Abound contest

[dioxide45]

We just received notice 2 days ago that we won 500 plus points so wondering the same, are they still giving away prizes? We had won 500 way back when the contest started and we received those.

Since contestants had to claim prizes, by clicking on a link from the email and filling out a form, I supsect there were some unclaimed prizes. They are probably redrawing or drawing for those prizes that went unclaimed.

 

[Denise L]

I received an email a couple of days ago saying that I won a towel and a Shutterfly book.

 

[grgs]

The 1,000 Bonvoy points that I won at finally showed up in my husband's account on May 25. In terms of the 500 Plus Points that I won at the end of March, still nothing. I received the email from HelloWorld telling me to follow up with Owner Services, so I sent them an email. We'll see.

 

[DavidnRobin]

The 1,000 Bonvoy points that I won at finally showed up in my husband's account on May 25. In terms of the 500 Plus Points that I won at the end of March, still nothing. I received the email from HelloWorld telling me to follow up with Owner Services, so I sent them an email. We'll see.

My 500 bonus points arrived in about 4-weeks - already used them for a 4-nite 1Bd stay at Marriott Las Vegas Grand Chateau (last week to see Billy Strings). I combined them with points from a WKV conversion - only $18/nt (and as a bonus came home with more money than I showed up with).

We really enjoyed the GC - great location. Since I now have status (Chairman/Titanium Elite from 3*/Gold) - we got a great room location and late check out.


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[YYJMSP]

Got my 500 points sometime in the last few days, so around 4-5weeks after winning

I can definitely search, but it looks like it will only be enough for a day or two, which I have no immediate plans for yet.

 

[DavidnRobin]

Got my 500 points sometime in the last few days, so around 4-5weeks after winning

I can definitely search, but it looks like it will only be enough for a day or two, which I have no immediate plans for yet.

We used our Abound contest points for a 4-nite stay in a 1Bd LV Grand Chateau - combined with a few points from a WKV P+ conversion.
And no dreaded LV Hotel fee.
Worked out great.


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[DanCali]

We used our Abound contest points for a 4-nite stay in a 1Bd LV Grand Chateau - combined with a few points from a WKV P+ conversion.
And no dreaded LV Hotel fee.
Worked out great.


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Recently visited MGC on a points stay and was pleasantly surprised as it's been 10+ years since we were last there.

I really disliked it when the rooftop pool with little to no shade was the only option. The (not so) newly added pool on the 5th floor is a lot better! The Vegas "vibe" in the lobby along with the Starbucks are a nice touch, as are the daily freebies in the lobby!

I expect to go there more often, especially if the $500+/night hotel room prices at hotels I like persist...

 

[iowaguy09]

Same here!

The 3000 Bonvoy Points I won in the Abound Contest and was notified about on 4/27/23 just posted this morning 6/9/23 in my Bonvoy account. Type = BONUS and Description = MVCI AWARD POINTS.

 

[dioxide45]

The 3000 Bonvoy Points I won in the Abound Contest and was notified about on 4/27/23 just posted this morning 6/9/23 in my Bonvoy account. Type = BONUS and Description = MVCI AWARD POINTS.

Now don't spend them all in one place...

 

[sponger76]

The 3000 Bonvoy Points I won in the Abound Contest and was notified about on 4/27/23 just posted this morning 6/9/23 in my Bonvoy account. Type = BONUS and Description = MVCI AWARD POINTS.

I hadn't checked in a while, but after your post I did. The last of three 1,000 Bonvoy point prizes I had won finally posted on May 25. Still no sign of my second or third 500 Abound point prizes.

 

[iowaguy09]

Now don't spend them all in one place...

Earn and burn, baby! Just looking for that 38,000 or 88,000 point night so I can combine with one of my credit card free nights, haha!

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Datapoint: I was able to make my first reservation with my 500 Abound point winning. it was a great way to experience the system. I was able to check availability but the system wouldn't allow me to book these points online so called the Vistana Abound trained number. They answered in 2 minutes and they booked my dates which were consistent with the online system.

