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    Marriott wants to transform the Sheraton experience

    I know the hotel is separate from the timeshare side. However, I wonder if this is promising for what MVC will do with Vistana - since there is coordination between the hotel and timeshare brands...
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    Marriott Vacation Club - Secondary Market

    I'm thinking about buying a Marriott Vacation Club week on the secondary market. Has anyone had any experience (good or bad) with using a week purchased on the secondary market? I'm concerned that I might go to the bottom of the list with respect to availability and preferred unit assignments...
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    Marriott to Own ILG and all of Hyatt Timeshares

    https://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2018/04/30/marriotts-timeshare-business-buys-hyatt-timeshares-starwood-timeshares-marriott-didnt-want/ I was in Key West last week and was told that Marriott was buying Interval Leisure Group for $5 billion and would effectively have ownership of all of...
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    Myrtle Beach Marriott OceanWatch Villas June 17-22 2-Bedroom OF/OV

    Myrtle Beach Marriott OceanWatch Villas June 17-22 2-Bedroom OceanFront if possible please.
  5. AriMorgan

    Marriott Royal Palms Annual 2 bed

    Week 44 Annual Unit 4372 Maint. Fees $1200 approx. 2018 MFs paid by seller 2018 usage available to buyer transfer and recording fees paid by seller 11631
  6. ushulu

    split a week?

    does marriott allow split a week (like 5 days at a place and 2 days at another property?) I learnt here that for westin, they can book 8 months in advance for split week (less than 7 days stay)....how about marriott? Thank you so much!!
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    Legacy Adventures Inc

    Anyone bought Marriott Destination points through them?
  8. ushulu

    difference for lahaina & napili?

    I searched...I couldnt find any info about if there is any difference between these two buildings...seems to me except the location (one is south of the main hotel, one is north)....is there any other differences that I should know before i buy one? Really appreciated! :)
  9. Jayco29D

    Ritz Carlton St Thomas

    I know Ritz Carlton St Thomas is closed now. However, I am wondering how hard it is to book Ritz Carlton St Thomas at 13 months using Marriott Destination Club Points?
  10. Jayco29D

    Marriott Resale DC Point Benefits

    Just double checking on this. 1) Do Marriott DC points bought on the resale market come with all the same benefits as buying DC Points direct after the activation fee is paid? As I understand they do have all benefits except the ability to convert DC Points to Marriott Rewards points. 2) Do...
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    Hilton Head, Marriott's Harbour Point, April 8-15

    7 nights at Marriott's Harbour Point Resort, April 8-15. $700. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, in-room laundry, balcony, complimentary parking. Sleeps 6. Watch the PGA's RBC Heritage Classic or play on one of the many courses on the island. PM me if interested.
  12. SunandFun83

    Marriott Canyon Villas Studio March 4-11 $700

    The Canyon Villas studio was renovated with a 3/4 size fridge, coffee maker, toaster and micro-wave. Every building has a washer/dryer and carports. The resort shares amenities with the JW Marriott Desert Ridge. You get a lazy river, spa, two tournament quality golf courses, and tennis...
  13. taterhed

    Buying another timeshare....thoughts?

    Howdy all.... Thought I'd get a group opinion. We do Hawaii every year--two weeks for now, until retirement--and decided to shift our ownership. We're going to sell Waiohai and buy a different timeshare. We're considering our alternatives and trying to be open-minded. In a few years...
  14. Mr. Vker

    Canadian Users of Chase Marriott Card [Affiliation Ends 3/15/18]

    Not sure how many of those might be, but just saw thread on FT. Apparently Chase has discontinued this card in Canada. It's showing as Scotia Bank on credit reports now and no new applications are being accepted as of Sept 5. They are expecting to be transitioned to a new type of card. I am US...
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    Sheraton Broadway Plantation - 2 BR GOLD - FREE + $250!

    Free to a good home: 2BR villa at SBP in the Plantation phase. Every year and floats in the gold season: 1, 7-8, 44-46, 48, 51 and 52. No lock-off. First use is for 2019. MF for 2017 was $954.40. No Starpoints or Staroptions. This unit is a great trader in Interval and it has the Starwood...
  16. JaxCalle

    Late Deposit of Marriott Week - Take 2br Now or wait for Lockoff Replacement Week later??

