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orlando

  1. B

    Free timeshares give away. Will pay for closing.

    Hello, My mother has 3 timeshares. One in Branson, one in Orlando at or by Disney and one in Mexico. She wants out of them. She no longer travels and us kids do not want them. We will pay for closing cost on them. The Branson one is a week system with RCI. The Florida one is for points with RCI...
  2. K

    Want Vacation accommodation in Clearwater Beach

    Want family vacation rentals accommodation in Clearwater beach from 13 June to 16 June 2021
  3. V

    Free Vacation Villas at Fantasy World 2, Orlando, Annual Float 234 w/lockout, Fees Just Paid

    Vacation Villas at Fantasy World 2, Orlando, Annual Float 234 w/lockout, Fees Just Paid This is a Festiva owned property and is only a few miles from Disney. The fees were just paid and there is a exchange you can do right now if you want. the annual fees are $800 but I can provide the...
  4. M

    Orlando Vacation Village Bargain deal

    2 bedroom lockout, two bathrooms, 8 sleeps, great location for Disney Magic World Kingdom, Universal Studios, Seaworld and others. Great for families, pool, hottub, arcade area, fitness center, business center and other. Everything has being paid, payments up-to-date, only maintenance fee.
  5. RNCollins

    Universal Orlando announces first-ever Military Freedom Pass, no blockout dates

    Universal Orlando announces first-ever Military Freedom Pass, no blockout dates https://attractionsmagazine.com/universal-orlando-announces-first-ever-military-freedom-pass/ https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/military-deals-specials
  6. RNCollins

    Frontier Airlines Launches New Flights to Cancun, Dominican Republic

    Frontier Airlines Launches New Flights to Cancun, Dominican Republic https://www.caribjournal.com/2021/02/11/frontier-airlines-launches-new-flights-to-cancun-dominican-republic/ Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Photo by vicentegarridoj / www.shutterstock.com
  7. A

    FREE - Westgate Blue Tree, Orlando, FL - Odd Year All Season Floating Week

    2 Bedroom Deluxe Unit 2021 Maintenance and Taxes Paid: $853 We will pay title and transfer fees.
  8. ambrosij

    Free Time Shares Multiple Red Week Destination RCI Points

    Hello TUG it's been a loong time since eIve been around. I have five time shares I'd like to make available to the community. It got to the point where we had millions of RCI points and realistically never any time to travel - so it's time to say goodbye to the timeshares, and at the time when I...
  9. B

    HELP needed re: “Upgrading” into Sheraton Flex (from Vistana Cascades Orlando)

    HELP needed! Ok, I got roped into going to my “owner update“ last week while using my timeshare at Vistana Cascades in Orlando, and despite insisting that I would NOT buy anything, I got convinced to sign a new contract to “upgrade” into the Sheraton Flex program. I am still within my 10-day...
  10. RNCollins

    Universal Orlando reveals its holiday plans

    Universal Orlando reveals its holiday plans https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Universal-Orlando-reveals-its-holiday-plans Diagon Alley will be decked out for the holidays later this month in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Photo: Travel Weekly
  11. RNCollins

    Disney unveils room-and-ticket discount

    Disney unveils room-and-ticket discount By Jamie Biesiada / Hotels / Travel Weekly / www.travelweekly.com / September 1, 2020 https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disney-unveils-room-and-ticket-promotion “Disney has introduced the Magic Is Here promotion, in which guests at the...
  12. S

    7/1-4 WYNDHAM OCEAN WALK 3 BR OCEANFRONT

    This is a DELUXE 3 BEDROOM CONDO accommodating 10, with 2 king beds, 2 doubles and 2 sleeper sofas. For more information and pictures please see "Extra Holidays.com". Resort is 5 mi away from Daytona International Speedway, and 5.6 mi from Daytona Beach International Airport. $500 There are no...
  13. M

    Availability in Orlando area this weekend only

    We decided to stay a little longer in Orlando area and need a 1 or 2 bedroom for the weekend. Check in 3/27 Check out 3/29 Something inexpensive preferred Thank you in advance
  14. M

    Orlando needed....

    Needed a 1 bedroom or bigger for this coming weekend if possible 3/13 - 3/16 No preference on place Thank you in advance
  15. D

    1 or 2 Bedrooms, 5 Min to Disney World, 3/29-4/5, Vacation Village at Parkway

    Spend the week of March 29 - April 5 at Vacation Village at Parkway, Orlando (Kissimmee) FL, in a two-bed, two-bath lock-off unit that sleeps 8 (4 per suite). Each lock-off suite is complete with a full kitchen, bedroom and living room. The larger suite (1000 square feet) has a king bed in the...
  16. S