The rep also confirmed that if I need more points, I could transfer in MVC points from others. This is a game changer for me for certain low point resorts.

Where do I find the list of Vistana Resort Abound point requirements? I checked MVC Abound sticky and the document only contained MVC properties.

 

[DanCali]

Where do I find the list of Vistana Resort Abound point requirements? I checked MVC Abound sticky and the document only contained MVC properties.

Inside this document you'll find all resorts:

Abound 2024 Points Charts

I noticed that they released the individual points charts for the resorts, so I put it all in a booklet for everyone's convenience. All copyrights belong to Marriott Vacation Club. (@StevenTing - Please upload to vacationpointexchange as well when you get a chance) I had to compress the file...

tugbbs.com

They are also available as individual resorts/pages via the MVC website, but not sure if it's accessible via the Vistana user interface version.

 

[DavidnRobin]

Datapoint: I was able to make my first reservation with my 500 Abound point winning. it was a great way to experience the system. I was able to check availability but the system wouldn't allow me to book these points online so called the Vistana Abound trained number. They answered in 2 minutes and they booked my dates which were consistent with the online system.

The rep also confirmed that if I need more points, I could transfer in MVC points from others. This is a game changer for me for certain low point resorts.

Where do I find the list of Vistana Resort Abound point requirements? I checked MVC Abound sticky and the document only contained MVC properties.

I was able to book online using the 500 points that I received from the Abound contest combined with the points that I obtained via Vistana-Abound conversion.


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[CalGalTraveler]

One more DP: I was not able to setup a waitlist search when a stay is not available at a Westin/Sheraton. They plan on enabling that functionality but only works for MVC properties at the moment.

 

[Denise L]

I received an email a couple of days ago saying that I won a towel and a Shutterfly book.

Update: Received a matte black Corksicle 25 oz. triple insulated water bottle with a stainless steel screwtop in the mail yesterday. It has ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS on the side. It's super heavy.

A note was included that said that they ran out of whatever I won (towel) and were sending this product of equivalent value.

I wasn't paying attention since I love my Vistanas and never wanted to own a Marriott, but is the umbrella name ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS?

 

[sponger76]

Update: Received a matte black Corksicle 25 oz. triple insulated water bottle with a stainless steel screwtop in the mail yesterday. It has ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS on the side. It's super heavy.

A note was included that said that they ran out of whatever I won (towel) and were sending this product of equivalent value.

I wasn't paying attention since I love my Vistanas and never wanted to own a Marriott, but is the umbrella name ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS?

No, the umbrella corporation is Marriott Vacations Worldwide. But the contest was specifically to spread awareness of the launch of Abound, so that is probably why the physical prizes have that wording on them.

 

[dioxide45]

Update: Received a matte black Corksicle 25 oz. triple insulated water bottle with a stainless steel screwtop in the mail yesterday. It has ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS on the side. It's super heavy.

A note was included that said that they ran out of whatever I won (towel) and were sending this product of equivalent value.

I wasn't paying attention since I love my Vistanas and never wanted to own a Marriott, but is the umbrella name ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS?

The points program is called Abound by Marriott Vacations. So when you elect a VOI for Club Points you are getting Abound Club Points. Abound is just a marketing name for the combined points program.

 

[Eric B]

Update: Received a matte black Corksicle 25 oz. triple insulated water bottle with a stainless steel screwtop in the mail yesterday. It has ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS on the side. It's super heavy.

A note was included that said that they ran out of whatever I won (towel) and were sending this product of equivalent value.

I wasn't paying attention since I love my Vistanas and never wanted to own a Marriott, but is the umbrella name ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS?

I got a replacement prize as well, mentioned it on this thread:

Abound Boar

FedEx just dropped this off. Not sure why I got it, although I had won an Abound towel in the contest. Weird looking towel if that's it. Anyone else get one?

tugbbs.com

At least I think that's what happened - they didn't include a note but I had won a towel that I never got. Kind of like this better anyway. (Sorry, @bizaro86)

 

[DanCali]

Update: Received a matte black Corksicle 25 oz. triple insulated water bottle with a stainless steel screwtop in the mail yesterday. It has ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS on the side. It's super heavy.

