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I wanted to provide Marriott Vacation Club a list of what they should do more of to improve their program. I consider myself an experienced traveler and knowledgable of their program. But I also have some ideas on how the program could be better.
In this video, I go through the major...
Asking price: $600/ week
Enjoy July 4th at the Sheraton Desert Oasis resort! Conveniently located just 1/2 mile from Arizona Route 101 (the Pima Parkway), near golf, dining, and shopping. I have already reserved the week of Sat. June 29 - Sat. July 6 .
This is a smaller one-bedroom villa...
Good morning, pls feel free to direct me to links if this has already been asked/answered, I did a search but still had some questions.
I currently own Marriot and Westin deeded properties and am looking to add some points or a deeded week to my portfolio.
I found a Sheraton Vistana property...
Located in Myrtle Beach South Carolina, the Sheraton Braodway Plantation is located about 5 miles away from the beach. The resort is a very family friendly resort with pools for the kids, the adults, plus tons of other activities. There are grocery stores close by and the rooms are spacious...
With all the travel I am doing staying in timeshares full time, I get a lot of opportunities for Owner Updates. This is especially important with regards to Marriott ABOUND as the only real way to get information is to attend a sales presentation. In this update, there were a lot of...
As 2023 approaches and the Merger of Vistana and Marriott gets closer to being fully functional, I felt it would be a great idea to provide an update on how to maximize your points in 2023. Since I am an owner with both Marriott and Vistana, I wanted to cover plans for 2023. For those of you...
I completed my owner update Yesterday and wanted to publish the results quickly. Good news is that there were no changes in the description of Abound. Today was a more traditional sales presentation where they offered an upgrade and their reasoning. So much information is now on the websites...
Just spent a week a Ko Olina and sat through the new presentation into the abound trust point system. I was a originally a Platinum deeded week at the Grand Chateau who then converted to be able to us the MVC exchange company. We had previously canceled buying into the trust points system in...
It is hard not to love staying at the Sheraton Kauai Resort... You are right on the beach... The pool looks out onto the ocean... You can get small cabanas right on the beach... The rooms are of high quality. The one bedroom / one bathroom layout is great. I was in Building 7 on the fourth...
It is hard not to love staying at the Sheraton Kauai Resort... You are right on the beach... The pool looks out onto the ocean... You can get small cabanas right on the beach... The rooms are of high quality. The two bedroom / two bathroom layout is great. I happened to stay here as part of an...
This is a great update on Marriott Vacations Worldwide financials, demographics, markets - includes updates on MVC, Westin, Sheraton, Hyatt and Welk, and Interval... https://ir.marriottvacationsworldwide.com/static-files/1f003fef-f67d-420b-aa1d-e742fad7d963
I have already reserved a one-bedroom villa for Thanksgiving week at the original Sheraton Vistana Resort, close to Disney World! The dates are Sunday, November 21 through Sunday, November 28th. The price is $700.
This is a standalone suite, not part of a lock-out. It is in the Cascades...
Hi new member here, so I recently rescinded but I’m still interested, one of the sales agent said with the 9k package I think it was 30k points he said I could get any hotel under their brand 5 days 4 nights even if it’s Hawaii during peak season, it sounds too good to be true and a load of crap...
I bought at SVV-Bella this summer. The Closing Process is moving rather slow. I have a recorded deed approved by the county, and now the paperwork is in vistanas queue to confirm my ownership on their end. They have had the paperwork since 14 July. My issue is, I am planning a vacation to the...
Hi All, New member to the TUG community and Vacation Club Owner. This past week we purchased the Sheraton Flex Vacation and can really use your guidance and expertise on the offer we received. We are not sure if we made the right decision. It was an emotional buy to be able to travel more...
Hi, new member here! Currently staying at Vistana Villages in Orlando and was invited to a presentation yesterday. Long story short, purchased Sheraton Flex deeded ownership w/25,800 star options/points annually starting in 2022 and a bonus of 50K points this year. Unlimited getaway weeks and...
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...
First Time Resale Buyer just doing research... There is likely a thread out there already, but I'm struggling to find it if so. I am looking at buying a Mandatory SVN Unit. I was hoping someone can point me in the direction of rules that accompany this.
Main Questions are below...
I...
[redacted to comply with forum rules.] I let the birth of my newest little one distract me from banking my SO in time, also slightly blame COVID for the distraction too. All set to expire Dec 31st, 2020. [redacted to comply with forum rules.]
Westin/Sheraton has converted three resorts from hotels to TS resorts. I assume this is to inflate their Flex program offerings. The newest being renovated in puerto Vallarta Mexico. While I know it’s a long shot, does anyone have any intel on future Westin or Sheraton resorts either being...
Fourth of July in Myrtle Beach at the Sheraton Broadway Plantation! I have a one-bedroom, sleeps four suite available for seven nights, checking in Saturday, June 29 and checking out Saturday, July 6. This sleeps four, and my asking price is $695.
This one-bedroom suite has a compact kitchen...
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I came across this site when trying to research and get questions of my own answered about my Sheraton timeshares; I actually have 2 one in Florida and the other in the Bahamas. I was wondering if anyone knows if I stop paying my maintenance fees and if it was foreclosed on would it end...
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 (included). Maintenance Fees: $962.44.
This unit is a great trader in Interval and it has the Starwood preference for all...
Christmas at the beautiful Sheraton Vistana Resort! I have already reserved the week of Saturday, December 22, 2018 to Saturday, December 29, 2018.
For various reasons, I didn't get around to listing my weeks until very late this year. I also have Sunday, December 23 to Sunday, December 30 at...
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