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Logged in to my RCI account and clicked on a very small alert about RCI Platinum changes. Many changes but the one that popped out for me is the fact they are getting rid of the automatic monthly Restaurant.com dining certificates. I haven't found much value in Platinum and have only heard of one unit upgrade and never see any exclusive resort offerings I want. It sounds like this new program has some more flexability with cancellations, unit/resort upgrades etc. I just skimmed it but am interested to see what others think:
On November 14, 2015, we will be making exciting changes to RCI Platinum membership. While some benefits will be discontinued, we’ll be introducing a range of new benefits that will provide increased flexibility, great new opportunities to save, and additional features to enhance your RCI® subscribing membership.
Effective on November 14, 2015, the annual RCI Platinum membership fee will be $69 USD.
For complete terms and conditions, please see the Updated RCI Platinum Membership Rules - As of November 14, 2015.
For a comparison against the current Platinum Rules, please see the Updated RCI Platinum Membership Rules markup.
With the great benefits below, each designed to enhance a different element of your vacation experience, there’s never been a better time to be an RCI Platinum member!
Priority Privileges
A higher level of service for a higher level of membership.
Priority Answer
RCI Platinum members who call our toll-free number get quicker access to our knowledgeable guides. Enjoy fast answers from the RCI Platinum experts who are waiting to help you with your vacation planning!
Platinum Previews
RCI Platinum members have first dibs on Extra Vacations getawaysSM sales! With RCI Platinum membership, see (and book) Extra Vacations getaways sales one day earlier than standard members.
Priority Access
Get exclusive access to exchange vacations at select hotels and resorts before they’re made available to standard members for exchange.
Exclusive Sales & Savings
It pays to be an RCI Platinum member!
NEW! 10% Discount on Extra Vacations getaways and Last CallSM Vacations
Enjoy an additional 10% off all your Extra Vacations getaways and Last Call Vacations — even those already on sale.
Free Ongoing Search
Can’t find the vacation you’re looking for right now? We’ll keep a lookout for you 24/7 and you won’t be charged your exchange fee until we find a match!
NEW! Free Points Transfers
Know an RCI Points® member that could use additional Points? Lucky them! Now RCI Platinum members no longer pay a Points transfer fee, so transfer away!
NEW! Savings Dollars
You’ll get 300 Savings Dollars just for joining RCI Platinum, then earn more on things you already do (like exchanging and renewing your membership). Then it’s up to you how you spend them – hotel stays, home electronics, fashion, wine, jewelry, sporting goods, dining certificates and more.
Free On-Hold Vacations
Not quite ready to book? We’ll hold your vacation for you without a fee while you iron out those last minute details.
RCI Cruise Discounts*
RCI Platinum members still save an extra $25USD per cabin towards the purchase of select cruises (and can enjoy this benefit on an unlimited number of cabins, so bring along the whole family!)
Platinum Tours and Packages**
Looking to explore exotic locales, like the Galapagos Islands or the African Savannah? Or do you want to visit some of the best golf, ski, and spa destinations the US has to offer? Either way, we’ve got a vacation package for you! Plus, RCI Platinum members receive an extra $25USD per couple towards the purchase of select tours when you exchange.
City Attractions
Do more, but pay less, in some of your favorite US cities! With a 20% discount on the GO Card and Explorer Pass, you’ll enjoy up to 55% off popular attractions – so you can afford to check out more on your next city break.
Upgrades & Extras
More flexibility, more time, more options!
NEW! Complimentary Upgrades & Changes
Made your reservation? Great! Now you can relax, knowing that you have the flexibility to upgrade your unit or even change your resort. Here’s how it works: when you book your trip, just let us know you’re interested in a unit upgrade or resort change and, for a resort change, specify up to five resorts where you would prefer to stay in your destination city.
Within two weeks of check-in, if one of the resorts you’ve specified, or a bigger unit at your confirmed resort becomes available, we’ll change your reservation for you and provide you with all the details.
RCI® Points Partner Program
Make your Points go farther! RCI Platinum members, who are RCI Points members, can use more of their Points when booking travel – 50% of your annual Points allotment, rather than 33% for standard members.
