posted 06-30-2002 11:06            

I make the following suggestion in all seriousness and I am not "fishing" to find out about trading power:

When making my reservation for my 2BR Maui floating week AND intending to deposit it with II for an exchange, what would be the harm in knowing what weeks II needs to fill its outstanding requests?

I would think that would be a win-win situation for both II and myself. I deposit a high demand week and you get the chance to delight a customer!

I know one possible answer is that it doesn't matter because there are always outstanding requests no matter when a 2BR Maui week is deposited. However, I would think if you had 50 requests for WW15 vs. 3 requests for WW30 (hypothetically speaking), that II would really want more WW15 deposits. Am I flawed in my logic? What do you think of my suggestion?

Regardless of your answer, thanks for participating in this forum!

posted 06-30-2002 11:09            

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Originally posted by Carol C:
Craig...I was gone for three weeks and just now finished reading all the "Ask Craig" threads. I apologize if I didn't see any discussion of the following...but I'd appreciate a quick answer:

Does II give an internal trading priority within the same resort? Example: I own two Marriott Streamside at Vail weeks, so if I'd like to visit my resort during another week/season, after I deposit the week I actually own and enter an ongoing search for another week, do I get any kind of preference because I own week(s) at the same resort I'm requesting? Thanks in advance!

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posted 06-30-2002 11:12            

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Originally posted by taipan:
Craig,

I make the following suggestion in all seriousness and I am not "fishing" to find out about trading power:

When making my reservation for my 2BR Maui floating week AND intending to deposit it with II for an exchange, what would be the harm in knowing what weeks II needs to fill its outstanding requests?

I would think that would be a win-win situation for both II and myself. I deposit a high demand week and you get the chance to delight a customer!

I know one possible answer is that it doesn't matter because there are always outstanding requests no matter when a 2BR Maui week is deposited. However, I would think if you had 50 requests for WW15 vs. 3 requests for WW30 (hypothetically speaking), that II would really want more WW15 deposits. Am I flawed in my logic? What do you think of my suggestion?

Regardless of your answer, thanks for participating in this forum!

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posted 07-01-2002 05:33            

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Originally posted by Frank:
Hi Craig and thanks for being here.
Would II ever consider allowing members to trade two weeks for one?
I don't know how you rank resorts, but let's suppose I owned a couple of good 4s and wanted to trade for a great 5. One 4 on its own might never pull it, but if I were willing to give up both 4s for the one 5 and pay two transaction fees, then II would make me happy, two other people happy, and make their money.
I'm not talking about stringing a bunch of 2s along to equal a 5, I'm talking about solid, strong resorts that just don't have the power with one week to pull a Marriott Summer Maui, but might have the power with two weeks.

Frank

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posted 07-01-2002 11:23            

I just closed on a 3-bed Marriott Ocean Pointe villa. I locked off 2003, 2-bed 5/17 checkin, guest 5/24 checkin (Memorial Day week).

I can see 44 destinations available for 8/4/02 travel with my 1-bed Vail Streamside fixed week 34. I can only see 15 destinations available with either my 5/17 or 5/24 Ocean Pointe.

What am I doing wrong? I can't imagine that Vail Birch trades better than OP.

posted 07-01-2002 16:31            

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Originally posted by sdubach:
Craig Help!

I just closed on a 3-bed Marriott Ocean Pointe villa. I locked off 2003, 2-bed 5/17 checkin, guest 5/24 checkin (Memorial Day week).

I can see 44 destinations available for 8/4/02 travel with my 1-bed Vail Streamside fixed week 34. I can only see 15 destinations available with either my 5/17 or 5/24 Ocean Pointe.

What am I doing wrong? I can't imagine that Vail Birch trades better than OP.

Thanks,
Shawn

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posted 07-02-2002 14:41            

On their Web site, the Franz Klammer Lodge in Telluride claims, "Franz Klammer Lodge members have a special agreement with Interval International, allowing them to enjoy the ultimate Interval International Five Star Resorts at beach, golf, city center and ski destinations around the world. In keeping with the Franz Klammer Lodge's high standards in the areas of quality, exclusivity and service, exchange activities are coordinated through the Lodge's Member Services Department. The Interval International resort network includes over 200 Five Star Resorts, and an exceptional 40 resorts, which deliver a comparable vacation experience to the Franz Klammer Lodge."

posted 07-02-2002 17:03            

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Originally posted by EdB:
The Interval International resort network includes over 200 Five Star Resorts, and an exceptional 40 resorts, which deliver a comparable vacation experience to the Franz Klammer Lodge."

Is this true? I managed to exchange into FKL this September, and one of your VCs confirmed that the Four Seasons was definitely in the elite 40, but would not tell me what other resorts are on this list. Can you share which 40 resorts are on this "exceptional" list?

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posted 07-02-2002 18:02            

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Originally posted by Dean:
My guess is we can come up with the list on our own. Wouldn't it be fun to do it ourselvs then compare. Lets see, FKL, Four Seasons, top Marriott's, DVC resorts, Royals, St. James, Atlantis, Canada Intrawests, several Hyatts, Westing Kaanapali. That should be most of them. I doubt there will be any real surprises.

