The offer was only for NCV. I received it several days ago and was able to book 12/26/08 - 01/02/09.
This is the content of the email that I received:
Exclusive Owner Offer from Marriott's Newport Coast Villas
Marriott Vacation Club® would like to invite you to experience Newport Coast's spectacular fall and winter while enjoying the benefits of ownership at Marriott's Newport Coast Villas. Newport Coast is a year-round destination and perfect for the traveler who seeks beautiful Pacific Ocean sunsets and all the features of the Pacific's Riviera. Explore fine dining and shopping, walk through the art colony of Laguna Beach or pack a picnic and spend a day on the beach at Crystal Cove. With the opening of the latest phase, Marriott Vacation Club is able to offer a bonus week at Marriott's Newport Coast Villas.
This is an extra week available for occupancy over and above the week(s) you own. See below for details.
As a valued Owner, we are pleased to make these weeks available to you for a low nightly maintenance fee, depending on the season and the selection of either a 4- or 7-night vacation. Each villa will receive a complimentary departure clean; and you may elect to receive a daily tidy for a minimal fee. Below is an outline of the units available:
2-Bedroom Villa
10/13/2008 - 1/01/2009
Monday Arrival (4 Nights Only) $499 plus tax
Fri - Sun Arrival (7 Nights Only) $699 plus tax
1/7/2009 - 3/12/2009
Monday Arrival (4 Nights Only) $399 plus tax
Fri - Sun Arrival (7 Nights Only) $599 plus tax
Please note this is a limited-time offer and prices do not include applicable occupancy taxes. We urge you to act now, as availability is limited.
We hope you enjoy The Gift of Time
Please note: All maintenance fees must be current in order to take advantage of this offer. Gift of Time reservations cannot be canceled, changed, listed for rent, split, traded for Marriott Rewards® points, deposited and/or exchanged with Interval International® or any other exchange company. This offer is good for travel between October 13, 2008 - March 12, 2009; Please note this offer is based on availability and that not all arrival dates are available.