RCI Weeks program

[scvat16ff Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scvat16ff]

I just signed up for tHe weeks program but know that most times even with the last call vacas, we won't use the whole week but rather do a wed-sat or Sunday stay. Is that allowed? If I book for sat-sat, can I check in wed or thurs? So confused already.

[riverdees05 Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close riverdees05]

Yes you can check in late or leave early. On checking in late, one should call the resort about a week ahead of time and tell them when you will be checking in and confirm that they have noted that on your reservations. You don't want to be a no call, no show for two or three days, they will probably assume you are not coming and rent out your unit.

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

Also . . .

Resorts have different check-in days.

Originally, it was Sat-Sat. Then Fri and Sun at some. In the last ten years some have opted for hotel/motel style with daily check-in, check-out.

Most in Weeks are still Sat-Sat, though.

Good luck.

[scvat16ff Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scvat16ff]

Thank you!! Can I have someone else take the earlier part of week on my behalf or do they not allow that? Like my parents ?

[philsfan Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close philsfan]

Depending on the resort, you may need a guest certificate for them to check in before you. Call or email them a couple of weeks before check-in to find out if they will enforce that or not.

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

It's easier to take the first part of the week yourself, then give the key to your friend/relative for the latter part.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Thank you!! Can I have someone else take the earlier part of week on my behalf or do they not allow that? Like my parents ?

Depending on the resort, you may need a guest certificate for them to check in before you. Call or email them a couple of weeks before check-in to find out if they will enforce that or not.

If you need a Guest Certificate, you will have to get it from RCI. Cost is currently $59. There is only one resort I am aware of (in San Francisco) that doesn't allow other guests for unused nights.

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

None of this applies for the week you own, if you decide to use it rather than to exchange.