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Re: Marriott Vacation Club point system (by Michael B.):

This is still my take on the Marriott System.

The cost of maintenance has approached $220 per day for point owners. The cost per year goes up over 2 times or more the inflation rate.

Using the points in Aruba, Hawaii, Newport or Marco Island gives you the best locations to me.

Even in prime locations you can find the good hotels that offer you even an efficiency kitchen. I understand if you have a family or a group of friends to put in the same villa then the timeshare use can be worthwhile.

With renting in Marco Island I can cancel sometimes up to 30 days in advance with minimal or no cost but try to change a Crystal Shores timeshare date even with several months in advance. Also I can fit in a decent airfare as with renting I can choose the dates.

Now for Aruba you need to book almost the first day the window becomes available or bank the points or perhaps go to Virginia for your Aruba Ocean Club exchange. Several years ago I rented through Marriott a Brekenridge Colorado timeshare for $103.00 per day. Think of the owners paying now $220.00 per day for maintenance.

I do like my two weeks timeshare which The Marriott Aruba Ocean Club is my base and most likely my only use as Marco Island is now impossible as open to the Trust members first.

Also add another $10.00 per day in Aruba for "governmental fees"