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I want to personally wish everyone in this community be safe and healthy over the next few weeks as the uncertainty of this whole situation continues to unfold. While I have no desire to get into debates regarding the seriousness of the infection, its impact on travel (among many other things) is certainly being felt by all! TUG is no exception to this and we are feeling the pain just like most other travel related businesses!
That said, I wanted to make an effort to try to consolidate all the different CV threads on the forums into one post so folks can get the information they need, especially with so many likely staying home more and more!
here is a list of active/current threads on TUG regarding CV:
(note if i missed any please let me know and I will add them)
That said, I wanted to make an effort to try to consolidate all the different CV threads on the forums into one post so folks can get the information they need, especially with so many likely staying home more and more!
here is a list of active/current threads on TUG regarding CV:
Canadian travel to the US or other countries C-19 What’s up?
Looked but didn’t see what’s going on crossing the borders Dave
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Are you preparing for a possible Covid-19 outbreak at home?
Yesterday, the CDC announced that Covid-19 will most likely become an issue here in the US also and noted that hospitals, schools, etc should start to prepare. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/health/coronavirus-us.html On the cruise news thread that Richard has been adding to Bogey21 asked...
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How exchange companies are handling cancellations thread
I have a feeling that this topic is going to be all over the board and it may be helpful to keep all the info in one place as lots of us are interested in knowing. As we all get information. Please share here. Personally, I have a RCI TPU exchange into Disneyworld that starts next week...
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Costco and Coronavirus Panic-Shopping
I wasn't going to post anything here about stocking up in preparation of a widespread Coronavirus epidemic, but what happened today kind of changed my mind. My spouse just got home, literally exhausted, from a very long day working at Costco. The projected sales for the day in our warehouse...
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Refund for Coronavirus cancellations?
I have rented several rooms at Disney on eBay for the next several weeks. Due to the Coronavirus several are requesting refunds. How would you handle these requests? i understand Disney is closed however Bonnet Creek is open and it’s past the cancellation date so I would be at a loss. Please...
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Coronavirus Wreaking Havoc on Your Travel Plans?
We are feeling lucky that we had no particular difficulty in November with cruise stops in Taiwan, and China or with our departure from Hong Kong. Then for next week, my DW had signed up for a painting class. She;s a watercolorist and this instructor has some notoriety. She felt lucky to be able...
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COVID-19 Travel Waiver
HGVC's current travel waiver (as of March 12 2020): We are waiving booking cancellation and modification fees for stays through Tuesday, March 31, for guests traveling to and from Japan and South Korea. We are also waiving booking cancellation and modification fees for stays through Friday...
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FYI - Disney World and Universal closing for COVID-19
Both through the end of the month, at least for now... https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2020/03/13/walt-disney-world-resort-closing-amid-covid-19-pandemic/
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A Mysterious Virus in Central China Has Infected Dozens, Raising Fears of a New Epidemic. Here's What to Know
A Mysterious Virus in Centra] China Has Infected Dozens, Raising Fears of a New Epidemic. Here's What to Know. https://time.com/5759289/wuhan-pneumonia-outbreak-disease/ Richard
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Today's letter from Vistana
As a valued member of the Vistana Signature Experiences family, we wanted to provide you with an update on our ongoing efforts to keep our resorts around the globe comfortable and safe environments for our Owners, guests, and associates. Simply put, there is no higher priority for our...
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Marriott's Failure on the Coronavirus Pandemic
To date, as both a Titanium member of Bonvoy and a Vistana AND a Marriott Vacation Club owner, I've received nothing regarding the COVID-19 situation regarding reservations, etc. Instead, I get an "Exclusive Owner Events" invite to events that may very well get cancelled in the next couple of...
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Rental strict cancellation policy - Covid19
Let me preface this by saying I’ve rented units in the past with a no refund policy and have lost money by not being able to go, that’s the risk you run when renting. Current situation: I posted my week with a full service site and I have a renter who used the website to book a week in March...
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Is RCI playing nice on Covid19 cancellations
We have two weeks booked at the Sheraton in Phoenix in April and it is looking very unlikely that we will be able to travel. Our provincial government in Alberta has advised no one to travel at this time. A day ago it was for anyone over 65 but upgraded today to include anyone. We don't...
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Dealing with covid 19 in our community
No surprise to me is that covid 19 has made it to our community. We are close enough to Seattle that it just seemed a matter of time. How it made it here is interesting. It was a square dance out in a country grange type building. I thought it would have been a basket ball tournament or some...
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POTUS - Europe travel
I'm not going to lie. Just heard POTUS's speech and I'm devastated. As many of you know, my 16 year old daughter is an AFS exchange student in Switzerland. She left in August. Scheduled to be done 6/1, She is so so so homesick. I booked a trip last week to visit her week of 4/4 to see her...
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II allowing changes to getaways due to Coronavirus
Just got off phone with II, they allowed me to get a "replacement" getaway certificate for a future getaway to be taken by Dec 31. I had bought the Allianz Insurance, but Pandemics aren't covered. If you call...... Talk politely with the II rep. Had to get out of our end of month trip to...
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Could entire timeshare resorts close down due to the corona virus?
Basketball games cancelled. Travel in many businesses cancelled. Stadium events cancelled. Frankly, anywhere there is a gathering of people of more than 20 appears to be cancelled. What about timeshare resorts? Some resorts temporarily house 1000s of guest from many parts of the globe. Some...
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No more spectators at PGA events starting from March 13, 2020 due to coronavirus
https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/pga-tour-bans-fans-from-remainder-of-2020-players-championship-future-events-due-to-coronavirus/
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Concerned with Hospital Prepareness
I am concerned with how prepared our local Hospitals are to handle the influx of Coronavirus Patients. Patti's sister is a Nurse at a Hospital in Vancouver Washington. The Hospital does not have sufficient N95 Masks and other equipment for the Staff. So only the Charge Nurse in each Unit/Floor...
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Free booking changes announced
Letter today... Diamond offering free changes. Post on Vistana thread says Vistana customers sol. 1 for Diamond. Sent from my SM-A505G using Tapatalk
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Disneyland closing for rest of month
Starting Saturday (why not tomorrow?) Disneyland is closed until April 1st.
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HGVC waiving reservation cancellation fees/booking fees
https://www.hiltongrandvacations.com/en/travel-alert Existing Reservations We are waiving Club cancellation penalties for travel to any HGV property for check-in dates before May 15, 2020, and we are also refunding your booking fee for applicable reservations. For faster service, you may...
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Cancun in 2 weeks... Cancel or chance it?
Hubby and I are scheduled to go to Cancun and will be staying at the Lagunamar resort in about 2 weeks. He thinks that we should cancel due to concerns that we don’t know what will happen in the next 2-3 weeks with the coronavirus. Media is hyping this thing up and just causing a frenzy! We...
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Can an employer force you to self quarantine for travel out of the country (thread started 3-10-20)
My husband works for a small privately owned private K-8 school, in New Jersey. The people who own the school have made a policy that anyone who travels out of the country must self quarantine for 14 days upon return. We are due to leave for Aruba on 4/10. Aruba is not a "hot spot" Does...
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NOTHING about COVID-19 on RCI or II?
We are leaving for the US tomorrow from Canada for a stay in HHI. I was surprised this morning the neither RCI or II have ANY statements visible on their sites about the (now) pandemic. With the travel restrictions announced yesterday by POTUS, there must be hundreds of Europeans who can no...
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(note if i missed any please let me know and I will add them)