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Floating weeks during peak demand

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We were looking at purchasing at Valdoro, and I'm wondering if they are often full during certain weeks in the Platinum season. For example, everyone with kids in school probably wants a reservation the last couple weeks of the year. If I own in the Platinum season, that doesn't mean I am guaranteed getting the week I want even if I book during my home reservation period, right? I assume it's still subject to availability, and I was wondering what everyone's experience was in getting those peak demand weeks.

I appreciate all the advice everyone offers on this site. I've been lurking for awhile trying to decide where to buy. TIA.
 
d13 said:
We were looking at purchasing at Valdoro, and I'm wondering if they are often full during certain weeks in the Platinum season. For example, everyone with kids in school probably wants a reservation the last couple weeks of the year. If I own in the Platinum season, that doesn't mean I am guaranteed getting the week I want even if I book during my home reservation period, right? I assume it's still subject to availability, and I was wondering what everyone's experience was in getting those peak demand weeks.
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You are correct, sir.
In theory, during the "home reservation" period (9 - 12 months out), you and other like-season owners are booking only the units which have been sold to them at a particular resort. Thus, overall demand should be less than availablility (since some will use their ponts to stay elsewhere). However, as to any particular week within that period, yes, there can be a greater demand than others.

But if you are diligent and go online the moment your desired week opens, starting with a 3-day reservation and "changing" later to add additional days, you'll stand a good shot of getting what you want. Although I must say, that with Hilton, it pays to be flexible and have backup choices in mind.
 
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Has anyone in HGVC ever had difficulty getting their desired week during the home reservation period (particularly at Valdoro)?
 
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