Exotic Travel Club

[fsa317]

Hi,
A friend of mine is at a resort in Mexico and just purchased in w/ Exotic Travel Club. I'm an RCI member and I'm trying to understand how this program is different. From what I've read on the internet what isn't clear is whether or not you still have to pay to use your days w/ Exotic.

Can anyone explain a little more about this program?

Thanks.

 

[DeniseM]

Here is some info. in the old posts.

 

[fsa317]

Thanks. I've read many of them, but none of them explain the program for someone who hasn't been through the presentation (at least I didn't find any). If anyone can give me an overview that would be great.

 

[naudette]

I'm a member of Exotic Travelers. Plus I owned a traditional timeshare (Sea Garden, Pompano Beach, FL) from 1993 - 2007. So I'm familiar with both concepts.

Any traditional timeshare owner that trades through RCI for an all-inclusive resort, has to pay the all-inclusive fees. Same for us owners.

Now move on with ET. Karisma Resorts is who owns Exotic Travelers. When we go to one of our "home" resorts, we still have to pay the AI fee....but at a discounted rate (30%) over non members. Plus there are other perks. And they are always running specials. I'm going to a very luxurious Karisma resort this November and got a 65% AI discount over non-members.

I can also bank a week at RCI and trade anywhere just like any other "regular" timeshare owner can.

What sold me on trading my Sea Garden weeks for ET is this:

Sea Garden maintenance fees for the 2 weeks I owned were about $1500 per year. I figured I have at least 30 more years. That's' $45,000.
I traded my ownership there plus some cash (not even close to $45,000) for 144 weeks ownership in ET. 30 years at Sea Garden is only 60 weeks.

There are NO maintenance fees with ET. That was the main deal-maker for me. I never have to pay a maintenance fee. And if I die with weeks left over, my kids inherit them.



I have never regretted my switch to ET and LOVE their resorts. Yes, they are high end all-inclusive, but I've never had more luxurious vacations in my life.

I have posted reviews of one of their resorts here: El Dorado Royale and Casitas Royale. They are on the same property and kind of together but separate. lol...clear as mud?



I'm more than happy to answer any questions about ET.

Nancy

 

[9391]

we just bought a package, same thing, they took some of my timeshares away, my only concern is the RCI weeks, how do they trade?

They said I will have no problem backing out so i want to make sure what i am buying.