I checked the contract. It says the financing is 24 months, the contract is actually for 5 years, and there is some kind of annual fee, around $200. My Dad very likely was offered something outrageously overpriced, and held out for a big price drop. I had the misfortune of sitting through a Vidanta presentation back in 2015....... I can't afford the all inclusive fees for Xcaret .... Also this resort has very uneven terrain, and I need something level and paved due to my poor balance. I was all excited about trading for other resorts!
Congratulations on graduating with honours from a Vidanta presentation.
While often gruelling - it can be like getting vaccinated for all future TS presentations.
Re: Your Dad’s contract - I would suggest he also explore usage - it may be possible to book a week or more in shoulder season ( ie April - Nov 2021) and negotiate a really good AI daily rate.( more than 25% off list)
Alternately - he could decide to loose the money paid & walk away . This is a Mexican Right to Use contract and while he may be called by a collection agency - a walk away is (IMO) likely not going to impact his credit rating.
There is a good thread in the TUG Mexican forum that discusses this topic.
Re : the RCI access component in his contract. It may well exist and can be used. My comment was really about starting at the core of what was purchased.
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Re: your goal of finding a good fit for your personal vacation goals.
Riviera Maya - All Inclusive -good pool & beach access.
I would suggest you look at TUG Marketplace for TS rentals .
Specifically at Royal Sands (& Royal Islander - Royal Cancun- Royal Hacienda)
These were originally sold as fixed week - 2 bedroom lock offs.
Many owners list rentals and will rent the lock off bedroom that has a microwave - bar fridge & coffee maker.
You can often find that pricing for the lock off runs ~ $ 800 week or less.
All inclusive was added as an option 10+ years ago If you rent from an owner you get a rate that I believe is $69 per person / per day and there is a 3 or 4 day minimum.
( if you go through RCI - the AI is mandatory for the week and I believe the daily rate is about $90)
Another suggestion is contacting
@jules54 . She is a long time TUG member & owns weeks at the Sunset World Group that includes resorts in Riviera Maya.
Note :Rental contact should be by PM- Conversation or via one of the specific TUG rental forums -Marketplace or 45 days or less rentals.
note - I am not an owner at any of these locations & have not visited them.My info comes from reading TUG
We own Mayan Palace / Vidanta and have mostly visited Puerto Vallarta.
I hope this is helpful.