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Re: Interval International (by Tracey S.):

The North and South Maui properties are what is known as mandatory resorts (not Nanea and not Princeville). Mandatory Vistana (originally starwood) means they do qualify for points and you can exchange them internally and your SVN fee pays for your II account. You have all the same rights using II as a direct retail owner. Really when you buy resale at mandatory properties, the only thing you lose is the ability to convert to hotel reward points (which isn't a good deal anyway) and your points don't count toward elite status. They only ones who treat you like an ugly stepchild when you own at a mandatory resort is the sales staff and even then if you bought retail they really think you are an ugly stepchild if you don't buy from them today. They want you to feel like if you bought direct it would legitimize your purchase. Like I said even if you bought direct, they would make you feel like you need to buy at the newer properties to have anything of worth. I own all resale with Vistana some at mandatory properties and some at voluntary ones. The voluntary ones can't even exchange within the vacation network and can only be exchanged through an external company like II.