When purchasing a Vistana timeshare, you are afforded a variety of benefits that are determined by your Abound membership level or VSN Elite level. With the introduction of the new Abound program, there are a few different way to determine your membership level and owner benefits based on which program you’re a member of.
In this article, we’ll cover each and every benefit that is available to you as a Vistana timeshare owner, whether you’re eligible to become an Abound member or not, and explain each of the membership levels that are offered. So, let’s get started by explaining why we need two separate sections for this article.
Abound vs. Vistana Signature Network (VSN) Members
When Vistana launched the abound program at the end of last year, owners who were enrolled in Vistana Signature Network (VSN) prior to August 9th, 2022 became eligible to join the Abound Program. The Abound program allows these Vistana owners the ability to elect to receive Club Points, which can be used to book at Marriott Vacation Club resorts, in addition to the flexibility of booking at any of the Vistana Signature Network resorts using StarOptions.
This means that many owners automatically became Abound members, but at the same time, Vistana timeshare owners were allowed to opt-out of joining the Abound program. Also some owners who purchased after the cut-off date, were not eligible to become Abound members and remained Vistana Signature Network (VSN) members. This leaves us with two separate scenarios to describe the benefits that a Vistana timeshare owner could have.
Depending on whether you’re a VSN member, or an Abound member, you can click the icons above to expand the section that applies to you. Alternatively, you can simply click the section below that applies to you to expand it. Each section will list out the benefits for your membership program by Abound membership level or VSN Elite level.
Abound Members
Abound Benefits For Vistana Owners By Membership Level
For those Vistana owners who are enrolled in the Abound program, their owner benefits are determined by their Abound membership level. The Ownership Benefit Level for Vistana owners that are enrolled in the Abound program will be determined in two ways. You can qualify based on your existing Elite level within the system (prior to becoming an Abound member), or the amount of Club Points that you are able to elect. The higher of the two factors will determine the owner’s Owner Benefit Level.
Abound Membership Level By Elite Level
| Abound Benefit Level |
Existing Elite Level |
| Executive |
3 Star Elite |
| Presidential |
4 Star Elite |
| Chairman’s Club |
5 Star Elite |
Abound Membership Level By Electable Club Points
| Benefit Level |
Electable Club Points |
| Owner |
Up to 3,999 |
| Select |
4,000 to 6,999 |
| Executive |
7,000 to 9,999 |
| Presidential |
10,000 to 14,999 |
| Chairman’s Club |
15,000 or more |
| Benefits |
Owner |
Select |
Executive |
Presidential |
Chairman’s Club |
| up to 3,999 Points |
4,000 to 6,999 Points |
7,000 to 9,999 Points |
10,000 to 14,999 Points |
15,000+ Points |
Reservation Flexibility
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| 13-Month Booking Window at Marriott Vacation Club Resorts
*With a Club Points premium |
7+ night Stays* |
7+ night Stays |
1+ night stays |
1+ night stays |
1+ night stays |
| 10-Month Booking Window at Marriott Vacation Club Resorts |
1+ night stays |
1+ night stays |
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| 12-Month Booking Window at Vistana Signature Experiences Resorts |
7+ night stays |
7+ night Stays |
1+ night stays |
1+ night stays |
1+ night stays |
| 10-Month Booking Window at Vistana Signature Experiences Resorts |
1+ night stays |
1+ night stays |
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| Luxury Property Booking Window |
6 months prior |
6 months prior |
13 months prior |
13 months prior |
13 months prior |
| Banking Club Points
Banking deadline prior to end of Use Year |
6 months |
6 months |
4 months |
4 months |
2 months |
| Use Banked Club Points by |
Following 1 Use Year |
Following 1 Use Year |
Following 1 Use Year |
Following 1.5 Use Years |
Following 2 Use Years |
| Last-Minute Club Points Discount |
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up to 25% off 30 days prior to arrival |
up to 30% off 60 days prior to arrival |
up to 30% off 60 days prior to arrival |
Vacation Experience Credits
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| Vacation Homes
Destination Dollars through Villas of Distinction |
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up to $100 |
up to $175 |
up to $250 |
| Vacation Tour Credits
per couple through Collette |
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up to $200 |
up to $300 |
up to $400 |
| Cruises
Onshore excursion credit per sailing |
$75 |
$75 |
$100 |
$100 |
$150 |
More Vacation Options
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| Additional Hotels & Luxury Residences |
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| Vacation Tours
Including cultural, adventure, and culinary experiences |
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| Collette Chairman’s Club Tours
Special access to cruising, culinary, and adventure tours. |
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| Golf Play & Instruction |
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| Outdoor Adventures
Including rafting, biking, and hiking |
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| Exchange with Interval International |
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| Villas of Distinction® (Vacation Homes) |
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| Premier Events |
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VSN Members
Vistana Elite Levels For Vistana Signature Network (VSN) Members
For those Vistana owners who either opted-out of the Abound program, or purchased a Vistana resale after the cut-off date of August 9th, 2022, their owner benefits are determined by their Elite level. A VSN member’s Elite level is ultimately determined by the number of Vacation Ownership Interests (VOIs) owned, as well as the number of StarOptions owner.
Number of Vacation Ownership Interest (VOI) and StarOptions Owned
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VSN Owners (Non-Elite) |
Three-Star Elite |
Four-Star Elite |
Five-Star Elite |
| Minimum StarOptions Owned: |
None |
169,000 StarOptions |
469,000 StarOptions |
669,000 StarOptions |
| Minimum VOIs Owned: |
None |
2 VOIs |
2 VOIs |
2 VOIs |
Vistana resale purchases do not count towards qualifying for higher Elite Level benefits.
VSN Benefits by Elite Level
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3 Star |
4 Star |
5 Star |
| Extended Period for StarOptions Banking |
October 1 |
October1 |
December31 |
| Reduced Fee for StarOptions Banking |
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No charge |
| Convert to Starpoints thru the Starwood Preferred Guest Program Each Use Year |
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| Extended Period to convert to Starpoints |
July 1 |
October1 |
October 1 |
| VSN Elite Travel Services |
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| Additional Rewards with the Friendship Rewards Program (Standard Reward is 20,000 Starpoints) |
30,000* |
35,000* |
40,000* |
| Starpoints Conversion Fee Waived |
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| 10-percent Premium on Starpoints Conversion |
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| Priority Early Villa Check-in (2pm, subject to availability) |
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| VSN Elite Network Float Period Waitlist while holding prior reservation (Only available for StarOptions reservations – 8 months or less |
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| Automatic Platinum Membership Status in the Starwood Preferred Guest Program |
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| Platinum Concierge Service |
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| Priority Late Villa Check-out (Noon, subject to availability) |
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StarOptions Banking Deadlines & Fees
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VSN Owners (Non-Elite) |
Three-Star Elite |
Four-Star Elite |
Five-Star Elite |
| How Often: |
Every Use Year |
Every Use Year |
Every Use Year |
Every Use Year |
| Deadline: |
July 1 |
October 1 |
October 1 |
December 31 |
| Intervals: Any Amount of StarOptions |
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| Expirations: December 31, 2 Years from Use Year Banked |
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| Fee: Per Transaction |
$109 |
$89 |
$89 |
Waived |
Learn More About Vistana Timeshare Ownership
If you’d like to learn more about current resale prices, you can view our active Vistana Resale Listings by clicking the link. If you have any remaining questions about Vistana Abound Membership Levels, VSN Elite Levels, or any other aspects of the Vistana program, feel free to contact us by filling in a form, and we’ll have one of our licensed agents that specializes in Vistana vacation ownerships respond to your inquiry.