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Hello! I’m looking into renting from someone through Interval, and I was wondering how much it costs for an owner to place an ordinary ad…not verified.
Thanks so much!
Has anyone bought Kingdom of the Sun, in Vidanta. Just used our first RCI week, it worked out ok. Is II better that RCI, if we choose to only keep 1, which should we keep? What are the major differences/benefits? Thanks for the advise so happy I found this forum!
Another way to extend your points is with the use of Interval International. With Interval International you can deposit your points into Interval and they will have an additional two years to be used within the Interval network. Marriott Vacation Club and Worldmark Have access to Interval...
Hello, we are looking at using an Interval free week certificate at Marriott’s Willow Rodge in Branson, but we can’t check in on the first day…need to check in on the second day. Is this allowed?
I used to belong to II some years back and am thinking about joining again. I currently have an RCI membership that expires next year. I know that the exchange companies have changed their policies and procedures over the years and I have some questions regarding how II works these days. I've...
Have you ever wanted to Book a Marriott vacation and you are a WorldMark Owner? Or maybe, Like me, you own WorldMark and Marriott and you find the Maintenance fees for Marriott too high, but you like the Marriott Resorts. Well, there is a solution for you and that is to use your WorldMark...
I’m wanting to join Platinum, but really ONLY FOR THIS BENEFIT!!
Has anyone used this benefit at airports?
Does it allow access to international airports?
Are there any lounges to which you have been denied?
Does it let you go in regardless of what airline your flying that day?
How many...
Has anyone else noticed that 75-80% of the Interval International inventory is either 'Limited Exchange', only available to new owners, or requires a $1,000 per person meal plan?
Many of the properties that were previously available to request via exchange are now unavailable due to one of the...
Hi, I’m looking for other Vacation Club owners at Bellaire that trade their weeks or rent their weeks? We recently got 4 deeded weeks there and we want to do the occasional trade through II since Disney recently moved over. Does anyone have experience trading through II owning at this...
I currently use RCI and have been looking to trade into a few different Marriott’s. The RCI catalogue shows a variety of Marriott locations but I have yet to be able to see any inventory. Specifically I am looking at the Southeastern Atlantic coastal region (SC, NE FL)
I have seen references to...
About an hour drive from the Lihue Airport in Princeville Hawaii on the Island of Kauai sits the Westin Princeville (part of Vistana and Marriott Vacation Club). Today's review is of the two bedroom unit. The building are three stories tall and have lush tropical plants throughout. There are...
We have owned a nice Wyndham resale contract for about 2 years. A big selling point for that was being able to exchange into RCI for DVC. Now that DVC is partnering with II, we are wanting to purchase another resale contact that will allow us to exchange into Interval. So my questions are...
We have annual deeded 2-BR OV at MKO and like many others, will typically split our 2BR into Studio and 1-BR to get two consecutive weeks (always stay at our home resort) . We did so for our Oct 2020 reservation and at the deadline for late deposit made the informed decision to take the risk...
I have a couple of Timeshares that are affiliated with both RCI and Interval International (II).
I find myself using RCI more often for exchanging. I enjoy traveling to the Caribbean and I feel RCI has a wider selection of non all-inclusive (AI) resorts. On the other hand, my HGV affiliated...
Hello
I am new member to tug. I wanted to ask what is the best way to be able to be a member of interval international without owning a timeshare ( I have RCI membership and I use it to buy the extra vacation /last minute deal) I would like to do the same thing with Interval international.
I...
In order to keep my costs down living in timeshares all year round, I use both RCI and Interval international for special deals. Usually this means that I book timeshares within two months of my stay. This is when timeshares that have excess capacity lower their prices.
I will be doing a...
Hello all,
So I have been a MVC Destination Points owner for about 7 years and never looked at II as a source for vacation planning. I also have received some "Certificates" to be used for a week at II resorts. Have others used these "certificates"?
What is the cost?
Can these be booked...
I'm sorry for the newbie question here which has probably been answered many times, but I I have been trying to find this information for weeks and I just can't.
I don't know how to evaluate how many points I should aim for if I want to buy into a points based system.
If I want to spend a week...
Have 2 exchanges to Aruba in May 2020 that are still active. Aruba has shut off all inbound traffic through end of May. Today I get this email from II.
We regret to inform you that we have been advised that the resort to which you have been confirmed is temporarily closed due to concerns...
Hi all - Would someone kindly walk me through the 'clicks' on the II site to find the Platinum Escapes? I have a Platinum membership but don't see where to find them. (It's probably right under my nose) Thank you in advance.
I received wonderful news that our Independent TS in the Sierras was able to secure a deal w/ II. Wonderful news because I have not been thrilled w/ RCI. It’s our only resort in 2. The TPUs are never enough since we are tied to school schedule. And I do like II platform better. Can’t wait...
My membership just expired, but I'm looking for discount codes
I used to own Marriott, but own Divi
It can be any level, but the better the discount the better.
Thanks!
Hi All. I am impressed with the quality of information shared between members and despite searching cannot find the answer I need. This is my first post.
My timeshare is a European Gold week at MVC Playa Andaluza, Spain. I am a member of II and currently half way through my second year. I...
last week I went on vacation and attending the tour. My mother who was with me owns in Aruba and its a set week and very difficult to transfer to anyone else who may want to use it. She was impressed enough with the presentation and facts that I purchased one. I travel on one 2 week vacation...
Delta Launching New York-Bogota Flights
https://www.caribjournal.com/2019/07/29/delta-launching-new-york-bogota-flights/
by the Caribbean Journal staff / Caribbean Journal / caribjournal.com / July 29, 2019
Delta Air Lines is launching new flights from New York City to Bogota, the carrier said...
Can anyone offer advice. I am considering buying an EY 2 BR at Lawai Beach Resort. Does anyone know what kind of value this resort holds for trading through RCI or II? Wondering if I need to buy a 2 BD or could just buy a 1 BD in Hawaii and potentially be able to trade into a 2 BD elsewhere...
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