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That's a pretty impressive list! Westin St John, of course. Hanalei Bay Resort might squeak in. Polo Towers Villas? Anything in Key West? Ocho Cascadas?

posted 07-02-2002 18:34            

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Originally posted by aliikai2:
Hi Craig, we are looking at purchasing a week from a current II member, my questions are: can we assume their existing account and their spacebanked weeks, and if so how does this process work? We are not II members at this time and only have one resort that is dual affiliated that we seldom trade. Thanks in advance, Greg

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posted 07-02-2002 18:39            

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Originally posted by cindir4:
Craig,
I was wondering why the Wyoming timeshares (Jackson Hole) don't get pictures and descriptions in either the catalog or the website?

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posted 07-02-2002 18:41            

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Originally posted by EdB:
Resurrecting a question from about three weeks ago, Craig. You said that the list in question was being reworked and you wouldn't be able to share it until later. Is it ready yet? Here's my original question:

On their Web site, the Franz Klammer Lodge in Telluride claims, "Franz Klammer Lodge members have a special agreement with Interval International, allowing them to enjoy the ultimate Interval International Five Star Resorts at beach, golf, city center and ski destinations around the world. In keeping with the Franz Klammer Lodge's high standards in the areas of quality, exclusivity and service, exchange activities are coordinated through the Lodge's Member Services Department. The Interval International resort network includes over 200 Five Star Resorts, and an exceptional 40 resorts, which deliver a comparable vacation experience to the Franz Klammer Lodge."

Is this true? I managed to exchange into FKL this September, and one of your VCs confirmed that the Four Seasons was definitely in the elite 40, but would not tell me what other resorts are on this list. Can you share which 40 resorts are on this "exceptional" list?

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posted 07-02-2002 19:41         

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Originally posted by EdB:
That's a pretty impressive list! Westin St John, of course. Hanalei Bay Resort might squeak in. Polo Towers Villas? Anything in Key West? Ocho Cascadas?

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Certainly Hyatt Sunset Harbor (HSH) and Hyatt Beach House (HYB). No, not Polo Towers, not even close ! Not so sure about Ochos Cascadas (OCC). How about Aquarius Vac. Club at Dorado del Mar (AQV), the Sea Aquarium (RCU) and Grand Caymanian (GCY)?
Would any European resorts qualify, other than two Marriotts ?

MikeS

posted 07-02-2002 19:42            

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The most likely reason is there are not enough members at the resort to justify a listing.

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This seems a little lame. Your motto is "Interval International - The Quality Vacation Exchange Network", but you can't provide a description, picture, sometimes even basic information (address, etc.) for a resort I'm considering trading into? Most often for me it seems to be that getaways are the ones that have no information. Do people spend $500 or more for a getaway of a resort they have no information for?
It's not like II has 7000 different resort locations. You'd think a basic requirement of being 'listed' on II is that they provide at least some basic information on the resort which can at a minimum be accessible from the website.

posted 07-02-2002 19:59            

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Originally posted by MikeS:
No, not Polo Towers, not even close ! Not so sure about Ochos Cascadas (OCC). How about Aquarius Vac. Club at Dorado del Mar (AQV), the Sea Aquarium (RCU) and Grand Caymanian (GCY)?
Would any European resorts qualify, other than two Marriotts ?

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I hear good things about the Polo Towers Villas, which are not the same as the plain-ol' Polo Towers. They're in the same group as Franz Klammer Lodge, so maybe...

Haven't heard of the others you mentioned. Definitely have to check out.

As for Europe, I don't think II has any non-Marrott resorts worthy of the elite list!

posted 07-03-2002 05:14            

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Originally posted by JeffW:
This seems a little lame. Your motto is "Interval International - The Quality Vacation Exchange Network", but you can't provide a description, picture, sometimes even basic information (address, etc.) for a resort I'm considering trading into? Most often for me it seems to be that getaways are the ones that have no information. Do people spend $500 or more for a getaway of a resort they have no information for?
It's not like II has 7000 different resort locations. You'd think a basic requirement of being 'listed' on II is that they provide at least some basic information on the resort which can at a minimum be accessible from the website.

Jeff

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posted 07-03-2002 07:41         

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I don't think II has any non-Marrott resorts worthy of the elite list!

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Suggest you read Dean's original post again. He correctly named quite a few others than Marriott's. And, as he suggested, and I agree, only some Marriott's listed with II are worthy of the elite list !

posted 07-03-2002 07:49            

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Originally posted by MikeS:
Suggest you read Dean's original post again. He correctly named quite a few others than Marriott's. And, as he suggested, and I agree, only some Marriott's listed with II are worthy of the elite list !

MikeS

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posted 07-03-2002 12:00         

I have little doubt that II is monitoring any enhancements in RCI Passport Club Membership. It now includes 50% off the Bonus Vacation price of a second unit, half-price Guest Certificates, and more. One can join for the introductory rate of US$69.95/ year, plus a FREE companion air ticket. Several years ago I have decided to get the II Preferred membership mainly because of the discounted cost of your Getaways. But RCI's Passport Club offers are attracting more and more attention. Can I expect II to offer similar, if not identical, enhanced benefits to remain "preferred" in the near future ?

MikeS

posted 07-03-2002 12:58            

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Originally posted by MikeS:
Craig,

I have little doubt that II is monitoring any enhancements in RCI Passport Club Membership. It now includes 50% off the Bonus Vacation price of a second unit, half-price Guest Certificates, and more. One can join for the introductory rate of US$69.95/ year, plus a FREE companion air ticket. Several years ago I have decided to get the II Preferred membership mainly because of the discounted cost of your Getaways. But RCI's Passport Club offers are attracting more and more attention. Can I expect II to offer similar, if not identical, enhanced benefits to remain "preferred" in the near future ?

MikeS

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