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Re: Marriott Vacation Club "Destinations" - What I Like and What I've Done (by Kathryn M.):
Dennis-- So glad this worked out for you! I guess we just put our faith in the Lord and hope to God we will still be alive in the next 13 months as we have never purchased the insurance--but it's good to know they stand behind you.
I just had to walk away from that Ripoff forum. It was getting so negative and down right nasty! Imagine saying we work for Marriott and are plants!
Now to update everyone. First, I presume that everyone knows by now that the Marriott Resorts in Spain and Mallorca on on line with the Destinations Program--as is France (though you still need to trade for a whole week in this one--the other you can do a less number of days in the week). Great news! We just got back from the Grande Vista with the grandkids and had a wonderful time--even though we did hit Tropical Storm Debby for 3 days! The other 4 days were great. Fortunately Marriott has activities for the kids so they did still stay entertained.
As for our trade for Ko'Olina. At first all they had was a two bedroom and a studio--which we booked--but they told us to keep calling back to see if a 3 bedroom Mountain View plus a studio open would open up--and sure enough they did! So next July our son and daughter and families (plus the two of us) will enjoy a week together--then Lee and I will have a second week to ourselves in the studio. Those reps are just so incredibly helpful, so we now have another wonderful vacation to look forward to next summer!
Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying other great vacations!