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Re: Marriott System (by Terry H.):

imanm3 wrote:

..............How do I get the free promotion to Aruba so I can visit and buy on the resale.

Here is a link to see what promotions Marriott is offering for your state. http://www.marriottvillas.com/getawaynow/media/

I think a Marriott in Hawaii is your number one bet for trading. Some resorts like Waiohai are beautiful and landlocked and nearly sold out. I don't know if that will have any impact on future value appreciation, but it may.

Maui Beach Club has always been the number one requested resort. It is fantastic and a super trader, but a bit expensive. Consider the lockout feature as well. Waiohai does not offer this. That is something that could come in handy.

Any Hawaii unit will get you a trade to any other Marriott unit fairly easily, as you will be at the top of the trading list. The Hawaii units will also get you free bonus weeks. These bonus weeks will also have stronger trading power than others. Understand that with all trading you must be a little bit flexible (a couple of weeks or a couple of resorts).

If you want to go for Marriott Rewards points only, Marriotts Legends Edge (LE) platinum is very inexpensive and offers 100K points every year. You would have to buy directly from Marriott, however. $11,600 EOY or $19,400 annual.

LE probably will not get you to Hawaii on a specific date but will get you around to most other Marriotts. - GOOD LUCK! :)

Proclamation: I own a Marriott Waiohai and a Legends Edge along with another independent resort.