Am i doing something wrong?

[talanjs Member Find all posts View Profile Close talanjs]

One more thing - have you looked at Club Select? There isn't anything yet for the end of next August but there are a few summer weeks listed are within driving distance of you.

Outside of the two Williamsburg resorts (which is where we went this year) and Florida i didn't see anything on the east coast plus i'm not to sure why i'd want to Pay to stay at a timeshare I'm already paying dues for

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Outside of the two Williamsburg resorts (which is where we went this year) and Florida i didn't see anything on the east coast plus i'm not to sure why i'd want to Pay to stay at a timeshare I'm already paying dues for

Log in and you can use points with Club Select.

[talanjs Member Find all posts View Profile Close talanjs]

Log in and you can use points with Club Select.

Oh Kewl, i've never used that before. So i guess i use point to get lower room rates? That's not bad. Although availability for next August is still very limited i just checked the whole east coast, it might keep me an owner a little longer.

[PeelBoy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close PeelBoy]

At II, I found these (not including Williamsburg) on the "east coast". I am sure more will be coming up soon.

Sort by: Travel Date Resort Name Location
Vacationland Estates
VAC
Island Falls , ME , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jul 11 2009 - Jul 18 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

Aug 08 2009 - Aug 15 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

Aug 29 2009 - Sep 05 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

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The Ponds at Foxhollow
PAF

Sort by: Travel Date Resort Name Location
Galleria at Split Rock
GSP
Lake Harmony , PA , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 e 2 4 e24 3,000 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 6 266 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 28 2009 - Jul 05 2009 2 6 6 266 5,500 Vacation Points

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Willowbrook at Lake Harmony
WWS
Lake Harmony , PA , USA Resort Details & Photos
Aug 30 2009 - Sep 06 2009 2 8 8 288 6,500 Vacation Points


The Flagship Resort
RFH
Atlantic City , NJ , USA Resort Details & Photos
Sep 04 2009 - Sep 11 2009


Sort by: Travel Date Resort Name Location
Foxrun
FXR
Lake Lure , NC , USA Resort Details & Photos
Aug 01 2009 - Aug 08 2009 2 6 8 268 5,500 Vacation Points

Aug 15 2009 - Aug 22 2009 2 6 8 268 5,500 Vacation Points

Aug 29 2009 - Sep 05 2009 2 6 8 268 5,500 Vacation Points


Chalet High/Chalet High North
CHI
Basye , VA , USA Resort Details & Photos
Aug 07 2009 - Aug 14 2009 3 6 8 368 6,000 Vacation Points

Aug 21 2009 - Aug 28 2009 3 6 8 368 6,000 Vacation Points

Aug 28 2009 - Sep 04 2009 2 6 6 266 5,500 Vacation Points

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Cedar Village
CEV
Beech Mountain , NC , USA Resort Details & Photos
Aug 10 2009 - Aug 17 2009

Sort by: Travel Date Resort Name Location
Grand Regency Resort at Thousand Hills
GTO
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 3 8 10 3810 8,000 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Horizons by Marriott at Branson
MHB
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 e 2 4 e24 3,500 Vacation Points

Jun 28 2009 - Jul 05 2009 e 2 4 e24 3,500 Vacation Points

Jun 28 2009 - Jul 05 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

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Palace View Resort
PVR
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 e 2 2 e22 3,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

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Palace View South
PVO
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

Jul 04 2009 - Jul 11 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

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Palace View by Spinnaker
PVN
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 2 4 124 5,500 Vacation Points

Jul 04 2009 - Jul 11 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

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The Suites at Fall Creek
SPF
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 e 2 2 e22 3,500 Vacation Points

Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 e 2 2 e22 3,500 Vacation Points

Jul 04 2009 - Jul 11 2009 e 2 2 e22 3,500 Vacation Points

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Timber Ridge Lodge-Welk Resorts Branson
WRB
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 8 268 6,500 Vacation Points

Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

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Varsity Clubs of America-S. Bend Chapter
NTR
Mishawaka , IN , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 28 2009 - Jul 05 2009 1 4 4 144 5,000 Vacation Points

Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 1 4 4 144 5,000 Vacation Points

Jul 05 2009 - Jul 12 2009 1 4 4 144 5,000 Vacation Points

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The Lodges at Fox Hollow Lake
LFH
Branson West , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 2 4 6 246 6,500 Vacation Points

Jul 10 2009 - Jul 17 2009 2 4 6 246 6,500 Vacation Points

Jul 17 2009 - Jul 24 2009 2 4 6 246 6,500 Vacation Points

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Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe
EML
Hollister , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jul 10 2009 - Jul 17 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jul 17 2009 - Jul 24 2009 1 4 4 144

[talanjs Member Find all posts View Profile Close talanjs]

At II, I found these (not including Williamsburg) on the "east coast". I am sure more will be coming up soon.

