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Starwood internal exchange came through to Vistana Villages, can I get a refund?

rickandcindy23

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I want to know if anyone has been successful in getting a refund for the difference between the regular exchange fee of $149, when getting an internal exchange. I had an ongoing search with SBP and matched to a Vistana Villages....
 

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You pay the fee when you enter the search. As far as I know, no refunds are issued if you match to a Starwood.
 

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Lisa is correct. If your original search included non-Starwood resorts, then the higher fee applies. Per the 2011/12 Starwood edition of the Interval directory (p. 10):

How to Enjoy your Exclusive Discount ...

Only include Starwood Vacation Ownership resorts in your requests.


I also noticed this sentence:

The standard minimum exchange requirements for Onwers requesting an internal exchange have been waived.

Does this mean one doesn't need to list three different dates and/or resorts?

Glorian
 
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rickandcindy23

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I was able to get a 2 bedroom with a small 1 bed SBP, so I should just be happy with it.:)
 
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