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I learned that thirteen weeks out doesn't always work because of multiple week owners, e.g., an owner with 8 weeks calls and once he gets the first week booked, he can then book his remaining 7 weeks consecutively...which puts him almost 15 months out. We have two weeks on Oahu, one on Mau, all with Marriott. When I called thirteen months out at 7:00 AM to book Maui, it was taken. The rep suggested we go to Oahu first, then Maui. Since I was using the lock off option, four weeks on Oahu and booking consecutively put me fourteen months out on Maui - which was then available. Add the fact that many multiple weeks owners have discovered this little secret, that certain units -e.g., oceanfront or penthouse are fewer in number, it gets harder and harder to use your own nit when you want to. And then throw in points inventory and deeded weeks inventory ... Marriott wins again!