Sort by: Travel Date Resort Name Location
Vacationland Estates
VAC
Island Falls , ME , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jul 11 2009 - Jul 18 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

Aug 08 2009 - Aug 15 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

Aug 29 2009 - Sep 05 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
The Ponds at Foxhollow
PAF

Sort by: Travel Date Resort Name Location
Galleria at Split Rock
GSP
Lake Harmony , PA , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 e 2 4 e24 3,000 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 6 266 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 28 2009 - Jul 05 2009 2 6 6 266 5,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Willowbrook at Lake Harmony
WWS
Lake Harmony , PA , USA Resort Details & Photos
Aug 30 2009 - Sep 06 2009 2 8 8 288 6,500 Vacation Points


The Flagship Resort
RFH
Atlantic City , NJ , USA Resort Details & Photos
Sep 04 2009 - Sep 11 2009


Sort by: Travel Date Resort Name Location
Foxrun
FXR
Lake Lure , NC , USA Resort Details & Photos
Aug 01 2009 - Aug 08 2009 2 6 8 268 5,500 Vacation Points

Aug 15 2009 - Aug 22 2009 2 6 8 268 5,500 Vacation Points

Aug 29 2009 - Sep 05 2009 2 6 8 268 5,500 Vacation Points


Chalet High/Chalet High North
CHI
Basye , VA , USA Resort Details & Photos
Aug 07 2009 - Aug 14 2009 3 6 8 368 6,000 Vacation Points

Aug 21 2009 - Aug 28 2009 3 6 8 368 6,000 Vacation Points

Aug 28 2009 - Sep 04 2009 2 6 6 266 5,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Cedar Village
CEV
Beech Mountain , NC , USA Resort Details & Photos
Aug 10 2009 - Aug 17 2009

Sort by: Travel Date Resort Name Location
Grand Regency Resort at Thousand Hills
GTO
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 3 8 10 3810 8,000 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Horizons by Marriott at Branson
MHB
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 e 2 4 e24 3,500 Vacation Points

Jun 28 2009 - Jul 05 2009 e 2 4 e24 3,500 Vacation Points

Jun 28 2009 - Jul 05 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Palace View Resort
PVR
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 e 2 2 e22 3,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Palace View South
PVO
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 6 266 6,500 Vacation Points

Jul 04 2009 - Jul 11 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Palace View by Spinnaker
PVN
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 2 4 124 5,500 Vacation Points

Jul 04 2009 - Jul 11 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
The Suites at Fall Creek
SPF
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 e 2 2 e22 3,500 Vacation Points

Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 e 2 2 e22 3,500 Vacation Points

Jul 04 2009 - Jul 11 2009 e 2 2 e22 3,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Timber Ridge Lodge-Welk Resorts Branson
WRB
Branson , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jun 27 2009 - Jul 04 2009 2 6 8 268 6,500 Vacation Points

Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Varsity Clubs of America-S. Bend Chapter
NTR
Mishawaka , IN , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jun 28 2009 - Jul 05 2009 1 4 4 144 5,000 Vacation Points

Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 1 4 4 144 5,000 Vacation Points

Jul 05 2009 - Jul 12 2009 1 4 4 144 5,000 Vacation Points

See More Dates
The Lodges at Fox Hollow Lake
LFH
Branson West , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 2 4 6 246 6,500 Vacation Points

Jul 10 2009 - Jul 17 2009 2 4 6 246 6,500 Vacation Points

Jul 17 2009 - Jul 24 2009 2 4 6 246 6,500 Vacation Points

See More Dates
Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe
EML
Hollister , MO , USA Resort Details & Photos
Jul 03 2009 - Jul 10 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jul 10 2009 - Jul 17 2009 1 4 4 144 5,500 Vacation Points

Jul 17 2009 - Jul 24 2009 1 4 4 144

and this is all the is availble via II:

Arizona, Phoenix Area
Arizona, Rim Country
Arizona, Sedona
Arizona, Tucson Area
Arkansas, Hot Springs
Australia, New South Wales, North Coast
Australia, Queensland, Sunshine Coast
British Columbia, Eastern
California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe
California, Palm Springs & Palm Desert
California, San Diego Area
Colorado, Breckenridge
Colorado, Vail, Avon & Beaver Creek
Florida, Cocoa Beach
Florida, Daytona Beach Area
Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Western
Florida, Miami Beach
Florida, Orlando
Florida, Punta Gorda
Florida, Tampa Bay
Mexico, Acapulco
Mexico, Cancun
Mexico, North Baja
Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
Mexico, South Baja
Missouri, Branson
Nevada, Las Vegas
New Caledonia
New Mexico
St. Maarten & St. Martin
Tennessee, Gatlinburg
Virginia, Williamsburg

not much drivable

still

[muzjik Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close muzjik]

2010 ? i have 11,500 in the bank for 2009. I'm not trying to borrow points.

