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    Took a tour (Vistana Flex) and...

    So I took a tour and succumbed to sales pressure (and apparently some lies) and made a purchase (which I will probably rescind)... BUT... I wanted the paperwork to take with me... ABOUT ME: TUG member since 2008, after I met Mr. Rogers at Vistana... (Thanks!!) I own 6 (resale) weeks at...
  2. JudyS

    Anyone get Bonvoy Elite Night credit for an II Exchange or II Getaway?

    Hi, all! I am hoping to make Bonvoy Platinum elite by the end of the year. However, it looks like I will not have enough nights to qualify. I had a couple of stays at the Sheraton Vistana Resort in Orlando in 2019 that I am not sure count for Elite or not. One week was a Getaway, plus there...
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    2019 Current List of HGVC Authorized Resellers

    Hi didn't see this stickied anywhere but I hear the only way HGVC recognizes points towards elite status is buy purchasing direct or through authorized resellers. Is this still accurate? Sounds a bit off -topic to the thread title I know but it's actually driving what I'm about to ask ( in...
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    Marriott Rewards and SPG Program Changes Announced 4/16/18 [Threads merged.]

    [Moderator Note - Related thread in the Vistana forum: SPG Marriott Unification] [Note changes announced 4/16/18; see Post #62 and after.] Saw on Flyertalk. The Marriott and SPG program will be combined in August, and there will be five status tiers: Silver status at 10 nights Gold status at...
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