NEW! Platinum Points Extension
Get more time to enjoy your Points! As an RCI Platinum member, you can now extend your unused saved Points for twice as long as a standard member. While extended Points expire at the end of a third year for standard members, RCI Platinum members will enjoy a fourth year with no additional fee.
NEW! Deposit Restore
We want you to have more time to deposit! Ordinarily, Weeks deposits keep their full Deposit Trading Power when made at least nine months ahead of time. RCI Platinum members who are RCI Weeks® members can deposit as close as six months prior to the start date of their Week and automatically receive full Deposit Trading Power.
Saying goodbye to…
Rebates
RCI Platinum members will no longer receive a rebate when booking Extra Vacations getaways, but will now receive a 10% discount on all Extra Vacations getaways…and Last Call Vacations! Rebates will also no longer be earned on Combined Deposits (RCI Weeks members only) and Guest Certificate purchases. Instead, RCI Platinum members will earn Savings Dollars on these two transactions plus a wide range of additional RCI transactions such as Points/Trading Power Protection, membership renewals, exchange fees and more!
Lifestyle Benefits – Golf Tee Times/Box Office
We listened. Following member feedback, we replaced the Golf Tee Time and Box Office Lifestyle Benefits with a number of new RCI Platinum membership features which are more closely related to your core RCI membership.
Travel Rewards
The Travel Rewards program is being discontinued for all RCI subscribing members, including RCI Platinum members. Don’t worry, though - while you won’t be able to earn Travel Rewards after November 14th, you’ll still be able to redeem existing Travel Rewards on your account by calling an RCI Travel guide. If you have outstanding Travel Rewards on your account, keep your eyes on your inbox for further communication in the coming weeks.
Monthly Restaurant.com Dining Certificate
Don’t worry, we’ve still got your date night covered! While you won’t automatically receive your Restaurant.com Dining Certificate on a monthly basis anymore, it will be one of the many items for which you can redeem your Savings Dollars.
*See www.rci.com/platinumterms for disclosures related to RCI Cruise Discounts and Platinum Tours and Packages.
- See more at: https://www.rci.com/post-wow-en_US/...5&promo=Caro20S2en_USWOW#sthash.OCLcSRVQ.dpuf
On November 14, 2015, we will be making exciting changes to RCI Platinum membership. While some benefits will be discontinued, we’ll be introducing a range of new benefits that will provide increased flexibility, great new opportunities to save, and additional features to enhance your RCI® subscribing membership.
Effective on November 14, 2015, the annual RCI Platinum membership fee will be $69 USD.
For complete terms and conditions, please see the Updated RCI Platinum Membership Rules - As of November 14, 2015.
For a comparison against the current Platinum Rules, please see the Updated RCI Platinum Membership Rules markup.
With the great benefits below, each designed to enhance a different element of your vacation experience, there’s never been a better time to be an RCI Platinum member!
Priority Privileges
A higher level of service for a higher level of membership.
Priority Answer
RCI Platinum members who call our toll-free number get quicker access to our knowledgeable guides. Enjoy fast answers from the RCI Platinum experts who are waiting to help you with your vacation planning!
Platinum Previews
RCI Platinum members have first dibs on Extra Vacations getawaysSM sales! With RCI Platinum membership, see (and book) Extra Vacations getaways sales one day earlier than standard members.
Priority Access
Get exclusive access to exchange vacations at select hotels and resorts before they’re made available to standard members for exchange.
Exclusive Sales & Savings
It pays to be an RCI Platinum member!
NEW! 10% Discount on Extra Vacations getaways and Last CallSM Vacations
Enjoy an additional 10% off all your Extra Vacations getaways and Last Call Vacations — even those already on sale.
Free Ongoing Search
Can’t find the vacation you’re looking for right now? We’ll keep a lookout for you 24/7 and you won’t be charged your exchange fee until we find a match!
NEW! Free Points Transfers
Know an RCI Points® member that could use additional Points? Lucky them! Now RCI Platinum members no longer pay a Points transfer fee, so transfer away!
