II- XYZ - Lovin' it!

[heathpack]

I just ready through this entire XYZ thread -- and I've done the same thing previously. The first time, I thought an XYZ exchange had to take place as a week before or after the week you have already reserved -- AT THE SAME RESORT. I called Interval, tried it and was turned down due to lack of availability.

Now as I have re-read this thread -- trying my very best to grasp the concept, it seems like there are TWO types of XYZ?

I have an exchange, through Interval, for a Lake Tahoe resort starting October 14. Is this something that I can use to leverage an XYZ exchange -- what are the parameters of what I can request?

Many thanks -- don't know why I am having so much trouble understanding this concept.

Yes, you are eligible for an XYZ. You need to book it by Oct 14 but can travel afterward- ie anytime from today until whatever date XYZs are bookable until right now (I believe Jan). You can get a unit size equivalent to whatever your original deposit was.

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[mdurette]

A bit more information about available time just in case anyone needs.
Tried to XYZ into an Orlando studio (Marriott Harbor Lake).
They could not do the studio unit with a start date of Jan 1st but could do a
1BR unit for the 5th.

Reason is they still consider the checkin of Jan 1 a holiday week.

 

[krmlaw]

ok - so think i can get a check in for feb 12 in orlando? are they out to feb?

 

[TSPam]

I don't know if XYZ is into February yet but when I was talking to and II advisor he checked and last year there was no XYZ in Orlando for February.

 

[erm]

Yesterday I exchanged a 1 bedroom Beachplace Towers (March check in date) for a 2 bedroom Harbour Lakes with a late March check in. I was able to get an xyz into Lakeshore Reserve 1 bedroom LK for the same time. My understanding is that there are 2 kinds of xyzs, one has a grid, and the other is tied to what you're deposit is. BTW, checked the Marriott site and the Lakeshore Reserve unit at that time of year rents for $398 per night. I think I made a terrific exchange. Also, I own at Legend's Edge and my Beachplace deposit was a reservation I made through the Florida Club. Love the FC too.

 

[kds4]

Yesterday I exchanged a 1 bedroom Beachplace Towers (March check in date) for a 2 bedroom Harbour Lakes with a late March check in. I was able to get an xyz into Lakeshore Reserve 1 bedroom LK for the same time. My understanding is that there are 2 kinds of xyzs, one has a grid, and the other is tied to what you're deposit is. BTW, checked the Marriott site and the Lakeshore Reserve unit at that time of year rents for $398 per night. I think I made a terrific exchange. Also, I own at Legend's Edge and my Beachplace deposit was a reservation I made through the Florida Club. Love the FC too.

Glad I saw this post. I have an existing exchange for a Studio scheduled for October 2012. Just confirmed a 1BR XYZ in Orlando for February 2012. There are indeed two different XYZs; 1 with a grid and 1 without. Not all II reps realize there are 2 different types (assuming they even know about XYZ at all). If I hadn't known, I would have lost out on this because Orlando is not 'on the grid' in February. However, since this XYZ was based on an existing exchange, I was entitled to look outside the grid for availability.

Nice ...

 

[erm]

Kds4, so glad you were able to get an xyz into Orlando for February. Enjoy! Isn't TUG great? I've learned so much and continue to get the most from my timeshares because of the folks that contribute.

 

[thickey]

Have to ask... what is XYZ?

I am a weeks owner, not in any points system. I have never heard of XYZ.

 

[tarahsu]

Newbie - what is XYZ?

Where do I find this on II?

 

[yumdrey]

You cannot find XYZ info on II.
Go sightings board, there's most updated info about XYZ.

 

[thickey]

Yet another question!

This is an exciting thread for me, as I am just learning of this XYZ thingamajig! Some posters are saying that an XYZ exchange is based on the DEPOSIT, others are saying it would be based on a current EXCHANGE... Which is it? I have an *unfulfilled* on-going request (already deposited), and I need to book Orlando in late November. Am I eligible for an XYZ, or can I only get one when I have a confirmed reservation?
Thanks!

