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- Marriott Grande Ocean, Marriott Surfwatch, Marriott Manor Club Sequel
I currently do not own any timeshares, so if my questions seems basic, please forgive me. Thanks in advance!
I am considering buying Marriott Cypress Harbour (two bedroom unit) or Marriott Grande Vista (two bedroom lock out). (resale) Both are gold weeks - weeks 18-23/34-50 for Cypress Harbour and weeks 18-21/35-50 for Grande Vista. I was told lock outs are better, as can be split into two weeks. Cypress Harbour only has dedicated 2 bedroom units.
I usually go to Orlando in October, so would plan to use mostly home resort. Of course, I want flexibility if needed. Which do you think has better trade power? My family is myself, husband and 7 year old twins. I know over time, my needs may change as kids get older, so of course I want flexibility.
If I don't want my week can it be deposited in II and I can choose another available Orlando resort? If so, can it be another Marriott? How do Getaways weeks work? Am I allowed to choose another Orlando Marriott or am I prohibited from doing so?
If my use year starts 2013, am I able to take advantage of an available Getaway if available, or must I wait until 2013?
I hear mixed reviews on buying Orlando. Some say it is a good trade, while others say not to buy Orlando, as timeshare weeks are easy to exchange into.
We stayed at Cypress Harbour and really liked it. My friend has stayed at Grande Vista and cannot recommend it high enough. (She owns Aruba Surf Club.) We have also rented weeks at Marriott Ford Colony, Wyndham Bonnet Creek and Diamond Resort Greensprings in Williamsburg.
Any advice you can extend to me would be much appreciated! BTW, I am looking to purchase RESALE and have been lurking on these boards for 6 months. Lots of great advice! Thank you!
I am considering buying Marriott Cypress Harbour (two bedroom unit) or Marriott Grande Vista (two bedroom lock out). (resale) Both are gold weeks - weeks 18-23/34-50 for Cypress Harbour and weeks 18-21/35-50 for Grande Vista. I was told lock outs are better, as can be split into two weeks. Cypress Harbour only has dedicated 2 bedroom units.
I usually go to Orlando in October, so would plan to use mostly home resort. Of course, I want flexibility if needed. Which do you think has better trade power? My family is myself, husband and 7 year old twins. I know over time, my needs may change as kids get older, so of course I want flexibility.
If I don't want my week can it be deposited in II and I can choose another available Orlando resort? If so, can it be another Marriott? How do Getaways weeks work? Am I allowed to choose another Orlando Marriott or am I prohibited from doing so?
If my use year starts 2013, am I able to take advantage of an available Getaway if available, or must I wait until 2013?
I hear mixed reviews on buying Orlando. Some say it is a good trade, while others say not to buy Orlando, as timeshare weeks are easy to exchange into.
We stayed at Cypress Harbour and really liked it. My friend has stayed at Grande Vista and cannot recommend it high enough. (She owns Aruba Surf Club.) We have also rented weeks at Marriott Ford Colony, Wyndham Bonnet Creek and Diamond Resort Greensprings in Williamsburg.
Any advice you can extend to me would be much appreciated! BTW, I am looking to purchase RESALE and have been lurking on these boards for 6 months. Lots of great advice! Thank you!