If you have 11,500 showing in your account for 2009 (and you've paid your 2009 MF), then there SHOULD NOT be a problem. You need to call DRI and get them to explain to you why, if your account shows the points, you can't see the availability next August.

If "some guy" says you can only see up to 9000 pt weeks, make him explain why every other DRI owner at Timeshare Formers with less 2009 points can see availability you can't. Make them figure out if it's a computer glitch (you did reboot/refresh?)

Oh Kewl, i've never used that before. So i guess i use point to get lower room rates? That's not bad.

No - with Club Select, you can use DRI points or points plus cash or cash alone to reserve non-DRI weeks that owners have given use of to DRI in exchange for points in their account.

Sorry if this sounds snippy but...I've been a Diamond Club member since January. You've been one for 9 years...why don't you know the system? Why have you never heard of Club Select? By rights, you should be answering MY questions.

You have LOTS of options to get a vacation next summer within driving distance of you:
Diamond Resorts and affiliates
Club Select
Interval International - II is showing, as of right now, a 2bdrm at Marriott Fairway Villas at Seaview, Galloway, New Jersey - June 19 - 26

Now that you know that something is not right, work with DRI to figure out what it is.

Gook luck,
Tamara

PS - IF II says there is nothing, refresh. They have a real problem with this.

[PeelBoy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close PeelBoy]

Today, there is bulk deposit of Sheraton Broadway Plantation at Myrtle Beach, mostly one bedroom but some two bedrooms in August 2009.

Told you before you will get this one. I have confidence Marriotts in HHI will come out soon.

If you put in an ongoing search, there must be a nice resort to meet your needs.

[talanjs Member Find all posts View Profile Close talanjs]

If you have 11,500 showing in your account for 2009 (and you've paid your 2009 MF), then there SHOULD NOT be a problem. You need to call DRI and get them to explain to you why, if your account shows the points, you can't see the availability next August.

If "some guy" says you can only see up to 9000 pt weeks, make him explain why every other DRI owner at Timeshare Formers with less 2009 points can see availability you can't. Make them figure out if it's a computer glitch (you did reboot/refresh?)



No - with Club Select, you can use DRI points or points plus cash or cash alone to reserve non-DRI weeks that owners have given use of to DRI in exchange for points in their account.

Sorry if this sounds snippy but...I've been a Diamond Club member since January. You've been one for 9 years...why don't you know the system? Why have you never heard of Club Select? By rights, you should be answering MY questions.

You have LOTS of options to get a vacation next summer within driving distance of you:
Diamond Resorts and affiliates
Club Select
Interval International - II is showing, as of right now, a 2bdrm at Marriott Fairway Villas at Seaview, Galloway, New Jersey - June 19 - 26

Now that you know that something is not right, work with DRI to figure out what it is.

Gook luck,
Tamara

PS - IF II says there is nothing, refresh. They have a real problem with this.

Tamara
Oh where to start...
1. No i haven't paid my 2009 MF yet.
2. I didn't notice you being "snippy" but since you are a new DRI owner that could mean you went through the DRI sales process, right? Not the Epci process i did 9 years ago.
So the fact that i didn't remember about the DRI Select could just be ignorance on my part but a lack of proper training on DRI's part, espically for some of us that got taken over.
3 - NJ really I don't like to vacation that close to where i live. And June isn't the end of August, which is what i was looking for.



BTW
when you all talk about II can i assume you mean point exchange?

Since i have already banked my 2008 point maybe that why i'm having trouble seeing dates in 2009 on II ?

[PeelBoy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close PeelBoy]

talanjs,

It seems your problem is a result of your lack of knowledge in Diamonds, II and timesharing.

To clarify a few things:

1. You do not need to pay your 2009 maintenance fee to book a week or two in a Diamonds resort via the Diamonds website. You just book it and wait till January to pay your fee. My strategy is always book something hot 10 months in advance and cancel it later, when I see something more attractive. I never paid MF in advance to do so.

2. If you book a week via II, yes you will have to pay your 2009 MF now.

3. No matter you have paid your 2009 MF or you have any 2008 or 2009 points left, you still have access to both Diamonds and II websites to browse their inventory. The machine cannot tell whether you have paid or you have sufficient points. I have 475 2009 points left, so I can't book anything. I still browse both websites daily to study the inventory pattern. In a few months, I will be able to borrow 2010 points.

