Will rci points work for us?

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I'll try to be brief, but probably won't LOL (by Mike N.):

Since you are not picky, points gives you a lot of flexibility. As an RCI Points owner, here's what I can tell you (about RCI Points).

1. If you want to reserve another POINTS unit that is NOT in your home resort, you can only book 10 months in advance (most airlines won't let you book flights more than a year in advance anyway).

2. If you are booking a week at a WEEKS resort, then you can book TWO years in advance.

3. You can stay for less than 7 nights or longer than 7 nights. Five night reservations (Sun-Thurs) is only 60% of the total point value for the week.

4. You will have to decide how many points are required for your needs. Points resorts require a different number of points for reserving a week (RCI has a grid to convert a 'Weeks' unit to a points value).

Go to rci.com and select the Resort Directory tab (caution…there have been issues with the loading of the directory taking a LONG time, so if you experience this, try later in the day).

Use the Search feature to find resorts in the area where you want to travel and when you finally get to the list of resorts, the Points resorts will have the RCI Points logo in the listing.

After selecting a Points Resort, you will find a link for the RCI Points grid (the left side of the page with type of unit, check-in, and season information). Go here to see how many points are required for this resort based on season and size.

For example, a studio unit at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Las Vegas (Gold Crown) varies from 23,000 during the low season to 46,000 pts during the peak season. One BRs range from 34,500 to 69,500 and 2 BR range from 49,500 to 99,000.

In contrast, the Geo Holiday Club @ Jockey Club ( Silver Crown) has point values that are significantly less due to the RCI rating (Studios: 18,000 to 36,000; 1 BRs: 26,500 to 57,000; and 2 BRs: 35,500 to 71,000).

5. You need to check out resort reviews since many can be no more than converted motels. (Hilton may offer better quality resorts).

You may want to check out the 3-year Right to Use of this CA resort. It's a way to "test the waters" for 3 years. If you like it, you renew. If not, then you walk away. Here's the link (cut & paste into your browser) for information.

http://tug2.com/TimeshareMarketplace/ViewPost.aspx?ResortGUID=&ListingGUID=f8c62d51-a5b2-4267-bd1e-ea87a455610d

Good Luck