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Galleon Key west RCI Match XMAS - RARE? [duplicates-merged]

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I just got a match on my almost 2-year old ongoing search to The Galleon Resort & Marina in Key West over Christmas/New Years break this year (Dec 24-31). 2bed/2bath for only 4,800 HGVC points in this high demand week. I'm thrilled and thinking this might be a rare thing. It's ocean front, right in the heart of town, 2 blocks to Duval St and we're planning to trailer our boat down form NJ and keep it at the onsite marina. It's a gold crown and the units seem to rent for a high price...there's nothing available for my week on any rental site so I'm thinking I got lucky.

Here's the thing I find unusual.... For the life of this search I have chosen specific resort IDs, ranging from east coast ski resorts to Florida beaches since I was very picky about quality and my dates were only xmas. I have modified it many times as we have changed our minds on where to go. Didn't get any matches at all until last week when I matched to a New Hampshire ski resort, but released it because we decided florida was our top choice. So, I then opened up the search to include geograhic areas (specifically the keys) in addition to resort ID's. Well, 2 days after that I got a match to the Galleon. I had the Galleon listed as a resort ID for a YEAR, but as soon as I opened it up to an area, it matched. Could this really be just a coincidence, or could it be more effective to use an area instead of ID's?? Anybody experienced this?

FYI.... I also had good luck last Xmas week and got a gold crown Jordan Grand ski in/out in Maine. My strategy is to always have an ongoing search going and just keep modifying it as your needs change. I guess you get to the top of the list the older it gets.
 
Galleon Key west RCI Match XMAS - RARE?

I just a match to an ongoing RCI search for the Galleon in Key west over Christmas/New Years Break this year (dec 24-31) in a 2 bed/2bath sleeps 6. We're thrilled and plan to trailer our boat down and keep it at the onsite marina.

Can anyone expand on the renovations that took place over the past 2 years, and have all units been done? I'm fearful that since we're coming in through RCI, we'll get the bottom of the barrel room. We traded with our Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare points so we are used to nice places. Fingers crossed!
 
Great catch! We stayed there a couple of years ago on an SFX exchange. We got the unit that was on the confirmation, not sure about RCI. It will be a busy week and hopefully the wind and waves are such that you can enjoy your boat.
 
We bought our week at the Galleon while the renovations were being made. It's my understanding that all of the units were renovated, but I can't swear to it.

The kitchens were updated...new cabinets, granite countertops, glass tile backsplashes and stainless appliances were added. Bathrooms were totally redone as well. All the bedding and furniture was upgraded and flat screen TVs were added. I hope this helps.
 
wow, I have been looking for the same thing, key west during Christmas week and had little luck than you did so far. congratulation on getting the unit you wanted and thank you for sharing your strategy. my search has been showing no resort available in key west area however maybe I need to type specific resort id and keep checking.
 
You got a great score. The Galleon is a tremendous property and Xmas week is probably the hardest to get (along with New Years).

Be sure to call the marina and check on parking for your trailer. Parking is at a premium in Key West and I don't believe the Galleon allows trailers in their parking area.
 
Thanks everyone. Looks like it's going to be a great trip....and I'm thrilled to hear about the renovations in the units. I did call the resort and found out that we'll need to keep our trailer at an offsite marina (expected), but there's one only 2 miles north, so we'll just put our boat in the water there and ride it to the galleon marina for the week. Thanks!
 
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