I plan to stay at the Sheraton Vista resort the next time I am in Orlando. it looks good I only live 2 and half hours away from there. I will use the last call on that for sure. I don't do that enough I plan to take advantage of that more often after seeing this.
Wow. 2.5 hours from Orlando. Hope you are ok from the hurricanes. Last call would be amazing. Have you ever checked on a long weekend getaway to Orlando?
I had read on TUG that RCI wasn't worth doing with a small contract, so never looked into it. I had no idea that Worldmark and Vistana were an option, or that they had their own Last Call. West Yellowstone for instance, really expands our options. Especially with a larger EOY contract now, this will be valuable.
It’s one of the advantages traveling for a year I’ve had. I had plenty of time to explore and test all choices. But I think it is a good practice for everyone.
Very nice. We keep forgetting that we have RCI with our HGV membership. I haven't been to their site to look around but glad you showed how to get in there. Might this be similar to what Diamond acquisition is? Meaning....just use RCI if you can't afford Max upgrade?
Diamond has another solution call destination exchange. Since I am a new diamond owner, would you like a video of that. I believe it will soon be available
@@timesharetraveler That might be nice to see but we aren't HGVMax members. Only HGV members. Can HGV members access the destination exchange without having to uograde?
I think you have to be HGVMax. But since it is not rolled out, I am not sure. But it might be something to consider why you might upgrade. Upgrading should only be if there is value.
GEVC at Lighthouse Pointe is also one of my favorites. In fact I will be there next week for a few nights with RCI Exchange. The only place I have been more often is Wyndham/Worldmark Angels Camp where we go almost every January.
Hopefully you are booking as a last call also. I love walking to the ocean from there. I don’t mind the cows as my uncle had them when I was growing up. I’ve watched many a sunset from the ocean right by the gevc lighthouse point. The town is a fun / rustic place. Your post makes me want to go there soon. I also love angel’s camp
I often book with last call. This time I have points that I had to put in RCI a couple of years ago that are expiring in August. So I am using them for a 3 night stay. Last Call for a week would still be cheaper if you include the cost of the points. But since the points will just expire if I don’t use them. I consider the points free at this point. So I going for 3 nights for just the RCI exchange fee doesn’t bother me.
so the RCI exchange explained by Worldmark is that the exchange fee is the max payment for the 7 day period as an owner. Is that not the case in your experience? I was very interested in the 3-4 bedroom suites at this weekly price and that's how they advertised/demoed the presentation for me
I own with Divi Resorts and have been with RCI since 2011. Divi just gave me a free 2 year membership to II. Not sure if I should renew my RCI membership or make the move to II which would also mean losing banked points. Or is it possible to belong to both at the same time with one property. Any advice?
Great explanation, but we were just given 12 weeks of RCI points while signing up with the Plays Collection in Cancun so we need to learn the basics. Where is the best place to get an in-depth explanation of how to use these. If it's one of you videos, can you refer us to that? Thanks!
I would call the RCI number and see what your options are... The certificates are alll different... Some are difficult to use. If you like Orlando or Vegas, they usually work out.
I am doing more RCI lately. Especially 5 night stays and last call. I am just amazed at how I can save money and credits / points. My new video is dropping on Wednesday on how u am using RCI.
I’ve used RCI in California and Arizona. Not sure where you live, but I suspect you can always get a last call in Orlando or Williamsburg in the winter. As a Worldmark owner, you also have access to Wyndham locations. You can see the availability on the Worldmark site and the $99 booking fee is less than the RCI exchange. I’ve used this to stay at every Club Wyndham on the big island of Hawaii.
The exchange fee seems to be the minimum. If you book within 45 days, it doesn’t require points (select type of exchange as last call). $290 for a week is then $42/day. Not sure if you can buy RCI direct.
Correct. Last call is $$$, not points. I’ve used both RCI and interval. Interval costs more but has higher end resorts. I have both because of owning Marriott (interval), RCI because of hilton and Worldmark (Workmark also interval)
They lie about anywhere and anytime and the maintenance fee will never go up. The biggest regret of my life. They lie about everything. Do not ever get a timeshare. Do not purchase Rci or any timeshare. You have 5 days to cancel prior to signing contract. Do it asap! If you died, it will be passed down to your children. The maintenance fee will go up!!
I am sorry that you have had a bad experience. While you are not alone in your experience, there are many (me included) who have made it worked. For me it has been much cheaper and better than AirBnb, Hotels, VRBO, etc... (My kids prefer AirBnb). I use RCI mostly for last call and get one week for under $400. There are other video on how to get the most out of your timeshare on this channel... But timeshares aren't for everyone, so I respect your perspective.
I plan to stay at the Sheraton Vista resort the next time I am in Orlando. it looks good I only live 2 and half hours away from there. I will use the last call on that for sure. I don't do that enough I plan to take advantage of that more often after seeing this.
Wow. 2.5 hours from Orlando. Hope you are ok from the hurricanes. Last call would be amazing. Have you ever checked on a long weekend getaway to Orlando?
I had read on TUG that RCI wasn't worth doing with a small contract, so never looked into it. I had no idea that Worldmark and Vistana were an option, or that they had their own Last Call. West Yellowstone for instance, really expands our options. Especially with a larger EOY contract now, this will be valuable.
