I recently purchased a getaway passport membership in II which will let me rent 4 weeks of getaways over the next 2 years. So far these rentals have proven to be less expensive than booking hotels. As was the marketing plan - this has gotten me started into timesharing. As a side note I got this passport membership along with the purchase of one week of rental at any Westgate property. So I really must thank the folks at Westgate for getting me started timesharing -even though I am not interested in dealing with them any further.
After significant research on TUG, I've come to the conclusion that HGVC is a good fit for us and am in the process of purchasing a resale unit at the Karen Ave property. (By the way there seems to be a lot less confusion and dissatisfaction on this board versus the other timeshare systems associated with hotel chains - a big part of my choice!)
We really like the getaway vacations. It appears that the Open Season in the HGVC guide offers the same benefits thru the hilton properties and rci but with a 30 day window.
If someone has experience with this could you please comment on:
1)Can I see and book RCI resorts using the Open Season
2)Do these deals offer a good bargain
3)Is there some workaround to the 30 day window to make it larger?
4)Any other comments and recommendations on this "getaway" concept
Thanks
After significant research on TUG, I've come to the conclusion that HGVC is a good fit for us and am in the process of purchasing a resale unit at the Karen Ave property. (By the way there seems to be a lot less confusion and dissatisfaction on this board versus the other timeshare systems associated with hotel chains - a big part of my choice!)
We really like the getaway vacations. It appears that the Open Season in the HGVC guide offers the same benefits thru the hilton properties and rci but with a 30 day window.
If someone has experience with this could you please comment on:
1)Can I see and book RCI resorts using the Open Season
2)Do these deals offer a good bargain
3)Is there some workaround to the 30 day window to make it larger?
4)Any other comments and recommendations on this "getaway" concept
Thanks