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So, I'm trying to do my first II exchange for my Fox Run week 33. I put in an OGS on any of the Marriott properties 2BR in Hawaii from May-October 2026. I guess that is probably a bit of a "Hail Mary" cause I know Marriott may be a stretch for Fox Run. Then again, why not try with a somewhat wide net and dates far out.
I did get an e-mail today from II for The Kona Coast Resort Phase II in August 2026 but it wants me to call them. I'm guessing this is perhaps the "Infamous lesser exchange attempt from II" I've seen a couple times, but TBH, Kona Coast on II looks (not as nice as Marriott) nice enough to me - similar to maybe the Surfside Beach Palms Worldmark I stayed at earlier this year. I.e. 3-3.5ish stars rather than 4. The location "seems fine" given I've never been to Hawaii, looks like it's very close to the beach (claims .7 Miles) and has the all important hot tub and pool. Sauna as a bonus if II is right.
Of course, as I'm looking for 2026, I can wait on the search - but what does TUG think? Should I bother to call and maybe take this exchange?
I did get an e-mail today from II for The Kona Coast Resort Phase II in August 2026 but it wants me to call them. I'm guessing this is perhaps the "Infamous lesser exchange attempt from II" I've seen a couple times, but TBH, Kona Coast on II looks (not as nice as Marriott) nice enough to me - similar to maybe the Surfside Beach Palms Worldmark I stayed at earlier this year. I.e. 3-3.5ish stars rather than 4. The location "seems fine" given I've never been to Hawaii, looks like it's very close to the beach (claims .7 Miles) and has the all important hot tub and pool. Sauna as a bonus if II is right.
Of course, as I'm looking for 2026, I can wait on the search - but what does TUG think? Should I bother to call and maybe take this exchange?