It’s one of the advantages traveling for a year I’ve had. I had plenty of time to explore and test all choices. But I think it is a good practice for everyone.
Very nice. We keep forgetting that we have RCI with our HGV membership. I haven't been to their site to look around but glad you showed how to get in there.
Might this be similar to what Diamond acquisition is?
Meaning....just use RCI if you can't afford Max upgrade?
Diamond has another solution call destination exchange. Since I am a new diamond owner, would you like a video of that. I believe it will soon be available
@@timesharetraveler That might be nice to see but we aren't HGVMax members. Only HGV members.
Can HGV members access the destination exchange without having to uograde?
I think you have to be HGVMax. But since it is not rolled out, I am not sure. But it might be something to consider why you might upgrade. Upgrading should only be if there is value.
GEVC at Lighthouse Pointe is also one of my favorites. In fact I will be there next week for a few nights with RCI Exchange. The only place I have been more often is Wyndham/Worldmark Angels Camp where we go almost every January.
Hopefully you are booking as a last call also. I love walking to the ocean from there. I don’t mind the cows as my uncle had them when I was growing up. I’ve watched many a sunset from the ocean right by the gevc lighthouse point. The town is a fun / rustic place. Your post makes me want to go there soon. I also love angel’s camp
I often book with last call. This time I have points that I had to put in RCI a couple of years ago that are expiring in August. So I am using them for a 3 night stay. Last Call for a week would still be cheaper if you include the cost of the points. But since the points will just expire if I don’t use them. I consider the points free at this point. So I going for 3 nights for just the RCI exchange fee doesn’t bother me.
I have the same issue sometimes as well. Nothing is ever perfect. But you to be doing great!!!👍
so the RCI exchange explained by Worldmark is that the exchange fee is the max payment for the 7 day period as an owner. Is that not the case in your experience? I was very interested in the 3-4 bedroom suites at this weekly price and that's how they advertised/demoed the presentation for me
It is the maximum payment unless you count the maintenance fees for the points used. I not 100% sure if it also covers the resort fees.
I own with Divi Resorts and have been with RCI since 2011. Divi just gave me a free 2 year membership to II. Not sure if I should renew my RCI membership or make the move to II which would also mean losing banked points. Or is it possible to belong to both at the same time with one property. Any advice?
Good problem to have. Learn as much as you can about II and if it gives you what you need, then no need to have both. Just an opinion
I was thinking of getting into RCI again we are with Interval...I think it may give additional options for getaways etc...
Always good to explore more options. I review my choices from time to see if there are new features
Great explanation, but we were just given 12 weeks of RCI points while signing up with the Plays Collection in Cancun so we need to learn the basics. Where is the best place to get an in-depth explanation of how to use these. If it's one of you videos, can you refer us to that? Thanks!
I would call the RCI number and see what your options are... The certificates are alll different... Some are difficult to use. If you like Orlando or Vegas, they usually work out.
Thanks for the prompt response. I will contact them as it is quite a complex process.
Thanks. Do you ever use RCI to book a unit and then rent it out on Airbnb or KOALA?
RCI reservations are typically Highly available locations so renting them out for a profit might be difficult.
How have you changed up how you use RCI since they’ve added Exchange plus?
I am doing more RCI lately. Especially 5 night stays and last call. I am just amazed at how I can save money and credits / points. My new video is dropping on Wednesday on how u am using RCI.
thanks! what is a good option for exchange for current worldmark owners ? i only take 2 or 3 vacation in a year
I’ve used RCI in California and Arizona. Not sure where you live, but I suspect you can always get a last call in Orlando or Williamsburg in the winter. As a Worldmark owner, you also have access to Wyndham locations. You can see the availability on the Worldmark site and the $99 booking fee is less than the RCI exchange. I’ve used this to stay at every Club Wyndham on the big island of Hawaii.
So you can't join RCI directly? We own Bluegreen but the exchange fees are high $290 for a week. Is there any way to use RCI at lower exchange fees?
The exchange fee seems to be the minimum. If you book within 45 days, it doesn’t require points (select type of exchange as last call). $290 for a week is then $42/day. Not sure if you can buy RCI direct.
How much is your yearly maintenance fee?
RCI is included at no extra fee
New to RCI. To clarify, last call just costs $ and doesn't require credits? Also, what do you think of RCI vs Interval? thx!!
Correct. Last call is $$$, not points. I’ve used both RCI and interval. Interval costs more but has higher end resorts. I have both because of owning Marriott (interval), RCI because of hilton and Worldmark (Workmark also interval)
They lie about anywhere and anytime and the maintenance fee will never go up. The biggest regret of my life. They lie about everything. Do not ever get a timeshare. Do not purchase Rci or any timeshare. You have 5 days to cancel prior to signing contract. Do it asap! If you died, it will be passed down to your children. The maintenance fee will go up!!
I am sorry that you have had a bad experience. While you are not alone in your experience, there are many (me included) who have made it worked. For me it has been much cheaper and better than AirBnb, Hotels, VRBO, etc... (My kids prefer AirBnb). I use RCI mostly for last call and get one week for under $400. There are other video on how to get the most out of your timeshare on this channel... But timeshares aren't for everyone, so I respect your perspective.
How much if book for a weekend
you talk about points but they use Credits
You are correct. I use the term credit and points interchangeably which is not technically correct