Used 35,000 RCI points for a one bedroom at Disneys Animal Kingdom during the first week of May for my daughters birthday party. Weather was great and it wasnt that crowded. Staying at Disney with an exchange from a little timeshare from Arkansas....can't beat that.
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- Thread starter lgreenspan
- Start date
- Joined
- Jul 19, 2005
- Messages
- 515
- Reaction score
- 24
- Location
- Ohio
- Resorts Owned
- Resort On Cocoa Beach , Sedona Springs , Marriott Grand Chatuea
Tropical Breeze Resort for April 2014
We have been wanting to vacation in the pan handle of Florida and was glad to trade into the Tropical Breeze Resort in Panama City Beach for April 2014.
We have been wanting to vacation in the pan handle of Florida and was glad to trade into the Tropical Breeze Resort in Panama City Beach for April 2014.
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daileyad
TUG Member
Traded one side of 2-bedroom Sheraton Desert Oasis for 3-bedroom Wyndham Emerald Grande August 2013, and the other side for a 1 bedroom Napa Riverpoint September 2012. 
- Joined
- Jun 10, 2005
- Messages
- 2,637
- Reaction score
- 19
Tuscany
I recently confirmed an RCI exchange for a resort in Tuscany, Italy:
Il Poggio (#4182)
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom Check-in Date: 18-MAY-2013
Max Occ / Privacy: 4/2 Kitchen: Mini
Confirmation Date: 15-DEC-2011
Trading Power Used : 25
Thank you to all the Tuggers who encouraged me to pass up a less desirable option and wait for a better one, like this, to become available.
I recently confirmed an RCI exchange for a resort in Tuscany, Italy:
Il Poggio (#4182)
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom Check-in Date: 18-MAY-2013
Max Occ / Privacy: 4/2 Kitchen: Mini
Confirmation Date: 15-DEC-2011
Trading Power Used : 25
Thank you to all the Tuggers who encouraged me to pass up a less desirable option and wait for a better one, like this, to become available.
- Joined
- Jun 10, 2005
- Messages
- 2,637
- Reaction score
- 19
Sedona
I recently confirmed an RCI exchange to:
Arroyo Roble Resort (#5172)
Unit Type: 2 Bedrooms Check-in Date: 10-AUG-2013
Max Occ / Privacy: 6/6 Kitchen: Full
Confirmation Date: 24-JUN-2012
Trading Power Used : 16
Thank you to all of the Tuggers who assisted me in choosing the best option.
I recently confirmed an RCI exchange to:
Arroyo Roble Resort (#5172)
Unit Type: 2 Bedrooms Check-in Date: 10-AUG-2013
Max Occ / Privacy: 6/6 Kitchen: Full
Confirmation Date: 24-JUN-2012
Trading Power Used : 16
Thank you to all of the Tuggers who assisted me in choosing the best option.
brigechols
TUG Member
Exchanged into Marriott OceanWatch, 2 BR, Thanksgiving 2012 using a Villa del Palmar-Cabo San Lucas studio.
Just picked up an echange week through RCI points for Disney's California Grand. For anyone who has tried to get a week at that resort knows what an accomplishment this is. 
cost: 1 bedroom 59,000 points
$149 exchange fee
cost: 1 bedroom 59,000 points
$149 exchange fee
Luvstotravel
TUG Member
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2011
- Messages
- 275
- Reaction score
- 13
So far, out of one deposit, I've gotten a week at Smugglers Notch in June of 2013, and I just confirmed a week at Hilton Head's Sea Crest Surf and racquet Club for June of 2014. We still have 7 points to use.
We've never been to Hilton Head, looking forward to it!
We've never been to Hilton Head, looking forward to it!
rossi2021
TUG Member
I traded my 1 bedroom Week 44 at the Jockey Club in Las Vegas for a 2 bedroom 4th July week at the Jockey Club in Vegas and got 2 points change via RCI Weeks.:whoopie: :whoopie:
Vegas is fun 4th of July week. You'll enjoy it. And it's not as crowed as you would think. Have fun.
I recently confirmed an RCI exchange for a resort in Tuscany, Italy:
Il Poggio (#4182)
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom Check-in Date: 18-MAY-2013
Max Occ / Privacy: 4/2 Kitchen: Mini
Confirmation Date: 15-DEC-2011
Trading Power Used : 25
Thank you to all the Tuggers who encouraged me to pass up a less desirable option and wait for a better one, like this, to become available.
