Original Message:
Re: Buying A Timeshare thru RedWeek v Buying Direct from Marriott (by Tracey S.):
You can actually still buy Marriott Aruba timeshares direct. The laws currently don't allow them to deposit directly into the Marriott trust. If you buy directly from Marriott you would be able to enroll it into the Destination Club and on a year to year basis decide to use the week or deposit for points. Buying direct would cost more money.
If you buy a resale week you would not be able to use the week as points. FYI Aruba high season reservations are difficult to get and you must call at exactly 12 months prior and the reservations are gone within a few minutes. If you want a specific holiday or late January-February week you may not be able to get the week you want and the specific check in day. If you are flexible enough that 2-3 different weeks or different check in days and can reserve at 12 months prior you should be ok. This difficulty booking has nothing to do with retail or resale purchase. Points may be even more difficult for these high season times.