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II Exchange Dilemma

dklei

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I own a 2 bedroom lock out at Marriott Maui Ocean Club. I usually exercise the lock out so we can stay for 2 weeks. This year my wife and I decided that we'd like to try Marriott's Ko Olina resort on Oahu. So, I made the reservation for two weeks in Maui, went to II and told them I'd like to do an request first for 2 consecutive weeks at Ko Olina. About a month after I put in the request (May), I received confirmation for a week in Ko Olina utilizing the lock out portion in April and I continue to wait for the 1 bedroom portion.
Now I'm starting to get nervous because I have a week in Oahu in April and a week in Maui in May. I spoke with II and they said I just have to wait.
I really don't understand what the problem is since I'm a Marriott owner with another high demand Hawaii property.
Any suggestions on how I could proceed? Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks
 

slum808

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You have some options although each has its downside.

Rent from redweek and then rent out your Maui week to cover cost.
Book a hotel as a back up then stick it out and wait. There have been some last minute Ko Olina units showing up in flexchange.
Try and find a tug owner to do a direct exchange.


Hope it works out for you.
 
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