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Vistana Exchange Strategy Needed

TravelAmore

TravelAmore

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I am a EOY WKV resale owner. I have StarOptions but I believe my unit is ineligible for Abound (although I have Abound as a MVC Marriott Kauai owner).
2027 is my year to reserve/use my WKV unit. This is the first time since my ownership started that I want to exchange my unit for another Westin property. If at all possible, I would like to reserve Westin Lagunamar for use in 2028 using my 2027 WKV ownership year.

I've read older TUG posts on Vistana exchanges and the "new" Abound rules related to Vistana VOI's. I'm more confused having read the various posts, policies and policy changes than I was when I started. It does appear if I reserve and deposit into Interval, I'll lose my Vistana ownership advantage to reserve at Lagunamar - or, do I?

Is it possible to arrange this sort of exchange? If so, how do I accomplish it??
I'm asking for strategy and instructions or approach.

Thanks in advance for thinking it through with me....
 
Did you buy the WKV prior to August 2022? If so, it would be enrolled in Abound.
 
TravelAmore said:
GREAT question.
I purchased the unit in 2020, although my first use year was 2021....so?
Would using Abound be the best option??
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Yes, using Abound should be an option. WHen you go into the Dashboard, under the "My Choices" tile there should be an option for "Elect For Club Points". Your WKV week should show up there when you go through the flow to select which weeks you would want to elect.

That said, why are you not just using your StarOptions from WKV to book Lagunamar?
 
I'm not sure how to use my StarOptions from WKV 2027 to book Lagunamar in 2028???
I've always used my unit in the ownership year. It's the non-ownership year usage that throws me...

So, from your question (why not use SO to book Lagunamar?) I started reading more about banking SO's. Sounds like I can bank before July 1, and choose to book Lagunamar 8 months (if available) before my intended stay date. Does that sound correct??
 
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8 mos. before your desired check-in date (at midnight eastern) you can reserve with StarOptions. For example, tonight at midnight you can reserve Feb. 17, 2027. Note that StarOptions reservations can start any day of the week, as available.
 
TravelAmore said:
Is it possible to arrange this sort of exchange? If so, how do I accomplish it??
I'm asking for strategy and instructions or approach.

Thanks in advance for thinking it through with me....
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You can bank 2027 to use in 2028. You can only borrow to odd use year, but banking should be ok. It used to be good for 2 year, but is supposed to shorten based on owner “benefit” level. Recommend calling or chatting with owner services to confirm.
 
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OP is trying to use 2027 EOY ownership for a 2028 reservation

Can they prepay their 2027 fees, bank them into 2029, and then borrow them back 8mos before the desired 2028 date?

Or can they only use them in 2027 and 2029?
 
It's still 2 years.
 
DeniseM said:
8 mos. before your desired check-in date (at midnight eastern) you can reserve with StarOptions. For example, tonight at midnight you can reserve Feb. 17, 2027. Note that StarOptions reservations can start any day of the week, as available.
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Got it! Also, GREAT to know reservations can start any day of the week.
Thank you!
 
YYJMSP said:
OP is trying to use 2027 EOY ownership for a 2028 reservation

Can they prepay their 2027 fees, bank them into 2029, and then borrow them back 8mos before the desired 2028 date?

Or can they only use them in 2027 and 2029?
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That isn't necessary. No need to prepay anything. They probably can't bank them yet and they are at least a year before they even need to try and make a reservation. They can't reserve for 2028 until sometime in 2027. You only need to prepay fees if you want to borrow. When you bank, they bank into the next two calendar years. Only borrowing is restricted to the odd/even year depending on your use year. You also can't reborrow banked Options.
 
From
My experience and doing searches with Star Options, Lagunamar is very easy to book within the 8 months
 
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