Outstanding!!!!
I am sure you will love Tuscany.
Bermuda
Just got back from St. Goerge's Club Bermuda!!!! We loved Bermuda and had a great time at the only timeshare on the Island. Exchanged through RCI.
Just got back from St. Goerge's Club Bermuda!!!! We loved Bermuda and had a great time at the only timeshare on the Island. Exchanged through RCI.
I recently confirmed an RCI exchange for a resort in Tuscany, Italy:
Il Poggio (#4182)
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom Check-in Date: 18-MAY-2013
Max Occ / Privacy: 4/2 Kitchen: Mini
Confirmation Date: 15-DEC-2011
Trading Power Used : 25
Thank you to all the Tuggers who encouraged me to pass up a less desirable option and wait for a better one, like this, to become available.
You will love it! And a wonderful time of the year!
this placed looked nice, I think the island is a bit sleepy for my taste, but I have definitely contemplated sending my folks there.Just got back from St. Goerge's Club Bermuda!!!! We loved Bermuda and had a great time at the only timeshare on the Island. Exchanged through RCI.
and your name is siesta?
Traded Mom's Gold Season Canyon Villa 1 bedroom for Hyatt Sunset Harbour 2 bedroom over Labor Day weekend (yes, it is hurricane season)
Traded Mom's Gold Canyon Villa Studio/Guest room for Quarter House 2 bedroom in New Orleans for Thanksgiving week
She also got an AC for the exchange which has not been used, and the Interval 2 for 1 - studio got her a studio at Ocean Pointe.
Traded Mom's Gold Canyon Villa Studio/Guest room for Quarter House 2 bedroom in New Orleans for Thanksgiving week
She also got an AC for the exchange which has not been used, and the Interval 2 for 1 - studio got her a studio at Ocean Pointe.
- Joined
- Jul 19, 2005
- Messages
- 515
- Reaction score
- 24
- Location
- Ohio
- Resorts Owned
- Resort On Cocoa Beach , Sedona Springs , Marriott Grand Chatuea
Ron Jon Resort April 2013
Just traded into 2 bedroom at Ron Jon Resort for April 2013. We stayed here in 2004 and are looking forward to going again.
Just traded into 2 bedroom at Ron Jon Resort for April 2013. We stayed here in 2004 and are looking forward to going again.
krmlaw
TUG Member
so excited - just got a 2 bedroom at Club Regency Regency towers for Easter break week 2014 in Myrtle!
hapstersmom
TUG Member
Excellent RCI Disney Exchange July 2012
I am a Wyndham owner (but I purchased REALLY cheaply on eBay mainly for the trades...not a huge Wyndham fan and don't really intend to stay at this property much as it is close to home (2 miles.)
I own 308K points EOEY in Waikiki. I initially booked a trade for Bonnet Creek, which I would have been happy with, but what I wanted was Disney.
And Disney I got. In May, I asked for ongoing search for DVC. I got a two bedroom at OKW. Then I found an additional unit, a studio at BWV for the same week. This allowed more of our family to enjoy the trip together.
Both of us using the units requested specific buildings/areas in the building based upon the feedback we got here. Both of us were given exactly what we requested.
It was fabulous to have the extra magic hours, and to not need a car.
We made use of the DVC dining plan, which worked well for us. Staying on DVC property allowed us to move our park tickets onto the room key. This came in handy when we got to Typhoon Lagoon via the D bus transit and found out our son left his card in the condo. They were able to look up on ticket purchase from the card and walked him through the gates, saving us a trip back and forth.
We were treated as if we were valued DVC members by everyone we came in contact with.
I would never be able to afford these units if I had to pay the outrageous Disney rates to rent them.
RCI won the day in a big way, and on very little advance notice.
I am a Wyndham owner (but I purchased REALLY cheaply on eBay mainly for the trades...not a huge Wyndham fan and don't really intend to stay at this property much as it is close to home (2 miles.)
I own 308K points EOEY in Waikiki. I initially booked a trade for Bonnet Creek, which I would have been happy with, but what I wanted was Disney.
And Disney I got. In May, I asked for ongoing search for DVC. I got a two bedroom at OKW. Then I found an additional unit, a studio at BWV for the same week. This allowed more of our family to enjoy the trip together.
