Marriott Vacation Club Offer, Worth it?

[pchung6]

Just received a call this afternoon from MVC, they offered me the package at super low price in exchange of 90 minutes presentation. Did anyone purchase the package below and what was your experience? Is it worth the time? I'm thinking to add few nights with the Hawaii package to extend my Ko Olina week.

Dear Family,

First, congratulations on being one of the owners selected for this special promotion. As a valued Marriott Vacation Club® Owner, we invite you to enjoy a unique opportunity to get away to:

NEVADA

Grand Chateau, Las Vegas

4 Days/ 3 Nights, 1 Bedroom Villa

$199 Wed-Fri Arrivals, $99 Sat-Tues Arrivals

(Additional nights are based on availability)

CALIFORNIA

Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego

4 Days/ 3 Nights, Suite $99

(Additional nights are based on availability)

Newport Coast Villas, Newport Beach

4 Days/ 3 Nights, 2 Bedroom Villa $299

(Additional nights are based on availability)

Timber Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4 Days / 3 Nights, 1 Bedroom Villa $299

(No additional nights available)

ARIZONA

Canyon Villas, Phoenix, AZ

4 Days / 3 Nights, 1 Bedroom Villa $399

(Additional nights are based on availability)

HAWAII

Marriott Vacation Club, Waikoloa Hawaii

6 Days / 5 Nights, 1 Bedroom Suite $699

(Additional nights are based on availability)

(5/5/17 – 12/15/17)

Kauai Beach Club, Lihue, HI

6 Days / 5 Nights, Guestroom $699

(No additional nights available)

Ko’Olina Beach Club, Oahu, HI

6 Days / 5 Nights, Guestroom $699

(Additional nights are based on availability)

ARUBA

Aruba Surf Club, Palm Beach, Aruba

5 Days / 4 Nights, Guestroom $399

After 4/22/17

(Additional nights are based on availability)

AUSTRALIA

Surfers Paradise, Queensland

8 Days/7 Nights, Guestroom $849

(No additional nights available)

These special promotions are available for travel within the next 6-9 months. While you’re with us on vacation, you will join us for an informative 90-minute presentation to learn about the exciting travel options available through the new Marriott Vacation Club Destinations™ ownership program. This would be a great opportunity to bring questions about the program and in relation to what you currently own; to maximize the time that you will have with the licensed representative.

Please keep in mind that all prices and locations are subject to change at any time.

Happy Vacationing!

 

[NiteMaire]

If you're willing to attend the presentation, it's worth it. I had a similar offer; would have done it, but DW refuses to attend presentation.

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[SJC]

Just received a call this afternoon from MVC, they offered me the package at super low price in exchange of 90 minutes presentation. Did anyone purchase the package below and what was your experience? Is it worth the time? I'm thinking to add few nights with the Hawaii package to extend my Ko Olina week.

Dear Family,

First, congratulations on being one of the owners selected for this special promotion. As a valued Marriott Vacation Club® Owner, we invite you to enjoy a unique opportunity to get away to:

NEVADA

Grand Chateau, Las Vegas

4 Days/ 3 Nights, 1 Bedroom Villa

$199 Wed-Fri Arrivals, $99 Sat-Tues Arrivals

(Additional nights are based on availability)

CALIFORNIA

Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego

4 Days/ 3 Nights, Suite $99

(Additional nights are based on availability)

Newport Coast Villas, Newport Beach

4 Days/ 3 Nights, 2 Bedroom Villa $299

(Additional nights are based on availability)

Timber Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4 Days / 3 Nights, 1 Bedroom Villa $299

(No additional nights available)

ARIZONA

Canyon Villas, Phoenix, AZ

4 Days / 3 Nights, 1 Bedroom Villa $399

(Additional nights are based on availability)

HAWAII

Marriott Vacation Club, Waikoloa Hawaii

6 Days / 5 Nights, 1 Bedroom Suite $699

(Additional nights are based on availability)

(5/5/17 – 12/15/17)

Kauai Beach Club, Lihue, HI

6 Days / 5 Nights, Guestroom $699

(No additional nights available)

Ko’Olina Beach Club, Oahu, HI

6 Days / 5 Nights, Guestroom $699

(Additional nights are based on availability)

ARUBA

Aruba Surf Club, Palm Beach, Aruba

5 Days / 4 Nights, Guestroom $399

After 4/22/17

(Additional nights are based on availability)

AUSTRALIA

Surfers Paradise, Queensland

8 Days/7 Nights, Guestroom $849

(No additional nights available)

These special promotions are available for travel within the next 6-9 months. While you’re with us on vacation, you will join us for an informative 90-minute presentation to learn about the exciting travel options available through the new Marriott Vacation Club Destinations™ ownership program. This would be a great opportunity to bring questions about the program and in relation to what you currently own; to maximize the time that you will have with the licensed representative.

Please keep in mind that all prices and locations are subject to change at any time.

Happy Vacationing!

We did take advantage of a similar offer last summer. Five nights at the Mayflower in DC for $199.00. We were visiting our son's; one lives in DC the other in MD within 30 minutes. This was a planned week vacation in MD, so the offer provided an opportunity to extend it 5 nights. As for the presentation it lasted just over an hour; as it was apparent that we were not buying anything. It was a great value for us. Downtown DC within walking distance of everything during restaurant week! So i believe it's an excellent way to extend your vacation.

 

[BocaBoy]

I would love to receive this offer. Some of the deals on the list are outstanding values; all are good. Any insight on how they select who receives the offer?

 

[RHawk88062]

We've purchased several similar packages from Marriott (way back in the day) and they are legitimate - however, the 90 min. sales presentation can be a very "hard sell" type of deal (we had one that lasted 3 hrs. and couldn't "escape"). The various levels of sales people are on commission (and need the $)- so, if you the type to handle that (or buy), it's worth it. We are Marriott owners at two locations - they run classy operations & sell hard.

 

[SJC]

I'm not sure what the selection criteria is, but I have received this offer before. In 2015 I combined a Sabel Palms getaway with a similar promotional stay at Crystal Shores 4 nights at $199.00. The getaway was $250 or less I believe. Yes you give up 90 minutes, "and by the way my wife hates them" especially when you only have a few days. We vacationed on Marco Is. about 30 yrs. ago so this was just to good an opportunity to pass on. That said see below the sales representative that handle both (Mayflower 2016) promotions. Reach out and see what information she can provide.

Carole Hardaway

Marketing Executive

Marriott Vacation Club

50 South Forest Beach Dr.

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

(843) 342-1447

 

[davidvel]

We've purchased several similar packages from Marriott (way back in the day) and they are legitimate - however, the 90 min. sales presentation can be a very "hard sell" type of deal (we had one that lasted 3 hrs. and couldn't "escape"). The various levels of sales people are on commission (and need the $)- so, if you the type to handle that (or buy), it's worth it. We are Marriott owners at two locations - they run classy operations & sell hard.

You're only obligated to 90 minutes. If held beyond your will, you should call 911 and tell them you're being falsely imprisoned.

 

[tmoscola]

We received a similar call a few weeks ago. Our destinations choices were different though. I wonder how often they change them.

 

[gblotter]

We took advantage of one of these sales promotional offers last June to visit Frenchman's Cove in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Because June is low season for them, they were even willing to extend our stay to six nights and upgrade us to a 2BR unit (for additional cost). It turned out to be a very affordable way to take a great vacation, and the sales presentation was not painful. Be aware that guests who are staying at the resort on a promotional package will almost always receive the worst units (no view, low floor, traffic noise, etc). We twisted every arm to get into a better unit with no luck. Still, it was wonderful vacation with many great memories.