Costa Linda and Playa Linda Aruba with RCI

[amanven]

I have been considering going to Costa Linda or Playa Linda in Aruba. Although they are both in the II directory, it appears the only chance to get into either resort by exchange or otherwise is by going through RCI. I am not a member of RCI and don't want to purchase another exchange company membership to go with my existing II platinum unless I thought I could utilize it to get into Costa Linda or Playa Linda in Aruba . Are there any RCI members out there who can tell me if there is anything avaliable at either of those resorts that would make buying an RCI membership worthwhile?
Also, what do the members here think about the value of maintaining simultaneous membership in both exchange companies.

 

[ocdb8r]

Using Hilton, I see nothing at Costa Linda currently and only a few days (not weeks, literally just a few random days) at Playa Linda in September 2023.

 

[amanven]

Using Hilton, I see nothing at Costa Linda currently and only a few days (not weeks, literally just a few random days) at Playa Linda in September 2023.

Thank you! That confirms some suspicions I had. Even Red Week doesn't seem to have much avaliable for rent at either resort.

 

[R1964]

There are several Aruba Facebook groups and both resorts have rentals from owners available. www.facebook.com/groups/280505062427264, www.facebook.com/groups/arubatimeshares. Just make sure that you verify ownership before sending any more for a rental.

 

[jwalk03]

I saw Playa Linda available as an exchange earlier this week in II. It does come up periodically. If you want to stay there would probably be best to start an ongoing search in Interval to get a match.

 

[gln60]

I have also seen Playa Linda II availability occaisionally…but only Studios

 

[melisarn]

I have got a match with Costa Linda thru RCI

 

[gnipgnop]

I have got a match with Costa Linda thru RCI

I also got a match and was advised of construction going on through Sept. 30th at the resort. Do you, or anyone, know what type of construction and where it will be at the resort?