Both of us using the units requested specific buildings/areas in the building based upon the feedback we got here. Both of us were given exactly what we requested.
It was fabulous to have the extra magic hours, and to not need a car.
We made use of the DVC dining plan, which worked well for us. Staying on DVC property allowed us to move our park tickets onto the room key. This came in handy when we got to Typhoon Lagoon via the D bus transit and found out our son left his card in the condo. They were able to look up on ticket purchase from the card and walked him through the gates, saving us a trip back and forth.
We were treated as if we were valued DVC members by everyone we came in contact with.
I would never be able to afford these units if I had to pay the outrageous Disney rates to rent them.
RCI won the day in a big way, and on very little advance notice.
Beefnot
TUG Member
So far for 2013, one 2-BR Marriott Newport Coast in late January and one 2-BR Welk Escondido for spring break. Exchanged into both using two 1-BR deposits. Neither exchange is terribly difficult due to the time of year, but given that I got two bedrooms at top quality resorts with a total MF and exchange fee outlay of only $818, I can dig it.
vegasdoc
newbie
just hit it out of the park!
traded a low value (winter) week at Marriotts Harbor Club (Hilton Head) 2/2 for the week leading up to Labor Day at Westin Lagunamar (Cancun) 2/2 lockoff !
likely the best trade Ive made so far via Interval
traded a low value (winter) week at Marriotts Harbor Club (Hilton Head) 2/2 for the week leading up to Labor Day at Westin Lagunamar (Cancun) 2/2 lockoff !
likely the best trade Ive made so far via Interval
kelly4me
TUG Member
- Joined
- Apr 27, 2009
- Messages
- 53
- Reaction score
- 5
Yay, Marriott!
We have a platinum 2 BR lock-off at Marriott Manor Club in Williamsburg. This year I got an accommodation certificate for depositing the one bedroom side in II. I used the certificate to get a 2 BR at Royal Islander in Cancun in November. I traded my studio back into Manor Club for a 2 BR in October. I used the 1 bedroom side to trade for a 2 BR Marriott Newport Coast in CA for Memorial Day week, 2013. I'm beyond thrilled with what we were able to get for our 'week'.
We have a platinum 2 BR lock-off at Marriott Manor Club in Williamsburg. This year I got an accommodation certificate for depositing the one bedroom side in II. I used the certificate to get a 2 BR at Royal Islander in Cancun in November. I traded my studio back into Manor Club for a 2 BR in October. I used the 1 bedroom side to trade for a 2 BR Marriott Newport Coast in CA for Memorial Day week, 2013. I'm beyond thrilled with what we were able to get for our 'week'.
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We just confirmed an exchange for Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort (Big Island, HI) for Feb. 2013 through DAE. It will be our first time there. VERY excited and can't wait to see my son (who lives there). 
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gandalf252002
TUG Member
Guess this would kind of constitute an exchange, but just picked up a week at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC through ICE Platinum Rewards which is through my Westgate Property. 2BDRM for $299. http://www.fodors.com/world/north-a...th-carolina-mountains/hotels-nam_price:4.html
http://www.fodors.com/world/north-a...th-carolina-mountains/hotels-nam_price:4.html
- Joined
- Oct 22, 2008
- Messages
- 4,790
- Reaction score
- 4,069
- Location
- Rural Alabama
- Resorts Owned
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Hyatt Highland Inn
DVC Grand Californian and Hilton Head Island
Marriott Barony Beach and Mountainside
MVC Points
Traded two one BR units at Sheraton Broadway plantation for two 2BR units at Westin Kaanapali
Traded Hyatt points worth about $250 of MF for a studio week at the Grand Luxxe Riveria Maya.
Got an SFX bonus week for around $350 for a 1BR September unit at Vino Bello in Napa, the bonus week was generated off a Hyatt deposit equivalent to about $350 in MF.
And finally a Hyatt Grand Aspen studio ski week for NYC over Thanksgiving.
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Traded Hyatt points worth about $250 of MF for a studio week at the Grand Luxxe Riveria Maya.
Got an SFX bonus week for around $350 for a 1BR September unit at Vino Bello in Napa, the bonus week was generated off a Hyatt deposit equivalent to about $350 in MF.
And finally a Hyatt Grand Aspen studio ski week for NYC over Thanksgiving.
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