Interval International Introduces Uptrade: What Owners Need to Know
Interval International is preparing one of the most consequential changes to its weeks-based exchange system in recent memory. As an experienced timeshare resale broker who has watched Interval adjust its policies for years, our team sees these changes as deserving close attention, because it touches nearly every member who deposits a week and searches for […]
Marriott Reverses Course on Proposed 3% Credit Card Surcharge
Timeshare owners rarely see a company reverse a fee proposal this quickly, but that is exactly what just happened for Marriott and Vistana owners. In late August, Marriott Vacations Worldwide told Marriott Vacation Club and Vistana Signature Experiences (Westin and Sheraton Vacation Clubs) owners that credit card payments for maintenance fee payments and club dues […]
Hilton Grand Vacations ClubPoints Discounts for Fall and Winter 2026
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Members have a solid opportunity to plan travel through the end of 2026 while using fewer ClubPoints than usual. A limited-time program is offering reduced ClubPoints requirements at select resorts across Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington, D.C. The savings range from 30% to 60%, and a few resorts include added perks […]
Proposed 2027 Annual Fees For Abound Members – Marriott Vacation Club
Every year, Abound members watch closely to see how their annual costs will shift. The 2027 proposed budget from the MVC Trust Owners Association brings a welcome surprise for Abound Club Points owners. Your maintenance fee is proposed to be going down, not up! That said, the full picture includes a few other moving parts […]
Featured Resort Spotlight: Marriott’s SurfWatch
Tucked along the shoreline of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Marriott’s SurfWatch is a laid-back yet luxurious beachside resort that draws vacationers back year after year. Featuring Lowcountry-inspired design, direct beach access, and a welcoming atmosphere that suits everyone from couples to multi-generational families, SurfWatch has earned its place as a standout within the Marriott […]
What the New Marriott and Vistana Credit Card Surcharge Means for Owners
If you have been paying your annual maintenance fees with a credit card to rack up points or cash back, a coming change could shift your math. Starting with the 2027 billing cycle, several Marriott Vacations ownership programs will add a surcharge for card payments. Here is what owners need to know and how a […]