We are wanting to do a trip to Aulani with extended family, up to about 10 total maybe, and I will only have a little over 200 points left on my contract for next May, probably the 3rd-4th week. We will likely need a 2 BR and then a studio or regular hotel room. I do not want to stay in a grand villa with some of them . We really want ocean view rooms, so I would love some advice to increase our odds of getting them!
Renting points for this much money really makes me nervous... Not only the risk, but the non-refundable nature. Does anyone know if travel insurance would cover that if we have to cancel?
If I try to get points transferred in, does the one- transfer-per-year- rule mean that I would have to get the 600 plus points transferred from one individual at one time? That seems unlikely to happen. Plus, if I can't get points from an Aulani contract, then if there is no availability at 7 months, I will be stuck with a ton of points that I can't use.
If we pay cash, are there ever DVC cash discounts? If so, are they year round or do they just come out in special offers? What amount do they usually offer?
Thanks for any advice... I've rented successfully once before, but I hate gambling with other family members' money!
Renting points for this much money really makes me nervous... Not only the risk, but the non-refundable nature. Does anyone know if travel insurance would cover that if we have to cancel?
If I try to get points transferred in, does the one- transfer-per-year- rule mean that I would have to get the 600 plus points transferred from one individual at one time? That seems unlikely to happen. Plus, if I can't get points from an Aulani contract, then if there is no availability at 7 months, I will be stuck with a ton of points that I can't use.
If we pay cash, are there ever DVC cash discounts? If so, are they year round or do they just come out in special offers? What amount do they usually offer?
Thanks for any advice... I've rented successfully once before, but I hate gambling with other family members' money!