    Friends! Please help! I'm late in depositing my Marriott (silver) 2 br (lock-off) week for 2018 Branson and there are NO MORE Lock-offs available. Only 2 br. Which means, I will pay $1,400 this year for ONE WEEK in a 2 br. :bawl: I was late because I was planning on selling my week and last...
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    Best Marriott Hotel Category 1-5

    My wife and I have a five day Marriott certificate to stay in a category 1-5 hotel. I'd like to hear from the vast wisdom and experience of the TUG community on what you might consider to be the best stay option for this certificate. We were just in D.C. over Thanksgiving but at $82/night, I...
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    Buying resale Marriott points - what do you lose?

    We are investigating a Marriott resale TS purchase - and even willingly went to a presentation at Myrtle beach so as to be well informed. (We are TS owners at a Mexican resort and thus have an RCI account plus we have a reasonably good TUG based knowledge background). They “offered” to empty...
  19. forestgump14

    MARRIOTT HARBOUR LAKE 2BDRM DEC 14-21 $700 near Disney

    2 Bedroom, 2 Bath unit available December 14-21st, 2017. Please PM me if interested, dates firm.
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    Marriott's Grand Chateau in Las Vegas 1 Bedroom Nov 3 - 10 2017

    Have a 1 Bedroom with Kitchen, Living and Dining Room at the Marriott Grand Chateau in Vegas for Nov 3 - 10 2017. PM me if interested, I can't go.
  21. SunandFun83

    Marriott Canyon Villas - Phoenix Nov 18-25 Studio

    $700 for seven nights in the deluxe studio. renovated in 2014 with a 3/4 size fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and a wet bar. Private balcony, free parking in carport and washer/dryer in each building. Thanksgiving Week and a great sunny time of year. This is the full two bedroom...
  22. forestgump14

    MARRIOTT'S GRANDE VISTA RESORT 2 BDRM 10/29 - 11-5

    2 BDRM Sleeps 8 at Grande Vista near Disney October 29 - November 5 (Sunday to Sunday) $700 for the week. This is my only 2 BDRM available. Message me or comment if interested. Forest 9376024429
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    Had anyone sold MVC to RCI?

    We have been owners and have quite a few points with Marriott Vacation Club and we were approached by RCI to sell our points/deeds and buy their into their (RCI) points. Have to admit the maintenance fees at Marriott are killing us and the fees for RCI are much lower. After the sales person...
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    Marriott Hawaii Trading Power in II

    Many Tuggers say buy where you will stay and I have also read some posts indicating it is getting harder to trade within II since Marriott is trying to save space for its DP owners. We are trying to decide if we should buy a Marriott EOY 2 bedroom lockoff in Maui Ocean Club or Ko Olina or a 2...
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    Marriott St Kitts Deed Transfer

    Has anyone done a deed transfer in St Kitts recently? If so, how long did it take? Any recommendations for good companies or lawyers to use for the closing and transfer process?
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    Marriott's Playa Andaluza, Spain Aug 26 2017 - Sept 2 2017

    I have a 2 bed apartment available for rent at the Marriott's Playa Andaluza 5* resort near Marbella in Spain for 7 nights. The unit sleeps 4 privately and 6 with the sofa bed (or wheel-in bed if you choose) and is in easy reach of Malaga or Gibraltar airports. This is a great resort for kids or...
  27. rbone100

    FREE - Marriott St Kitts 2BR FLOATING GOLD WEEK!

    Maintenance and taxes are $1857 annually. The receiver of the timeshare is responsible for closing/transfer/title costs. Marriott also charges a fee of approx $120 to place the timeshare in your name and establish access to their website. The deed transfer can be handled by an exchange company...
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    Buying a timeshare how can you check there is no outstanding debt

    Hi I'm looking at buying a timeshare from a third party and firstly keen to ensure that the seller actually owns the timeshare and also that there is no outstanding debt on the timeshare too. Is there anyway I can check this myself?
  29. PacifiCoaster

    Question About Purchasing Marriott Resale at Newport Coast Villas

    We are trying to learn more about possibly purchasing a resale week at the Marriott Newport Coast Villas, Gold Season, Annual. We are not interested in the DC program, because we really like the NCV (having stayed there via II Exchanges and Getaways in the past). We have already read a...
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    Exchanging internally with Marriott or through II

    If i own a timeshare in platinum season and with a Travel index of 150. Does that mean I can almost guarantee myself an exhchange with any Marriott resort in the world especially if I have a 3 bed and maybe looking to exchange into a 2 bed. Also if I was to exchange with II would the same...
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