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Re: Marriott Vacation Club point system (by Steve F.):

You are stretching it a little now. I do agree with you that you can sometimes do as you say. You cannot always do as you say, nor is it reasonable to say that because I can book something on a specific day, that it is always available at that rate or any other day, etc. Sure, you have one place where you can get a hotel room that sounds decent (would have to see it and what else is on property, etc.) at least one a certain day you got it for. So, you have done an analysis of every timeshare destination and the Hiltons there, and know for a fact that in every location, you can do as you say, any day you want, any time of year? I suspect not, as I have tried at many locations to do the same and could not. I gave you some examples recently. So, I would dispute that anywhere you can share, there is such an alternative. Maybe you can live with those hotel rooms, I cannot.

Of course I can get into Colorado cheap in summer. And we do go there! We went to Vail last summer via II, at the Marriott, cost was $274 for the week, not $103 per day. And of course one would not exchange into there given the rate for the date we went. Vail is nice in summer. And there may be occasional deals, we always check them out.

To the extent that you can do as you say at a specific location for specific dates you want (you said you could not arrange too far in advance I think?), and you are happy with the accommodations, obviously that is the best choice for you. There is little doubt that you can sometimes get deals, just like you can with getaways. And when you can get a great deal, go for it of course! Use all sources you are ok with. It sounds like your travel destinations are quite limited though. We have gone to more than 50 locations all around the world thus far. And before we use our share, we always look for alternative lodging. Rarely, very rarely, does that time spent pay off.

So, I agree with you if that works for you.