4. Did you check the Sherton property in Myrtle Beach? There was a bulk deposit last night.

Unless you have a computer glitch, I really don't see your problem at all. We all have access to the same databases.

[muzjik Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close muzjik]

2. I didn't notice you being "snippy" but since you are a new DRI owner that could mean you went through the DRI sales process, right? Not the Epci process i did 9 years ago. So the fact that i didn't remember about the DRI Select could just be ignorance on my part but a lack of proper training on DRI's part, espically for some of us that got taken over.

I'm so glad I didn't come across as snippy. I converted a deeded week to points in January so, yes, the Club Select was "sold" at the presentation. One thing I did those first few weeks is click every button on the web page and then call DRI if I didn't understand. There were a few days that I called 3 or 4 times. And, of course, I asked questions here...and got great answers.

I don't disagree with you about lack of training. It would be nice if the "owner updates" were actually that instead of a heavy sales push. Maybe the next time they call and offer you some cash to come to an "owner update", use it as a DRI tutorial and get them to fully explain all the ins and outs of the system....and get paid for it!

3 - NJ really I don't like to vacation that close to where i live. And June isn't the end of August, which is what i was looking for.

That was just thrown out as a example of what may show up at any time. I'm in Arizona so I wouldn't know what would be considered a good "drivable" vacation for a New Jerseyite (or is it New Jerseyian?). One of the ways to maximize your timeshare is to be flexible. There will probably be stuff coming online for the last 2 weeks of August but if you have a broader date range, it is more likely you will get something great.

BTW
when you all talk about II can i assume you mean point exchange?

Maybe? You can use your Diamond points to book/request II weeks. As PeelBoy says, II doesn't know or care if you actually have 2008 points left. A 2 bdrm exchange through II is 6500 so it's a great way to maximize your points. Just because there is nothing now, doesn't mean that there won't be something at 3:00 am tomorrow morning or 7:00 pm next Tuesday. Inventory changes constantly so the best thing to do is put in a request.

PS - I don't see Myrtle Beach. Have they all been grabbed up?

[talanjs Member Find all posts View Profile Close talanjs]

talanjs,

It seems your problem is a result of your lack of knowledge in Diamonds, II and timesharing.

To clarify a few things:

1. You do not need to pay your 2009 maintenance fee to book a week or two in a Diamonds resort via the Diamonds website. You just book it and wait till January to pay your fee. My strategy is always book something hot 10 months in advance and cancel it later, when I see something more attractive. I never paid MF in advance to do so.

2. If you book a week via II, yes you will have to pay your 2009 MF now.

3. No matter you have paid your 2009 MF or you have any 2008 or 2009 points left, you still have access to both Diamonds and II websites to browse their inventory. The machine cannot tell whether you have paid or you have sufficient points. I have 475 2009 points left, so I can't book anything. I still browse both websites daily to study the inventory pattern. In a few months, I will be able to borrow 2010 points.

4. Did you check the Sherton property in Myrtle Beach? There was a bulk deposit last night.

For some reason it took some work to find it but the last date i can see is "Mar 29 2009 - Apr 05 2009 "

Unless you have a computer glitch, I really don't see your problem at all. We all have access to the same databases.

Yeah, i guess i need to lean their system better and learn how do "use" the system smarter. And if i want a popular resort i need to make sure to book exactly 10 or 13 months out.

Thanks EVERYONE for all your help and patience so far

[talanjs Member Find all posts View Profile Close talanjs]

Ok so i booked Hawaii in July, Ka'anapali Beach Club. Yeah i know i can't drive it but i forgot i have a conference in SanFran in July so i just piggy backed this trip on..

[winger Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close winger]

Ok so i booked Hawaii in July, Ka'anapali Beach Club. Yeah i know i can't drive it but i forgot i have a conference in SanFran in July so i just piggy backed this trip on..

good booking. from what i have heard, this is the type of resort/quality dri is striving for all its resorts. pls report back after your visit! we are staying there over spring break for the first time - can not wait!

[PeelBoy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close PeelBoy]

I always want to go to that one. During low or shoulder season, it is not difficult to find a one bedroom within 59 days for a 50% discount.

I have hesitation after considering the 18 hours flight from the east coast, of course connection included.

[muzjik Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close muzjik]

Ok so i booked Hawaii in July, Ka'anapali Beach Club. Yeah i know i can't drive it but i forgot i have a conference in SanFran in July so i just piggy backed this trip on..

Yeah! I'm so glad you were able to find something that worked for you. I am sure you will have a great time!

Tamara