 

[yumdrey]

This is an exciting thread for me, as I am just learning of this XYZ thingamajig! Some posters are saying that an XYZ exchange is based on the DEPOSIT, others are saying it would be based on a current EXCHANGE... Which is it? I have an *unfulfilled* on-going request (already deposited), and I need to book Orlando in late November. Am I eligible for an XYZ, or can I only get one when I have a confirmed reservation?
Thanks!

you can have xyz only when u have a confirmed exchange.

 

[kds4]

You cannot find XYZ info on II.
Go sightings board, there's most updated info about XYZ.

Where is the sightings board? I cannot locate it.

 

[yumdrey]

Where is the sightings board? I cannot locate it.

You should be a member (pay $15) to have access to sightings.
It mentions you are still guest (under your user ID), that's why you cannot see sightings.

 

[jules54]

Thanks to this post I got my 1st XYZ exchange. I confirmed a super exchange into a 3bedroom at a new resort in Cabo for Thanksgiving week. I used a one bedroom at a Cabo resort to confirm this. I still needed a few nights from the week before so called II had them search and got a studio at a decent resort for 174.00 without giving up a week. I figured if the units showed up on the bonus week grid they most likely showed up on XYZ inventory.

 

[kds4]

You should be a member (pay $15) to have access to sightings.
It mentions you are still guest (under your user ID), that's why you cannot see sightings.

Got it. I am now a member. Would you tell me where to look for the Sightings board. Thanks.

 

[erm]

It is near the very end of the forums. You need to be logged in to see it.

 

[C30NY]

Anyone know how far out XYZ is now running?

Also, do I call an II rep directly, or would I just call my normal Starwood desk at II?

Thanks!

 

[TSPam]

last I talked to my rep it was end of February. I think not Presidents week though.

 

[Quiet Pine]

Just got my very first TS exchange (a June 2012 week in the Berkshires, sandwiched between a family wedding and college reunion) and I'm ready to investigate XYZ. Some questions:
1) I deposited 1BR SDO; do I phone the Starwood at II desk, or basic II phone#?
2) I can call to reserve XYZ up until June 2012, right?
3) How can I prescreen before my call to see what TS might be available? Don't want to waste the rep's time asking about one TS after another.
4) Can I book an XYZ and use a guest certificate for a family member?
5) Because I have a confirmed reservation, I can seek XYZ outside the grid, right? Is there a precise II term for this?

Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[TSPam]

Here is what I know
1) call whoever you usually call so starwood desk for you
2)yes, you can reserve up until june but XYZ is only until february at the moment.
3)xyz is usually available for areas with lots of inventory. If you have any grid AC it is usually the same locations.
4) pretty sure that you can use a guest certificate with and XYZ. I have not done it but I think that you can
5) I don't think that you can book outside the grid. There is another type of XYZ where you confirm a unit that sleeps less than you give up and these ones can and be used where ever and when ever.
The type 1 - XYZ only work with a confirmed exchange and only to the places on the grid in the months that are available.

 

[yumdrey]

so far, you can book until end of Feb 2012 for XYZ.
If you want something in June, you need to wait until grid is opened for that month.
Yes, you can use guest certificate.

 

[Quiet Pine]

You can book travel out as far as the XYZ grid allows at the time you make the booking.

Is there a way I can see the XYZ grid, or is it visible only to II reps? Apparently AC uses the same grid, but I have none. Would available Getaways (indicating excess inventory) be a close substitute?

 

[tschwa2]

Use shortstay options with 6 days. XYZ usually has this inventory or better. You can't tell with getaways because some of it is developer inventory that is not available for XYZ. Certainly if it is getaway inventory that you can't see with your regular deposit it is not going to be available with XYZ.

 

[mdurette]

I got one last night. My 1BR Coconut Palms Resort has now been sucessfully used for a 2BR at Marriott Harbor Lake in October and a 2BR at Inn Seasons South Mountain for December.