My husband and I are hoping to purchase our first time share by the years end. We have narrowed our search down to The Hilton Vacation Group or Marriott. Both programs look good, and seem to meet our family's need (i.e. family of 5 who hope to travel abroad several times over the next five years).
I was hoping for some feedback from current/past owners of each.
Your thoughts and experience is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
There have been several threads on this in the past and you might seach on this to see what you can find already.
I'm an HGVC owner and happy. When comparing HGVC vs Marriott as I understand the differences:
HGVC has fewer HGVC developed properties and many more affiliates to make up their program than does Marriott.
Marriott properties generally are considered to be a notch higher in quality than HGVC, although when you look at the reviews, HGVC's rank very high in quality.
HGVC tends to be a points bases system, and as such is very flexible and friendly to HGVC members. You can book a week or several days without issue.
Marriott (I THINK) is largely weeks based and not as flexible.
HGVC exchanges with RCI.
Marriott exchanges with Interval International (II).
HGVC comes before Marriott when sorted alphabetically. :rofl:
I know there are others here who own both and may offer you their perspective.