceBook as spam. TUGBrian, Feb 18, 2019 at 1:32 AM
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