Timeshare Traveler Episode 115... Why This Vistana Owner Opted-in to ABOUND

[Clifbell]

From now until the end of December 2022, Vistana owners have the opportunity to Opt-in to ABOUND so that they can use the ABOUND system for 2023. I am one of the Vistana Owners that did Opt-in to ABOUND. The purpose of this video is to discuss why I did it. Not that my choice is the best for everyone, but it was good for me. Perhaps my logic will help you make your decision. I have owned Vistana since 2007 and Marriott only since 2019. So, opting-in made sense for me so I could stay at more Marriott properties. I have my favorite Vistana locations and would like to learn a little more about the Marriott side. But Lucky for me, I also have some Vistana bonus points that can not be moved into ABOUND, so I will use those in 2023 within the Vistana network. Hope this video is helpful guiding through you decision.

Here is a Video where I compared the cost of staying in Vistana locations using Vistana Points vs Marriott Points. Timeshare Traveler Episode 104... Tips to Maximize the Marriott Merger

Timeshare Traveler Episode 115... Why This Vistana Owner Opted-in to ABOUND

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[kozykritter]

From now until the end of December 2022, Vistana owners have the opportunity to Opt-in to ABOUND so that they can use the ABOUND system for 2023. I am one of the Vistana Owners that did Opt-in to ABOUND. The purpose of this video is to discuss why I did it. Not that my choice is the best for everyone, but it was good for me. Perhaps my logic will help you make your decision. I have owned Vistana since 2007 and Marriott only since 2019. So, opting-in made sense for me so I could stay at more Marriott properties. I have my favorite Vistana locations and would like to learn a little more about the Marriott side. But Lucky for me, I also have some Vistana bonus points that can not be moved into ABOUND, so I will use those in 2023 within the Vistana network. Hope this video is helpful guiding through you decision.

Here is a Video where I compared the cost of staying in Vistana locations using Vistana Points vs Marriott Points. Timeshare Traveler Episode 104... Tips to Maximize the Marriott Merger

Timeshare Traveler Episode 115... Why This Vistana Owner Opted-in to ABOUND

Map of all my timeshare reviews

Thanks Cliff! One change I'd like to suggest is that you call it electing Abound instead of opting in. The reason is your VSN-enrolled ownerships were already automatically enrolled AKA "opted in" to Abound as a one-time thing and then each year you have the choice to elect your ownership to Abound for Club Points, which is what you did and are discussing in your video. Of course you know what those words mean for you but so many people on here are confused with the term "opt in" thinking that they have to do it every single year. Just a thought, and thanks for all your great videos