A note was included that said that they ran out of whatever I won (towel) and were sending this product of equivalent value.

I wasn't paying attention since I love my Vistanas and never wanted to own a Marriott, but is the umbrella name ABOUND BY MARRIOTT VACATIONS?

Looks like a great "water bottle"

They call it "water bottle" on Amazon too, but the video in the product description shows a lady dumping a whole bottle of white wine in there. Love it even more!

https://www.amazon.com/Corkcicle-Canteen-25oz-Gloss-Powder/dp/B08XC3RW39?th=1

 

[dioxide45]

Looks like a great "water bottle"

They call it "water bottle" on Amazon too, but the video in the product description shows a lady dumping a whole bottle of white wine in there. Love it even more!

https://www.amazon.com/Corkcicle-Canteen-25oz-Gloss-Powder/dp/B08XC3RW39?th=1

Marriott is now promoting bringing your own booze to the pools!

 

[YYJMSP]

Hmm, don't think it's letting me book online using my 500 points -- i keep getting the following no matter what i chose for location/duration when it comes out to 500 points or less:

There is availability at the resort for the day you selected. However, you may not have the number of Points in your account to complete the reservation for this usage year. Please try these additional options: Revisit your points balance to view available points. Check eligibility to bank your points into your desired use year. If you are an owner of weeks enrolled with Abound by Marriott Vacations, you may be eligible to elect to receive Club Points for your current year or future year usage week(s). If the issue remains unresolved, contact Owner Services.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

Hmm, don't think it's letting me book online using my 500 points -- i keep getting the following no matter what i chose for location/duration when it comes out to 500 points or less:

There is availability at the resort for the day you selected. However, you may not have the number of Points in your account to complete the reservation for this usage year. Please try these additional options: Revisit your points balance to view available points. Check eligibility to bank your points into your desired use year. If you are an owner of weeks enrolled with Abound by Marriott Vacations, you may be eligible to elect to receive Club Points for your current year or future year usage week(s). If the issue remains unresolved, contact Owner Services.

I had to call to book my reservation. The system only recognized our undeposited enrolled Vistana week. I am glad I can at least look online for availability rather than having to call and play 20 questions.

For someone who will rarely if ever deposit our WKORVN, winning the 500 Abound points was a great try and buy to understand the system. Although I initially thought 500 wasn't enough points to book anything, I am pleasantly surprised that I can find several free weeknights to extend vacations or short stays. The ability to search online helps to understand availability if I were to buy more points. I am glad they gave us until 2024 to find something.

Thanks MVC!

 

[DanCali]

Hmm, don't think it's letting me book online using my 500 points -- i keep getting the following no matter what i chose for location/duration when it comes out to 500 points or less:

There is availability at the resort for the day you selected. However, you may not have the number of Points in your account to complete the reservation for this usage year. Please try these additional options: Revisit your points balance to view available points. Check eligibility to bank your points into your desired use year. If you are an owner of weeks enrolled with Abound by Marriott Vacations, you may be eligible to elect to receive Club Points for your current year or future year usage week(s). If the issue remains unresolved, contact Owner Services.

This happened to me too, but I was able to resolve it by either logging out and logging in again or using a different browser. However, I was making my reservation by using my MVC owner account and starting out on that website.

 

[sail27bill]

Well I have spent the last week going back and forth with owner services about my missing vacation club points. According to them, you can only win one instant prize of 500 points. I have read their rules and I believe that they are incorrect (as I know people who have received multiple 500 point wins). I believe that owner services is confusing instant wins with Weekly prize wins (which are different and which cannot be won more than once). The person that I have been dealing with is very nice but I think that I might need to escalate. Does anyone have a good contact that helped them with their missing prize wins?

Thanks in advance.