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    HGV bHC The District, DC, availability during Cherry Blossom, Best times to visit (not tied to any schedule), Tips to Efficiently Use Ownership

    Planning on buying District bHC soon... 1. How is the availability for Cherry Blossom, as an owner? (too late for 2025 I presume) but how will it be in July 2025 for March/April 2026 usually (at start of Home Resort Priority Window)? 2. I am NOT tied to any schedule (school schedule etc); What...
  2. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 169... HGVMax Owner update October 2023

    I just completed an owner update of the HGVMax in Kauai and I wanted to share the updates... As expected, the merger continues. I was able to confirm the current timelines for the new features in 2023 / 20204. Because it s software, it is subject to delays. Thus far Hilton has been...
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    Hilton Resale Questions/Advice!

    I am looking to purchase my 1st hilton timeshare. I am thinking between 6000 to 8000 points and had a few questions I hope the community can answer for me. - Do resale owners have access to international destinations (this is the main reason for the purchase, to supplement my MVC membership)...
  4. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 138... HGVMax Resale vs Developer Points Tradeoffs

    A lot of people learn about the resale market after they have bought Retail timeshare points. It is a good option for many. But there are trade-offs that you should understand. In this video, I will describe the differences between Resale and Retail Hilton Timeshare Points. I describe the...
  5. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 131... HGVMax Owner Update Feb 2023

    I just completed an owner update of the HGVMax in Honolulu and I wanted to share the updates... As expected, the merger continues. I was able to confirm the current timelines for the new features in 2023. Because it s software, it is subject to delays. Thus far Hilton has been reasonably...
  6. Clifbell

    Studio Scottsdale Villa Mirage Hilton Vacation Club Review in Scottsdale Arizona

    Located in Scottsdale Arizona (near Phoenix) is the Villa Mirage Hilton Vacation Club (Formerly Diamond Resorts). Booked the hotel using HGVC points. There are multiple pool areas... The main pool area, the kids pool area (next to the main pool), and a Serenity hot tub area (adults only) in...
  7. Clifbell

    Two Bedroom Riviera Beach Resort Review by DRI in Dana Point Ca

    This resort is one of the former Diamond locations that I suspect will be upgraded. I look forward to staying there again and also look forward to see what Hilton does when they finally upgrade the timeshare. It is one of the Timeshares that many people would say is not up to Hilton Standards...
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    Info on Cancelling Time Share

    Hello everyone I appreciate your all’s time. Me and my Fiancé purchased a Timeshare back in May from HGVC and we have continually been trying to research ways to get out of it. We have been hit with a bunch of random fees we weren’t told about and they made us believe we would only be making...
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    Is my EOY Residences by Hilton Club offer worth?

    Hello Folks, Last Sunday I accepted an offer of 5100 EOY(every other year) points for Residences by Hilton Club, NY in $27220. I get 18K bonus points to be used in 2 years. I pay maintenance fee every other year . I think I overpaid. But this is a club in NYC. Can you please comment? How much...
  10. H

    Is The District in Washington DC a good purchase?

    Hello All! We recently stayed at the Hilton Club in NYC for a promotional weekend to hear the offer. We already own weeks at Massanutten in VA and are very happy with what we have. We get Christmas week every year and deposit into RCI for the maximum amount of trading power. I was really...
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