    ORLANDO - I am Looking to rent Wyndham Bonnet Creek 12/29/2019 to 1/3/2020

    Let mevknow what you got please.
  17. J

    Free 3 bedroom lockoff Grande Villas Resort in Orlando

    3 bedroom lockoff, Floating week, floating unit, Diamond season, can reserve any week of the year. Can trade with Diamond exchange, RCI or II. Annual fee of $1150 for 2020 has been paid. 2019 weeks deposited to Diamond exchange system good for 3 more years. Free closing, free 2019...
  18. RNCollins

    Lakeland worth a stop when traversing the I-4 Corridor

    Lakeland worth a stop when traversing the I-4 Corridor https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Insights/Lakeland-worth-a-stop-when-traversing-the-I-4-Corridor By Holly V. Kapherr / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Dec 11, 2019 “The drive between Tampa/St. Pete and Orlando can be a...
  19. GladlyGoingGordon

    Free 2BR Open Week Even Year at Westgate Lakes

    Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa 9500 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 4.1/5, 10,303 Google reviews 2 bedroom - 2 bath (dedicated 2 bdm.) Mortgage - Paid In Full Unit # - Not Fixed Week - Open Week, Every Even Year Maintenance Fee: $1130, even years only. Due 2020/2022/2024 etc. Usage: Any...
  20. Tank

    Holiday Inn Vacation Club Orange Lake Nice revue

    Nice review on Orange Lake in Kissemee. This is a Holiday Inn Vacation Club resort. Gives a nice insight of the resort of what it has to offer https://www.canadiantraveller.com/A-Kissimmee-Resort-that-Promises-a-Real-Vacation-for-Parents-Too Dave
  21. CPNY

    MVC cypress harbor in Orlando room configurations

    Looking to book an II getaway and the dates that work for me only have the cypress Harbor available. There are three of us traveling. Can someone tell me if there are two queen or full beds in the second bedroom? Is it one bed and a pull out in the second bedroom along with a pull out in the...
  22. JudyS

    Orlando for Christmas: 1Bdrm at the Sheraton Vistana, Dec 20 -27

    Enjoy Christmas week in a One-Bedroom Villa at the Sheraton Vistana Resort, just minutes away from Disney World! I have already reserved a one-bedroom villa for Friday, December 20, 2019 to Friday, December 27, 2019. I am asking $700 for the week, with no other charges. I also have the same...
  23. Brokenjeep

    Florida - Send me what you have! Dec22-Jan7 all or portion including Week52 [2019]

    I am looking for Week 52 [of 2019]... and all or portion of the time between Dec 22-Jan7. My plans are open and in the past, we have gotten lucky. Family of 4, can be 1-4 bedrooms, lock-offs are fine and the price in proportion to the amenities. Please let me know if you have anything...
  24. E

    Orlando, FL Bryan's Spanish Cove -Diamond Resorts 2BR 11/30 -12/07 $650

    2BR unit at Bryan's Spanish Cove by Diamond Resorts near Orlando, FL attractions on Lake Bryan, running the week of 11/30 for $650. Message me here.
  25. simpsontruckdriver

    Jackie "Queen Of Versailles" Siegel has regrets

    The Siegels (owners of Westgate timeshares) have been building their mansion for the last 11 years. She regrets it, now that they want to focus on drug addiction - and bilking timeshare visitors.
  26. dleroux000

    WANTED : ORLANDO 11/13 for 7 NIGHTS . ANY SIZED UNIT

    Anything in Orlando for a week checking in Wednesday 11/13 and checking out 11/19-20 . Send me a direct message or email direct at backupemail9256@gmail.com Dale
  27. F

    Grande Vista or Sable Palms needed 8/17-24

    Family will be in Orlando for a reunion and are staying at their TS properties at Grande Vista and at Sable Palms. Would like to see if anyone has either for the week of 8/17-8/24 for me to rent. Thank you.
  28. P

    RCI Last Call Vacations inventory in Orlando in late January

    I own two properties-- DVC AKV and BG in Gatlinburg. Since my DVC membership includes an RCI membership, I never created an RCI profile under my BG account, and I'm not interested in doing so regardless. The issue with this setup is that I cannot see any RCI inventory in Orlando. I'm planing a...
  29. DoorCountyGirl

    Sheraton Vistana Resort 2BR/2ba for TODAY

    Any established TUGGER: I must leave Orlando. UPDATED MONDAY AT MIDNIGHT You can have the remainder of my 2br/2ba Sheraton Vistana Resort right now. Stay thru Friday at 10am. I’ll pay it forward and leave your keys at the front desk as my guest! First come, first served. Message me on here. By...
  30. M

    Last minute Orlando or Kissimmee needed....

    Had a emergency family situation in Orlando Need a last minute, inexpensive stay in Orlando or Kissimmee area Preferred check in Sunday 6/23 or Monday 6/24 Can be any amount of days Minimum of 2 days would be great Please let me know as I'll be checking around with my own timeshares as well...
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