I currently have a 2BR platinum in BeachPlace. I can convert the 2BR to a 1BR for one week and a studio for one week. Essentially changing my one week 2BR to two separate weeks in a studio and a 1BR. They call it a lock off and charge $95 to process the lock off. That allows me to trade or do something different with the two separate weeks. They already charged me $99 for Interval. I can add the two weeks to Interval and book something from Interval. If I book a Marriott property they charge a $164 booking fee for each week I book into something else. If I book a non-Marriott property they charge a $239 booking fee for each week. If I need to change or cancel a reservation they charge $45.
Or, I can enroll in Abound for $250 per year and all fees are waived. I would get a refund of the $99 I already paid to Interval. It may be the way to go, but it sounds like there is a catch?
They want me to speak to someone at Abound. I would guess they will try to sell me points that come with an additional maintenance fee. I most certainly could find it resale on Tug.
My questions are, is Abound the only way to save on all the fees? If, so does one have to buy points into Abound to have access to the $250 fee? If so, what is the least expensive way to join Abound? Are there any other options to save on all the fees without joining Abound? Thank you.
Or, I can enroll in Abound for $250 per year and all fees are waived. I would get a refund of the $99 I already paid to Interval. It may be the way to go, but it sounds like there is a catch?
They want me to speak to someone at Abound. I would guess they will try to sell me points that come with an additional maintenance fee. I most certainly could find it resale on Tug.
My questions are, is Abound the only way to save on all the fees? If, so does one have to buy points into Abound to have access to the $250 fee? If so, what is the least expensive way to join Abound? Are there any other options to save on all the fees without joining Abound? Thank you.
