hgvc waikoloa/ marriott/ four seasons/xchange?STRAIGHT ANSWER.

[benjaminb13 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close benjaminb13]

Sfx Contacted Me And Corrected My Prof From Hilton Bay Club At Waikola To Hgvc Waikoloa Resort.
I Currently Have 14000 Plat Points For 2007?i Plan On Depositing 7000 W/ Sfx.
I Need A Real Straight To The Point Answer
What Is The Probability Of Exchanging Hgvc At Waikoloa Resort Plat With Marriott In Tahoe Or Newport , Four Seasons Aviara Or Dvc Wilderness Lodge?
I Understand You Cant Give Me Guarantees - But The Large Chains Ar The The Only Other Places Id Like To Trade For So B4 I Deposit Id Like To Weigh My Chances.

[Mark @SFX Industry Representative Find all posts View Profile Close Mark @SFX]

What Is The Probability Of Exchanging Hgvc At Waikoloa Resort Plat With Marriott In Tahoe Or Newport , Four Seasons Aviara Or Dvc Wilderness Lodge?

I Understand You Cant Give Me Guarantees - But The Large Chains Ar The The Only Other Places Id Like To Trade For So B4 I Deposit Id Like To Weigh My Chances.

Ben - thank you for your post. Unfortunately we do not give any "odds or probabilities". There are many variables involved. It's almost like asking an airline what are the probabilities of being able to get a seat to Hawaii, New York or London. They are highly demanded destinations year round and have many variables that can be factored with regards to availability, and availability is constantly variable.

Larger multi-site developments offer internal trading to their owners who have a higher priority over outside exchange guests. They look after their own first, just as HGVC does. Just like with airlines, supply vs demand factors are constantly fluid, and although an exchange to a specific resort may be immediately available one year, the next year it may be booked or you may have to wait longer for availability. There are no constants.

Quite frankly it appears you are more interested in the resort experience than the whole overall vacation experience which for most people should primarily be the destination and what it has to offer in scenic beauty, history and what ever other reasons made the "location" a desirable place to visit in the first place. Of course everyone wants to stay in the nicest resorts in each location, however it is all about "balance".

If you are offered an exchange week for a high demand location and dates of your choice, you should be open to any "comparable quality resort" to what you deposited.

If you place restrictions for just the specific brands you mention, your expectations will probably not be met every single time you want to exchange, unless you are very "Flexible" with your travel dates. The nicer and more expensive the resort, the less trading activity may occur as Owners typically buy to use for the first four or five years, rather than give it up for exchange.

The only way for you to have assurance of always staying at these other properties, is for you to Own there. Even then, your reservation is still Subject to Availability.

Hope this helps...

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I would just like to add that when SFX confirmed me into Hawaii last year, I was absolutely thrilled with our accommodations, and they were places that I previously wouldn't have considered. Even ended up buying one!

[benjaminb13 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close benjaminb13]

Thanks for the info,
DOES SFX GET A LOT OF DEPOSITS FROM MARRIOTT/ DISNEY ETC?

[Mark @SFX Industry Representative Find all posts View Profile Close Mark @SFX]

Thanks for the info,
DOES SFX GET A LOT OF DEPOSITS FROM MARRIOTT/ DISNEY ETC?

Benjamin - Marriott Owners yes, Disney No. It is my understanding most Owners at Disney use their weeks rather than make them available for exchange. It's attraction is obvious for the Disney experience oriented family.

Also keep in mind, for those who are interested in the Orlando /Disney theme park vacation experience, there are many quality resorts minutes away from Disney.