Destination XChange

[TPNOVO]

I wanted to share another satisfying Destination Exchange transaction and a couple of things I learned.

The Exchange: I was able to exchange my 2 BD LO at Sedona Summitt for two units at Cabo Azul for Spring Break 2020. One is 2 BD Partial Ocean View/Pool room, the other a 1 BD Partial Ocean View Pool room. My Sedona Summit was split and deposited as one Tier 3 and one Tier 4. We did choose to pay a one-tier $175 upgrade fee for each unit, one for the view the other for the room size.

What I learned: If you call Destination Exchange to deposit your week they seem not to charge you the $39 split fee to deposit your LO as two units. Also, ask to have your unit deposited in the highest tier value week. With Sedona Summitt, it is a floating deed so that is possible, but it might not be possible if you have a fixed week deed. It may help you if you have looked at the booklet and know which weeks to have them check. Obviously depositing early helps improve your changes of getting the best Tier value.

So in our first year of retirement, we now have two great trips planned one with each of our 2 kids and their 2 kids, our grandkids.

Thanks, TUG community for helping me learn how to really make the most of my timeshare!

Hello, I realize this is a really old post, but I'm trying to research how my deeded Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort ownership could be used by a new owner (listed here for free giveaway now). I also have a 2 BR lock-off, and in the early days we often split the unit to exchange separately for better options. Haven't used DEX, haven't used TS at all for several years now.

Are you the original buyer for the Summit deeded ownership, or did you get it resale? Trying to learn whether they allow new (non-family) *resale* owners the same privileges as *original* owners, and haven't tracked down a straight answer in writing or from multiple calls to multiple departments at HVC yet. Just looking for fellow tuggers' experience that may set the possible adopter's mind at ease on use of DEX, especially for exchanging outside the home resort or "collection" (i.e. for international travel, not just within U.S. Collection). Any advice or guidance you can provide would be VERY MUCH appreciated, thank you!!

 

[pedro47]

Another question on DEX Extra Exchange Stays the price stated is the cost per day correct? Does that includes taxes and resort fees?

Second question why do you pay at the resort and that on the website?

Third question. Do you receive a confirmation number when booking DEX Extra Days.

Fourth question can you pay on the website for DEX Stays and received confirmation information?

 

[CalGalTraveler]

re: DEX exchanges. If you pay a resort fee it is paid at the resort. RCI exchanges and II pay a resort fee. The exchange and tier upgrades are paid when reserved on the website.

Never used extra cash stays so not sure how treated but I expect the process would be the same.

 

[pedro47]

re: DEX exchanges. If you pay a resort fee it is paid at the resort. RCI exchanges and II pay a resort fee. The exchange and tier upgrades are paid when reserved on the website.

Never used extra cash stays so not sure how treated but I expect the process would be the same.

Thanks you for your quick reply.