Is The District in Washington DC a good purchase?

[Sandy VDH]

I have 500,000 points in my Honors account, from hotel stays and from CC purchases.

Since I generally look at options and pay the lowest price, be it in $$ or HGVC or HH or another Frequent guest program, it has been a while since I used any points for a reward.

So I even forgot about the latest changes to Honors, just because it really isn't that big of an impact on my usage. If I earn it is because generally someone is sending me on a business trip and they pay for the hotel, I just earn the points.

I will keep my points and accumulate more until I decide on a big stay, like I did for Maldives. Cash prices these days have been the best 'cost' option available lately.

I have used more Marriott and *wood rewards lately, as I have less points over there and I was wanting to depleted them before I started in on any Hilton points. I have so many timeshare options that are often cheaper that I don't even bother looking at hotels most of the time.

 

[hyperjewl]

We have successfully rescinded. Now my question is this. If we see the value to adding a points based timeshare to what we have in RCI, which company is the best one to go with? So far HGVC has definitely been most appealing and seems to make the most sense for us.

Do any of you have thoughts on the best properties to own at or suggestions on # of points? We'd like to keep maintence fees low - but also have good options for our family of 6.

Also, when buying resale, do you suggest going directly through the seller or with a company or broker who takes care of all the paperwork, etc?

 

[GT75]

We have successfully rescinded.

Super, congratulations.

which company is the best one to go with? So far HGVC has definitely been most appealing and seems to make the most sense for us.

The answer will be dependant upon what you are looking for and which system best meet your needs. You will need to look over all of the major systems to determine which best meet your needs. Some folks have more than one. That would be too complicated for me.

Do any of you have thoughts on the best properties to own at or suggestions on # of points? We'd like to keep maintence fees low - but also have good options for our family of 6.

Where do you like to go for your family? I would suggest buying there. There is also a Sticky on MFs under the HGVC forum. In that sticky there will be a link to the HGVC resorts with the lowest MFs. This would be a good place to also look. Unfortunately, there isn't one best answer.