Thanks again, SFX

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I've had a bunch of requests in for 2009. One of those requests was for a single, specific week in Santa Fe. I was just confirmed for that week to my astonishment.

As Mark always says, be flexible and plan ahead.

Sue

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I just deposited a 2009 week with SFX, and got and an exchange week plus two 1BR bonus weeks (1 in Mexico). I am a platinum member so I was able to put in a request up to 18 mos out. I requested Mexico (Nuevo Vallarta) for Xmas week 2009, but I need a 2BR. I also requested a 1BR at the same resort and week using my other bonus week. I was immediately confirmed at Mayan Palace, which I've stayed at in Riviera Maya and liked. It cost me $379 for each week, plus $159 premium for each week because it was a holiday week, plus $159 to upgrade one of them to a 2BR. I knew about all of these fees in advance because I had done it before, and happen to think it's fair.

My point is that bonus weeks are readily available to book, not last minute and real quality. I know that SFX has very good access in Mexico, but that is where I wanted to go. I have also used them to go to Hawaii (bonus week & exchange week), Grand Cayman(bonus week). They may not meet everyone's expectations, but they have met mine.
Bill