NEW! Savings Dollars
You’ll get 300 Savings Dollars just for joining RCI Platinum, then earn more on things you already do (like exchanging and renewing your membership). Then it’s up to you how you spend them – hotel stays, home electronics, fashion, wine, jewelry, sporting goods, dining certificates and more.
Free On-Hold Vacations
Not quite ready to book? We’ll hold your vacation for you without a fee while you iron out those last minute details.
RCI Cruise Discounts*
RCI Platinum members still save an extra $25USD per cabin towards the purchase of select cruises (and can enjoy this benefit on an unlimited number of cabins, so bring along the whole family!)
Platinum Tours and Packages**
Looking to explore exotic locales, like the Galapagos Islands or the African Savannah? Or do you want to visit some of the best golf, ski, and spa destinations the US has to offer? Either way, we’ve got a vacation package for you! Plus, RCI Platinum members receive an extra $25USD per couple towards the purchase of select tours when you exchange.
City Attractions
Do more, but pay less, in some of your favorite US cities! With a 20% discount on the GO Card and Explorer Pass, you’ll enjoy up to 55% off popular attractions – so you can afford to check out more on your next city break.
Upgrades & Extras
More flexibility, more time, more options!
NEW! Complimentary Upgrades & Changes
Made your reservation? Great! Now you can relax, knowing that you have the flexibility to upgrade your unit or even change your resort. Here’s how it works: when you book your trip, just let us know you’re interested in a unit upgrade or resort change and, for a resort change, specify up to five resorts where you would prefer to stay in your destination city.
Within two weeks of check-in, if one of the resorts you’ve specified, or a bigger unit at your confirmed resort becomes available, we’ll change your reservation for you and provide you with all the details.
RCI® Points Partner Program
Make your Points go farther! RCI Platinum members, who are RCI Points members, can use more of their Points when booking travel – 50% of your annual Points allotment, rather than 33% for standard members.
NEW! Platinum Points Extension
Get more time to enjoy your Points! As an RCI Platinum member, you can now extend your unused saved Points for twice as long as a standard member. While extended Points expire at the end of a third year for standard members, RCI Platinum members will enjoy a fourth year with no additional fee.
NEW! Deposit Restore
We want you to have more time to deposit! Ordinarily, Weeks deposits keep their full Deposit Trading Power when made at least nine months ahead of time. RCI Platinum members who are RCI Weeks® members can deposit as close as six months prior to the start date of their Week and automatically receive full Deposit Trading Power.
Saying goodbye to…
Rebates
RCI Platinum members will no longer receive a rebate when booking Extra Vacations getaways, but will now receive a 10% discount on all Extra Vacations getaways…and Last Call Vacations! Rebates will also no longer be earned on Combined Deposits (RCI Weeks members only) and Guest Certificate purchases. Instead, RCI Platinum members will earn Savings Dollars on these two transactions plus a wide range of additional RCI transactions such as Points/Trading Power Protection, membership renewals, exchange fees and more!
Lifestyle Benefits – Golf Tee Times/Box Office
We listened. Following member feedback, we replaced the Golf Tee Time and Box Office Lifestyle Benefits with a number of new RCI Platinum membership features which are more closely related to your core RCI membership.
Travel Rewards
The Travel Rewards program is being discontinued for all RCI subscribing members, including RCI Platinum members. Don’t worry, though - while you won’t be able to earn Travel Rewards after November 14th, you’ll still be able to redeem existing Travel Rewards on your account by calling an RCI Travel guide. If you have outstanding Travel Rewards on your account, keep your eyes on your inbox for further communication in the coming weeks.
Monthly Restaurant.com Dining Certificate
Don’t worry, we’ve still got your date night covered! While you won’t automatically receive your Restaurant.com Dining Certificate on a monthly basis anymore, it will be one of the many items for which you can redeem your Savings Dollars.
*See www.rci.com/platinumterms for disclosures related to RCI Cruise Discounts and Platinum Tours and Packages.
- See more at: https://www.rci.com/post-wow-en_US/...5&promo=Caro20S2en_USWOW#sthash.OCLcSRVQ.dpuf
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