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I'm looking at planning our first Hawaii trip for next year...planning to stay at one of the 3 Westin/Vistana properties in Maui. We're looking at going in June 2020 and debating if we should use our timeshare weeks to trade in (internally, using SO) or just pay to rent a week from an owner (through Tug/Redweek, etc.). A few questions:
1. Deciding between resorts: based on reading other reviews/posts, I think we'd stay at WKORV South or Nanea if we were going to rent/book an OF unit, but would prefer the North side for other views (really do not want to be looking at a parking lot!). We also like quieter/more relaxing experiences, and it seems like the North side is a bit quieter based on what I've read...is this accurate? Any major advantages to a certain resort over another? (not super familiar with Nanea)
2. Do the 3 Westins share amenities? Or just WKORV and WKORV North?
3. Since we are looking at a summer week (late June), do you think it will it be hard to find availability when trading via SO at the 8-month mark? And if I could only book a non-OF view, are chances slim I could get an OV and not IV? (This is a major reason I am thinking of renting - guarantee view).
4. If I rent, I would not be able to add my Marriott Bonvoy number to the reservation, correct?
5. If I rent, are the Westin resorts the best option? Or should I look at another resort, like the Hyatt Residence Club?
6. If I rent, are there other places I should look other than Tug and Redweek?
Thanks in advance for answers/insight into any of the questions!
1. Deciding between resorts: based on reading other reviews/posts, I think we'd stay at WKORV South or Nanea if we were going to rent/book an OF unit, but would prefer the North side for other views (really do not want to be looking at a parking lot!). We also like quieter/more relaxing experiences, and it seems like the North side is a bit quieter based on what I've read...is this accurate? Any major advantages to a certain resort over another? (not super familiar with Nanea)
2. Do the 3 Westins share amenities? Or just WKORV and WKORV North?
3. Since we are looking at a summer week (late June), do you think it will it be hard to find availability when trading via SO at the 8-month mark? And if I could only book a non-OF view, are chances slim I could get an OV and not IV? (This is a major reason I am thinking of renting - guarantee view).
4. If I rent, I would not be able to add my Marriott Bonvoy number to the reservation, correct?
5. If I rent, are the Westin resorts the best option? Or should I look at another resort, like the Hyatt Residence Club?
6. If I rent, are there other places I should look other than Tug and Redweek?
Thanks in advance for answers/insight into any of the questions!