Marriott’s Destinations Club is a points-based timeshare ownership offered by one of the leading brands in hospitality. The use of Vacation Points to book your vacations offers a measure of flexibility that is unheard of with the classic deeded weeks that many timeshare developers offer. When purchasing Marriott Destinations Club Points, you are afforded a variety of benefits that are determined by your membership level, which is based on the number of annual Vacation Points you choose to purchase.
In this article, we’ll cover each and every benefit that is available to you as a Marriott Destinations Club owner, at each of the membership levels. Considering the various benefits offered at differing membership levels can help you determine which membership level is best for you, and your personal travel needs.
Owner
up to 3,999 Vacation Club Points
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| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 7+ nights
with point premium
12 months for 7+ nights
10 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
25% off |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
6 months prior to end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following year |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
50% every year |
| Luxury Property |
6 months for 1+ nights |
Select
4,000 – 6,999 Vacation Club Points
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| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 7+ nights
10 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
25% off |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
6 months prior to end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following year |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
50% every year |
| Luxury Property |
6 months for 1+ nights |
Executive
7,000 – 9,999 Vacation Club Points
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| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
30% off |
| Last-Minute Reservations Points Discounts |
25% discount, 30 days prior to arrival |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
4 months prior to end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following year |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
65% every year |
| Additional Luxury Cruise Tiers |
Yes |
| Guided Tour Excursion Credit |
$100 credit per traveler |
| Adventure Cruises |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| Luxury Property |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Premier Events |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| VIP Weekends |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Stays |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
Presidential
10,000 – 14,999 Vacation Club Points
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| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
35% off |
| Last-Minute Reservations Points Discounts |
30% discount, 60 days prior to arrival |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
4 months prior to end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following 1.5 years |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
65% every year |
| Preferred Access to Events/Offers |
Announcement of events or offers approximately 30 days prior to other Owners |
| Additional Luxury Cruise Tiers |
Yes |
| Guided Tour Excursion Credit |
$100 credit per traveler |
| Adventure Cruises |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| Luxury Property |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Premier Events |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| VIP Weekends |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Stays |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
Chairman’s Club
15,000+ Vacation Club Points
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| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
35% off |
| Last-Minute Reservations Points Discounts |
30% discount, 60 days prior to arrival |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
2 months prior to end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following 2 years |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
75% every year |
| Preferred Access to Events/Offers |
Announcement of events or offers approximately 60 days prior to other Owners |
| Additional Luxury Cruise Tiers |
Yes |
| Guided Tour Excursion Credit |
$100 credit per traveler |
| Adventure Cruises |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| Luxury Property |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Premier Events |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| VIP Weekends |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Stays |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
Learn More About Marriott Vacation Club Points Ownership
If you’d like to learn more about current resale prices, you can view our active Marriott Points Resale Listings by clicking the link. If you have any remaining questions about Marriott Membership Levels or any other aspects of the Abound points program, feel free to contact us by filling in a form, and we’ll have one of our licensed agents that specializes in Marriott Destinations Club Points respond to your inquiry.
