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Re: GRAND MAYAN LUXX VILLAS (by Michael K.):

I just joined this forum today and was reading through threads; not sure if anyone is still watching this one but thought i would add some comments.

I am a Grand Mayan owner (bought resale pretty cheap) and use the timeshare and the VF week yearly. I have actually found the Grupo mayan folks OK to deal with (once you get the sales people out of the way).

During my last trip, I upgraded to the Grand Bliss for a reasonable fee in my mind (less than 10K). While the MF are higher, there were a number of benefits for me even before the units are finished: - 6 rounds of golf free each week (huge for me) - no MF unless i use - expanded spa uses - half price MF at 75; no fees at 77. - ability to carry over to next year - HSI membership - looks OK for short term use - 5 year delay in renovation fee - was due next year. - a couple of other negotiated niceties

The GB units themselves are similar to GM units except larger (1900sq ft); MW / refrig in studio; wireless internet. We never discussed the Villas that are larger yet. NV and Acapulco GB are supposed to finish by the end of 2009 - not holding my breadth.

I found the process of upgrading much easier than the high pressure initial sales that i attended before buying resale at a fraction of the cost. I am still concerned that I have missed something on the upgrade, but so far so good and it seemed to work for me.